Workshop

Workshop: The future of collaboration – kick-off

In this kick-off workshop, we look ahead to 2035. How will researchers, lecturers and learners collaborate within and across institutions? And what will this mean for the digital collaboration environment that enables this?

twee studenten werken achter hun laptop
David de Wiedgebouw, Universiteitsweg 99 in Utrecht, zaal 0.40

Digital collaboration is a fundamental need in education and research. Emerging technologies such as AI and XR are set to radically transform the way we work and learn, both in practical and social terms. What do these developments mean for the interaction between researchers, lecturers and learners? What will collaboration look like in 2035?

In this workshop, we use futuring as a method to look ahead and develop a shared vision for the digital collaboration environment of the future. What is needed to collaborate securely, with control over our data and on our own terms, both within our own institution and with others? Sign up, share your ideas and help shape the future of digital collaboration.

Part of the Nextcloud pilot and follow-up sessions

This kick-off workshop is part of the Nextcloud pilot, in which we explore the technical and organisational possibilities of an open collaboration environment under our own control within the SURF cooperative for Dutch education and research institutions.

The workshop is the first in a series. The number and format of the follow-up sessions will be determined based on the outcomes of the kick-off.

The programme

9.30 –10.00 Walk-in
10.00 – 12.00 Workshop part 1
12.00 – 13.00 Lunch 
13.00 – 16.00 Workshop part 2
16.00 Drinks

For whom?

This event is intended for anyone connected through work or study to a Dutch vocational education institution, university of applied sciences, university, or research institute. Students, lecturers, researchers and other professionals are all welcome.

Please note that places are limited. If the event is fully booked, your registration will be placed on a waiting list.

Language during the workshop

The workshop will be conducted in both English and Dutch. The presentations and session introductions will be in English. During the workshop sessions, participants are free to speak the language of their choice.

Do you have a question?

Please contact the organisers at futuring@surf.nl

Futuring explained

Would you like to learn more about futuring as a method and futuring activities within SURF? Then visit our futuring theme page.

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David de Wiedgebouw, Universiteitsweg 99 in Utrecht, zaal 0.40