HigherED4Industry

Sustainable competitiveness in the twin transition through higher education staff acquisition – academia-industry collaboration and hybrid careers supporting experienced professionals in accessing the teaching and research professions in HE in Europe

2024 – 2026

Overview of the project

HigherED 4 Industry aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry by supporting experienced professionals in transitioning to teaching and research roles within higher education institutions across Europe. The project’s main objectives are to foster academia-industry collaboration and to enable hybrid careers for professionals seeking to contribute their expertise to higher education. In the context of post-COVID recovery and the twin green and digital transitions, this project aims to empower higher education institutions as they adapt to the shifts in the education and industry landscapes.

Through research, peer learning activities, workshops and the identification of good practices, HigherED4Industry will produce guidelines for higher education institutions and policy recommendations that will focus on tackling the barriers faced by experienced professionals willing to access the teaching and the research professions in HE, in order to reduce staff shortages and foster the development of relevant skills and programmes, contributing significantly to the overall advancement of higher education across Europe.