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Publications 2023 Digitalisation, Global, Refugees
Jenneke Lokhoff and Chiara Finocchietti: In qualifications recognition, a milestone has been reached
University World NewsThe Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education (Global Convention) entered into force on 5 March. On this background, the article outlines current trends in student mobility, forced migration, flexibilisation and digitisation, sustainability, and the potential impact of the Global Recognition Convention on these aspects.
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Publications 2023 Digitalisation
Sjur Bergan: How will AI impact upon the recognition of qualifications?
University World NewsThis University World News article outlines how the emergence of AI will impact the recognition of qualifications, including whether AI changes the basic assumptions on which recognition is based, for example with regard to the authenticity of qualifications.
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Publications 2023 Digitalisation, Qualifications
Micro-credentials for lifelong learning and employability: Uses and possibilities
OECDMicro-credentials are increasingly prominent in discussions around education, training and labour market policy. Policymakers, educators and trainers across the world envision micro-credentials to be an innovation with a multitude of potential uses and benefits – a sort of all-purpose solution for the problems confronting education, training and labour market systems – and some have begun to integrate them into existing practice and policy frameworks. This paper outlines their potential applications and benefits.
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Publications 2023 Convention, Global
Brendan O’Malley: UN treaty on qualifications recognition enters into force
University World NewsThe Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education will come into force on Sunday 5 March, becoming the first legally binding United Nations instrument on higher education, fostering international mobility and opening up increased opportunities for students and qualification holders worldwide.
This University World News article outlines the convention’s history, rationale and potential significance.
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