Dr Josephine Finn has kindly made her thesis available for download from our website. Fears that RPL poses a risk to academic standards are without foundation, as the data shows claimants have extensive prior learning and are college ready. shorturl.at/bxNOU

𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 and 𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 in addressing the 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 coming to the fore of the European guidelines on validating formal and non-formal learning @ the 4th Virtual get together on #ValidationEurope EU_Cedefop with European Commission

When coming from Dublin to #Cavan, this spot in Maghera is a welcome calm before the car-chaos that awaits at Virginia.

The website for the 5th Validation of Prior Learning Biennale is now live at vplbiennale.org Get registering :) Call for papers is 15th December. 👏Thanks to Gráinne Mooney and QQI colleagues for the work on the site! #RPL #YourLearningCounts #Skills

⁦ENIC-NARIC Networks⁩ ⁦CIMEA⁩ Chiara Finochietti teases out the implications of #AutomaticMutualRecognition systems and tacit supports that add up to quality experience for #individuals, #mobility and ultimately #success in learning &life!

Championship Final Minor A Maynooth 2-6 Sarsfields 0-8 Full Time Minor A Champions for the first time since 1960!!! 🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤🤍🖤

Ahead of the VPL Biennale next May 2024, we're looking back at the 3rd Biennale which considered how VPL policies work for education and the labour market. shorturl.at/msF03 gives insight the design and applic of VPL across the globe RPL_Irl QQI #yearofskills

Does #RPL (validation) play a part in your personal #skills and talent strategic development? Help your personal #mobility as you see the world and realise your dreams in this #EuropeanYearofSkills? Tell us more at the #VPLBiennale24

The report includes a section detailing compelling insights and developments in the world of #RPL Recognition of Prior Learning. It celebrates the strides made but also underscores the need for policy evolution and stakeholder cooperation to reinforce and legitimise practices.

A really fantastic visual representation of how the NFQ enables RPL at various levels from Sarah Barron KCETB_FET KCETB QA #NFQ20

📰 Spotlight on #Microcredentials In the Business Post today we are highlighting how MicroCreds partner universities are helping to address key skills needs across a range of different sectors and industries. Two great examples from Maynooth University and Dublin City University highlighted today

The 2016 girls wrapped up the season with a fun training session on the astro including tug o’ war and ‘beat the coaches’ games. Medals, sound advice and treats were awarded by our Senior ladies. The future is looking bright!

REGISTER for the #RPL Digital Badge! Back in partnership with National Forum T&L offering an excellent introduction to all things RPL. Understand: ✅RPL & reflect on its application ✅Impact of RPL for #institution #staff #students ✅Identify #policies 🔗tinyurl.com/mju628s9

Maynooth University Recognition of Prior Learning are holding an online information session for adult learners on the 5th of March 2024 from 6pm to 6:30pm. Register here at shorturl.at/bsOY7 or scan the QR code above. Contact us at [email protected] or 01 708 3503

This will be a super warm-up act ahead of the 5th VPL Biennale in May. Really looking forward to hearing from colleagues across HE and FET. RPL_Irl FESS thisisFET

Generating discussion, building understand & support to #LifelongLearning Thanks to AONTAS for hosting RPLPractitionersIreland webinar today! Great turn out- speaks to the interest & potential of #RPL to deliver! #LearnerJourneys #Options #OwnYourKnowledge City of Dublin ETB

Another impactful #RPL story from Maynooth University Elvio's journey into a M.Ed. in Adult and Community Education showcases RPL's role in lifelong learning & education access. 📚 Read more about Elvio's journey: tinyurl.com/jd45khht #YourLearningCounts #LifelongLearning

Senior Hurling Championship Semi Final Maynooth 2-18 Éire Óg 1-16 Full Time What a second half!! We are heading to the county final🤍🖤 Well done to the team and management!!!👏🏻👏🏻

No sponsors on the jerseys washed by hand, No physio, No stats, No forwards or defensive coach, No passing back or across, No tracksuits, No nothing just great men