Workshops on September 22, 2026
RPL in Practice: Implementing the recognition of non-formal and informal learning at universities
Date: Tue, Sept. 22, 2026, 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Location: USTP – University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten, Campus-Platz 1, 3100 St. Pölten
Registration: by August 31, 2026 at: https://www.conftool.com/13aq2026/
Participation fee: None / Included in the conference fee
Maximum number of participants: 30 people
The recognition of non-formal and informal learning (RPL) is becoming increasingly important for higher education institutions, particularly in the context of academic mobility, lifelong learning, and strategic development. At the same time, putting this into practice presents many institutions with conceptual, organizational, and quality-related challenges.
The workshop focuses on the concrete implementation and further development of RPL at higher education institutions. It addresses key questions regarding the first steps in implementation, the design of quality-assured procedures, and strategic and organizational aspects such as communication, structures (e.g., Recognition Office), and integration into quality assurance and institutional development.
Practical examples from the RPL Network Austria offer insights into different implementation approaches and support cross-sectoral exchange. The goal is to develop starting points for the creation of institutions’ own RPL processes.
The target audience consists of higher education staff from quality management, academic and examination administration, degree program management, and continuing education management who have basic knowledge of RPL.
Understanding and Shaping Quality: AQ Austria’s Services and Approaches
Date: Tue, Sept. 22, 2026, 2:00–5:30 p.m.
Location: University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten, Campus-Platz 1, 3100 St. Pölten
Registration: by August 31, 2026, at: https://www.conftool.com/13aq2026/
Participation fee: none
Maximum number of participants: 30 people.
AQ Austria sees itself as a driving force and partner in matters of quality and quality assurance for higher education institutions in the Austrian and European higher education areas. In doing so, we carry out a wide range of tasks related to external quality assurance issues as well as general questions regarding quality in higher education. In this way, we fulfill our social and legal mandate.
Workshop Objectives
The workshop introduces AQ Austria’s areas of work and services and presents the latest developments in the fields of auditing, accreditation, and consulting—with a focus on developments and trends in quality assurance within the European Higher Education Area. It offers participants the opportunity to share developments and challenges at their own institutions or organizations and to discuss them through dialogue. Individual topics will be discussed collaboratively through interactive formats.
Target Audience
The workshop is aimed in particular at higher education staff who are new to working at the intersection of internal and external quality assurance and who, in this role, have a point of contact with AQ Austria. With this offering for “newcomers,” we aim to provide an opportunity to get to know AQ Austria and the full range of our activities. Of course, experienced staff and other interested parties are also welcome to participate in the workshop.