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 […]

Innovation Management using Project-Based Learning

Accelerate Future HEI partner ESIROI [École Supérieure d’Ingénieurs Réunion Océan Indien], the engineering school of Université de La Réunion recently hosted the final of the 8th edition of the ESIROI Challenges. This innovation competition brings together top student engineers from agri-food, building/energy, and IT specialities. About the “Les Défis ESIROI” – Innovation Management using Project-Based […]