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Reacting to EUA’s Research and Innovation Agenda 2027, President of Berner Fachhochschule BFH Sebastian Wörwag describes how universities are the engines that will transform our societies through transnational and transdisciplinary exchanges of knowledge, people and ideas. Read his #EUAExpertVoices article at https://bit.ly/3Wu2vOw #Research #Innovation #highereducation

🚀 Yesterday the U!REKA European University participated in the ERRIN Science and Education for Society Working Group Meeting in Brussels, where we explored the vital role of the European University #Alliances in strengthening regional innovation ecosystems.   With 64 alliances now connecting over 560 higher education institutions and 2200 partners across Europe, there is an immense potential for collaboration that can make a meaningful impact for cities and regions, from advancing #S3 strategies to aligning with the EU #Missions and Regional Innovation Valleys (#RIVs),   💡 José Carlos Camposano from Metropolia University of Applied Sciences showcased how the U!REKA alliance collaborates with local and regional partners to achieve the goals of the EU Mission for Climate Neutral and Smart Cities. His presentation highlighted how the university alliances can drive #universities, #cities and #regions towards common goals. U!REKA partners include Helsingin kaupunki – Helsingfors stad – City of Helsinki, Espoon kaupunki - Esbo stad - City of Espoo and Vantaan kaupunki - Vanda stad - City of Vantaa, as well as the Uudenmaan liitto (Helsinki-Uusimaa Region), and many other cities and regions across Europe.   💎 The added value that the university alliances can bring to the partners is significant – for example U!REKA provides: 🔵 Long-term transformation with shared goals: Thematic alignment with the EU #CitiesMission and strong Universities of Applied Sciences #UAS presence in large urban centres ensures integration with #localecosystems. 🔵 Combined resources & know-how: Larger pool of expertise in research themes and EU #funding, facilitating multi-level coordination and knowledge transfer, sharing experiences with peers for replication and upscaling. 🔵 A bridge between policy, research, and education: Close link to needs of local business, administrations and NGOs, tailored solutions for #lifelonglearning and capacity development, and a channel to attract #talent to cities and regions, fostering #competitiveness.   Together with U!REKA, we look forward to deepening these synergies between the European university alliances and regional actors further! Metropolia University of Applied Sciences Mona Roman Mikael Vainio José Carlos Camposano Caroline Sundberg  

#HorizonEurope expert group report published! Read also the reflections by YERUN - Young European Research Universities #simplification #synergies #strongEurope #FastTimeToFunding and much more to reflect upon within the #12Recommendations

🌐 The Guild welcomes the Heitor Expert Group’s report on Horizon Europe and its recommendations for FP10! 💪 A robust Framework Programme is essential for a competitive, resilient, and sustainable Europe 🇪🇺 💡 The Guild fully supports the recommendations to boost Europe’s scientific leadership, expand the ringfenced budget, and strengthen key instruments like #ERC, #MSCA, and #EIC. Key takeaways: 1️⃣ Preserve the integrity of FP10 as a distinct instrument with clear, specific rules 2️⃣ Researchers should advise the Commission and translate strategic goals into relevant research priorities. 3️⃣ Support for widening participation and responsible internationalisation to foster collaborative success ✨ The Guild urges the European Commission to embrace these recommendations for a strong, competitive, and innovative Europe💡💪 🔗 Read the full statement 👉 https://lnkd.in/dXAXA8fZ #HorizonEurope #FP10 #ResearchInnovation #Sustainability #Innovation Manuel Heitor Manuel Heitor, Marie Curie Alumni Association, European Research Council (ERC), European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA), Conny Aerts, Anders Overgaard Bjarklev, Annelien Bredenoord, Maria Chiara Carrozza, Dessislava Dimitrova, Heinz Fassmann, Agrita Kiopa, Kaia Palm, Isabelle Ryl, Dr. Georg Schütte, Sylvia Schwaag Serger, Antti Vasara Aarhus University Universitatea „Babeș-Bolyai” din Cluj-Napoca Universität Bern Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna Universiteit Gent University of Glasgow Georg-August-Universität Göttingen Rijksuniversiteit Groningen Uniwersytet Jagielloński w Krakowie King's College London Universitetet i Oslo (UiO) University of Ljubljana Université Paris Cité Université catholique de Louvain Radboud University Université PSL Universitat Pompeu Fabra - Barcelona University of Tartu University of Tuebingen Uppsala University University of Warwick Universität Wien

Great to see in this report that the expert group have considered the need for balanced change to enhance responsible internationalisation alongside the need to strengthen European researchers' connections with low and middle income countries. African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) Nienke Buisman Vincenzo Lorusso Lukovi Seke Vincent Fautrel Axel Leisenberg Peter Taylor Catherine Guinard (Castledine) Piers Purdy Daniele Fattibene Emanuela Colombo Peter Maassen Ágota Dávid Maria Montoiro Salvado Ffion Storer Jones Saskia Decuypere #responsibleinternationalisation #AUEU #InnovationAgenda

Germany’s non-university research institutes are world-renowned for their contributions to science and technology – and they are a magnet for top talent from around the world. No wonder, then, that in 2021, 29% of academic staff at the four largest Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft , Leibniz-Gemeinschaft, Max Planck Society, Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft were international employees! In an increasingly interconnected world, fostering international talent is crucial for tackling the challenges of our time – a goal the DAAD supports with its work. More facts and figures on the internationalisation of German higher education institutions can be found in ‘Wissenschaft weltoffen kompakt’ 2024: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d9kimEmy #DAAD #ChangeByExchange #GoAbroad #Internationalisation #HigherEducation

🎓 367,578 international students studied at a German university in the winter semester 2022/2023, more than ever before. This puts #Germany in third place in the global popularity ranking among students. 🔬 Universities are the basis for Germany's broad scientific and research landscape. These areas are central to the future: by 2025, the proportion of total government spending on research and development is set to rise to at least 3.5 per cent. You can find out more about Germany as a centre of science here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eqxvrjKP

Reflecting on recent accomplishments is crucial for future progress. This article, authored by our colleagues at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, provides an excellent opportunity to assess both the challenges overcome and those still ahead. The Ulysseus European University pilot phase (2020-2023) has set a new benchmark for innovation and collaboration in European higher education. This initiative aligns with the European Commission's vision, uniting 50 alliances and 430 higher education institutions from 35 countries. Ulysseus is now entering its next strategic phase (2023-2027) with new partnerships and expanded funding. From digital campuses to innovation hubs, Ulysseus is leading the way in digital education and joint degree programs. Significant achievements include the development of a digital platform and numerous successful project proposals. While challenges remain, the commitment to fostering a unified European Education Area by 2025 is stronger than ever. We are building a future where education and research in Europe are more interconnected and forward-thinking. For a comprehensive overview, read the full article by Haaga-Helia's Ulysseus team on our website! https://lnkd.in/dtvFCuz9 #HigherEducation #Innovation #EuropeanUnion #UlysseusUniversity #HaagaHelia #EducationTransformation

🚀 Breaking News: The FOR-EU4All awarded European funding! 🥳 We are thrilled to announce the launch of the #foreu4all project, bringing together over 60 European Universities alliances into a unified Community of Practice. This initiative aims to bring together all current and future European Universities alliances into a unified, cohesive structure. 🤝 Together, the alliances will foster a collaborative and supportive environment where best practices and experiences can be shared not only among themselves but also with the broader European Higher Education sector. As key players in the European Education & Research Area, European Universities alliances are pioneering deep transnational cooperation to drive lasting transformation in higher education. 📖 Read more ► https://lnkd.in/dsAGxB5K Montanuniversität Leoben Πολυτεχνείο Κρήτης - Technical University of Crete Silesian University of Technology University of Petrosani Universidad de León Hasselt University Universite de Lorraine TU Bergakademie Freiberg Hochschule Mittweida #HigherEducation #EUAlliances #StrongerTogether #eurecapro

Last week, the Alliance Council of the INGENIUM University, composed by the rectors and presidents of the 10 INGENIUM partners, as well as the INGENIUM Steering Committee met at the Università degli Studi 'Gabriele d'Annunzio' di Chieti. We had the chance to enjoy the fantastic Italian hospitality thanks to the great work done by Marcello Costantini and the whole UD'A team - Abruzzo has definitely entered my list of best places to eat in Italy (and thus, also Europe). As usual, it was great to meet so many colleagues from across Europe to discuss, brainstorm and learn more from each other. It was a quite consequential meeting with decisions that will shape the next steps of INGENIUM's journey, including an agreement to initiate the process of establishing a European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation as a legal entity for INGENIUM, a set of joint programme proposals to boost INGENIUM's joint education offer, and the next steps on the launch of an INGENIUM nano satellite. Once again, the meeting confirmed the importance of the involvement of top leadership to make European Universities Alliances like INGENIUM a success. INGENIUM leaders also signed relevant charters outlining commitments to build a healthier and more inclusive European campus. The research to prepare the proposals for the creation of an INGENIUM legal entity was made way easier by all the extremely relevant an interesting materials produced by the Erasmus+ policy experimentations projects working on the topic last year. I am also grateful to all the alliances that make information on their legal entities available, so others can learn from their experiences. It is yet another proof that there are so many areas where the whole community of alliances can benefit from deep cooperation! https://lnkd.in/dRZFjfeb #EuropeanUniversities #Erasmus+