Breda McTaggart

Breda McTaggart is a Professor and Head of the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences at Atlantic Technological University Sligo. She specializes in higher education research, focusing on pedagogical innovation, student learning experiences, and systemic challenges within non-traditional educational environments.

• Cultural and Social Sciences Research
• Educational Policy Analysis
• Curriculum and Teaching Methodologies

Her research output includes studies on student retention, academic engagement, and institutional frameworks. Over her career, she has published three peer-reviewed articles (2016–2018) addressing these themes, with citations reflecting her impact in the field.

McTaggart actively mentors postgraduate students and contributes to advancing educational practices through her leadership role in the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences.