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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Did you attend training with NStEP this year? Or complete one of our online self-study modules? You may be eligible to achieve a Student Engagement Recognition Award!🏆 Find out more 👉 studentengagement.ie/awards/

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

The Student Training Programme will close for the summer on Friday 3rd April, so don't miss out on our final sessions for 2025/2026! Training will re-open in the autumn. Register for our final 'open sessions' by using the link below 👇 studentengagement.ie/book-training/

Final Training Sessions. Our training sessions for 2025/2026 are closing soon!
Introductory Class Rep Training
Advanced Class Rep Training
Representing Diversity Training

Register for our final ‘open sessions’ before its too late!
Training will be available again in Autumn 2026. To register use the link in our bio or head to ‘Book Training’ on the NStEP website.

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Did you know about our suite of online modules? 👀 These short modules are free to access, available all year, and are fully flexible - meaning they can be completed at your own pace. Learn more 👇 studentengagement.ie/online-modul...

Online modules. Did you know NStEP has a number of online modules?
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Online Modules. NStEP offers a number of online self-study modules that are available on our website. These short modules are free to access, available all year, and are fully flexible - meaning they can be completed at your own pace.

Upon completion, you’ll receive a digital certificate which you can use to work towards our Student Engagement Recognition Awards!

You can share them on platforms like LinkedIn, to demonstrate your achievements and the skills you’ve developed!

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Did you know you can use your digital badges from our training sessions to earn a Student Engagement Recognition Award? 🏆 Our awards are nationally recognised and easily shared to demonstrate your achievements and skills you've developed! Applications will open in April👀

Student Engagement Recognition Awards. Did you know you can use your digital badges to earn awards with NStEP? Swipe to learn more. Right arrow emoji.

Student Engagement Recognition Awards. NStEP has a national system of awards to recognise and reward the contribution of students to the enhancement of student engagement and partnerships with staff across Irish higher education. These awards allow students to demonstrate and communicate the skills and experiences they have gained from taking up important roles and participating in NStEP’s training and development opportunities. Underneath the text are graphics of the awards.

Student Engagement Recognition Awards. Upon completion of any NStEP training session: Introductory Class Rep Training, Advanced Class Rep Training, Representing Diversity Training, or any of our online self-study modules

You’ll receive a digital badge or certificate which you can use to work towards our Student Engagement Recognition Awards!

Awards come in the form of a verified digital badge, which you can share them on platforms like LinkedIn, to demonstrate your achievements and the skills you’ve developed!

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

NStEP were delighted to be invited to attend and speak at the launch of SETU Perspecta, the new student engagement initiative designed to platform the student voice and enhance overall student experience at South East Technological University.

This is a photo of the NStEP Development Coordinator, SETU President, SETU Chief Operating Officer, SETU Students' Union, and students taking part in SETU Perspecta. Some of the individuals are holding foam-boards with NStEP and SETU Perspecta branding.

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

NStEP are delighted to announce that the Student Training Programme is back for the Spring Semester! New dates are always being added. You can book into our 'open sessions' for Introductory and Advanced Class Rep, and Representing Diversity Training using the link in our bio.

Open Sessions Now Available! NStEP are delighted to announce that the Booking Portal for our 'open sessions' is open, and sessions are now available for the Spring Semester! Click through to learn what's available.

Introductory Class Rep Training (ICRT). This training is ideal for new student reps, or those who would like a refresher. Core content includes student engagement in the context of the student rep role, the student learning experience tool, and methods for collecting and communicating feedback effectively. Time: 90 minutes. Delivery: Online or In-Person. Upon completion, you'll receive a digital badge!

Advanced Class Rep Training (ACRT). Advanced Class Rep Training is designed for returning or experienced student reps who have previously completed Introductory Class Rep Training. This training explores tools used to navigate challenges in the learning community, as well as the LAPS stratefy for embedding effective leadership, communication, partnership, and succession planning into the student rep role. Time: 90 minutes. Delivery: Online. Upon completion, you'll receive a digital badge!

Representing Diversity Training (RDT). This training introduces tools and resources that will help students effectively represent their diverse classmates and empower fellow students from all backgrounds and lived experiences to get involved in student engagement in decision-making, ensuring that higher education is an inclusive and welcoming place, where every voice is heard and every student can become involved in shaping their learning experience. Time: 90 minutes. Delivery: Online. Upon completion, you'll receive a digital badge!

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Wishing you all a very merry festive season and best wishes for 2026!🎉 A sincere thank you from the NStEP team for all of your support this year. We look forward to working with you in the New Year! Please note that our office will re-open on Thursday 8th of January 2026.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Thank you for all your support in 2025 and best wishes for 2026.

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Recently NStEP were delighted to collaborate with Applied Inspiration (appliedinspiration.co) to co-create a series of limited-edition 'Skillset Awards', to recognise and reward participants for their dedication to research skills development! Scroll to learn more ⬇️

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Meet some of the speakers who'll be joining our National Student Engagement Network webinar on Monday 1st December 2025!📣 Dr. Sharon Shannon & Adam Breen will be presenting on Chorus: Amplifying Student Voice through Creative STEAM Engagement.

Beyond Feedback: Building Effective Student Voice Mechanisms Webinar. December 1st 1pm-4pm via Zoom. This webinar explores how HEIs can go beyond traditional feedback models to develop student voice mechanisms that are inclusive, responsive, and embedded in genuine partnership. register today
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Beyond Feedback: Building Effective Student Voice Mechanisms Webinar. Meet the Speakers. Chorus: Amplifying Student Voice through Creative STEAM Engagement explores how inclusive, interdisciplinary ecosystems can be built around creativity, collaboration, and research-informed practice. Drawing on two national initiatives, Harmonic and Chorus, the session demonstrates how narrative, co-design, and Universal Design for Learning can translate into scalable practice.

Through partnerships between third- and second-level students, creative resources and skills videos are co-designed to scaffold flexible, interdisciplinary STEAM workshops. Their shared outputs later culminate in a mixed-media STEAM anthology for primary classrooms. The presentation highlights how creative STEAM engagement amplifies voice, fosters collaboration, and bridges research, practice, and policy.

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

2025 has been a great year for NStEP as we welcomed three new participating institutions, bringing our number of engaged HEIs to 30! 👏 We are delighted to welcome UCD to NStEP and to support and improve student engagement across this institution. #studentengagement #studentpartnership

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Join us for our next National Student Engagement Network Event - a webinar "Beyond Feedback: Building Effective Student Voice Mechanisms Webinar" on December 1st at 1pm. See the link in our bio to register attendance and/or apply to present at the event.

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

We were in SETU Waterford campus this morning delivering Introductory Class Rep Training to SETUSU student reps! Lots of lively discussions had on student engagement 👏

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

NStEP is delighted to be in @tcddublin.bsky.social today at the launch of @studentsurveyirl.bsky.social 2026 and the PGR StudentSurvey.ie National Report 2025!

A screen which reads StudentSurvey.ie flanked by two pull-up banners.

The agenda for the launch of StudentSurvey.ie and the PGR StudentSurvey.ie National Report 2025.

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Student Trainer Isobel was in @maynoothuniversity.ie this morning delivering Introductory Class Rep Training to Maynooth SU reps!

A group of student reps from Maynooth University, Maynooth SU President, and NStEP student trainer Isobel smiling after completing a training session.

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Student trainers Ebere and Jamila were excited to be back in @myiadt.bsky.social delivering more Introductory Class Rep Training for IADTSU!

A selfie of NStEP student trainers Ebere and Jamila with students and SU officers from IADT.

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

We’re delighted to be at @qqireland.bsky.social’s launch of the Thematic Analysis of the CINNTE Review Reports of Technological Universities. Our Development Coordinator Rachael will be chairing a student panel later on today.

A screen reading ‘QQI Insights: Launch of Thematic Analysis of CINNTE Reviews of Technological Universities.

The QQI Launch of Thematic Analysis of CINNTE Reviews of Technological Universities in TU Dublin St. Laurence Church.

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

We were delighted to be back in @mtu.ie today, building on previous sessions and delivering Advanced Class Rep Training for MTUSU Cork student reps!

NStEP Development Coordinator Rachael supporting student trainer Michaela on the LAPS Strategy.

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Isobel is an undergraduate Law student at Maynooth University and serves as an Independent Senator in the Maynooth Students’ Union. She is passionate about student advocacy. We are delighted to welcome Isobel onboard this year as a Student Trainer!

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Rumbidzai is in her 3rd year of her PhD in Marketing and International Business at MTU Cork and is passionate about education and improving the student learning experience for everyone. Rumbi is an active member of NStEP QA Reviewer Pool since 2023 and a returning Student Trainer!

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Killian is a languages student at @DCU specialising in Spanish and German. Killian has a passion for international experiences and has participated in Erasmus+ projects. Killian is an experienced class representative and Student Trainer. We are thrilled to have him back this year.

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

MEET OUR TRAINERS! Alex is completing a MSc in Psychology at Dublin City University, where he also serves as the Science and Health Faculty Representative and advocates for student engagement. Alex’s journey with NStEP began as a Student QA Reviewer, and now he joins us as a Student Trainer. 👏

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

MEET OUR TRAINERS! Rhianna is studying on the B.Ed. Home Economics course in ATU St. Angela’s in Sligo. Rhianna was class rep for 2 years and then took a sabbatical year to serve as St. Angela’s Students’ Union President. We are delighted to welcome her back as a trainer for her third year!

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

MEET OUR TRAINERS! Ebere is a recent Law graduate from Maynooth University. Ebere was deeply involved in student engagement and representation, serving in leadership and advocacy roles that focused on equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are thrilled to have Ebere join us this year as a Trainer!

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Are you a postgraduate student or researcher in Ireland? Do you want to help improve postgraduate engagement in higher education? Join our National Postgraduate Engagement Network to help develop our work with postgrads! Link in bio, more details to follow 👏

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Student trainers Damian and Caren were delighted to deliver an online Introductory Class Rep Training session to Dublin Business School student reps yesterday!

A photo of some of the Dublin Business School student rep attendees on a Zoom call, along with NStEP student trainers Damian and Caren.

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Today student trainers Rani and Caren were in Independent College Dublin delivering Introductory Class Rep Training! Lots of discussion on student engagement and representation 📣

A photo of student trainers Rani and Caren with students reps at Independent College Dublin after a training session.

A photo of student trainers Rani and Caren with students reps at Independent College Dublin during a training session. Students are engaging in a group discussion.

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

We were with @mtu.ie and MTUSU Cork today delivering Introductory Class Rep Training! We’ll be back in a few weeks to deliver our Advanced Class Rep Training 📚

A room filled with class reps listening to student trainer Jean delivering Introductory Class Rep Training

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Student trainers Elle & Ebere had a wonderful time in Carlow College St. Patrick’s delivering training to CCSU class reps!

Student trainers Elle and Ebere with class reps in Carlow College after a training session. They are standing in front of a projection screen and smiling.

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Thank you to Dundalk Institute of Technology and DKITSU for having us on campus today to deliver Introductory Class Rep Training to your student reps, and to all reps for attending and engaging with us!

A photo of student reps receiving Introductory Class Rep Training at Dundalk Institute of Technology.

Student Trainer Michaela delivering Introductory Class Rep Training.

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

We delivered 2 amazing Introductory Class Rep Trainings sessions for the wonderful NCADSU student reps in NCAD! Thank you so much for everyone who attended and engaged, we’ll be back tomorrow for another session if you couldn’t join us today ☺️

A photo of NStEP student trainers Elle and Leahrose with a cohort of recently trained student reps in NCAD.

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

A huge thank you to colleagues who attended NStEP's Strategy Consultation Day last week and the launch of NStEP's Report on the National Student Training Programme 2020-2025. studentengagement.ie/wp-content/u...

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

We were in @myiadt.bsky.social today delivering multiple sessions to IADTSU student reps 😊 If you missed us, don’t worry there’s more IADT sessions on the way!

A group of student reps from IADT in a classroom attending Introductory Class Rep Training with NStEP.

A group of student reps from IADT in a classroom attending Introductory Class Rep Training with NStEP. Student trainers Michaela and Jean are pictured at the bottom right.

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Thank you to @ucc.ie & @uccsu.bsky.social for having us on campus to deliver Introductory Class Rep Training with their student reps!

A photo of a room full of student representatives. They are listening to Introductory Class Rep Training by NStEP.

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

WE ARE NOW PODCASTERS 👏 Check out our episode from the RAISE Conference on NStEP to date, next steps and the future of student engagement in Ireland open.spotify.com/episode/3ozJ...

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Episode 4 - NStEP at 10: Reflections, Strategy, and the Future of Student Engagement.

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

We kicked off the 25/26 year of training this evening in @ucddublin.bsky.social! Lots of discussions around student engagement, co-creation and partnership ☺️ Thank you so much to @ucdsu.bsky.social for organising this session!

A full debate hall with class reps listening to Student Trainer Jean discuss student engagement in the context of the class rep role.

The same debate hall from another angle, with class reps listening to Student Trainer Jean discuss student engagement in the context of the class rep role.

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

We’re in NCAD today at the NCADSU Fresher’s Fair! Come say hi!

Our Student Trainer Jean showing off NStEP goodies - pens, highlighters, stress balls, notebooks, tote bags.

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Our programme manager and development coordinator are in Glasgow this week attending and presenting at the RAISE Network event on Student Voice 👏

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

The latest call for applications to our Student Quality Assurance Pool has now opened!🎉 To find out more about the role and to apply, check the link below 👇 studentengagement.ie/2025/09/01/a...

We want you! Do you want to represent the student perspective and take part in quality assurance reviews? Applications for NStEP's QA Reviewer Pool now OPEN. Applications close 1st October 2025 at 5pm.

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Today we welcome our new and returning Student Trainers for their annual training 👏 Kick-starting learning with key terminology: student voice, student engagement and student partnership

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Yesterday our Development Coordinator Rachael Sarsfield Ryan was invited by the @deptoffhed.bsky.social to meet with the delegation of Vietnam National Union of Students to speak on student engagement and partnership in Ireland.

A photo of members of the Vietnam National Union of Students delegation, Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science staff, and the NStEP Development Coordinator.

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

📣 ATTENTION STUDENTS: Do you have an interest in Academic Integrity? Would you like to develop your knowledge and skills? Applications are currently open for the European Network for Academic Integrity's Summer School (Romania)🔽 vist.ly/3n4gghd Financial bursaries available 🔽 vist.ly/3n4ggh9

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

A huge congratulations to this year’s Student Engagement Recognition Award recipients 👏 These students have completed NStEP training and showcased their commitment to the enhancement of student engagement in Irish higher education 🏆 #studentengagement

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Less than 24 hours left to apply to be an NStEP student trainer for the academic year 2025/26. Would you like a flexible role where you can develop your public speaking and organisation skills, while enhancing student engagement? Here’s what Sinead has to say about the role ⬇️

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

We are currently recruiting new student trainers for the academic year 2025/26. Would you like a flexible role where you can develop your public speaking and organisation skills, while enhancing student engagement? Here’s what Rumbi has to say about the role ⬇️

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

NStEP were thrilled to present the NStEP Academic Representative Award to Alex Candon at this year's AMLÉ/USI Student Achievement Awards. Alex's unwavering commitment to student engagement has broken records within his institution and improved the student experience for many! 👏🏼 Congratulations

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Applications for new students trainers for academic year 2025/2026 close on May 30th at 5pm. Full job description and more information can be found on studentengagement.ie

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Are you interested in becoming a student trainer with NStEP but unsure of what is involved? Hear directly from one of our current trainers below ⬇️

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

We just published our Class Rep Census Project 24/25 report! 🎉The Census Project aims to provide a snapshot of the diversity of student representation in Irish Higher Education. View/Download the full report (and past reports)👇 studentengagement.ie/2025/05/15/c...

Class Rep Census Project Report 2024/25 by the National Student Engagement Programme

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

A huge thank you to those who attended our National Student Engagement Network Event at Maynooth University last week, highlighting some of the outstanding work being done to further student engagement and student-staff partnerships in higher education 👏🏼 lnkd.in/e58Mgw9W

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Our Programme Manager Niamh Kennedy delivering a lightning talk on our Case Study Hub showcasing exemplars of student partnership best practice at HEA’s Embracing Pedagogical Partnership workshop today ⚡️

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