Thematic Peer Group A gathered today for its last meeting for this working period in Tallin, Estonia. Members had discussions on the work of TPG A and qualification framework and made fruitful reflections on the Tirana Communique, and insights on the future priorities of TPG A.

TPG B gathered today in 📍Rome Italy to analyse the work done for the 2021-2024 work period, the results on supporting the implementation of Bologna Process Key Commitment 2️⃣ on recognition and discuss synergies among 5️⃣ second generation regional conventions on recognition.

Today the BFUG Secretariat representatives are participating at the Seminar of the TPG B at thehouse of the American Studies center in 📍Rome, Italy. Main topics are related to digitalization, the adoption of new technologies and the presentation of practical experiences.

What is the Bologna Process? 🎓 Explore a cornerstone initiative reshaping #highereducation in Europe. Learn how it enhances academic mobility, ensures quality, and fosters collaboration among universities. IN-GLOBAL EHEA - BFUG youtu.be/rPvnk66FwwI?si…

📍Tirana - The Ministerial Conference of the European Higher Education Area is being held in Albania, with the aim of approaching the fundamental values ​​of education, internationalization, academic freedom, institutional autonomy, the social dimension and public responsibility

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We have started with the 1️⃣st parallel session focused on “Good practices and challenges to implementation of the Bologna Process”.

2️⃣nd parallel session “Encouraging transnational cooperation and tools to foster EHEA mobility”.

3️⃣rd parallel session “Digital and Green Skills for the European Workforce: the role of HE in preparing for future/ new professions, including the responsible use of AI in Research and Education”.

4️⃣rth parallel session “Good practices and challenges to implementation of the principles on the social dimension of higher education in the EHEA”.

We have started with the 1️⃣st session with the main focus on “The Berlin Process as one of the good practice examples of regional cooperation in implementing the Bologna Process”.

Session 2: Opportunities and challenges for recognition of academic qualifications: The Lisbon Recognition Convention in the context of the Global Convention and other Regional Conventions on recognition.

Session 3: Mobility and internationalization as instruments to build bridges among macro regions.

Head of the BFUG Secretariat, Edlira Kahani Subashi, during the Ministerial Conference that was held in Tirana on 29-30May, left an interview for Euronews televizion. Listen to her full interview 📺 on our Facebook Channel

The 5️⃣th Meeting of Thematic Peer Group C is being held today in Constanta, Romania concluding an intensive work period for the 2021-2024 cycle. The meeting will be focused on the digitalization of QA processes, as well as giving an overview on the Tirana Ministerial Communiqué

The ninety-second Bologna Follow-Up Group Board meeting, hosted by Iceland in Reykjavik, marks the beginning of a new work cycle after the adoption of the Tirana Communiqué in May 2024. Click the link below to access the full agenda for today’s meeting: ehea.info/page-bfug-boar…

Greece has officially deposited its instrument of accession to the Lisbon Recognition Convention With Greece joining the Convention, a significant milestone has been achieved: all European Higher Education Area member states have ratified the LRC! Let’s welcome Greece!

New EHEA Framework for the Social Dimension – what does it tell us and where are we heading? Find out more about the event and join us by accessing this link: facebook.com/EHEA.info/post…

Register for the EURASHE 34th Annual Conference! On 14-15 May, EURASHE is organising its 34th Annual Conference in Portalegre (PT) under the theme "Place, Knowledge, Skills: Applied universities driving regional competitiveness". eurashe.eu/events/annual-…

The first meeting of the Advisory Group on the ECTS User's Guide revision took place on Monday in Brussels, chaired and hosted by the European Commission. Read more here (linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…).