Conference 2026: Driving Transitions – in society, with society

EWUU Conference
Thursday 16 April
11.30 – 17.15 hrs, drinks afterwards
DomusDela, Eindhoven
Welcome to all researchers, students, teachers, staff, policymakers and other interested parties!

Keynote ‘How can universities drive change for the common good’

In his keynote, Geoff Mulgan (Professor of Collective Intelligence, Public Policy and Social Innovation) explores the role universities can play in shaping futures that respond to today’s complex societal transitions. Mulgan discusses how academics can act as partners of civil society, business and government, contributing to social innovation and systemic change.

New forms of collaboration

The major societal challenges of our time, from climate instability, biodiversity loss to pressures on health systems, resource scarcity and insecurity, are complex and interconnected. They are evolving faster than any single organisation or discipline can respond to. Addressing them requires new forms of collaboration: not only across academic fields, but with people, institutions and communities that shape society every day. 

Transdisciplinary action

Within the EWUU alliance, we are taking this step. We are moving from interdisciplinary collaboration towards transdisciplinary action. We do not only study transitions; we work within them, by developing, testing and sharing knowledge in partnership with society to help shape system-change together. This includes advancing the shift towards a circular economy and contributing to prevention-oriented and resilient health systems. 

Shared space for reflection

Our annual EWUU conference on 16 April 2026 in Eindhoven opens a shared space for reflection, imagination and experimenting. We will explore new ways of working across disciplines and sectors, acknowledging our different roles and perspectives.   

Become part of our journey

We invite pioneers and doubters, thinkers and doers to join us and to co-think, co-learn, co-design and co-shape futures that matter. Save the date and become part of this learning journey!

More information 

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