FORTHEM Alliance brings together nine multidisciplinary public research universities with strong regional anchoring in Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Norway, Poland, Romania, and Spain. The Alliance acts as a lasting and institutionally embedded European partnership, firmly anchored in the strategies, structures, and daily cooperation of its partner universities. Through collaboration across education, research, innovation, and societal engagement, FORTHEM connects students, researchers, staff, and regional ecosystems across Europe. Our Vision: We shape the next generation of creative minds and responsible citizens committed to addressing societal challenges through European cooperation, openness, and innovation.