This year’s edition is held under the theme A university of value and will explore how the societal value of universities, value for money and academic values influence funding models and the strategic choices made by higher education institutions.

More than 200 university leaders and managers, representatives of public authorities and funding agencies, researchers, student representatives and other experts from across Europe will come to Brno. Discussions will address topics including the financial sustainability of universities, international competitiveness, the future of European Universities alliances, private funding and philanthropy, the use of data in strategic decision-making, and the real costs of student mobility.

The Forum is organised by the European University Association (EUA) and hosted by Brno University of Technology. The event takes place in the year of EUA’s 25th anniversary and with the support of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic and the Ministry of Finance of the Czech Republic.

Further information about the programme and speakers is available on the EUA Funding Forum website.

Please note: The event is primarily intended for representatives of higher education institutions, public authorities, funding agencies and other professionals working in higher education and research.