On October 22, representatives from the ten universities in the ENHANCE Alliance They met at the RWTH Aachen to exchange ideas and help define the Alliance’s future priorities. The meeting, held in the university’s Super C building, brought together students, administrative and support staff, researchers, faculty, and partner organizations, including Arantxa Querol, coordinator of the ETSII International Office.
The collaborative workshop focused on three strategic areas that will help shape the upcoming funding proposal for the 2027–2029 period. The participants, organized into working groups with diverse backgrounds, addressed three main issues:
- Thematic hubs: how to foster collaboration among experts from the ten universities on common topics, creating added value and leveraging shared knowledge.
- Building Communities: how to strengthen the local ENHANCE communities at each university, define their main responsibilities, and evaluate their impact.
- Annual Student Gathering: How to create an event that brings together students involved in the Alliance—such as Student Forum members, ambassadors, and participants in initiatives like the Seed Funds—by combining training, networking, and collaborative activities.
The sessions provided an opportunity to gather ideas and recommendations that will help further develop the Alliance’s future activities. The coordination team will incorporate these contributions into the new project proposal, which is currently being prepared and is scheduled to be submitted in early 2027. The Advisory Assembly highlighted the importance of incorporating diverse voices and perspectives to build an Alliance that meets the needs of its entire university community and creates a lasting impact.
Original text from ENHANCE Alliance, adapted for the ENHANCE UPV microsite