Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Edinburgh Napier University, Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences in Helsinki, Oslo Metropolitan University and University College Ghent are the founders of the Urban Research and Education Knowledge Alliance that have been brought together around the shared themes of applied research, professional education, focus on our students’ future world of work and the professional development of our staff.
On November 28-29, 2016, this strategic alliance was officially launched in Amsterdam, by signing the cooperation agreement by the above-mentioned partners and holding its first annual conference.