Following the successful launch of the FILS HUB in 2025, the 2025–2026 academic year marked the first Alliance-wide implementation of the RUN-EU FILS Programme, representing a significant step towards the progressive institutionalisation of STEAM education across the Alliance. Through the expansion of the FILS HUB network and the activation of local FILS programmes at partner […]

In November 2025, RUN-EU successfully delivered the second edition of RUN-EU Innovation Day, a coordinated initiative organised simultaneously across all ten partner universities. While each institution designed its own programme according to regional priorities and innovation ecosystems, all events shared the common objective of strengthening collaboration between universities, businesses, public authorities, schools, civil society organisations […]

Between February and April 2026, the RUN-EU Alliance successfully organised the second edition of the RUN-EU INNOTHON, bringing together students and pre-university learners from across Europe under the common theme “Smart Cities and Smart Villages.” The initiative once again demonstrated the Alliance’s commitment to fostering innovation, creativity, entrepreneurship and community engagement while addressing real regional […]

The 5th edition of the RUN-EU ICARUS Conference, the Annual International Conference on Applied Research with Business and Society, will take place online on 2 October 2026 (full agenda will be shared soon). This year’s conference, under the theme “Reimagining Innovation and Collaboration in Uncertainty: Invention, Impact and RUN-EU”, will explore the importance of imagination, […]

The RUN-EU alliance has introduced a new Future Study Skills Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), designed to help students thrive in international learning environments while supporting well-being, high-quality learning, and future career development. Open to learners across the RUN-EU network, the course reflects shared European values such as human dignity, equality, democracy, and respect for human rights.  […]

Six RUN-EU students were among the 250 participants selected to take part in the European Student Assembly (ESA) 2026, held at the European Parliament in Strasbourg and bringing together student voices from across Europe.

The Pedagogical Handbook outlines the pedagogical development activities, promotes pedagogical culture in RUN-EU, and offers concrete tools for staff and students. The catalogues of RUN-EPA learning opportunities give an overview of all the learning opportunities organised during the first two years. RUN-EU is committed to providing pedagogically and scientifically innovative learning opportunities that support the acquisition of […]

From 26 to 29 May 2026, Peniche, Portugal, became a hub for ideas, partnerships, and innovation as the Polytechnic University of Leiria (IPLeiria), through its School of Tourism and Maritime Technology (ESTM), hosted the RUN-EU Innovation Meets Regions (IMR) on Blue Economy.

In RUN-EU, our staff makes a positive impact in various ways through their RUN-EU activities.
To celebrate and recognise these impacts, we encourage our staff to showcase the impact of their activity by participating in the 2nd Impact Showcase Challenge.

RUN-EU launches the 2nd International Call for Teaching Innovation and Social Transformation Projects in Service-Learning (S-L), reinforcing its commitment to innovative teaching methodologies, international collaboration, and social impact across its partner institutions.