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Le bulletin d’informations N.11 de l’enseignement supérieur dans les régions, janvier 2011

26-Jan-2011

10 janvier 2011
Cette publication vous invite à vous associer à la conférence sur l’enseignement supérieur dans les régions à Séville les 10 et 11 février.
Ce numéro comprend également la publication des rapports d’examen par les pairs de l’OCDE dans l’État de Veracruz (Mexique) et de Catalogne (Espagne).

L’État de Veracruz : l’étude thématique sur l’enseignement supérieur dans le développement régional est désormais disponible

26-Jan-2011

Avec une population de presque 7 millions d’habitants, Veracruz est le troisième état le plus peuplé du Mexique. Veracruz dispose d'une économie traditionnelle, basée sur les ressources, avec une population peu qualifiée, et un taux élevé de pauvreté. Ce rapport met en avant comment Veracruz s’est transformé, d’une région sous performante, en retard à un centre de connaissance et d’innovation.

La Catalogne: l’étude thématique sur l’enseignement supérieur dans le développement régional est désormais disponible

26-Jan-2011

La Catalogne est le principal contributeur  économique de l’Espagne. Pendant longtemps, elle  a amené des investissements stratégiques dans la recherche et le développement en Espagne et développé des programmes remarquables pour attirer des talents. La région a également une identité propre avec son propre langage et son héritage culturel unique. La Catalogne ressent à présent les effets de la crise économique. Ce rapport souligne comment la Catalogne peut se préparer à l’après crise économique avec l’aide du système universitaire.

Higher Education in Regions Newsletter Nº11: January 2011

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).

 

State of Veracruz: Review of Higher Education in regional development is now available

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.

Catalonia: Review of Higher Education in regional development is now available

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.

IMHE Info December 2010

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.

Higher Education in Regions Newsletter N°10 December 2010

16-Dec-2010

This issue invites you to join the OECD Conference Higher Education in Regions in Seville in February 2011. It also includes the publication of OECD Peer Review Reports in the State of Victoria (Australia) and Andalusia (Spain) and the Self-evaluation Report of Free State (South Africa).

 

State of Victoria: Review of Higher Education in regional development is now available

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.

 

Rankings and the Reshaping of Higher Education - new publication

29-Nov-2010

In 2006, IMHE and the International Association of Universities (IAU) sponsored a study examining how HEIs are responding to higher education rankings and their impact or influence on key stakeholders. Phase 2 was launched in 2008 with focus on institutional and stakeholder views of the impact of rankings.

Interest in rankings has continued unabated and Ellen Hazelkorn has now written Rankings and the Reshaping of Higher Education: The Battle for World-Class Excellence, the first comprehensive study of rankings from a global perspective.

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Events

International conference on Higher Education at a Time of Crisis: Challenges and Opportunities, 29-30 June

from 29-Jun-2009 to 30-Jun-2009

OECD’s Programme on Institutional Management in Higher Education announces plans for a conference on the impact of the economic crisis on higher education institutions on 29-30 June hosted by the Copenhagen Business School  in co-operation with OECD/IMHE.

The conference will debate questions of supply and demand, costs and income in higher education and will analyse the role and responsibility of higher education institutions and how to transform these challenges into opportunities.

The quality, relevance and impact of higher education - Conference organised by OECD’s Programme on Institutional Management in Higher Education (IMHE)

from 08-Sep-2008 to 10-Sep-2008

In today’s knowledge-driven economy, higher education is a major driver of economic competitiveness. OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría will participate in a panel discussion focusing on value for money in higher education. Other sessions of the conference will cover such topics as Assessing Learning and Employment Outcomes and Reputation and Ranking – the impact on institutional strategy and behaviour of international ranking tables. Registration is now closed.

The papers presented at the conference on Management of Human Resources in Higher Education are online

from 25-Aug-2005 to 26-Aug-2005

Higher education institutions, whether public or private, and regardless of national structures of finance and governance, are facing a number of challenges related to strategies for and management of human resources. This conference dealt with a variety of new issues and problems. When ready, the papers presented at the conference are posted on the web.



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