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At the heart of the ENLIGHT alliance lies a commitment to challenge-based learning and collaboration across borders. The GroUp initiative is a one of the examples of this approach in practice—bringing together universities, public institutions and industry partners to co-create solutions to pressing societal issues.
The ENLIGHT alliance is built on connecting universities, regions and wider society to address real-world challenges. A compelling example of this approach can be seen in the collaboration between Uppsala University, Region Gotland, and the wider ENLIGHT alliance network, where an existing regional initiative was transformed into an international platform for dialogue and collaboration.
The cooperation with Clowndoctors exemplifies the ENLIGHT spirit: combining academic expertise with external partners’ experience to generate real societal impact. What began as a challenge has grown into an international collaboration that connects universities, medical professionals, and artists across Europe.
Researchers from the PLANTED Project are exploring new ways to tackle water pollution caused by emerging contaminants, including “forever chemicals” and pharmaceutical residues. In this episode, Indrek Jõgi explains how innovative plasma-based technologies could help turn wastewater into a sustainable resource for agriculture and support a healthier environment. Listen now here to discover how science is reshaping the future of water.
Alexandra Reynolds, a passionate educator who has turned cross-border collaboration into a mission. Through ENLIGHT’s virtual exchanges and international projects, she has helped students step beyond classrooms and into real global conversations. In this heartfelt interview, she shares what drives her, the challenges she’ has faced, and why the journey, though demanding, is always worth it. Read the full interview here.
The third and final ENLIGHT Incubator Grants call officially closed this spring, once again demonstrating strong engagement across the alliance and a growing interest in innovative joint educational cooperation.
Representatives of ENLIGHT played an active role at the second FOREU4ALL Workshop in Granada. The event brought together professionals from European University Alliances to discuss how project management and impact assessment can better support long-term institutional transformation.
Out now: The latest episode of ENLIGHT Insights: Learning Spaces explores how the alliance supports educators in internationalising their teaching.
Silvia Hlavinkova speaks with Dr. Angelika Thielsch and Dr. Tanja Reiffenrath from the University of Göttingen about practical tools for joint course design, professional development, inclusive teaching, and collaboration across Europe. The conversation highlights the ENLIGHT Teaching and Learning Conference, the role of Challenge-Based Education, and how educators can connect with partners across the alliance.
Listen now to discover how ENLIGHT is shaping the future of teaching across Europe.
The Staff Week at the University of Tartu Centre for Ethics explored the diverse possibilities for values development in education, research and society. During the four‑day staff training week, participants engaged with the Centre’s long‑standing experience in implementing values‑based approaches across different levels of society. Each day focused on a distinct aspect of values development, combining theoretical insights, practical tools and real‑life examples. Alongside the main programme, participants also had the chance to discover the University of Tartu and the cultural life of the university city.