Passion for
progress
ACEEU is a globally operating quality assurance and project development body that drives knowledge, innovation and progress in higher education. We do so by evaluating universities around the world with respect to their entrepreneurship and community engagement practice. Ultimately aiming to contribute to the development of a more sustainable and inclusive society, we dedicate our work to making higher education more impactful and relevant to the needs of the society by accrediting universities, and by conducting research and development projects for the European Commission.

Operating globally
since 2016

EU-funded Projects

International Accreditations

Explore our
job vacancies

We are looking for outstanding individuals with the passion and drive required to shape the future of higher education.

The how

The way we work



Committed to pushing the boundaries of knowledge and shaping the future of higher education, we celebrate our own way of working.

We innovate

We challenge the status quo to design new solutions that can make an impact.

We collaborate & support

We believe in the power of working together to create extraordinary results.

We celebrate diversity

We understand that innovation happens at the intersection of different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We learn every day

We believe in the transformative power of feedback and feed-forward processes. We learn and support each other’s professional development and work.

We use technology smartly

We believe in the power of software and technology to enable efficient work.

We are truly global

We foster international collaboration to transform higher education and society.
The whom

Meet the ACEEU team



It is all about people! We are a team of professionals who are passionate about what we do. Learn more about our team members by exploring their profiles!

Prof. Dr. Thorsten Kliewe Chair

Dr. Lina Landinez CEO

Aventia Wilona-Jülich Manager, Operations Strategy and Excellence

Federica Casaccio International Relationship Manager

Emmanuel Ohene Specialist, Sustainability in Higher Education

Erin Kummer International Project Officer

Angela Hernandez International Project Officer

Michael Kliewe IT Specialist

Jeldo Meppen Digital Solutions Designer

Adekola Ashonibare Junior International Project Officer

Pamela Maldini Project Assistant

    Our Projects


    ACEEU pushes the boundaries of innovation, knowledge and technolgy through a variety of EU-funded projects. Explore some examples of our work below.

    Women Entrepreneurs in Regional Inclusive Ecosystems

    University to Society Innomediaries in Albania: Co-Production of Knowledge and Research that Matters

    European Deans Council for Designing Sustainability Impact Roadmaps

    Fostering Student Engagement through AI-driven Qualitative Quality AssurancePractices

    Responsible Innovation-Led Entrepreneurial University Transformation Centres (Ecosystem Integration Labs)

    Building an Ecosystem for 21st Century Skills Education in STEM

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    Watch the video of our last event
    ACEEU hosts impactful events to bring together its international community and to share knowledge and best practices. Watch the video of our last event, the 2022 ACEEU Stakeholders Forum.
    Work environment


    The ACEEU Office is located at the Wilhelm-Schickard-Campus in Münster's technology park, next to high-tech firms, research centres and innovative start-ups. The ACEEU Office features a modern work environment with two meeting rooms, and individual workstations equipped with height-adjustable desks and two screens for efficient work. Every office room is equipped with a whiteboard to foster creativity and collaboration.

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