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While European quality assurance standards apply to all higher education provision by European universities, including to #microcredentials, the challenge is dealing with that in practice, said EUA’s @mariakelo.bsky.social to @uniworldnews.bsky.social

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EU pushes micro-credentials but recognition lags behind
While the European Union and its associated institutions are supporting the development and acceptance of micro-credentials across Europe, experts say...
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October 30, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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EUA welcomes the @ec.europa.eu's proposals for the EU’s next multiannual financial framework #MFF for 2028–2034, particularly the commitment to retain #HorizonEU and @euerasmusplus.bsky.social as stand-alone programmes.

🔗Read our initial reaction at buff.ly/HpafwBT
July 18, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Today I spoke at @unesco.org about the importance of creating frameworks for #micro-credentials, while protecting some of their unique characteristics: flexibility and responsiveness @eua.eu
June 25, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Representing @eua.eu today at @unesco.org Intergovernmental conference on the Global recognition convention for higher education qualifications in Paris. Countries discuss how to move forward in ensuring that country borders no longer are an obstacle for HE mobility
June 24, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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Five years since the @ec.europa.eu presented its first ideas, EUA’s @mariakelo.bsky.social reflects on what we now know about the European degree.
🔗 bit.ly/4jOcbwH
ℹ️ The full #EUAExpertVoices article is available on @uniworldnews.bsky.social
Quality label or new degree? European degree may be both [Op-ed]
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June 20, 2025 at 2:45 PM
I am thrilled and honoured that I was asked to contribute to this great collection of “think pieces” by a diversity of experts covering an incredible range of topics.
Mine covers ideas on the future of QA and how it can support academic values.
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June 17, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Thank you to @unaeuropa.bsky.social for the invitation to a mini-seminar to discuss #qa with some alliances and qa agencies in light of the EU council conclusion. @eua.eu is ready to support all our members in an alliance also on this topic!
June 17, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Pastora Martinez @uocuniversitat.bsky.social : Universities have not waited for the European degree blueprint, we have had joint programmes many years ago. But the European degree would provide a more stable framework, which we need to make things work better
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June 13, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Our panel discussed positive impact and pressing challenges of the European University Alliances. In the name of @eua.eu I underlined the importance to ensure opportunities for international experiences to all, within and outside of alliances, and wide sharing of experiences
June 12, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Today in beautiful Wroclaw at the 3rd forum of European University Alliances. In my intervention I underline their positive impact on internationalisation but also remind of the importance of not creating a two-tier system between ins and outs
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June 12, 2025 at 6:53 AM
A great think-piece on #qualityassurance and #sustainability - go and read it!
Quality assurance has an important role to play to help universities better understand the relevance of their #sustainability strategies and the impact of their actions.

📝 #EUAExpertVoices article by Geneviève Le Fort, HES-SO Haute école spécialisée de Suisse: buff.ly/NxozaC7

#EduSky
Can you really assess a university’s commitment to sustainability?
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June 10, 2025 at 8:49 AM
An important milestone for European higher education!

@eua.eu welcomes the phased approach to European Degree; support for flexible, enhancement oriented QA; and the call for parity of esteem in academic careers acknowledging teaching as well as research

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https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2025/05/12/council-takes-steps-towards-a-new-joint-european-degree-label/?utm_source=brevo&utm_campaign=AUTOMATED%20-%20Alert%20-%20Newsletter&u...
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May 13, 2025 at 1:08 PM
@eua.eu Secretary General Amanda Crowfoot welcomes the step-by-step approach to the #EuropeanDegree in Brussels

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May 13, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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Ahead of the #EYCS on 12 May, @mariakelo.bsky.social highlights that whatever form the #Europeandegree takes, it shouldn't be used to justify further delays in implementing already agreed international cooperation tools & reforms linked to the Bologna Process. buff.ly/Am4aF3b
Quality label or new degree? European degree may be both [Op-ed]
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May 9, 2025 at 6:18 AM
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Now available in #OpenAccess: link.springer.com/book/9783031751400

📚 EUA's Maria Kelo coordinated the section on "Innovative Teaching and Learning Towards a Sustainable and Effective Student-Centered Learning" alongside Romiţă Iucu.

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April 4, 2025 at 9:03 AM
@eua.eu key principles for academic careers were unanimously adopted by the association’s Council today in Riga! Well done to all those involved and special thanks and congratulations to all those involved in the making of!
April 9, 2025 at 11:40 AM
It was such a privilege and pleasure to take part in this event! Later in the morning we had also a great discussion and reflection on what the future of the #EHEA #QA framework should look like
Cooperation - Trust - Quality.
"Universities have an important role in promoting a culture of cooperation in our current geopolitical situation," highlighted Maria Kelo during the Annual Quality Conference of the Swedish Rectors' Conference this morning.

#EdChat #HigherEducation
March 13, 2025 at 1:14 PM