Dr Mark Glynn currently leads a team charged with enhancing the learning experience of students within DCU. As such Mark has direct involvement with cutting edge innovative teaching techniques and learning technologies that are being implemented throughout the University. Furthermore, Mark plays a key role in both local and national strategically important teaching initiatives. Mark has organised a range of national and international teaching and learning conferences for higher education. The main aim of his current role is to encourage and enable staff in DCU to increase their capacity to offer flexible learning.

Richard is the new Research and Policy Officer at AHEAD, having taken up the role in May 2021. He has previously worked in Maynooth University, SURIA and for the Irish Prison Service, assisting prisoners post release to access employment and housing. Most of Richard’s work previous to AHEAD has been based on the realization of human rights and the attainment of tangible entitlements for vulnerable people.