The learner-centred, inclusive, digital and green Open European University for the strengthening of the European Higher Education Area

Funder: European Commission

Call: Erasmus+ European Universities Call 2024: Development of new deep institutional transnational cooperation (Topic 1) (European Commission)

Of European scope.

"OpenEU, the pan-European open university, brings together eight leading European open and distance universities and two on-campus universities engaged in digital transformation to become the European Universities Initiative’s main asset for accessing, using, and exploring digital education knowledge and knowhow in the EHEA. Harnessing the powers of digital technologies and representing over 368,000 non-traditional students and lifelong learners, OpenEU is propelled by its mission to establish the learner-centred, inclusive, digital and green European open university, widening access to higher education and lifelong learning to all, from anywhere. OpenEU focuses on achieving 5 strategic targets: Building capacity for an inclusive, high quality, digital higher education ecosystem in Europe, scaling up the potential of digital learning and R&I together with other actors of the Knowledge Square. Expanding international experiences through innovative, flexible formats of mobility as well as joint degrees and programmes, OpenEU provides a digital vehicle for students and staff to build their curricula, enhance their employability and careers, and contribute to a more diversified and inclusive higher education landscape and stronger base for regional developments in Europe. Empowering lifelong learners and enlarging the opportunities for all across Europe with digitally-powered, innovative and flexible learning pathways to all, working together with public and private non-academic stakeholders. Widening the participation of non-traditional learners and under-represented groupsin the Higher Education System. OpenEU will set up special actions for under-represented and disadvantaged student groups’ success and ensure quality higher education for all. Enhancing the challenge-based generation and exchange of knowledge to implement the knowledge square and address our climate emergency, threats to Democracy and European Values, and the digital transformations impacting"

Disclaimer: Co-funded by the European Union (GA num. 101177241).