On 26 – 27 February 2025, the European Commission, DG EAC, organised the High-Level Meeting “Shaping the Future: European Universities Alliances for a Competitive Europe” at the SQUARE Convention Centre, Brussels. This key event will bring together higher education leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to reflect on the achievements of the European Universities Initiative and discuss its future direction.
ACE²-EU Representation at the Event
The ACE²-EU Alliance will actively participate in this high-level meeting through its representatives:
🔹 João Moutão, President of Instituto Politécnico de Santarém
🔹 Luminița-Georgeta Popescu, Rector of Constantin Brâncuși University of Târgu Jiu
Who Will Attend?
This event will bring together key actors shaping the future of European higher education, including:
✔ Representatives of all 65 European Universities Alliances
✔ Seal of Excellence holders
✔ Members of the European Parliament
✔ National and regional authorities from EU countries
✔ Key higher education stakeholder organizations
✔ European student organizations
📌 More details are available on the official event website:
🔗 Shaping the Future: European Universities Alliances for a Competitive Europe
The European Universities Alliances: A Flagship Initiative
The European Universities Alliances are at the heart of the European Strategy for Universities, bringing together 65 alliances and more than 570 higher education institutions across Europe.
Five years since its inception, the European Universities Initiative has proven its transformational potential, providing:
🚀 Expanded educational opportunities – students now have access to hundreds of joint study programs, flexible learning pathways, and increased mobility across partner universities.
🌍 Stronger international collaboration – alliances foster a stable framework for long-term institutional partnerships, enhancing European higher education’s competitiveness and global visibility.
🎓 Innovation in education and research – universities in alliances benefit from cross-border cooperation, enabling cutting-edge research and dynamic learning environments.
As a committed member of the ACE²-EU Alliance, we are proud to contribute to the ongoing transformation of European higher education and to actively engage in discussions that shape the future of innovation, mobility, and competitiveness in our universities.
📅 Save the Date: 26-27 February 2025
Stay tuned for insights and key takeaways from participating in this prestigious event!
