Fostering international education and creating new and innovative study programmes
The principal aim is to enable an international and culturally rich educational environment by introducing innovative study programmes through diverse collaborations. Joint BSc / MSc / PhD study programmes, complementing the existing curriculum and allowing students to enrol in programmes and modules offered by our partner universities.
SUNRISE caters to a broader age spectrum beyond the traditional 18–23 range and to enhance flexibility, the universities in the alliance will craft teaching models that integrate in-person and online methods.
Industrial partners will be engaged in academic programme development, aligning education with real regional workforce needs.
Shaping the cornerstones of our University Alliance: learning from each other in education, science and administration
The universities will facilitate language and cultural learning to effectively integrate international students into regional and rural areas.
Promoting European Values
SUNRISE allows us to cultivate shared values, promoting unity and cultural understanding among students and graduates. We will aspire to contribute to the broader goal of fostering a cohesive European identity by incorporating European values into administrative procedures, the curriculum, and research & innovation projects.
Increasing international research collaboration
Building upon existing research collaborations, the SUNRISE Alliance aims to broaden and strengthen international research collaboration, fostering the exchange of ideas and expertise while leveraging complementarities across the partner universities.
Strengthening academia – industry collaboration through all university missions
The Alliance includes models for symbiotic relationships between each partner university and the enterprises in their respective regions. Decision-aid models will be crafted to guide SMEs through the Triple Transitions addressing knowledge gaps & methods required for sustainable and digital transformations.
Strengthening innovation & technology transfer & establishing a common stakeholder network
The network brings together stakeholders from all partner countries facilitating collaboration and knowledge exchange. By connecting academia, industry, and other stakeholders, the network aims to accelerate innovation, promote sustainable development, and contribute to broader societal prosperity at the local, national and European levels.
As part of the 1st Student Conference of the Department of Health Sciences and in collaboration with European University Cyprus through the…
The Smaller (Strategic) Universities Network for Regional Innovative and Sustainable Evolution (SUNRISE) officially launched its mission with a vibrant kick-off…
On January 14, 2025, the official SUNRISE Alliance Opening Ceremony will take place at the Humboldtbau – Audimax of Technische…
Director of International Relations / UTC Project Coordinateur SUNRISE
Joanna Daaboul
UTC
+33 (0)3 44 23 49 63
UTC Administrative / Communications Manager SUNRISE
Sarah Brereton-Stiles
UTC
+33 (0)3 44 23 52 65
