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The report includes a detailed analysis on the added value a European degree could bring. It presents a unified and consensual list of 16 co-created European criteria and the rationale for each of them. Other key suggestions include the development of toolkits and guidelines to operationalise the co-created European criteria, the definition of a clear implementation roadmap and promoting the European degree to enhance its recognition and valorisation.

The Innovating Higher Education Conference, held on 23-25 October 2024 in Limassol, Cyprus, featured papers on key topics such as online blended and hybrid education, generative AI and large language models, diversity and inclusion in online learning, teaching and assessment innovations, leadership and future trends, and open education.

This publication by EADTU's Task Force on Green Campus explores the efforts of distance and open Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to foster sustainability through green campus initiatives. The report examines how HEIs are reducing their carbon footprint, enhancing energy efficiency, and encouraging sustainable behaviours in education, research, and campus management.

In this 8th edition on new modes of teaching and learning we cover initiatives related to: Applying AI and Learning Analytics, Enhancing Engagement and Support, Optimizing cross-institutional Studies and Innovating Skills and Competencies.

The report by EADTU's working group on Retention and Student Services addresses concerns over declining enrollments and high dropout rates in open and distance learning universities. It discusses historical and contemporary perspectives on student attrition, emphasising the need for universities to adapt to diverse learner needs. The report aims to identify factors contributing to early departure in online and distance learning and shares successful approaches adopted by EADTU members to enhance student support and retention. It is structured into three chapters covering reasons for retention issues, curriculum design, data usage, and lifecycle intervention points for student support.

This report covers the achievements and milestones of EADTU in 2023.