In March, 35 students from across the IN.TUNE Alliance gathered in The Hague for an intensive week-long seminar on sound system design and optimisation, led by acclaimed sound system engineer Merlijn van Veen. With sessions held in Studio 1 and the Concert Hall of the Royal Conservatoire, the course combined theoretical insight with hands-on experimentation, guided by Van Veen’s energetic and engaging teaching style.

Working with measurement microphones, real-time data and their own laptops, students explored the intricate relationship between acoustics, perception, and technology — sharpening their skills in both analysis and creative problem-solving.

The eLearning Working Group, part of the work package on Seamless Mobilities for Students and Staff, held its annual meeting from 19-21 March 2025 at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (mdw). The meeting focused on sharing knowledge, experiences, and best practices related to learning management systems for music education and low-latency systems for distance music performance. These discussions will help shape IN.TUNE's approach to eLearning.

Over two days, the eLearning Working Group members, which brings together eLearning advisers and AV experts from all partner universities, exchanged ideas on a unified approach to distance learning in music and arts education. They also explored effective ways to use low-latency systems for remote performance.

On the final day, the group further explored how learning management systems can support the development of joint educational formats and student-led projects that foster collaboration across institutions.

On 26-27 February 2025, representatives of the IN.TUNE Alliance joined more than 450 participants at the high-level event Shaping the future: European universities alliances for a competitive Europe, hosted by the European Commission in Brussels. This two-day meeting brought together European University Alliances, Members of the European Parliament, regional and national authorities, higher education stakeholders, and private sector leaders to discuss the next steps for strengthening the European Higher Education Area.

IN.TUNE was represented in the meeting by co-Secretary General Martin Prchal, Alliance Financial Manager Karoline Hovland and Alliance Administrative Manager Dušanka Jelenkovic Vidovic, joined by two rectors of IN.TUNE partner universities—Kaarlo Hilden, rector of the University of Arts Helsinki, and Emilie Delorme, director of the Paris Conservatory, who took part in the closed meeting between the European Commissioner and university rectors.

A special highlight of IN.TUNE’s contribution was the performance by the Susato Trio, students of the joint master’s programme ECMAster co-developed by IN.TUNE universities. The trio not only shared their music but also their personal experience of cross-border learning and artistic collaboration—a living example of what transnational cooperation in higher education can look like when put into practice.

Save the date for the IN.TUNE Staff Week from 1 to 5 April 2025 at mdw University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna and Royal Conservatoire The Hague. This event brings together members of the Alliance Administrative Committee, personnel from financial and HR offices, administration and teachers from all partner universities for an engaging exchange of expertise and best practices.