The EUNIS Enterprise Architecture Special Interest Group provides a collaborative platform for Higher Education Institutions to address the crucial need for describing their operational landscape in a unified way. We focus on defining and connecting core capabilities – the fundamental abilities of the institution – with the underlying services, processes, information and technology that deliver them. Crucially, this includes understanding the flow of information (data) that underpins these activities and how they collectively contribute to delivering value through defined value streams. Through a co-creation approach, proficient EA practitioners share practical examples and insights, significantly lowering the entry barrier and reducing the individual burden of documenting this complex landscape. This joint effort in building a shared, capability-centric understanding, enriched with insights into data and value streams, provides a powerful foundation. Most importantly, directly supports the modeling and understanding the impact of change. By providing a clear, interconnected view of the institution, this collaborative work empowers HEIs to anticipate the effects of strategic initiatives, technological advancements, or process improvements, thereby facilitating effective decision-making and successful transformation. The shared knowledge and unified terminology developed through this group are tangible proof of the value of a collaborative approach to enterprise architecture in navigating and supporting change.
Mission
To advance Enterprise Architecture practices within Higher Education Institutions through collaborative knowledge sharing and the development of unified approaches, empowering the sector to effectively describe its operational landscape and model the impact of change.
Scope
The EUNIS Enterprise Architecture Special Interest Group serves as a platform for HEI practitioners to share expertise, knowledge, and best practices in Enterprise Architecture. Our scope includes:
2025-2026 main development topics:
Recurring activities
Upcoming events EA-SIG plans to be present at:
Past seminars/workshops:
The HERM-BRM model (Higher Education Reference Model, Business Reference Model) is currently evaluated in many countries and multiple Universities.Our community provides HERM model translations in european languages. We also provide reference models, visualisations, training, newsletters, supporting materials and workshops. All workshop and seminar materials are shared. (Note! Paid EUNIS membership required and enlisted as EA SIG member for file access).
We have active discussions, knowledge sharing and cooperation with UCISA and CAUDIT.
EA SIG summary 2024
We enjoyed a productive and insightful year in 2024! Read the EA SIG annual summary.
Best way to stay in tune with these themes is to participate in our monthly meetings (every month first Friday between September and May). We also continue organizing other workshops and do our best to regularly send out a newsletter to our member list.
Invitations and newsletter will only be sent out to our mailing list (ea@eunis.org). If you have not yet joined the list please do so (email: ea-sig-leaders@eunis.org).
Patrik Maltusch and Esa Suominen
Chairman and Secretary of the EUNIS EA SIG