A strategic meeting took place on 24 October at The Place Beyond Bytes Startup Incubator, led by Professor Dr. Hannes Rothe, bringing together representatives from two leading European university alliances to explore new avenues for cooperation in education, research, and innovation.

Representing the ENHANCE Alliance, Professor Dr. Jan Kratzer and Rozaliia Pait from the Technical University of Berlin met with Professor Dr. Karen Shire, Petra Günther (Head of the International Office), Hannes Rothe and Dr. Tomasz Waliczko, Aurora Universities Coordinator at the University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE). The discussions focused on strengthening collaboration between the two alliances, identifying opportunities for joint research projects, and developing cross-university courses that foster innovation and sustainability across disciplines.
 

Participants highlighted the importance of enhancing academic mobility and fostering shared initiatives that connect students, researchers, and entrepreneurs across Europe. The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to continue the dialogue and translate the discussed ideas into concrete actions in the near future.