ESD Case Study Collection
Embedding Sustainability in Higher Education
National Forum’s ESD Spotlight Series –
Title: Archive of the Senses – an elective mobility for creative arts students from IADT and NCAD
Republished with permission from Dr Elaine Sisson and Fiona Snow
We are delighted to share a featured case study from Elaine and Fiona, who have generously allowed Elevate to republish their work showcased in the National Forum’s ESD Spotlight Series. Their case study highlights an inspiring approach to embedding Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) within higher-education teaching, demonstrating how thoughtful curriculum design, active pedagogies, and values-driven learning can empower students to engage meaningfully with sustainability challenges.
The project illustrates how educators can create transformative learning environments that build students’ confidence, critical thinking skills, and capacity to act for a more sustainable future. By integrating sustainability principles directly into teaching practice, Elaine and Fiona demonstrate what effective, authentic ESD can look like in real classrooms.
Elevate is proud to highlight this work and support the visibility of innovative teaching projects across Ireland. We invite you to explore the case study and consider how its insights may inspire your own practice.
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The TU RISE Elevate team was delighted to attend Amplify 2026, hosted by the IRDG Innovation Network, where Aisling Cox and Dorota Zurek gained valuable insights into innovation, R&D and collaboration. Thank you to the IRDG team for delivering such an inspiring event.
We were delighted to take part in the IADT Summer School on Research & Social Justice, which brought together researchers, educators and community partners to explore the role of research in creating positive social impact. Thank you to everyone who contributed to such an inspiring and engaging event.