Interoperability: The Cornerstone of OpenEU’s Vision for a Connected European Higher Education

The latest issue of the European Digital Hub newsletter spotlights OpenEU’s efforts to advance interoperability in European higher education. It features an interview with Pastora Martínez Samper (Commissioner for International Action at UOC and OpenEU Alliance Coordinator), Àlex Hinojo (OpenEU Secretary General), and Virgínia Sánchez Román (Director of European Initiatives and OpenEU Institutional Coordinator at UOC). They discuss key aspects of interoperability and virtual mobility, highlighting the challenges and opportunities of building a more connected European higher education space.

At the core of this vision, interoperability is more than a technological requirement—it is a strategic enabler of cross-border collaboration, student mobility, and institutional synergy. By breaking down administrative and technical barriers, OpenEU is fostering a more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable higher education ecosystem.

The interview also explores OpenEU’s commitment to institutional collaboration, digital transformation, and ethical and sustainable education practices. The discussion touches on the importance of policy alignment, governance frameworks, and shared digital infrastructures to enhance student mobility across Europe.

Read the full interview below