Higher Education Without Borders

April 2025 Newsletter

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Higher Education Institutions are looking at international cooperation from the wrong perspective?

Rather than being viewed as an end in itself, UNESCO suggests that international cooperation should be seen as a means to enhance academic quality and strengthen universities' Third Mission, redefined through multilateralism, openness, and sustainability (UNESCO, 2022). ACEEU promotes and supports this international approach through accreditation standards like institutional commitment and leadership, as well as through EU project work!

Projects

Our projects are made possible through cross-border collaboration! Discover how the EU Projects Unit is continuously developing international solutions to global problems by channeling and building the expertise, skills, and resources of higher education institutions. And stay in the know through our project updates!  

UNICOM unites 20 partners across six countries to strengthen Ukrainian universities' Third Mission to ensure resilience, sustainability, and social cohesion, fostering university-community engagement through shared international expertise and proven EU models.

ANGIE builds an academic network spanning eight countries to drive the green transition through shared knowledge, technical solutions, and education. It fosters awareness and green skills across key sectors like energy, transport, and agriculture.

YHELD supports Yemeni universities' international collaborations by developing institutional capacity in International Relations Offices to foster internationalization for post-conflict reconstruction and academic resilience. YHELD is a great example of multilateralism in action! 

ACEEU Accreditation and Events

ACEEU understands the importance of international cooperation in higher education. Our accreditation process is supported through our global network.

Accreditation Standards

Strengthening community engage-ment, promoting entrepreneurial thinking, and nurturing innovation requires a strong international perspective to remain relevant and deliver meaningful societal impact. Our accreditation framework highly values the key pillars to harness the full power of internationalisation: leadership, service alignment, and institutional commitment.

ACEEU Forum & Triple E Awards 

From September 10 to 12, 2025, the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU) will host the 2025 ACEEU Forum and Triple E Awards. CZU offers global connectivity, academic reputation, commitment to sustainability, and accessible networking spaces, all key elem-ents for facilitating international cooperation.

Spotlight Magazine

ACEEU Spotlight Magazine highlights successful Third Mission strategies in higher education. Discover how inspiring individuals facilitate international impact through visionary leadership and strategic collaboration!

HEI Champions

Dr. Bivek Singh exemplifies entrepreneurial leadership in higher education. As the founder of the 11,200+ member Nepalese Doctors Lounge (NEDOL), he fosters mentorship, collaboration, and impactful third-mission initiatives.

Embedding Entrepreneurship

Through the Centre for Entrepren-eurship and a business accelerator, Brian McNicoll continues to foster innovation, support startups, and position the University of Dundee as a leader in engaged and entrepreneurial higher education. 

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