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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIn terms of eligibility criteria, different items that have been considered for the selection process such as the geographical diversity due to their location in different European regions, the reinforcement of Ulysseus research capacity, inclusiveness and solidarity; and multilingualism and multiculturality \u2014Ulysseus European University will speak 9 European languages. Additionally, the decision to enlarge the alliance with two new partners will add more value to Ulysseus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Miguel \u00c1ngel Castro, rector of the University of Seville explained that \u201cwe are now preparing the next stage in which we will consolidate our structures and programmes and activities\u201d. In this sense, \u201cwe did not doubt when discussing about the consortium enlargement that we wanted to expand the family\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are very glad to welcome the University of Munster and the University of Montenegro. They are fulfilling our expectations and hopes\u201d, he ended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n University of M\u00fcnster is based in M\u00fcnster, Germany, and it is one of German\u2019s largest comprehensive universities with 44.500 students, 7320 full time employees and 15 faculties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n University of M\u00fcnster is developing an interdisciplinary and cutting-edge research in teaching, (as students learn through research).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Regarding cutting-edge research, some areas of expertise are religion and politics, cell dynamics, mathematics, battery research and nanosciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The values of the University of M\u00fcnster lie in inclusion, diversity, gender equality and research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe are looking forward to joining the Ulysseus EUN, not only for the sake of our own University\u2019s internationalisation strategy. It will result in an increased mobility for the entire university community comprising students, researchers, and staff. Together, we will strengthen our local ecosystems as well as transfer in its multiple dimensions across Europe.\u201d, explained the rector of the University of M\u00fcnster, Johannes Wessels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n University of Montenegro is based in Podgorica, Montenegro. It is the oldest and the largest higher education, scientific and artistic institution in Montenegro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is a comprehensive public university active in research with more than 21.000 students, 19 faculties and 3 research institutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The values of the University of Montenegro lie in academic excellence, autonomy, creativity and the freedom to create.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vladimir Bo\u017eovi\u0107, rector of the University of Montenegro, expected that this joining \u201cenhance its international competitiveness and raise its profile as a research-intensive university, recognized in the European Higher Education Area and even wider\u201d. As he described it, this collaboration \u201cwill offer to its students and staff improved opportunities for networking within Europe and more possibilities for participation in interdisciplinary research projects\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ulysseus\u2019 community (representatives, staff, researchers and students) met in Brussels in December 16 to present the main achievements and introduce the two new Ulysseus members. During Ulysseus Brussels Open Event (link a la PR), University of M\u00fcnster and University of Montenegro were welcomed to the alliance to be incorporated in the new phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, representatives of HEIs, European Commission and the Ulysseus Community participated in two open discussion roundtables:<\/p>\n\n\n\n During the first one, \u201cEuropean Strategy for Universities and European New Innovation Agenda: contribution of the European Universities Initiative\u201d where ,participants discussed the expectations of the European institutions and universities on the European Universities contribution to the fulfilment of the European Strategy for Universities and the New European Innovation Agenda. Ulysseus Open Event in Brussels closed with the second roundtable about \u201cThe role of Universities in the Regional Innovation Ecosystems\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Ulysseus is one of the 44 European Universities selected by the European Commission to become the universities of the future. Led by the University of Seville together with five other universities in Europe (the University of Genoa, Italy; Universit\u00e9 C\u00f4te d\u2019Azur, France; the Technical University of Ko\u0161ice, Slovakia; MCI | The Entrepreneurial School\u00ae, Austria; and Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, Finland), the project will allow students, researchers and graduates to move freely between universities, carry out internships in companies and start high-impact research projects.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":46953,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","tags":[99,51],"class_list":["post-46707","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-european-commission","tag-open-event"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ulysseus.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ULYSSEUS-l-Bruselas-\u00a9-Oscar-Romero-\u00b7-023-1024x683.jpg\")
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University of Montenegro<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Ulysseus Brussels Open Event<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
About Ulysseus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n