I had the opportunity to participate for three days at the EDEN Conference 2026 in Porto. The theme “Beyond Technology: Human-AI Collaboration for Learning and Teaching” initially seemed more broad than deep. However, as it turned out, media-didactic and higher education practitioners and researchers navigate reflectively and carefully in an educational landscape that appears to be characterized primarily by uncertainty and pressure to act
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Artificial Intelligence in Education – Insights from the International Conference AI in Education for Viksit Bharat @2047
Global Perspectives on AI in Education: A Shared Set of Challenges.
How can artificial intelligence transform education – and what does that transformation look like in practice? A recent conference in India brought together educators, policymakers, researchers, and students to explore the promise and pitfalls of AI in classrooms, curricula, and campus life. The discussions offered valuable perspectives that go far beyond the local context – pointing to global tensions between digital ambition, institutional readiness, and the social fabric of learning.
Micro-credentials for South Asia. New learning in new formats
Review of the DS2S Regional Meeting in Bangalore: International colleagues from Asia and Germany discussed the development of future skills in higher education. The focus was on learner-centered approaches, cooperation on equal terms, and the opportunities offered by micro-credentials. Companies and universities are seeking new qualification pathways – synergies for higher education are emerging worldwide.
(Un)common Grounds for Higher Education
Our workshop at the UFFestival brought together higher education experts from six non-European countries to share their views and experiences on improving the quality and access of higher education. The discussions covered topics such as didactic innovations, racism, inequality, and hybrid teaching methods that ensure access in times of crisis.