Conference Agenda
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Daily Overview |
| 8:00am - 9:00am |
Registration & Tea/Coffee Location: Aula Parva, VU Central Building (Universiteto str. 3) |
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| 9:00am - 10:15am |
Keynote 1: Prof. dr. Liudvika Leišytė „Trust, Governance and Stakeholders: Beyond New Public Management in Higher Education“ Location: Aula Parva, VU Central Building (Universiteto str. 3) Conference Opening – Dr. Bruno Broucker (Chair of EAIR, Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp | Belgium) Welcome Speech – Prof. dr. Rimvydas Petrauskas (Rector of Vilnius University | Lithuania) Keynote – Prof. dr. Liudvika Leišytė (President of EAIR, TU Dortmund University | Germany) |
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| 10:30am - 12:00pm |
Track 1-01: Teaching, Learning & Student Experience Location: Room 207, VU Faculty of Philosophy Chair: Jorrit Snijder, Breda University of Applied Sciences Chair: Matt O'Leary, Birmingham City University |
Track 2-01: Governance & Management Location: Room 209, VU Faculty of Philosophy Chair: Gergely Kováts, Corvinus University of Budapest Chair: Rūta Bružienė, Vilnius university |
Track 3-01: Engagement & Partnerships in Higher Education Location: Room 214, VU Faculty of Philosophy Chair: Mark O'Hara, Advance HE Chair: Dominik Antonowicz, Nicolas Copernicus University |
Track 4-01: Academic Profession & Professional Development Location: Room 201, VU Faculty of Philosophy Chair: Glen Jones, University of Toronto Chair: Corinna Geppert, University for Continuing Education Krems |
Track 5-01: Research Policy Location: Room 204, VU Faculty of Philosophy Chair: Jessica Nooij, Avans University of Applied Sciences Chair: Rimantas Želvys, Vilnius University |
Track 6-01: Evaluation in Higher Education Location: Room 205, VU Faculty of Philosophy Chair: Göran Melin, Technopolis Group Chair: Monika Orechova, Vilnius University |
Workshop/Panel 1: Governance & Management Location: Room 238, VU Central Building (Universiteto str. 3) |
Workshop/Panel 2: Engagement & Partnerships in Higher Education Location: Room 239, VU Central Building (Universiteto str. 3) |
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| 12:00pm - 1:15pm |
Lunch Location: Vilnius University Cafe, VU Central Campus (Universiteto str. 3) |
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| 1:15pm - 2:45pm |
Track 1-02: Teaching, Learning & Student Experience Location: Room 207, VU Faculty of Philosophy Chair: Matt O'Leary, Birmingham City University Chair: Jorrit Snijder, Breda University of Applied Sciences |
Track 2-02: Governance & Management Location: Room 209, VU Faculty of Philosophy Chair: Gergely Kováts, Corvinus University of Budapest Chair: Rūta Bružienė, Vilnius university |
Track 3-02: Engagement & Partnerships in Higher Education Location: Room 214, VU Faculty of Philosophy Chair: Mark O'Hara, Advance HE Chair: Dominik Antonowicz, Nicolas Copernicus University |
Track 4-02: Academic Profession & Professional Development Location: Room 201, VU Faculty of Philosophy Chair: Glen Jones, University of Toronto Chair: Corinna Geppert, University for Continuing Education Krems |
Track 5-05: Research Policy Location: Room 308, VU Faculty of Philosophy Chair: Jessica Nooij, Avans University of Applied Sciences Chair: Rimantas Želvys, Vilnius University |
Track 6-02: Evaluation in Higher Education Location: Room 205, VU Faculty of Philosophy Chair: Göran Melin, Technopolis Group Chair: Monika Orechova, Vilnius University |
Workshop/Panel 3: Teaching, Learning & Student Experience Location: Room 204, VU Faculty of Philosophy |
Workshop/Panel 4: Governance & Management Location: Room 238, VU Central Building (Universiteto str. 3) |
Workshop/Panel 5: Teaching, Learning & Student Experience Location: Room 239, VU Central Building (Universiteto str. 3) |
| 2:45pm - 3:15pm |
Tea & Coffee Location: Aula Parva, VU Central Building (Universiteto str. 3) |
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| 3:15pm - 4:15pm |
Keynote 2: Prof. dr. Michèle Lamont „Out of Muddy Waters? Debates around Diversity and Excellence in American Higher Education“ Location: Aula Parva, VU Central Building (Universiteto str. 3) Prof. dr. Michèle Lamont (Harvard University | US) |
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| 4:30pm - 5:00pm |
EAIR General Meeting Location: Aula Parva, VU Central Building (Universiteto str. 3) Chair: Bruno Broucker, Institute of Tropical Medicine |
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| 5:00pm - 6:00pm |
Social Activity 1: Guided Tour of Vilnius Streets – Symbols of the University’s History Location: Vilnius University Museum (Universiteto str. 3) Limited to 30 participants. On-site registration is required at the registration desk on August 26. Step beyond the forum venue and explore how Vilnius University has shaped the city for more than four centuries. Since its foundation, the University has been home to distinguished scholars, scientists, writers, and public figures whose ideas and achievements have left a lasting mark on Lithuania. This guided walking tour through Vilnius Old Town visits places closely connected with the University's history, revealing the unique relationship between the University and the city. It offers an engaging way to discover the rich cultural and intellectual heritage of Vilnius while enjoying an informal walk with fellow forum participants. |
Social Activity 2: Visit to St. John's Church Bell Tower Location: St. John's Church Bell Tower (Šv. Jonų str. 12) Limited to 25 participants. On-site registration is required at the registration desk on August 26. Join fellow forum participants for a guided tour of the Bell Tower of St. John's Church, the tallest building in Vilnius Old Town. The tour introduces the history of the Bell Tower, the people who have shaped the development of Vilnius University, and the fascinating story of Foucault's Pendulum, which demonstrates the Earth's rotation. Following the tour, participants will have the opportunity to ascend to the top of the Bell Tower and enjoy panoramic views of Vilnius Old Town. |
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| 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
Welcome Reception Location: Sarbievius Courtyard, Vilnius University (Universiteto str. 5) Welcome by Prof. habil. dr. Rimantas Želvys, Chair of the Education Policy Centre (Vilnius University | Lithuania) Welcome speech by prof. dr. Liudvika Leišytė, President of the EAIR (TU Dortmund University | Germany) Performance by the Vilnius University Folklore Ensemble "Ratilio" |
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