JenaVersum is proud to announce its partnership with the European University Alliance (EC2U) as an associated partner, beginning november 1, 2023. This collaboration represents an opportunity to drive innovation, knowledge exchange, and interdisciplinary collaboration across Europe. Already in November 2022, the General Assembly of JenaVersum voted unanimously in favor of the associated partnership.

Why EC2U?
EC2U is a dynamic alliance of eight longstanding European universities committed to advancing education, research, innovation, and service to society. What truly sets EC2U apart is its immense international network of over 60 associated partners, including university hospitals, municipalities, and businesses. This diversity of stakeholders creates a unique platform for cross-sector collaboration and knowledge co-creation.

What’s next?
As we step into this partnership with EC2U, it’s essential to recognize that our collaboration isn’t starting from scratch. Over the past three years, JenaVersum partners have already actively contributed to EC2U, notably through the EC2U Think Tanks or the Entrepreneurial Academy. These contributions will persist during the consolidation phase of EC2U from 2023 to 2027. The next highlight will be a joint Makeathon in May 2024.

Living cosmopolitanism and democracy, diversity in all dimensions and tolerance. As a network of the science and business location Jena, we are committed to these values that are fundamental to our daily work and our partnership-based exchange. As a consequence, it is only right for us to be part of the “Weltoffenes Thüringen” initiative.

Jena and the region of Thuringia are open to the world

As a broad alliance of already more than 3.000 institutions, cities and individuals, we stand for a cosmopolitan, diverse and democratic region of Thuringia. Many of JenaVersum’s partners have also already signed up. We want to live in a country where people are accepted and welcomed in their diversity.

Official kick-off is on January 25, 2024 in the City Hall in Jena.

Further information on the initiative: https://thueringen-weltoffen.de/