CHARONA II session at EAIE

UK NARIC contributed to a successful session at the EAIE Conference in Glasgow (15-18 September) co-presenting with NOKUT. The Changing Role of NARICs gave an update on the CHARONA and CHARONA II research projects, discussing how the current and previous projects are examining the evolution of the ENIC-NARIC national information centres and the ENIC-NARIC network in response to reforms and developments in Europe and also stakeholder requirements. The session also discussed how Charona II is pinpointing areas of future development for ENIC-NARICs in light of perceptions and changing requirements.

NOKUT presented a Nordic perspective and considered how the ENIC-NARIC role has developed, in response to the evolving needs of an increasingly diverse stakeholder group.

Information on the ENIC/NARIC network

While examining the responses received from the survey, the CHARONA II project team noticed that many of our stakeholders were interested to learn more about ENIC/NARICs. As a response, here is some useful information regarding the ENIC/NARIC network:

Many (but not all) countries have a recognition centre that is known as an ENIC (European Network of Information Centres) or NARIC (National Academic Recognition Information Centre). The ENIC/NARIC centres provide a wide range of services including (but not limited to) the recognition of academic and professional qualifications.

The ENIC Network was established in order to implement the Lisbon Recognition Convention and develop policy and practice for the recognition of qualifications. The exact services provided by each recognition centre vary, but they all generally participate in the recognition of foreign diplomas, degrees, and other qualifications. They also provide information on their national education and international education systems.

The NARIC network was created in 1984 as an initiative of the European Commission. The NARIC centres have a similar focus to those in the ENIC Network, however, they also assist in the promotion of mobility of students, teachers and researchers by providing information and advice regarding academic recognition of diplomas and periods of study in other countries.

To find information specific to the recognition centre in your country, please visit the ENIC/NARIC network website: http://www.enic-naric.net/

The CHARONA II Survey is now closed

Thank you again to everyone who participated in the CHARONA II survey. We received a large number of responses from many of our global stakeholders. The CHARONA II team are currently analysing the responses and will be using the data to help determine how to move forward with the project.

The CHARONA II team met in Dublin earlier this month to discuss the results and determine which stakeholders we would need to consult with further. Multiple national and international stakeholders were identified, and some will be approached by members of the CHARONA II project team over the following months.

The CHARONA II Survey is still open!

Thank you to those who have participated in the CHARONA II project by completing the survey! The survey has now been live for one month and we have received responses from a wide range of stakeholders across the world; however, we still need to hear from more. If you have not been able to participate yet, there is still time! Please click here to be directed to the survey.

Hurry before the survey is closed! The next phase of the project, the targeted consultation will begin shortly. More information regarding the progress of the project will follow in future updates.

The CHARONA II survey is now live!

The CHARONA II survey on the role and work of recognition centres (ENIC/NARICs) is open and being distributed globally to relevant stakeholders. Developed by the CHARONA II team, the survey aims to investigate how well recognition centres (ENIC/NARICs) are meeting the needs of stakeholders. The feedback will help us to evaluate how we are doing, but also help shape our future role and the services we provide. The short survey only takes 5-7 minutes to complete. If you would like to participate, please click here to be directed to the survey.

On behalf of the project team, we thank you for your time and contribution!