UNIVERSEH
UNIVERSEH is a European University alliance under the Erasmus+ program, dedicated to advancing education, research, innovation, and societal engagement in the fields of Space and New Space. As part of the ambitious European Universities initiative, which aims to foster collaboration among higher education institutions across Europe, UNIVERSEH unites seven leading universities—including the University of Luxembourg—to equip the next generation of space experts and leaders with the knowledge and skills needed for the future.
Partner universities
- Université du Luxembourg (Luxembourg)
- Université de Toulouse (France) including University Jean Jaurès, University Paul Sabatier, Toulouse INP, Toulouse Business School and ISAE-SUPAERO
- Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf (Germany)
- Università degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata (Italy)
- Luleå University of Technology (Sweden)
- Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza w Krakowie (Poland)
- Université de Namur (Belgium)
Mission
UNIVERSEH trains the minds of tomorrow to lead Europe’s socio-economic success and security in a growing and changing space economy, intertwining interdisciplinary courses, cultural aspects, unprecedented entrepreneurial leadership, and diversity. UNIVERSEH continuously provides a cutting-edge, innovative, sustainable, and agile learning environment for the benefit of our students and the society overall.
Key takeaways
UNIVERSEH serves as a platform for primarily fostering space education, but also industry collaboration, and research while reinforcing European leadership in space exploration and technology.
Higher education for all: UNIVERSEH expands interdisciplinary courses to a broad audience, including vocational and lifelong learners. It introduces new Bachelor’s and master’s programs covering STEM, humanities, business, and entrepreneurship.
Space & societies: The alliance explores space-related issues through political science, law, psychology, arts, and culture, ensuring a holistic understanding of space’s impact on society.
Space & economy: The initiative fosters entrepreneurial skills in space industries, integrating finance, innovation, and public procurement into the curriculum to meet the sector’s specific labor market needs.
Space & life: Study Programmes covers life adaptation in space, medical autonomy, agriculture, ecology, and sustainability in extreme environments, with implications for Earth’s future.
Space for all: UNIVERSEH promotes inclusivity and diversity, ensuring that space education and benefits are accessible globally.
Space & sustainability: The Alliance addresses the environmental impact of space activities, advocating for sustainable space settlements and responsible resource management.
Space crew: Our aims is to build an engaged, multidisciplinary community of students, staff, and stakeholders to foster collaboration and cultural awareness.
Governance & structure: UNIVERSEH strengthens its governance model to ensure long-term sustainability, compliance, and the inception of potential legal entity formation for enhanced societal presence.
European space leadership: It aligns with EU goals to drive job creation, industrial growth, autonomy, security, and defense while integrating space technologies into non-space applications.
Engagement with citizens
UNIVERSEH is committed to involving citizens by:
- Public lectures and events: Organizing events to discuss topics related to space and its impact on society.
- Citizen Science projects: Encouraging public participation in research initiatives.
- Educational outreach: Providing resources and programmes to educate the broader community about space-related topics.