Events

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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!

  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...

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...

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...

U!REKA European University is proud to announce the U!REKA Awards – celebrating the alliance's extraordinary individuals and teams.

Creating Interactive Learning Environments with H5P in the LMS „campUAS“ of Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences Wednesday 22 April  - 14.00-15.30h CEST Content: This workshop introduces the interactive capabilities of H5P within the campUAS learning platform. Participants explore how interactive learning activities can be used to support formative assessment, engagement,...

AI in je onderwijspraktijk: reflectiefiche (Dutch spoken) Mon 20 April 16-16.45h CEST Content: ontdek hoe de AI‑reflectiefiche je helpt om het gebruik, misbruik én de kansen van AI in je onderwijspraktijk in kaart te brengen. We kijken verder dan evaluatie alleen en nemen de volledige onderwijspraktijk onder de loep. Daarnaast...

Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa (IPL) is pleased to invite teachers, researchers, administrative staff and all stakeholders to its online U!REKA EduForum: 12.30 – 12.45h Welcome and overview of the U!REKA Project in 2026 Maria João Centeno, IPL 12.45 – 13.00h Presenting the Connects 2026 event and U!REKA Microcredential Framework Antónia...

Under the title “Future Lab Continuing Education” the DGWF Annual Conference 2026 invites participants to develop, discuss, and reflect on new scenarios for continuing education. The focus is on the systematic development, discussion, and classification of future endeavours that could be significant in the context of continuing education—in terms of...

The ISCAL International Days 2026 will consist of a mix of research conferences, round tables, discussion groups, and lectures to be held by the participants in their respective field. The event aims to be a platform for academics from different countries and disciplines within the social sciences, such as law,...

U!REKA universities are part of the 4A4PEDs project. Its aim is to develop energy-resilient urban districts by combininig data, design, and collaboration. The 4A4PEDs Knowledge Exchange Online Event brings together decision-makers, practitioners, researchers, and industry representatives from local, regional and transnational levels across Europe. They are invited to exchange  experiences,...

Accessible Presentations and Texts for Inclusive Teaching: Using PowerPoint and Word Thu 2 April 10.00-12.00h am CEST Content: in this workshop, you will explore important aspects of accessibility and how to apply them to your own teaching materials. Through practical examples and hands-on demonstrations with PowerPoint and Word (Office 365),...

During these days, the HOGENT educational programmes and research centres will design experimental activities, that allow HOGENT students to engage with societal challenges in collaboration with partners from the field, the broader community and international organisations. We warmly encourage you to contribute to these activities. Anything is possible! Think of...

Date: March 12th 9.00-12.00 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...

Are you interested in internationalising your teaching and classroom, online and/or live, and curious about how this is being done at other universities of applied sciences? Then this online course is for you! Course of 6 sessions starting 6 March 2026 - on Friday mornings 10.00-12.30h CET (UTC+1) Save the dates:...

Join us for the 33rd International Week! Lecturers and practitioners in social work and healthcare from partner institutions of Frankfurt UAS are warmly invited to take part in the 33rd International Week (IW) from May 18-22, 2026 in Frankfurt. The IWs aim to incorporate international perspectives into teaching at Frankfurt...

The U!REKA Connects 2026 will take place in Lisbon from 23 to 25 June. The call for proposals is open from 1 January to 1 March 2026.   Building on the U!REKA Alliance’s mission to shape future-proof urban professionals who will accelerate the transition towards climate-neutral and smart cities, we...

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...

Contribute your expertise through a keynote-style lecture and coach international student teams working on ethical and CSR challenges.

Do you feel a responsibility to make students aware of sustainability and the transition to a new economic way of thinking? Do you want to guide students to become change agents in the transition to a sustainable future? The shared value creation workshop offers a powerful tool (3LC-model) to make...

Develop smarter, more sustainable services using practical design thinking tools. Understand how to create solutions that genuinely respond to people’s needs and contexts. If you want to strengthen your impact in any academic or administrative role, this training is for you. Learning outcomes: The participant will be able to articulate...

Develop smarter, more sustainable services using practical design thinking tools. Understand how to create solutions that genuinely respond to people’s needs and contexts. If you want to strengthen your impact in any academic or administrative role, this training is for you.   Learning outcomes: Participants will: be able to articulate...

During the Week Without Borders, the HOGENT educational programmes and research centres will design experimental activities, that allow HOGENT students to engage with societal challenges in collaboration with partners from the field, the broader community and international organisations. We warmly encourage you to contribute to these activities. Anything is possible!...

Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences (Frankfurt UAS) is pleased to invite you to a week filled with different activities to engage all stakeholders with U!REKA European University. The U!REKA Week at Frankfurt UAS will include international guest lectures, networking opportunities, including job shadowing opportunities, the UrbanCircularHack(athon), student exhibitions, teacher trainings,...

How can we reduce waste in the sense of a sustainable circular economy? And how can we create sustainable systems in which materials can be reused and resources recycled? Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences (Frankfurt UAS) invites students and researchers of all U!REKA partner universities as well as interested stakeholders...

In this advanced workshop, you'll dive into Power Apps, a tool that allows you to create custom applications with no code or low code, enabling you to address specific business needs and streamline processes without relying on developers. Power Apps empowers you to build apps that integrate seamlessly with Microsoft...

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...

This training course provides an in-depth exploration of modern digital teaching tools, including Kahoot, Slido, Mentimeter, Quizzes, and ChatGPT. Participants will learn how to effectively integrate these tools into their educational practices to enhance student engagement, facilitate interactive learning, and foster a dynamic classroom environment. The course covers practical demonstrations,...

This training course provides an in-depth exploration of modern digital teaching tools, including Kahoot, Slido, Mentimeter, Quizzes, and ChatGPT. Participants will learn how to effectively integrate these tools into their educational practices to enhance student engagement, facilitate interactive learning, and foster a dynamic classroom environment. The course covers practical demonstrations,...

How can we reduce waste in the sense of a sustainable circular economy? And how can we create sustainable systems in which materials can be reused and resources recycled? Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences (Frankfurt UAS) invites students and researchers of all U!REKA partner universities as well as interested stakeholders...

The ISCAL International Days 2026 will consist of a mix of research conferences, round tables, discussion groups, and lectures to be held by the participants in their respective field. The event aims to be a platform for academics from different countries and disciplines within the social sciences, such as law,...

In this advanced workshop, you’ll discover the power of Power Automate, a tool that allows you to automate manual tasks and create workflows to boost your productivity and efficiency. Whether you want to automate repetitive processes or implement complex business logic, Power Automate provides endless possibilities for automation within Microsoft...

Get to know the essential features of Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) through a dynamic workshop and explore a practical case. In just 90 minutes, you will gain valuable insights into how and why you can apply this powerful methodology in your teaching. Learning outcomes: Understand the core principles of Challenge-Based Learning...

The U!REKA Research Days 2025 will bring together 100+ researchers from the 11 partners in the U!REKA European University Alliance, representing a wide range of research domains and disciplines, and across U!REKA’s three Centres of Expertise: Climate Neutral and Resilient Cities, Transition to Circular Society, and Innovative Governance and Citizen...