Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) at UCC: A University wide survey reveals fragmented delivery and support

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dc.contributor.authorMcCarthy, Ruth
dc.contributor.authorKerr, Clodagh
dc.contributor.authorWaterman, Aileen
dc.contributor.authorLarkin, Stephanie
dc.date.accessioned2026-09-08T11:18:01Z
dc.date.available2026-09-08T11:18:01Z
dc.date.issued2026-06-05
dc.description.abstractBackground: WIL is embedded across disciplines through placements, projects, simulations, and community-engaged learning, yet delivery models, levels of preparation, and support structures vary. The aim of this survey was to map the current landscape of WIL activity across UCC. Methodology: Survey period: January 2026. Respondents: 83, 70% academic staff; 30% professional services. 43% CoMH, 21% CACSSS, 19% SEFS, 13% CBL, 4% Other. Results: There is a wide variety of WIL activities, with 69% placements WIL is dependant on academic staff (60%) with limited dedicated support 47% of staff do not feel supported The majority of WIL is managed by non-dedicated staff. Discussion: WIL is heavily dependant on academic staff, indicating a high additional workload and poor institutional structures. Lots of variety in WIL is innovative but could lack standardisation. Challenges in support, risks sustainability and quality. Informal processes could impact the equity of the student experience. Percentages were not mutually exclusive, so can be considered as indicative due to subgroup sizes. Conclusions: WIL at UCC is widespread and diverse, but staff dependant and inconsistently supported. Strategic coordination would enhance sustainability, efficiencies and equity.en
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dc.identifier.authororcidMcCarthy, Ruth§0009-0009-1612-217X
dc.identifier.authororcidKerr, Clodagh
dc.identifier.authororcidWaterman, Aileen
dc.identifier.authororcidLarkin, Stephanie§0009-0007-1910-3287
dc.identifier.citationMcCarthy, R, Kerr, C, Waterman, A & Larkin, S 2026, 'Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) at UCC: A University wide survey reveals fragmented delivery and support', CoMH Learning and teaching showcase 2026, Cork, Ireland, 5/06/26 - 5/06/26.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10468/19186
dc.language.isoen
dc.relation.urihttps://www.ucc.ie/en/med-health/news/comh-learning-and-teaching-showcase-2026---friday-5th-june.html
dc.rights© 2026, the Authors.
dc.rights.accessrightsopen access
dc.rights.licensenameAttribution 4.0 International
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.statusNon peer reviewed
dc.subjectwork-integrated learning
dc.subjectUniversity College Cork
dc.subject[Pharmacy]
dc.titleWork-Integrated Learning (WIL) at UCC: A University wide survey reveals fragmented delivery and supporten
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