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How can the education system become an effective driving force for a more sustainable future? To address current and future challenges, the present mono-disciplinary educational system needs to change to tackle and navigate the complexity of sustainability challenges. This not only affects both educators and students (and other stakeholders), but also requires their proactive engagement. Preparing for the future entails a paradigm shift towards a more learner-driven education, which means that not only students, but also teachers and other educational and societal stakeholders learn by closely collaborating – a real Copernican Revolution in Higher Education. Putting the mindset of all these learners into the center of education implies adding a new dimension to long established roles and pedagogies, and challenging the current structures in place.

The 2023 Higher Education Summit – Student Takeover was organized by the COPERNICUS Alliance and oikos International, supported by SOS – Students Organizing for Sustainability International, the Green Office Movement, and the Club of Rome.

The 3-day virtual conference took place from 23-25 November 2023. It brought together different audiences involving students, educators and changemakers in the field of transformative learning for sustainable development within higher education. The interactive program included different formats such as keynotes, workshops, and spaces for informal exchange among participants.

Recordings, videos and further materials are available:

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