Overview
A German-Ukrainian university network built for long-term collaboration
What ConnectED creates
The network links institutional cooperation with individual engagement, creating a shared academic space for collaboration, mutual learning, and long-term project development.The network links institutional cooperation with individual engagement, creating a shared academic space for collaboration, mutual learning, and long-term project development.
ConnectED builds on established partnerships between German and Ukrainian universities while fostering new connections, creating a shared space for collaboration, mutual learning and the development of joint initiatives and projects. It brings together diverse perspectives from across the academic community and supports both institutional cooperation and individual engagement.
With a particular focus on sustainable development and environmental protection, ConnectED contributes to strengthening higher education systems, supporting capacity building and promoting international collaboration. It also fosters the development of joint educational and research formats, helping to prepare professionals capable of addressing complex societal and environmental challenges, while remaining open to collaboration across a wide range of academic fields.
Shared focus
- Long-term partnerships between universities and organisations that create a sustainable foundation for cooperation.
- Knowledge exchange and mutual learning across institutions, disciplines and countries.
- Sustainability and environmental responsibility as a shared direction for education, research and innovation.
- Joint education, research and capacity building that strengthen institutions and support professional development.
How Collaboration Takes Shape
ConnectED brings together trusted partnerships, fresh institutional connections, and a shared environment for developing initiatives across teaching, research, and exchange.Network Development
Strengthening trusted partnerships while creating opportunities for new universities and organizations to join the ConnectED Network.
Knowledge Exchange
Connecting people and expertise through academic exchange, interdisciplinary collaboration and mutual learning.
Collaborative Projects
Working together on sustainability challenges by developing projects focused on environmental protection and sustainable development.
Education & Research
Co-creating educational and research initiatives that build institutional capacity, deliver long-term impact and address shared societal and environmental challenges.
Project Partners
The project is implemented jointly by the three core university partners behind ConnectED.
Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development
National Forestry University of Ukraine
