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October 3, 2023

ECIU University Research Conference

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.

Call for participation 1st Olympiad in Engineering Science in Ancient Olympia (Greece)

The Olympiad in Engineering Science (OES 2023) is an international congress and contest aiming to disseminate and evaluate the recent advances in Engineering Science.

ECIU makes diversity and equality a priority

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.

Building a stronger Europe through Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe

ECIU shares its recommendations to enhance the impact of Europe’s knowledge programmes

Towards the Streetsmart City: A research and planning agenda for just cities

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)

Final session of the Leadership Development Program took place in Barcelona

University Staff

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 ...

Students created a sustainability plan for a company to reduce the carbon footprint

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Students created a sustainability plan for a company to reduce the carbon footprint

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

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

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

Call for participation 1st Olympiad in Engineering Science in Ancient Olympia (Greece)

The Olympiad in Engineering Science (OES 2023) is an international congress and contest aiming to disseminate and evaluate the recent advances in Engineering Science.

December 1, 2022

Challenges bring together students and employers: experience at Tampere University

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

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

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

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

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

This summer school will focus on RNA viruses and their molecular interactions with the host cell, September 6-9 at University of Aveiro.

ECIU University challenges at UniTrento: Sustainable telecommunications and remote work in the mountains

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.

Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme participant about meeting in Kaunas: “There is much more diversity in Europe than I initially thought”

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.

The participants of ECIU University micro-module on the intercultural competences met in Toulouse

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

Shaping the campus of the future: International students working towards a climate-neutral campus

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”.

Student from UAB: "Challenges allowed me to know people that otherwise I probably wouldn't have known and worked with"

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.

Student about challenges: ”Take part and experience it”

“All the skills come together here, we share case studies from our own countries and we bring different perspectives to the table.” Speaking is Tim Marshall, a master's student in Literacy studies at Stavanger University.

January 31, 2023

ECIU to find solutions for closer international university cooperation

Business & Society

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

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

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.

A new way of working: external societal stakeholders on board

Business & Society

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.

Kampusareena receives award for the sustainable development of facilities

Business & Society

The Kampusareena building on the Hervanta campus of the Tampere Universities community has been awarded for its merits in sustainable development.

Building Industrial Partnerships on a European basis

Business & Society

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

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.

The new ECIU University Magazine: Skills and competencies for life

University Staff

This new issue of the ECIU University magazine showcases several activities of ECIU University and the opportunities to engage with the European University.

BUILDING A COMMUNITY OF TEACHERS FOR CHALLENGE-BASED LEARNING

University Staff

On March 5th 25 teachers from 12 universities of the ECIU University network joined the kick-off meeting for building a community of practice.

DCU launches free online course about micro-credentials and the changing nature of higher education

University Staff

DCU has launched a free online course aimed at educators and employers interested in learning more about micro-credentials and to challenge traditional mindsets of higher education. Designed by DCU in partnership with ECIU University.

WORKSHOP ON INCLUSION AND UNIVERSAL DESIGN

University Staff

Aalborg University hosted on February 4th an online workshop on inclusion and universal design. The workshop is part of the ECIU University Project. Participants were representatives from the ECIU University member institutions.

January 27, 2021

Workshop "Basic principles of Challenge-Based Learning

University Staff

Within the ECIU University the Center for Teaching and Learning of Hamburg University of Technology offers all partners of the ECIU University an introduction workshop to Challenge-Based Learning . (January 27th).

January 28, 2021

Join us at the very first ECIU University online expert event on micro-credentials!

University Staff

At this event, we will present our white paper on micro-credentials, and we look forward to learning about your views on this topic. The final programme will be published here early January.

November 18, 2020

DCU’s LIFE programme: insight into an award winning business and entrepreneurship module

University Staff

DCU’s Learning Innovation for Enterprise (LIFE) module has won the ECIU Team Award 2020 for innovation in teaching and learning.

November 10, 2020

INSA GROUP LOOKS FOR THE ECIU UNIVERSITY STUDENT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MANAGER

University Staff

We are seeking a student community engagement manager who shares our innovative and entrepreneurial vision and who wishes to engage the student community for ECIU University. Apply now for this position at the INSA, France.

November 4, 2020

Dublin City University wins ECIU Team Award

University Staff

The module ‘Learning Innovation for Enterprise (LIFE)’ of Dublin City University has won the ECIU Team Award for innovation in teaching and learning. The winners were announced in last week’s online ECIU Board meeting.

September 10, 2020

First pioneering steps into virtual reality with ECIU XR Campus!

University Staff

ECIU University is all about the community. In order to provide people digital environments of true interaction, creativity and the sense of community, new innovative solutions are needed.

September 1, 2020

Happy New Academic Year from the ECIU University

University Staff

Greetings with the new Academic year 2020/2021 from the rectors and directors of the ECIU University members. From 12 European countries and in 12 languages – the cultural and language diversity is one of our strengths.

September 1, 2020

ECIU is now on LinkedIn

University Staff

We are happy to announce that the ECIU LinkedIn account is launched. Follow us to get more information about the ECIU and the ECIU University activities.

Micro-learning varies from online courses to study packages

University Staff

So-called micro-learning helps people to better prepare for their future jobs and for living in the digital society with complex challenges. ECIU University will launch their first micro-modules this autumn semester.

Challenge-based education as a core for teaching and research

University Staff

Andrea Brose, Head of the Center for Teaching and Learning at Hamburg University of Technology, talks about the added value of challenge-based education as a core for teaching and research.

THE NEW ECIU UNIVERSITY VISUAL IDENTITY TO REFLECT WHO WE ARE

University Staff

The new visual identity of the ECIU University will help to construct a homogeneous and spread the message to different audiences, helping birth of a new, modern and unconventional university.

ECIU University Magazine

University Staff

A special about the new ECIU University: 13 universities within the ECIU consortium who are laying their foundation for a European University and the future of higher education.

October 3, 2023

ECIU University Research Conference

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

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

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

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

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.

IEEE TEMS conference „Leading Digital Transformation in Business and Society“

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Horizon 2020 support for the ECIU University SMART-ER research and innovation activities

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.

1st KEEN Forum PhD Colloquium 2020

The first KEEN Forum PhD Colloquium is organized by consortium of universities and will be held virtually on August 20, 2020.

The University of Aveiro has a vacancy for an Auxiliary Researcher

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

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

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

ECIU makes diversity and equality a priority

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.

Building a stronger Europe through Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe

ECIU shares its recommendations to enhance the impact of Europe’s knowledge programmes

February 20, 2023

TUL and ECIU are standing for Ukraine

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

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

ECIU is looking for an experienced Manager Business Development to strengthen the strategic position of ECIU University towards business. Apply now!

Innovation in higher education continues: next phase of ECIU University granted

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.

Presentation of the third ECIU University Micro-Credentials paper: A vision for European learners, values, and priorities

‍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.

ECIU welcomes the EU Member States commitment to micro-credentials

ECIU University welcomes the adopted Council Recommendation on micro-credentials for lifelong learning and employability by EU Member States on 16 June 2022.

The future of research is Challenge-Based

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...

Join us to discuss Challenge-Based Research to enhance the impact of European universities

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.

ECIU event on micro-credentials - key-note by Commissioner Schmit

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.

Share your views on how to improve equality and diversity within the ECIU network!

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.

From pilot to start-up: The further roll-out of ECIU University

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

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

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

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.