{"id":39317,"date":"2023-12-12T11:36:43","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T10:36:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/english\/?p=39317"},"modified":"2023-12-12T11:36:43","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T10:36:43","slug":"the-collaboration-of-the-euniwell-european-university-alliance-continues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/english\/2023\/12\/the-collaboration-of-the-euniwell-european-university-alliance-continues\/","title":{"rendered":"The collaboration of the EUniWell European University Alliance continues"},"content":{"rendered":"
Leaders, decision-makers, and experts from the European University for Well-Being (EUniWell) alliance, comprising 11 European universities, participated in a two-day conference. The conference aimed to share the consortium’s common educational and research outcomes and define the future strategy of the European university alliance.<\/div>\n

On 9-10 November 2023, the University of Murcia hosted the “Becoming a Voice for Well-Being” conference and the 6th EUniWell Rectors\u2019 Assembly. This event in Spain provided an opportunity to present the successful outcomes and achievements of the past three years of collaboration and to define the strategic objectives of the European university alliance by 2030.<\/p>\n

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The EUniWell alliance, currently consisting of 11 universities, more than 330,000 students, nearly 60,000 university staff, and 1,000 research groups, includes the following institutions: University of Birmingham (United Kingdom), University of Cologne (Germany), University of Florence (Italy), University of Konstanz (Germany), Linnaeus University (Sweden), University of Murcia (Spain), University of Nantes (France), University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain), Semmelweis University (Hungary), and Taras Shevchenko National University (Ukraine).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Members of the EUniWell leadership (from right to left in the first row): Prof. B\u00e9la Merkely, Rector of Semmelweis University; Prof. Jos\u00e9 Luj\u00e1n Alcaraz, Rector of the University of Murcia; Prof. Beatrix Busse, Vice-Rector of the University of Cologne and EUniWell Chief Development Officer; Prof. Carine Bernault, Rector of the University of Nantes; and Prof. Antonio L\u00f3pez D\u00edaz, Rector of the University of Santiago de Compostela.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As of November 2023, the EUniWell Alliance has committed to another four years with the support of the European Commission.<\/a> The member universities, including Semmelweis University, will continue their collaborative efforts based on initial results, aiming to transform into a sustainable European university focusing on well-being.<\/p>\n

At the EUniWell Rectors\u2019 Assembly and EUniWell Showcase conference Semmelweis University was represented by Prof. B\u00e9la Merkely, Rector; Prof. Mikl\u00f3s Kellermayer, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine; Dr. Marcel Pop, Director of International Relations; Szepesi D\u00f3ra, Director General for Marketing and Communications, and members of the EUniWell project management.<\/p>\n

The conference’s first day featured a speech by Vanessa Debiais-Sainton, Head of Unit for European Higher Education Policy and Programmes at the European Commission, emphasizing the significance of European Universities Alliances in academic, regional, and global contexts. Participants also learned about the EUniWell 2030 strategic framework, laying the foundation for the future of scientific excellence and well-being.<\/p>\n

The afternoon session, moderated by Prof. Mikl\u00f3s Kellermayer, Dean of Semmelweis University and member of the EUniWell Steering Board, focused on promoting research and education related to well-being. It highlighted the work conducted by EUniWell Research Arenas and Seed Funding projects in crucial areas such as mental health, individual and societal well-being, and environmental well-being.<\/p>\n

Dr. Sloan Kudrinko, a former student of Semmelweis University and former Chief Executive of the EUniWell Student Board, presented the results of the EUniWell Mental Health Symposium project held in Budapest.<\/p>\n

On the second day of the conference, staff and students from EUniWell partner universities delivered presentations<\/a> on various forms of the consortium’s societal engagement, well-being policies, and student initiatives. Dr. Imre Varj\u00fa, a Semmelweis Alumnus, presented the results of the EUniWell Research Communication working group. Similarly, in this section, Fl\u00f3ra Ol\u00e1h, a student at Semmelweis University, delivered a presentation on her work in the EUniWell School Ambassador Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In the closing section, the Rectors\u2019 Panel Discussion<\/a>, with the participation of Prof. B\u00e9la Merkely, Rector of Semmelweis University, and invited rectors, addressed institutional transformations and the enhancement of scientific excellence resulting from collaborations within the EUniWell alliance. In response to the question focusing on employee and student well-being, Prof. Merkely highlighted the unique Family-Friendly University Program at Semmelweis University. He also mentioned the Global Student Satisfaction Award that the university received<\/a>, making Semmelweis University proud of having the best student quality of life according to a global survey.<\/p>\n

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Prof. B\u00e9la Merkely, Rector of Semmelweis University; Prof. Giorgia Giovannetti, Vice-Rector of the University of Florence; Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Huchet, Rector of Inalco University.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

EUniWell aims to become a leading global alliance in well-being-related topics, building on the successes achieved during the pilot period.<\/p>\n

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Semmelweis University has greatly contributed to the successes of EUniWell so far, and we remain committed to collaboration with member universities in the EUniWell Alliance. We continue the work that has been started<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

– stated Prof. B\u00e9la Merkely, Rector of Semmelweis University.<\/p>\n

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The full presentations from the conference can be viewed at this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n

EUniWell at Semmelweis University<\/strong><\/p>\n

With the support of EUniWell, Semmelweis University implemented many events and professional programs from April to June 2023, as well as achieved the following results from July to October 2023<\/a>.<\/p>\n