Strengthening European Collaboration: Highlights from EUA Networking Day in Kuopio, Finland

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Home News Strengthening European Collaboration: Highlights from EUA Networking Day in Kuopio, Finland

On December 9, 2025, the annual European Universities Networking Day took place in Kuopio, Finland, bringing together more than 110 participants from 24 European university alliances, as well as representatives from the Finnish National Agency for Education and the Ministry of Education and Culture.

The event was co-organized by Karelia University of Applied Sciences as part of the INVEST European University Alliance, together with Savonia University of Applied Sciences (EU4DUAL) and the University of Eastern Finland (YUFE), in collaboration with the Finnish National Agency for Education.

Throughout the day, participants shared achievements, discussed progress, and explored future development needs of European university alliances. The focus was on strengthening collaboration among Finnish alliances and exchanging innovative solutions.

Program Highlights

• Current developments in European university alliances: Achievements and next steps.
• Interactive workshops: Deep dives into topics such as student mobility, joint educational programs, and research collaboration.
• Networking opportunities: Building new connections and reinforcing partnerships.

The event provided a valuable platform for sharing experiences and creating new opportunities for students, research, and higher education development.

A big thank you to all participants and organizers – together we shape the future of European collaboration!

STRENGTHENING EUROPEAN COLLABORATION: HIGHLIGHTS FROM EUA NETWORKING DAY IN KUOPIO, FINLAND