We are thrilled to announce that two of our members ,Common Purpose, RMIT Europe and EIT Urban Mobility have today announced a new partnership to deliver 'Urban Changemakers', a strategic initiative designed to empower universities to lead in urban regeneration and reimagine civic life.

Adirupa Sengupta, Common Purpose Group Chief Executive, said universities are uniquely placed to lead on urban change and regeneration. 

"As civic institutions rooted in place and connected globally, they have the opportunity – and responsibility – to support the resilience and wellbeing of the cities and communities they call home."

Marta Fernandez Bertos, Executive Director at RMIT Europe, said the strategic initiative is strongly aligned with RMIT’s commitment to serving its communities and its focus on regeneration. 

"Universities – as knowledge powerhouses – have the responsibility to contribute to the urban settings where they operate."

Martin Vendel, Academy Director at EIT Urban Mobility, said the new collaboration contributes to the academy’s ambitions in accelerating the transition to more liveable urban spaces.

Expressions of interest are now being accepted for universities looking to participate in the initiative’s foundation year, which will launch in September 2025: https://lnkd.in/gbeyYaDS

Urban Changemakers is co-funded by European funding.