The Irish Learning Technology Association (ILTA) has opened the call for abstracts for EdTech 2026, its 25th annual conference, taking place on 3–4 June 2026. This year’s theme is “Digital Learning: From How to Who”. Proposals are invited for research and practitioner papers, Gasta talks, workshops, posters, and doctoral contributions.

Economic and political uncertainty is pushing colleges to streamline tech environments even as AI evolves.

The conference at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Letterkenny brought together education, industry and government to examine how digital transformation is reshaping the North-West cross-border region, especially in AI and cybersecurity.

At the ADVANCE 2025 conference, held by the ADAPT Centre in Dublin, speakers emphasised Ireland’s strategic role in Europe’s AI ecosystem and the importance of leadership in digital innovation and resilience

The European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) community brought four major education initiatives together under the theme “From Ideas to Impact”, exploring how Europe can build a lifelong learning ecosystem, strengthen talent pipelines and align education with digital-innovation and leadership demands

Jisc and UK academic libraries launched a collaborative initiative to develop a “library-centric digital transformation framework”, demonstrating how institutional support functions (like libraries) are stepping into strategic roles in digital leadership across higher education.

The research shows that digital technologies can boost learning, but challenges remain, such as managing distractions and ensuring equal opportunity for all students

The Higher Education Authority and its National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning invite expressions of interest for the development, delivery, and facilitator training of new Open Courses for 2025.

A report from the Irish Higher Education Authority shows rapid but uneven adoption of generative AI in higher ed and calls for coordinated national strategy

Which frontier technologies matter most in 2025? The McKinsey Technology Trends report highlights the latest technology breakthroughs, talent trends, use cases, and their potential impact on companies across sectors

A majority of undergraduates now take at least one online class, signalling online learning has passed its tipping point in higher education

The EU’s strategic framework outlines 14 actions to foster high-quality, inclusive digital learning across member states

Many institutions find old systems hold them back — forward-looking ones are building agile, AI-ready digital foundations.

A survey of 2,000 higher-ed students found 62% believe responsible AI use is essential for their future, although many are unsure of guidelines.

Parliamentary committee was told that a national strategy is required to ensure that use of AI in education supports fairness and inclusion, pointing to the role of leadership in higher education institutions in guiding technology adoption

The Higher Education Authority (HEA) convened a summit of senior sector leaders to explore the opportunities and challenges posed by generative AI for teaching, learning and student engagement—marking a milestone in digital-leadership strategy in Irish higher education.