During the working week from September 26th to 29th, 2023, representatives of the 9 universities of the European Technological University met to discuss in detail the main objectives and achieved indicators across various areas of the project.
Among these, the remarkable increase in the number of students participating in mobility programs developed by partner universities stands out. After three years of intensive work on the initiative, the leaders of the eight work packages and project task leaders presented the main achievements. The results achieved will be reported to the European Commission for evaluation by the end of this year.
During the working week, Beatriz Miguel Hernandez, Rector of the University of Cartagena and host of the final event, welcomed Marco dell'Isola, Rector of the Italian University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, who will officially join the Alliance on November 1st this year as the ninth partner. During the eight plenary sessions, all tasks and key performance indicators that were part of the first EUt+ project, launched in November 2020, were analyzed. A large number of complementary projects between universities in the Alliance were also presented. These are funded by several European programs, mainly from Erasmus+ programs (Alliances for Innovation, Cooperation Partnerships), pillars of Horizon Europe (Marie Curie actions – COFUND, staff exchange) and the European Innovation Council.
A total of 55 projects have been submitted and 11 are in the preparation process, with a success rate of around 60%. Six EUt+ bachelor's and master's study programs have been synchronized for students: "Telecommunications and Networks", "Mechanical Engineering", "Civil Engineering", "Industrial Engineering", "Architecture", "Food Technology and Engineering" and a bachelor's degree in "Sustainable Development", which significantly facilitates student exchange. Staff mobility among EUt+ members has increased exponentially, starting with only 12 mobilities in spring 2021 and reaching 342 in spring 2023. Three new EUt+ study programs were approved by the Rectors' Council during the working week: Bachelor in Computer Science, Master in Microelectronics and Master in Environmental Engineering.
The General Secretary of the Alliance, Mr. Timothy Turi, announced that the design of the roadmap for the activities of the second phase, which will begin in one month, has started.
