Foreword 

Jan-Ingvar Jönsson

YOU-WE

let's make an impact together

As President of the European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU), I am excited to invite you to join us in our collaborative efforts to address societal challenges of today and tomorrow through the ECIU University. Our initiative brings together students, researchers, industry, and societal stakeholders to find solutions with the potential for immediate impact.

Innovating together with the surrounding industry and society has been part of the DNA of our member universities for decades. We have a strong commitment to develop high quality educational practices which promote innovation. With learners in the lead, the ECIU University provides personalized skills and knowledge tailored to address Europe's challenges.

The articles in this magazine showcase how we connect learners with communities, businesses, and researchers to solve real-life challenges. This endeavor, which began in 2019, has already connected hundreds of stakeholders across Europe and proven its transformative character.

We believe there is huge potential for growth and invite you to join us in this collaborative effort to address societal challenges and create a better world. Your unique skills, diversity of perspectives, and approaches are needed in this collective endeavor. We welcome your unique skills and perspectives to make a significant impact together.

Jan-Ingvar Jönsson,

ECIU President