in response to the common challenges facing universities in the 15 countries in the Wider Europe region during and post Covid-19, the Wider Europe team have convened a series of online dialogues for universities to discuss these challenges, focused around models of distance learning, quality assurance of teaching online, the future of student mobility, and research collaboration at distance.
Please see below for details all upcoming sessions, and recordings of any past sessions you may have missed. You can sign up to future webinars by clicking on the link in the title. If you have any questions, please contact Summer Xia - Summer.Xia@britishcouncil.az - Country Director Azerbaijan.
Date | Focus | Recording |
7 May | How ready are universities to use emerging technologies? How do universities use technology to respond to the current challenges faced by students, teachers, and university as a whole? | https://youtu.be/7m5fC6uUi0g |
13 May | Are campuses a thing of the past? Take part in our discussion about the how the current crisis might potentially change the role of universities forever. | https://youtu.be/zLgRiXs4jRg |
20 May 14:00 UK time | What is the future of online assessment for universities? Take part in our discussion around whether there will be a greater need for universities to quickly adapt. | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5V--pcCg3k4 |
27 May | What are future models for online learning? Come along to discuss what new technologies and innovative teaching approaches can be adopted. | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKV_O_FXlOk&feature=youtu.be |
3 June | How can universities engage with and motivate students? Hear from universities as they share their experiences of connecting with their students as face-to-face contact has reduced and, in some places, completely stopped. | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYCYMVuA05g&feature=youtu.be |
10 June | How do universities ensure quality teaching online? Join us to explore how universities can make sure both their students and academic staff achieve excellent results. | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNXLggusFt4&feature=youtu.be |
17 June | What is the future of transnational education? Join us to explore how the current crisis might influence the demand for distance learning. | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXIZKit07Yg |
24 June | How can universities support their academic staff? Take part in this session all about supporting staff and ensuring their professional development remains a focus. | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCAlNeJZxTs&feature=youtu.be |
1 July | Is studying abroad a thing of the past? Come along to our discussion about the future of student mobility. | |
8 July | How can academic relationships flourish when there’s currently less physical mobility? Join us to explore the different ways universities can still work closely together, even in times when travel is limited. | |
15 July | Masterclass: by UK Scientist | |
22 July | Masterclass: by British Nobel Prize Winner |