{"id":8501,"date":"2024-12-03T17:11:34","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T13:11:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erasmusplus.kg\/en\/?p=8501"},"modified":"2024-12-26T17:14:07","modified_gmt":"2024-12-26T13:14:07","slug":"sphere_annual_conference_2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erasmusplus.kg\/en\/sphere_annual_conference_2024\/","title":{"rendered":"SPHERE Annual Conference 2024: Higher Education Engagement with Society and the Economy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The SPHERE Annual Conference 2024, held virtually on December 3\u20134, 2024, brought together thought leaders, policymakers, and education reform experts to explore the vital role of higher education in shaping society and driving economic progress. The conference centered around the overarching theme of &#8220;Higher Education Engagement with Society and the Economy,&#8221; aligning with SPHERE&#8217;s key focus for the year.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s discussions spanned five dynamic sub-themes:<\/p>\n<p>Institutional approaches and strategies for greening: Innovative pathways for sustainability in higher education.<br \/>\nUniversities in local ecosystems: Strengthening the symbiotic relationship between universities and their communities.<br \/>\nUniversity-Industry partnerships: Exploring teaching and educational collaborations with industry.<br \/>\nInclusion in internationalization: Promoting diversity and access in global education initiatives.<br \/>\nEuropean University Alliances: Highlighting their international impact and integration efforts.<br \/>\nThe conference provided a platform to reflect on SPHERE\u2019s 2024 activities, revisiting highlights and drawing connections between the sub-themes. These discussions inspired actionable insights for Higher Education Reform Experts (HEREs) as they continue to lead transformative reforms at national and institutional levels.<\/p>\n<p>Key Objectives and Insights<br \/>\nParticipants delved into the evolving relationship between higher education and its &#8220;third mission&#8221;\u2014engagement with society beyond teaching and research. A highlight of the event was the presentation of preliminary findings from a European Commission-commissioned study on this topic.<\/p>\n<p>The conference also featured a practice-sharing forum, enabling HERE teams to exchange ideas and showcase EU-backed projects that align with their annual reform priorities. 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