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Poland must accelerate reform of tertiary education, OECD says

19-Sep-2007

In some respects, Poland has joined the ranks of countries with a modern, responsive and creative system of tertiary education. But the process of modernisation is incomplete and the tertiary system must accelerate further reforms to respond to the social and economic pressures facing Poland.

Expanding higher education can boost job chances for early school-leavers too

18-Sep-2007

More widespread university education means more prosperous economies and provides rich rewards in the labour market for those who graduate.  Furthermore, the job prospects for the less well qualified do not appear to be damaged by the expansion of higher education and may even be improved, according to the latest edition of the OECD’s annual Education at a Glance.

Globally Competitive, Locally Engaged – Higher Education and Regions

18-Sep-2007

This conference on 19-21 September 2007 in Valencia, Spain, will: 
• Provide an opportunity for policy makers to reflect on the role of higher education institutions in regional development in the globalising knowledge-based economy. 
• Help national and regional governments and HEIs to develop strategies for ensuring global excellence and local focus of higher education. 
• Explore the strategic role of HEIs as drivers of regional economic, social and cultural development. 
• Provide an opportunity for networking and sharing good practice. 

Encourager succès et productivité : des outils pour que l’université devienne un lieu de travail attractif

07-May-2007

Conférence à Paris les 3-4 septembre organisée aves les Universités de Cambridge et de Harvard, Universitas 21.
Les institutions « qui réussissent » attirent, retiennent et motivent les meilleurs et les plus brillants du corps enseignant et des chercheurs. Elles sont également soutenues par du personnel technique et administratif excellent, du personnel de maintenance et toute une gamme d’autres travailleurs. Inscrivez-vous et prenez connaissance des méthodes et des exemples qui fonctionnent.

"What Works" 2007 - Supporting Success and Productivity Practical Tools for Making Your University a Great Place to Work, 3-4 September 2007, Paris

04-May-2007

Higher education is going through a period of unprecedented change. Institutions are under pressure to improve quality, increase efficiency and open up access. Internationalisation, accountability and engagement are expected of them. They compete for reputation, funding and students, and, increasingly, for the highly-skilled faculty and staff who have choices about where to work. This IMHE/OECD conference is jointly organised with Coache, Universitas 21 and the University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education.

On the Edge: Securing a Sustainable Future for Higher Education (Education Working Paper No. 7)

27-Apr-2007

This report examines the conditions needed to secure the future financial sustainability of institutions of higher education from a national (policy) and institutional (management) perspective.

Funding Systems and their Effects on Higher Education Systems - International Report (Education Working Paper No. 6)

27-Apr-2007

This study focuses on higher education funding systems in: Austria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Norway, Portugal and the Slovak Republic. Each study was designed and conducted within an overall common framework by a project partner from the respective country.
 

Register for the conference on Higher Education in the 21st Century - Diversity of Missions

17-Apr-2007

This conference is organised in Dublin 25-27 June 2007.  Around the world, higher education and higher education institutions are changing rapidly. Traditional academic cultures and relationships are being challenged, bringing new social dynamics to higher education systems and increasing diversity and differentiation within and between institutions. The conference aims to create a better understanding of these issues and tensions. For more information and to register: www.heconference.dit.ie

Ouverture des inscriptions pour la conférence internationale sur l'enseignement supérieur au 21eme siècle - Diversité des missions

17-Apr-2007

Cette conférence aura lieu à Dublin les 25-27 juin. Elle est organisée par le Dublin Institute of technology en partenariat avec d'autres organisations dont l'IMHE (Le Programme de l'OCDE sur la gestion des établissements d’enseignement supérieur). Pour plus d'informations et pour s'inscrire: www.heconference.dit.ie




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OECD Education Lighthouse

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OECD Education Lighthouse

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This book is the first volume in the Higher Education to 2030 series, which takes a forward-looking approach to analysing the impact of various contemporary trends on tertiary education systems.

Higher Education to 2030 (Vol. 1): Demography

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This publication explores a range of helpful policy measures and institutional reforms.

Higher Education and Regions: Globally Competitive, Locally Engaged
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