RUN European University

We’re creating a regional development-oriented European University

RUN-EU (The Regional University Network – European University) brings together ten European higher education institutions from nine different countries, all committed to a common vision. They aim to secure economical, societal, cultural and ecological sustainable progress within their regions and among stakeholders.

RUN European University develops high quality teaching and research which create skills needed in the future societies. Since 2020, the universities of RUN-EU, including HAMK, have jointly developed interdisciplinary studies and research, introduced doctoral pathways, designed double and joint degrees and built common administrative structures.

All of the participating higher education institutions are located outside the metropolitan areas and are major regional actors. The alliance is coordinated by Technological University of the Shannon (Ireland).

HAMK is responsible in particular for pedagogical development, the implementation of joint study programmes and the development of joint degrees in RUN European University. HAMK leads the largest work package of the alliance, the European Programmes Academy (RUN-EPA), in which RUN-EU universities jointly develop innovative pedagogical approaches, joint learning opportunities and new European joint degrees.

Our students will inherit the future

For students, RUN European University creates new opportunities for short, flexible and international study modules in cooperation with RUN-EU partner universities. The joint RUN European University study offer includes both online courses and short study periods in different countries across Europe. RUN European University enables students to undertake short, flexible exchange periods around Europe with RUN-EU travel grant.

Students can also take advantage of full semester or full-year exchange opportunities at RUN-EU partner universities.

RUN European University’s double degree opportunities allow students to complete their degree in two countries and receive a degree diploma from both institutions. Currently new European joint degrees are also being developed for the upcoming years.

Research and innovation to meet the challenges of the future

At the core of RUN-EU’s research, development and innovation activities are three thematic areas:

• Future and Sustainable Industries
• Bioeconomy
• Social innovation

Research collaboration is developed through joint reseach groups, projects and short-term staff mobility periods. RUN-EU is building European Innovation Hubs as environments for joint research, development and innovation.

Together with business and industry, we are building workplace-oriented master’s and doctoral degrees. HAMK is responsible for developing career paths for researchers, ensuring guidance and actively promoting the establishment of a bioeconomy-based innovation cluster in Häme region.

Creating the skills of the future together with regional partners and industry

RUN-Europe University combines education, research, businesses and industry. For companies, this means opportunities to expand their international networks of experts, find skilled professionals, and engage in research and development cooperation with European partners.

RUN-EU provides companies with fast access to research infrastructures such as equipment and technologies, up-to-date expertise, and European contacts. In practice, this means, for example, opportunities to test new ideas, development projects carried out by student teams, joint research projects, or participation in European funding programmes.

We are constantly looking for partners for RDI projects and student projects!

Regional partners are strongly involved in the activities and development of RUN-Europe. From Finland, the Häme Regional Council and Häme Entrepreneurs are involved.