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At the General Assembly of the European Association for the Applied Sciences in Higher Education (EURASHE) held in Portugal, Ulla Preeden, Rector of Tartu Applied Health Sciences University, was elected Vice-President of the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This marks the first time a representative of Estonian universities of applied sciences has reached such a high position in an international higher education network. Both Ulla Preeden and \u00dclle Ernits, Rector of Tallinn Health Care College and Chair of the Estonian Rectors\u2019 Conference of Universities of Applied Sciences, will represent Estonia in the newly formed EURASHE Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Significant Recognition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is a great recognition not only for us but for Estonian applied higher education more broadly. As Vice-President of EURASHE, I wish to highlight in international discussions how diverse and regionally accessible higher education is critically important for strengthening Europe\u2019s competitiveness and ensuring sustainable, long-term development,\u201d said Ulla Preeden<\/strong>. \u201cIt is also important to share Estonia\u2019s experience \u2013 from our successfully launched micro-credential program to the uniquely integrated system of vocational and applied higher education. We have both valuable practices to share and much to learn from others.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEstonia\u2019s representation in the highest council of European applied higher education gives us an excellent opportunity to help shape the future of the educational landscape across the Euroregion, bringing Estonian experience to Europe and bringing European insights back to Estonia. The EURASHE Council, which convened for the first time in June, is a new strategic level that brings together institutions representing applied higher education across Europe. Our focus will be primarily on the growing role and need for applied higher education, its research potential and quality, as well as international cooperation,\u201d explained \u00dclle Ernits<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ulla Preeden emphasized the unique structure of Estonian universities of applied sciences. \u201cOur European colleagues and others have shown great interest in the fact that most Estonian universities of applied sciences offer sector-specific vocational education alongside master’s programs. This kind of integration creates a natural bridge between vocational and top-level higher education and helps avoid the situation where vocational education becomes a dead-end for learners,\u201d explained Ulla Preeden. \u201cThese discussions \u2014 around competitiveness, recognition of qualifications, and quality assurance\u2014are currently in focus both in Europe and Estonia, and there is still untapped potential, extending all the way to practice-based doctoral studies.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Need for Practical Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00dclle Ernits stressed that practical skills are increasingly needed in today\u2019s changing and complex world. \u201cEurope does not just need more academic degrees but also practical skills that can be quickly and directly applied to enhance European competitiveness and solve major societal challenges. Demographic changes mean that we must support the reskilling and upskilling of people of all ages so they can contribute to the labor market and economy for longer and fulfill themselves both professionally and personally,\u201d said \u00dclle Ernits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEURASHE\u2019s field of activity is quite broad, but in the coming years, major emphasis will be placed on the quality and competitiveness of European higher education,\u201d added Ulla Preeden, naming the Joint European Degree as one key topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Joint European Degree would help harmonize quality standards in higher education, support the mobility of talent, and international cooperation. It would enable students to earn a qualification that makes the European Higher Education Area more coherent and attractive, increasing the trust and competitiveness of degrees on a global scale. EURASHE sees this as an important step, especially based on the experiences of universities of applied sciences participating in European University Alliances projects, to make cross-border learning and inter-institutional cooperation smoother,\u201d explained Ulla Preeden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00dclle Ernits added that a strong and diverse higher education network is essential for balanced development in Estonia and across all European regions. This opportunity to actively contribute and shape the future of higher education has been made possible thanks to the long-standing engagement of the Estonian Rectors\u2019 Conference of Universities of Applied Sciences<\/a> in EURASHE, where it has been an active member for over 10 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EURASHE<\/a> (European Association for the Applied Sciences in Higher Education) brings together institutions providing applied higher education from across Europe and beyond. Founded in 1990, the organization today represents over 550 institutions in 40 countries and is the leading network advocating for practice-oriented and labor market-responsive higher education. EURASHE promotes learner-centered and flexible solutions that respond to the rapidly changing demands of the labor market, and also supports regional development and social cohesion. The organization works closely with the European Commission and other international partners to shape the future of the European Higher Education and Research Area.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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