Instead of explaining everything to you here, we thought it would be more fun to let the people behind-the-scenes tell you themselves! The new video campaign is an opportunity to meet the passionate individuals shaping the EC2U and learn more about the impact they are making1

Dive in and get to know us better through our video series!

As Vice-Rector for Campus Enhancement, Digitalization, and Sustainability, Alexander Freischlager, talks about the EC2U Alliance's dynamic and evolving nature. He focuses on Campus Life by organizing student events and science contests, and overseeing the university's multifunctional spaces. He strongly believes in the importance of collaborating between European countries to remain competitive and foster growth.

Marius Elflein, a student mobility coordinator, focuses on the EC2U sub-board of Sustainable Green Mobility. He helps map and implement sustainable practices while supporting students organize their study abroad programs. His insight into sustainability directly benefit the information students receive as part of their study abroad experience.

Verena Enzenhofer, a personal developer at Johannes Kepler University Linz, represents the work package focused on inclusiveness and well-being across EC2U campuses. Her key task is creating a comprehensive map of the various programs available to JKU students and staff. EC2U allows these local projects to connect internationally, fostering collaboration and bringing together people and cultures to share valuable experiences.

Iris Groher, Associate Professor and Dean of Education and Learning at the JKU, talks about the efforts in Work Package 3 to establish a Digital EC2U Alliance. By fostering innovative digital education and creating collaborative tools, she makes sure that the EC2U remains at the forefront of educational advancement, thereby benefiting both students and employees.

Andrei Mardare, an associate professor at the Institute of Chemical Technology of Inorganic Materials, focuses on developing new materials using combinatorial analysis, with a significant portion of these materials applied in the medical field. This connection to health technologies resulted in his actie involvement in the EC2U’s Work Package 4 (Good Health and Well-being). Together with colleagues from the JKU's Faculty of Engineering & Natural Sciences, Andrei is working on building a new curriculum for graduate students within the EC2U Alliance. His goal is to help shape the next generation of experts who will contribute to health and well-being through technological advancements.

Maria Buchmayr, representing the Sustainable Cities and Communities work package at JKU, discusses her role in EC2U projects aimed at advancing sustainability. By analyzing carbon footprints and fostering international collaboration, she highlights how EC2U drives innovation and promotes climate-neutral practices across Europe.

Claudio Biscaro, professor of Leadership and Change Management at JKU, is part of the EC2U task force dedicated to enhancing doctoral education. By sharing resources, knowledge, and best practices, he highlights how EC2U aims to provide PhD students with unparalleled opportunities across European universities, shaping the professionals of the future.

Elisabeth Ulbrich, head of the LIT Open Innovation Center at the JKU, talks about the EC2U Innovation Hub and its role in fostering entrepreneurial thinking. By growing talent through the Entrepreneurial Academy and building expert networks, she highlights how the EC2U gives students and researchers valuable opportunities to collaborate and pursue innovation across Europe.

As the EC2U Alliance's communication officer at the JKU, Gregor Pechmann talks about just how important effective communication is. He explains how the EC2U message is being shared across Europe, how students, employees, and citizens are connecting by means of various platforms in an effort to encourage collaboration, creativity, and continental growth.

Elke Reisinger, part of the EC2U Communication and Dissemination team, works on a joint strategy to share the alliance’s values, goals, and projects with students, university staff, and the wider public. By fostering dialogue among stakeholders, her efforts help maximize EC2U’s impact across local, regional, and European levels.

Paul shares a student's perspective, explaining how the EC2U offers students countless academic and extracurricular opportunities. Students accquire international exposure and build networks that prepare them to pursue global careers by taking part in mobility programs and through professional development opportunities.

Manfred Heublein talks about his responsibilities to facilitate the JKU's contributions to the EC2U Alliance. He points out just how unique the EC2U Alliance is because the alliance brings students, researchers, and administrative employees together, creating a sense of shared European identity. Manfred encourages everyone at the JKU to become a part of this exciting European University network and discover the opportunities that the EC2U has to offer.

Andrea Steiner-Cardell, local coordinator of the EC2U Alliance at JKU, highlights the diverse forms of internationalization, from intercultural experiences to cross-disciplinary collaboration. As Mobility Officer, she connects students, staff, and institutions, fostering networks, lifelong learning, and open communication while inspiring everyone to contribute with their unique strengths.

Adriana Estrada, the local EC2U Alliance coordinator, talks about her role as a main point of contact as part of the Sustainable Cities and Communities work package and the Innovation Hub. Focusing on research, student volunteering, and community involvement, she also works to enhance the Alliance’s visibility and promote events that encourage collaboration efforts designed to support creating a better future.