Your monthly collection of news, events, and resources in entrepreneurship and engagement in higher education
December 2021
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EVENT OF THE MONTH!
DECEMBER 2, 2021 | 20:00 (CET)
ACEEU Accreditation Webinar (Americas)
In this Webinar, participants will be given a general overview of ACEEU, including ACEEU's general understanding of what an entrepreneurial and engaged university/academic unit is, benefits of ACEEU accreditation, information on the accreditation process and its standards as well as key learnings from institutions that have gone through the process. After a 30 minute presentation, the questions of participants will be answered. Register here.
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DECEMBER 09, 2021 | 16:00 (CET)
Sustainability Entrepreneurship as University Strategy
In this webinar, you will learn about EAN University's unique approach to embedding sustainability entrepreneurship at the core of the university's strategy.
EAN University understands itself as an academic institution whose higher purpose is to contribute to comprehensive training and sustainable entrepreneurship, considering research, leadership, and innovation fundamental elements.
Join our webinar to learn more about EAN's approach and the lessons learned.
Entrepreneurship accreditation: New standards in quality assurance
During this workshop you will be presented to a new approach to university accreditation, one that evaluates entrepreneurship efforts of universities, institutes, faculties, and departments. Participants will learn details of how to use this approach in their own institutions, as well as how to apply for an external recognition of their entrepreneurship efforts. Register here.
DECEMBER 14, 2021 | 15:00 (CET)
PATHWAY TO IMPACT – MEASURING AND CAPTURING ENGAGEMENT OF UNIVERSITIES
Join this panel discussion to hear from experts as well as university leaders and professionals about challenges and possible approaches towards measuring and evaluating engagement. This panel will discuss how universities could approach the measuring including identification of the right metrics and indicators that capture the results and impact of external engagement of universities. Register here.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
How do you make higher education innovation contagious?
This article brings three of the winners of the HE Innovate awards to try to unpack the idea of innovation as something that happens in a particular context, and moment, rather than a divine spark – and learn the lessons for how, as a sector, we might further support and foster innovation across the learning and teaching landscape. Read more here.
A decolonised approach to tackling community challenges
The university of the future is engaged – it has no walls. It is committed to social responsibility and encourages students to engage directly with real-world challenges. However, when civic engagement involves underprivileged or marginalised communities, care must be taken to avoid imposing on the community what amounts to a colonial structure. Read more here.
Innovation and inclusion are the future for public universities
This article brings findings from The XIX IAUP Triennial Conference, titled “Innovation and Inclusion: Key priorities for higher education in a post pandemic world”. It argues that the pandemic has exposed and exacerbated inequalities, highlighting the importance of providing less developed regions and least advantaged groups with equal and fair opportunities to access high-quality education. Read here.
Build Back Greener? Creating impact with campus sustainability plans
While pandemic emergencies prompted many higher education institutions to pause large-scale sustainability efforts, recent disasters, rising energy costs, and pressure from students and university stakeholders have brought sustainability planning back to the forefront of institutional priorities. But with so many pressures competing for resources and mindshare, how can universities move forward in a way that delivers meaningful impact? Read more here.
Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities (ACEEU), Wilhelm Schickard Strasse, 14, Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia 48149, Germany
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