ATHENA - European University
ATHENA European University is a European university alliance that aims to provide high-quality education and innovative research. ATHENA (Advanced Technology through Higher Education and Novel Approaches) unites ten European universities, jointly offering an attractive, flexible and practice-oriented programme for students, researchers, lecturers and employees from technology and administration. Supported by regional industry partners, new ideas and research results are actively disseminated to society. We are committed to ensuring that university is not only a place for students, teachers, and researchers, but also benefits society as a whole!
The University of Siegen has been a member of the Alliance since 2020. After a funding phase from 2020-2023 by the European Commission and the DAAD, ATHENA has been financed since October 2023 from project funds raised with the support of the partner universities. In June 2024, ATHENA was awarded the "Seal of Excellence" by the European Commission, recognising the high quality of our educational, research and impact initiatives at European level.
Encouraged by the Seal of Excellence, the rectors of all 10 participating universities have agreed to further expand ATHENA as a European university alliance in order to work together to strengthen the European educational landscape.
This website provides an overview of ATHENA's news, events and offers that are relevant to the University of Siegen. Further information can also be found on the website of ATHENA European University.
The "European Universities" is an ambitious EU initiative that aims to forge alliances between higher education institutions across Europe for the benefit of their students, staff and society. The initiative is primarily implemented through Erasmus+ funding. Currently, 65 European university alliances are receiving financial support from the European Commission. A further eight networks have been awarded the "Seal of Excellence".