The conference was held in the city of Umeå from 7th to 9th June 2006.  Its theme was ‘ECTS and Assessment in Higher Education’ with presentations by leading researchers.

The conference aimed to give attendees a picture of current approaches to assessment, to share experiences and locate their own practices in a wider context. There was also a focus upon quality assurance within higher education.

As the interests of scholars in this field were varied, all themes within the areas of assessment in higher education were welcome. The overarching theme for the conference was ECTS and assessment in higher education but papers and posters that did not discuss the Bologna Process/the ECTS grading system were also welcome.