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The N-TUTORR National Digital Leadership Network (NDLN) Impact Analysis Report

Established as part of the N-TUTORR programme, the National Digital Leadership Network (NDLN), aims to support and advance digital leaderships and digital transformation across Ireland’s technological higher education sector. By connecting digital leaders at all levels across the sector, the network serves as a national hub for inter-institutional collaboration, shared practice, and strategic alignment. The network was shaped through extensive stakeholder engagement, including workshops and interviews, which revealed widespread demand for stronger cross-institutional collaboration, recognition of informal digital leadership, and more structured communities of practice. These consultations also highlighted persistent challenges such as fragmented digital practices, barriers to innovation, unclear career pathways, and inconsistent institutional readiness.

 

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The N-TUTORR National Digital Leadership Network (NDLN) Impact Analysis Report
May 31, 2025

The NDLN has already begun to deliver measurable impact by supporting shared initiatives, informing institutional strategy, and creating opportunities for cross-pollination of ideas and practices. To ensure long-term sustainability and maximise impact, recommendations for future directions include:

  • Embedding the NDLN into national governance and funding frameworks
  • Formalising its structure and reporting lines to national forums
  • Expanding its community of practice and events calendar
  • Deepening policy advocacy and external partnerships
  • Focusing on inclusive, forward-looking pedagogy
  • Identifying sector-wide infrastructure needs and enabling joint solutions

Positioned strategically within the higher education landscape, the NDLN is uniquely capable of driving systemic change. With sustained support and strategic foresight, it can effectively champion digital leadership, foster sector-wide collaboration, and ensure that Irish higher education remains inclusive, resilient, and innovative in an increasingly digital age.