European Association of Institutions in Higher Education

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Overview

Lobbying Costs

75,000€

Financial year: Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

Lobbyists (Full time equivalent)

1.75 Fte (4)

Lobbyists with EP accreditation

4

High-level Commission meetings

6

Lobbying Costs over the years

  • Info

    European Association of Institutions in Higher Education   (EURASHE)

    EU Transparency Register

    622449913391-69 First registered on 04 Apr 2014

    Goals / Remit

    EURASHE is the European Association of Institutions in Higher Education that offer professionally orientated programmes and are engaged in applied research within the Bologna cycles. EURASHE represents universities of applied sciences and university colleges; other members of EURASHE are national and sectorial associations of higher education institutions, and other individual institutions, such as universities.

    According to our statutes, the mission of EURASHE is to promote, within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), the interests of professional higher education and of relevant higher education institutions that are recognised or financed by the public authorities of a EHEA member country.

    The aims of EURASHE are:
    (a) to contribute to the creation of a European Higher Education Area (EHEA) and European Research Area (ERA) by influencing policy-making at European level on issues pertaining to professional higher education;
    (b) to represent the members’ common interests at European level, as well as outside the EHEA;
    (c) to promote professional higher education in the EHEA and ERA;
    (d) to provide members with a platform for communication, information and exchange of views, with a focus on issues relevant to the future development of higher education;
    (e) to ensure and safeguard the cooperation between the members of the Association;
    (f) to achieve cooperation in the field of higher education by establishing close links with other organisations that have similar objectives.

    To achieve its aims, EURASHE deploys activities such as:
    (a) membership representation, notably towards European institutions, authorities and stakeholders;
    (b) production of policy papers, analytical studies and other documents;
    (c) organisation of networking activities, learning events, conferences and seminars for the members and partners;
    (d) dissemination of information;
    (e) partnership with stakeholder organisations in higher education;
    (f) involvement in projects.

    Main EU files targeted

    Modernisation of Higher Education
    Review of Erasmus+
    e-Skills
    Skills Agenda
    European Alliance for Apprenticeships
    EP opinion on Bologna process to the upcoming Ministerial conference

    Address

    Head Office
    Ravensteingalerij 27/3
    Brussels 1000
    BELGIUM
  • People

    Total lobbyists declared

    4

    Employment timeLobbyists
    75%1
    50%1
    25%2

    Lobbyists (Full time equivalent)

    1.75

    Lobbyists with EP accreditation

    All Lobbyists with EP accreditation over time

    4 accreditations were / are live (in bold) for the selected state of 25 Feb 2020

    Name Start date End Date
    Mr Iskren Kirilov TODOROV 05 Jul 2019 04 Jul 2020
    Mr Michal Karpisek 04 Jul 2019 01 Jul 2020
    Ms Dovile SANDARAITE 04 Jul 2019 01 Jul 2020
    Mr Vaidotas VILIUNAS 04 Jul 2019 01 Jul 2020
    Mr Fernando Miguel Galan Palomares 20 Jul 2017 11 Jul 2018
    Mr Marko Grdosic 20 Dec 2016 15 Dec 2017
    Mr Michal Karpisek 16 Dec 2016 16 Dec 2017

    Complementary Information

    Besides the indicated staff of the Secretariat, EURASHE contributes to the relevant agenda thanks to substantial engagement of its members and office holders, mainly the President, Vice-presidents and Board members.

    Person in charge of EU relations

    Data not provided by Register Secretariat due to GDPR

    Person with legal responsibility

    Data not provided by Register Secretariat due to GDPR

  • Categories

    Category

    III - Non-governmental organisations

    Subcategory

    Non-governmental organisations, platforms and networks and similar

  • Networking

    Affiliation

    Euro-Mediterranean University (EMUNI),
    Lifelong Learning Platform (LLLP),
    European Quality Assurance Register (EQAR)

    Member organisations

    Full members
    Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki (ATEITh)
    ARES’ Chambre of Hautes Ecoles and Higher Education of Social Promotion
    Assemblée des Directeurs d’Instituts Universitaires de Technologie (ADIUT)
    Association of Slovene Higher Vocational Colleges (ASHVC)
    BA School of Business and Finance
    Cooperative State University Baden-Wuerttemberg (DHBW Heilbronn)
    Budapest Business School - University of Applied Sciences (BBS)
    Camilo Jose Cela University (UCJC)
    Saint Paul Andalusia CEU Foundation (CEU Andalucia)
    College for Information Technologies (VSITE)
    College of Law (JK)
    Conference of Academies of Applied Studies Serbia (CAASS)
    Conference of Rectors of State Schools of Higher Vocational Education in Poland (KRePSZ)
    Croatian Council of Universities and University Colleges of Applied Sciences (VVIVS)
    Czech Association of Schools of Professional Higher Education (CASPHE)
    Egas Moniz (Egas Moniz, CRL)
    European University Armenia (EUA)
    European University Cyprus (EUC)
    Flemish Council of University Colleges (VLHORA)
    Fontys University of Applied Sciences (FONTYS)
    Foundation of Estonian Universities (RKRN)
    Hellenic American College (HAEC)
    Hellenic Open University (HOU)
    Hotelschool The Hague (HTH)
    Hungarian Rectors’ Conference (HRC)
    International Space University (ISU)
    JAMK University of Applied Sciences (JAMK)
    Korkyt Ata Kyzylorda State University (KKSU)
    Malta College of Arts Science & Technology (MCAST)
    Mondragon University (MU)
    National University of Political Studies and Public Administration (SNSPA)
    Ovidius University of Constantza (O.U.C.)
    Portuguese Polytechnics Coordinating Council (CCISP)
    Rectors Conference of Lithuanian University Colleges (LKDK)
    Regional Open Social Institute (ROSI)
    State Higher Vocational School in Tarnow (University of Applied Sciences) (PWSZ-TAR)
    Taraz State University (TarSU)
    Technological Educational Institute (TEI) of Central Macedonia at Serres
    Technological Educational Institute (TEI) of Western Greece
    Technological Higher Education Association (THEA)
    The Cyprus Institute of Marketing (CIM)
    Tula State Lev Tolstoy Pedagogical University (TSPU)
    TURIBA University
    University of Agribusiness and Rural Development (UARD)
    University of Applied Sciences Utrecht (HU)
    University of Nicosia (UNIC)
    University of Petre Andrei in Iasi (UPA)
    University Politechnica Bucharest (UPB), Romania
    Work and Learning Research Centre, Middlesex University (WLRC MU)
    Wult Institute of Business & Technology (WULT)
    DTMD University for Digital Technologies in Medicine and Dentistry (DTMD University)
    St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences (St. Pölten UAS)

    Affiliate members
    Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Austria (AQ Austria)
    Benha University
    Cyprus Universities Association (CUA)
    European Leadership University (ELU)
    Hellenic American University (HAUniv)
    International Business College Mitrovica, (IBC) Kosovo
    Lahore University of Management Science (LUMS)
    Parul University (PU)
    University of Applied Sciences Ferizaj (UASFe)
    University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB)

    As from 25 February, 2020. Continuously updated list https://www.eurashe.eu/about/members/

  • Financial Data

    Closed financial year

    Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

    Lobbying costs for closed financial year

    75,000€

    EU grant income for closed financial year

    236,150 € (Source: EU funded projects, operating grant)

    Other financial info

    Our members which operate nationally and regionally make us of national, local and regional sources. Eventual income from these might occur while organising events.

    EURASHE is entitled to receive donations, but has not in the recent past.

  • EU Structures

    Groups (European Commission)

    European Qualifications Framework Advisory Group#E02107 #http://ec.europa.eu/transparency/regexpert/index.cfm?do=groupDetail.groupDetail&groupID=2107 #Observer #C#Europass Advisory Group#E03613 #http://ec.europa.eu/transparency/regexpert/index.cfm?do=groupDetail.groupDetail&groupID=3613 #Member #C#Platform of European Associations of VET Providers#E03298 #http://ec.europa.eu/transparency/regexpert/index.cfm?do=groupDetail.groupDetail&groupID=3298 #Member #C#Expert group on European Quality assurance in Vocational Education and Training #E02415 #http://ec.europa.eu/transparency/regexpert/index.cfm?do=groupDetail.groupDetail&groupID=2415 #Member #C#ET 2020 Working Group on Modernisation of Higher Education#E03009 #http://ec.europa.eu/transparency/regexpert/index.cfm?do=groupDetail.groupDetail&groupID=3009 #Member #C

    Groups (European Parliament)

    LLL intergroup / CULT committee

    Communication activities

    None

    Other activities

    EURASHE is engaged in the development of policies on key issues for Professional Higher Education (PHE). They are grouped into 4 strategic areas of (1) Fulfilling the PHE mission in changing world by quality, (2) Providing Relevant & Flexible Learning for Digital Society, (3) Bringing innovation and development through user-oriented research and finally (4) Addressing local needs through regional engagement.

    PHE may play an important role as an intermediary between higher education, vocational education and training and the labour market. In particular, PHE institutions are – in a way – ‘bilingual’; they speak both the academic and professional language, and can thus be key players in the process of a better understanding between higher education and the world of work. To attain this aim, it is important to elaborate multidimensional characteristics of PHE with adequate indicators of good practice or even excellence, and to make a comparative review of existing higher education structures in European countries, identifying also problems and weak points of present systems.

    Various ministerial communiqués have highlighted the diversity of European higher education as an asset. A transparent, multidimensional classification system of instruments which are designed to benchmark higher education institutions on research and innovation, teaching and learning outcomes, services to society, level of internationalisation and mobility, governance, study fees and study environment, student and stakeholder involvement, etc., may help identify and make visible such diversity.

    Lifelong learning (LLL) as a leading principle for the development of the EHEA is strongly supported and advocated by EURASHE. LLL contributes to extending knowledge and skills and to creating new skills and transversal competences. For individuals, LLL is a major source to be flexible towards professional changes or personal development and growth. We urge governments to ensure adequate investment and legal support for LLL as one of the most liberating tools of equitable society as one of the strongest movers towards economic growth.

    Applied research, development and innovation (RDI) conducted in Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS) play an important role in enhancing European competitiveness and innovation capacity, especially at the regional level where institutions act as connectors and crucial links between world of work, organisations and society. In addition, applied research activities play an important role in developing students’ entrepreneurship skills and contribute to more economic growth and jobs. The working life skills gained from practical research also strongly enhance graduates’ employability.

  • Meetings

    Meetings

    6 meetings found. Download meetings

    The list below only covers meetings held since November 2014 with commissioners, their cabinet members or directors-general at the European Commission; other lobby meetings with lower-level staff may have taken place, but the European Commission doesn't proactively publish information about these meetings. For more information about which commissioner is responsible for which portfolio, check out this link: https://commissioners.ec.europa.eu/index_en All information below comes from European Commission web pages.

    • Date 09 Feb 2022 Location videoconference
      Subject Meeting on Skills
      Cabinet Cabinet of Commissioner Nicolas Schmit
      Portfolio Jobs and Social Rights
      Attending
      • Christoph Nerlich (Cabinet member)
      • Anouk Faber (Cabinet member)
    • Date 11 Jun 2021 Location Videoconference
      Subject European higher education
      Cabinet Cabinet of Commissioner Mariya Gabriel
      Portfolio Digital Economy and Society
      Attending
      • Mariya Gabriel (Commissioner)
    • Date 11 Jun 2021 Location Videoconference
      Subject European higher education
      Cabinet Cabinet of Commissioner Mariya Gabriel
      Portfolio Innovation and Youth
      Attending
      • Mariya Gabriel (Commissioner)
    • Date 09 Jun 2020 Location Videoconference
      Subject Videoconference on Vocational Education and Training (VET) and the impact of the crisis on VET.
      Cabinet Cabinet of Commissioner Nicolas Schmit
      Portfolio Jobs and Social Rights
      Attending
      • Nicolas Schmit (Commissioner)
      • Anouk Faber (Cabinet member)
      Other Lobbyists
    • Date 03 Feb 2020 Location Brussels
      Subject Skills Agenda, Vocational Education & Training, European Education Area
      Cabinet Cabinet of Vice-President Margaritis Schinas
      Portfolio Promoting the European Way of Life
      Attending
      • Catherine Sustek (Cabinet member)
    • Date 12 Feb 2015 Location Brussels
      Subject Higher education policy and skills
      Cabinet Cabinet of Commissioner Tibor Navracsics
      Portfolio Education, Culture, Youth and Sport
      Attending
      • Patricia Reilly (Cabinet member)
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