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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.
May 23, 2023
Call for participation 1st Olympiad in Engineering Science in Ancient Olympia (Greece)
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.
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 ...
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 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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March 11, 2022
Challenge Infosession for students
Learners
EVENT
Join our online event and you will learn about ECIU University and challenge-based learning and hear the first-hand experience from a challenge and micro-modules participants.
February 8, 2022
Fresh App: an ECIU University challenge solution supporting local farmers and sustainability
Learners
EVENT
A team of University of Trento students with a colleague from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona have been awarded a grant by the ECIU University. The team is designing an app that helps small local farmers deliver their produce.
January 5, 2022
Join international teams, gain new skills and solve real-life challenges
Learners
EVENT
ECIU University invites you to join challenges and micro-modules. It’s a unique opportunity to gain relevant skills for your future, develop ideas in an international environment and get in contact with businesses and public organisations.
October 25, 2021
Challenges Infosession for students
Learners
EVENT
Have you missed our first event about challenges? Do you want to know more about the ecosystem of ECIU? We are inviting you to our next event on November 3rd.
October 7, 2021
Students “hacked” eight solutions for a sustainable future
Learners
EVENT
Eight creative student teams from the University of Stavanger spent a whole weekend developing sustainable solutions during the Future Energy and Autonomy Hack, a part of the ECIU University challenges.
October 6, 2021
KICK-OFF EVENT FOR ECIU STUDENTS: AUTUMN CHALLENGES 2021
Learners
EVENT
We are delighted to invite you to our first challenge kick-off event of the Autumn challenges 2021. Join us and learn more about ECIU University, challenge-based learning, challenges and student engagement within ECIU.
September 27, 2021
ECIU University is launching a student community platform
Learners
EVENT
Open invitation to all students from ECIU member universities! We are excited today to launch the ECIU Student Community Group on Facebook.
September 20, 2021
Big milestone for the European educational community: EU Commissioner opened the ECIU Extended Reality Campus
Learners
EVENT
On Monday, 20 September, EU Commissioner Mariya Gabriel opened the ECIU University Extended Reality (XR) Campus. Via the Campus, learners have an environment to continue learning and have people interacting with each other.
September 9, 2021
Màrius Martínez greeting with a new academic year
Learners
EVENT
ECIU President Màrius Martínez sends a warm welcome to our community and congratulates with a start of the academic year 2021/2022!
September 20, 2021
Be part of it: EU Commissioner Mariya Gabriel will open the ECIU University XR Campus!
Learners
EVENT
EU Commissioner Mariya Gabriel will open the ECIU University XR Campus, and you can be part of it. The VR-event will be livestreamed to YouTube. Follow the opening of Europe’s first VR Campus on 20 September at 10 CET here!
August 23, 2021
During the ECIU University challenge, KTU students have developed an idea for oil recycling
Learners
EVENT
A team of Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) students have come up with an idea for an application that would allow organising used cooking oil collection and reduce pollution. Read more about it in the article.
June 21, 2021
Teamcher Lennart Osterhus: ‘I never expected this of challenge-based learning’
Learners
EVENT
At the invitation of colleague Andrea Brose, Lennart Osterhus embarked on the challenge-based learning adventure. Looking back, he is only too glad that he was the Teamcher of an international group of motivated students.
June 15, 2021
Challenge participants: “Just dive in – improve your skills and expand your connections”
Learners
EVENT
More than two hundred students have already participated in over thirty ECIU University challenges. We asked some participants to share their first-hand experiences.
June 10, 2021
The third Student Agora: creation of a strong ECIU University student network
Learners
EVENT
Thursday, 27th of May, ECIU University hosted day two of the Student Agora. Students discussed their place in the open ecosystem of ECIU University, the definition and recognition of student engagement and the student vision of the developm
June 3, 2021
MAKE A REAL IMPACT: Join international teams to solve real-life challenges!
Learners
EVENT
Challenges are back: for the Autumn semester, we invite students from ECIU member universities to join the ECIU University challenges and micro-modules.
May 5, 2021
Student Agora. May 2021: Challenges and ECIU University
Learners
EVENT
Open invitation to all students from ECIU member universities! Real life, real challenges, real solutions. Want to be a part of it?
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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.
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.
April 28, 2021
Online event on challenges and micro credentials
University Staff
EVENT
A workshop about two scenarios for QA for Micro Credentials in the ECIU eco system. The online event will take place on April 28, 10.00 – 12.30 CET.
April 28, 2021
HOW CAN INNOVATIVE UNIVERSITIES FOSTER A LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIP (WITH A COLLECTIVE VISION) FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY?
University Staff
EVENT
Register for the ECIU CHEPS Workshop: How can innovative universities foster a long-term relationship for the benefit of the Community? Reflecting on a TEFCE pilot study at an ECIU member university, 28 April 14.00-16.00 (via Zoom).
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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.
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.
June 22, 2020
1st KEEN Forum PhD Colloquium 2020
Researchers
EVENT
The first KEEN Forum PhD Colloquium is organized by consortium of universities and will be held virtually on August 20, 2020.
March 29, 2020
The University of Aveiro has a vacancy for an Auxiliary Researcher
Researchers
EVENT
The University of Aveiro has a vacancy for an Auxiliary Researcher in the scientific area of Communication Science and Technologies to develop research in the Data Science/Big Data domain, under the scope of Social Sciences.
September 23, 2019
PBL 2020 – TRANSFORMING PBL THROUGH HYBRID LEARNING MODELS
Researchers
EVENT
The goal of PBL 2020 international conference is to challenge, transform and expand current practices through the lenses of envisioned future hybrid learning models and environments for engaging students.
September 23, 2019
IRSPBL 2020 – 8TH INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM ON PBL
Researchers
EVENT
United Nations developed the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which constitute a framework for sustainable development actions towards 2030. The IRSPBL 2020 welcomes research and best practices contributions
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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
February 24, 2022
The ECIU Brussels’ Office is open to you and your stakeholders
EU Affairs
EVENT
Come and meet us in Brussels! On 10 February, the joint Aalborg University (AAU) and ECIU Brussels’ Office re-opened its doors after a move and COVID lockdown.
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