BOLOGNA PROCESS - UK England, Wales & Northern Ireland

Future challenges31. Give an indication of the main challenges ahead for your country.The main challenges ahead for the UK are likely to be the following:Encouraging greater participation in the process; stimulating outward mobility; the developmentof the national credit system within England; a discussion on degree classification; greaterengagement of employers with higher education (eg in the context of mobility, finding suitableand high quality work placements for outgoing and incoming students participating in the newLifelong Learning programme); encouraging greater interest in science and increasing the numberof students undertaking Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; and encouragingcomprehensive use of the Diploma Supplement.