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CELT Seminar Series Semester 2 2025/2026

CELT hosts regular seminars during term time on a variety of topics, sharing practice, introducing new ideas, promoting services, and highlighting topical issues. These hybrid sessions interleave discussions about teaching and learning with technology-focused overviews, and provide a mix of internal, national and international perspectives.

The one hour sessions are generally held on a Thursday 12-1 and have both in person and remote attendance options. This semester session 2, February 12th, will take place 10-11 online only and session 7, March 26th, will also be online only.

Through this series, we aim to establish a forum in which people can share and discuss ideas with one another, and learn about what's happening across the university and beyond.

Feb 5th: Learning and labs

Learning and labs 

Michael Seery, University of Bristol

Feb 12th 10:00am: On the essay in a time of GenAI

On the essay in a time of GenAI

Thomas Corbin, Deakin University, Australia Online only

Feb 26th: Advancing teaching through inquiry seminar– research snapshots

Advancing Teaching through inquiry seminar-research snapshots

Dr Clíona Murray, School of Education, University of Galway, Dr Mingming Tong, School of Engineering, University of Galway, Dr Rachel Cahalane, School of Engineering, University of Limerick, Dr Éamon O’Cofaigh, School of Languages, Literatures & Cultures, University of Galway

This one-hour online seminar brings together four educators who will share insights from their recent enquiry projects in higher education. Each speaker will present a brief, practice-focused overview of their research topic, highlighting key findings and implications for teaching and learning. 

Following the presentations, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a facilitated Q&A, where speakers will offer their advice on getting started with researching one’s teaching practice, navigating challenges, and applying evidence-based approaches in their own teaching context. 

Mar 5th: Student Support Showcase

Student Support Showcase

University of Galway

Mar 12th: AI – Potential Climate Hero or Likely Climate Villain?

AI – Promising Climate Hero or Likely Climate Villain?

Mike Hynes, University of Galway

Mar 19th: Inclusive Assessment

Inclusive Assessment   

Tanja Kovacic, University of Galway

Mar 26: Inclusive learning in the context of US and teaching large STEM classes

Inclusive learning in the context of US and teaching large STEM classes

Kelly Hogan Viji Sathy Online only