Any HE institution joining an alliance needs to comprehend the role of the sense belonging and the impact of a common culture based on cooperation and support on sustaining growth of learning communities, both socially and emotionally, on long term. The project aims at: 1. Assessing the current operating culture of the partners and the internal factors that are likely reinforcing it. 2. Identifying levers for moving towards an inclusive culture 3. Developing a strategy for sustainable inclusion