EU4DUAL Rectors’ Council strengthens governance and long-term vision

EU4DUAL Rectors’ Council meeting in Brussels with representatives of the nine European University Alliance partner institutions.

Brussels, 16–17 February 2026 The Rectors’ Council of the EU4DUAL European University Alliance met in Brussels to review progress and shape the next phase of the Alliance’s development. Hosted by EURASHE, the meeting brought together the leadership of the nine partner universities at a decisive moment for EU4DUAL’s long-term consolidation and integration. Strengthening Governance and […]

EU4DUAL 2025 Conference Recognised in Donostia’s Enbaxadore Distinction

Jon Altuna Iraola receiving the Enbaxadore Donostia recognition for organising the EU4DUAL 2025 Conference in Donostia / San Sebastián

The successful organisation of the European Dual Higher Education Conference (EU4DUAL 2025) has been officially recognised in Donostia / San Sebastián for its contribution to international knowledge exchange and academic cooperation. As part of a city initiative promoted by Donostia San Sebastián Turismoa and Centro Kursaal, 27 professionals were acknowledged for attracting high-level international congresses […]

Online Teaching Intensive Program (OTIP)

How can we design cross-border digital teaching while ensuring quality and innovation? The Online Teaching Intensive Program (OTIP), developed within EU4DUAL, supports university educators in designing and delivering high-quality digital teaching across Europe. The programme focuses on Constructive Alignment, Learning Journey Design, and the responsible use of digital tools, including AI. Through hands-on workshops, educators […]

Entrepreneurial Learning in Action: Insights from the EU4Dual Staff Exchange in Graz

Students receiving mentoring

A recent Erasmus+ staff exchange at FH JOANNEUM University of Applied Sciences (Graz) offered an in-depth look at how innovation and entrepreneurial learning are evolving across Europe. The visit coincided with the Entrepreneurial and Cross-Cultural Competences Case Challenge 2025, where international student teams worked intensively on real industry challenges provided by companies and innovation partners. […]

Call for papers: European Scientific Journal for Dual Higher Education 2026/1

Call for Papers: European Scientific Journal for Dual Higher Education 2026/1 Shape the future of dual education research. Submit your work on how dual higher education empowers students to address global challenges through real-world learning.

Shape the future of dual education research. Submit your work on how dual higher education empowers students to address global challenges through real-world learning. Theme: The Societally Relevant Dual Higher Education – Empowering Agency in a Changing World In times of climate emergency, AI advancements, and social challenges, dual higher education connects academic learning to […]

Rectors Council advances the establishment of EU4Dual as dedicated legal entity

EU4DUAL Rectors Council members in a formal meeting room at EURASHE.

Brussels, Belgium The Rectors Council of the EU4dual Alliance convened in Brussels to assess the progress of the European Universities initiative and to define strategic directions for long-term stability and growth. The meeting reaffirmed the Alliance’s mission to position Dual Higher Education as the future of higher education and to establish EU4DUAL as the global […]

From idea to impact: iDual entrepreneurship mobility at Savonia University of Applied Sciences

picture 1. Matti Laitinen, Justin Linon, and Harri Holopainen at Business Center Pohjois-Savo, Savonia University of Applied Sciences (June 2025).

A hands-on example of how dual education connects innovation, learning, and entrepreneurship across Europe. Between May and July 2025, Savonia University of Applied Sciences hosted Justin Linon, an engineering student from the French ESTIA Institute of Technology. Justin visited Savonia through the iDual entrepreneurship programme. The programme gives students the opportunity to develop their own […]

EU4Dual Earns EFQM “Recognized for Excellence” 3-Star Award

EFQM certificate

Graz, Austria A milestone in quality and impact across the alliance EU4Dual is proud to announce the successful completion of its first EFQM (European Foundation for Quality Management) assessment, earning a score of 306 points and the prestigious 3-star “Recognized for Excellence” award. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the alliance’s ongoing commitment to […]

EU4Dual Represented at ‘Choose Europe for Science’ Conference at La Sorbonne

Choose Europe for Science

La Sorbonne, France We were proud to announce that EU4Dual was officially represented at the high-level “Choose Europe for Science” Conference, which took place on 5 May 2025 at Sorbonne University in Paris. This prestigious event brought together European leaders, policymakers, and members of the scientific community to reaffirm the continent’s commitment to academic excellence, […]