{"id":4054,"date":"2014-05-14T12:20:47","date_gmt":"2014-05-14T10:20:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/english\/?p=4054"},"modified":"2022-10-19T10:27:48","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T08:27:48","slug":"lifelong-learning-conference-at-semmelweis-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/english\/2014\/05\/lifelong-learning-conference-at-semmelweis-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Lifelong learning conference at Semmelweis University"},"content":{"rendered":"

Semmelweis University was the host of the 10th<\/sup> Hungarian National and International Lifelong Learning Conference organised by the MELLearN Higher Education Network. The aim of the event \u2013 entitled \u201cChallenges and Possibilities in Higher Education\u201d \u2013 was primarily to present the regional possibilities of innovation, to discuss the current European trends and to help higher educational institutions to familiarise themselves with the EU’s Horizon 2020 programme \u2013 from the perspective of the Swedish successes.<\/p>\n

\"Dr.<\/a>The future of higher education and adult learning lies in cross-border education and the application of innovative possibilities \u2013 said Dr. \u00c1goston Sz\u00e9l, rector of Semmelweis University in his welcome speech. \u201cNot a day without a line drawn\u201d \u2013 the Rector quoted the Greek painter Apelles through the words of Plinius. The idea that we should do something every day, either teaching or studying, could be the motto of lifelong learning as well. The Rector implied that the Association could have an important role in raising awareness at universities about the importance of lifelong learning and to promote its use in daily practice.<\/p>\n

Dr. G\u00e1bor Szab\u00f3, president of the MELLearN Association and rector of the University of Szeged said that Hungary still has to improve in the field of lifelong learning but it also has perspectives. He pointed out that \u201cthe Finnish and Swedish partners have always been important in innovation and lifelong learning, and they provide good examples to follow\u201d. According to him the quality of lifelong learning in a country can be a strong economic factor and it can be a point of consideration for international corporations whether or not to settle in Hungary.<\/p>\n

The successes and challenges of the Swedish innovation were presented by Karin Olofsdotter, ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden to Hungary.<\/p>\n

\"Dr.<\/a>Semmelweis University\u2019s activities and international education programmes were introduced by Dr. M\u00e1ria Judit Moln\u00e1r, vice-rector for scientific affairs. She emphasised that increasing the availability of cross-border education, developing open online courses and independent study methods are major strategic trajectories for the University. According to her online courses, study materials and the use of social media are currently the trends in higher education.<\/p>\n

Apart from the fact that almost 3000 international students pursue their studies in English and German languages at Semmelweis University, it also has a number of accredited courses abroad, such as in Hamburg (Asklepios), in Lugano (L.U.de.S.), in Finland and the US (in the framework of the Atlantis programme) and in Slovakia (joint MSc with the Health Management Academy). The Chinese Heliongjiang Medical University\u2019s traditional Chinese medicine programme at Faculty of Health Sciences is also one of the University\u2019s many international programmes.<\/p>\n

\"Q&A<\/a>The main objective is cross-border mobility since the globalisation increases the possibilities of education through the so-called Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). Semmelweis University\u2019s online course called \u201cWebicina \u2013 social media in medicine\u201d is available from all around the world and it is taught in English by Dr. Bertalan Mesk\u00f3, medical futurist. Not only students can register for the course, but anyone who wishes to engage in lifelong learning.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, however, one of the University\u2019s other online courses \u2013 \u201cDisruptive Medical Technologies\u201d \u2013 is only available for medical students. The course focuses on the most modern medical technologies and it is taught in cooperation with the University of Alberta in Canada relying on the use of social media.<\/p>\n

[pullquote]more and more online courses are available at the University\u2019s six faculties in Hungarian, English and German[\/pullquote]E-learning also gains increasing influence in the SE curriculum and more and more online courses are available at the University\u2019s six faculties in Hungarian, English and German as well. Through E-Learning, there are also new possibilities to develop joint courses with partner universities abroad (for example PhD students exchange).<\/p>\n

The MELLearN Higher Education Network was established in 2002 and it initiates and coordinates public education, research and other scientific activities. Currently 18 Hungarian higher educational institutions are members of the Association. The general assembly took place right after the conference where \u2013 according to tradition \u2013 the new president\u2019s inauguration was initiated. Dr. \u00c1goston Sz\u00e9l, rector of Semmelweis University and current board member of the Association will occupy the position of president during the next one year.<\/p>\n

P\u00e1lma Dobozi
Translated by Bonifac Makkai
Photos: Attila Kov\u00e1cs, Semmelweis University<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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