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General Assembly & Workshop 2025

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Dear CEENQA members,

We are delighted to invite you to our General Assembly and Workshop 2025, generously hosted by our colleagues from the Estonian Quality Agency for Education (HAKA). The event will take place on June 13 and 14 in Tallinn, Estonia.

This year’s workshop, titled “Higher Education’s Connection with the Labour Market,” will focus on the role of higher education institutions in aligning academic programs with labour market needs while ensuring quality assurance standards. The discussions will explore how quality assurance mechanisms can enhance graduates’ employability, foster industry collaboration, and support continuous curriculum improvement to meet evolving workforce demands.

You can find the programme here and practical information here.

Venue: The event will take place at Nordic Hotel Forum, Viru väljak 3, 10111 Tallinn.

Registration:
Each agency may send up to two representatives to the event, only one of whom will act as the official representative with voting rights in the General Assembly. Every participant must officially register through this form: https://forms.gle/9YdP8uich4rANdXf6
The registration deadline is 9 May.

General Assembly:
During the General Assembly, elections will be held for four positions on the Executive Board. Three current board members are eligible for re-election. It is important to note that among the four elected members, at least one must represent a European non-EU member state, and one must come from Central Asia or the Caucasus.
Each CEENQA member agency is entitled to nominate a representative for a position on the Executive Board. If you wish to do so, please submit the candidate’s contact details, a short CV, and your agency’s nomination by 9 May.
You will receive all nominations and other important materials for the General Assembly in due time before the event.

Accommodation and Visa:
Visa information and accommodation options for your stay are listed in the “Practical Information” document. Please ensure that you book your hotel and arrange your visa in time.
Do not hesitate to contact the Secretariat if you have any questions about the event (secretariat@ceenqa.org)

Credit: Visit Tallinn website, photo by Jaak Nilson

Higher Education Conference 2025, Priština, Kosovo

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On behalf of the Kosovo Accreditation Agency, we hereby invite you to participate in the: Higher Education Conference 2025, Internationalizing for Impact: “Quality Enhancement in a Globalized Education” taking place on 30 September 2025 in Pristina, Kosovo.

KAA encourages you to Save the Date and join us for discussions on quality enhancement and internationalization in higher education.

For more information, feel free to contact the agency or visit the following website: www.akreditimi.rks-gov.net.

EQUality through AccreditaTION (EQUATION)

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On behalf of the EQUATION Project team and CEEMAN, we are delighted to invite you to the Dissemination Event, a key milestone in the Erasmus+ KA220-HED project, EQUality through AccreditaTION (EQUATION).

The event will take place on March 4, 2025, at IEDC-Bled School of Management, with the option to participate virtually.

This event will provide a valuable opportunity to engage with experts and peers as we present and discuss the key outcomes of our project. We will share insights into the Gender Equality Guidelines for Accreditation Institutions and Gender Equality Plans (GEPs) for business schools, exploring the broader implications of integrating gender mainstreaming into business school accreditation. The discussions will highlight research findings, best practices, and implementation strategies, with expert perspectives on adapting accreditation standards to align with sustainability and gender equality goals.

We will also facilitate thought-provoking conversations on embedding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) principles within accreditation, addressing challenges and solutions for overcoming resistance to change. The event will bring together accreditation bodies, business school leaders, and policy experts, fostering meaningful exchanges and collaboration. To further strengthen professional connections, we invite you to join us for an engaging networking dinner in the evening.

Your presence at this event would be greatly valued, and we sincerely hope you can join us in shaping the future of inclusive and equitable higher education accreditation practices.

Please confirm your attendance by February 15, 2025, by registering at https://forms.gle/m954nQ7G8uAhyZ2w5 . Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.

We look forward to welcoming you to this important discussion.

CEENQA Board Meeting in Sarajevo

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The CEENQA Board met in Sarajevo to discuss strategic priorities and finalize the work plan for 2025. A key focus of the meeting was shaping the program for the upcoming Annual Workshop and General Assembly, ensuring engaging discussions on the topic of higher education’s connection with the labor market. The meeting also provided an opportunity to strengthen the Board’s collaboration, exchange best practices, and thus reinforce CEENQA’s role in promoting excellence in quality assurance across Central and Eastern Europe.
The Board extends its gratitude to the hosts—the University of Sarajevo and the Agency for Development of Higher Education and Quality Assurance of Bosnia and Herzegovina (HEA).