International Science & Policy Symposium (ISPS)
Contact
Dr. Friederike Schröder
Deputy Managing Director & Head of International
Phone: +49 30 20 60 49 185
Discussions focused on five key areas
1. Research & Innovation: Excellence in research, innovation, and global talent mobility
2. Geopolitics: Changing geopolitical landscapes and its risks for research and education
3. Sustainability & Security: Sustaining human life on earth through higher education: How universities contribute to food security
4. Universities as just institutions: Advancing equity, diversity and inclusion
5. Universities as spaces of open discourse: The state of academic freedom and free speech on campus
Global Collaboration for Knowledge and Progress
The event featured expert panel discussions, interactive Q&A sessions, and targeted networking opportunities. In addition, parallel meeting spaces were available for bilateral discussions and matchmaking sessions.
At a time of global uncertainty, the ISPS demonstrated how universities can stand as forces for stability, knowledge, and progress. The symposium provided a vital framework to explore how research institutions worldwide can join forces to strengthen societies and shape a sustainable future.
Time & Venue:
22.01.2025 - 23.01.2025
Herrenhausen Palace, Hanover, Germany