1. The Bologna Process in the UK and at the University of Bristol Work in Progress…

2. UK HE Policies Secondary Education Reform Widening Participation Target 50% Labour Market Access? Financing HE sector Introduction of fees – effect on mobility?

3. The UK Academic Perspective Autonomy 2 Cycles Diploma Supplement ECTS for accreditation Quality Assurance Joint Degrees / Double Degrees

4. University of Bristol Nearly 100 years old, non-campus Financial basis Research-based 13000 UG students 3000 PG students 5500 staff (academic + administrative) 17% international students 500 exchange/work placements

5. The Bristol Perspective European/International Dimension? Degree Structures / Length of Study (BA, MEng, MA, (taught/research), PhD Learning Outcomes / Work Load? ECTS –credit transfer or accumulation? Diploma Supplement / Transcripts? Joint Degrees / Double Degrees?

6. Starting the Big Debate History Present The future

7. Making it happen Close contact with UUK Networks: - European University Association - Coimbra Group Committee Raising issues & awareness Workshops/Seminars (Glasgow & Bergen)

8. Conclusions….?