INnoVations of REgional Sustainability: European UniversiTy Alliance (INVEST)
Excellence in Education & Research for Sustainable Regional Development
Seven Higher Education Institutions, one INVEST vision
The INVEST European University Alliance brings together 7 prestigious universities in creating excellence in sustainability education and research by building a truly integrated European University that applies a joint coherent approach, is built on common values, benefits transnational cooperation, connects different stakeholders and increases the quality and relevance of education and research.
INVEST promotes sustainable regional development though following Focal points and fields:
Focal point A: Water, Energy Food, and Environment Nexus
Focal point B: Quality of Life
Focal point C: Entrepreneurship
INVEST will strive impact and create models for good practices for a more sustainable higher education and a more sustainable Europe.
The partner universities
Italy - Milano-Bicocca University of Milano-Bicocca
Slovak - Nitra Slovak University of Agriculture
Bulgaria - Plovdiv University of Agribusiness and Rural Development
Greece - Volos University of Thessaly
Finland - Joensuu Karelia University of Applied Sciences
Spain - Cordoba University of Cordoba
France - Reims University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne
INVEST Digitalization Conference - University of Thessaly
The University of Thessaly (UTH) is pleased to invite you to the INVEST Digitalization Conference, taking place from November 6-8, 2024, in Athens. This hybrid event will bring together academics and administrators from across Europe to explore the latest advancements in digital tools for education, networking, and collaborative learning within the INVEST alliance.
Event Details:
- Dates: November 6-8, 2024
- Location: Athens (Amalia Hotel, Syntagma)
- Teams Link (valid for all 3 days): Join Here
INVEST Rector’s Assembly & Management Meeting - University of Milano-Bicocca
The University of Milano-Bicocca will be hosting the 2nd INVEST Rector’s Assembly, from October 22nd to 24th in Milan.
Rectors, local Coordinators, student delegates and management representatives from all INVEST Partner Universities will come together to review the work done, take important strategic decisions and define the outputs and activities, based on the project timeline.
The INVEST European University Alliance brings together 7 prestigious universities in creating excellence in sustainability education and research by building a truly integrated European University that applies a joint coherent approach, is built on common values, benefits transnational cooperation, connects different stakeholders and increases the quality and relevance of education and research.
INVEST European University Kick Off Meeting - University of Reims
INVEST European University Kick Off Meeting
22nd – 24th January 2024
UNIMIB and other members of the INVEST alliance participated in the kick-off meeting of INVEST (project period 2024 – 2027), organized by the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne in Reims, France, from January 22 to 24, 2024. Prof. Gabriella Pasi, Vice Rector for International Relations and Local Coordinator of INVEST project at UNIMIB participated in the meeting. The Kick Off event was aimed at fostering collaboration, strengthening our joint commitment and defining the framework, steps and actions required for achieving the short and long-tern goals.
"We endeavor to advance knowledge, increase the quality and relevance of higher education and research, strengthen links between education, research, and innovation, improve employability and skills, make more effective use of digital technologies and open science, towards imparting inclusive education and training at all levels" – Prof. Gabriella Pasi