Prof. Barış Tan Participates as a Speaker at the The Europe Universities Summit 2026

Prof. Barış Tan participated as a panelist at the THE Europe Universities Summit 2026, held in Milan, Italy, from May 5–7, 2026. Bringing together representatives from academia, politics, and industry, the summit focused on the future of European higher education and how universities are adapting to evolving global dynamics.

As part of the summit program, Prof. Barış Tan spoke at the session “From STEM to STEAM: Scaling Excellence in Interdisciplinarity.” The session explored the growing importance of interdisciplinary approaches in advancing research, fostering innovation, driving academic excellence, and strengthening the global impact of universities.

The summit also featured discussions on the role of interdisciplinary collaboration in research, innovation, and social impact, as well as universities’ strategies for preparing for the future.