Full Summer School schedule (pdf).
Where: University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
When: 5 - 9 July 2010
Cost: €600
Video: Short video of the summer school themes
Please note: For a full refund, notice of cancellation must be received by the end April 2010 as per the Summer School registration form.
The Bologna process is intended to facilitate the mobility of people, the transparency and recognition of qualifications, quality and the development of a European dimension to higher education. All Bologna countries have agreed to be fully compliant with the Bologna Process by end 2010.
With this deadline fast approaching, now is your opportunity to acquire the strategies and tools to enable the implementation of Bologna in your institution.
Ireland has been very successful in implementing the action lines of the Bologna Process, evidenced by the country’s position at the top of the
Bologna Scorecard in 2007, and its second place in 2009. Ireland is also one of the few European countries that has successfully established and
implemented a National Qualifications framework.
Download Summer School brochure (pdf)
Summer School registration form (pdf)
Travel to Cork this summer and receive comprehensive training by our experienced range of presenters on the following topics:(see short video)
Who should attend?
The International Summer School is targeted at policy makers, senior managers, lecturers and educational developers in Bologna countries and countries aligning with Bologna. Please note that it is hoped to provide accreditation in terms of ECTS credits for those who complete this course.
*Please note that there may be a visa requirements for delegates travelling from particular countries. Details of such requirements are available at www.inis.gov.ie.
Venue
The conference will be held on the main campus at University College Cork in Cork city. Click here for map of main University campus and here for map of Cork city.
Getting Here
Cork is a lively university city situated on the south coast of the Republic of Ireland. The University campus is just a short walk from Cork city centre, which is well serviced by rail and road networks. Check details of rail travel and bus travel here.
Cork international airport links Cork directly to Dublin, Belfast, London, and a range of European cities including Amsterdam and Paris. Airlines flying to Cork include Aer Lingus, Ryanair, Aer Arann and BMI Baby. The airport is linked by public transport to the city centre, and is a 10-15 minute taxi ride to the University area.
Parking at University College Cork: Visitor car parking is available at Perrott’s Inch and Perrott Avenue car parks (hourly charge) and at Brookfield Health Science Complex (pay & display).
Accommodation
Take your pick from comfortable modern guesthouses, hotels, and family-run B&Bs - each one unique, and each extending a genuine Cork welcome. Click here to search available options.
Getting around
On foot: With its compact city centre, Cork is an easy city to get around on foot. A lot of the main shopping areas are open to pedestrians only. As well as this, many of the main attractions are within walking distance of each other.
By bus: There are frequent bus services to all the city’s suburbs. The short trip between the city centre and Kent Station is also covered by the buses. One bus to look out for is the 224 between Cork city and Blarney, which is home to the Blarney Stone, one of Ireland's most popular places to visit.
By car: The spectacular countryside surrounding Cork city is well worth a visit and there are a number of cost-effective car rental operators in Cork should you wish to tour around including Enterprise rent-a-car and Irish car rentals. Click here for a map of Cork county with nearby attractions.
Students: Any students wishing to attend this course should first contact the NAIRTL office to discuss suitability of the course material and potential fee concessions.
More Information
You may find the following websites useful in planning your trip to Cork.
Venue: University College Cork, Aula Maxima
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