August 2026 Newsletter

ACEEU brings together accreditation and EU-funded projects to help universities deliver real societal impact. Our work supports institutions in embedding entrepreneurship and engagement at the core of institutional excellence.

Projects

This month, ACEEU EU Projects Unit highlights new resources and final project results that support sustainable innovation, future-ready skills, and stronger connections between universities, businesses, and communities.

After four years, I-RESTART leaves a strong legacy for skills development across the agri-food and veterinary sectors. Its open resources support upskilling and reskilling through micro-credentials and skills tools, addressing emerging sector needs, digitalisation and sustainability.

Discover the drivers of sustainable food choices with the Consumer Persona Cards and the Value Map Report, and explore the ECO-merce Skills Framework to turn consumer insights into practical skills for sustainable e-commerce marketing.

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Register for the ACE Alliance Launch Event and discover the new online platform for university staff to exchange practices and access resources that strengthen the Third Mission of universities, and foster stronger partnerships between universities and society.

Discover how students can actively contribute to the Third Mission. The BBM mentoring tools support HEIs in engaging international students in meaningful activities that connect them with organisations and communities to create societal impact.

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ACEEU Accreditation

Turning Accreditation into Dialogue, Learning, and Growth:

The Peer Review Visit is a key milestone in the accreditation journey

It brings together the university stakeholders and independent experts for dialogue, reflection, and learning. Beyond supporting the assessment, it provides valuable external perspectives that can boost further institutional development.

A special thanks to our Peer Reviewers for their time, expertise, and insights!

Start your own accreditation journey here!

Spotlight Magazine

ACEEU Spotlight Magazine highlights the people and institutions driving meaningful change in higher education. This month’s article features a standout example of how universities use AI to support innovation ecosystems and create impact beyond campus.

Ching-Hang Kao explores how Chung Yuan Christian University is evolving from a knowledge creator into an ecosystem builder in the AI era. He shows how entre-preneurship education and AI-enabled industry collaboration can strengthen the Third Mission and enable universities to co-create meaningful societal impact.

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