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Learnovate researchers, members and international experts share the future of learning and work through our Inside Learning Podcast, our thought-leadership articles, our latest news and our Meet the Patrons series

Creative machines with Maya Ackerman

Whether you’re an educator, tech enthusiast, or creative professional, this episode with world-renowned AI researcher, professor, and author Maya Ackerman will inspire new ways to think about the future of learning and artificial intelligence.

Meet the Patrons interview with Joe Collins

For the latest in our Meet the Patrons series, we speak to Joe Collins, Director of Further Education and Training at ETBI, the national representative body for Ireland’s 16 Education and Training Boards.

How teachers, parents and students are integrating AI into schools

We speak to Rita Bateson, speaker at Learnovation 2025 and co-founder and Director of Education at Eblana Learning. With a background in international education and curriculum design, Rita shares insights on how schools and teachers are navigating the integration of Artificial Intelligence in classrooms worldwide.

Learnovate launches RAIL initiative on responsible Artificial Intelligence for teaching and learning

Learnovate is leading the RAIL initiative, which is made up of professionals from all four education domains, including schools, higher education, vocational education and training, and professional education, as well as representatives from the Department of Education, teaching unions, and other sectors.

AI & My Business – Reflection, control and process: a philosophical approach to AI-powered learning

In the latest article in our ‘AI & My Business’ series, Daniel Mccrea from Adaptemy argues that to apply AI effectively in education, we need to lean into the wisdom of early Greek philosophers and consider the importance of agency, ethics and critical reflection.

Integrating AI & Gamification for Engaging Education with Kahoot!’s Sean D’Arcy

Sean D’Arcy, Chief Solutions Officer at Kahoot!, joins host Aidan McCullen to explore how AI and gamification are reshaping learning. They discuss why engagement is the new battleground, how educators can harness AI, and what skills will matter most in the future.

Meet the Patrons interview with Karen Wogan, Publishing Director with Folens

For our Meet the Patrons series, we speak to Karen Wogan, Publishing Director with Folens, an Irish-owned company producing schoolbooks and digital products for primary and post-primary subjects.

Meet the Researcher – Dr Joanne Banks Trinity College Dublin

For Learnovate’s Meet the Researcher series, we speak to Dr Joanne Banks, a lecturer and researcher in the School of Education at Trinity College Dublin (TCD). Dr Banks began her academic journey with an undergraduate degree in Sociology and Geography at TCD.

From Qualifications to Capabilities: Key Themes from Our Bett 2026 Brunch

Hosted by Learnovate and Enterprise Ireland at Bett 2026, this brunch brought together education and industry leaders to explore how skills, governance and assessment are reshaping professional learning — and what this means for educators, employers and learners.

AI & My Business – Stay curious and make AI a part of your team

What’s the best option for the pre-existing team – should they refuse to engage with this slightly erratic Wunderkind? Or should they make the most of what the newbie can do for the company, meaning that everyone on the team can lean further into their own strengths?

Do More in Four: The Case for a 4 Day Workweek with Joe O’Connor and Jared Lindzon

Joe O’Connor and Jared Lindzon, authors of Do More in Four, join Aidan McCullen to discuss the rise of the four-day workweek. They explore how technology and AI are redefining productivity, why rest drives performance, and how shorter workweeks can create fairer, more human organisations.

Meet the Patrons interview with Jason Mayland of Merlyn for Education

In this interview, Jason Mayland of Merlyn for Education discusses how AI is transforming learning, the importance of research and innovation, and the evolving skills needed in education. He also reflects on leadership lessons, work style, and the role of collaboration through Learnovate in driving positive change across the learning landscape.

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