Transform4Europe

Revolution as a Cadence of Continuous Learning Does educational revolution require sudden, disruptive change, or a steady rhythm of continuous adaptation? Reflecting on the EAIE Glasgow 2026 theme The Rhythm of Revolution, T4EU advocates for a deliberate, sustainable cadence of innovation – moving past rigid degree structures toward challenge-based learning. 📩 Follow our journey in reimagining European learning environments. Subscribe to the T4EU Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/dic8QFnn ‘Educational revolution is not necessarily about sudden disruption. For me, it is about establishing a new rhythm of continuous, purposeful change — one that gradually transforms how universities teach, collaborate and respond to society. Transform4Europe is contributing to this shift by moving beyond the traditional idea of education as a fixed degree programme delivered within the boundaries of one institution or discipline. Through challenge-based and interdisciplinary learning, shared courses and mobility opportunities, we are creating a more flexible European learning environment where students can engage with real societal challenges and learn across borders. But this new rhythm is also about academic staff. Transformation cannot happen if we simply ask teachers to adopt new tools or methods. We need to create the conditions for them to experiment, collaborate with colleagues from other universities and disciplines, share innovative teaching practices, and develop professionally together. This is where I see T4EU’s particular value: we are not only designing new educational models; we are building a community capable of sustaining them. The rhythm of revolution is therefore not about moving faster for the sake of speed. It is about creating a steady cadence of experimentation, collaboration and learning – and making that change part of how our universities work every day’ – said Tomas Mickevičius, T4EU Steering Committee Member (Vytauto Didžiojo universitetas). Sustained innovation happens when experimentation becomes part of daily academic life. 🔗 Discover T4EU’s interdisciplinary and challenge-based course offer: https://lnkd.in/dGiWDb8A Photo by Małgorzata Dymowska #VoicesInHigherEducation #EAIE2026 #RhythmOfRevolution #T4EU #EdTech #FutureOfLearning

🤖 Exploring the role of AI in education, research and decision-making On 27 and 28 October 2026, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski will host the international conference “Data-Centered AI” as part of the Transform4Europe Strategic Assembly. 🎓 The event will bring together academics, researchers and experts from T4EU partner universities to discuss responsible and ethical AI, the European regulatory framework, explainable AI, machine learning, big data and AI-supported data analysis. The second day will focus on the current use of AI across T4EU universities, Open Science and the impact of AI on higher education. The conference will take place in the Aula of Sofia University’s Rectorate. The working language is English and no prior registration is required. #T4EU #Transform4Europe #DataCenteredAI #ArtificialIntelligence #HigherEducation

🌍 T4EU Seminar on the Future of Academic Leadership On 28–29 September 2026, the University of Silesia in Katowice (Uniwersytet Śląski w Katowicach) hosted the seminar “Global Leadership in European Universities: How to Lead Universities in Times of Global Uncertainty”, organised as part of the Transform4Europe Alliance. Academics and higher education experts discussed the future of European universities, democratic and societal resilience, digital challenges and the competencies needed by academic leaders today. The programme combined expert lectures, panel discussions and a roundtable focused on leadership, European cooperation and the changing role of universities. 🎓 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dq_XwPSs #T4EU #Transform4Europe #FutureofAcademicLeadership #UniversityofSilesiainKatowice

🏛️ Transform4Europe Strategic Assembly is coming to Sofia From 26 to 29 October 2026, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski will host the Transform4Europe Strategic Assembly, bringing together representatives of T4EU partner universities for meetings, discussions and exchange. 🤖 The programme will include meetings of key T4EU bodies and sessions for Work Packages and Joint Offices, as well as the international conference “Data-Centered AI”, focusing on responsible AI in education and research. 🤝 A key moment will be the official handover of the Transform4Europe Presidency from Sofia University to the University of Alicante (UA - Universidad de Alicante / Universitat d'Alacant), marking the beginning of a new chapter for the Alliance. #T4EU #Transform4Europe #StrategicAssembly #SofiaUniversity #UniversityofAlicante

📣 Fresh off the press: Issue #4 of the T4EU Newsletter! Those of us writing to you started the month in Poland between Katowice and Kraków, brainstorming in a cosy café listening to Grzegorz Turnau and passing the Wawel Dragon. What is the most famous legend from your corner of Europe? 🏰🐉 Here is what you will find inside: • Kraków and European legends • Heritage and culture highlights • Research and AI innovation • Science communication and open calls 🔗 Want to stay updated? Subscribe today: https://lnkd.in/dz-sFRx9 #T4EU #Transform4Europe #Newsletter #HigherEducation #CulturalHeritage

🔬 When connections turn into collaborations 🌍 On 22 and 23 September, Saarland University (Universität des Saarlandes) hosted the T4EU Chemistry and Related Sciences Matchmaking. At the invitation of Prof. Guido Kickelbick researchers from across our alliance came together to explore shared research, teaching, and funding opportunities in chemistry and materials-related sciences. 🧪 The program featured expert talks, insights into research infrastructures, and a poster session, plus information on mobility programs and funding instruments within Transform4Europe. 💬 The takeaway from our participants: "Networks aren't built through emails. Direct contact lays the foundation for future international collaborations." (Ivana Stanimirova-Daszykowska, Uniwersytet Śląski w Katowicach) 🤝 Several participants see the new network as a starting point for joint European proposals. A follow-up meeting in Porto is already being discussed, and first topics for joint activities have been identified. Thank you to everyone who took part and made these two days so productive! #Transform4Europe #Chemistry #MaterialsScience #ResearchCollaboration #HorizonEurope #SaarlandUniversity

🌍 Connecting learning and social transformation 🎓 Matthew Pink, an expert in service-learning, community-engaged learning and university-community partnerships from Australian Catholic University, will join the 5th T4EU Service-Learning Workshop on 12 and 14 October 2026 at Universidade Católica Portuguesa. 🤝 The two hybrid sessions will explore complementary dimensions of service-learning, from strengthening the social mission of universities through community-engaged learning and research to using critical reflection to connect experience, academic knowledge and social impact. 💡 Participants will also explore practical approaches to building meaningful university-community partnerships and developing students’ critical thinking, empathy, civic awareness and social responsibility. 🌱 The workshops are part of Matthew Pink’s visit to Universidade Católica Portuguesa and contribute to Transform4Europe’s work on service-learning and socially engaged education. They also offer an opportunity to exchange knowledge and practices between European and Australian higher education. 👥 Participation is free and open to academics, teachers and university staff. Participants can register for one or both workshops. 🔗 Register for the workshops: https://lnkd.in/d5zXkCrA #T4EU #Transform4Europe #ServiceLearning #CommunityEngagement #HigherEducation

Living the Twin Transition through Internal Transformation Can universities drive green and digital transitions in their regions if they don’t transform internally first? At EAIE Glasgow 2026, Transform4Europe emphasized that external impact starts with institutional evolution.  📩 Discover how T4EU implements sustainability and inclusion across partner universities. Subscribe to our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/dic8QFnn   ‘Transformation is written in our name, pouring to the very core and every aspect of the Alliance. We’re transforming ourselves as persons, as institutions and trying to have a positive impact on the surrounding community. The transformation is the process by which we are becoming more inclusive, sustainable and interconnected. Therefore, by becoming better selves, we are also directly living our green and inclusive strategies and achieving twin transition on multiple levels’ – said Aleš Oven, T4EU Steering Committee Member (Univerza na Primorskem). By living our green and inclusive strategies at every level, T4EU models the twin transition for European higher education. 🔗 Read more about T4EU’s core transformation strategies: https://lnkd.in/dqvu24ye Photo by University of Primorska #VoicesInHigherEducation #EAIE2026 #RhythmOfRevolution #T4EU #Sustainability #TwinTransition

🌿 WISE: From Widening to Urban Sustainability Innovation and Excellence Sustainable cities don’t just happen in policy papers—they start with the materials we build with, the data we track, and the way researchers actually work together. This week marks the official launch of the WISE initiative (From Widening to Urban Sustainability Innovation and Excellence), bringing partners together at InnoRenew CoE in Izola. Running through 2030 under Horizon Europe and the Transform4Europe (T4EU) alliance, this four-year effort—led by the University of Primorska alongside IQWood and the Regional Development Agency of the Ljubljana Urban Region—turns ambition into tangible urban solutions: 🌿 Smarter Urban Environments: Developing cutting-edge sustainable materials, modern city monitoring tools, and cross-border policy transfer models. 🔗 Breaking Down Silos: Connecting labs directly with local industries, city halls, and citizen-scientists, backed by FAIR open data. 🎯 Empowering the Next Generation of Researchers: Revamping career assessment and institutional support in line with modern CoARA and RMA standards. Watch this space as we bridge the gap between academic innovation and the cities we live in. #Transform4Europe #UrbanSustainability #HorizonEurope #OpenScience #GreenInnovation

💚🎓 Voices of resilience: inclusion in action at the University of Trieste What does inclusion look like in practice at a university? At the University of Trieste, supporting students with disabilities means creating an academic environment where accessibility, individual support and equal opportunities are part of everyday university life. 🎥 In this video, Raffaella Pellizzon, Head of Inclusion Processes for People with Disabilities at the University of Trieste (Università degli Studi di Trieste), shares how the university supports students with special needs, including during the important transition from higher education to their professional journey. Her perspective highlights how inclusive practices can help students build confidence, develop their potential and take their next steps with greater independence. 🌟 Inclusion is not only about removing barriers. It is also about creating the conditions in which every student can participate, grow and prepare for their future. #T4EU #Transform4Europe #Accessibility #Inclusion #EqualOpportunities