The host of our conference is Cindy de Koning, a versatile professional with a passion for communication. Currently serving as a moderator and press officer at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), she plays a pivotal role in shaping the institution’s public relations.
11.30 – Registration & lunch
Walk-in with coffee, tea and a lunch snack. Pick up your badge and meet your colleagues of other institutions and associates and visit our Open Space.
At our Open Space you will get insights in what transdisciplinary research and education entails and brings you, as a researcher, a student, a member of society. Discover and experience what addressing circularity challenges in healthcare and the region means, how the Netherlands can transition to a stronger preventive health system, try out educational tools and games such as the Challenge Based Learning -game and the Transition Maker Toolbox. Meet NECTR (National Expertise Centre for Transdisciplinary Work) and experience how unusual collaborations can lead to surprising outcomes by playing games!
12.30 – Opening: Transitions in Motion
12.35 – Welcome by Silvia Lenaerts
Silvia Lenaerts is Rector Magnificus of Eindhoven University of Technology
12.45 – Keynote: How can universities drive change for the common good by Geoff Mulgan
In his keynote ‘How can universities drive change for the common good‘, Sir Geoff Mulgan (Professor of Collective Intelligence, Public Policy and Social Innovation at University College London) explores the role universities can play in shaping futures that respond to today’s complex societal transitions. He argues that while universities have become highly skilled in analysing the present and the past, their future-shaping role has often been neglected, even though both are essential.
Mulgan discusses how academics can act as partners of civil society, business and government, contributing to social innovation and ambitious programmes for systemic change. Drawing on examples from fields such as care, democracy, welfare and cities, he makes a compelling case for exploratory social science: an approach that brings together science, technology, engineering, the arts and the humanities to expand our collective social possibilities.
14.00 – 15.15 Round 1: Parallel Breakout sessions
How to drive transitions in society, with society
These breakout sessions showcase how transdisciplinary research and education programmes within the EWUU alliance actively drive societal transition, together with citizens, policymakers, businesses, and other societal actors. Through collective reflection and exchange, participants will explore the challenges, successes, and tensions of working in society, with society, while fostering growth in mindset, collaboration, and practice. These sessions are powered by the following EWUU initiatives: Preventive Health, Circular Society, Unusual Collaborations, Living Technologies, Artificial Intelligence and the Education programme.
15.30 – 16.45 Round 2: Parallel Breakout sessions
How to drive transitions in society, with society
These breakout sessions showcase how transdisciplinary research and education programmes within the EWUU alliance actively drive societal transition, together with citizens, policymakers, businesses, and other societal actors.
17.00 – Wrap up: Step by step towards transformation
Reflect, move and share your next step, taking inspiration to actively shape the future together.
17.15 – Drinks & connect
Join our drinks & bites and meet your colleagues of other institutions and associates. Visit our Open Space to learn more about alliance related projects.
Contact
info@ewuu.nl