The local forum is aimed at students, professors, teaching staff for special tasks and lecturers who would like to help shape how future U!REKA events at our universities should be designed and implemented didactically. Your ideas, experiences, perspectives and expectations take centre stage - the EduForum thrives on your input. A colleague from one of ... Read more
Save the date! The 2025 U!REKA Connects networking event will be organized by Metropolia in Helsinki metropolitan area from 21-22 May 2025.
Content: Teaching in the Intercultural Classroom is an interactive workshop about recognizing and capitalizing on diversity in the classroom or in international collaboration. The workshop will provide insights into the methods, strategies and tools to foster cultural capital in the (online) classroom. The insights of this workshop can also benefit COIL and BIP project design. ... Read more
Content: COIL and BIP Design is a 3-session course for teachers and their international partners to design their online collaboration project. The following topics are facilitated: Internationalising your learning outcomes for online collaboration Icebreakers and the importance of online social presence - Collaborative activities Reflection of the intercultural learning process Assessment and evaluation of student ... Read more
Content: By demonstrating empathy, cultural awareness, and responsible social behavior, teachers and staff play a crucial role in fostering Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC). ICC refers to the ability to understand, value, and engage effectively with individuals from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. This skill is not only vital within the classroom but also equips students ... Read more
07-18 July 2025, daily from 10.00h - 13.00h UTC+2 (30 hours) Content: With this course you will learn the basics of Portuguese Language, one of the most spoken languages in the world! Throughout the course, an intercultural approach will be held, fostering mutual understanding inherent in the linguistic and cultural diversity made possible by globalisation. ... Read more
The alliance organises bi-monthly Let’s share meetings that take a quick look at recent activities and welcome both old and new participants to learn about current activities at U!REKA European University and engage with it. These meetings are held online, and they are open for anyone interested. The next Let’s share meeting will be on ... Read more
Content: Creativity and critical thinking are key skills for complex, globalised and increasingly digitalised economies and societies, and these can be trained to promote active citizens in all areas. This active workshop will give insights about what is critical thinking and what strategies can promote critical thinking in higher education. There will be space to ... Read more
Revisiting your assignments with the advent of AI. It’s an active workshop that starts with an introduction to the different possibilities to evaluate with AI. After the introduction, participants will exchange thoughts and brainstorm on possible solutions. Rather than giving the participants an exhaustive list of tips and tricks, we stimulate them to think outside the box and get inspired by their colleagues.
U!REKA European University offers the workshop "Let's build the future in cities together — accelerating the climate transition through impactful, European city-university collaboration" as part of the 23rd European Week of Regions and Cities. The workshop focuses on the unique role universities play in supporting cities through climate transition. It showcases best practices from the cities of Helsinki and ... Read more
This course focuses on developing effective presentation skills that enable participants to confidently deliver engaging and persuasive presentations. The training covers essential aspects of public speaking, including audience analysis, speech structure, visual aids, and body language. Participants will also learn strategies to manage anxiety, handle questions, and use technology to enhance their presentations. Through practical ... Read more
This course provides participants with the tools and techniques necessary to manage their time more effectively, enhancing productivity and reducing stress. The training covers key principles of time management, such as goal setting, prioritization, and delegation. Participants will learn how to identify time wasters, create efficient schedules, and balance work-life demands. Through practical exercises, learners ... Read more
In this interactive workshop, you will dive into two powerful tools within Office 365: Planner and To Do. These tools are designed to help you stay organized, collaborate effectively, and manage tasks seamlessly. You will learn how to: Create and manage tasks with Planner: Organize your work into boards, assign tasks to team members, and ... Read more
Unlock your creativity and collaboration potential with Microsoft Whiteboard in this hands-on workshop. This versatile digital canvas allows you to brainstorm, plan, and collaborate in real-time, whether you’re working solo or as part of a team. Perfect for meetings, workshops, and brainstorming sessions, Whiteboard integrates seamlessly with other Microsoft 365 tools. You will learn how ... Read more
In this engaging workshop, you will explore the powerful features of Microsoft Forms, a tool that allows you to create surveys, quizzes, and polls with ease. Whether you’re gathering feedback from colleagues or collecting data from clients, Forms offers an intuitive, user-friendly platform to streamline your process. You will learn how to: Create and design ... Read more
Join us for a hands-on workshop focused on SharePoint Lists, a powerful tool within Microsoft 365 that allows you to track, manage, and share information seamlessly. Whether you’re managing projects, inventories, or tasks, SharePoint Lists offers a flexible way to organize and collaborate.
Teams, we can hardly live without it as it is the most common platform for online collaboration. During the workshop the participants will be taken on a walk through the different components of Teams.
We cordially invite all employees and students of the doctoral degree at the Local EduForum to participate in the U!REKA activities. Topic: U!REKA – how can I join the activities? Programme: The medium of instruction is Czech (apart from the first guest presentation) 13:00-13:05 Introduction 13:05-13:25 EduBase 13:25-13:35 Training Offers, ... Read more
OneNote, the app to structure digital notes and content from a host of different sources.