Second Virtual Impact Workshop & The Establishment of a Board of Experts
By Kathrin Albrecht, Georgeta Auktor and Cara Knott (TUM International GmbH) The Accelerate Future HEI project held its second virtual Impact Workshop this quarter, expertly organised and facilitated by the team at TUM International. This event took place in the framework of the 4th Transnational Partner Meeting (TPM). It brought together the project’s testing partners […]
Reshaping the training of Técnico’s PhD students
As part of IST’s vision for entrepreneurial and innovative transformation, the new Técnico Doctoral School was launched on November 4th, at the opening of the 10th edition of PhD Open Days – the annual event for doctoral students. This new structure will reshape the training of Técnico’s PhD students in Engineering, Science, and Architecture, increasing internships in companies […]
Embracing the Future: UCLL’s Strategy Day
By Katrien Vandael and Lotte Ovaere, UCLL In November, the atmosphere at UCLL, University of Applied Sciences, was charged with anticipation and excitement as the institution unveiled its 5 new strategic objectives. As there are many commonalities between the objectives of the Accelerate Future HEI project and the new strategic goals of UCLL, researchers Katrien […]
Success for the First ESIROI Design Sprint
From September 17 to 21, 2024, ESIROI, the engineering school of the University of La Réunion, successfully organised its first Design Sprint as part of France Design Week. This event brought together forty 3rd-year students around a major innovation challenge: waste management, a theme at the heart of the challenges of the ecological transition. During […]
First set of Policy implications and recommendations: A step forward for the ERA
The Accelerate Future HEI project, together with its sister initiatives aUPaEU and CATALISI, has undertaken a critical task: identifying key policy gaps and formulating recommendations aimed at the European Commission. The primary objective of this first policy brief is to align high-level European Research Area (ERA) policies and their practical application within Higher Education Institutions […]
UCLL Contributes to a Sustainable and Just Society
By Lotte Ovaere, Katrien Vandael, and Tine Osaer UCLL is proud to be one of the nine testing partners in the Accelerate Future HEI project. Our action plan focuses on two overarching goals: Contributing to a Sustainable and Just Society by conducting research and delivering services tailored to and in close collaboration with regional SMEs. […]
What are sister projects and why do they matter?
If you’ve seen the term “sister projects” pop up in our communications lately, there is a reason. aUPaEU, CATALISI, and Accelerate Future HEI have been closely collaborating to boost our impact across the European Union. But what exactly are “sister projects”, and why is this collaboration essential? What is a sister project? In the context […]
Vidzeme hosts Business Laboratory 2024
As part of the Accelerate Future HEI initiative, Vidzeme University, Latvia hosted Business Laboratory 2024 to provide opportunities to develop entrepreneurial skills and create new ideas in business, for students. Young entrepreneurs from the Limbažu and Smiltene regions, as well as Vidzeme University students, developed their business ideas and received valuable advice from experienced entrepreneurs […]
Spotlight on Instituto Superior Técnico (IST): A Century of Excellence in Science and Technology
Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), established in 1911, was born out of a vision to elevate scientific and technological training in Portugal. This mission began with the division of the Lisbon Industrial and Commercial Institute and has grown into an institution of global significance. Today, Técnico boasts an impressive student body of approximately 11,000 individuals from […]
7 Steps to Startup – Supporting entrepreneurial ideas at St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences
By Gabriele Permoser, Head of Centre for Research and Cooperation, St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences In 1996, the first study programme at St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences (STPUAS) Telecommunication and Media, started. Students can now choose between 14 bachelor and 14 master programmes in the field of Digital Technologies, Cyber Security, Railway Technology […]
