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October 3, 2023
ECIU University Research Conference
Researchers
EVENT
Learn all about Engagement through challenge-based R&I and learning on the ECIU University Research Conference taking place 3-4 October, 2023 at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona.
June 19, 2023
Science as a Social Black Box: Experimenting with Democratic Participation in Scientific Unknowns
Webinar
EVENT
The webinar will take place on 19th of June (12:00-13:00 CET).
June 5, 2023
Innovative mobile app to transform urban cycling experiences
Researchers
EVENT
An international group of researchers led by the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB) recently launched a groundbreaking mobile app designed to make city regions more bikeable
May 25, 2023
Internal Vacancy for the ECIU Member Universities: Learner Engagement Coordinator (0.5fte)
University Staff
EVENT
ECIU is looking for Learner Engagement Coordinator to organize the learners of ECIU University towards an active community co-shaping the future of the European University.
May 23, 2023
Final Programme for the 1st Olympiad in Engineering Science in Ancient Olympia (Greece) published!
Learners
EVENT
The Olympiad in Engineering Science (OES 2023) is an international congress and contest aiming to disseminate and evaluate the recent advances in Engineering Science from 23-27 May 2023.
May 22, 2023
Webinar featuring the ECIU-Urban Transformations Collaboratory
Researchers
EVENT
This webinar aims to present the results of the ECIU-Urban Transformations Collaboratory (ECIU-UTC) project with contribution from all partners, focusing on the cross-case learning activities of the project.
May 11, 2023
Workshop for researchers in the research field of Transport & Mobility
Researchers
EVENT
Join the online webinar for researchers to support building our European research community within Transport&Mobility on the the 11th of May, 14.30-16.00 CET.
May 10, 2023
ECIU University joins Create Tomorrow think tank with nine teams
Learners
EVENT
“Use your bright minds.” With these words, Novel-T’s Mike Verkouter kicked off the student think tank Create Tomorrow, last Wednesday. In a huge festival tent on the event grounds of the University of Twente’s campus...
May 9, 2023
Webinar on Resilient Communities & Citizen Science
Webinar
EVENT
The aim of the webinar is to share insights from different citizen science projects and to discuss findings with relevance for resilient communities and citizen science projects.
May 9, 2023
In Memoriam: Jon File (Cheps, University of Twente & ECIU LDP Programme)
University Staff
EVENT
We are deeply saddened to announce that our dear friend and colleague Jon File passed away on Thursday 4 May. Although Jon had been ailing with his health recently, his passing came completely unexpected. Jon was 67 years old and he leaves
April 28, 2023
Legal structures for international university partnerships: Piloting a possible European legal status
EU Affairs
EVENT
This spring, four projects started testing a possible European legal status for higher education institutions to simplify international cooperation. ECIU partners are involved in the ESEU-project.
April 6, 2023
One step forward to boosting renewable energy capacity
Researchers
EVENT
Fruitful collaboration is initiated by the SMART-ER SEED programme project “Interface-friendly hole-transporting materials for low-cost and stable perovskite solar cells (T-i-PSCer).
March 29, 2023
ECIU makes diversity and equality a priority
EU Affairs
EVENT
With the adoption of its first gender-equality, diversity and inclusion plan, ECIU makes diversity and equality the priority of ECIU’s management and the priority in all ECIU activities.
March 23, 2023
Building a stronger Europe through Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe
EU Affairs
EVENT
ECIU shares its recommendations to enhance the impact of Europe’s knowledge programmes
March 20, 2023
Towards the Streetsmart City: A research and planning agenda for just cities
Webinar
EVENT
The webinar will present a research agenda for participatory urban planning that will be implemented in the New European Bauhaus Lighthouse Demonstrator project NEB-STAR. Join on the 20th of March (12:00-13:00 CET)
March 9, 2023
Final session of the Leadership Development Program took place in Barcelona
University Staff
EVENT
The final session of the 17th ECIU Leadership Development Program focused on different themes: from the alignment of the institutional strategies with the ECIU University; to the challenge-based approach to support innovation and ...
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May 10, 2023
ECIU University joins Create Tomorrow think tank with nine teams
Learners
EVENT
“Use your bright minds.” With these words, Novel-T’s Mike Verkouter kicked off the student think tank Create Tomorrow, last Wednesday. In a huge festival tent on the event grounds of the University of Twente’s campus...
March 1, 2023
Students created a sustainability plan for a company to reduce the carbon footprint
Learners
EVENT
An international team of students has completed an ECIU University challenge: they have created a plan to help reduce the CO2 footprint for a company. The results of the sustainability plan for “Scania Lithuania” can be used to reduce CO2.
February 23, 2023
Students met in Barcelona for the final project of ECIU University micro-module
Learners
EVENT
On 6 February, students from ECIU University members met in Barcelona to work together on the final project of the ECIU University micro-module “Intercultural Competences: Guiding Practical Insights through Citizen Science.
February 3, 2023
Change the way you learn and create real impact
Learners
EVENT
ECIU University is 13 European universities working together to reinvent the way you learn. In our brand new platform, students can discover and join learning opportunities to boost their skills and competences, and work on real problems
May 23, 2023
Final Programme for the 1st Olympiad in Engineering Science in Ancient Olympia (Greece) published!
Learners
EVENT
The Olympiad in Engineering Science (OES 2023) is an international congress and contest aiming to disseminate and evaluate the recent advances in Engineering Science from 23-27 May 2023.
December 1, 2022
Challenges bring together students and employers: experience at Tampere University
Learners
EVENT
ECIU University offers an opportunity for hands-on, challenge-based learning, the idea being that learners find solutions to real-world challenges in multidisciplinary teams. The challenges are posed by businesses and cities.
November 14, 2022
Students meet to work on the Big Data and Climate Change challenge
Learners
EVENT
On 14 November, students from different European universities came together to work on-site on one of the ECIU University challenges organised by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona.
October 24, 2022
Students’ idea – a game changer in household waste sorting
Learners
EVENT
Household food waste is a key factor in food waste generation globally. Therefore, municipalities are searching for new ways to encourage citizens to recycle at home. The idea, has been awarded 5,000 EUR.
October 11, 2022
Towards a climate-neutral campus: First Strategic Challenge completed
Learners
EVENT
At the beginning of the summer, eight master’s students presented their results for the first ECIU University Strategic Challenge. The presentations marked the successful completion of the six-month challenge.
August 18, 2022
ECIU university’s real-life challenges: Make an impact on your career and society
Learners
EVENT
ECIU University offers for students an opportunity to gain relevant skills for the future, work in international teams, and get in contact with business companies and public organisations.
September 6, 2022
New Summer school: RNA Viruses: Interactions with hosts, vectors and cells
Learners
EVENT
This summer school will focus on RNA viruses and their molecular interactions with the host cell, September 6-9 at University of Aveiro.
May 27, 2022
ECIU University challenges at UniTrento: Sustainable telecommunications and remote work in the mountains
Learners
EVENT
More than 40 students from ECIU member universities have spent a few days in Val di Sole to solve two challenges proposed by companies and organisations from the Trento region.
May 23, 2022
Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme participant about meeting in Kaunas: “There is much more diversity in Europe than I initially thought”
Learners
EVENT
Can you combine the sustainability topic, learning new languages and change of perspective on Europe? Participation in the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive programme (BIP) “Green cities” did just that.
April 27, 2022
The participants of ECIU University micro-module on the intercultural competences met in Toulouse
Learners
EVENT
INSA Toulouse hosted its first ECIU University mobility event as a part of an international ECIU micro-module. From the 4th to the 8th of April, students from all over Europe gathered in Toulouse, France
March 30, 2022
Shaping the campus of the future: International students working towards a climate-neutral campus
Learners
EVENT
Nine international master’s degree students from seven ECIU member universities met up on the campus of TUHH on 28th and 29th March 2022. These students took up the ECIU University challenge “Climate-Neutral Campus in Europe”.
March 22, 2022
Student from UAB: "Challenges allowed me to know people that otherwise I probably wouldn't have known and worked with"
Learners
EVENT
Fernanda Sauca, a fourth year student of the bachelor's degree in Political Science and Public Managementrecently received a grant to begin working on the second phase of the solution to the ECIU University “From farm to fork” challenge.
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January 31, 2023
ECIU to find solutions for closer international university cooperation
Business & Society
EVENT
How can European universities achieve a deeper, longer-term and flexible form of cooperation? With EU support, the ECIU is set to explore this question and the possibility for a European status for European Universities.
November 11, 2021
Local Partnership Arena at INSA: 70 participants co-creating challenges related to circular economy
Business & Society
EVENT
INSA Toulouse organised its first Local Partnership Arena on the 4th of November 2021 on the INSA Campus of Toulouse. The theme of this arena was circular economy.
September 23, 2019
UiS leading a national network for innovation in the public sector
Business & Society
EVENT
A new network convenes nearly 150 researchers from all over Norway. The goal is to connect researchers and render visible the innovation efforts in the public sector.
April 21, 2020
A new way of working: external societal stakeholders on board
Business & Society
EVENT
The ECIU University is not shy in taking a novel approach to its board. Not only board members of all the member universities call the shots, seven so-called external, societal stakeholders also take up a pivotal role on the board.
March 29, 2021
Kampusareena receives award for the sustainable development of facilities
Business & Society
EVENT
The Kampusareena building on the Hervanta campus of the Tampere Universities community has been awarded for its merits in sustainable development.
June 19, 2020
Building Industrial Partnerships on a European basis
Business & Society
EVENT
A truly inspiring meeting happened earlier this week where ECIU researchers and innovators, together with the representatives of Toyota Material Handling Europe, discussed the cooperation in the research and innovation.
February 14, 2020
Bringing the outside world into education – The very first Society Quest Event
Business & Society
EVENT
ECIU University places the challenge-based approach at the centre of its pedagogics, research and innovation. Linköping University, hosted the very first European Society Quest Event yesterday.
May 25, 2023
Internal Vacancy for the ECIU Member Universities: Learner Engagement Coordinator (0.5fte)
University Staff
EVENT
ECIU is looking for Learner Engagement Coordinator to organize the learners of ECIU University towards an active community co-shaping the future of the European University.
May 9, 2023
In Memoriam: Jon File (Cheps, University of Twente & ECIU LDP Programme)
University Staff
EVENT
We are deeply saddened to announce that our dear friend and colleague Jon File passed away on Thursday 4 May. Although Jon had been ailing with his health recently, his passing came completely unexpected. Jon was 67 years old and he leaves
March 9, 2023
Final session of the Leadership Development Program took place in Barcelona
University Staff
EVENT
The final session of the 17th ECIU Leadership Development Program focused on different themes: from the alignment of the institutional strategies with the ECIU University; to the challenge-based approach to support innovation and ...
January 30, 2023
ECIU co-founder Ben Kokkeler: “Make sure to continue to rediscover and renew yourself”
University Staff
EVENT
ECIU celebrated its 25th anniversary last December. A great milestone to look back at the early years. How did the network come about and what is the strength of the cooperating universities?
January 11, 2023
Kaunas University of Technology announces an international competition for the position of the rector
University Staff
EVENT
Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) is starting the process of rectorial election by announcing an international open competition for the position of the rector. Applications for the position of the rector can be submitted until 10 March.
December 21, 2022
A brand new #ECIUuniversity magazine
University Staff
EVENT
In a brand new #ECIUuniversity magazine: interviews with our community members, colleagues sharing experiences, stories about how ECIU was founded and much more.
December 16, 2022
ECIU celebrates 25th anniversary with exhibition
University Staff
EVENT
ECIU, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The 14 member institutions will reflect on this on Thursday 15 December with the ECIU Back to the Future exhibition and various festivities and meetings on UT campus, Enschede.
December 15, 2022
ECIU 25th Anniversary Celebration
University Staff
EVENT
The University of Twente is hosting a celebration on the 25th anniversary of the ECIU with a hybrid exhibition 'Back to the Future' and a party.
June 9, 2022
Board meeting in Kaunas: setting strategic directions and opening of ECIU University space
University Staff
EVENT
On 9-10 June the ECIU University Board, composed of the Rectors, Directors and Vice-rectors of the ECIU member universities, convened at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Lithuania.
May 16, 2022
Master's insert 'Shaping Responsible Futures' of the University of Twente wins the Dutch Higher Education Award
University Staff
EVENT
The Master's insert 'Shaping Responsible Futures' of the University of Twente has won the Dutch Higher Education Award. The prize is also accompanied by a sum of EUR 1.2 million.
March 16, 2022
The growing ECIU community of teamchers
University Staff
EVENT
This spring marks the 4th semester of challenges in the ECIU University, and the growing community of teamchers: teachers and staff members who facilitate learner groups while solving challenges.
March 11, 2022
Post of rector of the University of Aveiro: Call for Applications
University Staff
EVENT
The University of Aveiro hereby publicly announces the opening of a call for applications for the position of Rector.
December 21, 2021
Experts say that virtual reality will address the shortcomings of distance learning
University Staff
EVENT
The remote work model, various online courses and on-screen lectures are the new reality, accelerated by the global pandemic. According to EU statistics, more than 50 per cent of individuals did an online course in 2020...
February 10, 2022
Join the COLLab Conference
University Staff
EVENT
PIONEER in the COLLab-platform – CONNECT with others and SHARE your experiences in this custom-made online space for HE-teachers and developers. Save date: February 10th, 2022
November 23, 2021
XR Campus: virtual reality for instant collaboration, shared understanding and focus
University Staff
EVENT
The XR Campus is ECIU University in virtual reality. The Virtual Campus is a huge milestone for the European educational community as it provides instant collaboration opportunities throughout Europe.
May 3, 2021
Report on the role of ECIU universities in Innovation Development published
University Staff
EVENT
The final report from the ECIU RUNIN project, including findings and policy recommendations is published.
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June 5, 2023
Innovative mobile app to transform urban cycling experiences
Researchers
EVENT
An international group of researchers led by the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB) recently launched a groundbreaking mobile app designed to make city regions more bikeable
May 22, 2023
Webinar featuring the ECIU-Urban Transformations Collaboratory
Researchers
EVENT
This webinar aims to present the results of the ECIU-Urban Transformations Collaboratory (ECIU-UTC) project with contribution from all partners, focusing on the cross-case learning activities of the project.
May 11, 2023
Workshop for researchers in the research field of Transport & Mobility
Researchers
EVENT
Join the online webinar for researchers to support building our European research community within Transport&Mobility on the the 11th of May, 14.30-16.00 CET.
April 6, 2023
One step forward to boosting renewable energy capacity
Researchers
EVENT
Fruitful collaboration is initiated by the SMART-ER SEED programme project “Interface-friendly hole-transporting materials for low-cost and stable perovskite solar cells (T-i-PSCer).
October 3, 2023
ECIU University Research Conference
Researchers
EVENT
Learn all about Engagement through challenge-based R&I and learning on the ECIU University Research Conference taking place 3-4 October, 2023 at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona.
November 23, 2022
The Citizen Arena - SMART-ER Citizen Science Pilot has been launched
Researchers
EVENT
In project “Citizen arenas for improved environmental quality and resource use in SMART-ER cities” a group of ECIU universities will come together with the aim of co creating SMART-ER Citizen Science Pilots to raise citizens' awareness...
November 4, 2022
Interdisciplinary Networking for a Sustainable and Circular Economy
Researchers
EVENT
The project „Interdisciplinary networking for a sustainable and circular economy (INSCE)“, funded by the ECIU SMART-ER program action „Blended mobility to create networks“, aims to organize ...
February 11, 2022
Hamburg University of Technology seeks Professor Quantum
Researchers
EVENT
The School of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics at Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) is seeking applications for an endowed professorship (w3) in the field of quantum inspired and quantum optimization.
February 3, 2022
SMART-ER Co-creation workshop for Citizen Science Pilots
Researchers
EVENT
Join us at the 1st ECIU Citizen Science Co-creation workshop on the 3rd FEBRUARY from 10.00-13.00h CET. Teams will co-design trans-national collaborations with the option of funding from the SMART-ER Project.
March 4, 2021
IEEE TEMS conference „Leading Digital Transformation in Business and Society“
Researchers
EVENT
Call for papers: IEE TEMS conference „Leading Digital Transformation in Business and Society“ to be held in Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Lithuania, August 24 – 27, 2021.
February 17, 2021
ECIU University – towards a virtual research institute
Researchers
EVENT
On the first week of February, 2021 the new project of the European Union's research and innovation funding program Horizon 2020 (H2020) "ECIU University Research Institute for Smart European Regions" (SMART-ER) was launched.
February 8, 2021
KEY QUESTIONS ON HOW TO DEFINE, DEVELOP AND PROMOTE CITIZEN SCIENCE
Researchers
EVENT
At the ECIU University Citizen Science Consultation event in December 2020, over 80 participants from across the ECIU alliance connected and shared their views on the topic of citizen science.
December 2, 2020
ECIU UNIVERSITY CITIZEN SCIENCE CONSULTATION
Researchers
EVENT
The ECIU University invites you to our online Citizen Science consultation on 2 December 2020, 1.30-3pm Brussels Time.
September 29, 2020
ECIU University Launches Long-term Joint Research Strategy on Smart Regions
Researchers
EVENT
ECIU University, an initiative of the ECIU, has launched a joint long-term research strategy on smart regions, building on the rapid development of digital infrastructures across Europe.
August 19, 2020
AAU-RESEARCHER NOMINATED FOR SDG AWARD
Researchers
EVENT
Associate professor Jens Myrup Pedersen has been nominated for a Danish SDG award. The nomination is based on the project regarding poverty and improvement of health and education among Brazilian catadores who collect recyclables.
July 28, 2020
Horizon 2020 support for the ECIU University SMART-ER research and innovation activities
Researchers
EVENT
The ECIU university will receive 2 million euros from Horizon 2020 programme. This support will enable the ECIU University to strengthen research and innovation mission and establish the SMART-ER.
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April 28, 2023
Legal structures for international university partnerships: Piloting a possible European legal status
EU Affairs
EVENT
This spring, four projects started testing a possible European legal status for higher education institutions to simplify international cooperation. ECIU partners are involved in the ESEU-project.
March 29, 2023
ECIU makes diversity and equality a priority
EU Affairs
EVENT
With the adoption of its first gender-equality, diversity and inclusion plan, ECIU makes diversity and equality the priority of ECIU’s management and the priority in all ECIU activities.
March 23, 2023
Building a stronger Europe through Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe
EU Affairs
EVENT
ECIU shares its recommendations to enhance the impact of Europe’s knowledge programmes
February 20, 2023
TUL and ECIU are standing for Ukraine
EU Affairs
EVENT
Lodz University of Technology has received funding from the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange for the project ECIU4Ukraine, which will be implemented in cooperation with European Consortium of Innovative Universities.
January 31, 2023
ECIU, YUFE and EPICUR will lead an innovative approach to the European Degree
EU Affairs
EVENT
Together with two other European University Alliances, ECIU University will lead a pilot project to shape the future European Degree and to pilot an innovative approach with strong support of the European Commission.
November 23, 2022
We are hiring: Manager Business Development for ECIU University
EU Affairs
EVENT
ECIU is looking for an experienced Manager Business Development to strengthen the strategic position of ECIU University towards business. Apply now!
July 27, 2022
Innovation in higher education continues: next phase of ECIU University granted
EU Affairs
EVENT
The ECIU was granted the European Union Erasmus programme support to continue building ECIU University. Alongside member universities, ECIU, as a foundation, is included as a beneficiary for the grant.
June 17, 2022
Presentation of the third ECIU University Micro-Credentials paper: A vision for European learners, values, and priorities
EU Affairs
EVENT
On 17 June, ECIU University presented its third paper on micro-credentials, outlining both actions taken by ECIU University and Europe, and advising on the future of micro-credentials.
June 17, 2022
ECIU welcomes the EU Member States commitment to micro-credentials
EU Affairs
EVENT
ECIU University welcomes the adopted Council Recommendation on micro-credentials for lifelong learning and employability by EU Member States on 16 June 2022.
May 30, 2022
The future of research is Challenge-Based
EU Affairs
EVENT
On 24 May, ECIU University presented its Challenge-Based Research strategy to stakeholders and policy-makers at a hybrid event in Brussels. The European Commission expressed strong support for using this document...
May 24, 2022
Join us to discuss Challenge-Based Research to enhance the impact of European universities
EU Affairs
EVENT
ECIU University invites you to the presentation of its paper on Challenge-Based Research on 24 May at 15:00 CET at Rue d’Arlon 22 in Brussels.
May 12, 2022
ECIU event on micro-credentials - key-note by Commissioner Schmit
EU Affairs
EVENT
Join us to discuss the micro-credentials' political momentum and practical implementation. ECIU University invites you to the presentation of its third micro-credentials paper on 17 June at 9:30CET at an online event.
April 26, 2022
Share your views on how to improve equality and diversity within the ECIU network!
EU Affairs
EVENT
Your ideas and experiences are crucial to help develop the new ECIU equality plan. This plan will be developed together with the ECIU community and therefore, you are warmly invited to share your reflections with Marius Martinez.
March 22, 2022
From pilot to start-up: The further roll-out of ECIU University
EU Affairs
EVENT
ECIU University will realise a fully-fledged European university with a hybrid European campus towards 2030. ECIU’s proposal to the EU has personalised, flexible and challenge-based learning pathways at the core.
February 28, 2022
ECIU supports Ukraine
EU Affairs
EVENT
The fourteen members of the European Consortium of Innovative Universities, unitedly express undivided solidarity with all Ukrainian higher education institutions, their academic community, and all Ukrainian citizens.
February 28, 2022
ECIU University stands with Ukraine: Overview actions from ECIU partner institutions
EU Affairs
EVENT
ECIU and its 14 member universities expressed their undivided solidarity with all Ukrainians affected by the war. Concrete support measures have been developed to help students and staff from Ukraine and those affected in any way by the war
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