European Commission President to speak to EUA Convention

President Barroso's presence demonstrates the importance the Commission attaches at the highest level to universities and to their contribution to building Europe in a number of key policy areas. Only one week after the Spring European Summit this will be a unique opportunity for participants to learn more about the European Commission's plans for refocusing the Lisbon strategy through increasing support to education, research and innovation.
Other highlights
-Key note speaker Ján Figel, European Commissioner for Education, Culture and Multilingualism ,-Key note speaker Kim Howells MP, Minister of State for Lifelong Learning, Further and Higher Education, Department for Education and Skills, UK ,-Presentation of the first findings of the Trends IV report on the state of play in implementing the Bologna reforms in higher education institutions across Europe based on site visits and information from over 60 institutions in 28 countries. , ,A final programme is now available at http://www.euaconvention.org(opens in new window)
Press events
Press conference with President Barroso and the EUA President, SATURDAY 2 APRIL 13.00-13.30
Press conference with Commissioner Figel, Kim Howells MP and the EUA President, THURSDAY 31 MARCH 16.00-16.30