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:
Future Innovators Labs (FILS)
Focused on inspiring the next generation in Social fields
RUN-FILS promotes social competences and 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 social innovation & STEAM knowledge among young citizens
The RUN Entrepreneurship Programme
Designed to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit
The RUN Entrepreneurship Programme connects business, industry and society with emerging student entrepreneurs through collaborative projects. We support students through training, mentoring and events such as festivals to promote collaborative entrepreneurship across the RUN-EU regions. These interactions enrich the quintuple helix model of the European Stakeholder Engagement Centre (ESEC).
Ready to Service (RETOS)
Our service to society platform that promotes student engagement in 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 micro-credentials in community service.
Join us in building a future where knowledge and collaboration lead to tangible societal change.