YUFE - Young Universities for the Future of Europe

A European University in the Making!
YUFE - Young Universities for the Future of Europe". We are an alliance of ten European universities and two non-academic partners. Together, we aim to build an open and inclusive European university. As part of this endeavour, YUFE offers students and university staff Europe-wide opportunities to develop and grow in their academic and professional pursuits.
YUFE is an alliance selected and funded by the European Commission. U Bremen also receives support from the DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) and the Senator for Science and Ports of the State of Bremen.
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14.06.2024

YUFE supports departmental activities

For 2024, funding of up to €5,000 is possible - subject to the State of Bremen approving funds. A wide variety of measures can be funded that anchor YUFE more deeply in the department, increase visibility or strengthen exchanges with YUFE partner universities.

16.05.2024

Jutta Günther Elected YUFE Vice-President

Professor Jutta Günther, President of the University of Bremen, has been elected Vice-President of the YUFE Alliance. She will chair the Strategic Council, which is made up of the leaders of all universities.

03.05.2024

Places Open in European Continuing Education Programmes

Employees of the University of Bremen can now apply for three different continuing education programmes offered by the YUFE Alliance. The events will take place in the period between Fall 2024 and Spring 2025. Participation is free of charge.

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Dr. Philipp Baur

YUFE Institutional Coordinator
University of Bremen
International Office
SFG - Room 0280
28359 Bremen

Phone: +49 421 218-60384
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YUFE is a network of young and innovative universities in Europe. Our goal is the development of a European university, open to all, inclusive and participatory.

YUFE is mobility: the exchange between the partners of our network, i.e. students, teachers, researchers and all other members of the universities is fully supported.

YUFE is student-centred and multilingual: students are present in all YUFE committees and are centrally involved in all developments and decisions. On this basis YUFE designs a "Student and Staff Journey", career paths and partnership projects with local non-university stakeholders in four focus areas. Within the alliance language training is promoted at all levels.

YUFE is more than just a university: All YUFE universities are closely linked to the economy, politics and society in their regions. YUFE thus stands for close ties to the regions. All universities work together with companies, civil society organizations, local government and administration in order to bring the European idea to life.

At YUFE, we have four focus areas that guide us in shaping our activities: European Identity, Citizens' Well-Being, Digital Societies, and Sustainability. Through our focus areas, we want to make a positive contribution to the future of Europe and help shape a sustainable, secure, and united society.

Zwei Personen bei der Arbeit am Computer in einer Montagehalle.

YUFE facilitates a European study experience for all students. Whether through a semester abroad, individual modules, a summer course, a joint project or language learning: YUFE students receive recognition of all European study elements with their degree. Their certificate distinguishes them as true Europeans.

Zwei Personen im Gespräch an einem Tisch.

Researchers, teachers, and members of administration and management have development opportunities and career paths open to them across national borders.YUFE facilitates shorter and longer periods of teaching, research, and job shadowing at partner universities, as well as a variety of continuing education opportunities for academic and non-academic staff.

By establishing a close cooperation with local stakeholders YUFE Universities contribute to the Smart Specialisation Strategy of their region, creating a unique pool of knowledge and insight, experience and best practice models for students, academics, businesses and citizens.

Die Skyline von Bremerhaven spiegelt sich im Wasser.

YUFE connects 150,000 students, 25,000 employees and 10 million citizens in the "YUFE cities". Our aim is to find joint solutions for the challenges on site by means of a close partnership between universities and civil societies.

Vier Studierende auf dem Universitäts-Boulevard.

Universities of the YUFE Alliance are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. All our activities are inclusive and designed to comprehensively incorporate diverse needs.

Students are key members of the Alliance and provide important input on all study issues. They are represented with voting rights in all committees and working groups of the YUFE network, including at the management level. There is a student parliament, the so-called Student Forum, to which three students from each partner university are delegated.

Participation in:

Work Package: Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity

Task Force: Communication

Participation in:

Work Package: YUFE Approach to Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Training

Participation in:

Work Package: Student Journey

Task Force: YUFE 2030

YUFE Diversity and Inclusivity Strategy
YUFE Diversity and Inclusivity Strategy Action Plan
YUFE Diversity and Inclusivity Glossary of Terms
YUFE-Staff-Recruitment-Policy
YUFE-Staff-Developement-Policy
YUFE Competence Framework for Researchers

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