EUA Announces its 3rd Funding Forum
University of Porto, Portugal, 6-7 October 2016
Building on the success of the previous editions, EUA is pleased to invite you to the 3rd EUA Funding Forum, hosted by the University of Porto, Portugal, on 6 and 7 October 2016.
A biennial event, which has become the true highlight of the European university funding scene, the Funding Forum is a unique, inclusive platform open to all higher education funding stakeholders – university leaders and managers, researchers, students, public authorities, public and private funders and partners. This year’s Forum will focus on the crucial issues of delivering value to society and efficient university management, as well as key conditions that enable universities to fulfil their missions in an effective way.
At a time when public finances are under increased pressure, funding models for universities are being revised with the perspective of optimising expenditure and generating greater added value while increasing the efficiency of the sector. In many European countries, it is becoming highly relevant for the university sector to show and quantify its contribution to society, in social but also economic terms.
Designed against this backdrop, the Forum will take stock and help shape the future of the higher education funding agenda at the regional, national and European level. It will invite participants to discuss the following questions:
- Which policies and strategies can help universities to efficiently fulfil their missions?
- How can the contribution of universities to society be assessed, let alone measured?
- Should universities communicate on their economic added value? And if so, how?
- What are the expectations of funders and policy makers? How can stakeholders develop a productive dialogue at system level?
- What are the latest trends and the future of European funding?
- How can universities explore new partnerships and diversify their funding streams?
The Forum provides a unique opportunity for peer learning and the exchange of the latest scientific and practical knowledge on how to foster and make the contribution of universities to society and the economy more visible.
Programme
The preliminary programme, including session descriptions and further information are now available on the Funding Forum website.
Information and registration
The registration deadline is 22 September 2016. You can register here
