What can you do?
How to contribute and network
This is a call to elevate the imagination regarding the future of Higher Education to the same level as academic research. To achieve this, we need imagination, administrative time, courage, funding, collaboration, and a sense of adventure. Consider this an invitation to engage in creative thinking about our education. We have compiled a list of concrete ways to start this process within your own learning environment. Do you agree with our manifesto? Both students and teachers can join initiatives to contribute to changing the educational system.
Teachers
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What can you do?
- Establish a local HOT group.
- Initiate dialogues with your peers: students, fellow educators, and academic advisors. These conversations can be prompted using 'What-If' questions.
- Nominate yourself for committee memberships.
- As a course coordinator, create a difference by thinking outside the box.
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What networks can you join?
- Special Interest Groups (SIG) TLC – inspiration for educators. Here, HOT-related inspiration sessions take place: TLC.
- Teach an inspiring elective at the Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies, UvA: IIS Electives - Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies - University of Amsterdam.
- Incorporate Inner Development Goals into your teaching. Consult the toolbox for information and examples at Transition Makers.
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Seek resources to facilitate educational innovation:
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TLC Education Innovation Grants: TLC Grants.
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The Comenius Network innovation grants: The Comenius Network.
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Civic Service Time (MDT) Grants: MDT Education.
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Students
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What can you do?
- Establish a local HOT group.
- Initiate dialogue with your surroundings: fellow students, instructors, and academic advisors. These conversations can be initiated using 'What-If' questions.
- Run for a position in your program’s committee or engage with current members.
- Participate in the Faculty Student Council (FSR) or the Central Student Council (CSR)
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What networks can you join?
- Create a Course Challenge – students: Engage in educational innovation by creating course challenges. Further details can be found at Create a Course Challenge - IIS.
- Honours programmes:
- Campus Creators: Discover collaborative creativity in an academic setting at Campus Creators.
- UU Master Future Studio: Engage with future envisioning and transformation strategies at Urban Futures Studio - UU.
- EUR Master in Societal Transitions: A new master's program designed to educate leaders committed to fostering a just and sustainable future. More information is available at Erasmus University Rotterdam.
- Value Creators: Explore innovative educational projects that integrate societal value creation at Value Creators.
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Choose an inspiring elective at the Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies, UvA: Detailed course offerings are available at IIS Electives - UvA.