Large 3D letters spelling "EUPeace" in blue and yellow displayed at the EUPeace Autumn Meetings 2025 in Pilsen, Czechia, with banners showing the alliance’s mission and partner universities.

EUPeace Mid-Term Assessment Confirms Progress and Defines Priorities for the Next Phase

Following a comprehensive mid-term assessment conducted in 2025, EUPeace has confirmed its strategic progress and defined eight priority fields to strengthen impact, coordination and long-term sustainability.

In the second half of 2025, EUPeace conducted a comprehensive mid-term assessment to evaluate the Alliance’s development, performance and overall impact. The review analysed operations, communication, participation and governance across all partner universities, providing a structured overview of progress and areas for further development.

A Comprehensive Multi-Level Evaluation

The assessment combined qualitative and quantitative data collected from all partner institutions. It examined strategic, operational and administrative dimensions of the project and followed a structured multi-step approach. This included analysis of leadership and coordination mechanisms, surveys among students and staff, evaluation of teaching activities, and systematic monitoring of the Alliance’s impact.

The results confirm that EUPeace is progressing in line with its strategic objectives. At the same time, the evaluation identified concrete achievements, challenges and areas where structures and processes can be further strengthened.

Eight Priority Fields for the Next Phase

Based on the findings, eight priority fields of action were defined to guide the second phase of the Alliance’s development:

  • Institutional Participation
  • Awareness of Alliance Objectives
  • Administrative and Financial Aspects
  • Internal Communication and Coordination
  • Student and Non-Academic Staff Involvement
  • Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
  • Monitoring and Feedback Loops
  • Institutional Ownership and Sustainability

For each field, the assessment outlines concrete recommendations as well as the responsible work packages and bodies. This structured follow-up ensures that identified challenges are translated into actionable measures and that implementation responsibilities are clearly assigned.

Contact

Inja Stojkić
University of Mostar
Progress chart showing EUPeace mid-term assessment milestone achieved© AI-generated and Inja Stojkić

Strengthening Impact and Long-Term Sustainability

The full assessment document, including the priority areas and recommended measures, was reviewed and formally approved by the Governing Board on 17 February 2026. The endorsed actions now serve as guidance for the second phase of the EU-funded project and for the continued institutional consolidation of EUPeace.

By linking evaluation results directly to governance decisions and implementation structures, the Alliance aims to strengthen its impact, improve coordination, and ensure the long-term sustainability of its initiatives across all partner universities.

Area

About EUPeaceEducationOutreach

Group

AcademicsAdministrative StaffSocietyStudents

Initiative

EUPeace as AllianceEUPeace project (2023-2027)

University

University of Calabria

Activity

Governing Board (GB)