 As patron of the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, it really is a pleasure to be in a position to reflect on the immense work that has been undertaken since the establishment of the Forum and to look forward to the exciting work planned for the coming years. As Ireland's National Advisory Body for Teaching and Learning, the Forum has engendered such a spirit of collaboration and inclusion right across the higher education sector. The work of the Forum centres on ensuring that those who teach are supported and valued so that those who learn can be inspired, engaged and prepared for their lives beyond higher education. In just a few short years, the Forum has collaborated with the sector to establish a roadmap for digital teaching and learning, Ireland's first national professional development framework for those who teach in higher education. It's established an award structure that celebrates, shares and enhances outstanding impact on student learning and assembled a vast evidence base to inform decision making at national and institutional levels. It's so heartening to see that students always take a central position in the intentions and in the actions of the Forum. Their input, their voices have echoed right through all the Forum's work. Its little wonder that a recent international review of the Forum described it as an essential component of the national level infrastructure for higher education in Ireland. Indeed the national Forum has attracted great attention internationally, with higher education systems across the globe looking on an interest at the developments that have taken place here in recent years. As we look to the future, the Forum is set to build on this solid foundation, continuing to work in partnership with students, with teachers, with leaders and policy makers to create a valued teaching and learning culture in Irish higher education. One that is characterised by innovation, inclusivity, collaboration and informed practice. One that maximises the learning impact for our students.