Renegade economist and
inventor of "Doughnut Economics"
Be prepared for a summit
full of surprises...
Environmental engineer and
innovative social entrepreneur
Researcher with a focus on
participatory sustainable change
EDDY VAN HEMELRIJCK
Entrepreneur, consultant,
lecturer and TEDx speaker
with a heart for people and nature
Multi-talented and
innovative economist
GUIA BIANCHI
Expert for sustainability education, competences skills, and innovation policy
GUSTAVO RODRIGUEZ
Researcher with focus on the transformation of the textile-fashion industry
Expert in human rights and politics
and former journalist
Researcher, consultant and advisor
dedicated to sustainable transformation
LILIAN TRECHSEL
Coordinator, creator, educator and researcher in the area of sustainable development
Researcher with ambition to make educational and business organizations more sustainable
Watch videos and recordings including the keynotes by Kate Raworth, Mamphela Ramphele and Garry Jacobs
The economy and sustainability have long been considered enemies. Meanwhile, "our citizens of 2050 are educated in (economic) frameworks that stem from textbooks from 1950, which in turn are based on theories from 1850. As a result, we have created economies that must grow, whether they make us and our planet thrive or not." According to Kate Raworth, it does not matter whether the economy grows or not, as long as it provides "a safe and just place for humanity". In the end, that is exactly what transformative learning for sustainable development wants to achieve; (higher) education must reconnect with the current generation, the century we live in and the challenges we face!
DARING TO TRANSFORM
LEARNING FOR A
FUTURE-PROOF ECONOMY
The HIGHER EDUCATION SUMMIT in 2021 and 2022 focuses on research- and practice-related issues to realize an economy that strives for a safe and just world for everyone, within our planetary boundaries.
This international conference is the place to be for anyone who wants to be a changemaker in the field of transformative learning for sustainable development within higher education!
ONLINE TEASER
&
PHYSICAL CONFERENCE
After the successful previous editions, Hasselt University (Belgium) is honored to host and organize the HIGHER EDUCATION SUMMIT in 2021 and 2022 together with the COPERNICUS Aliance, and with support of Vrije Universiteit Brussel, werecircle and Duurzaam Educatiepunt.
Due to the uncertainty about the Covid-19 pandemic, we decided early on that we would hold the summit in 2021 online and design it as a teaser for a physical conference in 2022. The online teaser on 9 December 2021 was a "warm-up" for the physical conference, which will take place from 6-8 September 2022 in Hasselt, Belgium.
During the online teaser on 9 December 2021, we discussed a whole afternoon about what the future could look like, how we can adapt to make it happen and how education can foster this. Kate Raworth, Mamphela Ramphele and Garry Jacobs provided pre-recorded speeches beforehand and joined the live debate during the online event.
In addition we offered interactive workshops and interesting short videos. At the end, various (local) actors from society (students, professors, companies, organizations, etc.) were brought together for a live debate about issues raised and insights provided in our local, cosy studio in Hasselt, Belgium.
⭢ You can watch recordings of the whole event here.
From 6-8 September 2022, Hasselt University will open its doors for a three-day physical conference in Belgium. Take your diary and mark the dates in the color of your favorite doughnut! Be prepared for a summit full of interesting plenary sessions, keynotes, interactive workshops, inspiring talks, onsite excursions, lots of networking opportunities and much more! Have a look at the program and register here.
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The HIGHER EDUCATION SUMMIT 2022 is organized by
Hasselt University and the COPERNICUS Alliance
with support of Vrije Universiteit Brussel, werecircle
and Duurzaam Educatiepunt.
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