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Opportunities for education in the years after compulsory schooling are expanding. In part this is linked to the emergence of the knowledge economy, which is making higher education more central to economic success and putting a fresh focus on how adult learning can help people adjust to the changing world of work. Find out more.
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07-Feb-2012
This programme aims to raise awareness and increase knowledge of policy and management instruments in higher education, research and innovation, and to share this knowledge so that countries are better able to plan, produce and use research for sustainable economic development and growth.
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10-Jan-2012
What are the big issues in education today? Learning the right skills to get a job,
bridging the 'digital divide', tackling inequality in access to education and training, inspiring creativity and innovation ... or something else?
Make a short video (3 minutes max.) and tell us what you think!
Find out more about the prize and how to enter
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21-Dec-2011
OECD countries and a number of partner countries are currently implementing the Programme for the Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) that will assess key skills in the adult population, how these skills are used at work and how improved skills translate into better economic and social outcomes. While PIAAC sets new standards both methodologically and in terms of the coverage of countries, important elements of it build on the Adult Literacy and Life Skills Survey (ALLS) that was developed by Statistics Canada. The publication Literacy for Life presents new analyses from ALLS.
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08-Nov-2011
The OECD report analyses how Lombardy can face the long-term challenges arising from an ageing population, immigration and slow adaptation of practices and technologies that could enhance productivity. The report outlines how HEIs can assist Lombardy in dealing with the strong global competition by attracting and retaining international talent and raising educational attainment in the region.
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08-Nov-2011
This OECD report explores how universities and colleges in the Galilee can fuel local growth by developing relevant skills and improving educational attainment levels across the multi-ethnic, multi-religious population. While the region is characterized by a low skills/low wage economy, the report outlines how HEIs can leverage the current economic base to generate employment and promote new business formation.
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20-Sep-2011
Where are all the hot spots for science education? You might guess the United States, where many of the esteemed Ivy Leagues call home. Indeed, 40 of the world’s top universities are in the US, excelling in a wide range of disciplines. Nevertheless, if you take a deeper look at the education landscape a more diverse picture emerges.
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08-Jun-2011
This book examines the transition of young adults with disabilities from school to tertiary education and work. It analyses the policy experiences of several OECD countries and identifies recent trends in access to education and employment as well as best transition policies and practices.
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from 16-May-2011 to 17-May-2011
University rankings make the headlines every year and are closely scrutinized by students, institutional leaders, policy-makers and employers. Whether respected or condemned, they occupy a role in the perception of higher education institutions globally.
This forum will contribute to the on-going debate by providing an opportunity for representatives of the most widely observed and influential University rankings to engage in an exciting and vibrant exchange with policy-makers and key higher education stakeholders on the merits and shortcomings of rankings and the uses made of them.
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05-May-2011
In a globally competitive, knowledge-based economy, having skills is no longer just the advantage but a necessity. While many countries have developed strategies to improve the skills level of their citizens, their success in implementing them varies widely.To help them, the OECD is preparing a Skills Strategy with the aim of fostering a cross-government, peer-learning approach towards improving the supply of, and anticipating the demand for, skilled workers.
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26-Apr-2011
These Pointers for Policy Development are drawn from the Thematic Review of Tertiary Education, which covered tertiary education policies in 24 countries. The findings of this review are presented in Tertiary Education for the Knowledge Society, published in September 2008.
Background reports prepared by 21 countries, Reviews of Tertiary Education in 14 countries and other documents of the review are also available on the OECD website .
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from 10-Feb-2011 to 11-Feb-2011
This conference looked at innovative ways in how HEIs can best contribute to making their cities and regions stronger, cleaner and fairer. It was a unique opportunity to meet and network with Higher Education leaders while discussing and debating valuable and relevant topics. Presentations are now available online.
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10-Jan-2011
This issue invites you to join the OECD Conference Higher Education in Regions in Seville on the 10-11th of February. It also includes the publication of OECD Peer Review Reports in the State of Veracruz (Mexico) and Catalonia (Spain).
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04-Jan-2011
With a population of over 7 million Veracruz is the third most populous state in
Mexico. Veracruz features a traditional and resource-based economy, low skilled
population and high poverty rates. This report oulines how Veracruz can transform itself from a lagging and under-performing region into a centre of knowledge and innovation.
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04-Jan-2011
Catalonia is the main contributor to Spain’s economy. For a long time it has led strategic investment in research and development in Spain and developed highly successful programmes to attract talent. The region also has a unique identity with its own language and a distinct cultural heritage. Catalonia is now feeling the effects of the economic crisis. This report outlines how Catalonia can prepare for the post-crisis economy with the help of the university system.
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15-Dec-2010
Get the latest news from the Programme on Institutional Management in Higher Education. This issue reports on the September IMHE General Conference - www.oecd.org/edu/imhe/generalconference - and includes updates on quality teaching in higher education, AHELO, the reviews on higher education in regional and city development and introduces new work on internationalisation.
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08-Dec-2010
The State of Victoria is a knowledge-intensive centre for Australia: Educational services are Victoria’s strongest export worth more than AUD 5 billion, surpassing tourism and automotive sectors. This report outlines how Victoria’s higher education institutions can continue to increase participation in higher education, widen access to lower socio-economic groups and help transform Victoria into an innovative state with knowledge-intensive industries and jobs.
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