EUA publishes report on possible futures of transnational cooperation for Europe's universities

The European University Association (EUA) has published a report with the title 'What if? Exploring possible futures of transnational cooperation for Europe’s universities'. The report was released on 9 January 2024. It analyses external drivers of change in six dimensions (political, economic, social, legal, technological and environmental) and outlines four different forecasts of possible futures for transnational university cooperation with partners in Europe and beyond.

The report distils key insights from the EUA's Universities and the future of Europe (UniFE) project, which explored likely influences on the future of university cooperation for Europe’s universities in the next decade. The document is intended to serve as inspiration for university leaders, as well as university staff who advise on policy, develop institutional strategies and manage European and international cooperation.

The EUA states that its report’s forecasts are neither predications, nor normative visions, but tools to reflect and open the audience's minds to a broader field of possibilities. Readers are invited to immerse themselves into different futures through scenarios with stories, that are set in a particular future forecast. They can then draw their own conclusions for their particular institutional context and the direction in which they wish to shape their university through concrete action. 

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EUA report: 'What if? Exploring possible futures of transnational cooperation for Europe’s universities'