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Join the London Ministerial Conference of the Bologna Process in May 2007 to discuss progress, priorities, and future challenges in higher education. Contribute through panel discussions, reports, and interventions. Engage with delegates from 46 countries in English, with interpretation in French and German. Discussions will focus on the EHEA post-2010, internationalization, success factors, and the London communiqué.
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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