How can universities and cities develop their collaborations to address complex societal challenges? This question was at the heart of the ENLIGHT Regional Academy event, co-created by Region Gotland and Uppsala University at Campus Gotland, where...
From Local Initiative to International Dialogue: How ENLIGHT and Region Gotland Co-Created a Regional Academy
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...
From Challenge to educational collaboration focusing on Laughter as Therapy
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...
Humor, Empathy and Collaboration: First Joint ENLIGHT Micro-Credential Concludes with an Immersive Healthcare Clown Workshop
On Saturday, 13 June, the first joint ENLIGHT micro-credential, “Humor as a Communication Tool in Healthcare,” was successfully completed. The programme was developed through the collaboration of Comenius University Bratislava (Slovakia), the...
Joint doctoral pathways and shared PhD courses: ENLIGHT expands international doctoral opportunities
Doctoral studies in Europe are becoming more international and accessible through new initiatives developed within the ENLIGHT university alliance.
ENLIGHT Shares Expertise on Lifelong Learning and Micro-Credentials through FOREU4ALL
Through its active participation in the FOREU4ALL Community of Practice and the Lifelong Learning Topical Group, ENLIGHT continues to contribute to the European lifelong learning agenda by sharing expertise, promoting mutual learning, and...
Strengthening the future of European Universities through collaboration
Yesterday in Brussels, 150 rectors from across Europe gathered for the European Universities’ Alliances Rectors Meeting — an important moment to reflect on the next phase of the European Universities initiative and its long-term impact with...
ENLIGHT Mid-Year Meeting 2026 in Galway: Building on Strong Foundations
More than 180 representatives from ENLIGHT universities gathered at the University of Galway from 3–5 June 2026 for the ENLIGHT Mid-Year Meeting. Held under the theme Culture and Creativity, the three-day event brought together university...
ENLIGHT contributes to strategic dialogue on impact at FOREU4ALL Workshop in Granada
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...








