Eutopia Week
A vibrant week of collaboration, innovation, and cultural exchange – EUTOPIA Week at the University of Warwick brought together students, staff, and partners from across Europe to celebrate shared values, foster connections, and explore the future of higher education.
Week long Celebration!
As Eutopia Week comes to an end, we reflect on a week of international collaboration, academic innovation, and community spirit.
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Celebrating Global Connections
Key Highlights:
Opening keynote by José Manuel Barroso, former President of the European Commission, outlining the vital role that European universities can play in building strong global alliances.
AI Panel: Led by industry expert John Higgins CBE
Representatives from universities came together to discuss best practice on how AI should support teaching, learning, and research.
Delegate dinner at Coventry Cathedral
Historic Dining
Delegates enjoyed an exceptional dining experience within the iconic and historic setting of Coventry Cathedral, where the grandeur of the centuries-old architecture and the beauty of its preserved ruins provided a dignified and memorable backdrop for the evening.
Celebrating EUTOPIA in Coventry
A joyful celebration on the steps of Coventry Cathedral as delegates come together in high spirits for EUTOPIA Week – unity, collaboration, and shared ambition at the heart of a historic setting
Vers4tility Collective
A talented student-led band, provided a vibrant musical backdrop for the EUTOPIA Week Welcome Ceremony, delighting guests with their dynamic and soulful performances throughout the event.
Professor Stuart Croft, Vice-Chancellor and President, University of Warwick and Interim Chair of the Board of Presidents, EUTOPIA, said:
“We welcome our EUTOPIA partners to the University of Warwick for an incredible week of conversations under the banner of ‘Creating Global Connections. In Warwick’s 60th anniversary year, we are reaffirming our commitment to creating a better world through our world leading education, research, and innovation.
The EUTOPIA alliance, with its emphasis on challenge-led research and student-centred education is well placed to navigate the increasingly uncertain world we find ourselves in. Together, we are uniquely positioned to tackle the challenges of today and move beyond them to foresee and prepare for the opportunities and solutions of the future."
A highlight of Warwick’s EUTOPIA week programme was a delegate dinner at Coventry Cathedral with a keynote speech from Taiwo Owatemi MP. Having sustained significant bomb damage during the Second World War, today, the Cathedral stands as a symbol of peace and reconciliation.
Taiwo Owatemi, Member of Parliament for Coventry North West, said:“Though the University of Warwick is still young, I’ve seen first-hand how deeply it’s embedded itself into the fabric of Coventry. From its role in developing the Very Light Rail and continuing Coventry’s legacy as a transport pioneer, to the way it works hand-in-hand with local communities and industry, Warwick shows how universities can be true engines of progress. That same spirit of collaboration is what makes initiatives like EUTOPIA so exciting — not just for our institutions, but for the places we serve.”