Aurora Showcased at Conference on the Impact of European University Alliances in Prague
Collaboration and open exchange are central to progress in European higher education. Opportunities for alliances to share experiences, both nationally and internationally, help strengthen their collective impact. Engaging with governmental bodies together also enables more constructive and aligned dialogue about the future of education and research in Europe.
On Tuesday 7 October, Aurora presented at the Conference on the Impact of European University Alliances, organised in Prague by the Czech National Agency for International Education and Research. The event brought together speakers from several European University Alliances with members in the Czech Republic. Each speaker highlighted the unique strengths and best practices of their alliance.
Marie Jadrnickova, Aurora Research Officer from Palacký University Olomouc, presenting best practices from the Aurora Research and Innovation project. ©Photo credit: Petr Zewlakk Vrabec
Representing Aurora, Marie Jadrnickova, Aurora Research Officer from Palacký University Olomouc was asked to present the alliance’s strong commitment to supporting scientific and research collaboration. Pleased with the recognition for Aurora’s contribution to research and innovation, Marie shared, “It was a pleasure to present Aurora’s best practices and achievements in research collaboration with colleagues from across the Czech Republic and European university alliances.”
Czech governmental representatives — including the Ministry of Education and Youth and the National Accreditation Agency — emphasised the vital role of European university alliances as drivers of change. They also reaffirmed their continued support for these initiatives at both national and European levels.
During the closing panel, representatives agreed that “the European university alliances are changing the perception of international cooperation in the Czech academic sphere — thanks to alliances, for example, there is growing demand for support for joint study programmes, greater flexibility within standard study programmes, and innovative approaches to teaching.”
Events like this conference show the power of shared learning and joint engagement with policymakers. By presenting a unified voice and exchanging practical insights, alliances such as Aurora help shape a more connected, innovative, and forward-looking European higher education area.