Comms Clinic Practical Demo 2026
Finding Common Ground is a Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) initiative designed to strengthen communication, collaboration, and mutual understanding between key actors across the higher education system.
The initiative provides a structured space for ongoing engagement between professional, statutory and regulatory bodies (PSRBs) and higher education institutions (HEIs). Its purpose is to support dialogue on shared priorities, enhance coherence in accreditation and quality processes, and promote alignment in the development and maintenance of educational and professional standards.
What is the purpose of Finding Common Ground?
Finding Common Ground aims to:
- Foster shared understanding of respective roles and processes
- Support dialogue on programme accreditation and quality assurance
- Strengthen alignment between educational provision and professional standards
- Build sustainable relationships across sectors
Who is Finding Common Ground for?
Participants from Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)
Finding Common Ground is particularly relevant to:
- Registrars
- Directors of Quality
- Quality Officers
- Heads of School, Faculty, or Department
- Staff involved in accreditation management
These representatives bring institutional perspectives on programme design, quality assurance, academic standards, and the coordination of accreditation activities.
Participants from Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRBs)
The initiative also engages individuals such as:
- Directors or Heads of Education
- Education Managers
- Those responsible for accreditation processes
- Staff involved in developing and maintaining professional standards
These participants provide insight into professional expectations, regulatory requirements, and evolving sectoral needs.
