Quality Assessment in England

HEADLINES

Risk to Global Reputation from QAA Decision in England (University World News, November 26, 2022) “University leaders are warning that the international reputation for the quality of higher education provision in the United Kingdom cannot be taken for granted as it remains unclear what will happen to quality assessment and assurance after the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) gives up its role as the independent quality body for England in four months’ time.”

Number of NAAC—Accredited Institutions in Bihar Falls From 139 to 34 (Hindustan Times [India], November 28, 2022) “While several states release state-level analysis of accredited higher education institutions on a yearly basis, Bihar’s falling number is a matter of concern.”

Export Report Criticizes Trinity College Over its Governance and Management Structures (Independent.ie, November 24, 2022) “Governance and management structures in the 430-year-old university are among areas needing improvement, according to a report for Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).”

The Quality Challenge in On-line Learning Partnerships (Campus Morning Mail [Australia], November 15, 2022) “Institutions must assess risk and develop strong governance and a quality assurance framework for third-party course delivery.”

Lisbon Convention: Studying Abroad – A Reality for Students in 54 Countries Across Europe (UNESCO, November 15, 2022) “The second Monitoring Report of the Implementation of the Lisbon Convention shows that fair, transparent and non-discriminatory recognition of higher education qualifications remains paramount for ensuring that all students can access higher education and the labour market.”