Time to Challenge The Now. In unity again, this time in Lisbon. We are proud to invite you to our 2nd annual conference: Rethinking Wellbeing in Europe Through University Alliances.
…The 1st ChallengeEU Annual Conference in Olsztyn (May 6-7) was not only an opportunity for representatives of nine European universities to meet, but also an important moment to reflect on the journey so far, build relationships and define the next…
For two days, the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn became the beating heart of the ChallengeEU Alliance. Created within the framework of the European Universities initiative, ChallengeEU brings together nine institutions from different parts of Europe under a…
Updates from ChallengeEU
Towards a Broader Alliance: New Memorandum of Understanding Signed
ChallengeEU is taking another step towards broader international cooperation. The Alliance universities have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University, that is expected to join ChallengeEU in the future as an associated partner, opening up new opportunities
ChallengeEU 2nd Annual Conference
Time to Challenge The Now. In unity again, this time in Lisbon. We are proud to invite you to our 2nd annual conference: Rethinking Wellbeing in Europe Through University Alliances.
ChallengeEU Students Explore Sustainable Wine Tourism in Requena
Universidad Europea de Valencia connects students with the future of sustainable wine tourism in Requena through a new ChallengeEU M.A.R.K.E.T. Activity. Sixty students from the Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism and Leisure Management take part in an experiential learning day alongside
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to 16 Oct 2026
International Week at Universidad Europea de Valencia. Registration is now open
See event page for details
Starts 08:00 · UTC+00:00
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to 15 Nov 2026
ChallengeEU Mentoring Programme: Recruitment for the Second Cycle Is Underway
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Starts 08:00 · UTC+00:00
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to 31 Jan 2027
Sustainability Across Borders. An interdiscplinary lecture series
See event page for details
Starts 08:00 · UTC+00:00
October 2026
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2026
ChallengeEU Art & Science Day: Exploring the World Through Sound [Join Us Online]
University Library UWM, Olsztyn, Poland
10:00 – 17:00 · UTC+00:00
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2026
ChallengeEU PhD Fall School 2026: “Empowering Junior Researchers: The PhD Survival Kit & Academic Well-being”
Oriente Green Campus, Lisbon, Portugal
Starts 08:00 · UTC+00:00
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
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University Staff
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European Universities alliances
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European Universities
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United Campus
Updates from our Universities
Alliance in numbers
Inhabitants in regions
University Staff
Students
Associated partners
European Universities alliances
Countries
European Universities
Work packages
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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