Let’s build the future in cities together — accelerating the climate transition through impactful U!REKA European university collaboration

The workshop focuses on the unique role universities play in supporting cities through climate transition. It showcases best practices from the cities of Helsinki and Ghent with the urban-focused European university alliance U!REKA to accelerate climate-neutrality. The speakers from the cities and Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences will explain how universities beyond research and innovation activities bring a skills dimension to the climate challenge. The workshop features an interactive discussion with a Q&A, a live survey on city-university collaboration, and a group reflection on the results. The moderator from EURASHE will summarize key insights and takeaways for inspiration.