Universitatea Babeș-Bolyai - Facultatea de Psihologie și Științe ale Educației - Departamentul de Științe ale Educației
The Future of Higher Education – Evidence-Based Approaches and Practices 2025 aims at becoming a forum for the dissemination and exchange of up-to-date scientific information on theoretical, generic and applied areas of teaching and learning in higher education. Your contribution will be very valuable for the common goal of promoting growth in evidence-based higher education teaching and learning core approaches and practices.
Contact: contact.fohe@gmail.com
We cordially invite you to submit an abstract for an oral presentation or a poster and to participate in the professional development workshops aiming to promote growth in evidence-based higher education teaching and learning core approaches and practices.
Registration & Payment
Abstract submissions extended deadline: until 15 April 2025
Notification to authors: by 10 April 2025
Conference program (May 16-17, 2025)
Parallel sessions details
Conference fees:
- 50 €: all sessions (except workshops);
- 80 €: all sessions & workshops;
- 30 €: workshops.
In the last decade, there have been considerable efforts from researchers and practitioners to strengthen connections between research and practice in education and to increase the area of trustable knowledge and expertise for teaching and learning. The conference “The Future of Higher Education – evidence-based approaches and practices” brings together leaders, educators, researchers, and those supporting enthusiasts of teaching and learning to debate on the critical challenges and opportunities we face today in higher education. The conference will address the following areas and themes:
Rethinking teaching - using evidence for effective practices
[Exploring how the connections between learning and cognitive sciences could empower educators to use evidence-based strategies to transform their teaching practice]
Technology enhanced learning
[Discussing how technology can support research-informed teaching]
Fostering collaboration in evidence based educational research across borders
[Highlighting cross-border research initiatives in education]
Neuroscience and education
[A multifaceted and integrated approaches of neuroscience applications in the field of academic learning, education and training]
Multidimensional approaches to globalization and other topical changes that impact education
[Increasing awareness and critical approaches on topical issues with impact on university culture, role and results]
International exchange and academic mobility as sources of development
[Discussing the diversification of academic approaches and responsibilities]
We look forward to seeing you in Cluj-Napoca and at Babeș-Bolyai University.
Rezultatele învățării: elaborare și utilitate
Prof.univ.dr. Adrian Opre, Conf.univ.dr. Adina Glava, Conf.univ.dr. Dana Opre, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Keynote speaker
Professor Stephen L. Chew
Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Presentation: The Cognitive Challenges of Effective Teaching
Brief Bio & Presentation info: Check details
Keynote speaker
Pedro de Bruyckere, PhD
Utrecht University, Nederland
Presentation: The Psychology of Great Teaching
Brief Bio & Presentation info: Check details
Workshop
Designing Pedagogy to Address Cognitive Challenges
Professor Stephen Chew, PhD, Samford University, Birmingham, AL, USA
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Workshop
The Brain-Inspired Classroom: Evidence-Based Practices from Cognitive Science
Professor Patricia Oliveira Silva, PhD, Universidade Catolica Portuguesa, Porto, Portugal
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Workshop
Innovative Pedagogies for Higher Education: What Really Works? (and What Not...)
Professor Lucian Ciolan, PhD, University of Bucharest, Romania
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Keynote speaker
Professor Jo Angouri, PhD
University of Warwick, UK
Presentation: Reimagine the future of higher education: balancing competing trends
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Keynote speaker
Professor Romiță Iucu, PhD
University of Bucharest, Romania
Presentation: New arrangements of learning in the European University Alliances, new flexible learning pathways
Brief Bio & Presentation info: Check details
Workshop
Modelul învățării reflexiv-colaborative în universitate
Professor Marian D. Ilie, PhD, & Velibor Mladenovici, Res., Vest University, Timisoara, Romania
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Workshop
AI sau N-AI? Oportunități și dileme ale Inteligenței Artificiale generative în evaluare
Associate Professor Gabriela Grosseck, PhD, Vest University, Timisoara, Romania
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Workshop
Accesibilizarea rezultatelor cercetării științifice: De ce și cum.
Mădălina Cocea, Res., Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Iasi, Romania
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FOHE 2025 is jointly organized by the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning, the Didactic Council and the Department of Educational Sciences of UBB. The host institution is the largest university in Romania, with the oldest academic tradition in the country. UBB is a comprehensive university of advanced research and education, internationally appreciated for its excellence in teaching, research and innovation.
Professor Adrian Opre, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Professor Bálint Markó, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Professor Romiță B. Iucu, Bucharest University, Romania
Professor Lucian Ciolan, Bucharest University, Romania
Assoc. Prof. Mădălin Bunoiu, West University of Timișoara, Romania
Professor Alin Gavreliuc, West University of Timișoara, Romania
Professor Ciprian Ceobanu, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Iași, Romania
Professor Ion Albulescu, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Professor Marian Ilie, West University of Timișoara, Romania
Assoc. Prof. Dana Opre, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Assoc. Prof. Adina Glava, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Assoc. Prof. Delia Muste, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Assoc. Prof. Imre Pentek, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Professor Adrian Opre
Assoc. Prof. Dana Opre
Assoc. Prof. Adina Glava
Assoc. Prof. Cătălin Glava
Lecturer Daniel Andronache
Lecturer Marius Bănuț
Lecturer Alexandra Oltean
Lecturer Anca Simion
Assis. prof. Denisa Ungurășan
Assis. prof. Anca Ani-Rus
Drd. Alexandru Bibire
Chief Secretary Mirela Moteoc
Chief Administrator Dorina Dragonici
