HERSS Summer School 2026 on "International perspectives on higher education research and science studies: Global citizenships"
Justus-Liebig-University in Giessen
28 September - 02 October 2026
In 2026 the Interdisciplinary Summer School Series in "Higher Education Research and Science Studies" (HERSS) is held in cooperation with the Institute of Education, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen.
The Summer School takes place from 28 September – 02 October 2026 in Justus-Liebig-University in Giessen (Germany). The call for applications is open now until 30 March 2026.
Topics
The global landscape is undergoing profound transformation. At a time when prevailing trends move away from globalization; international collaboration remains indispensable for higher education institutions and the research community. Within this context, higher education research and science studies assume renewed significance on several levels:
- They provide a forum for critical reflection on transformations within higher education systems, clarifying social and geopolitical shifts, and identifying potential solutions.
- They highlight divergent national, geopolitical, and global perspectives, which may not always align, but whose contrast enriches mutual understanding.
- They examine the changing dynamics of research, teaching, governance, and knowledge transfer. For example, while some higher education systems integrate AI in diverse ways, others prioritize critical engagement with its implications.