Today the European Commission announced which European university partnerships will receive funding in the second round of the Erasmus+ initiative European Universities. The programme is designed to increase the mobility of students, researchers, teachers and other staff at universities in the Enlight alliance and to enhance the quality, inclusiveness and competitiveness of European higher education. In 2050 students will be able easily to move between and study at all the participating universities during their education before taking their degree. The programme is also intended to contribute to sustainable economic development in the regions around the universities.
“Complex societal challenges demand international cooperation and today’s positive announcement brings new opportunities for Uppsala University to develop forms of international cooperation focusing on sustainable cities. We can look forward to very exciting endeavours. The project will involve many partners and people, both at the University and in our region,” says Vice-Chancellor Eva Åkesson.