ECIU University's vision for 2030 adopted
The ECIU University Council, which includes Acting Rector Margarita Arboix as a member, has adopted this European initiative's vision for the year 2030, thereby confirming a long-term strategy to unite learners, lecturers, researchers, companies, public sectors, NGOs and regional ecosystems across Europe.
The vision adopted by the ECIU University is defined as being a pioneering university based on solving challenges at the European level in order to meet the needs of today's society.
A digital transformation is key, given that the ECIU University operates in multiple realities and widely takes advantage of data-driven opportunities. In this sense, immersive virtual environments combined with gamification provide new standards for instant, natural interactions within a community formed by the 12 member institutions.
The research-based micro-credentials offered by the ECIU University throughout Europe represent the fundamental building-blocks of the personal skills and competence development of learners. This type of training flexibilises and adds perfection to Europe's professional potential, aiding in the creation of creative and resilient European citizens with an entrepreneurial mindset.
About the ECIU University
The ECIU University is the largest existing European university alliance with 12 members from 12 different European countries. It was one of the 17 international initiatives selected by the European Commission in a call for European Universities as part of the EU Erasmus+ programme, and has received5 million euros in funding.
On 7 November 2019, the UAB hosted the institutional launch of the ECIU University, an initiative of the European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU), which aims to offer an innovative educational model reaching across borders and providing a response to today's social challenges through innovative trainint and research methods.
Members of the ECIU University include the University of Twente (the Netherlands) as coordinating institution, University of Linköping (Sweden), Hamburg University of Technology (Germany), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (Spain), Aalborg University (Denmark), University of Aveiro (Portugal), Dublin City University (Ireland), Kaunas University of Technology (Lithuania), University of Stavanger (Norway), University of Trento (Italy), Tampere University (Finland), and the National Institute of Applied Sciences, INSA (France).
More information: ECIU University 2030
The UAB, with Sustainable Development Goals
Decent work and economic growth
Reduced inequalities
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Quality education
Sustainable cities and communities
Partnerships for the goals
Climate action