In the context of the expansion of the knowledge society, we live in a time of pressing global, societal and democratic challenges that require innovative, coordinated, scientific and societal efforts on an unprecedented scale.
The EUTOPIA Alliance takes the opportunity and responsibility to assume a leading role in the transformation of education, research and societal impact. EUTOPIA engages in this process at a local, regional and global evel and the members of the alliance take on the commitment to respect, protect and realise shared European values in the building of the European University of the future
In coherence with the European values of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, the following set of values-principles is embedded in the alliance’s common culture and points of reference for the joint activities, the co-construction processes and all our deliverables, as well as our outreach to the entire society.
Excellence as a purpose of our teaching, research and innovation models
The universities of the EUTOPIA Alliance commit to always improving the standards of teaching, research, managing and innovation and to seek excellence in their local environments and in their relationship and partnership with one another. In a non-competitive but collaborative way, supporting innovative teaching methods, novel educational frameworks, bold research ideas, the universities of the alliance will pursue together in a confident way the highest quality for their students, faculty staff and stakeholders.
Inclusion
Inclusion at the academic level means that both the pursuit of knowledge and the generation of knowledge should be accessible to all participants in the academic life of the university—students and staff. A culture of inclusion is one where: Diversity is recognised, understood and valued; Cross-cultural dialogue and cross-cultural sensitivity are encouraged; Leaders are role models for inclusive behaviours; There is an environment which is flexible and adaptable and facilitates meaningful interactions; There is transparency of and accountability for our actions.
Sustainable, responsible and ethical attitudes towards the planet
EUTOPIA is to play an active leading role in the pursuit of sustainability as reflected in the Sustainable Development Goals by the United Nations. Accordingly, the academic endeavour of the alliance is to be responsible and ethical toward mankind and the planet, within the general framework of the challenge-driven approach defined by the European Commission.
Cooperation and openness
In the context of academic, financial, organizational and staffing autonomy in relation to their founders and other organisations, EUTOPIA encourages the establishment of sincere partnerships with these organisations based on equality of partners which enables universities to render high-quality services to the society.
Academic freedom in search for truth
Building on the principle of university autonomy from the Magna Charta Universitatum, the members of the alliance acknowledge and defend intellectual and ethical freedom. While some threats seem to appear in local environments, EUTOPIA members engage to protect and cherish academic freedom both in their universities and all around the globe.