Our third MicrNet event, held on Monday 16th October 2023, was organised by the UNIC Alliance and University College Cork.
The symposium explored the role of Superdiversity and micro-credentials. The keynote address was delivered by UNIC colleagues from Koç University, Istanbul and was followed by sessions highlighting the challenges and opportunities of implementing Super Diversity and micro-credentials.
Event Agenda
| Time | Event |
| 10 -10:10 | Welcome address – Dr Jean Van Sinderen-Law Director of European Relations and Public Affairs UCC and UNIC |
| 10:10 – 11:00 | Keynote – Prof Ahmet Içduygu – Koç University Turkey
Superdiversity in Learning & Teaching |
| 11- 11:30 | Coffee |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Access and Inclusion – the Foundation of Superdiversity
Olive Byrne – Head of Access UCC Joan Osayande – PhD candidate & Sanctuary Scholar graduate |
| 12- 12:30 | MicroCreds – What happens when a novel project meets a traditional system – A how to guide
Mags Arnold – Project Lead MicroCreds UCC |
| 12:30 – 1:00 | Staff / student panel – the Future of Micro-credentials and lifelong learning in Europe
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| 1:00 – 2:00 | Lunch and Networking |