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SUMMARY:U!REKA Local EduForum: VSB – Technical University of Ostrava
DESCRIPTION:VSB – Technical University of Ostrava is pleased to invite you to the Local EduForum\, which will take place online on November 5\, 2026 from 13:00 to 14:00 CET. \nJoin us and find out about the activities of the U!REKA alliance. This event will focus on research collaboration. \nProgramme\n13:05–13:25 \nDemocracies in Transformation’ within U!REKA*\, Minna-Kristiina Ruokonen-Engler \n13:25–13:35 \nU!Innovate – From Education to Innovation and Entrepreneurship within the U!REKA European University\, Hana Štverková \n13:35–13:55 \nArchitectural designs for Ostrava Main Station / Research into megaliths\, Ivona Dlábiková \nPlease confirm your attendance via the registration form. \n*In English\nAll the other presentations will be held in Czech. \nWe are looking forward to see you and connect online!
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/ureka-local-eduforum-vsb-technical-university-of-ostrava/
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SUMMARY:Climathon Frankfurt-Rhein-Main 2026
DESCRIPTION:Co-Creating Climate Solutions for a Zero-Carbon Future\nClimathon is a global movement bringing people together to develop innovative solutions for climate challenges. At Climathon Frankfurt-Rhein-Main 2026\, students from different disciplines will collaborate with regional partners\, experts and mentors to co-create ideas for a more sustainable future. \nFormat\n\n2-day on-campus innovation sprint\nInterdisciplinary collaboration\nInspiring keynote speakers\nNetworking opportunities\nIn English\nFree of charge\n\nWhat to expect?\n\nWork on real-world climate challenges\nCollaborate with other students\nGain hands-on innovation experience\nDevelop and pitch your ideas\nConnect with experts and organisations\n\nNo prior climate expertise needed — diverse perspectives and skills are welcome. \nBe part of a growing community of students and organisations shaping climate solutions in the Frankfurt-Rhein-Main region. Climathon is designed to spark ideas\, connections and long-term impact. Selected concepts may receive further visibility and support after the event. \nRegistration: please click here. \nContact Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences: Lydumila Lyubenova | lyubenova@fra-uas.de \n \n 
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/climathon-frankfurt-rhein-main-2026/
LOCATION:Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences\, Nibelungenplatz 1\, Frankfurt\, 60311\, Germany
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SUMMARY:U!REKA Thinkathon: Solve the City
DESCRIPTION:2 days event to co-create bold solutions for climate neutral\, sustainable and smart cities.\nNo single discipline owns the city. Bring your curiosity.\nWho can join?\n\nHigher education students and professors\nAny institution\nAny field of study\nNational & international\n\nWhat happens?\n\nBring diverse skills together\nTackle real-world city challenges\nCreate solutions that matter\nPrototype. Test. Pitch.\n\nWhere?\n\nESELx\, Polytechnic University of Lisbon\, Benfica Campus\n\nLink for registration 
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/ureka-thinkathon-solve-the-city/
LOCATION:Polytechnic University of Lisbon\, Lisbon\, Portugal
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SUMMARY:U!REKA Research Days 2026
DESCRIPTION:The U!REKA Research Days 2026\, hosted by VSB – Technical University of Ostrava in November 2026\, will bring together researchers and partners from across Europe to share ideas\, build collaborations\, and discuss innovation\, sustainability\, and resilient cities. \nThe programme will feature workshops\, networking\, and research presentations. \nMore information: U!REKA Research Days 2026  \nProgramme: U!REKA Research Days 2026 Programme \nRegistration link \n 
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/ureka-research-days-2026/
LOCATION:VSB – Technical University of Ostrava\, 17. listopadu 2172/15\, Ostrava\, Czech Republic
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20261124T160000
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SUMMARY:What is democracy\, and how does it matter? | U!REKA online-lecture series: Democracy under threat
DESCRIPTION:Democracy is one of the ‘core values’ of the European Union. Together with the rule of law and human rights\, it forms the normative basis for open\, inclusive and just societies committed to tolerance\, solidarity and non-discrimination. However\, scholars and commentators have been speaking about a ‘crisis of democracy’ for decades\, and it appears that this crisis has magnified in the last years. \nIn our online lecture series\, we analyse the present moment and discuss what conditions it – in economic\, political\, socio-cultural\, technological and ecological terms. And in so doing\, we explore what democracy is\, and what it could be\, how it is threatened and why and what can be done to defend and extend it in a sustainable way. \n24/11/2026\, 16:00-17:00 (CET) \nWhat is democracy\, and how does it matter?\nIn 1863\, Abraham Lincoln gave a concise definition of the democratic ideal: “government of the people\, by the people\, for the people”.  But how does this ideal square with life under capitalism? And where in society is democracy present or absent\, and how can it be strengthened? \nSpeaker: Alexander Gallas (Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences) \nChair: Michael Keaney (Metropolia University of Applied Sciences Helsinki) \nTarget Group \nLectures are open to everyone interested in questions of democracy and especially to all members of U!REKA universities including students and life-long learners. \nRegistration  \nis required – please click here. The online links will be provided by email together with the confirmation of the registration. \nMore information about the program.
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/what-is-democracy-and-how-does-it-matter-democracy-under-threat-ureka-online-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20261126T160000
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SUMMARY:The crisis of democracy revisited | U!REKA online-lecture series: Democracy under threat
DESCRIPTION:Democracy is one of the ‘core values’ of the European Union. Together with the rule of law and human rights\, it forms the normative basis for open\, inclusive and just societies committed to tolerance\, solidarity and non-discrimination. However\, scholars and commentators have been speaking about a ‘crisis of democracy’ for decades\, and it appears that this crisis has magnified in the last years. \nIn our online lecture series\, we analyse the present moment and discuss what conditions it – in economic\, political\, socio-cultural\, technological and ecological terms. And in so doing\, we explore what democracy is\, and what it could be\, how it is threatened and why and what can be done to defend and extend it in a sustainable way. \n26/11/2026\, 16:00-17:00 (CET) \nThe crisis of democracy revisited: What can we learn from the past 50 years?\nIn 1975\, the Trilateral Commission published an analysis of Western countries’ “ungovernability” or “excess” of democracy. Today\, few would argue seriously that there is an excess of democracy. Nevertheless\, ungovernability is more widely acknowledged amid a profound and deepening crisis of legitimacy. Whereas 50 years ago a powerful organised labour movement demanded greater workplace representation or industrial democracy\, 2026 is characterised by a pervasive and intensifying social insecurity. Predictable recourse to nationalism and militarism\, appeals to imagined glorious pasts\, and assignment of blame to convenient scapegoats all offer\, at best\, temporary distraction\, but ultimately serve to deepen popular discontent. How did we reach this historical moment? And what is to be done? \nSpeaker: Michael Keaney (Metropolia University of Applied Sciences Helsinki) \nChair: Alexander Gallas (Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences) \nTarget Group \nLectures are open to everyone interested in questions of democracy and especially to all members of U!REKA universities including students and life-long learners. \nRegistration  \nis required – please click here. The online links will be provided by email together with the confirmation of the registration. \nMore information about the program.
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/the-crisis-of-democracy-revisited-ureka-online-lecture-series-democracy-under-threat/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20261130T160000
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SUMMARY:U!REKA Knowledge Creating Community: Online Session for City and Regional Planners and Officers
DESCRIPTION:Summers are getting hotter\, and cities are on the front line. How can we design streets\, neighborhoods and buildings so that people stay safe and comfortable when temperatures rise? \nU!REKA European university alliance invites city and regional planners and officers as well as U!REKA researchers and other partners to a one-hour online session on heat stress and heat resilience in urban areas on Monday\, November 30th\, 2026\, from 15-16 (CET). \nProgramme\n\nWelcome words – Timo Nykopp from Metropolia UAS\nKeynote – Professor Jeroen Kluck from Amsterdam UAS\nModerated discussion on best practices and design guidelines in cities\nWays forward: how can we work together\n\nWhat to expect?\n\nShare what your city is doing\, and learn from other city officials\nLearn proven Dutch best practices for tackling heat stress in cities\nGet design guidelines that are practical for city and regional planners\nMeet partners interested in a joint Horizon Europe proposal\n\nWho is this for?\nThe session is open for city and regional planners and officers who want to tackle heat stress in their cities\, as well as U!REKA researchers and partners who work on climate adaptation\, urban planning\, or green infrastructure and/or are interested in the topic. \nKeynote\nJeroen Kluck is Professor of the Research group Climate Resilient Cities at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences and has led this research group since 2008. His work has helped shift the Dutch conversation from stormwater to urban heat\, indoors and outdoors\, and has resulted in design guidelines for heat resilience that are widely applied in the Netherlands. In 2021 he received the IXA Impact Award in the Environment & Climate category. He will share what has worked in practice and what other cities can take from it. \nHow to join?\nThe invitation and link will be shared based on the registration. Please register here by November 27\, 2026. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Lecturer Timo Nykopp from Metropolia UAS’ School of Smart Solutions: timo.nykopp@metropolia.fi.
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/ureka-knowledge-creating-community-online-session-for-city-and-regional-planners-and-officers/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20261207T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20261207T130000
DTSTAMP:20261105T144713Z
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SUMMARY:Democracy\, corruption and the shadow economy | U!REKA online-lecture series: Democracy under threat
DESCRIPTION:Democracy is one of the ‘core values’ of the European Union. Together with the rule of law and human rights\, it forms the normative basis for open\, inclusive and just societies committed to tolerance\, solidarity and non-discrimination. However\, scholars and commentators have been speaking about a ‘crisis of democracy’ for decades\, and it appears that this crisis has magnified in the last years. \nIn our online lecture series\, we analyse the present moment and discuss what conditions it – in economic\, political\, socio-cultural\, technological and ecological terms. And in so doing\, we explore what democracy is\, and what it could be\, how it is threatened and why and what can be done to defend and extend it in a sustainable way. \n07/12/2026\, 12:00-13:00 (CET)  \nDemocracy\, corruption and the shadow economy: Do countries that look more corrupt actually have larger shadow economies?\nCorruption is commonly measured through perceptions\, but how closely do those perceptions correspond to economic behavior? This lecture examines the relationship between perceived corruption\, institutional trust and the size of the shadow economy across countries. It asks whether countries that appear more corrupt also display more informal economic activity and explores what divergences between perception and economic evidence can tell us about institutional legitimacy\, tax morale\, and democratic governance. \nSpeaker: Fernando C. Gaspar (Polytechnic University of Lisbon) \nChair: Raul Gschrey (Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences) \nTarget Group \nLectures are open to everyone interested in questions of democracy and especially to all members of U!REKA universities including students and life-long learners. \nRegistration  \nis required – please click here. The online links will be provided by email together with the confirmation of the registration. \nMore information about the program.
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/democracy-corruption-and-the-shadow-economy-ureka-online-lecture-series-democracy-under-threat/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20261214T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20261214T170000
DTSTAMP:20261105T143636Z
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SUMMARY:Cyberlibertarianism: A threat to liberal democracy | U!REKA online-lecture series: Democracy under threat
DESCRIPTION:Democracy is one of the ‘core values’ of the European Union. Together with the rule of law and human rights\, it forms the normative basis for open\, inclusive and just societies committed to tolerance\, solidarity and non-discrimination. However\, scholars and commentators have been speaking about a ‘crisis of democracy’ for decades\, and it appears that this crisis has magnified in the last years. \nIn our online lecture series\, we analyse the present moment and discuss what conditions it – in economic\, political\, socio-cultural\, technological and ecological terms. And in so doing\, we explore what democracy is\, and what it could be\, how it is threatened and why and what can be done to defend and extend it in a sustainable way. \n14/12/2026\, 16:00-17:00 (CET)  \nCyberlibertarianism: A threat to liberal democracy\nThe contribution delves into questions discussed recently in the book by Quinn Slobodian and Ben Tarnoff on Muskism and takes a gender turn on it\, discussing why cyberlibertarianism has a special vision of the state and democracy\, and which gendered effects emerge from their vision of future\, AI-related capitalism. \nSpeaker: Stefanie Wöhl (University of Applied Sciences for Business and Society BFI Vienna) \nChair: Alexander Gallas (Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences) \nTarget Group \nLectures are open to everyone interested in questions of democracy and especially to all members of U!REKA universities including students and life-long learners. \nRegistration  \nis required – please click here. The online links will be provided by email together with the confirmation of the registration. \nMore information about the program.
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/cyberlibertarianism-a-threat-to-liberal-democracy-ureka-online-lecture-series-democracy-under-threat/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20270118T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20270118T170000
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SUMMARY:Enhancing democracy through affordable rental housing | U!REKA online-lecture series: Democracy under threat
DESCRIPTION:Democracy is one of the ‘core values’ of the European Union. Together with the rule of law and human rights\, it forms the normative basis for open\, inclusive and just societies committed to tolerance\, solidarity and non-discrimination. However\, scholars and commentators have been speaking about a ‘crisis of democracy’ for decades\, and it appears that this crisis has magnified in the last years. \nIn our online lecture series\, we analyse the present moment and discuss what conditions it – in economic\, political\, socio-cultural\, technological and ecological terms. And in so doing\, we explore what democracy is\, and what it could be\, how it is threatened and why and what can be done to defend and extend it in a sustainable way. \n18/01/2027\, 16:00-17:00 (CET) \nEnhancing democracy through affordable rental housing: Policy status and needs in Europe\nHousing is becoming increasingly unaffordable across Europe\, particularly in urban areas where rents and house prices have risen sharply in the past years. These developments are driven not only by market fundamentals but also by speculative price mark-ups. As a result\, housing has become both a key driver of widening income and wealth inequalities and a growing source of political pressure. Surveys such as the Austrian Democracy Monitor show that rising living costs are a major public concern\, while increasing inequality weakens perceptions of democratic representation\, especially among lower-income groups\, who are also most affected by rising housing costs. Based on these developments\, the lecture examines policy measures to expand affordable rental housing\, drawing on experiences from selected European countries. \nSpeaker: Elisabeth Springler (University of Applied Sciences for Business and Society BFI Vienna) \nChair: Fernando C. Gaspar (Polytechnic University of Lisbon) \nTarget Group \nLectures are open to everyone interested in questions of democracy and especially to all members of U!REKA universities including students and life-long learners. \nRegistration  \nis required – please click here. The online links will be provided by email together with the confirmation of the registration. \nMore information about the program.
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/enhancing-democracy-through-affordable-rental-housing-ureka-online-lecture-series-democracy-under-threat/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20270125T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20270125T170000
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SUMMARY:Relational AI for caring democracies? | U!REKA online-lecture series: Democracy under threat
DESCRIPTION:Democracy is one of the ‘core values’ of the European Union. Together with the rule of law and human rights\, it forms the normative basis for open\, inclusive and just societies committed to tolerance\, solidarity and non-discrimination. However\, scholars and commentators have been speaking about a ‘crisis of democracy’ for decades\, and it appears that this crisis has magnified in the last years. \nIn our online lecture series\, we analyse the present moment and discuss what conditions it – in economic\, political\, socio-cultural\, technological and ecological terms. And in so doing\, we explore what democracy is\, and what it could be\, how it is threatened and why and what can be done to defend and extend it in a sustainable way. \n25/01/2027\, 16:00-17:00 (CET) \nRelational AI for caring democracies?\nThe alarming economic\, ecological and social impacts of AI systems developed by major tech giants are increasingly raising serious concerns about how AI is changing our societies. These structural changes fundamentally reshape social communication and cooperation\, heightening the risk of emotional manipulation and harm by AI. In our talk\, we argue for AI that is attentive to power imbalances\, challenges discrimination and supports socially\, ecologically and economically sustainable forms of cooperation. Drawing on different examples\, we explore both the challenges and possibilities of developing a more relational form of AI that can contribute to more caring and democratic societies. \nSpeakers: Carin Rustema (Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences) & Anastasia Paschalidou (Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences) \nChair: Stefanie Wöhl (University of Applied Sciences for Business and Society BFI Vienna) \nTarget Group \nLectures are open to everyone interested in questions of democracy and especially to all members of U!REKA universities including students and life-long learners. \nRegistration  \nis required – please click here. The online links will be provided by email together with the confirmation of the registration. \nMore information about the program.
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/relational-ai-for-caring-democracies-ureka-online-lecture-series-democracy-under-threat/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20270202T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20270202T170000
DTSTAMP:20261105T144841Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Commons as democratization strategy | U!REKA online-lecture series: Democracy under threat
DESCRIPTION:Democracy is one of the ‘core values’ of the European Union. Together with the rule of law and human rights\, it forms the normative basis for open\, inclusive and just societies committed to tolerance\, solidarity and non-discrimination. However\, scholars and commentators have been speaking about a ‘crisis of democracy’ for decades\, and it appears that this crisis has magnified in the last years. \nIn our online lecture series\, we analyse the present moment and discuss what conditions it – in economic\, political\, socio-cultural\, technological and ecological terms. And in so doing\, we explore what democracy is\, and what it could be\, how it is threatened and why and what can be done to defend and extend it in a sustainable way. \n02/02/2027\, 16:00-17:00 (CET) \nUrban Commons as democratization strategy\nUrban commons are resources that are created and managed collectively by city communities. They range from public gardens and parks to communal kitchens and cultural initiatives\, and they hold great potential for democratizing society. However\, they are also vulnerable to disruption\, in particular in urban environments affected by gentrification and commercialization. The contribution explores how urban commons in theory and practice can be a driving force to strengthen democracy in urban environments\, and what kind of challenges emerge. \nSpeaker: Raul Gschrey (Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences) \nChair: Minna-Kristiina Ruokonen-Engler (Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences) \nTarget Group \nLectures are open to everyone interested in questions of democracy and especially to all members of U!REKA universities including students and life-long learners. \nRegistration  \nis required – please click here. The online links will be provided by email together with the confirmation of the registration. \nMore information about the program.
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/urban-commons-as-democratization-strategy-ureka-online-lecture-series-democracy-under-threat/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20270209T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20270209T130000
DTSTAMP:20261105T144000Z
CREATED:20261105T144000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T144000Z
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SUMMARY:Strengthening democracy in rural areas? | U!REKA online-lecture series: Democracy under threat
DESCRIPTION:Democracy is one of the ‘core values’ of the European Union. Together with the rule of law and human rights\, it forms the normative basis for open\, inclusive and just societies committed to tolerance\, solidarity and non-discrimination. However\, scholars and commentators have been speaking about a ‘crisis of democracy’ for decades\, and it appears that this crisis has magnified in the last years. \nIn our online lecture series\, we analyse the present moment and discuss what conditions it – in economic\, political\, socio-cultural\, technological and ecological terms. And in so doing\, we explore what democracy is\, and what it could be\, how it is threatened and why and what can be done to defend and extend it in a sustainable way. \n09/02/2027\, 12:00-13:00 (CET) \nStrengthening democracy in rural areas? (Micro-)historical path dependencies\nIn our current research project\, we examine how democratic and anti-democratic attitudes emerge\, persist and evolve within rural communities over time. From a micro-historical perspective\, we investigate the historical formation and intergenerational transmission of political experiences\, interpretations\, and practices. Drawing on our experiences with local history workshops\, our talk critically reflects on how local histories\, family narratives\, institutional traditions and practices of remembering and silencing shape contemporary understandings of democracy and democratic dialogue in rural communities. \nSpeakers: Michaela Köttig\, Viktoria Rösch and Paula Matthies (Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences) \nChair: Stephanie Mehl (Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences) \nTarget Group \nLectures are open to everyone interested in questions of democracy and especially to all members of U!REKA universities including students and life-long learners. \nRegistration  \nis required – please click here. The online links will be provided by email together with the confirmation of the registration. \nMore information about the program.
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/strengthening-democracy-in-rural-areas-ureka-online-lecture-series-democracy-under-threat/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20270216T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20270216T170000
DTSTAMP:20261105T144241Z
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SUMMARY:Creating and preserving spaces of democracy | U!REKA online-lecture series: Democracy under threat
DESCRIPTION:Democracy is one of the ‘core values’ of the European Union. Together with the rule of law and human rights\, it forms the normative basis for open\, inclusive and just societies committed to tolerance\, solidarity and non-discrimination. However\, scholars and commentators have been speaking about a ‘crisis of democracy’ for decades\, and it appears that this crisis has magnified in the last years. \nIn our online lecture series\, we analyse the present moment and discuss what conditions it – in economic\, political\, socio-cultural\, technological and ecological terms. And in so doing\, we explore what democracy is\, and what it could be\, how it is threatened and why and what can be done to defend and extend it in a sustainable way. \n16/02/2027\, 16:00-17:00 (CET)\nCreating and preserving spaces of democracy\nDemocracy is not just a mode of government; it emerges when people meet and engage with each other locally\, for example in youth clubs\, libraries\, neighbourhood associations and community centres. These spaces of democracy are crucial for social cohesion and political participation and allow people to actively transform their social environments. This contribution discusses how the crisis of democracy and the rise of the far right can be countered by creating and preserving such spaces of democracy. \nSpeaker: Maximilian Pichl (Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences) \nChair: Timo von Wirth (Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences) \nTarget Group \nLectures are open to everyone interested in questions of democracy and especially to all members of U!REKA universities including students and life-long learners. \nRegistration  \nis required – please click here. The online links will be provided by email together with the confirmation of the registration. \nMore information about the program.
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/creating-and-preserving-spaces-of-democracy-ureka-online-lecture-series-democracy-under-threat/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Inclusive democracy challenged? | U!REKA online-lecture series: Democracy under threat
DESCRIPTION:Democracy is one of the ‘core values’ of the European Union. Together with the rule of law and human rights\, it forms the normative basis for open\, inclusive and just societies committed to tolerance\, solidarity and non-discrimination. However\, scholars and commentators have been speaking about a ‘crisis of democracy’ for decades\, and it appears that this crisis has magnified in the last years. \nIn our online lecture series\, we analyse the present moment and discuss what conditions it – in economic\, political\, socio-cultural\, technological and ecological terms. And in so doing\, we explore what democracy is\, and what it could be\, how it is threatened and why and what can be done to defend and extend it in a sustainable way. \n22/02/2027\, 16:00-17:00 (CET) \nInclusive democracy challenged?  \nAt its best\, democracy embraces diversity\, combats discrimination\, and fosters equality and social inclusion. In recent years\, however\, these principles have been increasingly challenged by anti-democratic and authoritarian voices. How do higher education institutions within U!REKA European University Alliance respond to this backlash? How are diversity and minority rights addressed\, what challenges are currently faced\, and which strategies have been developed or need to be developed to safeguard the idea and practice of democratic inclusion? \nPanellists: Minna-Kristiina Ruokonen-Engler in conversation with Vera Jost (both Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences) and Karen Van Bastelaere (HOGENT University of Applied Sciences) \nChair: Alexander Gallas (Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences) \nTarget Group \nLectures are open to everyone interested in questions of democracy and especially to all members of U!REKA universities including students and life-long learners. \nRegistration  \nis required – please click here. The online links will be provided by email together with the confirmation of the registration. \nMore information about the program.
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/inclusive-democracy-challenged-ureka-online-lecture-series-democracy-under-threat/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:HOGENT Week Without Borders 2027
DESCRIPTION:During this week\, students are encouraged to step outside the boundaries of their own study programme and engage with new perspectives. Through creative\, curriculum-based activities\, they collaborate with other study programmes\, research centres\, professional organisations\, or international partner institutions to explore and address societal challenges together. We warmly welcome you to contribute to an activity \nFrom March 24-26\, all international partners are also invited to take part in the international partner programme: a varied programme offering opportunities to discover HOGENT\, exchange ideas and connect with colleagues and partners from around the world. \nTwo ways to participate (combination is possible) \n\nContribute to an activity\n\nAre you a lecturer or researcher interested in contributing to an activity\, for example a guest lecture or workshop? We warmly invite you to submit your proposal through our registration form until the end of October. We will explore whether we can connect you with a suitable study programme that can host your activity and develop it together with you. Already in touch with a HOGENT colleague and/or agreed on an activity together? Then there is no need to complete the form. Need inspiration? Have a look at the activities of last years edition. \n\nJoin our international partner programme\n\nThe international partner programme\, coordinated by the International Office\, is open to all international partners\, whether you are contributing to an activity during Week Without Borders or not. And those who have joined us before will know that our partners are warmly invited to a memorable dinner in the heart of Ghent on Thursday evening! \nWe are currently putting together the partner programme and are doing our utmost to offer a varied selection with something for everyone. You will receive the full programme and registration link before Christmas break. \nInformation \nAll information about the partner programme is available on our website: hogent.be/en/week-without-borders/
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/hogent-week-without-borders-2027/
LOCATION:HOGENT University of Applied Sciencs and Arts\, Ghent\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Calls,Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270417
DTSTAMP:20261014T132553Z
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SUMMARY:Polytechnic University of Lisbon - ISCAL International Days 2027
DESCRIPTION:The Lisbon Accounting and Business School of the Polytechnic University of Lisbon invites researchers and teachers to the upcoming ‘UPL – ISCAL International Days 2027‘. \nDates: 13 to 16 April\, 2027. \nFormat: The event will consist of a mix of round tables\, discussion groups\, and lectures to be held by the participants in their respective fields within Social Sciences: law\, management\, accountancy\, business administration\, finance\, among others. \nCall for papers: We intend to be a platform where scholars from different countries and different fields connected to Social Sciences share their teaching and research interests\, and network. Therefore\, we would like to invite you to join us and to deliver a paper at our International Research Conference\, and to deliver an Open Lecture on a topic of your choice. \nRegistration: Should you wish to attend\, or if you are unable to do so\, and someone from your institution would like to join us instead\, please register your intention to participate until 15 November 2026 here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/yrd4kbMrcu. \nYou will be contacted shortly after this deadline regarding your participation.
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/polytechnic-university-of-lisbon-iscal-international-days-2027/
LOCATION:Polytechnic University of Lisbon\, Lisbon\, Portugal
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="ISCAL - Polytechnic University of Lisbon":MAILTO:jpassis@iscal.ipl.pt
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270605
DTSTAMP:20260626T085255Z
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SUMMARY:U!REKA Connects 2027@Frankfurt UAS | June 1–4\, 2027
DESCRIPTION:The annual conference 2027 of U!REKA European University will take place at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences. \nProvisional programme\n\n\n\n1 June: U!REKA internal working package meetings\n2–3 June: Official conference programme\n4 June: Excursions\n\nCall for entries\, programme and registration\nWe will be publishing further information in autumn 2026. \nPlease visit our event website: www.frankfurt-university.de/connects27 \n  \n\nhttps://ureka.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-04-02_UIREKA-Connects-2027_Einladungsvideo_SUBTITLED.mp4
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/ureka-connects-2027-frankfurt-uas/
LOCATION:Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences\, Nibelungenplatz 1\, Frankfurt\, 60311\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Events
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