Advantage for candidates and institutions of joining forces in the creation, dissemination, and application of knowledge
Usefulness of sharing experience and research strengths as institutions
Mutually enhancing the capacity and quality of research and research training
Postgraduate student supervision leading to a jointly awarded PhD degree in Interactive and Cognitive Environments
Enhance co-operation in scientific research through collaboration in activities of shared interest as well through the sharing of experiences in the use of technical and scientific equipment