Q-Helix
Q-Helix: The Inclusive European University guided by the Quintuple Helix Compass
Q-Helix is an international alliance of higher education institutions led by WSB University. It brings together universities and partners from across Europe to strengthen education, research, innovation, international cooperation and social engagement.
About the Alliance
Since October 2025, Q-Helix has been officially included among the European Universities Alliances. The alliance develops a long-term joint educational strategy based on international cooperation, inclusive academic communities, flexible learning pathways and European values.
Its vision is connected with the Quintuple Helix model, linking academia, business, public institutions, civil society and the natural environment in order to respond to complex social, economic and environmental challenges.
Strategic Focus Areas
These areas support the creation of strong cooperation ecosystems involving universities, enterprises, public authorities, agencies and civil society organisations.
What does Q-Helix create for the academic community?
International Learning
Flexible learning pathways, joint educational activities and COIL-based international cooperation.
Research Cooperation
Research mobility, scientific publications and stronger links between education, research and innovation.
European Cooperation
A shared European inter-university campus and cooperation with stakeholders from different sectors.
Planned Activities
- 4 international conferences
- 4 international summer or winter schools
- international research mobilities
- scientific publications
- flexible learning paths using COIL
- International Centre for Quality of Education and Research within the Q-Helix Alliance
Why is it important?
Q-Helix strengthens the internationalisation of WSB University and creates new opportunities for students, researchers, doctoral candidates and academic staff.
It supports digital and green transformation, inclusive education, European cooperation and the development of practical solutions to real-world challenges.
Q-Helix Partner Institutions
Poland - Alliance Leader
Germany
Slovakia
Kosovo
Romania
Belgium
Lithuania
France
Portugal - Porto
Ukraine - Associated Partner
Ukraine - Associated Partner