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📢 Cooperation & funding opportunity under the EU-ASEAN Sustainable Connectivity Package - Higher Education Programme (SCOPE-HE)! 🇪🇺 🇧🇳 🇰🇭 🇮🇩 🇱🇦 🇲🇾 🇲🇲 🇵🇭 🇸🇬 🇹🇭 🇻🇳 The SCOPE-HE Academic Connectivity Grants are designed to elevate research and academic collaborations between the ASEAN and the EU. This funding will support the formation of new Higher Education Institution Clusters, conducting joint research, academic mobility, curriculum innovation, and impactful publications. Funded by the EU, this grant empowers selected Higher Education Institution Clusters to collaborate on tackling global challenges through groundbreaking research and technological innovation in three focus areas: 🌿 Green Transition 🖥 Digital Transformation 🌊 Blue Economy 👉 Apply for this unique opportunity to engage in cross-regional academic activities and make a meaningful impact. We have provided more info on the grant on our website, where you can also find a brief on eligibility criteria, application and selection process guidelines and the timeline: https://lnkd.in/gVTFMkwc #Research #ResearchGrant #GrantOpportunity #AcademicCollaboration #Academic #ResearchCollaboration #DigitalTransformation #BlueEconomy #GreenTransition #ASEAN #Europe DAAD German Academic Exchange Service Nuffic Southeast Asia Nuffic

📢 Introducing the speakers of Plenary Session III: Fostering #Equity, #HumanDignity, and a Culture of Peace through #HigherEducation at the #IAUTokyo2024 Conference. About the session:  Today, universities hold a social and moral responsibility towards humanity in contributing to the cultivation of equity, human dignity, and a culture of peace. Therefore this session will address these critical questions: - How does a university's responsibility translate into action across the different missions of the university? - What can universities do to counter these trends and empower students and staff to become agents of change?  - How can we make sure that this role of universities is sufficiently recognized and avert a tendency that assess universities solely on their utility, employability, and economic return on investment? This panel will be chaired & moderated by IAU President Andrew Deeks, Vice Chancellor and President, Murdoch University, #Australia. He will be joined by the following distinguished speakers: - Aisha Khurram, First Female Afghan Youth Representative to the #UN, Hertie School of Governance, #Germany - David Quigley, Provost and Dean of Faculties, Boston College, #USA - Stefania Giannini (tbc), Assistant Director-General for Education, UNESCO The #IAU International Conference 2024 #IC24 will take place in November (22-24) at Sophia University in #Tokyo, #Japan. Registrations are open until 15 November 2024. ➡️Learn more about the conference:  https://lnkd.in/gJGbaDqJ ➡️Register here:  https://lnkd.in/eeVwwt9V #HigherEducation  #HigherEd  #UniversityValues #internationalization  #GlobalCitizenship

📢 Introducing the speakers and theme of Breakout Session IIIb of the #IAUTokyo2024 Conference. Theme of the Session: Higher Education Towards #GlobalCitizenship Global citizenship, as defined by the #UnitedNations, is the umbrella term for social, political, environmental, and economic actions of globally minded individuals and communities on a worldwide scale. Therefore, in the context of rising geopolitical tensions and an increasingly de-globalized and fragmented world, the discussion in this session will revolve around the key question of how can universities equip future generations with the best international, intercultural and global learning outcomes in order for them to overcome such complex challenges and leverage opportunities? This panel will be chaired by Inga Žalėnienė, Rector, Mykolas Romeris University, #Lithuania, and she will be joined by distinguished speakers: - Ken Aoki, Director for Sophia Institute for Human Security, Sophia University, #Japan - Rosalia Baena, Vice President for Students and International Affairs, University of Navarra, #Spain - Michael Goh, Professor & Endowed Campbell Leadership Chair in Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota, #USA - Jie Chen, Director, Office of International Affairs, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), #China The #IAU 2024 International Conference, will take place in November (22-24) at Sophia University in #Tokyo, #Japan, which includes three plenary sessions on various topics of interest concentrated on higher education. If you have not registered yet and would like to participate, we encourage you to join us at Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan from 22-24 November! Registrations are open until 15 November 2024. Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/eeVwwt9V #HigherEducation  #HigherEd  #UniversityValues  #Values  #internationalization  #GlobalCitizenship #IAU #IC24

📚 New Publication Alert from Dr. Sin Yee Koh! We are thrilled to share that Dr. Sin Yee Koh, a distinguished figure in the field of Asian Migration, Mobility, and Diaspora, and Deputy Director at the Institute of Asian Studies, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, has co-authored a pivotal analysis on the 'soft infrastructure' of the Belt and Road Initiative. This work specifically explores Chinese transnational education in Malaysia, offering invaluable insights into the dynamics of educational migration and its broader implications. This publication is a must-read for academics, policymakers, and anyone interested in the nuanced aspects of Asian migration and educational mobility. 📖 Access the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/ew_NeTda

An inspirational meeting in Madrid with Juan Cruz Cigudosa, secretary of state at the Ministry of Science and Innovation of Spain to explore Spanish universities' powerful social and economic impact. I can share that Spain will be one of the strongest performers in Times Higher Education's forthcoming Impact Rankings, which assess universities' contribution to each of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, through their teaching, research, outreach and the stewardship of their resources. Spain has over 50 universities in the ranking, published on 12 June, and has a very strong performance overall - with particular, world-leading strengths in #SDG3 (good health and well being), #SDG8 (decent work and economic growth) and #SDG16 (peace, justice and strong institutions). This will translate into some very high world rankings positions in key SDGs in next month's Impact Rankings. I am delighted that Agencia Nacional SEPIE Erasmus Estudiar en España will be joining us for the rankings launch, and much more, at the Global Sustainable Development Congress in Bangkok next month. Be sure to visit the Spanish exhibition stand at the congress to learn more and to find out how to collaborate with Spanish universities. Join us at the #GSDCongress, held in partnership with Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand: https://lnkd.in/etGrD2C6 View the current rankings here: https://lnkd.in/eYFgvUJE Thank you to THE's Lachyn Italmazova and to SEPIE's Patricia Onieva for exceptionally fruitful conversations and collaborations. #SDGs #sustainabledevelopment #THEGlobalimapct #SDGs2030 #climateaction #socialmobility #economicgrowth

Let's take a swift journey back to the DAAD Conference on "Innovation for Global Cooperation and Sustainability" and relive the moments that sparked discussions and cooperation towards a sustainable future! DAAD India DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst DWIH New Delhi German Embassy New Delhi Research in Germany #DAAD #DAADIndia #Sustainability #cooperation #collaboration #highereducation #researchingermany #studyingermany

🚀 Exciting that the European University Association Trends Report 2014 is now available! 📊 This is a must-read resource for understanding recent and current trends in European higher education. The EUA Trends Reports have long served as valuable benchmarking documents, enabling institutions to compare strategies with peers across Europe. But their true value extends beyond benchmarking. The Trends Report is an essential reflection document, supporting institutions to think strategically about necessary transformations. It highlights key areas for development and showcases best practices from various countries, providing inspiration and guidance on navigating the ever-evolving landscape of higher education. This report is an invaluable service provided by EUA, benefiting its members, the European higher education community, and the global higher education sector. By identifying strategic priorities and innovative solutions, the report helps institutions enhance their educational offerings and institutional effectiveness. By Michael Gaebel, Thérèse Zhang, Henriette Stoeber #HigherEducation #EUA #TrendsReport2014 #StrategicPlanning #Benchmarking #Innovation #EducationTransformation

📢 Upcoming Webinar from the IAU & APAIE | Asia-Pacific Association for International Education: Internationalization of Higher Education in Asia & Pacific: Current Trends and Future Scenarios About the #Webinar: Asia & the Pacific is the region of the world with the biggest higher education sector; more than one third of existing HEIs in the world are located in Asia & the Pacific. However, in terms of #internationalization, the voice of Asia & the Pacific is not yet taking the predominance it should at global level, as demonstrated also by the low participation of HEIs from the region in the 6th IAU Global #Survey on internationalization. It is therefore of utmost interest to know how internationalization is understood and evolving in Asia & the Pacific. Asia & the Pacific is a huge and incredibly diverse region, encompassing very different cultures and #education systems. In order to reflect these different perspectives, this webinar will investigate internationalization in Asia & the Pacific, starting from some relevant trends for the region emerging from the results of the 6th IAU Global Survey on internationalization and discussing them with experts from major countries in the region. Speakers include: - Helen Kronberger, Acting Head of International Education, Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), Australia - Xiaomeng Zhang, Executive Academic Director for Executive Education, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, China - Yuto Kitamura, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Education, The University of Tokyo, Japan - Nopraenue Sajjarax Dhirathiti, Vice President for International Relations and Corporate Communication, Mahidol University, Thailand 📅 Thursday 27 June, 7:00 - 8:30 UTC 🌐 https://lnkd.in/e_wwN4Ae #IAUWebinar #FutureofHigherEducation #WebinarSeries #HigherEducation #HigherEd #InternationalEducation #Asia #Pacific #University #Universities

✍️ AmChamGR signs an MoU with Study in Greece | Official Portal AmChamGR endorses the efforts of #SiG for the internationalization and extroversion of Greek Higher Education Institutions. SiG’s mission is to promote Greek higher education abroad and help Greek higher education institutions leverage the power of international education to thrive in today’s interconnected world. 🤝Both parties are committed to explore, develop, and implement new ideas, joint events and initiatives to expand study options, cultural activities, and student opportunities.   Michalakelis Christos - Litsa Panayotopoulos - Nikolaos Bakatselos - Elias Spirtounias - Katerina Tzagaroulaki - Theodoros Papaioannou, PhD - Christos Rizos - George Chatzithanasis   #AmChamGR #Connection #Growth #SiG #Education #Extroversion #Internationalization

🌟 Securing EU competitiveness and resilience: Insights from Nordic Higher Education Institutions 🌍 In collaboration with fellow Nordic Higher Education Institutions during our event yesterday, we delved into the pivotal role these institutions play in bolstering the EU's #competitiveness and #resilience. During the panels, we got to hear topical insights also from Helsinki EU Office's member organisations University of the Arts Helsinki and Laurea University of Applied Sciences. Some key takeaways from the discussions: 🔍 EU strategic autonomy and security are cross-cutting issues calling for #multidisciplinary solutions - and Nordic Higher Education Institutions have a crucial role to play in this. Recognising the significance of multidisciplinary #research, #innovation, and #education in tackling global challenges and fortifying the EU's global standing is paramount. 🌐 We must look at the EU's resilience and security holistically and acknowledge the pivotal role that #SocialSciences, #Arts, and #Humanities (#SSAH) fields can play in fostering the EU's strategic autonomy, when given the opportunity to do so. For example, European investment in these sectors can mean investment in #equality and #democracy, utlimately bolstering EU security and competitiveness on the global stage. 📈 Amidst population decline and aging, prioritising investment in #skills development and #talent across critical sectors is imperative for the EU's future competitiveness. The EU must ensure it has the skilled workforce it needs to ensure its #defence and #security amidst the growing geopolitical pressure. Thank you to co-organisers Turun yliopisto - University of Turku Turku University of Applied Sciences Åbo Akademi University University of Oulu LUT University Caroline Sundberg 👏 #HigherEducation #Research #Innovation #EUCompetitiveness #NordicCollaboration #RIWeek