1. Main highlights from the conference on “PROMOTING QUALITY CULTURE IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE RIVER DNIESTR/NISTRU”

2. Flashback General framework of the cooperation and the steps forward
Quality as a lingua franca – recognizing and valuing the differences
Quality as a state of mind, leading to the quality culture

3. Shared responsibility
And primary responsibility within institution!
University leadership
Academic staff
Students
Balance: academic freedom and responding to the society needs
Balance: quality enhancement and accountability
The role of EHEA tools and practices (ESG, EQAR)

4. General observations Institutional diversity to be respected;
Different practices – same challenges (e.g. feedback system);
Sharing power and responsibilities (governance, teaching);