Aims and tasks

The aims of Cumulus

To strive for excellence and innovations in art, design and media.
To promote and safeguard the fundamental values and autonomy of universities, colleges, academies and schools in art, design and media.
To promote a diversity of approach to educational and research issues.
To create an Academic Forum for advancement of higher education and research in art, design and media.
To represent higher education in art, design and media and to influence policy making on a national, international and European level, particularly in relation to the European Union.
To work for the quality standards and full recognition of the professions in art, design and media.
To promote co-operation and mutual benefit of different stakeholders.

To assist academic institutions of art, design and media in their development and in enhancing their contribution to society.
To promote a dialogue between Cumulus and international professional organisations such as ICSID, IFI, ICOGRADA, BEDA and others.
To promote a dialogue between Cumulus and national and international academic institutions and associations.
To use the mobility of academic staff and students more efficiently to support academic aims.
To encourage co-operation between higher education networks in art, design and media and the development of effective networks.
To promote co-operation between academic institutions of higher education in art, design and media and the world of business.
To promote the value of design in basic education, to promote design education in primary and secondary schools.
To provide the Members of the Association with information about the educational, research and cultural policies of different countries and the EU.
To initiate joint projects such as competitions, exhibitions and awards to promote innovative work in art, design and media. Through publications, keep up a high profile of the Association and its Members.
To collect and distribute basic information about Members: economic turnover, funding, number of students and faculty etc.