CCU 2024 Conference
Catholic Universities: Standing in Solidarity with Partners and Peers in Conflict Zones
Guided by the Consortium pillars and dialogue with several member universities, the focus of the 2024 CCU conference is “Catholic Universities: Standing in Solidarity with Partners and Peers in Conflict Zones.” Responding to global conflict has long been a part of international education and, as Catholic universities, we believe we can come together to think upon how to offer community and support for a world in need.
This conference intends to explore two main questions:
- What are important ways universities, especially Catholic universities, through teaching and research, can contribute to cross-cultural dialogue that strengthens resilience and nurtures peace in conflict zones?
- What are good and best practices, especially by Catholic universities, for expressing solidarity with partners and peers in conflict-impacted zones?
This Consortium convening will provide a space to (1) listen to what member universities are experiencing in conflict zones, (2) learn about important ways research and teaching can strengthen resilience in conflict zones, and (3) build community and share institutional best practices for expressing solidarity with partners and peers in conflict-impacted zones.
This conference is only open to Consortium Universities, which can be found here.
A draft Conference schedule is available here. Please check as updates will occur.
Conference Hosts and Sponsors
Notre Dame Global is proud to host the Consortium, which is dedicated to furthering research and building a scholarly community that addresses the most pressing needs of the world and the Church, enhancing global education opportunities for students, and sharing institutional best practices regarding trends and challenges in various aspects of higher education. Special appreciation is given to Notre Dame Rome for hosting the conference.
Additional support is provided by the Nanovic Institute for European Studies, which is a part of the Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame and the Office of Mission Engagement and Church Affairs.