Resilience is fast becoming the defining graduate attribute of our time. It is no longer enough for universities to equip students with knowledge and technical skills; they must also nurture adaptability, creativity, and a mindset capable of thriving in uncertainty. The pressing challenge is to graduate individuals who can anticipate disruption, confront complexity, and ultimately shape a better collective future.

This dialogue highlights the transformative role of higher education as a driver of resilience—within individuals, institutions, and societies. It will explore how universities can reimagine their mission beyond degrees to cultivate graduates who embody resilience in action: bridging knowledge with empathy, critical inquiry with ethical responsibility, and learning with impact.