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U!REKA Connects 2025

21 May - 22 May

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.

See below for more information on the event programme, registration and call for proposals.

We are excited to share this experience with you – a warm welcome to all to Helsinki!

U!REKA Connects 2025 programme*

Tuesday 20 May 2025

Tuesday’s programme includes:
o Working meetings for those involved in U!REKA governance bodies and work packages
o Meetings of U!REKA deans & heads of schools and directors in charge of strategic development (on personal invitation)
o 15:00-18:00 Educational Forum open to all – 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.

Wednesday 21 May 2025

Joint programme for everyone
Theme of the day: European University Alliances and their transformational role for Europe

9.00-9:30
Welcome
9.30-9:50
Recent EU developments and expectations towards European Universities
9.50-10.00
U!REKA framework & contribution to European Education and Research Area
10:00-10:15
Break
10.15-11.00
Panel about the way forward towards joint European degrees, campus and mobility
11.00-11.15
Short reflection, activation of the audience
11:15-12:00
Panel discussions about the developments in the EU Mission on Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities, and the importance of University collaboration
12.00-13.00
Lunch
13.00-14.00
Parallel sessions including campus tours and invitation-only meetings
14.00-15.00
Parallel sessions including campus tours and invitation-only meetings
15.00-16.00
Parallel sessions including campus tours and invitation-only meetings
18.00-20.00
Dinner

Thursday 22 May 2025

Joint programme for everyone
Theme of the day: Best practices in European University Alliances for challenge-based and collaborative learning and innovation 

9.00-9:20
Welcome to the 2nd day
9.20-10:30
Highlights from European University alliances, e.g. lifelong learning, joint degree developments, staff training, U!REKA Exchange concept
10:30-10:45
Break
10.45-12:00
Parallel sessions: Highlights about European University RDI activities, e.g. city labs, knowledge-creating community
12.00-13.00  
Lunch
13.00-14.00
Parallel sessions including campus tours and invitation-only meetings
14.00-15.00
Parallel sessions including campus tours and invitation-only meetings
15.00-16.00
U!REKA awards and closing ceremony

Friday 23 May 2025

Opportunity to organise further meetings and meet Metropolia colleagues on different campuses.

9:00-12:15
Exploring Clean and sustainable solutions innovation hub and collaborative platforms: Workshops/Presentations, discussions on potential project ideas, Myyrmäki campus and technical teaching facilities tour

*The programme is subject to minor changes.

Link to event registration:

https://register.metropolia.fi/event/vNDG0

The registration is for those who are involved in or would you like to be part of U!REKA activities.

Call for proposals:

The call for proposals (sessions, presentations, workshops etc.) will open in mid-February. Stay tuned for more details!

Contact information for questions related to the event:

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Start:
May 21
End:
May 22