How universities embrace diversity and justify public funding

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In an interview, Professor Edeltraud Hanappi-Egger, former President of WU Vienna, underlines the importance of diversity at universities. Universities need to be a safe and inclusive space for students, faculty, and staff. Regarding the impact of technology on education, she acknowledges its value in improving learning, but stresses that universities must maintain their unique role in fostering social interactions and co-creating knowledge. She advocates education as a public good and underlines society's interest in well-educated people. Furthermore, she underlines the important role universities play in society, especially in providing empirical data and scientific knowledge to improve policy-making. According to her, defending academic and institutional freedom will be a crucial challenge for universities in the coming years.
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