“Becoming a Voice for Well-Being” - EUniWell Showcase Conference

09/11/2023 to 10/11/2023

University of Murcia University of Murcia & online EUniWell-Event

Join us at the EUniWell Showcase Conference “Becoming a Voice for Well-Being” on 9-10 November 2023 at the University of Murcia, as we celebrate our achievements and embark on fresh endeavours under the new Erasmus+ funding. Experience inspiring presentations, engaging round tables, witness the launch of the EUniWell strategy framework, and connect with the EUniWell community both on-site and online!

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We are excited to announce the EUniWell Showcase Conference “Becoming a Voice for Well-Being”, a momentous event celebrating the successful completion of our pilot phase and the beginning of new endeavours under the new Erasmus+ funding. Save the date and join us as we reflect on our achievements as an Alliance so far and share the EUniWell strategy framework.

Over the past three years, we have built up EUniWell into an innovative and inspiring European University with a clear Mission, a visible profile, and a track record of successful projects and activities. This two-day conference will unite the EUniWell community and external partners to further strengthen collaborations and celebrate our collective progress in research, education, innovation, and civic engagement under our shared well-being agenda. In addition, the conference will mark the official launch of our EUniWell Strategy Framework 

Highlights of the Showcase Conference:

1. Inspiring Presentations: Experience thought-provoking presentations and showcases by EUniWell’s arenas and working groups, highlighting their accomplishments and contributions to the Alliance.
2. Strategy Framework Launch: Witness the official launch of our EUniWell Strategy Framework for 2030, the basic roadmap for the Alliance’s future development.
3. Engaging Round Tables: Engage in dynamic discussions during our round table sessions, fostering knowledge exchange and inspiring new ideas.
4. Online and On-Site Participation: Attend the conference in person at the beautiful University of Murcia or join virtually from anywhere.

Programme

Day 1: EUniWell looking inwards

9 November 2023, all times in CET

Opening Session

12:00 – 14:00
Moderators:
Pascual Cantos Gómez, University of Murcia
Graham Harrison, EUniWell Managing Director

  • Welcome

    José Luján Alcaraz, Rector, University of Murcia
    Beatrix Busse, EUniWell Chief Development Officer

  • EUniWell Video Highlights
  • Keynote Remarks

    Juan María Vázquez Rojas, Counselor for Environment, University, Research and Mar Menor, Region of Murcia
    Marcos Ros Sempere, MEP
    Academic Keynote, Cristina Polidori, University of Cologne
    Vanessa Debiais-Sainton, Head of Unit, Higher Education, European Commission

  • The EUniWell Strategy Framework

    Beatrix Busse, EUniWell Chief Development Officer
    Giorgia Giovanetti, Vice-Rector for International Relations, University of Florence

  • Roundtable: Bringing Well-Being to the Center of Higher Education

    Moderator: Graham Harrison, EUniWell Managing Director
    Vanessa Debiais-Sainton, Head of Unit, Higher Education, European Commission
    Carine Bernault, Rector, Nantes Université
    Beatrix Busse, EUniWell Chief Development OfficerCristina Polidori, University of Cologne
    Liam Walsh, EUniWell Chief Student Officer

  • Artist Intervention
    Cassandra Myers

Lunch

14:00 – 15:30

Afternoon Session: Advancing Research and Education on Well-Being

15:30 – 17:30
Moderator: Miklós Kellermayer, Semmelweis University

  • Presentations on:
    Health and Well-Being
    - Mental Health Symposium, Sloan Kudrinko, Semmelweis University
    - ShareToWell, Francesca Chiesi, University of Florence
    - Health and Well-Being, Yue Zhao, University of Cologne
    Individual and Social Well-Being
    - Arena Highlights, Joaquim Koops, Global Governance Institute
    - EUMC, Jorge Piernas, University of Murcia
    - WBI Digital Well-Being, María del Mar Grandío, University of Murcia
    Environment, Urbanity and Well-Being Education
    - Arena Highlights, Gianni Bartoli, University of Florence
    - MaterialWell, Chris Ewels, Nantes Université
    - Well-being in Tourism, Lali Lindell, Linnaeus University
    - Sea Rise Levels, Filippo Randelli, University of Florence
  • Workshop by Cassandra Myers

City Tour

18:00 – 19:30

Gala Dinner

from 20:30

Day 2: EUniWell moving upwards and reaching outwards

10 November, all times in CET

Morning Session:  Strengthening and Involving

09:00 – 10:30
Moderator: Isabelle Richard, Nantes Université

  • Civic Engagement Showcase
    Service Learning, Meike Bredendiek, University of Cologne
    Citizen Science, Francis Pope, University of Birmingham
    School Ambassador, Flóra Oláh, Semmelweis University
  • Adding a Well-Being Focus to Policy
    Open Science, Pierre Francois, Nantes Université
    Data Stewardship, Jens Dierkes, University of Cologne
    Policy Commissions, Paul Vallance, Univeristy of Birmingham
    Science to Public Communications Workshops, Imre Varju, Semmelweis University
  • Panel: Sharing the EUniWell Mission

Coffee Break

10:30 – 11:00

Moving Beyond Europe

11:00 – 12:00
Moderator: Dorothea Debus, University of Konstanz

EUniWell on Campus

12:00 – 13:30
Moderator: Ann-Charlotte Larsson, Linnaeus University

Lunch

13:30 – 15:00

Afternoon Session:  Empowering and Fostering

15:00 – 17:00

  • Rectors’ Panel:  Well-Being, Institutional Transformation and Academic Excellence
    Moderator: Giorgia Giovannetti, University of Florence
    Jean-François Huchet, Rector, Inalco
    Béla Merkely, Rector, Semmelweis University
  • Keynote Remarks
    Moderator:  Maria-Jose López Couso, University of Santiago de Compostela
    Kseniia Smyrnova, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
    Dorothy Estrada-Tanck, University of Murcia
  • Roundtable: Delivering a European University
    Moderator: Dorothea Debus, University of Konstanz
    Jin Taira, Vice Rector for Internationalisation, Mobility and International Projection, Univ. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, ERUA2 Alliance
    Màrius Martínez, Vice-Rector for International Relations, Univ. Autónoma de Barcelona, ECIU Alliance
    Rafael Toledo, Vice Rector for Internationalisation and European University, Technical Univ. Cartagena, Eut+ Alliance
    María Senena Corbalán García, Vice-Rector for Research, University of Murcia

Closing Ceremony: Together Towards Communities of Well-Being and Co-Creating the Future

17:00 – 18:00
Beatrix Busse, EUniWell Chief Development Officer
Christoph Illigens, graphic recorder
Cassandra Myers, artist
José Luján Alcaraz, Rector, University of Murcia

  • Cultural Performance: Becoming a Voice for Well-Being
    University Choir, University of Murcia

Download the full programme details here.

Please note that this programme is subject to change.

Get ready to be part of the EUniWell Showcase Conference on 9-10 November 2023. Together, let’s celebrate EUniWell’s accomplishments and embark on an exciting journey towards even greater impact and collaboration!

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For any enquiries, please contact euniwell[at]um.es.

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