Task Forces
The work and activities of EURASHE are indirectly supported by several experts pertaining to the field of Higher Education. Have a look below for deeper insight into the different EURASHE Task Forces.
Task Force on the Revision of the ESG
Active: January 2025 to December 2026
The EURASHE ESG Task Force is an in-house expert group established to support EURASHE’s contribution to the ongoing revision of the European Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance (ESG). Following the mandate from the Bologna Follow-Up Group (BFUG) to the E4 group (European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education, European University Association, EURASHE, and European Students’ Union), the Task Force will provide input and critical reflection on the revision process through supporting and advising the secretariat and its representatives involved in the drafting process. It will help shape the principles, language, and proposals for the revised ESG by offering insights, suggestions, and feedback throughout the process.
Members
- Jan Beseda | Czech Association for Professional Higher Education (CZ)
- Stefan Delplace | EURASHE (BE)
- Sylvie Navarre | Haute Ecole de Namur-Liège-Luxembourg (BE)
- Anca Prisacariu | American Institute of Applied Sciences in Switzerland (CH)
- Giuliana Sabbatini | St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences (AT)
- Ana Tecilazic | Algebra Bernays University (HR)
Previous Task Forces
Task Force on Open Science
Active: February 2024 to June 2024
The Task Force aims to identify why Open Science practices are important for Applied Higher Education institutions (HEIs) and how Science can benefit from these Institutions’ involvement in Open Science. It will also identify Applied HEIs’ position in the research ecosystem and highlight the role of Open Science in facilitating cooperation between Applied Higher Education and Academically-focused Higher Education.
Read the Task Force’s Conclusions on Open Science, published June 2024.
Members:
- Marcel Bogers | Eindhoven University of Technology (NL)
- Fabien Borget | Aix-Marseille University (FR)
- Cristina Brandini | SynHERA (BE)
- Katrien de Smet | AP Hogeschool Antwerpen (BE)
- Martin Jaekel | Zurich UAS (CH)
- Patrick Langner | Fulda UAS (DE)
- Teemu Makkonen | Jamk UAS (FI)
- Jonas Kerschner | St. Pölten UAS (AT)
- Gerben ter Riet | Amsterdam UAS (NL)
Task Force on the Future of the EHEA and EEA
Active: January 2024 to June 2024
A number of important upcoming EU initiatives in Higher Education policy require a solid group of experts that can deliver structured, organised, and relevant policy messages. This Task Force addresses topics pertaining to the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) and the European Education Area (EEA), such as the European Commission’s Education package, Erasmus+ project calls, and the Bologna Follow-up Group.
Members:
- Jon Altuna | Mondragon University (ES)
- Eltjo Bazen | HU Utrecht (NL)
- Pascale de Groote | AP Hogeschool Antwerpen (BE)
- Stefan Delplace | EURASHE (BE)
- Michal Karpísek | St. Pölten UAS (AT)
- Valentin Navrapescu | Politehnica University of Bucharest (RO)
- Hannes Raffaseder | St. Pölten UAS (AT)
- Ana Tecilazic | Algebra University College (HR)
- Nijole Zinkeviciene | Vilniaus Kolegija (LT)
task force on sustainable and attractive academic careers
Active: September 2023 to June 2024
The aim of this Task Force is to dive deep into the topic from the perspective of Applied Higher Education institutions, provide input to the European Commission, and participate in any related fora and events. The Task Force has also received endorsement by the EURASHE Board.
Members:
- Thomas Brunotte | Hochschullehrerbund (DE)
- Paulo Ferreira | Portalegre Polytechnic University (PT)
- Giuliana Sabbatini | St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences (AT)
- Kersti Viitkar | Tartu Health Care College (EE)
