Workshop

University communication in Corona times: a state of emergency or a new normal?
Online Conference
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Organised by Bundesverband Hochschulkommunikation, the German Federal Association of University Communication

University communication in Corona times
Workshop programme

The “University communication in Corona times: a state of emergency or a new normal?” conference aims to shed light on and discuss the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on university communication from very different perspectives with experts from science, media and politics.

EUPRIO contributes to the conference with three speakers:

  1. Nicolette Mijsberg (Manager Communications, Utrecht University in the Netherlands) - intensely involved in crisis communications from the first moment of the corona break out
  2. Menno Kramer (sr advisor international marketing and student recruitment, Utrecht University in the Netherlands)
  3. Paolo Pomati (director of communications Università del Piemonte Orientale in Italy, past president of EUPRIO)

They will take part in the following sections, held in English:

  • When the crisis becomes normal, on November 23, at 15:45
  • Finding and binding freshmen in Corona times Best practice lecture from the EUPRIO Network, on November 24, at 10:45.

Read the complete programme

Info

EUPRIO members, who are not from Germany, Austria or Switzerland can register free of charge for the whole online conference using this registration form.

For all other German-speaking members this registration form is valid.

Past Workshop

December 18 - 19, 2025
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Universities are under pressure, both financially and politically. To establish a strong position, communications directors must implement smart, comprehensive stakeholder management to ensure all target groups are addressed. Politicians must recognise the value that higher education institutions bring to the economy and to society and acknowledge that they are worth funding. We must use targeted communication to demonstrate the benefits and impact of universities. This would benefit the economy, politics and society. To achieve this, we need to collaborate with partners from various groups, including alumni, employees, and, most importantly, elected representatives of the people, i.e. politicians. Everyone must be integrated into our network and receive the appropriate messages and information. During the workshop, we will receive input and discuss best practices.

As the leaders responsible for your university’s communication strategy, you play a vital role in shaping how your institution is perceived by society, politics, and the economy. In close collaboration with your Rector or President, you contribute directly to the strategic direction of your university and represent communication at the leadership table.

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You are all invited to come to Aveiro, Portugal, and join us!

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