With the theme “[Un]debated Ways of Rethinking Higher Education,” our work for the 10th ASEF Regional Conference on Higher Education (ARC10) answers the call to join the discussion with a critical mindset and contribute to transforming the future of higher education in Asia and Europe as we navigate global developments that higher education must cope with.
As the starting point for this initiative, we hosted the ARC10 Debate Webinar Series from October to December 2024. With each session focusing on key themes such as Digital Transformation, Access and Equity, and Recognition and Balanced Mobility, we gathered experts from all over Asia and Europe to join us in incisive discussions on the future of higher education in these areas.
The second debate webinar was held on 07 November 2024 and focused on the question “Who has more responsibility in making higher education more equitable and accessible: universities or policymakers?” It featured a strong lineup of experts:
- Dr Edizon FERMIN, National Teachers College, Philippines
- Prof Verity FIRTH AM, University of New South Wales, Australia
- Dr Huw MORRIS, University College London, United Kingdom
- Ms Lisa SCHIVALOCCHI, European Students’ Union
The Narrative Report for the Debate Webinar on Rethinking Equity & Access, prepared by its Moderator Dr Graeme ATHERTON of Ruskin College Oxford in the United Kingdom and the World Access to Higher Education Network (WAHEN), offers a rich synthesis of both sides’ arguments, framed within national policy examples, institutional innovations, and regional frameworks. Read the report to understand how universities and governments can—and must—share the responsibility of building a more inclusive higher education future.
Full article on the ARC10 Debate Webinar Series here.