THE Events

The Asian university in 2050

The rise of Asia’s universities has been one of the most significant developments in the recent history of higher education, but issues including geopolitical uncertainty, income differences across the region, and the economic and social aftershocks of a global pandemic will shape the next phase of growth. The summit will explore what it means to be an Asian university in 2050, and will feature the reveal of the THE Asia University Rankings 2023.

Revolutionising African higher education

The event will focus on what universities in the region need to do to deliver transformational teaching and research, ensure sustainable opportunities for their current students, as well as graduates, and improve citizenship across the continent. It will also feature the launch of the Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings 2023, created in partnership with Mastercard Foundation.

Beyond resilience: How European higher education is preparing for the future

The higher education sector has a unique position at the junction of education, research and innovation in shaping sustainable and resilient economies, and in ensuring that Europe remains open to the world and engages in meaningful partnerships. This event will focus on how universities and higher education institutions play a pivotal role in the recovery, unification and progression of societies across Europe and beyond.

Regional collaboration for global application: How universities are driving social progress

Comprising insights from university leaders, industry disruptors and political change-makers, the event will assess the type of funding needed to ensure academic agency and create tailored approaches to achieving scalable impact across the region. The event will also feature the reveal of the THE Latin America University Rankings 2023.

Accelerating action on SDG 6

This event will share research ideas and solutions to address how universities can form robust infrastructures to enable the SDG 6 targets to be met and how improved water sanitation encourages economic growth for younger generations.

Collaborating for greatness in a multidisciplinary world

The summit will focus on the theme of collaboration by exploring the role of higher education leaders and policymakers in diversifying and broadening ambitions and approaches to current global education systems. It will also see the exclusive live reveal of the THE World University Rankings 2024 followed by an in-depth masterclass examining the lastest data.

Skills for a changing world

The conference will explore the challenges and opportunities that are coming to light with the development of green skills training and green career pathways by bringing together the key groups needed to meet these challenges and make the most of these opportunities. The agenda will be based on answering how green skills can support the transition to net zero.

Innovation for a technology-driven sustainable future

Join higher education leaders, industry partners and policymakers to hear how new and emerging technologies will support a future vision of digital-first higher education and revolutionise the knowledge economy in the MENA region. The event will feature the latest innovations and technologies that will transform your institution and equip you with the skills to lead and accelerate transformation at scale.

The road to digital, equitable and green higher education

The challenges we face as a society and the coming labour market transformation require fast-growing skills and an agile, equitable and greener higher education system that can evolve and adapt to changing times. The event will showcase the latest tools, technologies and talent that will accelerate education innovation.

Universities and cities: Advancing sustainable innovation

Leaders will gather to analyse how universities can create and sustain cities that are hubs of innovation. The event will explore themes including where the most innovative cities are, how universities can contribute to reducing global inequity, and the role universities play in reinventing cities and helping them adapt to the punishing effects of climate change.

Fostering success for today's learners

This event will convene higher education leaders from across the US to take a 360-degree view of student success by facilitating debates about some of the most pressing issues facing administrators at colleges and universities across the country. Explore how to engage the whole campus in student success initiatives and share examples of successful collaboration.

Innovation in times of change

Following the publication of the prestigious THE Arab University Rankings 2023, delegates will be able to take part in an exclusive data masterclass. The masterclass will feature detailed analysis and insight from THE’s lead data scientist into the key findings, trends and stories from the data, with an opportunity for questions from the audience.

Redefining success through institutional transformation

A fresh format for THE Campus Live UK&IE 2023 offers stimulating interactive sessions to ensure an outcome-driven event that reflects the innovative spirit of the sector. Hosted along with our prestigious THE Awards ceremony, delegates can expect practical advice, ideas and solutions to the most pressing strategic challenges facing universities today.