South East Technological University (SETU) has announced that its participation in the EU-CONEXUS European University Alliance has secured almost €1 million in additional funding during a meeting of the Alliance's partner institutions hosted by the University.
The partners of EU-CONEXUS gathered at SETU’s Cork Road Campus and West Campus from 6-9 July for a series of strategic meetings on the progress to date and future planning for Alliance activities.
Professor Veronica Campbell, President of SETU, welcomed members of the Governing Board, External Advisory Council, Student Board, and Management Board to SETU, including representatives from La Rochelle University, Catholic University of Valencia, University of Rostock, Klaipeda University, Technical University of Engineering Bucharest, Frederick University, and the University of Zadar.
These meetings come at a critical time for the European Universities Initiative as they prepare for future phase of funding from the ERASMUS+ European Universities Initiative, and the start of Ireland’s Presidency of the European Union.
The meetings concluded with the announcement that EU-CONEXUS was approved for a further two years under the initiative, giving an opportunity for the Rectors and External Advisors to engage in an open strategic reflection on the Alliance’s progress to date and long-term positioning aligned with the Alliance’s strategic plan.
EU-CONEXUS has been an outstanding success for both our staff and students, providing valuable opportunities to teach, learn and collaborate across our partner universities.
Professor Veronica Campbell, President of SETU and Vice-Chair EU-CONEXUS Governing Board
Professor Campbell, who is also the Vice-Chair for the EU-CONEXUS Governing Board said:
“I am delighted to welcome our EU-CONEXUS partners to SETU, particularly in light of the announcement of continued funding for the Alliance. EU-CONEXUS has been an outstanding success for both our staff and students, providing valuable opportunities to teach, learn and collaborate across our partner universities, while also enabling international mobility and cultural exchange. I look forward to seeing even more opportunities emerge over the next two years and beyond as we continue to strengthen our partnership and deliver benefits for our university community.”
SETU has been very active in EU-CONEXUS since 2022, including the development of micro-credentials and a joint Masters in Leadership for Sustainable Development.
Dr Helen Murphy, Executive Lead of EU-CONEXUS at SETU and Head of the Faculty of Education and Lifelong Learning
Dr Helen Murphy, Executive Lead and Head of the Faculty of Education and Lifelong Learning said:
“It is wonderful news to hear that our Alliance will be supported for a further two years under the European Universities Initiative. SETU has been very active in EU-CONEXUS since 2022, including the development of micro credentials and a joint Masters in Leadership for Sustainable Development, and in setting up an Alliance Careers Network, along with delivering many opportunities across our SETU community.”
