European University Initiative
The European Universities Initiative is a bold EU effort to build strong alliances among higher education institutions across Europe, benefiting students, staff, and society. In 2019, all ECIU members also formed ECIU University - one of the first European University Alliances. At ECIU University, learners, teachers and researchers cooperate with cities and businesses to solve real-life challenges.
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ECIU University Micro-Credential Implementation Briefing Paper
Nov 2024
The paper looks at the integration of micro-credentials into the ECIU University structure, highlighting successes and challenges. These efforts represent a major step toward making micro-credentials a standard part of higher education across Europe and toward building a more inclusive framework – thereby creating new opportunities for learners across borders.
ECIU University Micro-credentials. A Vision for European learners, values, and priorities
Jun 2022
ECIU University is a forerunner in the space of micro-credentials, and is committed to innovative, transformational change of higher education in Europe. In this paper, ECIU sets out ECIU University activities and a proposed European approach, including how to assess the impact of micro-credentials. The paper concludes with specific recommendations building on work to date to advance micro-credentialing both in Europe, and internationally.
ECIU University Micro-credentials. A Vision for European learners, values, and priorities
Jun 2022
ECIU University is a forerunner in the space of micro-credentials, and is committed to innovative, transformational change of higher education in Europe. In this paper, ECIU sets out ECIU University activities and a proposed European approach, including how to assess the impact of micro-credentials. The paper concludes with specific recommendations building on work to date to advance micro-credentialing both in Europe, and internationally.
Why Europe needs a Legal Statute for European Universities
Feb 2022
ECIU believes that a Legal Statute for European Universities is needed to fulfil the high ambitions for European co-operation in education and beyond. We cannot realise European Universities, a European Degree and a European Education Area without such a Legal Statute. Moreover, a Legal Statute is crucial for (international) recognition of trustworthy partnership.
A Roadmap on Next Steps for a European Legal Instrument for Transnational Higher Education Cooperation
Feb 2022
ECIU published a roadmap on next steps for a new tailored European legal instrument for higher education institutions to overcome obstacles in transnational cooperation. The roadmap addresses the European Status for ECIU University.
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Our extensive network offers vital support and a wide array of resources for researchers and innovators across Europe, fostering collaboration and enhancing opportunities for groundbreaking discoveries and advancements.
We actively implement innovative educational practices that not only promote sustainable growth in local communities but also empower individuals to become lifelong learners and engaged citizens.
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At ECIU businesses find innovative and flexible solutions to real problems through research and educational projects.
Public organisations and cities join forces through research and education projects to tackle real-world challenges.
Our ECIU Brussels Office actively engages in co-creating EU policies.
ECIU offers a long-standing Leadership Development Programme for staff and many other opportunities.