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SUMMARY:U!REKA Connects 2025
DESCRIPTION:U!REKA Connects is an annual event\, where the U!REKA community and stakeholders can meet and expand their networks. This year\, Metropolia has the pleasure of organizing the event in the Helsinki metropolitan area. \nSee below for more information on the event programme\, registration and call for proposals. \nWe are excited to share this experience with you – a warm welcome to all to Helsinki! \nFor this year’s event U!REKA Connects offers an opportunity to join the event virtually from abroad! By registering for the Live Stream\, you will be able to join the Wednesday morning program on the 21st of May from 9:00-12:00 (EEST UTC+3). \nU!REKA Connects 2025 program*\nTuesday 20 May 2025\nWorking meetings for those involved in U!REKA governance bodies and work packages \nMeetings of U!REKA deans and heads of schools and directors in charge of strategic development (on personal invitation) \n15:00-18:00: Educational Forum – Presentations\, workshops\, and discussions focusing on the core areas of U!REKA education: staff training\, common educational collaborative programs\, as well as collaborative micro credentials. Presenting and finalizing the framework for challenge-based collaborative education (open to all) \nWednesday 21 May 2025\nJoint programme for everyone. Theme of the day: European University Alliances and their transformational role for Europe. \n9:00 – 9:30: Welcome \n(Riitta Konkola CEO and President of Metropolia UAS\, Chair of U!REKA European University\, Henri Van de Coevering Student council representative of U!REKA European University\, Juhana Vartiainen Mayor\, City of Helsinki\, Johanna Moisio Secretary General\, Research and Innovation Council) \n9:30 – 9:50: Recent EU developments and expectations towards European Universities (Susanne Conze Head of Unit\, European Comission\, DG EAC) \n9:50 – 10:00: Let´s see the big picture (Mona Roman Research Director\, Metropolia UAS\, Lead Coordinator of U!REKA European University and Faidra Diona\, Project Officer\, European Commission\, DG EACEA) \n10:15 – 11:00: Let´s discuss European degrees and campuses \n(John Edwards General Secretary\, EURASHE\, Sirpa Moitus Counsellor of Evaluation\, Finnish Education Evaluation Centre (FINEEC)\, Marjaana Mäkelä Principal Lecturer\, Haaga-Helia UAS and Ulusseys European University\, Sakari Heikkilä Project Manager\, Digi-Visio\, CSC IT Center for Science\, Koen Goethals President\, HOGENT University of Applied Sciences and Arts\, U!REKA European University\, Chair: Niina Huovinen\, Manager Metropolia UAS\, U!REKA Institutional Coordinator) \n11:00 – 11:15: Short reflection\, activation of the audience \n11:15 – 12:00: Let´s dream about Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities \n(Thomas Osdoba Senior Advisor\, EIT Climate-KIC\, Managing Director\, NetZeroCities\, Geleyn Meijer Rector\, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences\, U!REKA European University\, Jan Horák Specialist of Strategic Planning Unit\, City of Ostrava\, Simon Lindörfer Manager\, Europe Direct Relais Rhein-Main\, District of Offenbach\, Eira Linko Project Lead\, NEUTRALPATH-project\, City of Vantaa\, Chair: Anna-Stina Tähkävuori\, Innovation Director\, Smart and Creative City\, Metropolia UAS) \n12:00 – 13:00: Lunch \n13:00 – 16:00: Parallel sessions: Let´s dive deeper 1 \nTowards Emission-free\, Sustainable and Smarter Campuses & Buildings; Internationalisation\, Diversity and Inclusion;  Sustainability Education; Logistics\, Mobility and Urban Spaces;  Intercultural Learning and Mobilities: Virtual\, blended & physical; Student Well-being and Participation \nCampus Tour Arabia\, Theme: Smart and Creative City & New Technologies and Entrepreneurship; Campus Tour Myllypuro\, Theme: Wellbeing Village & Simulation Center; Campus Tour Myllypuro\, Theme: Smart buildings \nThursday 22 May 2025\nJoint programme for everyone. Theme of the day: Best practices in European University Alliances for challenge-based and collaborative learning and innovation. \n9:00 – 10:30 Let’s benchmark education and services in European University Alliances \nOpening remarks (Heidi Rontu Vice-President of Education\, Metropolia UAS) \n(Anna Stina Sinisalo Head of Development at University of Helsinki\, UNA Europa Alliance\, Saara Linden Project Manager at Häme University of Applied Sciences\, RUN-EU Alliance\, Leigh-Anne Rauhala Senior Lecturer and Researcher at Metropolia UAS\, U!REKA Alliance\, Michel Vorenhout Lecturer at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences\, U!REKA Alliance) \n9:00 – 10:30 Let’s benchmark R&I ecosystem collaboration in European University Alliances \nOpening remarks (Anna-Maria Vilkuna\, RDI Director\, Metropolia UAS) \n(Christine Marie Hante-Koch CoSpace Officer\, COLOURS Alliance\, Paderborn University\, Timo Taskinen Senior Advisor\, Research and Innovation Services\, University of Jyväskylä\, FORTHEM alliance\, Jose Camposano\, Research Manager\, EU Advocacy and International Project Activities\, Metropolia UAS\, U!REKA Alliance) \n10:30 – 10:45: Break \n10:45 – 12:00 
Parallel sessions: Let’s dive deeper 2 \nCompetence Development: Enhancing the U!REKA way of working 1\, Participatory & Multidisciplinary RDIL\, Capacity Building and Good Practices Supporting Research Activities 1\, Social responsibility\, Entrepreneurship skills \n12:00 – 13:00: Lunch \n13:00 – 15:00
 Parallel sessions: Let’s dive deeper 3 \nNew Technologies in Education\, AI and Smart Solutions in Higher Education\, Education in the Field of Health\, Capacity building and good practices supporting research activities 2\,  Competence Development: Enhancing the U!REKA way of working 2\, U!REKA Change Agents 2025: Student teams solutions for Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities \nCampus Tour Myllypuro\, Theme: Future proof Health and Wellbeing \n15:00 – 16:00: U!REKA awards and closing ceremony \nFriday 23 May 2025\nOpportunity to organise further meetings and meet Metropolia colleagues on different campuses. \n9:00 – 12:15: Exploring Clean and sustainable solutions innovation hub and collaborative platforms: Workshops/Presentations\, discussions on potential project ideas\, Myyrmäki campus and technical teaching facilities tour \n*The program is subject to changes. \n\n  \nRegister for U!REKA Connects\nRegistration for the event is closed. \n  \nCall for proposals:\nCall for proposals has closed. Thank you for all submissions! \nCategories for proposals: \n\nCollaborative and challenge-based teaching and learning for green and digital transitions or transversal skills\nU!REKA strives to be a lighthouse for collaborative and challenge-based teaching and learning in Europe. We focus on educating professionals who will accelerate the green and digital transitions in our cities for a more sustainable future.\nWhat are your experiences and ideas for shaping the future-proof urban professionals? Share them under this theme.\nCo-creation of solutions for climate-neutral and smart cities\nU!REKA’s vision is to create a profound shift towards climate neutral and smart cities. To get there\, and to make a sustainable impact\, we need solutions that are co-created across disciplines and sectors with multiple stakeholders: students\, staff\, researchers\, external partners and the communities around us.\nThis theme invites contributions that focus on co-creation of impactful solutions with multiple stakeholders.\nBold innovations for inclusive university services\nIn U!REKA\, we are committed to creating an open and welcoming environment where all students and staff members are given the support needed to ensure equal opportunities for success. Services play a key role in making sure that everyone can thrive\, regardless of their background or circumstance.\nIf you work in higher education professional services (such as IT\, HR\, financial or student services\, communications\, research support\, the library or international office) and have an innovative service concept to share\, this theme is for you.\nU!REKA community voices: Sharing experiences\, successes and new development ideas\nThis theme is for all of us\, because it is us\, the people of U!REKA\, who make the alliance and the community. Creating a space where everyone’s voice is heard and valued is important for an inclusive U!REKA\, so make sure that your voice is heard and listen to the stories of others.\nUnder this theme we invite you to share your U!REKA story or experience\, or to bring an idea for further development and improvement of our alliance\n\n\nHotel information\nU!REKA Connects 2025 guests are free to book their preferred accommodation\, but to make the journey easier\, we have listed a few options below where reservations are available at a discounted rate. \nFor the Sokos Hotels and Scandic Hotels chains\, the U!REKA Connects 2025 production team recommends Sokos Hotel Vaakuna and Scandic Simonkenttä due to their location and convenient transportation connections. \n  \nSokos Hotels\nSokos Hotels offers discounted accommodation at Sokos Hotels for May 19-23\, 2025 by using the reservation code WORKERY. The reservation code entitles to a 5% discount on the best available daily rates. Room rates include a buffet breakfast\, complimentary Wi-Fi\, guest sauna (if available)\, and VAT. \nThis special offer is valid according to the hotel availability. The number of rooms available with the reservation code is limited. Large events may restrict the availability. The discount code closes automatically when all available rooms with the code have been booked. In this case\, you  can book rooms online with best available daily rates or advance purchase rates. Costumer service is ready to help with any questions about our products or services. For urgent inquiries\, please contact the sales service by phone. Please quote the promotional code when making a booking. \nReservations:                    Sokos Hotels Sales Service Centre \nTelephone:                          +358 300 870 000 / individual room reservations \nE-mail:                                 sokos.hotels@sok.fi \nInternet:                               www.sokoshotels.fi/en \nReservation code:               WORKERY \nRadisson Hotel\nReservations:                    Radisson Hotels Sales Service Centre \nTelephone:                          +358 300 870 010 / individual room reservations \nE-mail:                                reservations.finland@radissonblu.com \nInternet:                              www.radissonhotels.com \nReservation code:               WORKER \nScandic Hotels\nScandic Hotels offers a discount on room reservations at Scandic. Reservations can be easily made through the following link: BOOK WITH SCANDIC. \nThrough the following link\, you can directly book rooms at a discounted rate: https://www.scandichotels.com/?bookingcode=CGRO \nYou can choose your preferred room type and receive an additional discount when paying for the reservation upon booking. The cancellation policy for individual bookings depends on the chosen booking type. To confirm the reservation\, the guest must provide valid credit card information. Rooms are subject to availability and should be booked at least 10 days before arrival. \nScandic Friends members should also check for available loyalty offers. \nTelephone:  0200 81800 (charges apply : 0\,65€/min + local/min)\nInternet: scandichotels.fi \nHotel Finn (**)\nHotel Finn offers a discount code connects25 which is valid from 15-28 May\, 2025 and applies to all room types. By applying the discount code\, you will receive a -20% discount on a Twin Standard room and a -15% discount on all other room types based on the current pricing for the specified time period. You can make a reservation at a discounted price at: https://hotellifinn.fi/en/home/ \nEnter the code in the “Promotion code” box in the booking window and click “Search”. After this\, the system will show the available room types and discounted prices\, with which you can confirm the reservation. There are two different price types available. For flexible reservations\, they charge the first night in advance as a reservation fee and if the reservation is canceled 48 hours before the arrival date\, the prepayment will be returned to the same payment card. For non-refundable reservations\, the hotel will charge the full amount in advance and the reservation cannot be changed or canceled without charge. \nPlease note that the room rates do not include breakfast\, as the hotel does not have a restaurant. However\, three cafes in the vicinity of the hotel offer breakfast at a reduced price for hotel guests. Staff will be happy to provide you with more information about this. There is also free coffee and tea at the reception during its opening hours! \nAddress: Kalevankatu 3 B\, 00100 Helsinki \nTelephone: +358 9 6844 360 \nWhatsapp: +358 44 7092 719 \nEmail: info@hotelfinn.com \n\nContact information U!REKA Connects 2025\ntapahtumat@metropolia.fi
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/ureka-connects-2025-2/
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SUMMARY:U!REKA EduForum - Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
DESCRIPTION: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. \nA colleague from one of our U!REKA partner universities will open the forum with a short impulse and share insights into previous joint work and experiences from international cooperation. \nYou can look forward to an open exchange\, the opportunity to network and to think together about new ways of teaching and studying. \nImportant Note\nThe EduForum will be held in German and will take place on site in Frankfurt. \nContact\nDr Sabrina Engelmann (sabrina.engelmann@scope.fra-uas.de)\, Dr Dorothea Jecht (jecht@qep.fra-uas.de) and Prof Dr Raul Gschrey (gschrey.raul@fb4.fra-uas.de) will be available to answer any questions you may have.
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/ureka-eduforum-frankfurt-university-of-applied-sciences/
LOCATION:Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences\, Nibelungenplatz 1\, Frankfurt\, 60311\, Germany
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SUMMARY:U!REKA EduForum - Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa (IPL)
DESCRIPTION:Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa (IPL) is pleased to invite teachers\, researchers\, administrative staff and all stakeholders to its online U!REKA EduForum: \n12.30 – 12.45h Welcome and overview of the U!REKA Project\nRicardo Pinheiro \n12.45 – 13.00h U!REKA Challenge-based Collaborative Education at the IPL: work in progress and future challenges\nAntónia Estrela & Dalila Lino \n13.00 – 13.15h International WP6 presentation (in English)\nRaul Gschrey \n13.15 – 13.25h Musical Moment – Fado  \n13.25 – 14.15h Thinking Critically for the XXI Century\nMário Maia-Matos \n14.15 – 14.30h YouConnect: IdeasU!REKA & Next Steps\nAntónia Estrela & Dalila Lino \n  \nRegistration: https://forms.office.com/e/fVJ82yy9ea \nThe event is mainly held in Portuguese.
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/ureka-eduforum-instituto-politecnico-de-lisboa-ipl/
LOCATION:online MS Teams
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250424T130000
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SUMMARY:U!REKA EduForum: VSB  –  Technical University of Ostrava
DESCRIPTION:We cordially invite all employees and students of the doctoral degree at the Local EduForum to participate in the U!REKA activities. \nTopic: U!REKA – how can I join the activities? \nProgramme: \nThe medium of instruction is Czech (apart from the first guest presentation) \n13:00-13:10       Opening \n13:10-13:40       Dr. Sam Illingworth (Edinburgh Napier University) \n13:45-13:55        U!REKA and outputs for WP6 \n13:55-14:15       Staff trainings \n14:15-14:40       COILs and BIPs at VSB-TUO \n14:40-15:00       Discussion and conclusion \nRegistration
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/ureka-eduforum-vsb-technical-university-of-ostrava/
LOCATION:online MS Teams
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SUMMARY:Train-the-trainer: Internationalisation of the curriculum course
DESCRIPTION:This is a 6-session training course : 5/03\, 12/03\, 19/03\, 26/03\, 2/04 and 9/04/2025 (15 hours in total) + 1 training during U!REKA connects in Helsinki \nContent: \nTrain-the-Trainer Internationalisation of the Curriculum (IoC) is a course to prepare trainers to facilitate the IoC for lecturers course. The TTT will take place in the spring semester 2025\, and the IoC course will be facilitated in the fall of 2025. The aim of the TTT is to empower trainers to engage with the content\, become experts in this topic and teach lecturers to internationalise their curriculum. We’re hoping to create a team of trainers representing the various U!reka perspectives. \nThe course consists of the 6 topics of the (existing) IoC course: \n\nInternationalisation on programme level\nInternationalisation on course level (learning outcomes)\nIntercultural awareness of the lecturer (ICC for lecturers)\nInternationalisation in the classroom (pedagogy)\nOnline international collaboration (COIL/virtual exchange)\nAssessment of internationalisation\n\nLearning outcomes: upon completion of the course\, the participants will: – be experts in the topic of curriculum internationalisation – be able to facilitate (one of) the course modules – be ambassadors for IoC in their respective institutions \nMax. 25 participants \nTrainer Eva Haug (Amsterdam UAS) \nRegister here
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/train-the-trainer-internationalisation-of-the-curriculum-course-5/
LOCATION:online MS Teams
CATEGORIES:Staff Training
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SUMMARY:Train-the-trainer: Internationalisation of the curriculum course
DESCRIPTION:This is a 6-session training course : 5/03\, 12/03\, 19/03\, 26/03\, 2/04 and 9/04/2025 (15 hours in total) + 1 training during U!REKA connects in Helsinki \nContent: \nTrain-the-Trainer Internationalisation of the Curriculum (IoC) is a course to prepare trainers to facilitate the IoC for lecturers course. The TTT will take place in the spring semester 2025\, and the IoC course will be facilitated in the fall of 2025. The aim of the TTT is to empower trainers to engage with the content\, become experts in this topic and teach lecturers to internationalise their curriculum. We’re hoping to create a team of trainers representing the various U!reka perspectives. \nThe course consists of the 6 topics of the (existing) IoC course: \n\nInternationalisation on programme level\nInternationalisation on course level (learning outcomes)\nIntercultural awareness of the lecturer (ICC for lecturers)\nInternationalisation in the classroom (pedagogy)\nOnline international collaboration (COIL/virtual exchange)\nAssessment of internationalisation\n\nLearning outcomes: upon completion of the course\, the participants will: – be experts in the topic of curriculum internationalisation – be able to facilitate (one of) the course modules – be ambassadors for IoC in their respective institutions \nMax. 25 participants \nTrainer Eva Haug (Amsterdam UAS) \nRegister here
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/train-the-trainer-internationalisation-of-the-curriculum-course-4/
LOCATION:online MS Teams
CATEGORIES:Staff Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250402T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250402T113000
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SUMMARY:Train-the-trainer: Internationalisation of the curriculum course
DESCRIPTION:This is a 6-session training course : 5/03\, 12/03\, 19/03\, 26/03\, 2/04 and 9/04/2025 (15 hours in total) + 1 training during U!REKA connects in Helsinki \nContent: \nTrain-the-Trainer Internationalisation of the Curriculum (IoC) is a course to prepare trainers to facilitate the IoC for lecturers course. The TTT will take place in the spring semester 2025\, and the IoC course will be facilitated in the fall of 2025. The aim of the TTT is to empower trainers to engage with the content\, become experts in this topic and teach lecturers to internationalise their curriculum. We’re hoping to create a team of trainers representing the various U!reka perspectives. \nThe course consists of the 6 topics of the (existing) IoC course: \n\nInternationalisation on programme level\nInternationalisation on course level (learning outcomes)\nIntercultural awareness of the lecturer (ICC for lecturers)\nInternationalisation in the classroom (pedagogy)\nOnline international collaboration (COIL/virtual exchange)\nAssessment of internationalisation\n\nLearning outcomes: upon completion of the course\, the participants will: – be experts in the topic of curriculum internationalisation – be able to facilitate (one of) the course modules – be ambassadors for IoC in their respective institutions \nMax. 25 participants \nTrainer Eva Haug (Amsterdam UAS) \nRegister here
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/train-the-trainer-internationalisation-of-the-curriculum-course-3/
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CATEGORIES:Staff Training
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SUMMARY:ISCAL International Week Lisbon
DESCRIPTION:The Lisbon Accounting and Business School – ISCAL form the Polytechnic University of Lisbon- IPL would like to invite you to participate in the upcoming ‘ISCAL International Days 2025’\, from 1 to 4 April 2025. \nThis event will consist of a mix of round tables\, discussion groups\, and lectures\, to be held by the participants in their respective fields. We intend to provide a platform where HE staff and scholars from different countries and fields (law\, management\, accountancy\, administration\, etc.) can network\, while sharing their best practices\, as well as their teaching and research interests. \nThere will be 3 components to this event: (i) a research component (an academic conference); (ii) a networking component (maybe you will find someone researching in the same field as you\, so you may apply for funding together); and (iii) a teaching component (you are invited to deliver an open lecture or to visit us under the Erasmus+ teaching mobility programme). \nPlease be aware that there is a limited number of places available\, and that we are not able to provide funding. Please contact your Erasmus Coordinator or Research Coordinator to know more about how to fund your visit. \nRegistration\nWe kindly request you to register your interest in participating via our online form until 30 November 2024. Registeration. \nWe are looking forward to having you in Lisbon! \nIf you need more information\, please contact: events@iscal.ipl.pt
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/iscal-international-week-lisbon/
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SUMMARY:Multi-class: social class\, culture and first-generation students in higher education
DESCRIPTION:Multi-class: social class\, culture and first-generation students in higher education (28/03/2025: 11.30h – 13:00h\, 90 minutes\, on campus: HOGENT) – trainer: David Van Bunder (HOGENT) \nRegistration link: International Days – Hogeschool Gent \nThis session is based on two research tracks we have worked on over the past few years. On the one hand\, the Multiclass project\, which focused on making multicultural classrooms in higher education more inclusive. On the other hand\, we will incorporate results from our research on first-generation students—students whose parents did not obtain a higher education degree. We aim to offer insight into how social class influences culture(s) of students in higher education and how this might increase social inequalities instead of reducing them. \nLearning outcomes: \nParticipants gain insight into how social class influences culture(s) of students in higher education and how this might increase social inequalities instead of reducing them. \nPractical information: \nMaximum of 30 participants.
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/multi-class-social-class-culture-and-first-generation-students-in-higher-education/
CATEGORIES:Staff Training
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SUMMARY:Creating animations with Moovly
DESCRIPTION:Creating animations with Moovly (28/03/2025: 11.30h – 13:00h\, 90 minutes\, on campus: HOGENT) – trainer: Sara Van Damme (HOGENT) \nRegistration link: International Days – Hogeschool Gent \nWant to create your own animation but don’t know where to start? With Moovly\, you can easily bring your ideas to life. Discover the basics and take your first steps in this hands-on workshop! \nLearning outcomes: \nLearn the basic features of Moovly. \nCreate your first short animation. \nPractical information: \nBring your laptop to try out Moovly right away. \nMaximum of 15 participants.
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/creating-animations-with-moovly/
CATEGORIES:Staff Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250328T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250328T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231855
CREATED:20250228T141447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T141447Z
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SUMMARY:Communication skills in multicultural environments
DESCRIPTION:Communication skills in multicultural environments \n(28/03/2025 : 9.30h – 11.00h\, 90 minutes\, on campus: HOGENT) – trainer: Assoc. Prof. Dr. İrem Özgören Kınlı (Izmir Katip Çelebi University\, Turkey) \nRegistration link: International Days – Hogeschool Gent \nEffective communication in multicultural academic settings requires understanding diverse communication styles\, cultural nuances\, and strategies for overcoming potential barriers. This workshop will explore key communication theories\, including high-context vs. low-context cultures\, verbal and nonverbal communication differences\, and strategies for fostering inclusive communication. The session will consist of one hour of theoretical training and 30 minutes of interactive exercises to apply key concepts in practice. \nLearning outcomes: \nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \nIdentify and analyse the cultural differences in communication styles and their impact on academic interactions. \nImplement strategies to improve communication effectiveness in multicultural environments\, emphasising inclusive language and awareness of nonverbal cues. \nDevelop effective strategies to promote intercultural dialogue and collaboration in educational settings. \nPractical information: \nMaximum of 30 participants.
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/communication-skills-in-multicultural-environments/
CATEGORIES:Staff Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250328T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250328T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231855
CREATED:20250228T141138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T141138Z
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SUMMARY:Multimedia Carousel
DESCRIPTION:(28/03/2025: 9:30h – 11.00h\, 90 minutes\, on campus: HOGENT) – trainer: multimedia team HOGENT \nRegistration link: International Days – Hogeschool Gent \nCurious about the support HOGENT offers to its teachers to create audiovisual lesson topics? Take a walk on the multimedia trail with stops at the podcast corner\, the camera arsenal and the recording studios. \nLearning outcomes: \nParticipants can use the material that was demonstrated themselves. \nParticipants can implement a similar concept in their home school. \nPractical information: \nMaximum of 20 participants (teaching staff).
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/multimedia-carousel/
CATEGORIES:Staff Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250327T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250327T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231855
CREATED:20241216T052551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T144237Z
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SUMMARY:Design Thinking in higher education meeting Ghent
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to contribute to the international meeting ‘Design Thinking in higher education’\, which takes place on 27 March 2025\, at HOGENT University of Applied Sciences and Arts. \nCall for contributions (deadline Dec 10). \nDesign thinking in higher education: call for contributions. – Hogeschool Gent \nPlease see the HoGent website for more information. \nTimeline\n10 December 2024: submission abstracts\n20 January 2025: acceptance notification\n27 March 2025: Meeting Day
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/design-thinking-in-higher-education-meeting-ghent/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250327T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250327T163000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231855
CREATED:20250228T141010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T141010Z
UID:5269-1743064200-1743093000@ureka.eu
SUMMARY:Design thinking in higher education
DESCRIPTION:27/03/2025 \n8.30h – 16.30h\, 8 hours \non campus: HOGENT \n‘Design thinking in business and entrepreneurship’ is the central theme of the international summit on 27 March 2025\, that will take place at HOGENT University of Applied Sciences and Arts. This international meeting\, is a collaboration between HOGENT\, Amsterdam UAS\, Erasmus University of Applied Sciences Brussels\, and Idea+. \nMore info and registration: \nInternational summit on design thinking in business and entrepreneurship. – Hogeschool Gent
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/design-thinking-in-higher-education/
CATEGORIES:Staff Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250326T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250326T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231855
CREATED:20250228T143432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T120448Z
UID:5304-1742983200-1742988600@ureka.eu
SUMMARY:Train-the-trainer: Internationalisation of the curriculum course
DESCRIPTION:This is a 6-session training course : 5/03\, 12/03\, 19/03\, 26/03\, 2/04 and 9/04/2025 (15 hours in total) + 1 training during U!REKA connects in Helsinki \nContent: \nTrain-the-Trainer Internationalisation of the Curriculum (IoC) is a course to prepare trainers to facilitate the IoC for lecturers course. The TTT will take place in the spring semester 2025\, and the IoC course will be facilitated in the fall of 2025. The aim of the TTT is to empower trainers to engage with the content\, become experts in this topic and teach lecturers to internationalise their curriculum. We’re hoping to create a team of trainers representing the various U!reka perspectives. \nThe course consists of the 6 topics of the (existing) IoC course: \n\nInternationalisation on programme level\nInternationalisation on course level (learning outcomes)\nIntercultural awareness of the lecturer (ICC for lecturers)\nInternationalisation in the classroom (pedagogy)\nOnline international collaboration (COIL/virtual exchange)\nAssessment of internationalisation\n\nLearning outcomes: upon completion of the course\, the participants will: – be experts in the topic of curriculum internationalisation – be able to facilitate (one of) the course modules – be ambassadors for IoC in their respective institutions \nMax. 25 participants \nTrainer Eva Haug (Amsterdam UAS) \nRegister here
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/train-the-trainer-internationalisation-of-the-curriculum-course/
LOCATION:online MS Teams
CATEGORIES:Staff Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250329
DTSTAMP:20260422T231855
CREATED:20241216T052044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T104437Z
UID:3336-1742774400-1743206399@ureka.eu
SUMMARY:HOGENT International Days
DESCRIPTION:HOGENT\, partner of the U!REKA European University\, organizes its yearly International Days from 24 to 28 March 2025 in Ghent (Belgium). \nMore information on the website of HOGENT.
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/hogent-international-days/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250320T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250320T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231855
CREATED:20250113T110654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T144247Z
UID:4455-1742479200-1742482800@ureka.eu
SUMMARY:Let's Share Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The alliance organises monthly Let’s share meetings that take a quick look at recent activities and welcome both old and new participants to learn about the alliance and engage with it. These meetings are held online\, and they are open for anyone interested. \nThe next Let’s share meeting will be on 20 March at 14:00 – 15:00 (CEST). \nEvent agenda: \n\nWelcoming words\nGreetings from working packages\nLet’s share ideas!\nQ&A\n\nPlease join through the Microsoft Teams link.
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/lets-share-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250319T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250319T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231855
CREATED:20250228T144850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T120654Z
UID:5320-1742378400-1742387400@ureka.eu
SUMMARY:Train-the-trainer: Internationalisation of the curriculum course
DESCRIPTION:This is a 6-session training course : 5/03\, 12/03\, 19/03\, 26/03\, 2/04 and 9/04/2025 (15 hours in total) + 1 training during U!REKA connects in Helsinki \nContent: \nTrain-the-Trainer Internationalisation of the Curriculum (IoC) is a course to prepare trainers to facilitate the IoC for lecturers course. The TTT will take place in the spring semester 2025\, and the IoC course will be facilitated in the fall of 2025. The aim of the TTT is to empower trainers to engage with the content\, become experts in this topic and teach lecturers to internationalise their curriculum. We’re hoping to create a team of trainers representing the various U!reka perspectives. \nThe course consists of the 6 topics of the (existing) IoC course: \n\nInternationalisation on programme level\nInternationalisation on course level (learning outcomes)\nIntercultural awareness of the lecturer (ICC for lecturers)\nInternationalisation in the classroom (pedagogy)\nOnline international collaboration (COIL/virtual exchange)\nAssessment of internationalisation\n\nLearning outcomes: upon completion of the course\, the participants will: – be experts in the topic of curriculum internationalisation – be able to facilitate (one of) the course modules – be ambassadors for IoC in their respective institutions \nMax. 25 participants \nTrainer Eva Haug (Amsterdam UAS) \nRegister here \nMax. 25 participants
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/train-the-trainer-2/
LOCATION:online MS Teams
CATEGORIES:Staff Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250320
DTSTAMP:20260422T231855
CREATED:20250219T085925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T144251Z
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SUMMARY:Value-Based Finance Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Values-Based Finance Conference will explore several topics related to sustainable banking and finance\, aiming to bring together leading researchers and practitioners to discuss innovative ideas and recent advancements in the field. It is organized into two main components: the Academic Sessions and the plenary session (Symposium). During the Academic Sessions (open only for researchers)\, participants will present and discuss their working papers\, fostering scholarly exchange and collaboration. The Symposium (open for researchers and professionals) will feature industry professionals who will address current issues and developments related to sustainable banking\, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)\, and finance. \nWe invite researchers and professionals working in the fields of sustainable banking\, finance\, and related areas to participate in our conference. Researchers are encouraged to submit their work for the academic sessions\, while professionals are welcome to take part in the plenary session\, the symposium. We welcome both theoretical and applied working papers that contribute to advancements in these disciplines. \nTarget group: Researchers of U!REKA universities\, professionals \nRegistration and call for Papers: please click here.
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/value-based-finance-conference/
LOCATION:Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences\, Amsterdam\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250312T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250312T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231855
CREATED:20250228T144750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T120405Z
UID:5318-1741773600-1741779000@ureka.eu
SUMMARY:Train-the-trainer: Internationalisation of the curriculum course
DESCRIPTION:This is a 6-session training course : 5/03\, 12/03\, 19/03\, 26/03\, 2/04 and 9/04/2025 (15 hours in total) + 1 training during U!REKA connects in Helsinki \nContent: \nTrain-the-Trainer Internationalisation of the Curriculum (IoC) is a course to prepare trainers to facilitate the IoC for lecturers course. The TTT will take place in the spring semester 2025\, and the IoC course will be facilitated in the fall of 2025. The aim of the TTT is to empower trainers to engage with the content\, become experts in this topic and teach lecturers to internationalise their curriculum. We’re hoping to create a team of trainers representing the various U!reka perspectives. \nThe course consists of the 6 topics of the (existing) IoC course: \n\nInternationalisation on programme level\nInternationalisation on course level (learning outcomes)\nIntercultural awareness of the lecturer (ICC for lecturers)\nInternationalisation in the classroom (pedagogy)\nOnline international collaboration (COIL/virtual exchange)\nAssessment of internationalisation\n\nLearning outcomes: upon completion of the course\, the participants will: – be experts in the topic of curriculum internationalisation – be able to facilitate (one of) the course modules – be ambassadors for IoC in their respective institutions \nMax. 25 participants \nTrainer Eva Haug (Amsterdam UAS) \nRegister here
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/train-the-trainer/
CATEGORIES:Staff Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250305T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250305T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231855
CREATED:20250228T145110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T120515Z
UID:5322-1741168800-1741174200@ureka.eu
SUMMARY:Train-the-trainer: Internationalisation of the curriculum course
DESCRIPTION:This is a 6-session training course : 5/03\, 12/03\, 19/03\, 26/03\, 2/04 and 9/04/2025 (15 hours in total) + 1 training during U!REKA connects in Helsinki \nContent: \nTrain-the-Trainer Internationalisation of the Curriculum (IoC) is a course to prepare trainers to facilitate the IoC for lecturers course. The TTT will take place in the spring semester 2025\, and the IoC course will be facilitated in the fall of 2025. The aim of the TTT is to empower trainers to engage with the content\, become experts in this topic and teach lecturers to internationalise their curriculum. We’re hoping to create a team of trainers representing the various U!reka perspectives. \nThe course consists of the 6 topics of the (existing) IoC course: \n\nInternationalisation on programme level\nInternationalisation on course level (learning outcomes)\nIntercultural awareness of the lecturer (ICC for lecturers)\nInternationalisation in the classroom (pedagogy)\nOnline international collaboration (COIL/virtual exchange)\nAssessment of internationalisation\n\nLearning outcomes: upon completion of the course\, the participants will: – be experts in the topic of curriculum internationalisation – be able to facilitate (one of) the course modules – be ambassadors for IoC in their respective institutions \nMax. 25 participants \nTrainer Eva Haug (Amsterdam UAS) \nRegister here
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/train-the-trainer-internationalisation-of-the-curriculum-course-2/
LOCATION:online MS Teams
CATEGORIES:Staff Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250227T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250227T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231855
CREATED:20250224T135023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T144254Z
UID:5238-1740646800-1740684600@ureka.eu
SUMMARY:Shaping the future: European universities alliances for a competitive Europe
DESCRIPTION:During this high-level meeting\, participants will reflect on the achievements of the European Universities initiative\, address the remaining challenges \, and identify the avenues to continue making this initiative a long-term success. \nDiscussions will also focus on the key enabling factors for the alliances to further contribute to Europe’s sustainable prosperity and competitiveness\, while defending democracy and promoting social fairness. \nParticipants\nThe event will gather \n\nrepresentatives of all 65 European Universities alliances\,\nrepresentatives of the Seal of Excellence holders\nMembers of the European Parliament\nrepresentatives of national and regional authorities from EU countries\nkey higher education stakeholder organisations\nEuropean student organisations\nprivate sector entrepreneurs and companies\n\nFollow the event\nThe meeting’s morning sessions will be available through livestream.  \nPlease click here: https://live.mymediazone.be/pages/europeanuniversities25/registration.  \n 
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/shaping-the-future-european-universities-alliances-for-a-competitive-europe/
CATEGORIES:Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250123T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250123T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231855
CREATED:20250113T111315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T144258Z
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SUMMARY:Let's Share Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The alliance organises monthly Let’s share meetings that take a quick look at recent activities and welcome both old and new participants to learn about the alliance and engage with it. These meetings are held online\, and they are open for anyone interested. \nThe next Let’s share meeting will be on 23 January at 14:00 – 15:00 (CEST). \nEvent agenda: \n\nWelcoming words\nGreetings from working packages\nLet’s share ideas!\nQ&A\n\nPlease join through the Microsoft Teams link. \nFor questions\, ask the U!REKA Institutional Coordinator of your institution or contact Ana Raposo (araposo@sp.ipl.pt).
URL:https://ureka.eu/all-events/lets-share-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Events
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