Progressing a Unified Tertiary System for Learning, Skills and Knowledge for Ireland
In May 2022, the Irish Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS) launched a “policy vision for a more unified tertiary education and research system…as part of the mission to develop Ireland’s higher and further education and research and innovation systems, to ensure they are capable of meeting the diverse needs of all people.”
The first phase of the process involved publication of Progressing a Unified Tertiary System for Learning, Skills and Knowledge – policy platform, and an open consultation process.
Tom Boland and Ellen Hazelkorn have been appointed to advise the Minister and his Department and to support the next phase of this process. Our work will involve providing input into consultation papers, facilitating consultation with all stakeholders and providing reports to the Minister on the process and on the way forward with a view to the development of a Tertiary Education Strategy for Ireland.