Maynooth University (MU) is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that supports its increasingly diverse student population. Guided by the Maynooth University Strategic Plan (2023-2028) and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the university prioritises reducing barriers to learning, addressing intersectional disadvantage, and integrating inclusive practices across all aspects of teaching and learning. A key component of this work is the UDL Teaching and Learning Fellowship, a collaborative project involving four Faculty UDL Teaching and Learning Fellows, the Access Office, and the Centre for Teaching and Learning. This initiative focuses on embedding UDL principles institution-wide through: A transdisciplinary UDLResource Hub to provide open-access teaching and learning resources, A university-wide awareness campaign to engage faculty, professional staff, and students in fostering inclusive teaching and learning, and Cross-campus collaboration with professional and support units to ensure that UDLinformed inclusion becomes embedded within institutional culture. This presentation will share insights from MU’s cross-faculty approach to UDL implementation, outlining key learnings, challenges, and successes in building an institutional culture of inclusion. We will discuss the strategic rationale behind this initiative, the steps taken to engage staff and students, and our vision for the future. Participants will be invited to reflect on MU’s model in relation to their own institutional contexts, contributing to a shared discussion on scalable and sustainable approaches to implementing UDL at a university-wide level

Authors:
Margaret Flood, Maynooth University, Ireland
Moynagh Sullivan, Maynooth University, Ireland
Denise Rooney, MaynoothUniversity, Ireland
Marian Crowley-Henry, Maynooth University, Ireland
Lisa O'Reagan, Maynooth University, Ireland
Alison Farrell, Maynooth University, Ireland

About the Presenter(s)
Dr Margaret Flood is an Assistant Professor in Inclusive Education at Maynooth University, Ireland, where she also leads the BScEd Programme (Year 1 and 2), serves as Academic Advisor and holds a UDL Fellowship.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-flood-23384a25/

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