Selected from ten recently registered CoPs, the winners were recognised for their strong alignment with Aurora’s core values and their demonstrated impact.
The Permahaven Research Group (PRG) was praised for its commitment to sustainability through deeply embedded collaboration between universities and local communities, delivering tangible societal impact via regenerative, place-based learning environments.
Peace in Practice Across Universities stood out for its contribution to societal change-making, translating principles of peace, democratic participation, and global citizenship into collaborative educational initiatives and public engagement activities.
SSTC-FSCC was recognised for its exemplary global collaboration model, fostering equitable partnerships between the Global South and North and addressing food systems and climate resilience through inclusive, participatory approaches.
About the CoP Awards
The Aurora Communities of Practice Awards recognise outstanding achievements, innovative practices, and inspiring individuals or teams involved in Aurora’s CoPs. The awards aim to celebrate excellence, facilitate the exchange of best practices, and promote Aurora’s core values of collaboration, societal impact, and sustainability.
Currently registered Communities of Practice include:
- Permahaven Research Group (PRG)
- Peace in Practice Across Universities
- Supporting Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors
- The seizmic Community of Practice: Social Entrepreneurship Education, Impact Competencies, and Systemic Change
- Co-Creating Global Education: The Aurora Internationalisation of the Curriculum CoP
- INSIGHTS
- LOUIS: Learning Outcomes in University for Impact on Society
- Low-Dimensional Materials for Advanced (Bio)Sensing
- Aurora Research Managers
- South-South and Triangular Cooperation on Food Systems and Climate Change (SSTC-FSCC)
The Aurora Annual Conference 2026 also highlighted how the achievements of Aurora’s first decade have laid a strong foundation for its next phase of development. By combining thoughtful reflection on ten years of progress with a forward-looking vision, the conference demonstrated the vital role European university alliances can play in shaping a more connected, inclusive, and resilient higher education landscape.
