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The Council for the Renewal of Higher Education was established
by the Swedish Parliament in 1990, to support the development
of teaching and learning in undergraduate education. Later
the mission was broadened to include postgraduate education.
The present ordinance states that the Council
shall
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support
pedagogical development at universities and colleges |
| 2. |
decide
about and distribute grants for the quality development
and renewal of undergraduate or postgraduate education |
| 3. |
monitor
the results of the development supported by the Council |
| 4. |
document
and disseminate information about research and development
of higher education |
Item 2 points to the Council´s main activity:
to award grants for teacher initiated development activities
concerning innovation in teaching and learning. There is a
strong emphasis on students participating as partners in the
projects.
The Council also initiates working groups for
temporary support to particular areas of higher education.
Further activities include conferences, publications and other
information activities.
Members
of the Council
Secretariat
for the Council
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