11th European Variety in University Chemistry Education conference

Every two years, the Division of Chemical Education of EuChemS, together with local groups of chemistry lecturers, organizes the European Variety in University Chemistry Education conference. The aim of this event is to exchange ideas related to the teaching and learning of chemistry at the degree level, share good practices and innovations, and present (action) research findings on chemistry education at the tertiary level - covering both general and technical universities, as well as other higher education institutions.

The first conference of this kind was held in Kraków, Poland, in 2005, and now, 20 years later, we are thrilled to return to this beautiful city of culture and science. This is a special opportunity to bring together passionate academic educators, lecturers, and PhD students, TA, to exchange examples of best practices, inspire each other, and offer mutual support in these challenging times, where the research role of universities often overshadows teaching.

We all care deeply about the quality of higher education, but each year brings new challenges. These include the increasingly varied levels of prior knowledge and academic skills of students entering our programs, the condition and equipment of our lecture halls and laboratories, and - often - complex personal circumstances faced by both students and educators. Moreover, changing realities, such as the introduction of generative AI, the COVID-19 pandemic, conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, evolving labor market demands for our graduates, and the need to prepare students to become ambassadors of Science and evidence-based decision-making in modern society, all shape the future of our educational efforts.

We look forward to warmly welcoming you, your family, and colleagues to the 11th EuroVariety conference in Kraków. Please mark your calendars for July 2^nd - 4^th, 2025, and join us in this inspiring event!