Challenge the Now.

In Unity.

Nine universities, one shared mission: through collaboration, innovation, and mobility, we empower students, universities, industries, and communities to shape a meaningful future.

Updates from ChallengeEU

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Sustainable Idea Lab: Creative Minds Co-Create Solutions

During a two-day (14–15 November) Sustainable Idea Lab workshop, 25 motivated participants came together to tackle five exciting real-world challenges. Divided into five dynamic teams, they worked side by side, sharing ideas in several languages and bringing together diverse perspectives,

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December 15

Family Law through ODEI M.A.R.K.E.T.: Student Perspectives

Family Law through ODEI M.A.R.K.E.T.: Student Perspectives is an academic and creative showcase designed for students of the Faculty of Law, university staff, and invited stakeholders. The event highlights student-led research on key family law topics through the lens of Openness, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI). Working in small groups,

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December 9

INCLUDO: How inclusive is Artificial Intelligence?

INCLUDO focuses on a highly topical issue: Artificial Intelligence and Diversity. Artificial Intelligence (AI) promises new opportunities – such as barrier-free tools or personalized learning offers. At the same time, cases of bias, discrimination, and stereotyping continue to emerge. How inclusive is AI, and what do we as users need

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November 26

Orange for Awareness: Empowering Law Students Against Gender-Based Violence

This seminar is organized within the framework of the ChallengeEU project, as part of the ODEI Working Group (WP5), which aims, among other objectives, to strengthen students’ capacities in addressing gender-based violence. “Orange for Awareness” is an activity that brings together professionals from the legal system, mental health, civil society,

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Challenge the Now. In Unity.

The European Universities initiative is a flagship programme of the European Commission, created to strengthen strategic partnerships between institutions across Europe and to foster a new generation of Europeans who can study, work, and innovate across borders.

ChallengeEU is a vibrant community of nine universities and partners across Europe who believe that true power lies in diversity, collaboration, and the courage to question the status quo. Together, we are building an open, innovative, and sustainable European campus — a space where students, researchers, and local communities join forces to make a real impact.

This is more than education. It’s a movement. A breakthrough. A revolution in how we think about learning, cooperation, and the role of universities in addressing global challenges.

Challenge the Now. In Unity.

The aim of our initiative is to educate a new, cooperative generation of Europeans and to build a strong identity based on European values.

The aim of our initiative is to educate a new, cooperative generation of Europeans and to build a strong identity based on European values.

Collaborative research, which have an impact not only on the research potential of the university, but also teaching.

Alliance in numbers

1520 +

Inhabitants in regions

12

University Staff

12

Students

12 +

Associated partners

1

European Universities alliances

1

Countries

0

European Universities

0

Work packages

0

United Campus

Alliance in numbers

1520 +

Inhabitants in regions

12

University Staff

12

Students

12 +

Associated partners

1

European Universities alliances

1

Countries

0

European Universities

0

Work packages

0

United Campus

The Alliance that

Unites the Europe

Revolutionizing Academic Collaboration

ChallengeEU introduces an innovative model: Multi-Actor Research & Knowledge Exchange Teams (M.A.R.K.E.T.s). These vibrant hubs bring together students, researchers, and diverse partners from industry, administration, and society to collaboratively tackle complex challenges  in their fields.

Education Open to Everyone

The Alliance is committed to removing barriers to learning by creating Open, Diverse, and Inclusive Campuses (ODEI) at all partner universities. Regardless of background, ability, or circumstance, everyone gains equal access to high-quality education—because true innovation thrives in diversity and inclusion.

An Innovation Ecosystem for the Future

ChallengeEU builds lasting partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders, focusing on three key specialization areas: Health and Well-being, Smart Digitalization, and Sustainable Futures. Through M.A.R.K.E.T.s, an interdisciplinary collaboration platform emerges to foster real change and support sustainable development locally and across Europe.

Universities forming the Alliance

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