The ED-AFFICHE consortium has requested the European Commission to take a more proactive role in establishing the European degree, involving collaboration from 51 institutions and six university alliances, including EU-CONEXUS. After consultations with educational entities and the private sector, clear steps have been defined to overcome legislative and administrative obstacles, facilitating transnational joint degrees. This…
On May 13 and 14, Brussels hosted one of the most significant events in the field of quality assurance in higher education: a working group organized by the “Quality Assurance Fit for the Future (QA-FIT)” project. This meeting, part of a series of activities aimed at exploring and expanding the horizons of quality assurance, featured…
The General Director of the Valencian Agency for Evaluation and Foresight (AVAP), Javier Oliver, attended the ENQA 2024 Members Forum, held in Hannover, Germany, from April 17 to 19. This event has been an essential platform for discussing advances and challenges in quality assurance in the European higher education space. During the forum, topics related…
In an important step forward for the assurance of educational quality in the Valencian Community, the Valencian Agency for Evaluation and Foresight (AVAP) begins to implement the procedure for the verification and modification of higher education degrees as of this April. This achievement marks a milestone in the history of AVAP, which has managed to…
In an outstanding conference organised by the Agencia Estatal de Investigación (AEI) and with the collaboration of the “la Caixa” Foundation, renowned experts in the scientific field met to discuss the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in scientific evaluation systems. The event, which took place at the AEI headquarters in Madrid, was the epicentre of…
In a significant event for the Spanish scientific and university environment, the Valencian Agency for Assessment and Forecasting (AVAP) took part in the presentation of the National Chapter Spain, a pioneering initiative aimed at reforming research evaluation processes in Spain. This important meeting, organised by the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities in collaboration with…
AVAP’s General Director, Javier Oliver, participated in the launch of the UPV’s “Emplea 2024” programme, which helps students and graduates to position themselves in organisations. This innovative project will select 40 participants who will be mentored by leaders in different industries. The programme has demonstrated a positive impact on employability, with a high percentage of…
AVAP’s Consell has approved the update of the organic and functional regulations of the Valencian Agency for Evaluation and Foresight (AVAP) at its session on 9 January. This revision marks a milestone in the adaptation of the agency to the changing demands of the educational environment and the growing responsibility to guarantee quality in higher…
