Leipzig University to Host the Fifth Arqus Annual Conference on 2–4 April
The fifth Arqus Annual Conference titled "European Universities at the Crossroads" will take place at Leipzig University on 2–4 April. All the university communities around Europe and beyond are invited to attend the event.
The aim of the conference is to promote open discussion on the future of European higher education and strengthen cooperation and innovation, which would contribute to creating a sustainable and inclusive educational landscape in Europe.
The first session will focus on the potential role of legal entities in enhancing cooperation within the European University Alliance. Members of different alliances will share their experiences, methods, opportunities, and challenges, which will be of great use in solving sustainability issues.
Eva Inés Obergfell, Rector of Leipzig University, will open the event with her welcome speech and introduce the conference objectives. She will be joined by Dorothy Kelly, Arqus Coordinator, who will draw attention to the importance of the Arqus Alliance and its impact on the development of European higher education. All attendees at the conference will have the opportunity to discuss the theoretical and practical issues that universities often face in the pursuit of their common goals.
Other sessions will be dedicated to sharing best practices and exploring innovative solutions. Research strategies and opportunities for cooperation will also be discussed in order to consolidate the landscape of higher education in Europe. Moreover, the attendees will have the opportunity to discuss the development of digital infrastructures and how inter-institutional research networks can contribute to the sustainable development of science by encouraging long-term cooperation and promoting innovation.
The fifth Arqus Alliance conference initiative is highly meaningful in the modern academic world. By fostering cooperation, driving innovation, and developing sustainable digital infrastructures, the European Higher Education Area will become more resilient to external factors. By working together, the academic community can build a solid foundation to ensure the future excellence of science, research, and innovation.
The importance of this conference lies not only in solving the current issues but also in the long-term vision of the Arqus Alliance: to develop a sustainable, innovative, and inclusive European higher education model capable of adapting to contemporary challenges and future prospects.
We invite you to watch the live conference broadcast.