The EU's Agenda for the Modernization of Higher Education Systems

The modernization of higher education in Europe has made great progress in terms of the establishment of a single European Higher Education Area (EHEA) based on the shared architecture of a three cycle degree program and the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS).
Looking ahead, how does the European Union envision the development of higher education, particularly in relation to “improving the quality and relevance of teaching and learning,” “promoting mobility of students and staff and cross-border cooperation,” and “strengthening links among education, research, and innovation,” stated as key priorities in the modernization agenda for higher Education? How do EU initiatives such as the Erasmus+ relate to these priorities?
We invite Mr. Adam Tyson, acting Director for EU education policy at the Directorate General for Education and Culture of the European Commission, to discuss accomplishments, challenges, and future agendas for the modernization of higher education in Europe.

Jointly Organized: The Delegation of the European Union to Japan, The Ministry of Education Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Japan, and The National Institute for Educational Policy Research

Speaker: Mr. Adam Tyson, Acting Director, Modernization of Education II, Directorate-General for Education and Culture, European Commission

Date: December 10, 2015 11:00-12:30 (Registration 10:30-)

Venue: Delegation of the European Union to Japan, Europa House, 4-6-28 Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku Tokyo.  http://www.euinjapan.jp/about/map/

Language: English (with simultaneous interpretation into Japanese)

Registration: Please register by sending an email message with the following information to the Tuning National Centre for Japan at NIER (tuning@nier.go.jp) by Friday, December 4, 2015.

- Subject line: EU Higher Education forum, 　- Your full name and organization name

There is no registration fee. Seating capacity is 180. Please bring a photo ID.