European Universities Accelerator

The EUF European Universities Accelerator provides a powerful platform for member universities to collaborate and drive the advancement of their respective Alliances. The Accelerator convenes regularly to tackle common challenges and develop innovative solutions. 

 

More specifically, what are Accelerator sessions about?  

Members gain access to a wealth of community expertise and a diverse portfolio of activities closely aligned with Alliance objectives. The Accelerator fosters a cooperative mindset among the Alliances, transitioning from a competitive approach. As EUF member universities play a significant role in about two-thirds of all Alliances, this platform is a crucial catalyst for the development of the European University Alliances. 

 

What to expect from Accelerator sessions?  

Throughout the 2023/24 academic cycle, the European Universities Accelerator community focused on sustainable mobility targets, optimised funding strategies, challenges with Blended Intensive Programs (BIPs) implementation, digital solutions for seamless data exchange, and standardising student enrollment processes in BIPs.  

For the forthcoming academic year 2024/25, the members of the Accelerator decided to focus on overarching policy developments in alliances, notably: global outreach strategy, embedding the alliances within participating universities, and a strategic discussion on tools and digital environments. 

 

Who can participate?  

All colleagues from EUF network universities involved in Alliance activities are encouraged to participate.  

Details on session registration and additional information will be shared through the EUF European Universities Accelerator mailing list. To stay informed about the European Universities Accelerator and its upcoming sessions, please sign up here. 

 

Calendar of Sessions 

  • November 21, 2024 | 10:30-12:00 CET 
  • January 23, 2025 | 10:30-12:00 CET
    Topic: Embedding alliances in institutions: increasing internal visibility and ownership by students and staff
  • March 20, 2025 | 10:30-12:00 CET
    Topic: The case of developing digital platforms/services in alliances: pooling resources and know-how.
  • May 22, 2025 | 10:30-12:00 CEST
    Topic: Student engagement and flexible study pathways incorporating mobility.
     

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