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.
The university employs a systematic and structured approach to continuously monitor and develop the quality of its education and research. This work is anchored in the mission to provide students with a high-quality education and to contribute with research results of significant societal value.
The document Quality System for Education and Research provides an overview of the university’s quality system. Within the quality system, systematic and structured efforts are implemented across all levels of the organisation to ensure the sustained high quality of the university’s education and research.
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 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