Sèrie: 3rd International Barcelona Conference on Higher Education (2006)
18 d’oct. 2007
Interview with Carlos Tunnerman
Accés obert
18 d’oct. 2007
Carlos Tünnermann spoke to GUNI about quality and relevance of higher education at Central America
Carlos Tünnermann, ex-Minister for Education in Nicaragua and current president of the Central American Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CCA), spoke to us of the current situation and of the challenges to be faced in the assessment and accreditation of quality in Central America. For Tünnermann, it is fundamental for the development of the region that the quality of higher education in Central America continues improving. He stressed the need to develop a regional vision which will have an impact on improving research and the university network in Central American countries. Carlos Tünnermann gave the inaugural speech “University, pertinence, quality and accreditation in a globalised world” at the III International Barcelona Conference on Higher Education: “Accreditation for Quality Assurance: What is at Stake?”
Carlos Tünnermann, ex-Minister for Education in Nicaragua and current president of the Central American Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CCA), spoke to us of the current situation and of the challenges to be faced in the assessment and accreditation of quality in Central America. For Tünnermann, it is fundamental for the development of the region that the quality of higher education in Central America continues improving. He stressed the need to develop a regional vision which will have an impact on improving research and the university network in Central American countries. Carlos Tünnermann gave the inaugural speech “University, pertinence, quality and accreditation in a globalised world” at the III International Barcelona Conference on Higher Education: “Accreditation for Quality Assurance: What is at Stake?”
12 de des. 2007
Interview with Edgar Morin
Accés obert
12 de des. 2007
“If we only pursue a type of knowledge based on what can be calculated, we will be turning a blind eye to human reality.”
Edgar Morin spoke to GUNI about key questions in the areas of higher education, universities and today’s society in general. Professor Morin, a man of exceptional farsightedness, warns of the great blindness of our times and underlines the role and responsibility of universities in establishing authentic dialogue and understanding among cultures and civilisations. He is researcher emeritus at the National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) in France and is recognised internationally for his work on complexity theory. He has also written numerous books.
Edgar Morin spoke to GUNI about key questions in the areas of higher education, universities and today’s society in general. Professor Morin, a man of exceptional farsightedness, warns of the great blindness of our times and underlines the role and responsibility of universities in establishing authentic dialogue and understanding among cultures and civilisations. He is researcher emeritus at the National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) in France and is recognised internationally for his work on complexity theory. He has also written numerous books.
22 de gen. 2008
Interview with Elaine El-Khawas
Accés obert
22 de gen. 2008
“Trust, legitimacy and understanding are the key elements for any higher education accreditation system”
Elaine El-Khawas talked to GUNI about the differences between the accreditation and quality assurance systems in the US, Canada and the rest of the world. She also talked about the future changes in the US quality assurance system.
Elaine El-Khawas talked to GUNI about the differences between the accreditation and quality assurance systems in the US, Canada and the rest of the world. She also talked about the future changes in the US quality assurance system.
22 de març 2007
Interview with Eva Egron-Polak
Accés obert
22 de març 2007
Higher Education in the 21st Century - Diversity of Missions
This conference was an important event for debating and shaping future policy decisions on the role of higher education in society as a whole and on how institutions should develop in the 21st century. The GUNI Secretariat attended this conference, as the topic is closely related to its current activities.
This conference was an important event for debating and shaping future policy decisions on the role of higher education in society as a whole and on how institutions should develop in the 21st century. The GUNI Secretariat attended this conference, as the topic is closely related to its current activities.
14 de nov. 2007
Interview with Francisco Michavila
Accés obert
14 de nov. 2007
“We must position the university in the centre of the social scenery and make it an engine of economic growth, quality of life and social cohesion and progress”
Francisco Michavila, director of the UNESCO Chair of University Management and Policy at the Technical University of Madrid spoke to us of the main challenges that must be faced by the Spanish higher education system within the European Higher Education Area. He also spoke about the role the university should play in society from the perspective of social responsibility. Francisco Michavila took part in the round table entitled “Accreditation in the EHEA” during the Third International Barcelona Conference on Higher Education: “Accreditation for the Quality Assurance: What is at Stake?”
Francisco Michavila, director of the UNESCO Chair of University Management and Policy at the Technical University of Madrid spoke to us of the main challenges that must be faced by the Spanish higher education system within the European Higher Education Area. He also spoke about the role the university should play in society from the perspective of social responsibility. Francisco Michavila took part in the round table entitled “Accreditation in the EHEA” during the Third International Barcelona Conference on Higher Education: “Accreditation for the Quality Assurance: What is at Stake?”
29 d’abr. 2008
Interview with Gemma Rauret i Dalmau
Accés obert
29 d’abr. 2008
Interview with Gemma Rauret: European Higher Education Area, Quality and Accreditation
“The arrival of the European Higher Education Area will have very significant implications for the measures and practices of quality assessment and accreditation in Spain and in Europe” says Gemma Rauret, director of the Spanish National Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation (ANECA), spoke to us of the challenges that must be faced in the years ahead by the Spanish higher education system within the European Higher Education Area. She also spoke of the role that ANECA will play in this context and the strategy it will employ.
“The arrival of the European Higher Education Area will have very significant implications for the measures and practices of quality assessment and accreditation in Spain and in Europe” says Gemma Rauret, director of the Spanish National Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation (ANECA), spoke to us of the challenges that must be faced in the years ahead by the Spanish higher education system within the European Higher Education Area. She also spoke of the role that ANECA will play in this context and the strategy it will employ.
19 de des. 2006
Interview with Hans Van Ginkel
Accés obert
19 de des. 2006
Marco Antonio Rodrigues Dias spoke to GUNI on higher education trends and the challenges to be faced in the coming years. He believes that the principles approved by the WCHE in 1998 and the concept of education as a public good continue to be valid
Marco Antonio Rodrigues Dias, the United Nations University representative at UNESCO, and Hans J. A. van Ginkel, rector of the same university, presented the paper entitled 'The Institutional and Political Challenges of Accreditation in the International Sphere' at the Third International Barcelona Conference on Higher Education, 'Accreditation for Quality Assurance: What Is at Stake?'.
Marco Antonio Rodrigues Dias, the United Nations University representative at UNESCO, and Hans J. A. van Ginkel, rector of the same university, presented the paper entitled 'The Institutional and Political Challenges of Accreditation in the International Sphere' at the Third International Barcelona Conference on Higher Education, 'Accreditation for Quality Assurance: What Is at Stake?'.
24 d’abr. 2007
27 de nov. 2006
Interview with Judith Eaton
Accés obert
27 de nov. 2006
The president of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), Judith S. Eaton, talked to GUNI about the US Higher Education system and the challenges it will be facing over the coming years. She considers that US universities are working to become more international and they will continue along the non-traditional path, that is to say more part-time students and more working students.
25 de maig 2007
Interview with Mala Singh
Accés obert
25 de maig 2007
Mala Singh talked to the GUNI about the present and the future of higher education in Africa, which she thinks can help overcome ethnic conflicts by strengthening a common African identity
The executive director of the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education, Mala Singh, believes that an African higher education area is still in its infancy and that governments need to implement effective measures to assure quality and recognize qualifications across the continent. Ms. Singh also talked about how higher education in Africa can contribute to social goals and discussed the need to create more stable social and political environments in order to fight brain drain. Ms. Singh presented the paper ‘The Governance of Accreditation’ at the 3rd International Barcelona Conference on Higher Education: Accreditation for Quality Assurance: What is at Stake?
The executive director of the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education, Mala Singh, believes that an African higher education area is still in its infancy and that governments need to implement effective measures to assure quality and recognize qualifications across the continent. Ms. Singh also talked about how higher education in Africa can contribute to social goals and discussed the need to create more stable social and political environments in order to fight brain drain. Ms. Singh presented the paper ‘The Governance of Accreditation’ at the 3rd International Barcelona Conference on Higher Education: Accreditation for Quality Assurance: What is at Stake?
13 de set. 2007
Interview with Manon Vaal
Accés obert
13 de set. 2007
Science Shops may play an important role in developing trust and community participation in knowledge, science and technology creation processes
Manon Vaal has been promoting the growth of science shops both in the Netherlands and abroad. She talked about the role of science shops as intermediate organizations between society and science. Ms. Vaal also talked about the evolution that science shops have experienced since their appearance 30 years ago. She presented her work at the session “Accreditation and social commitment of higher education” during the III GUNI International Conference on Higher Education “Accreditation for quality assurance: What is at stake?”.
Manon Vaal has been promoting the growth of science shops both in the Netherlands and abroad. She talked about the role of science shops as intermediate organizations between society and science. Ms. Vaal also talked about the evolution that science shops have experienced since their appearance 30 years ago. She presented her work at the session “Accreditation and social commitment of higher education” during the III GUNI International Conference on Higher Education “Accreditation for quality assurance: What is at stake?”.
26 de jul. 2007
Interview with Marco Antonio Rodrigues Dias
Accés obert
26 de jul. 2007
Marco Antonio Rodrigues Dias spoke to GUNI on higher education trends and the challenges to be faced in the coming years. He believes that the principles approved by the WCHE in 1998 and the concept of education as a public good continue to be valid
Marco Antonio Rodrigues Dias, the United Nations University representative at UNESCO, and Hans J. A. van Ginkel, rector of the same university, presented the paper entitled 'The Institutional and Political Challenges of Accreditation in the International Sphere' at the Third International Barcelona Conference on Higher Education, 'Accreditation for Quality Assurance: What Is at Stake?'.
Marco Antonio Rodrigues Dias, the United Nations University representative at UNESCO, and Hans J. A. van Ginkel, rector of the same university, presented the paper entitled 'The Institutional and Political Challenges of Accreditation in the International Sphere' at the Third International Barcelona Conference on Higher Education, 'Accreditation for Quality Assurance: What Is at Stake?'.
