How can scientific knowledge better support ocean-smart decision-making and policy? Within the framework of the ENLIGHT+ OceanIQ project, a two-day hybrid seminar series entitled “Raising your OceanIQ: Fostering Ocean Literacy for Ocean-Smart...

In June 2026, the Gotland Game Conference (GGC) celebrates its 20th anniversary. For the first time, the conference will host an ENLIGHT Regional Academy as a dedicated track, co-organised by Uppsala University and Region Gotland. Taking place...

In a time characterised by information overload, increased political polarisation, and complex global issues from poverty to climate change, developing strategies to navigate this complex landscape is of upmost importance.

As ENLIGHT marked its fifth anniversary at the General Meeting in Bratislava from 2-4 December 2025, the moment offered more than a chance to reflect on achievements — it opened space to look ahead. Hosted by Comenius University Bratislava, the...

What started as an ambitious European project five years ago has now grown into a structural partnership between 10 universities with tangible impact on education, research, student participation, and societal engagement. On the occasion of this...

Five years have passed and the ENLIGHT community has successfully achieved two and a half projects including Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe calls. In this timelapse, forced by the need to secure funding, the teams have been...

The Vice-Chancellor of Uppsala University, Professor Anders Hagfeldt, has been appointed President of the ENLIGHT European University alliance, effective 1 January 2026. The appointment is for one year, with the possibility of a one-year extension.

In a step towards strengthening researcher engagement across the alliance, the Europe Support Network has established the ENLIGHT Early Career Researcher (ECR) Stakeholder Group—a dynamic cohort designed to bring fresh perspectives, grassroots...

The ENLIGHT General Meeting 2025, hosted by Comenius University Bratislava (CU), brought together representatives from ten ENLIGHT universities for three days of reflection, strategic meetings, and celebration. Set against the backdrop of...