Dr. Victoria Galan-Muros is a leading consultant and policy advisor who has worked in the interface between universities, business and policy makers for 15+ years in 50+ countries and co-authored 70+ technical and consulting reports for the European Commission, OECD, UNESCO, OEI, DAAD, governments and universities worldwide. Dr Victoria Galan-Muros is a leading consultant and policy advisor who has worked in the interface between universities, businesses and policymakers for 15+ years in 50+ countries and co-authored 70+ technical and consulting reports for the European Commission, OECD, UNESCO, OEI, DAAD, governments and universities worldwide.
Victoria is also a recognised research leader in higher education policy and management, university-business cooperation, future universities, innovative/entrepreneurial universities/regions, higher education and development, with 40+ publications. She has been invited to lecture at 13 universities in four continents, to deliver professional workshops in 25 countries and speak in 150+ events internationally.
Previously a policy analyst at the OECD (Paris), a senior associate consultant at Technopolis Group UK (London), the research director at the Global Institute on Innovation Districts (New York - in partnership with The Brookings Institution) and the policy affairs director at the University-Industry Innovation Network, UIIN (Amsterdam); Victoria co-founded and led Innovative Futures Institute, a think-tank and do-tank that advises and actively supports universities, businesses and governments in their innovation efforts. Currently, Victoria is the Chief of Research and Analysis at the UNESCO International Institute for Higher Education, leading evidence-based advise for governments and higher education worldwide.
Victoria has two 4-year undergraduate degrees at University of Granada in Business Management and also in Market Research, she holds a MSc in Social Research Methods at London School of Economics and a PhD in University-Business Cooperation at VU Amsterdam.
Building a future-proof higher education focusing on innovative pedagogy, interdisciplinary learning, and lifelong education to equip individuals and society.
6-7 October, 2024
This workshop, delivered by Be GLAD in partnership with Spacetoon Education, will highlight a Research-Based AND Field-Tested instructional system that increases critical skills, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking. This innovative system has been used extensively to transform districts within the famed Silicon Valley of California and across the US for over 20 years, producing creative problem-solvers of the future. With recent developments in technology, this award-winning instructional system is now moving to empower educators throughout the Middle East and Africa. In this workshop, you’ll learn 5 fundamental instructional strategies from the most effective system and the process to gain mastery of key indicators of success to achieve academic excellence
Innovative programs that promote equity, access, and quality in education and the creative strategies they use to navigate funding challenges and achieve impactful results. This session is packed with thought-provoking discussions and practical takeaways, offering a glimpse into how non-profits are transforming education to shape a brighter future for teaching and learning.
This session brings together content creators who excel in delivering knowledge through storytelling, by weaving complex ideas into engaging narratives.
This discussion focuses on the pivotal role of vocational training in addressing the skills gap and equipping the workforce with the necessary competencies to thrive in today's dynamic job market and how it is enhancing employability and entrepreneurship. We will share insights on effective vocational training models, collaborations between educational institutions and industries, and strategies for preparing individuals for success in the evolving workforce.
Points of Discussions:
Art Residencies as Catalysts for Artistic Growth (skill development, focus and immersion, feedback and critique)
Residencies and Professional Development (networking opportunities, exhibitions and visibility)
Art Residencies as Spaces for Reflection and Conceptual Development (time for reflection, development for new ideas)
Residencies and Education (integration with art education, mentorship and guidance)
Challenges and opportunities (funding, support, residency models)
