We are glad to announce that the book of proceedings for the HEAd’25 conference has been just published. You can browse all the papers here:
https://ocs.editorial.upv.es/index.php/HEAD/HEAd25/schedConf/presentations
And access the complete book here:
https://doi.org/10.4995/HEAd25.2025.21095
We are proud to announce the papers that have been shortlisted for the best paper and best student paper awards. The winners will be announced on the closing ceremony.
Language Proficiency Evaluation in the Age of AI: The Resurgence of Oral Production Skill
Maud Pillet, Snejina Sonina
The Impact of Peer-review of Teaching on Students’ Performance
Mahmoud Moussa, Salmin Mostafa, Quinn Nguyen, Adela McMurray
From Traditional to Conscious: Assessing Paradigm Shifts in Students’ Business Perspectives.
Adriana Morales-Rodriguez, David Perez-Castillo, Raj Sisodia, Luis Gerardo Gonzalez-Lopez
Coping with the challenge from English-medium instruction (EMI): What learning strategies matter and how?
Cecilia Ka Wai Chun, Kwok Wing Sum, Cathy Wing Hoi Shiu
Designing the Curriculum for Proactive Resilience in Higher Education: Students’ Experience of a University Student Success Coaching (SSC) Programme
Michelle Millar, Tony Hall, Abdellatif Atif
Rethinking Internationalization: Student Insights on Global Competence in Higher Education
Kerstin Maier, Teresa Susinos Rada, Verónica M. Guillén Martín
From Immersion to Impact: A Major University’s Response to the Covid and Post-Covid Pandemic Needs of New York City and State Schools
Anita Vazquez Batisti, Stefanie Reda
Promote Dignity in Palliative Care Nursing Education using a narrative pedagogical approach
Joel Vitorino, Ana Querido, Isabel Semeão, Carlos Laranjeira
We are pleased to announce that the draft program for HEAd’25 is now available. You can view the preliminary schedule here: https://headconf.org/program/
This version includes an overview of the planned sessions, keynote talks, and presentations. Please note that this is a draft and subject to change. Updates and adjustments may be made as we finalize the details.
We encourage all participants to check the program regularly for the latest information.
Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to welcoming you to HEAd’25.
We are pleased to announce that the review process for HEAd’25 has been completed, and all acceptance decisions have been communicated to the authors.
For those whose papers have been accepted, congratulations. Please ensure to submit the final camera-ready version by April 23, 2025.
If you have not received your notification, please contact us at headconf@upv.es.
We appreciate the contributions of all authors and reviewers in upholding the quality of the conference. We look forward to engaging discussions and networking opportunities in Valencia this June!
We are pleased to announce the pre-conference workshops that will take place on June 17th as part of the HEAd’25 conference. These workshops are designed to provide participants with hands-on experience, practical skills and theoretical knowledge on some of the most relevant topics in education and technology.
W1. Generative AI for Empowering Education (GAE²). The workshop offers an in-depth exploration of generative AI’s transformative potential in STEM educational settings. Over four hours, it is structured into two comprehensive segments. The first part will present six selected case studies that showcase successful implementations of generative AI in diverse educational contexts. These case studies will provide practical insights and evidence-based strategies for leveraging AI to enhance teaching, learning, and administration. The second segment is an interactive session focused on co-developing a practical guide tailored for faculty and administrative staff. This guide will serve as a resource for integrating generative AI into AI-enhanced high education.
W2. A Game-based approach to ESD and Digital engagement (GamED). This workshop offers a new and exciting approach to Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) through a game-based learning and educational technology. Participants will explore how to design innovative game-based activities with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and get practical experience in developing and embedding an ESD implementation plan in all disciplines and modules.
W5. Authentic Assessment in the ‘Age of AI’: Designing Interactive Orals for Higher Education (AA). This workshop explores the role of Interactive Orals (IOs) as an authentic assessment approach in higher education, particularly in the context of rapid AI adoption. Participants will discuss how IOs engage learners in real-world scenarios, enabling deeper disciplinary understanding and meaningful student interactions. The session will showcase best practices in designing IOs and will critically examine how AI can be responsibly integrated to enhance, rather than compromise, assessment authenticity. Attendees will collaborate to identify effective strategies for embedding IOs within curricula, balancing educational innovation with ethical considerations in assessment.
W6. Empowering Change: Navigating Twin Transitions and Enhancing Civic Engagement in Higher Education (UP2YOU). This workshop addresses how higher education institutions (HEIs) are adapting to the ongoing twin transitions—digital transformation and environmental sustainability—amid changing European labour market demands. With increased needs for highly skilled workers, HEIs must tackle demographic challenges, facilitate skills development, and foster active civic participation. Emphasising interdisciplinary collaboration among academia, enterprises, and civic society organisations, the session seeks to explore innovative strategies and practices promoting inclusive, future-oriented educational environments. Participants are invited to present research and practical experiences on integrating digital tools, sustainability principles, and civic engagement into HEIs, considering theoretical insights, empirical findings, and case studies across multiple analytical levels.
Please note that workshops will only be held if they reach a minimum number of registrations.
We’re excited to announce that the submission deadline for HEAd’25 has been extended to February 7, 2025! Don’t miss this opportunity to present your research at the 11th International Conference on Higher Education Advances, taking place from June 17-20, 2025, in Valencia, Spain.
Key Dates:
Submit your work via the submission platform and join us in shaping the future of higher education!
We are happy to announce that we can offer HEAd’24 participants the opportunity to submit extended versions of their accepted papers to two journals:
In both cases we are looking for reviewers and original articles. Please feel free to contact us if you require further information for publication or if you are interested in becoming one of the reviewers of the journal / special issue.
We are excited to announce that all the photos from the HEAd’24 Conference are now available for viewing and download! This year’s conference was a remarkable event filled with insightful presentations, engaging workshops, and wonderful networking opportunities. We captured many memorable moments, and we are thrilled to share these with you.
Access the HEAd’24 Photos Here:
HEAd’24 Photo Album
We hope you enjoy these photos as much as we enjoyed hosting the HEAd’24 conference. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to making this event a success. We look forward to seeing you at HEAd’25!
We are glad to announce that the book of proceedings for the HEAd’24 conference has been just published. You can access all the papers here:
http://ocs.editorial.upv.es/index.php/HEAD/HEAd24/paper/view/18983/8701
We are proud to announce the papers that have been shortlisted for the best paper and best student paper awards. The winners will be announced on the closing ceremony.
Different Implementation Variants of the Synchronous Hybrid Setting in Continuing Education
Anne Jansen, Timna Rother
A Centralized Course e-Portfolio Repository for Fostering Continuous Improvement and Strengthening Teaching Community of Practice in Higher Education
Walid Ibrahim, Hoda Amer
(Re-)Discovering the treasure within – The contribution of a Design Your Life Module to Undergraduate Education
Tony Hall, Michelle Millar, Connie O’Regan
Global Citizenship Education in Social Virtual Reality for Future English Teachers
Maria Eisenmann, Jeanine Steinbock
An Approach to the reality of Health, Safety, and Risk Prevention Training of future Early Childhood Education Teachers as Undergraduates at University Faculties of Education in Spain, as well as their perceptions on the subject. Part 2
Begoña Abecia, José Luis Bernal, Begoña Martínez-Jarreta
What’s in it for us? Boosting social inclusion through international students’ mobilities into higher institutions in the GCC
Anthonia Eboseremen Bamidele
Competency development in higher education: Crafting the future self as a driver for change
Sara Bonesso, Laura Cortellazzo, Fabrizio Gerli, Giulia Milani