The governance structure of the INVEST Centre of Excellence has been formally approved by the Rector’s Assembly at Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca. Coordinated by Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, the Centre is designed to foster transdisciplinary research that addresses regional sustainability challenges across Europe.

 

A Strategic Pillar for Regional Sustainability

The INVEST Centre of Excellence is one of the three strategic pillars of the INVEST alliance, with a focus on:

  • Water, Energy, Food, and Environment Nexus
  • Quality of Life
  • Entrepreneurship

The Centre’s goal is to serve as a collaborative platform where research and innovation come together to create sustainable solutions with both regional and global relevance.

Next Steps: Principal Investigators’ Kick-off Meeting

With governance approval now in place, the next step is the Principal Investigators’ kick-off meeting, scheduled for December in Reims. This meeting will establish collaborative priorities, aligning research efforts to support INVEST’s overarching objectives in European higher education and sustainable development.