This summer, EUTOPIA - TeamWork student project brought together teams of six students from various universities to collaborate on organizational projects.
The student projects from our knowledge partners contribute to the support function in SIRR.
Over four weeks, one group conducted extensive research on Egnahemsfabriken’s initiatives in Sweden, focusing on community-driven housing projects and youth training programs. Aligning their work with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the students evaluated the impact of their initiatives on social cohesion and sustainability in rural areas. Their findings underscored the importance of strengthening local and regional partnerships in cross-disciplinary initiatives. Additionally, they recommended an enhanced social media presence on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn to raise awareness of the sustainable work being done in coastal and rural areas and to attract moreparticipants and engagement.
The students also compiled a comprehensive business report that covered Egnahemsfabriken's business model, marketing strategies and sustainable material usage etc. They conducted a comparative analysis with similar rural initiatives across Europe, providing insights and recommendations to business in coastal and rural areas.
This collaboration is valuable for the SIRR project - the students' research and recommendations offer practical strategies that can be implemented to improve community engagement and promote sustainable practices in rural settings.
We are grateful for the insights to SIRR provided by the EUTOPIA students and look forward to continuing our collaboration with them to advance these important initiatives. This partnership highlights the potential of transnational cooperation in addressing global challenges and showcases the benefits of integrated higher education in Europe.
HoloHouse has been the project leader, found cases for the students, and provided supervisors for them. The knowledge gained contributes to the SIRR project.
EUTOPIA is an alliance of ten European universities committed to developing a new model for European integrated higher education institutions through transnational cooperation. As part of the European Universities Initiative, EUTOPIA aims to foster collaboration across borders, enhancing the quality and competitiveness of European higher education. Eutopia (eutopia-university.eu)