ATHENA – Advanced Technology Higher Education Network Alliance Erasmus Project

Project Title

ATHENA – Advanced Technology Higher Education Network Alliance

Project Key Action

This project related with these key action: Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices

Project Action Type

This project related with this action type : European Universities

Project Call Year

This project’s Call Year is 2020

Project Topics

This project is related with these Project Topics:

Project Summary

ATHENA www.athenaeuropeanuniversity.eu is a federation of mid-size Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in seven European countries. It draws on their combined strengths to reach a common objective: deliver high-quality education with a positive impact on research, youth employability and social advancement at the national and European level.
Achieving this objective is possible with a holistic, inclusive view of education and an assertive branding strategy. Our planning targets excellence in education and applied research. The launch of joint research and educational projects will enhance synergies between HEIs and stakeholders, foster research quality and impact, boost the competitiveness of the submitted proposals, attract funds to support its programmes and leverage fully the network’s infrastructure and scientific potential. The network’s educational and research priorities will be informed by and aligned with the respective European priorities and needs. ATHENA addresses the digital transformation of society and industry 4.0 requirements, contributing to create A Europe Fit for the Digital Age.
The introduction of joint multidisciplinary modules and curricula, supported by blended and actual mobility schemes, will break down any possible scientific and cultural barriers to mobility. ATHENA makes use of all the modern digital tools and technologies in multiple ways. Providing classrooms with the required equipment to allow students to attend and participate in the classes at distance – virtual classrooms – will be an innovation to most ATHENA members and will open doors to effective cooperation in teaching/learning at a distance. Blockchain Technologies in Higher Education will facilitate and motivate the mobility of staff and students within the consortium. Institutional cooperation at all levels will be fostered by creating a renowned brand that all those involved with ATHENA will be proud to share and develop.

EU Grant (Eur)

Funding of the project from EU: 4999994,41 Eur

Project Coordinator

INSTITUTO POLITECNICO DO PORTO & Country: PT

Project Partners

• ELLINIKO MESOGEIAKO PANEPISTIMIO
• UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI NICCOLO CUSANO TELEMATICA ROMA
• VILNIAUS GEDIMINO TECHNIKOS UNIVERSITETAS
• UNIVERSITE D’ORLEANS
• UNIVERSITAET SIEGEN
• UNIVERZA V MARIBORU