Chandigarh University to host 4th Global Education Summit from October 3 to 5
Global Education Summit 2024 will focus on themes such as global collaboration, sustainability, and social engagement.
Ayushi Bisht | September 30, 2024 | 11:27 AM IST
NEW DELHI: Chandigarh University (CU) will host the 4th Global Education Summit (GES) 2024 from October 3 to 5, gathering over 70 leading academic figures from around the world. The summit will bring together Presidents, Vice Chancellors, Rectors, and senior officials from more than 55 top-ranked foreign universities to discuss the future of higher education.
Delegates from over 30 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, France, Canada, Italy, Australia, and South Africa, will participate in the event.
The Global Education Summit 2024 aims to promote international collaboration, providing participants with a platform to exchange their expertise and insights on the emerging challenges within the education sector. The summit will adopt a hybrid format, blending both in-person and virtual participation to capture a diverse range of global perspectives.
Global Education Summit 2024: Focus on sustainability
This year’s summit will emphasise key themes such as global collaboration, sustainability, and social engagement. Discussions will cover topics like:
- Enhancing sustainability through research and innovation,
- Collaborating with national governments on innovative technologies for social welfare,
- Empowering students for sustainable development,
- Universities' role in achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs),
- Promoting empathy, women's empowerment, and social responsibility in higher education.
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Keynote by Nobel Laureate Professor Gerard 't Hooft
A major highlight of the event will be a keynote address by Nobel Laureate Prof Dr Gerard 't Hooft, a distinguished Dutch theoretical physicist. His profound insights into the intersection of education, research, and innovation are expected to provide valuable perspectives for global academic leaders.
Strategic alliances and global impact
With delegates from countries such as Spain, Russia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and South Africa, the 4th Global Education Summit is poised to be a gathering of strategic importance. The summit will encourage the formation of new alliances among global universities and stimulate discussions on innovative educational models aimed at enhancing the quality and accessibility of higher education.
The summit is expected to provide a unique opportunity for academic leaders from around the world to come together, share knowledge, and work towards a more inclusive and sustainable future for education. With its global reach and impactful discussions, the GES 2024 promises to leave a lasting mark on the higher education sector.
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