Inclusive Student Civic Engagement as a Pathway for Enhanced Skills & Competences in Professional Higher Education

News  from the EngageAll project

The first EngageAll peer learning webinar was held on 27 May 2025, titled “Empowering Student Engagement: Inclusion and civic Participation in Professional Higher Education ”.

The webinar explored innovative approaches to student engagement and civic participation in professional higher education. 

 The webinar consisted of discussions, workshops and presentations, including from representatives of the European Commission (DG EAC), European Students’ Union (ESU), the Centre for European Volunteering (CEV) and the European association for the Applied Sciences in Higher Education (EURASHE).

You can now watch the recording of the webinar below and learn more on how  higher education institutions can create more inclusive environments that empower students to become active citizens in both academic and civic spaces.

About

The EngageAll project addresses the crucial role of Professional Higher Education (PHE) institutions in fostering active citizenship and highlights the wide-ranging benefits of student involvement beyond academic study. This includes participation in institutional initiatives, local community projects, and activities addressing broader societal challenges.

With a focus on the unique and diverse student body within PHE, EngageAll pays specific attention to challenges students face in balancing academic commitments with extracurricular activities.

Purpose

EngageAll aims to:
• Raise awareness of the importance of student engagement and civic involvement in developing key competencies.
• Promote wider inclusion, particularly for underrepresented students facing socio-economic or cultural barriers.
• Develop tools and strategies to support PHE institutions in facilitating student engagement and civic participation.

Vision

EngageAll empowers Professional Higher Education (PHE) students to actively participate in student engagement and civic activities, regardless of background, for a richer learning experience, enhanced employability, and a stronger link between education and society.
By making these opportunities more visible, accessible, and valued, EngageAll fosters the development of essential skills, civic values, and democratic engagement, building a bridge between higher education and civil society.