Aurora 2030 Kick-off Event

Welcome to the Aurora 2030 kick-off event, celebrating a new phase of the Aurora university cooperation. Delegates of the nine European universities will discuss their plans to strengthen education, teaching, and research in order to combat the complex societal challenges facing us.

The new phase is titled Aurora 2030 in reference to the forward-thinking nature of the cooperation that shapes higher education in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The new phase is marked by a continued co-funding by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union for the years 2023-2027.

The event will take place on Tuesday 21 November, at 11:00-12:30 in the University‘s Ceremonial Hall, located in the Main Building. The event is open to all and the perfect opportunity to learn more about the Aurora cooperation.

Schedule:

• Welcome words - Jon Atli Benediktsson, Aurora President and Rector of the University of Iceland
• Address from minister - Aslaug Arna Sigurbjornsdottir, Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
• Address from EU Ambassador – Lucie Samcová, Ambassador of the European Union to Iceland
• Introduction to Aurora 2030 - Sabine Allain Sainte-Rose, Programme Director for Aurora 2030
• Student engagement - Hanus Patera, President of Aurora Student Council
• A global perspective on European Universities Initiative - Harvey Charles, Vice Provost for International Programs at the University of Minnesota
• Panel discussion of Rectors/Presidents - Rectors, presidents and senior representatives
  Moderators: Magnus Thor Torfason, Associate Professor at the University of Iceland, and Nana-Kirstine Bruhn Rasmussen, Aurora Student Council Secretary

Those who would like to tune in virtually can do so here: https://livestream.com/hi/aurora2030kick-off

Further information on the Aurora Cooperation