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The Inclusive Practice group, one of the three subgroups of the AHSS Committee on Access, Retention and Engagement (CARE), is focused on developing policy and practice to support inclusive teaching and practice across the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. 

Established in 2024 as part of a broader initiative to improve student retention and widen participation in line with the National Access Plan 2022–2028, the group plays a key role in fostering an inclusive learning environment. 

Our work aims to ensure that teaching approaches are responsive to the diverse needs of students, supporting equitable engagement and success for all learners.

Our Projects:

Current projects

The Inclusive Practice Group are currently working on a number of projects including:

• An inclusive module outline template
• A VLE baseline and template
• Assessment brief templates
• An inclusive events guide

If you have any suggestions for projects for the group, or would like to join the group, please contact Jess.Beeley@ul.ie. 

Inclusive Practice Group membership

• Chair: Elaine Walsh (School of English, Irish and Communication)
• Caitlin Neachtain (School of English, Irish and Communication)
• Catherine Martin (School of Modern Languages and Applied Linguistics)
• Chris McInerney (Director of TSU)
• Cynthia Adubango (AHSS Student Engagement & Support Officer)
• Jess Beeley (AHSS Educational Technologist)
• Maria Hickey (AHSS ADEDI)
• Suzanne Stone (Centre for Transformative Learning)
• Tracy McAvinue (Disability Office)