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ABOUT ENLIGHT

What is ENLIGHT

ENLIGHT is a European University alliance of ten leading research-intensive universities.
Together, we aim to establish an open integrated space for learners, teachers and researchers.


What Do We Have in Common?

European university Network to promote equitable quality of Life, sustaInability and Global engagement through Higher education Transformation.

Spanning 10 European countries (Belgium, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland), our members train over 300,000 learners per year and share a deep commitment to social responsibility.

 

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Our vision

ENLIGHT aims to undertake a fundamental transformation of European higher education in which all barriers to learning, performing research and cooperation are removed.

We will embark on a research-oriented, challenge-based transformation of our university education to empower our learners as globally engaged European citizens. We strive to transform the way in which we address global challenges by developing new models and methodologies for education and research adapted to the complex sustainability issues that cities and communities face today.

Mission Statement

Focus Areas

Through excellent transdisciplinary, and transnational and mission-driven education, research and innovation, ENLIGHT addresses major societal challenges of today across six domains: Health and Well-being, Digitalisation, Energy and Circular Economy, Climate, Culture and Creativity and Equity, in order to make a positive and transformative contribution to current societal issues and to construct a better future for generations to come.

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ENLIGHT Governance

ENLIGHT is steered by a shared and inclusive governance structure that combines long-term strategic leadership with coordinated alliance-wide action.

The Governing Board, composed of the ten partner university rectors and presidents, is led by ENLIGHT’s President, Prof. Anders Hagfeldt, Rector of Uppsala University. The President represents the alliance at the highest level, strengthening ENLIGHT’s visibility and engagement within the European University ecosystem. The Governing Board receives strategic insight and expertise from the External Advisory Board (EAB), a group of distinguished societal leaders advising on global challenges and the future of European higher education.

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Our Cities and Regional Partners

 Our cities and regional partners are central to ENLIGHT. They shape the development of courses and research synergies by providing real-world challenges rooted in local contexts. As associated partners in Erasmus+ European Universities project, they play aa vital role in connecting higher education in society.

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