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Preparation for the Ministerial Conference of the Bologna Process – London, May 2007. Keith Andrews Department for education and Skills. Preparation for the Ministerial Conference of the Bologna Process – London, May 2007. The London Conference Overview of event
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Preparation for the Ministerial Conference of the Bologna Process – London, May 2007 Keith Andrews Department for education and Skills
Preparation for the Ministerial Conference of the Bologna Process – London, May 2007 The London Conference • Overview of event • Ways in which you may contribute • Short focused interventions Timescale • 17-18 May 2007
Preparation for the Ministerial Conference of the Bologna Process – London, May 2007 Delegations • 46 countries • Maximum of 5 members in each country’s delegation • Minister; senior official; BFUG member; university rector; student representative • Working language – English (French and German interpretation available)
Preparation for the Ministerial Conference of the Bologna Process – London, May 2007 Content of event • Objectives - • Maintain momentum in Process • Assessment of what needs to be done to cteate the EHEA by 2010 • Review of progress since 2005 • Set out agreed priorities for 2007-2009
Preparation for the Ministerial Conference of the Bologna Process – London, May 2007 Content of event • Main focus – finalise text of London communique • Initial discussion of EHEA post-2010 • Discussion of higher education reform beyond Bologna – the challenge of internationalisation of higher education
Preparation for the Ministerial Conference of the Bologna Process – London, May 2007 Content of event • Reporting on progress since May 2005 • Panel discussions on key characteristics of successful EHEA • Discussion of London communique
Preparation for the Ministerial Conference of the Bologna Process – London, May 2007 Opportunities for input • Short written reports in advance on country progress • Discussions on draft communique • Panel sessions
Preparation for the Ministerial Conference of the Bologna Process – London, May 2007 Summary • Big event – around 300 delegates • Hope it will be participative and forward looking • Time is tight – interventions will have to be short and focused • Time to influence London Communiqué is during drafting process - not at the event • Conference provides opportunities for informal exchanges with colleagues from across the EHEA