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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 1d

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.

National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 3d

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 · 4d

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...

National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 9d

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.

National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 10d

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.

National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · 10d

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...

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 · 14d

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 · 16d

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.

National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · Sep 4

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

National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · Sep 2

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.

National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · Aug 26

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

National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · Aug 19

Many thanks to the Department and the delegation for the opportunity to share NStEP's work and showcase the prioritisation of student engagement and partnership at the national level.

National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · Aug 19

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 · Jun 3

📣 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)🔽
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Financial bursaries available 🔽
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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · Jun 3

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

National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · May 29

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 ⬇️

National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · May 27

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 · May 27

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 · May 26

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

National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · May 19

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 ⬇️

National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · May 15

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

National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · May 14

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 👏🏼

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National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · May 8

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 ⚡️

National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · May 8

Our wonderful Development Coordinator Rachael Sarsfield Ryan delivering a lightning talk on our coveted Student Training Programme at HEA’s Embracing Pedagogical Partnership workshop today ⚡️

National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) @nstepie.bsky.social · May 8

Delighted to be attending HEA’s Embracing Pedagogical Partnership Workshop today 👏