The HERE Virtual Networking Meeting 2026 was held online on 1 April 2026, bringing together 40 participants from the HERE community, including HEREs, NEOs, and SPHERE representatives. The event provided a valuable opportunity to exchange experiences, strengthen cooperation, and discuss ongoing priorities and challenges.
The interactive meeting included short presentations, discussions, and polls. A key highlight was the presentation of feedback from the SPHERE Study Visit on Artificial Intelligence (AI), conducted in March 2026, offering insights into emerging trends in higher education.
Participants also reviewed current HERE activities, as well as upcoming SPHERE publications and events for 2026. Discussions focused on how HERE work contributes to systemic change and how communication of results and impact can be improved.
Upcoming activities include seminars and study visits throughout 2026, as well as a call for TAM and annual work plan updates to be launched in July 2026, with a deadline of 31 October 2026.
You can find more in the REPORT from the HERE Virtual Networking Meeting 2026
