How can European University Alliances strengthen their connections with local communities and contribute to regional development across Europe?

This question is at the heart of European University Alliances and Regional Transformation: From Local Engagement to European Cohesion, a series of four webinars jointly organised by RSA Europe, Circle U. and the COLOURS Alliance.

Bringing together academics, researchers and experts, the series will explore the evolving role of European University Alliances as drivers of regional innovation, societal engagement and European cohesion.

As Europe faces major technological, environmental and societal transformations, universities have an increasingly important role to play in connecting knowledge, research and education with the needs of their territories. Through transnational cooperation, European University Alliances can help strengthen regional innovation ecosystems, foster collaboration among universities and local stakeholders, and address shared challenges across borders.

Webinar Programme

24 November 2026 | 13:00–14:00 CET | Online

The opening webinar will explore how European University Alliances can strengthen cooperation between regional innovation ecosystems, connect universities and stakeholders across borders, and contribute to European cohesion.

Speakers:

  • Sandrine Labory – University of Ferrara and COLOURS Alliance
  • Alessio Cavicchi – University of Pisa and Circle U.
  • Karel Haegeman – Joint Research Centre (JRC)

January 2027 | Date and time to be confirmed

February 2027 | Date and time to be confirmed

March 2027 | Date and time to be confirmed

Register for the webinars

Join the first webinar on Zoom
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