The University of Prešov participated in the 35th Economic Forum in Karpacz, Poland, held from 8 to 10 September. As part of the programme, the university took part in a panel discussion entitled “The Future of Universities: Innovation, Cooperation, Mobility,” which provided a platform for exchanging experiences and perspectives among representatives of higher education institutions from across Europe.

The panel featured distinguished speakers, including Prof. Jerzy Lis, Rector of AGH University of Krakow, Prof. Marie-Hélène Jobin from the University of Luxembourg, Prof. Andrzej Szeptycki from the University of Warsaw, a representative of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Poland, and Prof. Antoine Kouchner from Université Paris Cité. The discussion was moderated by Katarzyna Zamaro from the SAIL Foundation.

The open debate offered diverse perspectives on the future of higher education and the challenges universities face in today’s rapidly changing environment. The participants highlighted the importance of meaningful relationships between students and mentors, the need to support student mobility and circular mobility models, and the growing role of interdisciplinary research. Discussions also focused on strengthening strategic partnerships among universities and ensuring sustainable funding for higher education, science, and research.

Participation in the forum provided a valuable opportunity for international dialogue, the exchange of experience, and the establishment of new contacts within the academic community. It also enabled the University of Prešov to contribute to discussions on current developments in higher education and to explore innovative approaches to cooperation, mobility, and institutional development.

The university would like to express its sincere appreciation to the organisers for the invitation, the opportunity to take part in this important discussion, and for creating a space for meaningful networking and inspiring exchanges during one of the most significant international forums in the region.