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Worldwide universities united: symposia on service learning in Eichstätt
Eichstätt hosts international symposiums on service learning with a focus on peace and intercultural dialogue. Participation free of charge.
Worldwide universities united: symposia on service learning in Eichstätt
The Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt (KU) will once again be the focus of international education topics in November. On November 6th and 7th, the 6th Global Uniservitate Symposium will take place in hybrid form under the motto “Service-Learning in a Fragile World: Universities Nourishing Peace and Hope”. At the same time, the Uniservitate Student Symposium will be held online on October 23rd. These events aim to combine academic education with social engagement and promote intercultural and interreligious dialogue.
Uniservitate is a global network that brings together Catholic universities to spread service learning and institutionally anchor socially committed projects. The issue is a central theme of Pope Francis, who emphasized the importance of this form of education in his address at the last symposium in Rome. There, as part of a conference organized by the Uniservitate network, representatives from 250 universities will meet to discuss the future of service learning ku.de reported.
Insights into the symposium
The 6th Global Uniservitate Symposium will focus on research, networking and institutionalization of service learning. The two days will be filled with panel discussions and roundtable discussions that will shed light on the various facets of this important educational topic. Students, teachers and practitioners from the social sector are also warmly invited to contribute their experiences and projects.
On October 23rd, the Uniservitate Student Symposium will offer a day of space for creative ideas, dialogue and reflection. This one-day online event focuses on students presenting service-learning projects while sharing their own experiences and creative approaches. As with all events, participation is free, but registration is required. The majority of lectures will be held in English, while a Spanish translation will be provided for online participants.
Visit to the Pope
A very special highlight recently occurred in the Vatican. A delegation of eight members of the KU, including Ann-Kathrin Bremer, had the honor of meeting Pope Francis. During this meeting, the Pope highlighted the need for education that not only imparts knowledge but also promotes community responsibility. This message is particularly significant given the current global challenges highlighted by his address senatra-projekt.de reported.
The project by Gabriele Gien, President of the KU, was also presented at the conference. She presented the Pope with an art print from the “Hortus Eystettensis”. It was also important to recognize an award-winning project that deals with the linguistic support of children whose mother tongue is not German. This approach is part of KU's diverse commitment to service learning, which demands not only academic but also social responsibility donaukurier.de holds on.
In times when a sense of community and social responsibility are more important than ever, the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt is setting standards. The upcoming symposia not only offer a platform for exchange and networking, but also an opportunity to put your own projects at the service of a better society. Those interested can find further information about the events on the university website.