Event

European University Alliances and Regional Transformation: From Local Engagement to European Cohesion Webinar Series

Amid geopolitical instability, rapid technological shifts, and the green transition, European University Alliances (EUAs) act as critical anchors connecting global transformations to local territories. Timed alongside the EU’s upcoming “European University Alliances 2.0” initiative and future 2028–2034 investment pathways, this series examines how university alliances drive regional development, innovation ecosystems, and European cohesion beyond traditional higher education cooperation.

What You Will Gain

  • Policy & Strategic Insights: Understand how EUAs serve as "laboratories of European integration" to support regional resilience, competitiveness, and EU cohesion.

  • Ecosystem Collaboration Models: Discover how extra-regional and quadruple-helix collaborations (universities, industry, government, and society) amplify local impact.

  • Practical Knowledge: Gain perspectives on key regional challenges, including talent attraction and retention, regional entrepreneurship, and cross-border innovation.

Webinar Schedule

Webinar 1: EUAs as Transnational Civic Universities: Building Bridges between Regional Innovation Systems in Europe

  • Date & Time: 24th November 2026 | 12:00–13:00 GMT / 13:00–14:00 CET

  • Speakers:

    • Sandrine Labory (University of Ferrara & COLOURS Alliance)

    • Alessio Cavicchi (University of Pisa & Circle U. Alliance)

    • Karel Haegeman (Joint Research Centre - JRC)

  • Registration: Register for Webinar 1

Webinar 2: Impact of EUAs in Regions – Talent Attraction and Retention

  • Date: January 2027 (Date & time TBC)

Webinar 3: How EUAs Boost Entrepreneurship in Regions

  • Date: February 2027 (Date & time TBC)

Webinar 4: Reflections on the Meaning and Potential Impact of EUAs

  • Date: March 2027 (Date & time TBC)

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