Overview
Higher education across Europe continues to respond to rapid change, increased expectations and a growing focus on teaching excellence. This webinar explores how institutions can ensure and enhance the quality of teaching and learning through an evidence-based framework, professional recognition and purposeful teacher development.
Drawing on European institutional perspectives, the session will examine how Fellowship, as an underpinning for structured development programmes and supportive teaching cultures, enables and supports consistent, high-quality learning experiences for students.
What the webinar will cover
Fellowship and the PSF
Explore how fellowship aligned to the Professional Standards Framework supports individual development, recognition and enhancement of teaching practice.
Teacher development programmes
Learn how structured and inclusive development programmes build capability, confidence and impact at individual and institutional levels.
European institutional case studies
Hear practical insights from Munster Technological University, Ireland and the University of Luxembourg, highlighting approaches to quality enhancement within different national and institutional contexts.
Who should attend
This webinar is designed for:
- Academic and professional staff involved in teaching and learning
- Educational developers and academic developers
- Quality enhancement and assurance professionals
- Senior leaders with responsibility for education strategy
Speakers
Dr Marita Grimwood PFHEA
Senior Adviser, Teaching Fellowships, Advance HE
Dr Marita Grimwood is involved in all aspects of Fellowships at Advance HE, and leads on Principal Fellowship, and on the Senior and Principal Fellowship Support Programmes. She has extensive expertise in Higher Education learning and teaching, acquired over a career spanning academic, professional and consultancy roles.
Catherine Murphy SFHEA
Senior Lecturer, Munster Technological University (MTU)
Catherine Murphy has extensive experience across higher education, including lecturing, internship management, and academic leadership as a former Head of Department.
She is a Senior Fellow and currently works within the Teaching and Learning Unit at MTU. In her current role, she manages the Advance HE Fellowship programme at MTU and leads the implementation of government-funded initiatives focused on innovation in teaching and learning.
Yevgeniya Inozemtseva
Member of the Institute for Innovative Teaching and Learning (I²TL), University of Luxembourg
Yevgeniya Inozemtseva is a member of the Institute for Innovative Teaching and Learning (I²TL) at the University of Luxembourg, responsible for the Teacher development pillar. She supports educators in refining their teaching skills and obtaining a university teaching qualification.
Within this pillar, activities linked to Advance HE and Advancing Competences in Teaching (ACT) for instructors and student success serve as foundational initiatives.
Book your place
18 June 2026 I 12:00 – 12:45 (UTC+1)
