We are pleased to invite you to participate in the upcoming Aurora Symposium 2026, which will take place on 27–29 May 2026. The symposium will focus on the overarching theme of Global Citizenship.
The event will bring together educators, researchers, students, and professionals interested in this theme from across the Aurora network and beyond to share insights, best practices, and innovative ideas that contribute to fostering global citizenship in higher education and society.
The event will be kicked off with a special opening keynote (27 May, 13:00-15:00).
- Keynote title: Institutional Change through Curricular Innovation
- Speaker: Robert G. Bringle, Ph.D. Phil.D. (Chancellor’s Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Philanthropic Studies, Indiana University)
- Keynote overview: The aspiration is that European Alliances can transform the mission and practices of universities. But how can this happen? Community engagement and service-learning will be examined as potential mechanisms for innovative change not only in the curriculum but also in the mission, faculty roles and rewards, strategic planning, and institutional assessment. As such, they can contribute to enhancing partnerships with the community, global learning, and civic learning focused on social justice.
All VU staff are welcome to join.
How to register
Symposium registration is now open. Please use the sign up link at the top of the page.
The deadline to register your attendance is 30 April, 2026.
