University of Göttingen hosted second ENLIGHT Teaching & Learning conference
More than 200 students, researchers, and teachers from nine European universities met in Göttingen from 16 to 18 November for an international scientific conference on teaching and learning under the banner of „Diversity and Co-Creation in Higher Education – inclusive approaches on-campus and online“.
“With the second ENLIGHT Teaching & Learning Conference, we have established a new tradition for ENLIGHT,” said Prof. Metin Tolan, President of University of Göttingen at the opening ceremony.
Under the academic lead of Prof. Andrea Bührmann, the guests could exchange ideas on the topic of diversity and inclusion in higher education, network and plan new projects together. One of the highlights of the conference was the presentation of the Teaching & Learning Award by students of the ENLIGHT Student Network. The award recognizes outstanding courses with a particularly innovative teaching approach. This year’s winner was a summer course for medical students at Uppsala University, in which game design was used to develop solutions to real problems and issues in healthcare.
Prof. Hiltraud Casper-Hehne, academic project lead and chair of the ENLIGHT directors board, considers the conference a remarkable success. “We are very pleased that many highly interesting and sustainable cooperation projects were initiated at the conference. Special thanks go to the students and the ENLIGHT Student Network. Their strong commitment, curiosity, and willingness to discuss have contributed significantly to the collaborative working atmosphere and the success of the conference.”
The Teaching & Learning Conference takes place every year and gives students, researchers, and teachers the opportunity to discuss challenges and developments in higher education teaching in Europe based on a focus theme. The first ENLIGHT Teaching & Learning Conference was hosted by Ghent University last year, the third conference will be held in Bordeaux in 2023.
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Contact:
Dr. Aleksandra Bovt
Coordination „ENLIGHT Communication“
Phone: +49 551/39 21355
Email: enlight@uni-goettingen.de