Bologna - is the UK missing out?
Endpoint: Tony Ashmore has the last word
In 1999, the UK's HE minister, Baroness Blackstone, met her counterparts from 28 other European countries in Bologna where they all agreed that by 2010 they would establish a European Higher Education Area by '. adopting a system of comparable degrees . [and the] . establishment of a system of credits - such as ECTS [European Credit Transfer System]'.
Later this month, the now 45 signatories to the Bologna declaration will meet in London to review progress. But can the UK's representatives, Bill Rammell (MP) and Universities UK president Drummond Bone, be confident of the UK's contribution so far and its commitment to the tasks ahead?
Thanks for using Education in Chemistry. You can view one Education in Chemistry article per month as a visitor.
Register for Teach Chemistry for free, unlimited access
Registration is open to all teachers and technicians at secondary schools, colleges and teacher training institutions in the UK and Ireland.
Get all this, plus much more:
- unlimited access to resources, core practical videos and Education in Chemistry articles
- teacher well-being toolkit, personal development resources and online assessments
- applications for funding to support your lessons
Already a Teach Chemistry member? Sign in now.
Not eligible for Teach Chemistry? Sign up for a personal account instead, or you can also access all our resources with Royal Society of Chemistry membership.