Join Sustainability Action Lab 2026-2027
TU Dublin academic staff can now submit their Expression of Interest (EOI) in Sustainability Action Lab 2026-2027.
Complete the Expression of Interest Form
This innovative programme supports real-world learning through module-based collaborations with civil society, industry, and public bodies. During the 2025-6 academic year, students engaged in 27 projects spanning inclusion healthcare, circular economy, housing, advocacy, education, sustainable communities and environmental action. Next year we want to build on this momentum and expand collaborations across disciplines and sectors.
Completing an Expression of Interest form is the first step in progressing your 2026-2027 collaboration. You will then be contacted by the Sustainability Action Lab team who will continue the onboarding process.
Why Participate in Sustainability Action Lab:
Taking part in Sustainability Action Lab will enable you to:
- Get support to create an impactful learning experience for your students.
- Develop an easy way to align with the SDGs, the GreenComp European sustainability competence framework, and TU Dublin Graduate Attributes.
- Access support from the Societal Engagement and Sustainability Education teams
- Help your students to gain formal recognition for the transversal skills they develop through links to the TU Dublin STLR initiative
- Gain visibility for your module through Sustainability Action Lab Impact Stories or profiles.
- Gain recognition for you and your students through our Celebration Event and Roundtable in May 2027.
- Access resources, supports and peer networking opportunities provided through the Sustainability Action Lab programme.
What is a Collaboration Partner?
Each project requires a collaboration partner. Collaboration partners can be from all sectors of society including:
- Civil Society, e.g., Community Groups, Schools, NGOs, Social Enterprises.
- Industry – where there is a clear sustainability focus and strong SDG alignment.
- Government, State and Public Bodies, e.g., Local Authority, State Agency or other public service bodies.
- Internal TU Dublin, e.g., Access & Outreach or other functional area.
Key Steps
There are three stages in creating a Sustainability Action Lab collaboration:
| Semester 1 Projects | Semester 2 Projects | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Stage 1: Expression of Interest |
Complete a short EOI form to share headline information on your course and project. You do not need to have a fully formed project at this stage. |
May – September 2026 |
May – January 2027 |
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Stage 2: Programme Development and Supports |
There will be opportunities for project development and capacity building support. This is most relevant for those developing new or innovative collaborations. Send an Expression of Interest early if you are interested in receiving these supports |
May – September 2026 |
May – January 2027 |
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Stage 3: Activation |
Final dates for joining the programme are: |
May – September 2026 |
January 18, 2027 |
Useful Material
- Sustainability Action Lab Guidance Document
- Article on the 2026 Sustainability Action Lab Celebration Event.
- Sustainability Action Lab Impact Stories
For queries on Sustainability Action Lab and the Expression of Interest form, email bernardine.carroll@tudublin.ie.
Sustainability Action Lab is supported through the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) strand of the HEA’s Strategic Alignment in Teaching and Learning Enhancement (SATLE) initiative.