Engaging with society
The RUN European Stakeholder Engagement Centre (ESEC) serves as a dynamic hub for connecting our European University with the wider community.
We actively promote systematic engagement with key external stakeholders from business, industry, society and regional government to create meaningful impact in our regions.
Through ESEC, we empower students and staff to collaborate on initiatives that contribute to sustainable economic, social, cultural and environmental progress.
Our key programmes within ESEC include:
The RUN Entrepreneurship Programme
Designed to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit
Future Innovators Labs (FILS)
Focused on inspiring the next generation in STEAM fields
Ready to Service (RETOS)
Our service to society platform that promotes student engagement in solving societal problems
ESEC uses a quadruple helix approach to ensure that our activities are co-created and driven by the needs and expertise of academia, business, government and society.
Engaging future entrepreneurs: The RUN Entrepreneurship Programme connects business, industry and society with emerging student entrepreneurs. We support students through training, mentoring and events such as festivals to promote collaborative entrepreneurship across the RUN-EU regions. This programme is a key part of the European Stakeholder Engagement Centre (ESEC).
STEAM for young innovators: RUN-FILS promotes STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) for young people aged 6-17 across RUN-EU. We create learning spaces, organise competitions and provide training for staff and students to increase STEAM knowledge among young citizens.
Students solving societal problems: RUN-RETOS encourages students to address societal problems and volunteer as part of their studies. We use service learning, offer a portal of opportunities and run a volunteer programme. Students can earn a micro-credential in community service.
Connecting with business: RUN-ESEC connects business and industry with student entrepreneurs through collaborative projects, particularly in the area of entrepreneurship. Our Entrepreneurship Programme supports student start-ups and promotes collaborative entrepreneurship events.
Working with our communities: RUN-ESEC fosters systemic engagement with business, industry, society and government through student-led projects in areas such as entrepreneurship, open science and service to society. We aim to promote social change, inclusion and multiculturalism. Initiatives include fact-finding Knowledge Missions and guidance from an Advisory Board.
Join us in building a future where knowledge and collaboration lead to tangible societal change.