EDGE is a graduate development framework at MTU that recognises students' extra- and co-curricular activities and achievements. By engaging in EDGE, students can distinguish themselves, develop essential personal and professional skills, and significantly enhance their employability through Bronze, Silver, and Gold awards.
Supported by the HEA Systems Performance Funding 2019 and TSAF Funding 2024
Who is EDGE for?
EDGE is for all students, both under-graduates and post-graduates, currently registered at MTU across all six campuses in Cork and Kerry
How does the EDGE award programme work?
Recognition of engagement, achievement and development comes in the form of Bronze, Silver and Gold standard awards:
Completion of the Bronze award will ensure students engage with their university and discover all the supports, activities and initiatives that are available while they settle into university life. A Personality Indicator (Pi) provided by our technology partners Potential.ly Ltd, will give you an insight into your strengths and personality traits. These will be further explored for your Silver and Gold awards.
Completion of the Silver award will allow students to step out of their comfort zones and take activities they might not otherwise have taken as they develop their confidence and skills and reflect on their learning. As part of the Silver award, students will reflect on their Core Traits and transversal skills developed through completing their activities.
Completion of the Gold award will allow students to challenge themselves further, reflect on their experiences, and articulate their skills and contributions to university and society as they transition out of their studies and prepare to launch their careers. Students will examine their Stretch Traits, those characteristics and skills that must be developed further in order to reach their goals.
What are the key benefits of EDGE for MTU students?
EDGE will:
- Encourage you to get involved and engage with MTU during your university degree
- Keep track on and showcase your activities at MTU in a meaningful way
- Understand yourself better and develop your own personal and professional skills
- Give you recognition and a sense of personal achievement
What are the four EDGE themes?
Become an effective citizen and a life-long learner.
Learn and evidence personal and professional skills to help you move forward.
Learn to communicate effectively and be entrepreneurial in your thinking. Stay focused and adapt to change as it happens.
Develop confidence to research and find solutions from diverse inspiration.
How do I log in to the EDGE platform and my personal folio?
EDGE is offered to all MTU students through your MTU network so no need to remember another password. To log in:
- Go to MyApps.microsoft.com
- Click the EDGE logo and the Consent button the first time you login
- Login to the Potential.ly-EDGE page using your MTU network email address and password
- Bookmark the page for your next login
If you are a staff member at MTU you can also log into the EDGE platform using Single Sign On, browse the activities and see what your students see.
How do I get started with my Bronze award?
Achieve your Bronze award by completing 7 short, interactive activities that help you Discover & Explore everything that MTU has to offer you.
Start with the 3 essential activities
- Student engagement
- Your mental health & wellbeing and
- Your Pi (personality indicator)
Choose 4 more activities (one activity from each EDGE theme)
Please download our Quick Guide to learn more.
How can I share my EDGE achievements?
- Your EDGE progress and skills will be automatically added to your personal profile
- Personalise your profile by adding a photo and a biography
- Add extra posts or projects to highlight your interests and talents
- Share your profile directly to your LinkedIn or by copying the link
- Make your profile private or public
- Add your personal email when you leave to retain access to your folio
Who should I contact if I would like more information about EDGE?
For further information please contact: - AnSEO - The Student Engagement Office, MTU, Bishopstown Campus
- Email: edge@mtu.ie
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtuedge/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mtu-teaching-and-learning
What work is ongoing to develop EDGE at MTU?
The student engagement office, AnSEO, is continuing to engage with students and colleagues of MTU, as well as national and international partners, to develop the EDGE Graduate Awards Framework.
If you would like to know more or you have an activity, project or competition currently running in your department that could be included in EDGE, we would love to hear from you.
