Student-led ‘Representing Diversity’ pilot project complete!

A pilot of NStEP’s new Representing Diversity training, developed by NStEP Student Associate Intern Muireann Nic Corcráin, was run in February and March 2021 as part of a project focusing on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in student engagement. 

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Student Engagement Recognition Award submissions process opens for Class Reps!

NStEP is delighted to open our online submission process for class reps to gain a national Student Engagement Recognition Award for Academic Representation.

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Student Voice Summit: Registration Opens!

The National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) and the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) are...
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NStEP Launches New Student Portal

NStEP has launched a new Student Portal, which is full of valuable resources, information, and training/development opportunities to support students involved in engagement and partnership activities.

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Call for Journal Submissions: Special Edition on Student Engagement and Partnership

NStEP has teamed up with the All Ireland Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education to launch this exciting new Special Edition!

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Just Published: New Draft Framework for Student Engagement in Decision-Making

NStEP is delighted to publish a discussion paper that outlines an exciting new approach to enhancing student engagement in decision-making in Irish higher education. Students and staff across the sector are invited to work with us to refine this new approach.

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National Report Published: 97% of Class Reps Recommend Student Training Programme

As the National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) prepares to deliver training to class...
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New Publications: Resources for Supporting Class Representative Systems in Irish Higher Education

The National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) is pleased to launch a series of resources...
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Student Engagement Guides Published to Support Institutions during Covid-19

NStEP publishes new guides on supporting formal and semi-formal student engagement during the Covid-19 shutdown for higher education.

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The National Student Engagement Programme

The National Student Engagement Programme is a partnership initiative jointly developed by the Higher Education Authority, Quality & Qualifications Ireland, and the Union of Students in Ireland.

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