Venue: Hôtel de Région Occitanie (22, boulevard du Maréchal Juin, 31406, Toulouse Cedex 9)
How to arrive: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jXUQS8JC9dCcy3bR7
The Hôtel de Région is close to the Toulouse City Center and directly connected to the MEET - EAIE Center by tramway (40 min)
17 September 2024
Presenters: Olga Wessels & Ludovic Thilly, FOREU 1-2-3-4 Coordinators
08:30 – 08:45 Arrival of participants - welcome coffee
08:45 – 09:00 Opening welcome addresses
09:00 – 10:05 Internationalisation and European Universities alliances
The main plenary session will discuss why alliances should internationalise by exploring how academic and research partnerships strengthen Europe's appeal and what Alliances can bring to international cooperation. After successful pilot and ongoing roll-out phases, Alliances and stakeholders will discuss why internationalisation is high on the roadmap building on real-world examples, sketching the current challenges in connection with EU policy objectives set for the initiative and global trends for higher education and research.
Moderator: Dorothy Kelly, Arqus
Speakers:
- Vanessa Debiais Sainton, DGEAC, European Commission
- Carle Bonnafous-Murat, Permanent representative of France Universités in Brussels
- Marie Azuelos, CIVICA
- Mattia Bellotti, EUTOPIA
- Romita Iucu, CIVIS
- John Gardiner, ULYSSEUS
Rapporteur: Marie Wittamer, CIVIS
10:05 – 10:35 Networking coffee
10:35 – 11:40 Cooperation with Ukraine: strengthening ties among Ukrainian Higher Education Institutions with the European Higher Education sector
Panel session on collaborations with Ukraine partners in the context of the war and post-war reconstruction context. Several solidarity and cooperation schemes have been deployed by alliances. The discussion will present ongoing impactful cooperation initiatives, and current and future needs to prepare for the European future of Ukraine.
Moderator: Karolina Ignatiuk, 4EU+
Speakers:
- Jean-Marc Planeix, EPICUR
- Beatrix Busse, EUniWell
- Christine Fernandez-Maloigne, EC2U
- Taseusz Uhl, UNIVERSEH
The Organising Committee is working to involve representatives from Ukrainian universities.
Rapporteur: Sabine Menu, EPICUR
11:40 – 12:45 Partnerships with Africa: how to unlock mutual benefits
Panel session will dive into success strategies from alliances with African partners, showcasing how collaboration can unlock mutual benefits.
Moderator: Aliyah Morgenstern, YUFE
Speakers:
- Anisa Khan, Una Europa
- Marjanneke Vijge, CHARM-EU
- Alexandra Teodósio, SEA-EU
- Laurent Thevenet, Aurora
The Organising Committee is working to involve another representative from an African university.
Rapporteur: Fernando Galán, Arqus
12:45 – 13:00 Closing remarks