Una Europa Talk "Rewriting the Script: European Universities Alliances and the Future of Higher Education"

Broadcast live from the alliance’s General Assembly in Dublin, Ireland, on Monday evening, 11 December.

  • Date: 11 DECEMBER 2023  from 18:00 to 19:00

  • Event location: University College Dublin and online - In presence and online event

Registration Form to attent online 

The Una Europa Talk will include a keynote speech and a panel discussion on a topical issue: "Rewriting the script: European University Alliances and the Future of Higher Education".

During an engaging discussion, the panelists will explore the theme of transformation for higher education in Europe, dissecting its implications for institutions that embrace the European Universities Initiative, and discussing the challenges and opportunities for stakeholders at local, national, and European levels. Furthermore, they will examine how European education can adapt to continue serving communities, the economy and society.

The Una Europa Talk will occur during the Una Europa General Assembly at University College Dublin, a three-day event that unites Alliance members from across Europe to establish the university of the future.

Attendees will comprise of the Presidents and Rectors of Una Europa's 11 partner institutions, policy makers from the European Commission, representatives of the Irish Government, academics, professional staff, and students.

Panel members confirmed to date include:

Professor Orla Feely, President of University College Dublin and host of the General Assembly,

Professor Peter Lievens, Vice-Chancellor for International, Intercultural and Alumni Policy at KU Leuven,

Ms Patricia Reilly, Head of Cabinet of Commissioner Mairéad McGuinness, responsible for Financial Services, Financial Stability and Capital Markets.