Welcome to aUPaEU
Third Newsletter!
As we continue to drive impactful change in Higher Education across Europe, we’re pleased to share the latest developments and collaborations at aUPaEU.
With the successful delivery of Agora to the Unite! Alliance, we've laid solid foundations for the future. We’ve also made new connections with new Alliances, initiating new Agoras and fostering collaboration that strengthens our collective impact.
Our focus remains on delivering tailored services that evolve with institutions' long-term goals, empowering them to meet current and future challenges.
General Assembly in Poznan
On 23-24 January 2025 we gathered in Poznan, at Adam Mickiewicz University , for the third aUPaEU General Assembly.
The assembly addressed key strategic priorities, including the project’s progress, challenges and its future sustainability. We explored different perspectives across university Alliances and identified ways to align our services with their objectives.
Recent News
Empowering Students' Research and Career
aUPaEU met with students at the Grenoble International Career Fair, showcasing Agora's services designed for them to connect with research infrastructures, find internships and get involved in academic networks across Europe.
Unite! Agora for all
aUPaEU hosted a strategic brainstorming session at the X Unite! Dialogue, aimed at deepening collaboration and innovation within the Unite! University Alliance and beyond.
Digital Services for Researchers
aUPaEU organized a brainstorming activity at the Grenoble Research School, aimed at gaining insights into researchers' needs and improving the Agora digital services.
Acceleration Services
Acceleration services support institutions in their pursuit of sustainable transformation. Through the Agora digital platform, aUPaEU delivers customized services to Higher Education Institutions. These services include:
Supply of Agoras
Supporting Institutional Transformation
Research Infrastructures
Seamlessly Accessible
Showcases
Community Displays
Events
Building Communities
Collaborative R&I Proposals
Cultivate Connection
Stakeholder Management
Nurturing Connections
Events
Join us at the INORMS Congress on May 7 - 8, 2025 in Madrid for two round tables!
- Agoras's AI-Powered Research Management
- Open Agora: Empowering Transnational Collaboration
Blog
Agora as Software
Understanding Agora!At the heart of Agora there is a modular structure that makes the platform both adaptable and sustainable. Agora users will use acceleration services through: presentation, exploration, relationships, execution and intelligent search.
Opening Agora to Companies
Unlocking Agora's Full Potential?
Agora is already helping Higher Education Institutions and Alliances accelerate R&I, but there's more to unlock by opening the platform to industrial stakeholders. The benefits are clear...
Open Science, Acceleration Services and Institutional Transformation
Exploring the
synergies
between Acceleration Services and
Open Science
: Open Science accelerates science;
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cceleration services
accelerate Open Science;
Agora facilitates Open Science.
Agora Support
Agora Support is a centralized platform offering comprehensive resources for navigating services across multiple Agoras. With tutorials, guides, and presentations, it provides users with tailored support based on their role, experience level, and specific needs
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Sister Projects
Accelerate Future HEI
Driving Innovation and Transformation in Higher Education: The Accelerate Training Program So Far
Since its launch in January 2024, the Accelerate Training Program has been instrumental in equipping partner universities with the tools and capacity to drive institutional transformation. As part of the project, the training program aims to build entrepreneurial and innovative universities capable of making lasting impacts on their ecosystems.
Entering its second year, the Accelerate Training Program has already delivered an impressive 10 courses and 21 workshops, drawing 170 registrations and 140 attendances from academic, professional, and leadership participants across partner universities. This capacity-building initiative has sparked meaningful conversations about institutional transformation and empowered HEIs to embrace entrepreneurial mindsets and innovative strategies.
By the time the project concludes in December 2026, the Accelerate Training Program aims to leave a legacy of empowered institutions that are more innovative, entrepreneurial, and connected than before. With its commitment to capacity building and collaboration, the program exemplifies how higher education can lead the way in solving societal challenges and fostering economic growth.Go to website
CATALISI
CATALISI Learning Hub Resources for Institutional Transformation
The CATALISI Learning Hub is an innovative, open-access platform designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing in research and innovation. Whether you're an academic, policymaker, or industry expert, the Learning Hub provides: a rich repository of webinars and materials; insights from experts on best practices, research findings, and strategies for accelerating transformation in HEIs; a space for sharing inspirational examples and engaging in discussions to drive change.
Check out the latest webinars and learning resources! https://catalisi.eu/learning-hub/
💡 CATALISI Funding Opportunities API
Finding the right funding for research and institutional projects can be overwhelming. The CATALISI Funding Opportunities API makes it easier by offering a one-stop platform to explore all funding programmes tailored for HEIs. With simple keyword filtering , you can quickly find the latest grants relevant to research, academia, and institutional transformation —without having to navigate multiple platforms. Check it out!
Don’t miss out! Explore funding calls for early 2025 and apply today!