The EU high-level group on modernisation of higher education published on the 18th June its first report on improving the quality of teaching and learning in universities. The group, chaired by former President of Ireland Mary McAleese, makes 16 recommendations which include a call for mandatory certified training for professors and other higher education teaching staff, more focus on helping students to develop entrepreneurial and innovative skills, and the creation of a European Academy of Teaching and Learning.
For more information and the complete report:
http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-13-554_en.htm
