Laura Howard, General Director of the SEA-EU Alliance, was a distinguished participant at the event “Competing trends in international education: fostering responsible approaches,” organized by the University of Padua. The event took place on November 15th at Aula Nievo, Palazzo Bo, Padua, Italy, drawing around 80 participants.
The sessions covered a spectrum of crucial topics, reflecting the dynamic landscape of international education:
- What kind of internationalization of Higher Education for a new era?
- Changing higher education environment and university internationalization in East Asia: gap between policy and practice.
- Transforming European higher education: the role of the European Universities initiative. (Led by Laura Howard, General Director of SEA-EU Alliance)
- Strategic importance of global engagement and internationalisation of UK universities – joint work between the UK Higher Education Sector and the UK Government.
- Internationalisation with a Latin American perspective.
- Responsible internationalisation: the view from the Pacific.
Laura Howard’s session, focusing on “Transforming European higher education,” delved into the pivotal role of the European Universities initiative in reshaping the educational landscape. The engaging discussions provided valuable insights into the challenges, opportunities, and collaborative efforts required to drive positive change in higher education.
As one of the prominent contributors to the event, Laura Howard actively led discussions, fostering a deeper understanding of the European Universities Alliance’s mission and impact. During an interactive activity, participants shared their associations with European Universities Alliances, highlighting concepts such as challenge, collaboration, network, opportunity, and Europe.
The University of Padua’s event proved to be a significant platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration, aligning with SEA-EU Alliance’s commitment to responsible internationalization and the transformation of higher education in Europe. The diverse perspectives shared at the event contribute to the broader dialogue shaping the future of international education.
