Launch
Kicking off 1Europe - the start of a new university
Event information
Date & location
From 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Vlaamse overheid - Herman Teirlinckgebouw
View on Google MapsThis public kick-off event marks the start of Una Europa's 1Europe project. Funded under the first Erasmus+ Call for European Universities, 1Europe aims to launch a living laboratory to develop future university models that are both replicable and scalable. The event is opened by Luc Sels, Rector of KU Leuven, and features a keynote by Themis Christophidou, Director-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture at the European Commission. To promote an interactive debate between the panel and the audience, the core of the event is arranged as a fishbowl debate.
Note: You might also be interested in browsing the post-event press release.
" Una Europa is becoming a true powerhouse in Europe, an Alliance of 8 comprehensive very strong leading research-intensive universities with global reputation… Collectively, the networks stands for over half a million in student and staff population. "
Luc Sels, Rector of KU Leuven, in his opening remarks
Schedule
- 17.30-18.00 Registration & Welcome Drink
- 18.00-18.10 Opening by Luc Sels, Rector KU Leuven
- 18.10-18.25 Keynote Speech by Themis Christophidou, Director General for Education, European Commission
- 18.25-20.00 Interactive Fishbowl Debate
- 20.00-21.30 Networking Reception