Transferring Knowledge in a Globalised World: a ULLL Responsibility
Programme
| Wednesday 29 May | Cailler Conference Centre |
| From 14:00 | Registration |
| 16:30-17:30 | 1. Welcome Session for EUCEN’s Newcomers
Chair: Ahidoba de Franchi Mandscheff, University of Geneva and EUCEN and Carme Royo, Executive Secretary of EUCEN 2. National Networks Forum (participation upon invitation only) Chair: Beate Hörr, University of Mainz and EUCEN 3. Members' Forum Chair: Prof. Françoise de Viron, University of Louvain, and EUCEN, and Jean-Marie Filloque, University of Brest and EUCEN |
| 18:00-19:00 |
Welcome Session
Geneviève Auroi-Jaggi, Director of the Continuing Education Centre, University of Geneva Andrea Waxenegger, President of EUCEN and Director of the Center for Continuing Education, University of Graz ULLL in Switzerland
Suzanne de Jonckheere, President of Swissuni, Continuing Education Centre, University of Geneva | Abstract PDF
Transferring knowledge and Understanding: a Council of Europe Contribution
Sjur Bergan, Head of the Education Department, Director of Democratic Citizenship and Participation, Council of Europe | Abstract PDF
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| 19:15 | Welcome Reception at the Hôtel de l’Etoile |
| Thursday 30 May | Cailler Conference Centre |
| 9:00-9:40 |
Formal Opening Session
Geneviève Auroi-Jaggi, Director of the Continuing Education Centre, University of Geneva Prof. Jean-Dominique Vassalli, Rector of the University of Geneva Prof. Margareta Baddeley, Vice-Rector of the University of Geneva Mobility and networking, a Policy Issue
Alexandre Hedjazi, Scientific Deputy to Vice-Rector for International Relation, University of Geneva
Andrea Waxenegger, President of EUCEN and Director of the Center for Continuing Education, University of Graz |
| 9:40-10:30 |
Keynote
Chair: Geneviève Auroi-Jaggi, Director of the Continuing Education Centre, University of Geneva The responsibility of Universities towards the Globalisation of Education
Prof. Geoffrey Boulton, University of Edinburgh | Abstract PDF
Strategies for the Future: European University System’s Assets in a Changing World
Claus Hässig, Unit for Prospective and Planning & Central Research Office, University of Geneva | Abstract PDF
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| 10:30-11:00 | Coffee-break |
| 11:00-12:30 |
Case studies and keynote
Chair: Pat Davies, Expert 3 case studies 1. FAU Busan – Establishing a Branch Campus in South Korea
Katharina Sommer, Friedrich Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany | Case Study PDF
2. A Large-Scale Distance Continuing Education and Telemedicine Network to Support Isolated Care Professionals in Developing Countries: RAFT
Antoine Geissbuhler, University of Geneva, Switzerland | Case Study PDF
3. Cooperation and Development - the Case of University of Aveiro, Portugal
Lucília Tavares dos Santos, University of Aveiro, Portugal | Case Study PDF
International and Trade in Higher Education, Opportunities and Challenges
Stéphan Vincent-Lancrin, Senior Analyst and Project Leader, OECD | Abstract PDF
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| 12:30-14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00-15:00 |
Keynote
Chair: Prof. Alfredo Soeiro, University of Porto and EUCEN The state of the Higher Education or why MOOCs draw so much attention?
Pablo Achard, Foresight and Planning Unit, University of Geneva | Abstract PDF
European MOOCs: what did we learn so far?
Prof. Pierre Dillenbourg, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne | Abstract PDF
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| 15:00-16:30 |
Learning Cafés
Interactive debate in small groups based on cases studies on the conference theme Learning Café 1 Knowledge Transfer Strategy by ICT: The Master ACREDITE Experience
Daniel Peraya and Mariana Vieira, University of Geneva, Switzerland | Case Study PDF
H-KNOW Knowledge Management in Building Rehabilitation
Alfredo Soeiro, University of Porto, Portugal | Case Study PDF
ULLL Goes East
Helmut Vogt, University of Hamburg, Germany | Case Study PDF
Learning Café 2 A Public Health Distance Training Programme: the Geneva University e-Module in Public Health targeting 10 French-speaking African Countries supported by the WHO and the GHWA
Véronique Zesiger, University of Geneva, Switzerland, with Roberto Moretti, Marco Cremaschini, Erica Wheeler, Emmanuel Kabengele, Philippe Chastonay | Case Study PDF
UMINHO: a Case Study on Transferring and Sharing Knowledge Worldwide
Ana Dias and Filipe Rocha, University of Minho, Portugal | Case Study PDF
NORAD’s Master Programme in Education and Digital Resources - Norway – Bolivia - Colombia
Ana B. Chiquito, University of Bergen, Norway, presented by Kristin Torp Skogedal and Hilde Haaland-Kramer | Case Study PDF
Learning Café 3 ETH Zurich:High Hevel Continuing Education for Economy and Society
Hans-Rudolf Frey, Swiss Federal Institute, Zürich, Switzerland | Case Study PDF
Enhancing Post-Experience Academic Expertise. A Pilot Project Supporting a National Reform
Kari Seppälä, University of Turku, Finland, presented by Sami Tantarimaki | Case Study PDF
Policies and Technologies for Life Long Learning at the University of Patras
Nikolaos Avouris, University of Patras, Greece | Case Study PDF
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| 16:45-18:15 |
Workshop
The Contribution of Higher Education to the European Agenda for Adult Learning
Martina Ni-Cheallaigh, European Commission | Abstract PDF
Chair: Andrea Waxenegger, President of EUCEN and Director of the Center for Continuing Education, University of Graz |
| 19:30 | Bus to Conference Dinner |
| Friday 31 May | Cailler Conference Centre |
| 9:00-10:30 | General Assembly (for EUCEN members only) |
| 10:30-10:45 | Coffee-break |
| 10:45-11:45 |
Keynote and conclusion
Connecting Citizens to Science - A Learning E-volution
Miguel Angel Marquina, CERN | Abstract PDF
Conclusion of the conference
Pat Davies, Expert
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| 11:45-12:15 |
Presentation of Future Conferences and Closing
2013 EUCEN Autumn Seminar, Brussels, Belgium Carme Royo, Executive Secretary of EUCEN 2014 EUCEN Conference, Warsaw School of Economics, Poland represented by Prof. Maria Mendel, University of Gdansk |
| 12:15 | Lunch |
| 13:30 |
1. Departure Shuttle to Geneva Airport
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| 14:00 |
2. Social programme: Optionnal Visit of the City of Gruyère or Mountain Walking Tour or Gruyère Baths in Charmey Evening Mountain party |
Scientific Committee
Geneviève Auroi-Jaggi, Director of the Continuing Education Centre, University of Geneva, Switzerland
Pat Davies, Expert
Suzanne de Jonckheere, Continuing Education Centre, University of Geneva, Switzerland
Ahidoba de Franchi Mandscheff, Continuing Education Centre, University of Geneva, Switzerland
Prof. Françoise de Viron, University of Louvain, Belgium and EUCEN
Jean-Marie Filloque, University of Brest, France and EUCEN





