Annual Meeting: GOHEC
Date: May 5-6, 2025
Location: Politechnico Milano, Italy
Event Type: Annual Meeting
Overview:
The Annual Meeting of the Global Observatory of Higher Education Changes (GOHEC) on May 5-6, 2025, will convene international scholars and experts to discuss and analyze ongoing transformations in higher education worldwide. Building upon its inaugural event in September 2024, GOHEC aims to facilitate global dialogue, systematize emerging changes, and predict future developments in higher education.
Key Themes:
- Presentations of existing networks and projects
- Group discussion on changes in higher education
- Roadmap for the next 3–4 years
Kick-off Event: GOHEC
Date: September 9–10, 2024
Location: University for Continuing Education Krems, Austria
Event Type: Research Networking
Event Overview:
The inaugural event of the Global Observatory of Higher Education Changes (GOHEC) marks the beginning of a collaborative journey among higher education institutions, researchers, and policy experts. The conference will provide a platform for partners to align their goals, establish thematic working groups, and chart the course for the Observatory’s initiatives.
Participants will engage in discussions on pressing topics, including policy reforms, higher education equity, and innovation in research practices. The event also seeks to identify joint funding opportunities and develop a roadmap for publishing and data-sharing efforts.
Key Highlights:
- Welcome Speech: Outline the mission of GOHEC
- Partner Presentations: Insights into member institutions’ expertise
- Thematic Working Groups: Focus on defining research topics
- Funding Opportunities: Exploration of third-party funding schemes
- Collaborative Framework: Finalizing a Memorandum of Cooperation