The launch of the European Higher Education Sector Scoreboard (EHESS) was complemented with a policy-oriented conference Learning from the 1st edition of the European Higher Education Sector Scoreboard and looking at the future of EHESO on 30 January 2025. This conference not only presented the launch of EHESS but also raised awareness about the Scoreboard among policy makers and higher education sector stakeholders. Additionally, the expectations that various target audiences have for the future of the Observatory were explored.

The conference also presented the key insights from the first edition of EHESS, offering a glimpse into trends such as the development of future-proof skills, strengthening transnational cooperation, and fostering collaboration with industrial ecosystems. Furthermore, discussions explored strategies for enhancing international partnerships while championing EU values like institutional autonomy, academic freedom, and inclusiveness. This event set the stage for impactful advancements in higher education policy and practice.

Slides

• Introducing the European Higher Education Sector Observatory (EHESO) and Scoreboard (EHESS)
  • Presentation of the European Higher Education Sector Observatory - Benedetto Lepori (EHESO Scientific Director)
  • Presentation of the European Higher Education Sector Scorebaord - Mantas Pupinis (EHESO Deputy Project Manager)
• Panel 1: Future-proof skills and cooperation with industrial ecosystems
  • Skills Levels & Skills Match of European Higher Education Graduates - Kai Mühleck (DZHW)
  • Human capital and regional innovation ecosystem - John Edwards (EURASHE)
• Panel 2: Transnational cooperation in Europe
  • European University Alliances Characteristics and Evolution - Omar Abozeid (EHESO consortium)
  • Una Europa from inspiration to impact - Emily Palmer (Una Europa)
• Panel 3: International cooperation
  • International cooperation in Research and Innovation - Athina Karvounaraki (DG RTD)
  • International cooperation - Veronika Kupriyanova (ACA)
• Panel 4: EU values: institutional autonomy, academic freedom, and inclusiveness
  • Academic Freedom Index - Angelo Panaro (FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg)
  • Individual and institutional characteristics related to student mobility - Inga Popovaite (EHESO consortium)

Practical information

• Time: 9:30-16:00 CET
• Agenda
• Summary report
• Organiser: European Education and Culture Executive Agency
• Registration: closed