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This conference, held during the Slovenian Presidency of the EU in April 2008, focused on the modernisation agenda for European universities. The conference discussed the importance of investment in lifelong learning, the role of universities in driving innovation, and the need for countries to find their own solutions while learning from each other. The European programmes were highlighted as sources of support for modernisation efforts.
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Modernising Europe's universities – The EU policy dimension on Tertiary Education Slovenian Presidency of the EU Conference Barbara Nolan Ljubljana, 2 April 2008.
Returns to investment at different levels of Lifelong Learning
Share of private and public spending in HE (OECD EaG 2007)
Participation in Lifelong Learning (% of aged 25- 64 participating in education and training in the 4 weeks prior to the survey)
The modernisation agenda deserves full attention Each country may find their own solutions All universities should play their part; and define their own destiny. Learning from each other will help getting the modernisation agenda ahead The European programmes will provide support * * * Thank you for your kind attention Conclusion