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Discover the Future of European University Alliances – Join Us on 4 February 2026!

From Vision to Action: Strengthening European University Alliances for Greater Impact

On 11 September 2025, the European Parliament adopted resolution 2025/2036(INI), “A new vision for the European Universities alliances.”   

During this event, we will explore what this resolution and other developments over the last year mean in practice for European University Alliances and for Dutch universities of applied sciences (UASs). You will engage with colleagues from various alliances to share experiences and co-create next steps. 

The keynote will explore how European University Alliances can move from their current pioneering phase toward greater strategic integration and impact. Drawing on research, interviews, and organizational models, the keynote will: 

  • Highlight the added value and current challenges of alliances. 
  • Provide insights into embedding alliances within institutions. 
  • Offer practical perspectives on governance, collaboration structures, and strategic development. 

The keynote will be followed up with the breakout session “Building the Roadmap for Alliances”. In addition, there are various topics you can discuss in the other breakout sessions, see list below. 

Event Details

Date: Wednesday 4 February 2026
Time: 9:30 – 16:00 hrs
Location: Windesheim University of Applied Sciences, Zwolle, The Netherlands
Campus 2, Building G, G2.20
8017 CA Zwolle, The Netherlands
Routing: Contact | International

Why Attend?

  • Engage with experts and peers from European University Alliances.
  • Learn about the implications of the new resolution and strategic recommendations.
  • Share your experiences and best practices.
  • Collaborate to co-create actionable steps for Dutch UASs.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of shaping the future of European University Alliances.

Register here

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Program

09:30 – 10:00  Coffee and Registration
10:00 – 10:20  Welcome & Opening by Victorine de Graaf and Dick Pouwels
10:20 – 11:00  Keynote by Gerard van Dieren and Ronald Ulrich
11:10 – 12:00  Breakout Session Round 1
12:00 – 13:00  Lunch & Networking
13:00 – 13:50  Updates
14:00 – 14:50  Breakout Session Round 2
15:00 – 15:15  Plenary:Main outcomes and action points from the breakout sessions
15:15 – 15:30  Closing remarks by Dick Pouwels
15:30 – 16:00  Drinks and bites

 

Opening and Keynote Speakers 

Victorine de Graaf Executive Board Member at Windesheim University of Applied Sciences
Dick Pouwels Chairman of the Executive Board at Hanze University of Applied Sciences; Board Member, responsible for research, at The Netherlands Association of Universities of Applied Sciences (VH); Chairman Commission STARS EU Alliance
Gerard van Dieren Partner at Galan Group
Ronald Ulrich Partner at Galan Group 

Sessions

You will be able to select two breakout sessions upon arrival at the welcome desk.

Places are limited to the size of the room. Your session selection is based on first come, first served.

 

Building the Roadmap for Alliances: Reflect on key points from the keynote: benefits, gapsand development needsdevelop initial building blocks for a roadmap toward stronger integration and collaboration(offered in both rounds)

– Creating and sharing value: valorisation within EIT HEI projects and alliance learning (e.g. DIVERSE, STARS EU, U!REKA)   

– Joint research: organizing research and research support within alliances (ARMA-NL, DIVERSE, U!REKA)   

– Co-creation in regional innovation ecosystems: collaboration with local partners (U!REKA, EUDRES)   

– Partner in an alliance: from associate partner to full partner & alliance partner selection (UNINOVIS, RUN-EU)   

– Ethics in alliances: addressing ethical dilemmas in alliance work (KREATIVEU)   

– Mobility: innovative approaches to mobility (RUN-EU)   

– Joint education: developing joint micro-credentials – toolbox and approaches (DIVERSE)  

 

Registration closes on Wednesday evening, January 27, at 11:59 PM

Questions? Please contact Gerbrich Miedema at g.g.n.miedema-moes@pl.hanze.nl or Kathi Lemmens-Krug k.lemmens-krug@windesheim.nl.

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