Strategic leadership in international education: Navigating government relations and sector engagement across Europe (S8.05)

15:30 – 16:30 CEST, 11 September 2025 ‐ 1 hour

Room: G1

Panel session

In a time of increasing global challenges and complex political landscapes, the role of internationalisation leaders has become more vital than ever. This session will convene university vice-presidents from the Hague Network to discuss how government relations and sector engagement shape international education policies across Europe. Focusing on distinct political, social and economic landscapes, panellists will explore collaborative strategies to sustain and expand international education.

 

Topics:

Advocacy and stakeholder engagement Associations, networks, and consortia

 

Speakers

Petr Suchy

Petr Suchy

Masaryk University, Czechia

Tatiana Zimenkova

Tatiana Zimenkova

Rhine Waal University of Applied Sciences, Germany

Arend Hardorff

Arend Hardorff

The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS), Netherlands