With this online event "Connect & Converse", we aim to:

  • Introduce and present Circle U. to our associated partners, highlighting the results of the pilot phase, our ambitions for the next phase and our commitment towards partners.
  • Foster exchange on the interests, expectations, objectives of the partners to engage with Circle U.
  • Connect partners of similar profiles and engage them with the key actors in Circle U. relevant to their activities.

During the online event "Connect & Converse", you will be able to discuss, exchange and engage with academics, researchers, students of Circle U. But you will also connect with other associated partners. You will find the provisional programme below.

Provisional programme

Please note that the programme and moderators are subject to changes.

10:00

Welcome words by Julia von Blumenthal

President of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and President of Circle U.
10:05

Circle U. - Past, present and future by Bjørn Stensaker

Vice-Rector for Education at the University of Oslo and Chair of Circle U. Management Board.
10:20 Introduction to the breakout sessions
10:25

Breakout sessions held in parallel

  • Group 1 - Hospitals and health organisations
    Moderated by Jean-Philippe Empana (Academic director of Circle U. Knowledge Hub on Global Health, Université Paris Cité)
  • Group 2 - Research and innovation organisations
    Moderated by Charlotte Birnbaum-Nyberg (coordinator for R&I cooperation in Circle U., Universität Wien)
  • Group 3 - Business and innovation organisations
    Moderated by Alessio Cavicchi (coordinator for societal engagement in Circle U., Università di Pisa)
  • Group 4 - Public authorities
    Moderated by Dan Banik (Academic director of Circle U. Knowledge Hub on Democracy, Universitetet i Oslo)
  • Group 5 - NGOs
    Moderated by Marcel Robischon (Academic director of Circle U. Knowledge Hub on Climate, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin)
  • Group 6 - University networks and associations
    Moderated by Kevin Guillaume (Circle U. Secretary General)
11:10 Wrap-up from the breakout sessions
11:25 Concluding remarks and way forward by Bjørn Stensaker

Contact

If you have any question, do not hesitate to contact the Circle U. Office at office@circle-u.eu.

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