Open, Diverse, Equality & Inclusion (ODEI) Campus
The ChallengeEU Alliance recognizes openness, diversity, equity and inclusion as essential to a fair, innovative European academic community that promotes human rights for all.
A campus where every learner, teacher, and staff member is recognized, respected, and represented.
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A shared framework guiding equity, non-discrimination, and representation across all partner universities.
A dedicated course that embeds openness, diversity, equity, and inclusion into academic programs.
Our Mission
The ChallengeEU Alliance recognizes openness, diversity, equity and inclusion (ODEI) as fundamental principles for building a fairer, more innovative European academic community that promotes human rights. We are committed to creating inclusive, respectful, and representative learning and working environments where everyone feels valued.
Fostering transparent, participatory, and cross-border collaboration across all Alliance activities.
Recognizing, valuing, and actively supporting diverse identities, needs, and pathways in education.
Designing systems and experiences where everyone can participate fully and safely, on and offline.
Key ODEI Initiatives
An integrated strategy that brings openness, diversity, equity, and inclusion into every dimension of the ChallengeEU Alliance.
ODEI Policy & Strategy
A guiding document that defines principles, objectives, and concrete actions to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across all activities, governance levels, and partnerships in the Alliance.
Alliance-Wide Training
Awareness and capacity-building programs on ODEI for students, faculty, and staff, strengthening inclusive behaviours, allyship, and institutional change across countries and disciplines.
ODEI Curriculum Unit
A dedicated course integrated into Alliance programs that explores theories, practices, and case studies on diversity, equity, and inclusion, empowering learners to become change agents in their institutions and communities.
Diversity in Governance Bodies
Ensuring representation, diversity, and equitable participation in boards, committees, and advisory groups, so that decision-making mirrors the plural voices of the academic community.
Digital Repository
A central hub that gathers guides, projects, tools, and training materials to support institutions in designing, implementing, and monitoring inclusive policies and practices.
Inclusive Participation & Mobility
Events, mentoring, and mobility opportunities designed so that participants from all Alliance countries can engage locally or abroad, with guidance from ODEI Officers.
ODEI Repository
A central space to explore all ODEI resources created within WP5: policies, training materials, best practices, and tools that support inclusive transformation across the Alliance.
Guides & Tools
Practical resources on inclusive language, accessibility guidelines, templates, and checklists to apply ODEI principles in teaching, events, communication, and management.
- Inclusive communication and language guides.
- Accessibility checklists for events, websites, and documents.
- Ready-to-use templates for inclusive policies and procedures.
Training
Online courses, webinars, and workshops that support continuous ODEI learning for students, academic staff, and professional services. The training catalogue may be hosted in the Repository or integrated with the Alliance Impact Hub.
Once the technical decision is made, links here will take users directly to the chosen platform for login and course access.
ODEI Curriculum Unit – Course Overview
The ODEI Curriculum Unit is a cross‑Alliance course that introduces key concepts, frameworks, and practices related to openness, diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education and society.
- Learning goals: Understand structural inequalities in education, recognize bias and discrimination, and develop inclusive practices for teaching, research, governance, and student life.
- Format: Blended and online components combining theory, reflection, case studies, and collaborative projects, co‑taught by staff from several Alliance institutions.
- Key themes: human rights and higher education, intersectionality, inclusive pedagogy, accessibility, anti‑discrimination frameworks, allyship, and institutional transformation.
Best Practices
A curated collection of projects and initiatives that demonstrate ODEI in action, such as Market Meet Up, mentoring schemes, inclusive events, and peer‑support programs.
- Replicable formats with clear steps and impact indicators.
- Examples from different countries and institutional contexts.
Community & Events
A gateway to the ODEI community: forums, event calendar, and spaces where members can share their stories, ask questions, and connect with ODEI Officers across the Alliance.
- Share my story – personal narratives and good practices from students and staff.
- Event calendar – ODEI events mapped across all partner universities.
Join us in building an inclusive academic future
Take part in ODEI activities in your home institution or apply for mobility opportunities to engage with events hosted by other Alliance partners. ODEI Officers in each country are ready to guide and support you.
By clicking “Get Involved”, participants are directed to the ODEI Officers network, where they can receive tailored information on local activities, cross‑border events, and mobility processes within the Alliance.
