Who we are

Who we are

Our Mission & History

We believe that a profound and systemic transformation of our academic institutions is needed to create a COLOURful innovative, value-driven and sustainable European University of the future.
Based on a shared vision to deeply intensify our transnational collaborations in a sustainable, co-creative community of practice, we – nine universities with strong regional connections and partnerships – have joined forces to form the European University Alliance COLOURS (COLlaborative innOvative sUstainable Regional univerSities). We are united by a willingness to transform our existing partnerships into a dynamic European inter-university ecosystem, which is open and responsive to the needs and challenges of our times. Each individual institution will use the power of this strong Alliance to generate multiple benefits for European societies.

Our Values

Quality &
Integrity

Collective
Benefits

Equity &
Fairness

Diversity &
Inclusiveness

Universities We Are Working With

Vision & Objectives

At COLOURS, we are committed to embracing a Triple Transition — green, digital, and social —to reshape our regions and the role of higher education in Europe. Each member university is a key player in its regional innovation environment, with strong ties to academia, industry, public bodies, and society. By leveraging our complementary strengths, we are establishing innovative forms of cooperation that transcend national borders and institutional boundaries.

Our mission is to transform the European Education and Research Area by shifting from topic-driven to challenge- and impact-driven education and innovation, through the implementation of openness, responsibility, diversity, sustainability, and the co-production of knowledge, ultimately redefining Academic Excellence.

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