Chernihiv Polytechnic Participates in the EURASHE General Assembly

On October 29, 2026, Chernihiv Polytechnic National University participated in the General Assembly meeting of the European Association for Applied Sciences in Higher Education (EURASHE). Chernihiv Polytechnic is a full member of EURASHE. The meeting was held in a hybrid format at the Applied Sciences House in Brussels. EURASHE unites higher education institutions operating in
professional and applied higher education, representing their interests in shaping the educational and research policy of the European Union.

Assembly participants approved the association’s budget for 2027 and reviewed the updated election procedure for the Board. The main part of the meeting was dedicated to the new EU Multiannual Financial Framework for 2028–2034 and its significance for higher education, research, and innovation.

EURASHE presented its key positions regarding the EU budget. The association emphasizes that the next budget must significantly increase investments in education, research, and innovation; funding should rely on the real needs of business and society, take into account regional specifics, and develop regional innovation ecosystems through smart specialization. Participants were also presented with the association’s vision regarding the future Tenth EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10). Among EURASHE’s key recommendations for FP10 are increasing the program budget to 200 billion euros, reducing administrative barriers, maintaining a balance between fundamental and applied research, and broader involvement of applied higher education institutions in consortia.

The meeting also addressed closer policy alignment in research, innovation, and higher education within the European Research Area and the updating of the Bologna Process. Its basic architecture is preserved but adapted to the needs of lifelong learning, micro-credentials, and the development of artificial intelligence. In particular, an updated edition of the Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance (ESG 2027), co-authored by EURASHE, is being prepared for approval by the Bologna Follow-Up Group (BFUG). At the end of the meeting, current and planned EURASHE events were presented.

Membership in EURASHE and participation in the association’s meetings help Chernihiv Polytechnic stay informed about changes in European educational policy and funding programs. Moreover, they expand the university’s partner network with European applied higher education institutions and open new opportunities for joint international projects.