At the NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences (NHL Stenden), we believe in creating an environment where everyone can be themselves, feel safe, and have equal opportunities – regardless of their background. By emphasising what unites us and valuing our differences, we enhance the quality of our education, research, and work practices.

The NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences (NHL Stenden) is a vibrant institution with a strong focus on practical learning, internationalisation and innovative education (design based education). Through our education, applied research, and collaboration with businesses and organisations, we create innovative solutions to today’s challenges.

RUN-EU PLUS, which developed Professional Degree Programmes for Business and Society, was a collaborative project undertaken for the RUN European University by the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), Ireland, the Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences (FHV), Austria, the Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK), Finland, the Polytechnic University of Leiria (IPLeiria) and the Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave (IPCA), Portugal, the NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences (NHL Stenden), the Netherlands, and the Széchenyi István University (SZE), Hungary.

Representatives from all Spanish universities in European alliances attended the European meeting on the ‘European Degree Package’ organised by the ARQUS European University Alliance and hosted by the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid on 30 September.

The Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) has launched a new research development programme making way for TUS students and staff to power the engine of regional development through its partnership with several European Universities.

On 3 and 4 October the University of Burgos (UBU) brought together the eight RUN-EU European regions to promote entrepreneurship: Centre Region – Portugal (IPLeiria), Midlands & Midwest Regions – Ireland (TUS), Northern Region – Portugal (IPCA), Southern Region – Finland (HAMK), Friesland Province – The Netherlands (NHL Stenden), Vorarlberg Region – Austria (FHV), West-Flanders – Belgium (Howest) at the RUN-EU Knowledge Mission & Innovation Meets Regions event.

The event ‘Shaping Interregional Cooperation for Innovation’ took place on 3 October in the Auditorium of the University of Burgos (UBU) in Spain.

RUN-EU’s European Mobility Innovation Centre (RUN-EMIC) has launched the RUN-EU Mobility Promotion Programme. This programme focuses on the intensified promotion of all kinds of existing and innovative RUN-EU mobilities.

More than 250 RUN-EU students, researchers, academic staff and associated partners from various countries and fields, ranging from industry and business to regional government and civil society, met at the Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences (FHV), in Dornbirn, Austria, from 2 to 6 September.

This meeting marked the fourth RUN-EU Students Week (SW) and General Assembly (GA) and was attended by the CEOs/Rectors/Presidents of the eight-member universities.

The University of Burgos has strongly committed to equality, non-discrimination, recognising diversity, and inclusion, and opposing all forms of violence. This commitment is reflected in its Ethical Code, which prioritises equity, equal opportunities, tolerance, and respect for diversity. Additionally, the institution acts against any form of harassment. It ensures no discrimination based on gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, and more, driven by its conviction to move towards an increasingly inclusive society.