The 2025 edition of the ELIA Leadership Symposium asks: how can we harness the transformative power of collective intelligence? What are the essential elements that not only create community cohesion but also drive meaningful change? Hosted by Geneva University of Art and Design (HEAD – Genève, HES-SO) in Switzerland, the symposium brings together higher art education leaders, creative-thinking researchers, thought leaders on transformative leadership and alternative management models, economists, futurologists, and more. Together, we will examine the systems and processes needed to enable large groups of individuals to share their knowledge, data, and skills to solve complex problems as they navigate societal challenges. How can art education institutions become more than the sum of their parts? What skills are required to lead a crowd or movement with purpose? And what do we do if the system we operate within begins to crack? In an era marked by societal fragmentation—fuelled by political upheaval,…

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The 6th International Conference on Environmental Design and Health (ICED2025) will take place on 1-2 November 2025, Heraklion, Crete, Greece and Virtual.ICED2025 will take place in a face-to-face meeting in Heraklion and also virtual. The conference will combine the most recent scientific developments in Environmental Design (Sustainability / Pollution / Energy / Cities-Buildings / Transportation / Erosion / Climate Change / Policy / Social Acceptance / Health Issues). ICED2025 will provide a unique opportunity for experts to interact and to apply their knowledge and latest research findings to the design and developments of environmental processes and also to discuss health issues. More Information: 6th International Conference on Environmental Design and Health, ICED2025 | Call for Abstracts and scientific submissions - dieAngewandte

The HIGHER EDUCATION SUMMIT (HES) is a conference series initiated by the COPERNICUS Alliance, the European Network on Higher Education for Sustainable Development. Every year it co-organizes a face-to-face or online conference with partners and members of the network. More about this Event will be published soon: HIGHER EDUCATION SUMMIT

Aktuelles - Entwicklungstagung “Peace, justice and stable institutions.” Weighty words make up the 16th goal of the Sustainable Development Goals: Peace, justice and strong institutions. It formulates a grand vision, as peace and justice are ancient dreams of humankind. As the penultimate goal, it brings together more dimensions than any other of the United Nations‘ 17 Sustainable Development Goals. At first glance, these dimensions do not seem to fit together. However, upon closer examination, it becomes clear that almost all of the other SDGs cannot be achieved without inclusive, effective and accountable institutions. Many goals are invalid or even nullified without peace, while achieving them would bring great progress for justice. In this respect, SDG 16 is the central building block of the entire SDG architecture.In the current global political situation, we see the following three dimensions as central to the debate at the Development Conference: 1. peace and conflict…

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the landscape of climate action and sustainable development. From predictive analytics to smart energy systems, AI offers powerful tools to enhance decision-making, optimise resource use, and develop innovative responses to the climate crisis. In Europe, universities play a key role in advancing AI solutions that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), contributing to global efforts for a greener and more equitable future. Aims This Seminar aims to create a dynamic forum for dialogue and exchange at the intersection of AI, sustainability, and climate science. Participants will gain insights into the latest AI-driven innovations, understand the role of AI in achieving SDG targets, and explore collaborative strategies for responsible and effective AI implementation. It also seeks to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration among academia, research centres, technology developers, public authorities, and civil society.  A key highlight of the event will be the Awards Ceremony for the European Universities Competition on…

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