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The Erasmus Student Network actively participated in the fourth LLL-week that took place from the 8^th to 11^th of December in the premises of the European Parliament. Several organisations participated together with ESN in the LLL fair where several promotional materials were distributed to stakeholders and decision makers such as MEPs and different state representatives. ESN had a successful representation and actively contributed to the debates and panel discussions organised by EUCIS-LLL. More...

Sous la responsabilité de la Directrice, Adhésions et développement des programmes de l’AIU, le/la Chargé/e de Programmes contribuera à l’élaboration des programmes et projets de l’AIU relatifs au thème de l’Enseignement supérieur pour le développement durable et de l’Education dans l’agenda de développement post-2015, tel qu’il a été défini par les Nations Unies. Le travail du/de la Chargé/e de Programmes comprend notamment le développement du Portail mondial de l’AIU sur l’enseignement supérieur pour le développement durable (HESD) : www.iau-hesd.net/fr.
Le/la Chargé/e de Programmes participera également à la rédaction d’AIU Horizons, le magazine de l’Association.
Le/la Chargé/e de Programmes sera tenu de collaborer avec les autres membres du personnel de l’AIU ainsi qu’avec un vaste réseau d’experts de l’enseignement supérieur et du développement durable dans des établissements et organisations du monde entier. More...

L'Association internationale des Universités (AIU) recherche sa/son Responsable des Publications de Référence. Sous la supervision de la Directrice des Projets et Services d'Information de l'AIU, la/le Responsable des Publications de Référence aura pour charge la gestion et la mise à jour de la base de données sur les systèmes et établissements d'enseignement supérieur du monde entier (WHED - World Higher Education Database) et de plusieurs autres produits et services d'information.
Les candidats devront avoir un diplôme de 2ème cycle en sciences de l'information, au minimum 3 ans d'expérience et une bonne connaissance de l'anglais et du français. Le descriptif complet du poste est disponible ici.
Date limite de dépôt des candidatures: 31 janvier 2015.
Contact: Angella Nino, Responsable, Administration et Finances. More...

The International Association of Universities (IAU) is looking for its Manager, Reference Publications. Under the supervision of the IAU Director, Information Projects and Services, the Manager, Reference Publications is in charge of the management and update of the World Higher Education Database and several other information products and services.
Candidates should hold a post-graduate diploma in the information field, have a minimum of three years of experience, and have a good knowledge of English and French. See the full job description here.
Deadline for applications: 31 January 2015.
Contact: Angella Nino, Manager, Finance and Administration. More...

Reporting to the Director, IAU Membership and Programme Development the program officer will contribute to the development of IAU programmes and projects related to the topic of Higher Education for Sustainable Development and Education in the Post 2015 development agenda as defined by the UN. Work includes the development of the *IAU Global Portal on Higher Education for Sustainable Development *(HESD): www.iau-hesd.net.
The Program Officer will also assist with the editing of IAU Horizons, the Association’s magazine.
The Program Officer will be expected to collaborate with other IAU staff as well as with a large network of higher education and sustainable development experts in institutions and organizations around the world. More...

HEFCE and the higher education funding bodies in Wales and Northern Ireland are seeking views on future approaches to quality assessment.
The Quality Assessment Review Steering Group (Note 2) has today published a discussion document which aims to stimulate wide-ranging discussion and debate on the broad purpose, principles and parameters of any future arrangements. More...

HEFCE has identified good practice case studies of institutions presenting their financial information in a way that is accessible to students.
In March 2014 we published a circular letter and reports on presenting income and expenditure information to students. This was to encourage greater transparency to students and the wider public about how institutions spend their income. More...

Universities UK has published a survey, a joint initiative with HEFCE and the Department for Communities and Local Government, providing an initial assessment of how universities are preparing for the European Structural and Investment Funds programme 2014 – 2020 (ESIF).
The survey shows that the higher education sector is making good progress. Interest is also higher than the previous 2007-2013 programme. The ESIF brings together different strands of EU funding to support a programme for local economic growth. This focuses on innovation, research and development, support for SMEs, low carbon, skills, employment and social inclusion. More...

In this course you will develop and enhance your ability to think critically, assess information and develop reasoned arguments in the context of the global challenges facing society today.
Critical thinking is the ability to gather and assess information and evidence in a balanced and reflective way to reach conclusions that are justified by reasoned argument based on the available evidence. Critical thinking is a key skill in the information age, valuable in all disciplines and professions. More...