Driving Forward One Campus Vision
ENHANCE Steering Committee Meets in Zurich
From June 18 to 20, 2025, the ENHANCE Steering Committee and Core Officers convened in Zurich for their annual in-person meeting. The two-day gathering was a key moment for the Alliance to take stock of progress and shape the next steps in delivering the ENHANCE+ project and advancing the ENHANCE One Campus vision.
At the heart of the discussions was a shared commitment to impact — not only for our university communities, but also for the broader landscape of European higher education. The meeting reaffirmed the Alliance’s collective ambition to fulfil the often-cited “transformative potential” of European University Alliances.
One of the major topics was the first evaluation of the ENHANCE Innovative Learning Campus, which provided valuable insights into how learners engage with ENHANCE offers and highlighted opportunities for further improvement. Challenges such as optimising monitoring processes and scaling up mobility were discussed, with members sharing best practices from across the Alliance. In parallel, the Steering Committee explored the development of joint education pathways. Building on four pilot programmes, the ENHANCE Guided Education Paths are being expanded through close collaboration between professors and programme coordinators at partner institutions. These structured yet flexible paths will enable students to study at multiple ENHANCE universities, deepening the integrative approach of the One Campus concept
A key milestone from the meeting was an agreement on the IT infrastructure roadmap to support the further development of the ENHANCE Innovative Learning Campus platform. This decision lays the foundation for a user-centric, scalable digital environment that empowers students and educators to fully participate in the ENHANCE community.
Beyond strategic discussions, the in-person format allowed members to strengthen relationships across the Alliance — whether over lunch, during a scenic boat trip, or in friendly competition at the ENHANCE pub quiz. These informal moments remain essential in fostering the spirit of collaboration that drives ENHANCE forward.
The Steering Committee plays a central role in ENHANCE governance, guiding strategic decision-making and ensuring alignment across the Alliance’s activities — learn more about ENHANCE governance here. With strong momentum and a renewed sense of unity, the ENHANCE Steering Committee and Core Officers leave Zurich focused on the future: building a truly integrated, impactful, and learner-driven European University Alliance.
The ENHANCE Alliance extends its sincere thanks to our colleagues at ETH Zürich for their warm hospitality and outstanding organisation of the meeting. From the welcoming venue to the thoughtfully arranged agenda and social activities, ETH Zürich created an ideal environment for strategic exchange, reflection, and forward-looking dialogue. Their support played a vital role in the success of the gathering and the strong sense of unity it fostered among participants.