Projects per year
Personal profile
Biography
Paul Curran serves as an Educational Technologist at the Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology (IADT) in Dublin, Ireland, where he bridges the gap between innovative digital technologies and effective pedagogical practice. In this pivotal role, he empowers lecturers and academic staff to seamlessly integrate cutting-edge digital tools and methodologies into their teaching, transforming the educational experience for students across the creative disciplines.
As a core member of IADT's Teaching and Learning Committee, Paul contributes strategic insight and practical expertise to advance pedagogical excellence throughout the institution. His work encompasses comprehensive staff training programmes, large-scale digital transformation initiatives, and the development of sophisticated e-learning platforms that enhance educational accessibility and engagement.
Paul's commitment to inclusive education is evident through his active participation in projects promoting equality, diversity, inclusion, and universal design for learning. He champions education for sustainability within higher education contexts, recognisng the critical role that educational institutions play in addressing global challenges through innovative teaching practices and responsible technology integration.
Beyond IADT, Paul extends his influence through collaborative educational initiatives at both institutional and national levels. His involvement with the N-TUTORR Programme and the Dublin Learning City Network demonstrates his dedication to fostering increased accessibility and educational innovation throughout Ireland. Through these partnerships, he works to create more inclusive learning environments and promote best practices in educational technology across the Irish higher education landscape.
Education/Academic qualification
Postgraduate - Other, Post-Graduate Diploma, Online and Distance Education, The Open University
2015 → 2017
Postgraduate - Other, Professional Certificate in Statistics, University College Dublin
2016
Postgraduate - Other, Certificate in Youth Practice, University of Galway
2015 → 2016
Bachelor, BA Film and Television Production, Institute of Art, Design and Technology
2004 → 2008
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UNESCO's Dublin Learning City
McMorrow, D. (Institutional Lead) & Curran, P. (Academic Lead)
4/12/18 → …
Project: Other
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National Technological University Transformation for Resilience and Recovery (N-TUTORR)
Meagher, B. (Institutional Lead), Curran, P. (Project Team Member), McGing, C. (Project Team Member), Smith, D. (Project Champion), Snow, F. (Academic Champion), Glynn, L. (Academic Champion), Kenna, H. (Academic Champion), Doyle, C. (Academic Champion) & Paz Berrios, S. (Academic Champion)
22/04/22 → 22/12/24
Project: Other
Prizes
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Nominee - IADT's President Award 2026 (Service Excellence Award)
Curran, P. (Recipient), Apr 2026
Prize: Honorary award
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From Review to Renewal - Inclusive Programmatic Review Pilot – Online Kick-Off Meeting
Flynn, C. (Co-organiser), Paz Berrios, S. (Co-organiser), Guinness, S. (Host) & Curran, P. (Curator)
30 Apr 2026 → …Activity: Curation and Events › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Teaching and Learning Committee (Organisational unit)
Curran, P. (Member)
2019 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee