3i Network

Interregional Internationalisation Initiative University Network

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Founded in 2020, the Interregional Internationalisation Initiative University Network (3i Network) brings together the universities of Ghent, KU Leuven, Kent and Lille to tackle the challenges shared by the regions of Flanders, Kent and Hauts-de-France in collaboration with stakeholders in the public and private sectors.

Since its creation, the 3i Network has…

400

Enabled short international placements at member institutions

52

Established a system for co-supervision of theses by member universities

34

Funded projects

Members of the 3i Network

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Anchored in an area characterised by multiple challenges, but also a strong potential for scientific, economic and social innovation, the University of Lille is a co-founder of the 3i Network together with KU Leuven (KULAK) in Belgium, theUniversity of Ghent and theUniversity of Kent in the United Kingdom. The network’s founding universities are convinced that cooperation fosters innovation and creativity, generating projects that benefit the population, businesses and other regional organisations.

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The international 3i network brings together four universities: