National Associate Organisations
Campus Engage works with the following national research, funding and policy agencies to support our work across research, teaching and learning:
Higher Education Authority
The HEA leads the strategic development of the Irish higher education and research system with the objective of creating a coherent system of diverse institutions with distinct missions, which is responsive to the social, cultural and economic development of Ireland and its people and supports the achievement of national objectives.
The Irish Research Council
The mission of the Irish Research Council is to enable and sustain a vibrant research community in Ireland by supporting excellent researchers in all disciplines from arts to zoology.
Science Foundation Ireland
SFI invests in academic researchers and research teams who are most likely to generate new knowledge, leading edge technologies and competitive enterprises in the fields of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). The Foundation also promotes and supports the study of, education in, and engagement with STEM and promotes an awareness and understanding of the value of STEM to society and, in particular, to the growth of the economy.
SFI makes grants based upon the merit review of distinguished scientists. SFI also advances co-operative efforts among education, government, and industry that support its fields of emphasis and promotes Ireland’s ensuing achievements around the world.
National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning
The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning was established to enhance the teaching and learning for all students in higher education.
Engaging with leaders, managers, teachers and students, the Forum mobilises expertise and inputs from across the entire sector to extend and shape best practice in all institutes of higher education in Ireland.
The Health Research Board
The Health Research Board (HRB) is a state agency that supports research and provides evidence to prevent illness, improve health and transform patient care.
The agency is funded mainly by the Department of Health and Board members are appointed by the Minister for Health.
Technological Higher Education Association
The Technological Higher Education Association is the voice of the technological higher education sector, advocating on behalf of and supporting our members in achieving their aims and objectives. The technological higher education sector in Ireland comprises 11 Institutes of Technology and one Technological University, geographically dispersed across Ireland. The sector offers a unique system of higher education, which allows students to progress from level 6 to level 10 of the National Framework of Qualifications. The Technological Higher Education Association is their representative body.
