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Facing immediate problems, university leaders need, to provide at the same time, emergency responses to keep students learning, and being prepared for the repercussions of the crisis, reflecting on the trends that may affect their universities as well: what impact will the crisis have on the student enrollment? What model of teaching and learning should be used to stimulate? how to increase the relevance of research and innovation activities? What is the value of the contribution model and other fundamental questions? In doing so, they will reinforce the importance of leadership, of the The university rectory, of the directors of academic units as well ; and the opportunities to set a course will be set forward rather than just reacting to the challenges of these difficult times.