About IAIE

Who We Are

The Irish Association for International Education (IAIE) is a peer-led professional network dedicated to promoting, supporting and advancing international education across Ireland.

We work across disciplines and institutions to strengthen collaboration between academic communities, international offices, researchers and professional services. IAIE provides a shared space to connect practice with research and policy, supporting internationalisation as a whole-of-institution activity.

Our Purpose

IAIE exists to:

• Support professional development in international education
• Promote evidence-informed practice and sector dialogue
• Strengthen collaboration across Irish further and higher education
• Contribute to national and international thought leadership

Our Values

• Inclusion – internationalisation for all
• Collaboration – peer-led learning and partnership
• Innovation – creative responses to global challenges
• Sustainability – socially responsible global engagement
• Integrity – grounded in academic values and quality practice

Organising Committee 2026 Conference

Cleary, Jennifer – Irish Universities Association
Cowman, Dr Holly (Chair) – Mary Immaculate College, Limerick
Geoghegan, Kevin – Griffith College, Dublin
Johnston, Dr Jonny – Trinity College, Dublin
Kelly, Dr Veronica - South East Technological University
Mangan, Caroline – University College, Dublin
McNamara, Dr Lauren - Mary Immaculate College, Limerick
O’Farrell, John Joe – Atlantic Technological University
O’Neill, Dr Don (Co-Chair) – South East Technological University
O’Reilly, Seán – Technological Universities Association
O’Sullivan, Patricia – Higher Education Colleges Association
Ryan, Dr Deirdre – Technological University, Dublin
Walsh, Dr Colm - South East Technological University