SEA-EU 2.0 receives strong praise in mid-term review

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The European Commission has issued a very positive assessment of the SEA-EU 2.0 project, highlighting solid progress and strategic vision across all areas of the alliance. The report commends the successful integration of new partners, the refinement of governance structures, and the development of four joint degree programmes, surpassing initial goals. SEA-EU also stands out for its commitment to inclusion and sustainability.

All work packages are progressing according to plan, with milestones achieved and deliverables submitted on time, a clear indicator of strong coordination and commitment across the alliance.

Particular praise is given to the alliance’s communication efforts. The reviewers describe the new SEA-EU branding and communication strategy as “outstanding,” recognising the impact of major events like the BEING SEA-EU Conference, the SEA-EU Congress and the signing of the Global Gateway Declaration.

Progress is also noted in digitalisation and research, through tools such as the Opportunity Browser and the SEA-EU Research Seed Fund.

The evaluators confirm that SEA-EU is laying strong foundations for deep, long-term transformation. A positive signal for the future of our European university.

The extraordinary meeting of rectors of SEA-EU was dominated by discussions on the development of Joint Programmes, the expansion of the alliance, and the acquisition of legal status. The event was hosted by the University of Gdańsk on 29 July.

Rector of the University of Gdańsk prof. Piotr Stepnowski opened the meeting by outlining the most crucial challenges currently facing the alliance of the coastal universities. During the meeting, participants reviewed the consortium’s achievements to date and outlined strategic directions for the coming months.

One of the main discussion points was the issue of formalising the alliance by granting it legal status. This is a key element of the current SEA-EU 2.0 development phase, expected to strengthen the partnership’s governance and operational functioning.

Participants also discussed the prospect of collaborating with the Maltese representatives to the European Union to establish a SEA-EU office in Brussels. This office would act as a coordination centre and support the raising of funds for joint scientific, research and educational initiatives.