Quality work
Luleå University of Technology works systematically to ensure that education and research are of high quality. The quality work is grounded in national legislation, as well as national and European guidelines, complemented by the university’s own guidelines. This page provides an overview of the quality work.
Quality policy
The quality policy outlines the foundation of Luleå University of Technology's quality work, which aims to ensure high-quality in education and research. The quality efforts are designed to strengthen the university's position as a challenge-driven university, recognised for its contributions to a sustainable society. The university's vision and strategic plan provide overarching guidance for all quality work at the university.
Quality system
The Quality System for Education and Research provides a comprehensive overview of the University's quality system. The document describes how the various components of the quality system are interconnected, which activities are carried out for monitoring and evaluation, and how responsibilities and roles are allocated.
The document is not a governing document and does not contain any rules or requirements of its own. It serves as an overall description of the quality system and refers to governing documents, processes, and guidance materials.
The document is managed by the Vice-Chancellor's Quality Council and is updated as needed to reflect the current organisation, governance, and ways of working.
Quality work in education
The university strives to provide high-quality education through systematic quality work. Areas for improvement are identified through course evaluations, programme evaluations and student involvement. Student engagement is an important part of the quality work. They provide feedback through course evaluations, participate in programme councils and have representation in preparatory and decision-making bodies. This provides valuable insight into how educational activities can be developed to meet societal needs and labour market demands.
Quality work in research
The quality of research is ensured through peer review, regular evaluations and ongoing development efforts. Research is reviewed both internally and externally to ensure it meets high standard and is conducted in accordance with good research practices. Great emphasis is placed on fostering strong, collaborative research environments.
Continuous monitoring
Continuous monitoring is a crucial part of quality assurance. All university staff play an important role in identifying and implementing improvements in education, research and administration.
External review
The university's education, research, and quality systems are periodically reviewed through national evaluations and oversight processes. The Swedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ) has overall responsibility for reviewing higher education institutions in Sweden, including education, quality assurance and thematic evaluations. UKÄ's evaluations and oversight aim to ensure that the university's education and research maintain high standards and comply with applicable regulations.
Governing documents and legislation
Governing documents and legislation regulate how education and research are to be planned, implemented and evaluated. The Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance are particularly central to quality assurance efforts.
The Vice-Chancellor's Quality Council
The Vice-Chancellor's Quality Council serves as an advisory body to the Vice-Chancellor on matters relating to the university's quality system. Among other things, the Council is responsible for monitoring the quality system, including producing an annual quality report that describes the functioning of the system and identifies areas for improvement. The Council contributes to fostering a university-wide understanding of quality issues and proposes measures to further develop the university’s quality work.
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Page author: Clas Kröger