International Conference of LAMDIK
The 1st SHEQA 2027

About the Conference

Overview

The Symposium on Higher Education Quality Assurance (SHEQA) is an international forum dedicated to advancing quality assurance (QA) and quality enhancement (QE) in higher education. Organized by LAMDIK (Independent Accreditation Agency for Education), SHEQA convenes academics, quality assurance practitioners, institutional leaders, and policymakers to exchange evidence-based practices, innovative frameworks, and strategic insights for strengthening the quality, relevance, and accountability of higher education in a rapidly changing global landscape.

Theme

“Transforming Higher Education Quality Assurance in the Era of Digital Acceleration and Lifelong Learning”

This theme reflects emerging priorities in higher education worldwide, including digital transformation, outcomes-based education, lifelong learning pathways, and data-informed decision-making for sustainable quality improvement.

Purpose and Objectives

SHEQA is designed to:

  • Provide a high-level platform for scholarly discourse and policy dialogue on contemporary QA challenges.

  • Showcase research findings, case studies, and institutional innovations that improve higher education quality.

  • Strengthen collaboration among institutions and stakeholders to promote continuous quality enhancement.

  • Encourage the adoption of future-ready QA approaches aligned with digital transformation and lifelong learning.

What to Expect

Participants will benefit from:

  • Keynote speeches by distinguished experts and thought leaders.

  • Parallel paper presentations featuring rigorous research and applied QA practices.

  • Panel discussions addressing pressing policy and governance issues.

  • Opportunities for academic networking and cross-institutional collaboration.

Who Should Attend

SHEQA welcomes:

  • Academics and researchers in higher education studies and quality assurance

  • QA/QE units and institutional quality managers

  • University leaders and administrators (rectorate, deans, directors)

  • Policymakers and stakeholders engaged in higher education governance and reform

  • Graduate students and emerging scholars in relevant fields

Focus and Scope

SHEQA invites contributions that align with, but are not limited to:

  • Regional and Global QA Frameworks

  • Capacity Building and Collaboration in QA

  • Digital and Data-Driven QA Innovations

  • Learning Outcomes, Competencies, and Recognition

  • Policy, Governance, and Ethical Standards in QA

  • Inclusive, Equitable and Sustainable QA Practices

Peer Review and Publication

All submissions are reviewed through a double-blind peer review process to ensure academic rigor, originality, and relevance. Accepted papers will be included in the official conference proceedings (publication details to be announced). Selected high-quality papers may be considered for extended publication opportunities, subject to additional review requirements.