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Register for the EUA Annual Conference: Diversities and Commonalities – the changing face of Europe’s universities (20-23 October 2010)

September 03, 2010

Registrations are open for EUA´s Annual Conference that will take place at the University of Palermo in Italy from 20 to 23 October.

The Palermo conference will explore the evolving nature of Europe’s universities. It will take account of the impact both of external pressures to respond to different demands at system level and of internal developments, examining the complex interplay of factors shaping the modern university.

This includes rapidly evolving legal frameworks and governance structures, covering mergers, partnerships and other arrangements, as well as funding mechanisms and incentives, QA procedures and other accountability requirements, all of which drive convergence or diversity. Similarly the conference will also consider the attitudes and values by the different actors in higher education systems, e.g. policy makers, institutional leaders, academics and external stakeholders who are also important in shaping the development of Europe’s universities.

The key objective is to assist institutional leaders and senior staff in better understanding and responding to the different pressures they face, and particularly to help them focus and sharpen their specific institutional profiles. It will highlight examples of strategies and practices adopted by university leaders in different contexts. The conference aims to enhance specific institutional missions, to attract and retain high quality staff, cater to diverse student profiles, and consider incentives for developing diverse research strategies and research portfolios.

For more information and to register, please visit the conference website.

Please note that EUA will also hold its General Assembly on 21 October prior to the main conference.