Multilingualism in a Multipolar World

EUniWell Rectors’ Assembly Open Session
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Programme

2.30 pm - Welcome remarks by:

  • Prof Julie Bennetti, the Rector of the Parisian Universities (TBC)
  • Prof Delphine Allès, Acting Rector, Inalco University
  • Prof Beatrix Busse, Chief Development Officer, EUniWell

15:05–15:15 – Multilingualism in Research at Inalco
Prof Rima Sleiman, Vice-President for Research, Inalco University

Drawing on Inalco’s research in languages and area studies, prof. Rima Sleiman will examine how EUniWell can turn its collaborations into a lasting European research strategy. She will highlight multilingualism, major research programmes and the support researchers need to develop joint projects.

15:15–15:25 - A Mediterranean Perspective: Area Studies and Modern History to approach Well-Being in Europe
Dr Andreas Guidi, Associate Professor, Inalco University (EUniWell Champion 2025-2026)

This brief talk will present my research topics, linked to my experience as EUniWell Champion 2025-2026. I will argue that a Mediterranean historical perspective, connected to, but not limited to, Europe, is crucial to understanding many societal dynamics associated with well-being, such as migration, welfare, peace, and climate change. I will also argue for increasing the visibility of the humanities and area studies in EUniWell's agenda.

15:25–15:35 – Lived Multilingualism within EUniWell
Prof. Julie A. Panagiolopoulou, University of Cologne
Prof. Theodoros Marinis, University of Konstanz

Further information to follow

3.35 pm–3.50 pm - Q&A moderated by Rima Sleiman, Vice-President for Research, Inalco University

16:15: Rectors’ Round Table: “Bridging Cultures, Building Well-Being” with:

  • Prof Delphine Allès, Acting Rector, Inalco University
  • Prof Rosa M. Crujeiras Casais, Rector, University of Santiago de Compostela
  • Prof Rafal Krenke, Rector, Medical University of Warsaw

Chaired by Gaïda Lefeuvre Mendoza, Chief Student Officer EUniWell

Student voices meet university leadership to shape a more visible and meaningful role for students in EUniWell’s +2 phase. Together, students and Rectors will explore how to better support student-led initiatives and turn student input into action.