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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Modelling Higher Education in Eastern and Central Europe Since Perestroika: The Application of Dynamic Concept Analysis
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Hobrough, John – Industry and Higher Education, 2004
Since perestroika there have been many changes in Central and Eastern Europe. The states of the region have regained the opportunity to establish partnerships within the European Union. Higher education development has enabled increased communication and opportunities for staff and students. Greater interaction has resulted in a greater mobility…
Descriptors: Globalization, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Focus Groups
Skills Gaps and Overflows? A European Perspective of Graduate Skills and Employment in SMEs.
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Manninen, Jyri; Hobrough, John – Industry and Higher Education, 2000
Describes the kinds of skills that small and medium-sized enterprises expect from a graduate and the skills that university graduates think they have. Provides a comparison of differences and expectations in Finland, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, and Denmark and describes differences among countries. (JOW)
Descriptors: College Graduates, Comparative Analysis, Employer Attitudes, Employment Potential
Progression of Skills and Competencies through University to Employment: With Reference to SMEs within the European Labour Market.
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Hobrough, John; Bates, Rodney – Industry and Higher Education, 1998
Comparison of British advanced General National Vocational Qualifications (GNVQ) students (n=42) and General Certificate of Education (GCE) students (N=82) revealed GNVQ students to be more aware of business needs and teamwork; GCE students emphasized leadership and self-sufficiency skills. Work experience and foreign language were increasingly…
Descriptors: Competence, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Job Skills