Dr Ciara Staunton to Present on Irish RPL Practice for BCPLAN
Dr Ciara Staunton to Present Irish RPL Practice for BCPLAN
September 15, 2026
We're delighted to share that Dr Ciara Staunton, Project Director of the Recognition of Prior Learning in Higher Education Project at the Technological Universities Association (TUA), will present at an upcoming session hosted by British Columbia's Prior Learning Action Network (BCPLAN).
The session, titled "Recognition of Prior Learning in Irish Higher Education: The RPL in HE Project," offers an overview of the RPL in Higher Education Project in Ireland, exploring its national context, key developments, and emerging approaches to policy and practice across the higher education sector.
This is a valuable opportunity to see Ireland's national approach to Recognition of Prior Learning discussed on an international stage, and reflects the growing international interest in the work being led through the RPL in Higher Education Project.
About the speaker
Dr Ciara Staunton is a distinguished academic with over 20 years of experience at University College Cork. She is an advocate for inclusive education, currently serving as Project Director for the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in Higher Education Project at the Technological Universities Association (TUA).
Session details
- Date: September 15, 2026
- Host: British Columbia's Prior Learning Action Network (BCPLAN)
- Topic: Recognition of Prior Learning in Irish Higher Education: The RPL in HE Project
