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SUMMARY:Call for nominations: U!REKA Awards
DESCRIPTION:The U!REKA Awards will be presented at the U!REKA Connects 2026 in Lisbon. All members of the U!REKA community are kindly invited to nominate outstanding individuals or teams who have made a significant impact in one (or more) of the following categories during the academic year 2025-2026\, aligning with the three values of U!REKA: co-creation\, inclusion and boldness. \nHow to participate \n\nSubmit your nominations until 11 May 2026.\nYou may nominate individuals (students or staff) or teams. Self-nominations are also allowed!\nThe nominations must be related to inter-institutional collaboration in the U!REKA context.\nThe winners will be selected jointly by the U!REKA Institutional Coordinators.\nThe awards will be presented at the U!REKA Connects 2026 in Lisbon\, on 25 June.\n\nMore information and form for nominations: https://urekaconnects2026.ipl.pt/awards/
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/call-for-nominations-ureka-awards/
LOCATION:Polytechnic University of Lisbon\, Lisbon\, Portugal
CATEGORIES:Calls
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
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SUMMARY:Erasmus+ BIP for staff: Libraries for a Sustainable Future
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nIn this exciting programme\, we explore the current topics and future challenges by diving into the themes of artificial intelligence\, open science\, and sustainability. Participants will visit four different campuses and several iconic libraries in Helsinki. \nBIP: Libraries for a Sustainable Future \nPhysical part in Helsinki: 1-5 June 2026 \nVirtual part: 5 May 2026 at 9-11 CET \nWebsite \nGo to BIP website and learn more about the programme. \nRegistration \nRegistration until 15 February 2026. U!REKA affiliates\, please register via this link\, preferably before the end of January. \nErasmus+ Mobility Documents \nHaaga-Helia UAS serves as the official host institution and will take care of all Erasmus+ Staff Mobility Agreements. After the registration\, participants will receive instructions for Erasmus+ formalities. \nMore information \nFor more information\, contact: \n\nHaaga-Helia International Services: Hanna Mikkonen\, hanna.mikkonen@haaga-helia.fi\nMetropolia International Services: Terhi Topi\, terhi.topi@metropolia.fi 
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/erasmus-bip-for-staff-libraries-for-a-sustainable-future/
LOCATION:Helsinki\, Helsinki\, Finland
CATEGORIES:Staff Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260604T090000
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SUMMARY:U!Innovate workshop: Funding\, pricing & financial viability for sustainable startups
DESCRIPTION:How can sustainable startups build financially viable business models –  without compromising their environmental and social mission? \nOver two interactive sessions\, you will: \n\nCalculate your break-even point and understand your cost structure\nDesign a pricing strategy that reflects both value and sustainability\nExplore funding options: grants\, impact investors\, and crowdfunding\nBuild a financial summary ready for stakeholders\n\nThe workshop combines short expert inputs and interactive exercises allowing participants to apply financial concepts directly to their own project ideas. \n  \nTarget groups: \nAcademic and non-academic university staff \n  \nTrainers:  \nLiliia Zherdetska\, Dr. of Science\, Professor\, Head of the Department of Banking\, ONEU \nNatalia Nianchuk\, PhD\, Associate Professor of the Department of Banking\, ONEU \n  \nRegistration: https://forms.office.com/r/mtprYiCPm7
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/uinnovate-workshop-funding-pricing-financial-viability-for-sustainable-startups/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Staff Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260615T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260616T150000
DTSTAMP:20260613T140218
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Create a sustainable business
DESCRIPTION:A gamified basic workshop on creating a business for academic and non academic university staff. \nThis 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 monetization. The core element is a budget‑based simulation game with roles\, missions\, and rewards; the workshop concludes with a creative\, interactive pitch ceremony. \nTrainer: Benjamin Federmann \nTarget groups: academic and non-academic university staff \nDate: June 15th & June 16th 2026\, 10 am – 3 pm CEST \nLocation: Online in MS Teams \nRegistration: Please click here. \n 
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/workshop-create-a-sustainable-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Staff Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260623
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SUMMARY:U!REKA Connects 2026
DESCRIPTION:U!REKA hosts an annual in-person networking event\, held each year by a different partner institution. \nThe 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. \nYou can take part in the event by presenting a paper\, poster or workshop — or simply by attending and engaging in the discussions. \n  \nConnects Themes\n1. Collaborative and challenge-based methodologies for a sustainable and digital future \n\n2. Co-creating climate-neutral and smart cities \n3. Inclusive universities \n\n4. U!REKA community voices: experiences\, projects and new ideas \n\n  \nPlease\, register here until 17 May. \nMore information about the event available here.
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/ureka-connects-2026/
LOCATION:Polytechnic University of Lisbon\, Lisbon\, Portugal
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261108
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SUMMARY:U!Pick Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking about an Erasmus+ exchange program and wondering how to make your study abroad experience more sustainable? What if there were an app that could help you choose a destination aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals? \nVSB–Technical University of Ostrava invites students of all U!REKA partner universities to the creative U!Pick Hackathon. Working in international teams\, participants will design an innovative app connecting student mobility with sustainability. \nThe U!Pick Hackathon takes place at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava on November 5-7\, 2026. \nThe event will be held in English. \nParticipation is free of charge. \nRegistration: Please contact U!REKA coordinator at your university/faculty. \nMore information
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/upick-hackathon/
LOCATION:VSB – Technical University of Ostrava\, 17. listopadu 2172/15\, Ostrava\, Czech Republic
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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. \nThe website link\, detailed programme\, and the registration link will be available soon. \nMore information: U!REKA Research Days 2026  \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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