An international conference, co-created by four Erasmus+ National Agencies, based in Austria (OeAD), Germany (DAAD), Hungary (Tempus Foundation) and Norway (HK-dir). The conference is hosted by the Norwegian Directorate of Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir). It is organised as a fully onsite event, which will take place in Bergen (Norway) on the 3-5 of May, 2023.
During several years of intense cooperation, more than 40 European University Alliances have developed outstanding results, which are of great interest for other European higher education institutions and various stakeholders. The aim of this of this conference is therefore twofold:
The programme includes five plenary sessions, twelve of workshops and several networking events, which will provide participants with opportunities to connect, share experiences, identify good practices and learn more about the transformative footprint of the European university alliances.
The conference is scaled for ca. 150 participants, representing European University Alliances, National Agencies, other higher education institutions, national authorities, the European Commission and other stakeholders.
Participation is by invitation only.
A detailed programme can be downloaded above.
Venue: University of Bergen, Aula
| Time | Programme post |
|---|---|
| 14:00-15:00 | Registration, coffee & sandwich |
| 15:00-15:05 | Welcome to the conference |
| 15:05-15:15 | Welcome to the University of Bergen |
| 15:15-15:25 | The importance of the European cooperation in higher education |
| 15:25-15:40 | Keynote: The European University Strategy - European University Alliances as lighthouses in the higher education landscape |
| 15:40-16:00 | Key statements: The impact of European University Alliances on national and European policies for higher education |
| 16:00-16:30 | Coffee break |
| 16:30-17:45 | Panel discussion: Great expectations - what does it mean to be a role model? How do European University alliances and other stakeholders interpret this role? |
| 17:45-18:00 | Meet & greet: Interactive part to get to know other participants |
| 19:00-19:30 | Walk & wonder at the University Garden |
| 19:30-22:00 | Networking dinner at Scandic Ørnen Hotel |
Venue: Scandic Ørnen Hotel
| Time | Programme post |
|---|---|
| 09:00-09:05 | Welcome to the session |
| 09:05-09:30 | Keynote: The transformative impact of European University Alliances – challenges, solutions and benefits for other Higher Education Institutions |
| 09:30-09:45 | Flash talk: Focus on Education in the European University Alliance |
| 09:45-10:00 | Flash talk: Focus on Research in the European University Alliance |
| 10:00-10:15 | Flash talk: Focus on Innovation & Entrepreneurship in the European University Alliance |
| 10:15-10:30 | Flash talk: Focus on European Values, Inclusion & Societal Outreach in the European University Alliance Engage.EU |
| 10:30-11:00 | Coffee break |
| 11:00-12:30 | Workshop session 1: Re-shaping the landscape of higher education in Europe – how can the transformative impact of European University Alliances be transferred and multiplied? |
| 12:30-14:0 | Lunch |
| 14:00-15:30 | Workshop session 2: Building innovative and sustainable structures on different levels |
| 15:30-16:00 | Coffee break |
| 16:00-17:00 | Plenary session 3: Expectations, challenges and solutions |
| 17:30-18:30 | Walk & wonder • Bryggen – the UNESCO’s heritage site at the heart of Bergen (free time) |
| 19:30 | Dinner at the Scandic Ørnen Hotel |
Venue: Scandic Ørnen Hotel
| Time | Programme post |
|---|---|
| 09:00-10:30 | Plenary session 4: Sharing experiences, knowledge and results |
| 10:30-11:00 | Coffe break |
| 11:0012:30 | Workshop session 3: Co-creating knowledge and innovation eco-systems |
| 12:30-14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00-15:00 | Plenary session 5: European higher education in the future? |
| 15:00-16:00 | Tea & afternoon delights |
