Join us for a Deep Dive conversation exploring the aUPaEU project and its crucial role in accelerating the institutional transformation of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across Europe.
We discuss how aUPaEU is part of a broader project group, created alongside sister projects like Accelerate Future HEI and CATALISI, all funded under the HORIZON-WIDERA-2022-ERA-01-51 call. These projects are united by the shared goal of providing acceleration services to help HEIs implement their transformation strategies in alignment with European priorities.
A central focus of the conversation is the Agora platform, identified as a key exploitable result (KER). Described as both a platform and a set of business processes, Agora is a digital platform leveraging the mature open source business platform Odoo. Its purpose is to offer possibilities for accelerating institutional transformation and to empower research and education within university alliances. The platform's unique value proposition lies in delivering customized, cost-effective solutions for HEI transformation.
We delve into core Agora features and modules, such as Catalogues designed to manage diverse data like courses, internships, research infrastructure, innovation proposals, and experts. The conversation covers the integrated validation process for submitted entries, CRM integration used for managing and tracking inquiries and communications, and the customizable website display and editing capabilities. We also touch on the comprehensive search functionality, secure EduGAIN login for users, and support for API integration to import and export data. The discussion confirms the platform's approach to GDPR compliance through user agreements and policies and its current hosting on UPC servers.
Tune in to understand how aUPaEU, its sister projects, and the Agora platform are working together to support European universities in their transformation journey.