In February 27, 2025, Brussels hosted a landmark event, "Shaping the Future: European Universities Alliances for a Competitive Europe," where ECIU and TUL were highly represented and visible.
Shaping the Future: European Universities Alliances for a Competitive Europe
A Milestone Event in Brussels
On February 27, 2025, Brussels hosted a landmark event, "Shaping the Future: European Universities Alliances for a Competitive Europe." This high-level meeting celebrated five years of the European Universities initiative, showcasing its transformative impact on higher education across the continent. The event gathered representatives from all 65 European Universities alliances, members of the European Parliament, national and regional authorities, and key stakeholders from the higher education sector.
Highlighting Lodz University of Technology
Among the distinguished attendees was Dorota Piotrowska, Member of the Committee for Polish Presidency of the EU and Cooperation with the European Commission, Director of International Cooperation Centre at Lodz University of Technology. She participated in the panel titled "The Role of European Universities Alliances in Transforming the Higher Education Landscape," where she shared insights on the achievements and future potential of alliances. Her involvement highlighted the initiative's success and its role in enhancing the competitiveness and visibility of European higher education.
A Vision for the Future
The discussions at the event focused on the achievements of the European Universities initiative, the challenges that remain, and the strategies needed to ensure its long-term success. Participants emphasized the importance of these alliances in promoting sustainable prosperity, competitiveness, and social fairness in Europe. The event was a testament to the collective efforts of European universities to create a more integrated and dynamic higher education landscape, paving the way for future innovations and collaborations.
This event marked a significant milestone in the journey towards a more competitive and cohesive European higher education system, with ECIU and Lodz University of Technology taking part in this transformative initiative.