A number of crises are impacting higher education in the United Kingdom and Europe, such as restricted student mobility, equality pay gaps, and the costs of living crisis. Innovative long-term solutions need to be integrated, such as investing more to aid financial hardship and improve technology, as well as incorporating long-term hybrid learning.

After an unexpected start to the decade, European higher education is back on course to meet its targets and expectations. This high-level panel brings together leaders throughout Europe to discuss the state of higher education in the continent, unexpected outcomes in recent history, and the decisions that must be made in the coming months and years.

Olivia McEvoy, Global Head of Inclusion, Diversity, Belonging, Wellbeing & Volunteering, Booking.com

This panel at QS Higher Ed Summit: Europe 2023 explored why it is crucial for universities to pay attention to entrepreneurship and innovation.

Simon Harris TD, Minister for Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science & Justice

Gary Gannon TD, Spokesperson on Art, Education, Foreign Affairs, Social Protection and Gaeltacht Social Democrat TD, Constituency of Dublin Central