The new UK Quality Code (and a look at the External Expertise theme)

On 29th November the new UK Quality Code was launched by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA). Available here: http://www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code It has received an extensive re-design with representatives from institutions and sector agencies from across the sector involved in drafting the Advice and Guidance sections, working to a very tight timescale. Kudos to those involved for producing … Continue reading →

Apples and Pears: cross-sector comparisons of academic standards

The Quality Assessment Review discussion document (HEFCE, 2015) published in January by the group tasked by HEFCE with reviewing quality assurance arrangements in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, includes a question about comparability and consistency of quality and standards: Question 7: Should we seek to demonstrate to stakeholders that academic standards are comparable between providers? And between … Continue reading →