Panel Discussion
Student’s View on the Skillset Needed for a Human-Centred Transformation of Higher Education
Date Friday, Dec 5 Time – Room: Charlottenburg I
As AI reshapes education, the future of learning must not only be technologically competent but also deeply human. Students are not passive recipients of innovation, they are active shapers of it. Drawing on national initiatives and student-driven change, this practical session explores how future skills such as ethical reflection, communication, and empathy can reframe higher education. Reflect on how empowering learners as changemakers can foster shared values, reimagine digital learning spaces, and create more human, future-ready education.
Mirna Babić
Young Professional, Croatian Academic and Research Network - CARNET, Croatia
"I look forward to fresh questions to think about and meaningful answers to clarify some of my existing questions, to valuable connections and the spirit of action that tends to arise in these kinds of gatherings."
Greet Stichel
Young Professional, University of Greifswald, Germany
"Besides the exchange of ideas, as an economist I am especially interested in how the institutions and companies navigate the challenges of digital transformation in education and work, and what this means for the future workforce."
Photographed by Wally Pruß
Carolin Then Bergh
Student, Universität Bielefeld & Hochschulforum Digitalisierung (Digital Change Maker), Germany
"I am eager to engage with people who are rethinking learning technologies — not just in terms of technical power, but in how they can be truly open, usable, inclusive, and empowering for learners and educators."
Esther Eumann
Young Professional, SURF, Netherlands
"I’m excited to expand my network and gain fresh insights from inspiring people and initiatives to bring into my own work."
Yulia Kupriyanova
Young Professional, WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management, Germany
"I am very much looking forward to inspiring conversations with the participants and opportunities that contribute to redefining education in times of rapid change."
Ceyda Yazici
Student, University of Stuttgart, Germany
"I'm looking forward to engaging with inspiring minds at OEB and exploring how learning can foster empathy and responsibility in the Intelligent Age."
Moderator
Lea Bachus
Programme Manager Development, Consulting & Qualification, Stifterverband // Hochschulforum Digitalisierung
Lea Bachus is a program manager in the Development, Consulting, and Qualification team at Hochschulforum Digitalisierung for the Stifterverband. In this role, she coordinates, among other things, the nationwide DigitalChangeMaker initiative, which gives students an active voice in the digital transformation of higher education. Before moving to Berlin for professional reasons, she studied philosophy and psychology at Bielefeld University. Even during her own studies, Lea was involved in various roles promoting educational equity, the establishment of student participation, and the future-oriented transformation of universities