The Academic Practice Series - Centre for Pedagogical Innovation and Development (TUS).
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<p>The Centre for Pedagogical Innovation and Development (CPID) within the Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest (TUS) supports staff development and scholarship, Peer Assisted Student Support (PASS), and Educational research in learning, teaching, and assessment.</p><p>Staff development and scholarship is underpinned by the following taught programmes offered by the centre: Master of Arts in Academic Practice, Postgraduate Diploma in Pedagogic and Academic Practice, Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice, and Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Practice in Higher Education.</p><p>Each academic year, CPID is responsible for implementing the Peer Assisted Student Support (PASS) programme. The purpose of the program is to train second-year students to be PASS Leaders who, after completing their training, support first-year students in their learning.</p><p>CPID is also in charge of managing multi-annual SATLE (Strategic Alignment of Teaching and Learning Enhancement) funding. The funding is used to drive teaching and learning innovation and enhancement with a focus on three themes: Education for sustainable development, Digital transformation, and Academic integrity. The fund is used to support small-scale Learning Enhancement Projects (LEPs) and Communities of Practice (CoPs) in TUS related to these enhancement themes.</p><p>This Podcast Series has been developed by CPID Staff involved in teaching on the taught programmes, supporting the PASS initiative, and engaging in educational research. </p><p>This series has been funded by the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, the Higher Education Authority, and the Centre for Pedagogical Innovation and Development.</p><p> </p>
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February 11, 2026
Exploring Belonging in Higher Education
<p>Dr. Jonathan Vincent is a distinguished lecturer in the Department of Educational Research at Lancaster University, and a central figure in the field of inclusive educational and employment research. His current positions at Lancaster University—lecturer in the Educational Research Department, Programme Director for the Education and Social Justice MA, and Director for Internationalisation. His work is primarily concerned with the nature and experience of life course transitions for neurodivergent and disabled learners, with a specific emphasis on their progression through various stages of education and their eventual entry into the workforce.1 A defining characteristic of his scholarly approach is a deep commitment to qualitative and inclusive methodologies, particularly the use of participatory research, which involves the communities he studies directly in the research process itself.</p><p>Dr. Vincent's research extends beyond theoretical and academic inquiry to achieve demonstrable real-world impact. He leads and collaborates on a range of project which have resulted in the creation of practical resources, including online toolkits and courses designed to improve outcomes for neurodivergent individuals. His influence is also notable in the realm of public policy, where he has provided expert evidence to government bodies in multiple countries, including Malta, Indonesia, Australia, and, most recently, the House of Lords in the United Kingdom.</p><p>Dr Catherine-Ann O' Connell, a Senior Lecturer with CPID, discusses with Jonathan the topic of Exploring Belonging in Higher Education.</p><p>This podcast was recorded in September 2025 and was funded by the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, the Higher Education Authority, and the Centre for Pedagogical Innovation and Development Department within the Technological University of the Shannon.</p>
November 19, 2025
The Use of GenAI in the Knowledge Creation Process
<p>This podcast is a recording of a Panel Discussion held at the Technological University of the Shannon during Academic Integrity Week 2025 on the topic of “The Use of GenAI in the Knowledge Creation Process”. The discussion is chaired by Dr Denise Mac Giolla Ri, Artificial Intelligence Champion with CPID. Denise is joined by</p><p>• Dr. Des Cawley, Head of the Department of Nursing and Healthcare, Faculty of Science and Health in the Technological University of the Shannon,</p><p>• Dr. Maura Clancy, Dean of Faculty, Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology in the Technological University of the Shannon,</p><p>• Dr. Niall Murray, Senior Lecturer in Dept. of Computer & Software Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Technology in the Technological University of the Shannon, and</p><p>• Ms. Frances O’Connell, Vice President for Education and Student Experience in the Technological University of the Shannon</p><p>This podcast was recorded in October 2025 and was funded by the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, the Higher Education Authority, and the Centre for Pedagogical Innovation and Development Department within the Technological University of the Shannon.</p>
October 1, 2025
Assessment and Academic Integrity in a time of Generative AI
<p>Professor Phillip (Phill) Dawson is the Co-Director of the Centre for Research in Assessment and Digital Learning (CRADLE) at Deakin University, which is the world's leading higher education assessment research group in terms of publications and citations. Phill is most known for his research on feedback, cheating and artificial intelligence in assessment. His work is highly cited, and he ranks 6th internationally in the field of higher education research over the past five years (ScholarGPS).</p><p>In his feedback research, Phill is currently leading an Australian Research Council project into supporting students to make the most of feedback through developing their feedback literacy. This longitudinal study uses behaviour change techniques from the health and social sciences to help students develop and use feedback capabilities not just at university, but also in their graduate working lives. In his cheating and artificial intelligence research, Phill is currently collaborating with Deakin colleagues on a major project into how to design assessment that is valid and appropriate for a time of artificial intelligence. This project builds on work funded by the Australian higher education regulator TEQSA, which he was one of the leads of.</p><p>Phill is a regular contributor to public debate on higher education. His work has been featured on ABC TV, The Australian, The Age, Times Higher Education, the BBC, VICE, Vox, the Financial Times, the Geelong Advertiser, and discussed in the Australian parliament. In his spare time, Phill performs comedy, including in the academia-themed improv show The Peer Revue, which he also produces.</p><p>Dr. Mike Russell, who is the Academic Integrity Lead on the CPID team within the Technological University of the Shannon, speaks with Phill on the topic of Assessment and Academic Integrity in a time of GenAI.</p><p>This podcast was recorded in June 2025 and was funded by the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, the Higher Education Authority, and the Centre for Pedagogical Innovation and Development Department within the Technological University of the Shannon.</p>
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<p>The Centre for Pedagogical Innovation and Development (CPID) within the Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest (TUS) supports staff development and scholarship, Peer Assisted Student Support (PASS), and Educational research in learning, teaching, and assessment.</p><p>Staff development and scholarship is underpinned by the following taught programmes offered by the centre: Master of Arts in Academic Practice, Postgraduate Diploma in Pedagogic and Academic Practice, Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice, and Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Practice in Higher Education.</p><p>Each academic year, CPID is responsible for implementing the Peer Assisted Student Support (PASS) programme. The purpose of the program is to train second-year students to be PASS Leaders who, after completing their training, support first-year students in their learning.</p><p>CPID is also in charge of managing multi-annual SATLE (Strategic Alignment of Teaching and Learning Enhancement) funding. The funding is used to drive teaching and learning innovation and enhancement with a focus on three themes: Education for sustainable development, Digital transformation, and Academic integrity. The fund is used to support small-scale Learning Enhancement Projects (LEPs) and Communities of Practice (CoPs) in TUS related to these enhancement themes.</p><p>This Podcast Series has been developed by CPID Staff involved in teaching on the taught programmes, supporting the PASS initiative, and engaging in educational research. </p><p>This series has been funded by the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, the Higher Education Authority, and the Centre for Pedagogical Innovation and Development.</p><p> </p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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