“Modern approach to the leadership program, diverse topics, world-class lecturers. Also well-chosen training locations and the opportunity to get to know the university and the city. Only details remain to be developed”

“Experiencing the atmosphere of Oxford was extremely inspiring, especially the experience of beauty in academic practice and its importance in daily work. The organization of the event was of such a high standard that it is hard to believe that this was its first edition”

“It was very valuable to meet in a community of academics and to exchange perspectives and experiences. Great atmosphere of openness and honesty”

“[ALDP offers] fresh insights into being an academic leader and new methods to facilitate management”

“The training responds to the real needs of university employees. It offers a development perspective and tools to improve one’s performance”

“University has a culture of repressing all human faculties other than reason. Making leaders aware of the importance of being fully present and self-aware was a breakthrough for all participants [of the ALDP]”

“At Oxford, I felt like a member of the academic community, even though I hadn’t thought of myself that way before. However, I realized that the academy is a natural environment where everyone, being themselves, contributes exactly what is needed for the community to thrive and achieve its most important goals”