The Digital Futures project at University College Cork

Outlines a pragmatic, iterative approach to digital transformation in teaching and learning at University College Cork. Presented by Dr Sarah Thelen, the session emphasises “small, practical steps,” meeting staff and students where they are, and adapting plans to evolving realities. The presentation highlights the importance of incremental innovation, responsiveness to institutional context, and alignment between digital strategy and pedagogical practice. Framed through themes of practical implementation, institutional agility, and forward planning, the session underscores the need to balance ambition with realism while building sustainable digital futures within higher education