ATHENA
ATHENA European University
ATHENA European University is an alliance of 10 universities in Europe.
Partner Universities
ATHENA Clusters
In order to better coordinate cooperation projects in research and teaching, ATHENA partner universities have agreed to form thematic clusters that reflect some of our joint research priorities.
An overview of our activities can be found in the Shared Resources Directory (SRD). Explore our interactive platform and connect with other ATHENA partners to exchange ideas and initiate joint projects.
Digital transformation changes the way we obtain information, communicate, learn, work and consume – basically, the way we live. The Hub actively drives the ongoing digital transformation, leveraging technologies like edge intelligence, artificial intelligence, nanoelectronics, embedded systems, software engineering, and ICT.
It aims to harness technological progress to enhance regional competitiveness, create prosperity, and improve citizens’ quality of life. It is committed to shaping the digital transformation in a socially acceptable way, aligned with fundamental values.
With a focus on industries like metal processing, agrifood, chemical, pharmaceutical, automotive, and textiles, the Sustainable Production Hub supports the ecological transition of secondary sector industries within ATHENA ecosystems.
It embraces concepts such as Industry 4.0, circular economic systems, carbon-neutral manufacturing, intelligent recycling, resource efficiency and smart (energy) materials, along with hydrogen technology.
Addressing the global challenge of ensuring healthy living with a growing population and resource restrictions, the Health and Nutrition Hub concentrates on developing and utilising advanced medical and agricultural technologies.
Activities include mobile digital medicine, health in rural areas, Agriculture 4.0, food safety, assistive technologies, ubiquitous contaminant detection and capture, tailored to the local context of ATHENA ecosystems.
In this cluster, we combine fields such as media and communication, digital interactive media, cultural management, arts, education, cultural heritage, digital marketing, AR/VR solutions, virtual production, creative entrepreneurship, advertising, branding, creative writing, publishing, translation, and numerous other fields.
Four major thematic directions that hold significant potential for collaboration are: Cultural Heritage, Digital Humanities, Digital Media Production with AI, Film and Visual Production. The interdisciplinary nature makes this cluster an ideal domain for fostering innovation and creating a dynamic and versatile platform for collaboration.