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MicroCreds Capstone Event - 12th February 2026

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Events • February 12th, 2026

The Capstone Event highlighted how the initiative supported the development of high-quality, flexible micro-credentials across Ireland’s higher education sector and strengthened collaboration with enterprise and policymakers.

The event also marked the launch of the MicroCreds Final Report, reflecting on the project’s achievements and its role in positioning Ireland as a leader in the development, delivery and national promotion of micro-credentials. The report sets out key outcomes and explores future priorities for mainstreaming lifelong learning in Ireland.

Read MicroCreds Final Report

Event highlights

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Paul Johnston, Director General at the Irish Universities Association gives an Opening Address and David Corscadden, Acting MicroCreds Project Lead, reflects on the Projects Impact.

Dr Vivienne Patterson, Head of Skills, Engagement and Statistics at the Higher Education Authority (HEA), speaking on the impact of HCI Projects. And Professor John O’Halloran, President of UCC and Chair of IUA Council delivers closing remarks.

Panel Discussions

Panel Discussion One – Enterprise Discussion on Lifelong Learning

Our first panel discussion brought together industry experts to explore the role of university-enterprise collaboration in addressing lifelong learning and upskilling needs in Ireland. Our panellists included:

  • Ken Finnegan, Skillnet Ireland
  • Sean Davis, Enterprise Ireland
  • Orla Bannon, Trinity College Dublin

Panel Discussion Two – Educational Impact of Micro-credentials in Ireland

Our second panel discussion brought together higher education experts to discuss the impact of the MicroCreds Project on the Irish education sector and to explore what changes are needed to further mainstream lifelong learning in Ireland. Our panellists included:

  • Dr Lynn Ramsey, QQI
  • Prof Ann Ledwith, University of Limerick
  • Dr Kevin Marshall, Microsoft Ireland

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If you would like more information email David Corscadden, Interim MicroCreds Project Lead, david.corscadden@iua.ie.

Background Information

MicroCreds was an ambitious €14.3 million initiative (2020–2026), funded under the Human Capital Initiative Pillar 3, focused on transforming lifelong learning in Ireland through the development and mainstreaming of micro-credentials. The project was led by the Irish Universities Association (IUA) in partnership with eight universities: Dublin City University, Maynooth University, Trinity College Dublin, University College Cork, University College Dublin, University of Galway and University of Limerick, with TU Dublin joining in early 2025.