Accelerate Future HEI
accfuturehei.bsky.social
Accelerate Future HEI
@accfuturehei.bsky.social
Supporting future-focused higher education institutions to drive institutional transformation and become more entrepreneurial and innovative. Funded by the European Union.

https://acceleratefuturehei.eu/
We are pleased to invite you to the 10th edition of the Digital Skills International Workshop 2025: Developing Digital Skills for Resilience, hosted by Accelerate Future HEI partner the Politehnica University of Timișoara.
December 11, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The development of Institutional Transformation Acceleration Projects (ITAPs) marked a key milestone in the Accelerate Future HEI project.

Explore the progress and insights in the D6.2 ITAP Progress Report:
acceleratefuturehei.eu/results/
December 10, 2025 at 1:52 PM
To support the diverse needs of HEI staff and leaders, the Accelerate Future HEI Training Program introduces six interconnected training domains.
December 4, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Sustainability is at the heart of Accelerate Future HEI.

To ensure that the impact of Institutional Transformation Acceleration Projects (ITAPs) continues beyond the project, partners are developing tailored investment strategies based on five core approaches (listed in the comments).
December 2, 2025 at 8:54 AM
As institutions began implementing their ITAPs, common barriers emerged, providing valuable lessons for the entire higher education community.

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November 28, 2025 at 9:50 AM
The Accelerate Future HEI Training Program is designed to equip leaders, academics, and professional staff with the knowledge and tools they need to implement institutional change.

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November 24, 2025 at 12:33 PM
A wonderful chance meeting at the Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin!

Photographed from left to right: It was great to see advisor on academia and business collaboration Natasha Eckert, who is a mentor and member of our Board of Experts .

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November 17, 2025 at 12:32 PM
The development and rollout of Institutional Transformation Acceleration Projects (ITAPs) marked a major milestone in the Accelerate Future HEI journey.

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November 4, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Accelerate Future HEI, aUPaEU, and CATALISI came together at the Interreg Europe event “Connecting regions, empowering universities through stronger R&I policies”, co-organised by the Interreg Policy Learning Platform and UIIN.
October 31, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Every three months, our partners come together to exchange ideas and share progress from the nine testing HEIs taking part in the Institutional Transformation Acceleration Plans(ITAPs).

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October 20, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The Institutional Transformation Action Plan (ITAP) has acted as a catalyst for systemic change at the Universidad Europea de Canarias (UEC). It shifted the university from fragmented and isolated initiatives to a coordinated and cohesive entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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October 9, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Our training program was developed from the insights of the Status Quo Analysis (WP2) and Roadmap Analysis (WP3) completed in the first year. It is tailored to the real needs of our 9 HEI testing partners and supports their plans for institutional transformation.

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October 6, 2025 at 10:19 AM
This November, project co-ordinators, UIIN are hosting the Change Leadership Masterclass Series, led by Dr Susan Elrod, Professor Emerit and former Chancellor of Indiana University South Bend.

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October 2, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Final Reminder: Join us online this week on 2 October 2025, for the Interreg Europe workshop Connecting Regions, Empowering Universities through Stronger R&I Policies.

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September 30, 2025 at 12:34 PM
🚨 Reminder: Join Us on 2 October 2025! 🚨
Connecting Regions, Empowering Universities: Strengthening R&I Policies
Don’t miss out, be part of the conversation with Accelerate Future HEI, aUPaEU, and CATALISI!

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September 23, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Are you an early-stage researcher or PhD student eager to amplify the impact of your work?
This October, we’re bringing together early-stage researchers, PhD students and academics for Impactful Researchers (2 Oct – 5 Nov 2025).

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September 17, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Together for HEI Transformation
Accelerate Future HEI, aUPaEU and CATALISI, three HORIZON sister projects, are #collaborating to celebrate European Research & Innovation (R&I) Days 2025

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September 16, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Join Us on 2 October 2025: Connecting regions, empowering universities!
Accelerate Future HEI, @aupaeugi.bsky.social , and CATALISI project invite you to the online @Interreg Europe workshop: “Connecting regions, empowering universities through stronger R&I policies.”

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September 4, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Last Friday (29th August) marked Nóra Czakó’s last day at the Université de La Réunion and soon on the island itself. For her farewell message, she kindly shared two photos taken on the way to the volcano, sporting her Accelerate Future HEI hoodie.

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September 1, 2025 at 8:53 AM
What happens when two universities, one located in a remote French overseas region, the other in a prominent city in central Sweden connect?

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August 26, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Over the past year, the Accelerate Future HEI project has made significant progress in developing its Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework and deepening its impact across partner institutions.

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August 18, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Recognising and communicating engagement and innovation activities within universities is vital for driving transformation.

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August 13, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Stay informed about the progress of Accelerate Future HEI as we work to strengthen innovation capacity and drive transformation in higher education across Europe. Through our channels, you can follow the latest project developments, insights and resources from our partners.

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August 11, 2025 at 10:04 AM
The University of La Réunion’s engineering school (ESIROI) has launched a peer learning collaboration with Mid Sweden University (MIUN) through the Accelerate Future HEI project and its Institutional Transformation Acceleration Plan (ITAP).

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August 7, 2025 at 1:43 PM
This summer all 12 partners came together online for our Transnational Project Meeting.

Thank you to all partners for your continued collaboration and dedication and wish everyone a restful summer break.
August 4, 2025 at 3:57 PM