The EUNIVERSE project (European Universities United for Values and Diversity) is dedicated to enhancing the inclusivity and international connection of higher education institutions across Europe. The project focuses on integrating European values and civic engagement into academic activities, empowering students to actively engage in their campuses and build intercultural understanding.
Through challenge-based learning, EUNIVERSE equips students with the tools to foster a mindset of openness, inclusivity, and international collaboration. It goes beyond student impact by developing tools for structural change to transform the institutional culture of universities, encouraging them to embrace greater diversity and inclusion in their environments.
Project Objectives
- European Values & Civic Engagement: EUNIVERSE promotes the integration of European values and civic engagement through a dedicated course, “Openness and Inclusivity Impact”, aimed at equipping students with the knowledge to create change within their institutions.
- Student Empowerment: The project fosters student involvement, helping them take an active role in shaping their university campuses and in driving forward inclusivity initiatives.
- Institutional Transformation: By developing structural change tools, EUNIVERSE aims to create long-lasting change in the policies and cultures of universities across Europe, ensuring sustainable support for international and diverse student communities.
Key Activities
- Student Dialogues (March 2025): Discussions among students at partner universities to generate recommendations for improving mobility experiences.
- Workshops on EU Values & Civic Engagement (March 2025): Testing adaptable workshops designed to integrate EU values into higher education.
- Student Engagement Manual (June 2025): A guide for improving student integration and empowerment on campuses.
- International Training Conference (September 2025): A conference to gather feedback on the project’s outcomes.
- Ambassador Networks (December 2025): Establishing ambassador networks in each partner institution to support international students and refugees.
- Policy Recommendations (June 2026): Guidelines for incorporating European values into quality standards for higher education institutions.
Who is Involved?
EUNIVERSE is coordinated by the University of Poitiers and involves five prominent universities from the Coimbra Group:
- University of Granada (Spain)
- Jagiellonian University (Poland)
- University of Cologne (Germany)
- University of Pavia (Italy)
- Utrecht University (Netherlands)
The project also includes two associated universities (University of Edinburgh and Lviv University) as well as partners like Erasmus Student Network (ESN) and the Coimbra Group.
For more information, visit the EUNIVERSE Project website.
