The European Commission has just announced the results of its latest university funding proposal, called the European Universities Initiative. The initiative attracted 17 alliances involving 114 higher education institutions from across the continent. In this podcast, we are talking to Olga Wessels, a delegate from the Brussels branch of the European Consortium of Innovative Universities, or ECIU, which is one of the largest alliances awarded funding via the initiative. This podcast forms part of a series, produced and disseminated by ESNA Media, on the subject of higher education and science policy. Produced and edited by George Oliver and Tino Brömme Audio editing by George Oliver Music by Zende Music, Bologna ESNA European Higher Education News, Berlin www.esna.tv