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Teaming Up: Internal Kick-Off Event for the Across Alliance at Perpignan University Via Domitia

Across Task Team (Co)-leaders and Work Package Leaders gather for a two-day working session to structure upcoming tasks and connect with their international peers.
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January 2025

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Event Overview


Perpignan, France – The Across alliance will officially kick off with an internal onboarding event on January 23-24, 2025, at Perpignan University (UPVD), Mailly campus. This event is designed to bring together task team leaders, co-leaders, and approximately 50 participants from various European institutions.

Kick-Off Highlights


The agenda includes presentations on the project’s mission, vision, and the achievements of similar EU alliances, followed by joint sessions on project structure, success criteria, governance, and finance. Additionally, there will be a workshop on the Across eCampus and discussions on Work Package (WP) priorities, workflows, and the prestructuring of the workplan for the first year.

Networking and Collaboration


A key focus of the event is facilitating introductions among participants and strengthening relationships across teams. Task team members will have the opportunity to meet their respective work package leaders and collaborate on refining project plans.

Looking Ahead: Upcoming Celebration


The event will be followed by a festive kick-off celebration from March 4-7, 2025, at Chemnitz University of Technology, where around 200 Across staff members and students will gather for workshops and a celebratory gathering.

About the University of Perpignan Via Domitia

For over 670 years, the Université de Perpignan Via Domitia has stood as a leader in knowledge, research, and innovation, both locally and internationally. Its multidisciplinary approach, central to its identity, positions it as a key player in the development and competitiveness of the Occitanie region. Located at the crossroads of the Toulouse-Montpellier-Barcelona triangle, it plays a significant role in cross-border relations. Its academic and research specializations address societal needs and the expectations of its partners, enhancing its national and international reputation.

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