We are pleased to announce the release of the first newsletter for the Disaster Resilience in Higher Education Systems via a Cloud University Model (CLOUD HED) project, funded by Erasmus+. Launched in autumn 2024, the CLOUD HED project was initiated with the primary objective of supporting the Ukrainian higher education (HE) sector amidst the ongoing conflict.

 

Given recent geopolitical developments and global challenges, the critical importance of our project's mission has become even more apparent. We are dedicated to sharing our advancements and findings with the broader community.

 

This first issue offers insights into how higher education institutions (HEIs) can sustain operations during crises. Key topics include:

 

• Critical analysis of HE systems operating under conditions of armed conflict and crisis.

• First-hand insights derived from nearly 100 interviews conducted across diverse case studies.

•  Early progress on the development of the Cloud University Model.

 

We invite you to engage with these discussions as we collectively work towards establishing more disaster-resilient HE systems worldwide.

 

Read the full newsletter now to explore our initial findings and join the conversation, and sign up for the next newsletters to stay informed!