Dyani Kurulenko, an International Cooperation Officer at Bulgaria's National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency, has worked closely with the British Council to build stronger ties between the UK and his home country. But it was his recent experience in London that truly expanded his vision of global education.
‘My experience with the British Council has been excellent. Their team is always available and committed to advancing international cooperation,’ says Dyani.
In the summer of 2024, Dyani participated in the British Council’s International Quality Assurance Programme (IQAP), a five-day course for higher education professionals. Sponsored by the British Council, the programme explores trends in quality assurance and fosters global networking.
For Dyani, the key takeaway was the difference between the UK’s progressive ‘Quality Culture’ and Bulgaria’s compliance-driven approach. ‘The UK’s shift to a more holistic approach was new to me, but it was exciting to see how effective it is,’ he explains.
The programme allowed Dyani to engage with experts from the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and peers from around the world.
‘It was a great opportunity to challenge my perspective and rethink how we approach quality in education,’ he says.