Disaster Resilient Universities
The topic of disaster resilience is equally paramount: from wildfires to human-originated disasters (major accidents, crashes, infrastructural failure, etc), HEIs must be prepared to act timely in case of emergency and prove resilient in the aftermath. The Disaster-Resilient Universities (DRU) project is a timely and vital initiative to address the challenges posed by natural disasters and enhance preparedness, mitigation, and response capabilities within HEIs. The DRU project aims to proactively address this challenge by fostering collaboration and innovation among HEIs throughout Europe and beyond.
The project will catalyze positive change, empowering universities to effectively respond to crises through organized cooperation and the development of creative catastrophe action strategies. By identifying and curating best practices in disaster resilience from global universities and organizations, the project aims to create a rich repository of strategies that have proven effective in enhancing safety, preparedness, and response capabilities. The DRU Project is an Erasmus + KA220-HED - Cooperation partnerships in higher education project with a duration of 24 –months.
The DRU project's main objective is to address both the prevention and mitigation of disaster consequences through a cooperative and innovative approach, fostering a culture of preparedness, collaboration, and community support. The DRU project's core objectives are designed to achieve tangible and transformative results, ensuring disaster resilience becomes an integral part of partners HEI and beyond.
The specific objectives are intricately linked to the priorities set forth by the Erasmus+ program, particularly in promoting inter-connected higher education systems and enhancing safety within the HE community.