In this third episode of the Bologna Hub Peer Support Podcast, host Sonja Mikeska explores the future perspectives of the Bologna Process, with a special focus on innovation and digitalisation in higher education as the process celebrates its 25th anniversary.

Join us as we delve into the transformative impact of digital technologies and innovative approaches on teaching, learning, and international collaboration within the European Higher Education Area.

Our distinguished guests share their expertise and experiences:

• Ruben Janssens, a PhD researcher from Ghent University, Belgium, specialising in human-robot interaction for education and artificial intelligence. As an expert in the Bologna Hub Peer Support project, Ruben offers insights from his counselling missions in Ukraine and Bulgaria.
• Lusine Fljyan, Vice Rector for Education, Research and Internationalisation at Northern University in Armenia, brings over three decades of experience in advancing educational reforms and implementing the Bologna Process. Lusine represents the perspective of a higher education institution participating in the project, offering valuable insights from the institutional level.

Together, they discuss:

• The current relevance of the Bologna Process and its implementation across different countries
• The impact of digitalisation on teaching methods and international collaboration
• The role of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of higher education
• Challenges and opportunities in creating equal access to digital resources and innovative learning approaches
• The importance of interdisciplinary research and collaboration in driving innovation

This episode provides valuable perspectives on how the Bologna Process continues to evolve, addressing the challenges of the digital age while fostering innovation in higher education.

Whether you are an educator, student, policymaker, or simply interested in the future of European higher education, this episode offers crucial insights into the ongoing transformation of the academic landscape.

👉 Subscribe now and join the conversation! Don't forget to rate, review, and share the podcast. Do you have questions or topics you would like us to cover? Reach out to us via email at bologna@daad.de. For more information, visit our project website: www.eu.daad.de/bhps

Disclaimer: Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

Join host Sonja Mikeska and guests Milica Popović and Iris Kimizoglu on the Bologna Hub Peer Support Podcast as we explore the transformative power of student-centered learning within European higher education, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Bologna Process.

Milica Popovic, a project’s expert nominated by the European Students' Union (ESU) and esteemed higher education consultant, offers insights drawn from her journey in student engagement to her professional roles at renowned institutions like Sciences Po Paris and the Central European University in Vienna.

Iris Kimizoglu, Vice President of ESU, brings a fresh perspective, highlighting the significance of student voices in shaping policies and the future direction of the Bologna Process.

Tune in to discover:

• The profound impact of the Bologna Process over the past 25 years.
• The positive achievements made in student-centered learning and the amplified role of students in governance.
• The pressing challenges confronting students today, including issues of academic freedom and the burdens of modern educational structures.
• The ongoing efforts to ensure equitable recognition of students as equal partners within the academic community.

Whether you are a student, educator, policymaker, or simply passionate about education, this episode promises valuable perspectives on the future of higher education in Europe.

👉 Subscribe now and join the conversation! Don't forget to rate, review, and share the podcast. Do you have questions or topics you would like us to cover? Reach out to us via email at bologna@daad.de. For more information, visit our project website: www.eu.daad.de/bhps

Disclaimer: Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.