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Official Launch of UNIQUe

On the 12 June 2009, UNIQUe was officially launched at the EDEN conference. Prof. Gilly Salmon represented the awarded university of Leicester in an interview with Dr. Ulf Ehlers, the Vice-President of EFQUEL. See more details in the News-Section.

Awarded Bodies

The first universities and institutes have already been selected and received the UNIQUe certification, which honors the excellent use of ICT for learning and teaching:
  • TKK Dipoli (Helsinki University of Technology)
  • METID Centre (Politecnico di Milano)
  • Moscow University of Industry and Finance
  • School of Humanities (University of the Aegean)
  • University of Granada
  • University of Leicester
  • University of Macerata
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UNIQUe in brief
Aims To raise the standard of technology enhanced learning programmes in Europe
Target group European HE institutions involved in technology enhanced learning 
Orientation Not for profit 
Process results Accreditation and quality improvement
Dissemination target Educational institutions, employers, students
Technology Raise the standard of ICT incorporated into educational programmes
Validation process Peer-driven by the European university community
Compliance audit for accreditation purposes
Reporting on results for continuous quality improvement
Approach Structured data gathering in a formalised manner, through data sheet, self-assessment report
Focus Quality Improvement
Support best practices
Criteria driven
Criteria Suitability  of the ICT
Successful integration of ICT
Cultural diversity (at European level)
Eligibility Transparent criteria for eligibility
Severe eligibility screening
Life-cycle Process in six distinct stages
Reporting on Results (after 18 months)
On site audit 1,5 days
Auditors 2 auditors
Accreditation Valid for 3 years
Review Review by peers based on expertise, reputation and relevance
Participation High degree of institutional input in the specific areas to be audited and the people to be involved