About this World Café
UCD currently positions itself as ‘Ireland’s Global University’. This World Café will explore the meaning of a ‘Global University’ and discuss what UCD as a ‘Global University’ would look like in 2040.
Questions:
- Given your understanding of higher education and the role of a university, what attributes characterise a “global university”? How do you see these attributes evolving over the coming fifteen years?
- How do you understand UCD’s claim to be “Ireland’s Global University”? In what ways do we live up to this identity?
- How do you understand UCD’s claim to be “Ireland’s Global University”? In what ways do we fall short of this identity?
- In what ways can UCD be a positive force in shaping the world of 2040? Please identify thematic or geographic areas where our teaching, research, innovation, or influence could have the most meaningful impact.
- What do you think will be the greatest obstacles to remaining (or becoming) a “global university” over the next fifteen years?
