Ireland’s Approach to Universal Design in Tertiary Education is Maturing: An Introduction to this Special Issue

There has been a marked change in the demographics of students and learners engaging with further education and training (FET) and higher education (HE) in Ireland in the last ten years. The twin processes of internationalisation and a greater collective awareness regarding human rights and inclusivity has led to a multi-cultural, diverse student body and a need to reassess practices in the teaching and learning space in Irish tertiary education accordingly.