Periodic Reporting for period 1 - aUPaEU (A University Partnership for Acceleration of European Universities)
Reporting period: 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31
These five academic institutions, with expertise in modernizing research and innovation (R&I), serve as models for European HEIs, networks, and partnerships. Through their efforts and contributions, they've paved the way for advancement and sought new development routes. Together, they will work towards integrating acceleration services within a coordinated support system.
The primary goal of aUPaEU is to develop methodologies, sustainability plans, coaching services, and digital technologies to establish an accelerated agora. This agora will facilitate integrated, shared, and sustainable R&I transformations for HEIs, university networks, and alliances, focusing on six major areas: capacity, infrastructure, resource sharing, attractiveness of researcher careers, collaboration with R&I ecosystem actors, adoption of open science practices, engagement with societal challenges, and promotion of gender equality.
Embracing the essence of the ancient Greek agora, aUPaEU aims to construct a shared space where stakeholders actively participate by providing and consuming accelerated services while contributing their knowledge and experiences. This agora will be accessible, diverse, and inclusive, aiming to reduce disparities such as economic, gender, and other inequalities. By fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange, aUPaEU will facilitate the transformation of higher education institutions and alliances into dynamic hubs of innovation and excellence.
The aUPaEU project will deliver a functional and evaluated agora, serving as a model for other HEIs, networks, and university alliances. Through user group evaluations within EPiCUR and Unite! alliances, the accelerated agora will be refined and enhanced. By showcasing the benefits and impact of this model, aUPaEU aims to inspire and guide the broader higher education community in Europe, ultimately revitalizing higher education through collaboration, innovation, and societal impact within an inclusive accelerated agora.
The aUPaEU project aims to revive the spirit of the ancient Greek agora in higher education. By embracing collaboration, knowledge exchange, and inclusivity, aUPaEU seeks to establish an accelerated agora where stakeholders drive R&I transformations. Through its comprehensive approach, aUPaEU aims to revolutionize higher education, empowering institutions, networks, and alliances to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.