SHIFT-MED | Setting the Course for the Future of Universities

SHIFT-MED | Setting the Course for the Future of Universities

 A shared Mediterranean journey toward greener and smarter universities has officially begun.
On 23 January 2026, the SHIFT-MED consortium came together for its Virtual Kick-off Meeting, marking the starting point of a collective effort to reshape higher education through the twin green and digital transition.
More than an introductory meeting, this first exchange laid the foundations for:

 A common understanding of where our institutions stand today,

 A shared roadmap for the next 36 months, and

A joint ambition to position universities as drivers of sustainability, digital innovation, and social inclusion across the Mediterranean.

The discussion focused on:
The strategic vision and core logic of SHIFT-MED,
Coordination across Work Packages and governance structures,
Collaborative digital workspaces,
Timelines, roles, and implementation pathways.

Coordinated by the Université de Kairouan, SHIFT-MED brings together partners from Tunisia, Palestine, Türkiye, and Europe to support higher education institutions in becoming future-ready hubs aligned with the Green Deal, digital transformation, and quality assurance principles.
This is the beginning of a collaborative process built on trust, knowledge exchange, and long-term impact.

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