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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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