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CATALISI Final Conference to Take Place on 11 November 2025 in Amsterdam

| Sara Di Giorgio | news

The Final Conference of the CATALISI project will be held on 11 November 2025 at the Four Elements Hotel in Amsterdam. This one-day event will bring together policymakers, researchers, university leaders, and innovation stakeholders to reflect on the progress made and explore what lies ahead for systemic transformation in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).

Over the past three years, CATALISI has supported HEIs across Europe in designing and implementing strategies for institutional transformation through a set of targeted and innovative acceleration services. The Final Conference marks a key moment to present results, share lessons learned, and discuss future policy directions.

Key Highlights:

  • Presentation of CATALISI’s main results, including the theory of change and the acceleration framework for transformation in HEIs

  • A hands-on workshop on research culture and assessment—one of the key areas addressed by the project

  • A Dissemination & Networking Corner showcasing materials and experiences from participating projects

  • A policy validation session with sister projects (Accelerate Future HEI and aUPaEU) and stakeholders to discuss policy recommendations and the future of institutional transformation in academia

The event is open to practitioners, researchers, and policymakers interested in institutional innovation and the future of higher education in Europe.

📅 Date: 11 November 2025
🕘 Time: 08:30 – 16:00 CET
📍 Location: Four Elements Hotel Amsterdam
Bert Haanstrakade 1074, 1087 HJ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
📌More information on the website.

About the CATALISI Project

CATALISI (Grant Agreement n° 101094917) is a Coordination and Support Action funded by the European Union under HORIZON-WIDERA-2022-ERA-01-51. It aims to support Higher Education Institutions in implementing strategies for institutional transformation, with a focus on three key domains:

  • Research Careers and Talent Support

  • Research Modus Operandi, including Open Science and Public Engagement

  • Sustainable Research and Education

To support these efforts, the project developed seven acceleration services, including Living Labs, a Design Lab for Transformational Pathways, counselling, capacity building, skills foresight studies, a Marketplace, and a Community of Practice.

Collaboration with Skills4EOSC

Skills4EOSC and CATALISI have established a collaboration agreement to facilitate mutual exchange on shared areas of interest, including:

  • Legal and ethical aspects, IPR, FAIRification practices

  • Data management strategies and Open Science workflows

  • Sharing of activities, tools, and results developed by both projects

This partnership strengthens efforts toward the adoption of Open Science, the implementation of FAIR principles, and the advancement of systemic change in research and innovation.