[1] The network's objective is to strategically represent its members in the decision-making process at EU level, thus shaping their future and promoting their role in European societies.
[2] Further to its policy advocacy activity, the network also strengthens cooperation opportunities among its members in areas of mutual interest and raises their visibility via a dedicated communication strategy.
Over the past years there have been changes in the membership of the network with some institutions leaving and new ones joining.
[12] The network is led by the assembly of Rectors, Vice-Chancellors and Presidents of its member universities.
The current president is Prof. Dag Rune Olsen (Rector of UiT – The Arctic University of Norway).