HUMANE was set up in 1997 with the aim of grouping all Heads of university administration in Europe in an informal network devoted to professional development and best practice.

It has from the outset received encouragement and financial support from the European Commission.

One of the main activities of the network is the organization of 2 days Seminars (+), starting on Friday noon with a welcome lunch, in which all participants have the opportunity to meet/greet everyone in a warm and nice atmosphere.

Just after lunch, Seminar starts based on 7-8 presentations plus discussion on each, with the prime linking factor being the European dimension of higher education.