Call for nominations: U!REKA Awards
U!REKA European University is proud to announce the U!REKA Awards – celebrating the alliance's extraordinary individuals and teams.
U!REKA European University is proud to announce the U!REKA Awards – celebrating the alliance's extraordinary individuals and teams.
Too much to do, not enough energy? Let’s rethink how we work TOGETHER. Join our U!Innovate workshop The Sustainable Team: Mastering Synergy and Creativity in a Changing World and discover how to build teams that collaborate better, stay creative, and avoid burnout. We’ll focus on energy management and effective collaboration in today’s evolving academic environment. ... Read more
12 may, 11h-13h CET Online Content This activity focuses on the processes of gentrification and touristification in the inner city and their implications for social (un)sustainability, with particular emphasis on housing rights and urban justice. Using the historic neighbourhood of Mouraria, Lisbon, as a case study, the activity aims to promote critical understanding of contemporary ... Read more
Date: May 12th 13.00-16.00 CET Trainers: Tiina Piipponen () and Carla van den Heuvel () Content: Important elements of improving inclusion in internationalisation are hidden curriculum and boundary-crossing collaboration. This introductory workshop is based on the ICI training programme that has been designed to support the participants to address institutional issues that hinder students ... Read more
Learn more about social work and health care in a global context. Or join in as a guest lecturer to make international connections and experience Frankfurt!
Content: COIL and BIP Design is a 3 week course for teachers and their international partners to design their online collaboration project. Training dates: 28 May, 4 June, 11 June, 10-12h Trainer: Ava HAUG (Amsterdam UAS) The following topics are facilitated: Internationalising your learning outcomes for online collaboration Icebreakers and the importance of online social ... Read more
What kind of collaboration opportunities exist between higher education institutions and surrounding cities and regions? What U!REKA partners can do together to tackle shared societal challenges? This online event brings together universities, cities, and regional partners. Join the discussion and explore concrete collaboration opportunities on Thursday, May 28, from 10-11 am (CET). What is the ... Read more
Join the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) "Library for a Sustainable Future" organized by Haaga-Helia UAS in collaboration with Metropolia UAS and Laurea UAS. The immersive professional week takes you to Helsinki to explore the future of libraries and information services together with colleagues from three different European University Alliances – Ulysseus, U!REKA and PIONEER. In this exciting programme, ... Read more
How can sustainable startups build financially viable business models – without compromising their environmental and social mission? Over two interactive sessions, you will: Calculate your break-even point and understand your cost structure Design a pricing strategy that reflects both value and sustainability Explore funding options: grants, impact investors, and crowdfunding Build a financial summary ready ... Read more
A gamified basic workshop on creating a business for academic and non academic university staff. This two‑day U!Innovate online workshop guides academic and non-academic university staff through developing a fictional sustainable business (e.g., Galactic Icecream): defining the product or service, identifying market needs, choosing a business model (manufacturing, franchise, private label), pricing strategy, and gamified ... Read more
U!REKA hosts an annual in-person networking event, held each year by a different partner institution. The U!REKA Connects 2026 will take place in Lisbon from 23 to 25 June. This flagship moment brings the alliance together to reinforce existing collaborations, spark new joint initiatives, and exchange expertise through interactive workshops, presentations and other collaborative formats. You ... Read more