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Young Voices

Today, freedom of mobility is more important than ever to the lives and aspirations of young people. At the same time, they are acutely aware of the climate-related threats to our planet and their own futures. This is why they want and need mobility solutions that are practical and affordable, while also being seamless and eco-compatible.

In line with the Freedom of Mobility Forum’s mission to engage multiple audiences in fact-based discussions about the future of mobility, we are enhancing the debate by collaborating with universities and students. Further strengthening the voice of youth in the debate is crucial to challenging traditional assumptions and driving innovation in the mobility sector.

Engaging Young People and Universities

New for the 2024 edition of the live debate, the Forum is pleased to announce its collaboration with three leading universities and their students. This collaboration between the Forum, universities, and students will help shape the debate and further encourage the exchange of ideas among participants from around the world, notably with young generations. 

2024 University Partners

HEC Paris (FRANCE)

Founded in 1881, HEC Paris is one of Europe’s leading business schools. Its goal is to make a positive impact on business and society via its tripartite Think, Teach, Act approach, which contributes to a more inclusive, sustainable and prosperous world.

The  Master in Sustainability and Social Innovation at HEC Paris is aimed at high-level applicants who strive to become changemakers. The program’s goal is to empower graduates to lead and execute the necessary transitions in an ever-changing business environment in which business-as-usual is not an option anymore.  

The program’s learning objectives are:   

  • Acquiring the fundamentals in sustainability and social innovation applied to the business world 
  • Identifying megatrends, theirs risks and opportunities that disrupt business environments 
  • Leveraging business mechanisms to generate positive social and environmental impacts 
  • Challenging, adapting and transforming classic business models and managerial tools to sustainability-related challenges 

ENSA Kénitra (MOROCCO)

The National School of Applied Sciences (ENSAK) affiliated with the IBN TOFAIL University of Kénitra in Morocco was established in 2008. ENSAK aims to educate state engineers in scientific and technical fields, incorporating skills in management and communication. The establishment of ENSAK reinforces national and regional efforts to meet the national program’s goal of training 10,000 engineers. 

Six engineering cycles are offered in specialties expected to experience significant development. These include:

  • Computer Engineering

  • Networks and Telecommunications Systems

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Industrial Engineering

  • Automotive Mechatronics Engineering

  • Civil Engineering

ENSAK’s training has a strong practical dimension consisting of technical activities, internships, and projects carried out in collaboration with national and international socio-economic players.

The Heller School – Brandeis University (Boston, USA)

The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University - located in the suburbs of Boston, USA - drives positive social change and school-wide commitment to public engagement. The School is for people who want to find sustainable solutions to social inequities and are committed to careers that advance social justice.

The Heller School team includes students in the following programs:

  • Social Impact MBA: preparing students to make a real impact in the world by building the capability to lead organizations, advance social impact initiatives and sustain communities

  • Master in Sustainable International Development: committed to socially-just, sustainable development that focuses on addressing the root causes of poverty and inequality in the world’s most marginalized communities

  • Master of Public Policy: which teaches students to think beyond current structures and to pursue tangible progress through pragmatic, politically feasible approaches to social change  

  • Master in Global Health Policy and Management: an accelerated, nine-month program focused on health system strengthening and global health policy

All these programs address mobility consistent with the school’s mission of “Knowledge Advancing Social Justice”.

 

New for the 2024 Freedom of Mobility Forum live debate, students from the three universities were invited to challenge the expert panelists with research on their respective focus areas: technology, social justice and equity, and business.