Knowledge Alliances and Sector Skills Alliances

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1 Knowledge Alliances and Sector Skills Alliances Infoday 23rd November 2015 Peter BAUR (EACEA) 1

2 Context Europe faces major economic, social and cultural challenges Education is more important than ever! 2

3 President Juncker: Agenda for Jobs, Growth, Fairness and Democratic Change Number 1 Priority: Strengthen Europe's competitiveness, create jobs and growth. People Europe needs to reduce unemployment, in particular youth unemployment Europe needs to create a climate of entrepreneurship Europe needs to stimulate innovation Key role for education and training 3

4 Education and Training 2020 Stocktaking exercice in 2014 People Draft Joint Report adopted by Commission end of August Final Joint Report adopted by Council and Commission on 23 November 2015 Valid until

5 Education and Training 2020 Strategic objectives confirmed: Making lifelong learning and mobility a reality; Improving the quality and efficiency of education and training; People Promoting equity, social cohesion and active citizenship; Enhancing creativity and innovation, including entrepreneurship, at all levels of education and training 5

6 Education and Training 2020 New priorities: Relevant and high-quality skills and competences developed through lifelong learning, focusing on learning outcomes for employability, innovation, active citizenship and well-being; People Inclusive education, equality, non-discrimination and the promotion of civic competences; Open and innovative education and training, including by fully embracing the digital era; Strong support for teachers, trainers, school leaders and other educational staff; Transparency and recognition of skills and qualifications to facilitate learning and labour mobility; Sustainable investment, performance and efficiency of education and training systems. 6

7 Key Priorities of the EU Agenda for the Modernisation of Higher Education Increasing tertiary attainment levels Improving the quality and relevance of higher education Strengthening quality through mobility and cross-border cooperation Linking higher education, research and business for excellence and regional development Improving governance and funding 7

8 Improving the quality and relevance of higher education Involving employers and labour market institutions in the design and delivery of programmes, supporting staff exchanges and including practical experience in courses can help attune curricula to current and emerging labour market needs and foster employability and entrepreneurship. 8

9 Linking higher education, research and business for excellence and regional development Encourage partnership and cooperation with business as a core activity of higher education institutions, through reward structures, incentives for multidisciplinary and cross-organisational cooperation, and the reduction of regulatory and administrative barriers to partnerships between institutions and other public and private actors. 9

10 Innovation People - key actors in innovation process crucial role of education and learning; innovation is a people-driven process and education can help to make people more innovative. Innovation in education and innovation through education 10

11 Knowledge Alliances: Cooperation for Innovation Higher Education Research Business 11

12 Knowledge Alliances Knowledge Alliances are transnational projects between HEIs and businesses open to any discipline, sector and to cross-sectoral cooperation meant to have a short and long-term impact on the wide range of stakeholders involved, at individual, organisational and systemic level The partners share common goals and work together towards mutually beneficial results and outcomes 12

13 Goals Develop innovative ways of teaching and learning Stimulate entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial competence of students, academics and company staff Strengthen the flow and exchange of information and knowledge Stimulate the co-creation of knowledge and innovation Stimulate innovation in HE, Business and socio-economic environment Stimulate the cooperation between higher education institutions and companies Stimulate innovation in and through higher education 13

14 Important factors in University-Business relations Trust Respect Common interest Commitment Trust 14

15 Competition is strong Call applications were submitted 10 (6+4) funded projects Call applications were submitted 10 (8+2) funded projects Expectations are high 15

16 To emphasize Partnership is key for the success: solid commitment from all partners, balance of participating businesses & HEIs Focus on innovation: in higher education and/or in companies, people, policy, Impact: Results that will trigger short- and long-term impact (individual, organisation, eco-environment) 16

17 To summarize Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) - an important role to play in economic and social development. Address the challenges of the 21st century; to be better positioned to respond to demanding expectations, HEIs need to modernise. HEIs have to become more integrated into and take up significant responsibilities in society. People - key actors in innovation process crucial role of education and learning; innovation is a people-driven process and education can help to make people more innovative. Cooperation between the different stakeholders is essential No single actor or sector has sufficient knowledge or resources; it is important to develop a favourable climate, support a broad dialogue and coordination between individuals, universities and business, public and private institutions in order to create the best conditions possible to ensure economic and social growth. 17

18 Additional information on the internet Thank you very much!!! Erasmus+: 18