BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ACE2-EU European University - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ACE2-EU European University X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ACE2-EU European University REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Helsinki BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Paris BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20280326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20281029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Moscow BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:MSK DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260923T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20261023T150000 DTSTAMP:20260921T071306Z CREATED:20260921T063432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T071306Z UID:10000241-1790172000-1792767600@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:ACExperience Virtual Coffee — Ready for Romania? Your Pre-Arrival Guide DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n ACExperience Virtual Coffee — Ready for Romania? Your Pre-Arrival Guide\n 23 September 2026\n @\n2:00 pm\n –\n 23 October 2026\n @\n3:00 pm\n \nAudience: Students participants travelling to Romania for the course in October 2026Location: Târgu Jiu\, Romania (mobility week context) — session itself onlineRelated activities: ABC – Fake News and Social Impact · ABC – Circular Economy and Long-term Impact · Flavour School – Agritourism\, Local Traditions and Impact in the Communities · Shaping Europe’s Future Together: Perspectives on Global Challenges \nAre you getting ready for your ACExperience in Romania this October? Join our Virtual Coffee session and make sure you have everything you need before your journey begins! \n\nSession starts in \n 00\n Days\n 00\n Hours\n 00\n Minutes\n 00\n Seconds \nThis session has already taken place. \n \n \n 1. What to Expect from the Virtual Coffee \nThe Virtual Coffee will provide participants with a practical pre-arrival information package covering the most important aspects of their mobility experience in Romania. \nThe organising team will introduce participants to Constantin Brâncuși University of Târgu Jiu and provide essential information about travelling to Romania and reaching Târgu Jiu. Participants will receive guidance on arrival arrangements\, accommodation\, local transportation\, university facilities\, course locations and the main academic\, cultural and social activities planned during the week. \nThe session will also explain how the different learning activities are organised\, what participants can expect from their programmes and what they should prepare before departure. Practical recommendations regarding travel documents\, clothing\, local services\, meals\, communication and everyday life in Romania will help participants arrive well prepared for their mobility. \nMost importantly\, the Virtual Coffee will provide an opportunity to meet fellow ACExperience and other ACE²-EU participants before travelling. Students and staff from different partner institutions will be able to connect with their course colleagues\, meet members of the local organising team and ask practical questions in an informal and friendly setting. \n \n \n 2. One Week\, Many ACE²-EU Experiences \nThe mobility week in Târgu Jiu will be much more than participation in an individual course. \nAlongside the four learning programmes\, participants will arrive during one of the most dynamic weeks of the ACE²-EU academic year\, coinciding with the ACE²-EU Annual Congress and the Kaleidoscope Culture Festival 2026 — “100 Voices – One Future.” \nThis unique combination of academic\, cultural and Alliance-wide activities will create opportunities for participants to meet students\, academics\, university staff and stakeholders from across ACE²-EU\, exchange perspectives\, build international connections and experience the diversity of the Alliance community. \nThe Kaleidoscope Culture Festival\, taking place from 28 to 30 October\, will add a strong intercultural dimension to the mobility experience\, creating a shared space for cultural exchange\, creativity and dialogue across the Alliance. \n \n \n 3. Four Learning Journeys — One International Community \nFrom exploring fake news and its social impact\, circular economy and sustainability\, and agritourism and local traditions\, to discussing Europe’s response to global challenges\, participants will approach contemporary societal issues from different disciplinary and cultural perspectives. \nAt the same time\, they will share one common experience: being part of an international ACE²-EU community gathered in Târgu Jiu. \nThe Virtual Coffee is therefore more than a practical information session. It is the first meeting point of your mobility journey — a space to connect\, prepare\, ask questions and discover the academic\, cultural and social experiences that await you in Romania. \n \n \n 4. Related Programmes \n\nABC – Fake News and Social Impact\nABC – Circular Economy and Long-term Impact\nFlavour School – Agritourism\, Local Traditions and Impact in the Communities\nShaping Europe’s Future Together: Perspectives on Global Challenges\n \n\n \n \n 5. Join the Session \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/88226570027?pwd=UBaEI07lrDRPLeBN4kayEPjYQCc4B3.1 \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Call for Registration: ARC Knowledge Creation Team Workshop #5– “Green Circular Economy & Bio-Based Materials” \n\n\n \n ALES Gamification for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education \n\n\n\n\n Categories:\n Events & Meetings URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/acexperience-virtual-coffee-ready-for-romania-your-pre-arrival-guide/ CATEGORIES:Events & Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Virtual-Coffee-no-30.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260929T230000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20261113T120000 DTSTAMP:20260924T073519Z CREATED:20260921T124050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T073519Z UID:10000242-1790722800-1794571200@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:ACE²-EU Virtual Town Hall Meeting | Our Values in Action DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n ACE²-EU Virtual Town Hall Meeting | Our Values in Action\n 29 September 2026\n @\n11:00 pm\n –\n 13 November 2026\n @\n12:00 pm\n \nDate: 29 September 2026Time: 11:00 CETFormat: OnlineMain Speaker & Moderator: Ana Nikodinovska Krstevska\, Goce Delčev University (UGD)\, North Macedonia \nWhat does it mean to belong to a European University Alliance built around shared values? How can these values guide our academic communities\, shape institutional cooperation\, and be translated into meaningful practices across our universities? On 29 September 2026\, at 11:00 CET\, the ACE²-EU community is invited to come together for a new edition of the ACE²-EU Virtual Town Hall Meeting\, entitled “Our Values in Action”. \n\nSession starts in \n 00\n Days\n 00\n Hours\n 00\n Minutes\n 00\n Seconds \nThis session has already taken place. \n \n \n 1. About This Edition \nParticipation is open to the wider ACE²-EU community. Students\, teachers\, researchers\, administrative staff\, coordinators\, and external stakeholders are warmly invited to take part in the discussion. \nRegistration is required. Following registration\, participants will receive the necessary information for joining the online meeting. \nThis edition will provide a space for reflection\, dialogue\, and active participation around the values that underpin the identity and mission of the ACE²-EU Alliance. The meeting will also highlight the work carried out\, with particular attention to the ACE²-EU Values Brochure and the ACE²-EU Values Toolbox\, two resources designed to articulate our common principles and support their practical implementation across the Alliance. \n \n \n 2. Main Speaker \nAna Nikodinovska Krstevska — Goce Delčev University (UGD)\, North Macedonia \nThe session will be coordinated and moderated by Ana Nikodinovska Krstevska\, who will guide participants through a discussion on the role of shared values in strengthening cooperation\, participation\, and a common sense of belonging within the ACE²-EU community. \n \n \n 3. About the ACE²-EU Virtual Town Hall Meetings \nThe ACE²-EU Virtual Town Hall Meetings are conceived as regular online forums that foster dialogue\, transparency\, participation\, and engagement across the Alliance. \nThey provide an open and inclusive setting in which students\, teachers\, researchers\, administrative staff\, institutional coordinators\, and external stakeholders from across the ACE²-EU partner institutions can meet beyond institutional and disciplinary boundaries. \nThe Town Hall Meetings aim to provide updates on Alliance activities and developments while\, more importantly\, creating opportunities for members of the community to exchange perspectives\, raise questions\, provide feedback\, discuss common challenges\, and contribute to the ongoing development of ACE²-EU. \nThrough this participatory approach\, the Virtual Town Hall Meetings support a culture of dialogue and shared responsibility\, ensuring that the development of the Alliance is informed by the voices and experiences of the communities it brings together. \n \n \n 4. Our Values in Action \nThe September edition will focus specifically on the shared values of ACE²-EU and on the ways in which these values can move beyond statements of principle to become part of our everyday academic and institutional practices. \nValues are fundamental to the identity of a European University Alliance. They influence how we collaborate\, how we engage with our communities\, how we approach education and research\, and how we build an inclusive\, responsible\, and connected European academic environment. \nThe meeting will therefore invite participants not only to explore what our shared values are\, but also to consider a broader question: How can we collectively transform shared values into shared practices and meaningful action? \nThe discussion will encourage participants to reflect on how the principles promoted by ACE²-EU can inform cooperation across institutions\, disciplines\, professional roles\, and national contexts\, while contributing to a stronger common identity across the Alliance. \n \n \n 5. Your Voice Matters \nThe ACE²-EU Virtual Town Hall Meeting is designed as a participatory forum rather than a one-way presentation. Participants will be encouraged to share their perspectives\, exchange experiences\, ask questions\, and contribute actively to the discussion. \nThe diversity of voices represented across our universities is essential to understanding how our shared values can be meaningfully embedded in the everyday life of the Alliance. \nJoin the conversation. Share your perspective. Help us turn our shared values into shared action. \n \n \n 6. Registration \nhttps://forms.gle/cP2BtbhL55cDBn9e9 \nSpeakers:\n \n Prof. Dr. Ana Nikodinovska Krstevska Prof. Dr. Ana Nikodinovska Krstevska is Vice-Rector for International Cooperation at Goce Delcev University – Stip\, North Macedonia and Professor of European Integration and EU Law.  As UGD’s Coordinator for ACE²-EU and co-leader of WP6\, she is committed to promoting European values\, intercultural dialogue\, inclusion\, and meaningful international cooperation through education\, mobility\, and shared academic initiatives.I was responsible for the co-creation of scenarios promoting EU Values across the  ACE²-EU Alliance. One of the outcomes was a card game designed to be used during events and other short learning opportunities. I will present it as a practical and engaging tool for exploring and discussing EU Values within ACE²-EU short learning activities\, showing how these topics can be addressed in an interactive way rather than through traditional learning formats.\n \n Mateusz Kirjak\n \n Alexandru PopescuI am a first-year Master’s student in Finance and European Public Governance at Constantin Brâncuși University of Târgu-Jiu\, Romania\, and a member of the ACE2-EU Alliance Student Advisory Board. He is active in student representation both at university level and nationally\, through his role in the National Union of Student from Romania (UNSR). He has taken part in European student mobilities and policy initiatives through the Alliance\, including the European Universities Student Ambassadors’ Forum (EUSAF) and the European Student Assembly 2026 (ESA26).\n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n\n\n\n APP-Factory Meeting — Shaping the Alliance's Joint Master Degrees and Pedagogical Conference \n\n\n \n ARIES Incubator Entrepreneurship Virtual Networking Series #1 — "EIC Accelerator and Pathfinder URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/ace%c2%b2-eu-virtual-town-hall-meeting-our-values-in-action/ CATEGORIES:Events & Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Virtual-Town-Hall-template-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270502 DTSTAMP:20260928T162642Z CREATED:20260925T104246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T162642Z UID:10000245-1790812800-1809215999@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:Language Tandems DESCRIPTION:« All Events \nLanguage Tandems\n1 October 2026\n–\n1 May 2027\n \nDate/Period: 10/2026 – 05/2027\nSchedule: Online — synchronous\nOrganised by: Medical University of Gdańsk\, Poland\nDeadline for registration: 1 December 2026 (continuous registration from October–December 2026)\nCertificate of attendance: Yes \nLanguage Tandems is a NAWA-funded initiative designed to connect students and staff from partner universities for mutual language learning. Participants will be matched based on language preferences and learning goals\, creating an engaging and practical environment for developing communication skills. \n\nApplication deadline \n00\nDays\n00\nHours\n00\nMinutes\n00\nSeconds \nApplications are now closed. \n1. Objectives \n\nPromote multilingualism across the ACE²-EU Alliance\nStrengthen cooperation between language centres of partner universities\nSupport peer-to-peer language learning through tandem exchanges\nFoster intercultural communication and international networking\nShare modern language teaching methodologies and best practices\n\n2. Event Description \nLanguage Tandems is a NAWA-funded initiative designed to connect students and staff from partner universities for mutual language learning. Participants will be matched based on language preferences and learning goals\, creating an engaging and practical environment for developing communication skills. \nThe project also aims to establish a network of Language Coordinators across the Alliance who will support promotion\, coordination\, and quality development of the initiative. \n3. Target Group \n\nStudents of ACE²-EU partner universities\nAcademic and administrative staff\n\n4. Structure & Methodology \n\nOnline tandem meetings between participants\nMatchmaking based on language level and preferences\nInteractive peer-learning model\nOngoing feedback and monitoring\n\n5. Registration and Participation \nLink active from 01 October 2026. Participants must attend the full session and contribute to collaborative tasks. \nFor programme details: https://gumed.edu.pl/en/ace2-eu/language-tandems (link to be shared) \n6. Timeline of the Activities \n\n01.10.2026 — registration open\n10.2026–04.2027 — matching and online meetings of tandems\n05.2027 — online meeting closing the project and announcing winning projects (date to be announced)\n\n7. Contact & Coordination \n\nAnna Kuciejczyk\, Ph.D. — anna.kuciejczyk@gumed.edu.pl (Head of Department of Foreign Languages\, MUG\, Poland)\nMagda Warzocha\, M.A. — magda.warzocha@gumed.edu.pl (Senior lecturer at Department of Foreign Languages\, MUG\, Poland)\nKatarzyna Bruder\, M.A. — katarzyna.bruder@gumed.edu.pl (Head of ACE²-EU Alliance Office\, MUG\, Poland)\n\n\n\nAdd to calendar \n  \n\nGoogle Calendar\niCalendar\nOutlook 365\nOutlook Live\n\n\n\n\nARIES Incubator Entrepreneurship Virtual Networking Series #1 — “EIC Accelerator and Pathfinder \n\nThe future of rural regions in the context of demographic change \n\n\nCategories:\nStaff Opportunities\, Student Opportunities URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/language-tandems/ CATEGORIES:Events & Meetings,Staff Opportunities,Student Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-25-at-16.25.31.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271002 DTSTAMP:20260914T062009Z CREATED:20260805T061641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T062009Z UID:10000198-1790812800-1822435199@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:Climate Change & Mental Health Resilience DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n Climate Change & Mental Health Resilience\n 1 October 2026\n –\n 1 October 2027\n \nCourse Type: MOOC (100% Online\, self-paced)Duration: 25 hours (total workload)Credits: 1 ECTS credit and a certificate of attendance \nWith the impacts of climate change set to increase\, there is a growing need to understand its psychological implications on vulnerable population groups\, specifically older persons\, to support their resilience as well as health and social care professionals’ own resilience. By taking this MOOC\, students will learn about the challenges of climate resilience especially for older people and how to support their psychological strength in response to acute climate-related shocks and long-term\, chronic stress. They will also learn effective strategies to support their own resilience. \n \n \n 1. Organising Institutions \nLead and Host Institution: Carinthia University of Applied Sciences\, Austria (Andrea Stitzel) \nPartner Institutions: Latvian Academy of Culture (LAC)\, Latvia — Elizabete Palasiosa; Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (THI)\, Germany — Stefanie Wrobel; UFV\, Madrid — Marc-Antoine Dupuis; MUG\, Poland — Aniela Brzezinska \nIn collaboration with the ACE²-EU Social ImpactorsSocial Impactor Social Well-Being\, Andrea Stitzel (Carinthia University of Applied Sciences)Social Impactors Operational Unit\, Marika Gruber & Mélissa Pebayle (Carinthia University of Applied Sciences)\n \n \n 2. Course Description \nThis 100% online MOOC is conceptualized as a self-learn course. It has a workload of 25 hours (1 ECTS) and is structured in 4 main topics: \n\nMental Resilience\nFactors influencing Climate Resilience\nBehavioural Change to foster resilience\nNature Connectedness as source of resilience\n\nDuring the course students participate in reflective corners which also allow interaction with other students through reading and giving feedback on their posts. At the end of the course\, students will hand in a final assignment. The MOOC is assessed as pass/fail — both posts in the interactive corners and the final assignment are mandatory to pass. \n \n \n 3. Learning Objectives \n\nDefine mental resilience in the context of climate change from the point of view of the older person.\nProvide examples of direct and indirect effects of climate change on mental health and wellbeing.\nDescribe the main factors contributing to resilience related to climate change in older people.\nExplain how change can be promoted at the individual and community level based on the main theories of behavioural change.\nIdentify opportunities to promote resilience and mental wellbeing based on nature contact and connectedness for older persons and Health and Social Care professionals.\n\n \n \n 4. Who should attend \nThis course may be suitable for students from ACE²-EU partner universities enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate programmes (not only health and social care!). \nThis course may be suitable for those who have an interest in: Mental Health · Mental Resilience · Impact of Climate Change on Health · Nature-based Solutions to strengthen Resilience. \nRecommended Language Level: Preferred intermediate level of English (B2–C1)\, as the working language will be English. \n \n \n 5. Application Process & Further Information \nInterested applicants should apply here: https://forms.gle/QUiLZMawNAp596w2A \nFor any further information or queries related to the course\, please contact: a.stitzel@fh-kaernten.at \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n\n\n\n APP-Factory Meeting — Shaping the Alliance's Joint Master Degrees and Pedagogical Conference \n\n\n \n The future of rural regions in the context of demographic change \n\n\n\n\n Categories:\n Student Opportunities URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/climate-change-mental-health-resilience/ CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/website-calendar-1-2-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024 DTSTAMP:20261008T095327Z CREATED:20260812T170731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T095327Z UID:10000207-1792368000-1792799999@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:Person-centered prostheses and implants DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n Person-centered prostheses and implants\n 19 October 2026\n –\n 23 October 2026\n \nCourse Type: Blended Intensive Programme (BIP)Duration: Synchronous online — 5h · On-site (physical mobility) — 25h · Independent and group work — 45hDates: Online component — October 2026 · On-site component — 19–23 October 2026Credits: 3 ECTS credits — awarded upon at least 80% attendance and satisfactory achievement of the learning objectives \nThis fully applied international course addresses the design\, fabrication and validation of prostheses and implants through a person-centred approach that considers biomechanical\, therapeutic\, emotional and quality-of-life dimensions of the patient. Drawing on biomedical engineering\, mechanical and industrial engineering\, materials science\, physiotherapy\, dentistry and psychology\, students engage with clinicians\, patients and industry-grade additive manufacturing technologies to design and produce customised prosthetic prototypes that respond to real clinical needs. \n\nApplication deadline \n 00\n Days\n 00\n Hours\n 00\n Minutes\n 00\n Seconds \nApplications are now closed. \n \n \n 1. Organising Institutions & Teaching Staff \nLead and Host Institution: UFV (Madrid) \nPartner Institutions: UGD (North Macedonia)\, MUG (Poland) \nExternal stakeholders: Hospital Universitario de Toledo \n \n \n 2. Learning Journey \nOnline preparation — Welcome video and course introduction with brief online forum introductions and expectations. Introductory videos for each in-person module (four short videos\, each presented by the module instructor\, with a Q&A forum). Video introducing the hospital visit with a short written reflection on expectations. Optional theory videos (Fusion 360\, 3D printing basics\, CAD principles) with an optional practical exercise or self-assessment quiz. \nOn-site week (19–23 October 2026\, UFV Pozuelo de Alarcón\, 5 days\, 25h): \nDay 1 · 19 Oct — Hospital Visit (Hospital Universitario de Toledo): Guided tour\, observation of rehabilitation and prosthesis adaptation processes\, talks with professionals from various fields and group reflection. \nDay 2 · 20 Oct — Module 1: Applications and Project Design: Why 3D printing: clinical and non-clinical applications of 3D printing\, comparison with traditional manufacturing\, project design in interdisciplinary teams\, initial project presentations and validation of proposals by the instructors. \nDay 3 · 21 Oct — Module 2: 3D Scanning\, Design and Materials: Practice with 3D scanning\, introduction to Fusion 360\, overview of 3D printers and materials\, and discussion on material selection based on clinical cases. \nDay 4 · 22 Oct — Module 3: Printing and Redesign: 3D printing of prototypes\, identification and correction of errors\, iterative redesign based on feedback and group discussion. \nDay 5 · 23 Oct — Module 4: Mechanical Testing\, Simulation and Redesign: Basic mechanical testing\, digital simulation of prototypes\, final redesign and presentation of results. \n \n \n 3. Learning Objectives \nParticipants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the principles of person-centred prosthesis and orthosis design.\nIdentify clinical\, biomechanical\, therapeutic and emotional patient needs.\nApply CAD tools and 3D scanning technologies in healthcare applications.\nSelect appropriate biomaterials for prosthetic fabrication.\nDesign and manufacture customised prosthetic prototypes using additive manufacturing technologies.\nPerform basic mechanical testing and validation procedures.\nWork effectively in interdisciplinary and multicultural teams.\nDevelop innovative solutions focused on improving patient quality of life.\n\n \n \n 4. Learning Outcomes \nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to: \n\nUnderstand and identify patient needs from the perspective of biometric parameters\, therapeutic and emotional dimensions.\nApply person-centred design methods to a real clinical prosthetics challenge.\nCo-create a functional prototype using 3D scanning\, CAD (Fusion 360) and additive manufacturing.\nCarry out basic mechanical testing and digital simulation of prototypes.\nEngage critically and ethically with users\, clinicians and industry partners.\nArticulate the humanistic dimension of biomedical engineering in their professional practice.\nWork effectively in international\, interdisciplinary teams.\n\n \n \n 5. Who Should Apply \nLevel: Undergraduate and postgraduate students from any ACE²-EU partner university. \nFields: Biomedical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Industrial Engineering · Materials Engineering · Physiotherapy · Health Sciences · Biomechanics · Physics · Dentistry · Occupational Therapy. \nSuitable for those interested in: 3D printing and additive manufacturing · Digital healthcare technologies · Prosthetics and orthotics · CAD and 3D design · Biomechanics and rehabilitation · Human-centred healthcare innovation · Multidisciplinary teamwork and innovation. \nUniversities: Open to students from any ACE²-EU partner university. \nLanguage: English B1–B2. \n \n \n 6. Application Process \nApply here: https://forms.gle/7Uo1rgwCYmLEz2Sd7 \nApplication Deadline: 20 July 2026 \nPlease note that submitting an application does not guarantee a place on the programme. Participating institutions apply their own internal selection procedures. \nPrior to the start of the course\, selected participants will receive a welcome email from the ACE²-EU Alliance containing detailed information and instructions specific to the programme. \n \n \n 7. Further Information \narturo.vera@ufv.esrafael.ruiz@ufv.es \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n\n\n\n ARIES Incubator Entrepreneurship Virtual Networking Series #2 — "Building International Innovation Ecosystems: The Lusophone Example" \n\n\n \n Agritourism\, local traditions and impact in the communities \n\n\n\n\n Categories:\n Student Opportunities URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/person-centered-prostheses-and-implants/ CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/website-calendar-1-8-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024 DTSTAMP:20260820T102747Z CREATED:20260817T100920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T102747Z UID:10000224-1792368000-1792799999@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:Functional Food: When Science Meets Bioeconomy and Creates Health Lifestyle DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n Functional Food: When Science Meets Bioeconomy and Creates Health Lifestyle\n 19 October 2026\n –\n 23 October 2026\n \nCourse Type: Applied Blended Challenge (ABC) ProgrammeDates: Online component — 5\, 7\, 9\, 12\, 13\, 26\, 27 October 2026\, 10:00–12:00 CEST · On-site component — 19–23 October 2026Credits: 3 ECTS credits and a certificate of attendance \nThe agri-food sector is rapidly moving toward bioeconomy and functional ingredients — extracting maximum value from grapes\, olives\, sunflower\, flaxseed and berry by-products to create healthier\, more sustainable food and beverages. This ABC tackles a real-world challenge: How can researchers\, food technologists and producers transform wines and edible oils into high-value functional products while ensuring stability\, safety and proven bioactivity? \n\nApplication deadline \n 00\n Days\n 00\n Hours\n 00\n Minutes\n 00\n Seconds \nApplications are now closed. \n \n \n 1. Organising Institutions & Stakeholders \nGoce Delčev University — Teachers: Sanja Kostadinović Veličkovska (Lead)\, Emilija Miteva Kacarski \nUniversidad Francisco de Vitoria\, Spain — Teacher: Estela Pérez Lago \nPolytechnic University of Santarém — Teachers: Ana Teresa C. Machado Ribeiro\, Helena Maria C. Sousa Mira \nExternal stakeholders: Local Macedonian wineries (host on-site visits\, real-world context for wine chemistry and functional-wine development); Cold-pressed edible-oil producers (practical context for edible-oil chemistry\, cold-pressing techniques and functional-oil formulation) \n \n \n 2. Course Description \nThe agri-food sector is rapidly moving toward bioeconomy and functional ingredients — extracting maximum value from grapes\, olives\, sunflower\, flaxseed and berry by-products to create healthier\, more sustainable food and beverages. This ABC tackles a real-world challenge: How can researchers\, food technologists and producers transform wines and edible oils into high-value functional products while ensuring stability\, safety and proven bioactivity? \nWorking alongside Macedonian wineries and oil producers\, students apply principles of wine chemistry\, edible-oil chemistry\, controlled fermentation and cold-pressing. They learn to design functional wines with low alcohol and high bioactive content and functional edible oils from germinated seeds\, and to identify\, quantify and characterise key bioactive compounds — anthocyanins\, proanthocyanins\, flavonoids\, tannins\, resveratrol\, phytosterols\, Vitamin-E compounds\, carotenoids and fatty acids. \n \n \n 3. Learning Journey \nOnline sessions (5–27 October 2026 · 20h synchronous\, 10:00–12:00 CEST): Functional fermented beverages — vinification\, wine-making and fermentation with selected wine yeasts. Chemical composition of wines and grape pomace. Curated readings and recorded lectures. Knowledge quizzes and participation in online debates to promote critical analysis and exchange. Online dates: 5\, 7\, 9\, 12\, 13\, 26 and 27 October 2026. \nOn-site sessions (19–23 October 2026 · 25h · UGD): Practical laboratory work at UNILAB (Faculty of Agriculture) on wine chemistry\, wine control\, edible-oil quality and food control. Winery visit in Macedonia — connecting academic learning to real industry practices. Hands-on analytical sessions: identification and quantification of bioactive compounds using current analytical techniques. Workshops and scientific meetings. Discussion of joint research opportunities and publishing in international journals. \nIndependent / group work (45 hours): Critical analysis of scientific literature on bioactive compounds. Group design work on functional-food formulations. Reflection on environmental and economic implications of by-product valorisation. \n \n \n 4. Learning Objectives \n\nProvide students with solid knowledge of wine markets\, supply chains\, international laws and cultural considerations relevant to the wine industry.\nProvide students with knowledge of vinification and wine-making\, controlled fermentation and production of functional wines with low alcohol and high bioactive content.\nProvide students with solid knowledge of cold-pressing\, germination of oil seeds and production of functional edible oils with high bioactive content.\nUnderstand the phytochemical composition of raspberry\, blackberry and grape pomace\, with emphasis on identification\, quantification and characterisation of anthocyanins\, proanthocyanins\, flavonoids\, tannins and resveratrol.\nUnderstand the phytochemical composition of raspberry and blackberry cake after cold-pressing (pomace)\, with emphasis on free fatty acids\, fatty acids\, Vitamin-E-active compounds\, carotenoids and phytosterols.\n\n \n \n 5. Who Should Apply \nLevel: Undergraduate and postgraduate students from ACE²-EU partner universities. \nFields: Agriculture · Biotechnology · Nutrition · Food Science. \nMindset: Motivated to work in multidisciplinary international teams developing functional-food solutions with positive health impact. \nLanguage: English B1–B2. \n \n \n 6. Application Process \nApply here: https://forms.gle/EPgQPLo9W497pWKU7 \nDeadline for receipt of applications: 20 July 2026 \nPlease note that submitting an application does not guarantee a place on the programme. Participating institutions apply their own internal selection procedures. Prior to the start of the course\, selected participants will receive a welcome email from the ACE²-EU Alliance containing detailed information and instructions specific to the programme. \n \n \n 7. Further Information\n sanja.kostadinovik@ugd.edu.mk · \nemilija.miteva@ugd.edu.mk\n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Civilian Contingency Planning: C2PE BISR \n\n\n \n Agritourism\, local traditions and impact in the communities \n\n\n\n\n Categories:\n Student Opportunities URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/functional-food-when-science-meets-bioeconomy-and-creates-health-lifestyle/ CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/website-calendar-1-20-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20261022T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20261022T170000 DTSTAMP:20261015T072256Z CREATED:20261013T133524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T072256Z UID:10000247-1792681200-1792688400@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:Why your online teaching isn’t working. If it’s not the technology\, what is it? DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n Why your online teaching isn’t working. If it’s not the technology\, what is it?\n 22 October 2026\n @\n3:00 pm\n –\n5:00 pm\n \n📅 22 October 2026\, 15:00–17:00 (UTC+2)⏱️ 2 hours synchronous online🎓 Course Type: Active Learning e-Pedagogy Schools (ALES)📝 Certificate of attendance🏛️ Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (Austria)⏰ Application deadline: 22 of Oct. at 14.00 CET \nOnline teaching often fails and we usually blame the platform (or the students!). But lecture-by-Teams/Zoom does not become better teaching because the camera is on\, and a sharper microphone does not sharpen learning. When online courses do not work\, the cause is almost always pedagogical\, not technological. \nThis 2-hour synchronous session diagnoses what breaks down in online environments and works through design that helps fix it. Participants leave with a working framework\, a small set of pedagogical design tools they can apply immediately and a clearer sense of where technology choices matter and where they do not. \n\nApplication deadline \n 00Days\n 00Hours\n 00Minutes\n 00Seconds \nApplications are now closed. \n \n \n 1. Certification \nOn successful completion of the course\, participants will receive a certificate of attendance. \n \n \n 2. Organised by \nCarinthia University of Applied Sciences (Austria) – Lead and Host Institution \n  \n \n \n 3. Teachers \nJanet Brown (CUAS) – AustriaEithne Knappitsch (CUAS) – Austria \n \n \n 4. Course Description \nOnline teaching often fails and we usually blame the platform (or the students!). But lecture-by-Teams/Zoom does not become better teaching because the camera is on\, and a sharper microphone does not sharpen learning. When online courses do not work\, the cause is almost always pedagogical\, not technological. \nThis 2-hour synchronous session diagnoses what breaks down in online environments and works through design that helps fix it. The focus is the substance underneath the platform: how we make teaching relevant to learners; how learners engage with content\, with each other and with the educator; what active\, experiential and challenge-based learning require structurally; and how to redesign sessions so that participation and collaboration become the default rather than the exception. \nParticipants leave with a working framework\, a small set of pedagogical design tools they can apply immediately and a clearer sense of where technology choices matter and where they do not. \n \n \n 5. Structure & Methodology \nThe 2-hour session includes: \n\nA diagnostic warm-up in which participants identify their design bias and identify what is currently not working in their own online courses\, before any new framing is introduced.\nA short input segment reframing the diagnosis: separating pedagogical design problems from technological ones\, and locating active\, experiential and challenge-based learning within that distinction.\nAn example showing how a typical lecture-format online session is redesigned around learner activity\, collaboration and structured challenge.\nA guided redesign activity in small breakout groups\, in which participants apply the framework to one of their own course sessions and receive structured peer feedback.\nA synthesis and commitment round in which each participant leaves with one specific design change they will make to their next online session.\n\n \n \n 6. Learning Objectives \n\nTo distinguish pedagogical design problems from technological problems in online teaching\, and to give participants the language to make that distinction in their own work.\nTo develop a working understanding of active\, experiential and challenge-based learning as design principles and to show what each one requires of a synchronous online session.\nTo equip participants with concrete redesign tools they can apply immediately and a structured way to test whether a design change has worked.\n\n \n \n 7. Further Information \nJoão Cabral — joao.cabral@ese.ipsantarem.pt \n \n \n 7. By the end of the course\, participants will be able to \n\nDiagnose where their own online courses break down\, and specifically whether the breakdown is pedagogical or technological.\nApply at least three concrete design tools that shift online sessions from delivery to active engagement.\nIdentify the structural conditions that active\, experiential and challenge-based learning require in synchronous online environments.\nCritically assess techno-solutionist assumptions against what actually drives learner engagement.\n\n \n \n 8. Target Group \n\nUniversity teaching staff.\nInstructional designers\, e-learning coordinators and educational developers.\nEarly-career academics transitioning to student-centred teaching.\n\n \n \n 9. Application Process \n\n\n🔗 Apply here: https://forms.gle/xxQEuMgVnQpo3UcUA \nDeadline for receipt of applications: 20 October 2026\, until 12:00 noon (UTC+2) \nA notification of acceptance to participate will be sent to all applicants with the link for the MEETING. \n\n\n \n \n 10. Further Information \nFor any further information or queries related to the course\, please contact: j.brown@fh-kaernten.at or e.knappitsch@fh-kaernten.at \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Functional Food: When Science Meets Bioeconomy and Creates Health Lifestyle \n\n\n \n Agritourism\, local traditions and impact in the communities \n\n\n\n\n Categories:\n Staff Opportunities URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/why-your-online-teaching-isnt-working-if-its-not-the-technology-what-is-it/ CATEGORIES:Staff Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/website-calendar-facebookLinkedin.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261026 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261031 DTSTAMP:20260909T152300Z CREATED:20260813T091017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T152300Z UID:10000215-1792972800-1793404799@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:Agritourism\, local traditions and impact in the communities DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n Agritourism\, local traditions and impact in the communities\n 26 October 2026\n –\n 30 October 2026\n \nCourse Type: Flavour SchoolDuration: 25 hrs on-site + independent and group workDates: On-site component — 26–30 October 2026\, Târgu Jiu\, RomaniaCredits: 1 ECTS credit and a certificate of attendance \nAgritourism\, local traditions and impact in the communities – “Agritourism in 90 Seconds”. This Flavour School is an intensive five-day educational programme focused on the promotion of rural heritage through short video production. The programme combines agritourism\, cultural heritage\, gastronomy\, digital storytelling\, and sustainable rural development in an interactive and practical learning environment. \n\nApplication deadline \n 00\n Days\n 00\n Hours\n 00\n Minutes\n 00\n Seconds \nApplications are now closed. \n \n \n 1. Organising Institutions & Teaching Staff \nUniversitatea „Constantin Brâncuși” din Târgu Jiu (Romania) – Lead and Host Institution: Assistant Lecturer Eng. Elena-Loredana Stancioiu\, Lecturer PhD Eng. Irina Pecingina\, Lecturer PhD Eng. Ramona-Violeta Cazalbasu\, Lecturer PhD Maria Rocselana Verdes\, Prof. Ph.D Aniela Bălăcescu\, Ph.D Student Ecaterina Stan \nLatvian Academy of Culture (Latvia): Mg. art. Aija Lūse \nSantarém Polytechnic University: PhD\, MSc\, RNMH\, Maria José Nogueira; PhD\, Perpétua Silva\, Ph.D\, Adjunct Professor Tatiana Ferreira \n \n \n 2. Course Description \nThis Flavour School is an intensive five-day educational programme focused on the promotion of rural heritage through short video production. The programme combines agritourism\, cultural heritage\, gastronomy\, digital storytelling\, and sustainable rural development in an interactive and practical learning environment. Participants will explore traditional villages\, local gastronomy\, and authentic rural experiences from the Gorj region and Oltenia area. Through field visits\, interviews with local residents\, meetings with traditional craftsmen\, and practical filming activities\, students will learn how to transform rural traditions and local products into attractive tourism promotion materials. The programme encourages interdisciplinary collaboration\, intercultural exchange\, creativity\, teamwork\, and the development of digital communication skills. At the end of the summer school\, participants will create and present a short promotional video of maximum 90 seconds highlighting a rural tradition\, local product\, or gastronomic custom. \n \n \n 3. Learning Objectives \n\nDeveloping participants’ ability to document and analyse rural tourism destinations and local traditions.\nLearning how to conduct interviews and collect authentic information from local community members.\nAcquiring practical skills in short-form video production and digital storytelling.\nPromoting creativity in presenting traditional products\, gastronomy\, and rural customs.\nUnderstanding the importance of agritourism in sustainable rural development.\nEncouraging intercultural collaboration and teamwork among participants from different educational and cultural backgrounds.\nImproving communication and presentation skills through practical and collaborative activities.\n\n \n \n 4. Learning Outcomes \nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to: \n\nExplain the basic principles of agritourism and sustainable rural tourism.\nIdentify cultural\, gastronomic\, and touristic resources specific to rural communities.\nConduct field documentation and interviews related to local traditions and heritage.\nCreate short promotional videos using basic filming and editing techniques.\nApply storytelling methods in the promotion of rural destinations and traditional products.\nCollaborate effectively in interdisciplinary and multicultural teams.\nDemonstrate creativity and critical thinking in tourism promotion activities.\nPresent and evaluate audio-visual materials in an academic and professional context.\nRecognise the role of digital media in preserving and promoting cultural heritage.\nDevelop practical communication and digital content creation skills applicable to agritourism and rural entrepreneurship.\n\n \n \n 5. Pedagogical Approach \nThe Flavour School programme uses a Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) and Work-Based Learning (WBL) approach\, combined with elements of Active Blended Learning. These methods encourage students’ active participation\, creativity\, intercultural learning\, and hands-on experience in real rural environments. \nParticipants will work in interdisciplinary teams to explore the topic. Learning activities are designed to be experiential\, participatory\, and reflective\, including: interactive lectures and discussions; experiential learning through field visits and direct community interaction; team-based collaborative learning activities; project-based learning focused on video creation and rural promotion; practical workshops on filming\, storytelling\, and digital communication; peer learning and intercultural exchange between participants; continuous feedback and mentoring from academic staff and local partners. \nParticipants will engage directly with local communities\, traditional craftsmen\, rural entrepreneurs\, and tourism stakeholders in order to better understand authentic agritourism practices and sustainable rural development. The final learning outcome will consist of a short promotional video project developed collaboratively by each team and presented during the final evaluation session. \n \n \n 6. Who should attend \nThis course may be suitable for students from ACE²-EU partner universities enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate programmes in the following fields: Agritourism and Rural Development · Food Engineering and Public Alimentation · Nutrition and food studies · Business and Entrepreneurship · Marketing and Digital Promotion · Cultural Studies and Creative Industries · Tourism and Hospitality Management · Engineering\, logistics\, and resource management · Social sciences\, including sociology\, anthropology\, and cultural studies. \nThis course may be suitable for those who have an interest in: Agritourism and sustainable rural development; Cultural heritage preservation and promotion; Traditional gastronomy and local products; Digital storytelling and short-form video creation; Tourism marketing and destination branding; Rural entrepreneurship and community-based tourism; Photography\, filming\, and creative media production; Intercultural collaboration and experiential learning; Sustainable lifestyles and authentic tourism experiences; Promoting local communities through modern digital tools. \nRecommended Language Level: Basic to intermediate level of English (B1-B2)\, as the working language will be English. \n \n \n 7. Application Process \nApplication deadline: 20 July 2026 \nApply here: https://forms.gle/ULxJDLE3F9B16K239 \n \n \n 8. Further Information \nElena-Loredana Stancioiu\, Universitatea „Constantin Brâncuși” din Târgu Jiu (Romania) \nEmail: stancioiuloredana@gmail.com \n \n \n More information\n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Functional Food: When Science Meets Bioeconomy and Creates Health Lifestyle \n\n\n \n Kaleidoscope Culture Festival 2026 – Second Edition “100 Voices – One Future” \n\n\n\n\n Categories:\n Student Opportunities URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/agritourism-local-traditions-and-impact-in-the-communities/ CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/website-calendar-1-13-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261026 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261031 DTSTAMP:20260914T063259Z CREATED:20260817T095719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T063259Z UID:10000222-1792972800-1793404799@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:Fake News and Social Impact DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n Fake News and Social Impact\n 26 October 2026\n –\n 30 October 2026\n \nCourse Type: Applied Blended Challenge (ABC) ProgrammeDates: Online — October 2026 · On-site — 26–30 October 2026\, “Constantin Brâncuși” University of Târgu Jiu\, RomaniaSchedule: 1 week\, 5 days face to face (on-site)Credits: 3 ECTS credits and a certificate of attendance \nIn an era dominated by digital information\, the ability to discern between legitimate news and misinformation is crucial. This course explores the mechanisms behind fake news\, its impact on society\, and effective strategies for critical evaluation. Through a blend of theoretical insights and practical exercises\, participants will develop analytical skills to detect and counter misinformation in various contexts. \n\nApplication deadline \n 00\n Days\n 00\n Hours\n 00\n Minutes\n 00\n Seconds \nApplications are now closed. \n \n \n 1. Organiser \n“Constantin Brâncuși” University of Târgu Jiu\, Romania — Flavius Cristian Mărcău\, Lecturer PhD; Alina Georgiana Holt\, Lecturer PhD; Andreea Mihaela Cilibiu\, Lecturer PhD; Cătălin-Ionuț Drăgan\, PhD student; Andrei Ghimiși\, PhD; Corina Drăgan\, PhD\, ACE-Com coordinator \nUniversidad Francisco de Vitoria (UFV)\, Spain \nGoce Delcev University (UGD) — Igor Stojanov \nSantarém Polytechnic University (IPS)\, Portugal — Perpétua Silva \nExternal Stakeholders: The Romanian Copyright Office\, Romania — Cristian Florescu; The National Audiovisual Council\, Romania — Aona Calistru; Research institute for quality of life\, Romania — Sebastian Fritzek\, Lecturer PhD; Prodcom Publishing House\, Romania — Minel Cinciulescu; Security Alliance Romanian Chapter\, Romania — Mircea Șcheanu\, PhD \n \n \n 2. Objectives \nThe course aims to develop students’ critical thinking\, media literacy\, and ethical awareness regarding the mechanisms behind fake news and its impact on society. Through a blend of theoretical insights and practical exercises\, participants will develop analytical skills to detect and counter misinformation in various contexts. The course also examines the role of digital platforms and algorithms\, cognitive biases\, emotional triggers\, and institutional responses in shaping the circulation and credibility of false information. \n \n \n 3. Event Description \nIn an era dominated by digital information\, the ability to discern between legitimate news and misinformation is crucial. This course explores the mechanisms behind fake news\, its impact on society\, and effective strategies for critical evaluation. Through a blend of theoretical insights and practical exercises\, participants will develop analytical skills to detect and counter misinformation in various contexts. The course also examines the role of media literacy\, fact-checking methods\, and ethical considerations in the fight against disinformation. \n \n \n 4. Target Group \nThis programme is designed for students who seek to deepen their understanding of misinformation and its societal implications. It is also suitable for anyone interested in enhancing their digital literacy and critical thinking skills in navigating today’s media landscape. \nUndergraduate and postgraduate students in communication\, journalism\, media studies\, social sciences\, political science\, education\, psychology and related fields. \nThis course is also designed for ACEambassadors students. \n \n \n 5. Structure & Methodology \nThe course is structured as an Applied Blended Challenge Programme (ABC)\, delivered over 1 week (5 days face to face). It progresses from foundational theoretical frameworks to applied analysis across 13 chapters: Conceptual Clarifications and Theoretical Frameworks; The Origins and Evolution of Fake News; Psychological and Social Mechanisms of Disinformation; The Role of Digital Platforms and Algorithms; The Impact of Fake News on Democracy and Politics; Fake News and Public Health; Fake News\, Education\, and Media Literacy; Legal and Institutional Dimensions of Combating Disinformation; Ethics of Communication and Social Responsibility; Fact-Checking and Critical Evaluation of Sources; Case Studies and Practical Applications; Prevention and Countering Strategies Against Fake News; Applied Projects and Student Research. The methodology combines theoretical analysis with case studies\, fact-checking exercises\, guided discussions\, simulation exercises\, and applied projects. \n \n \n 6. Registration & Certification \nDeadline for registration: 28 June 2026 \nRegistration and participation: https://forms.gle/pQAC6ewwrzrLCm9u5 \nParticipants must attend the full session and contribute to collaborative tasks. \nA certificate of attendance will be issued by the course organisers upon successful participation. The certificate will list: Event/Course title\, Learning/research outcomes\, Developed competencies\, Duration (5 days on-site). \n \n \n 7. Contact & Coordination\n ace-com@e-ucb.ro dragancorina78@gmail.com\n \n \n More information\n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Functional Food: When Science Meets Bioeconomy and Creates Health Lifestyle \n\n\n \n Kaleidoscope Culture Festival 2026 – Second Edition “100 Voices – One Future” \n\n\n\n\n Categories:\n Student Opportunities URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/fake-news-and-social-impact/ CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/website-calendar-1-18-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261026 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261031 DTSTAMP:20260909T153104Z CREATED:20260817T100215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T153104Z UID:10000223-1792972800-1793404799@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:Circular Economy and Long-term Impact DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n Circular Economy and Long-term Impact\n 26 October 2026\n –\n 30 October 2026\n \nCourse Type: Applied Blended Challenge (ABC) ProgrammeDates: Online component — October 2026 · On-site component — 26–30 October 2026\, RomaniaCredits: 3 ECTS credits and a certificate of attendance \nThis course aims to help students understand how the current linear economic model contributes to environmental challenges and how it can be transformed into a more sustainable\, circular system. Students will learn the key principles of the circular economy\, including reducing waste\, keeping materials in use\, and designing products for longevity. \n\nApplication deadline \n 00\n Days\n 00\n Hours\n 00\n Minutes\n 00\n Seconds \nApplications are now closed. \n \n \n 1. Organising Institutions & Stakeholders \nOrganised by: Constantin Brâncuși University\, Romania — Rodica David\, dr. Cătălin Șchiopu \nLietuvos Inzinerijos Kolegija (LIK) — Assoc. prof. dr. Raimondas Šadzevičius \nUniversidad Francisco de Vitoria (UFV) — Vicente Ruiz Aguarón \nExternal stakeholders: MACOFIL SA\, CRILELMAR SRL\, CEO \n \n \n 2. Course Description \nThis course aims to help students understand how the current linear economic model contributes to environmental challenges and how it can be transformed into a more sustainable\, circular system. Students will learn the key principles of the circular economy\, including reducing waste\, keeping materials in use\, and designing products for longevity. \nThroughout the course\, students will develop a systems perspective\, allowing them to analyse how resources flow through production and consumption processes. They will explore how products and services can be redesigned to minimise environmental impact and how businesses can adopt circular models that are both sustainable and economically viable. \nThe course also introduces tools for evaluating environmental performance\, as well as the role of policies in supporting circular practices. In addition\, students will reflect on the social and behavioural aspects of sustainability. \n \n \n 3. Learning Journey \nOnline sessions (October 2026\, synchronous & independent learning activities): Introduction to circular economy concepts\, sustainable resource management\, and long-term environmental impact. Interactive lectures on mine waste valorisation\, industrial symbiosis\, resource recovery technologies\, and sustainable practices. Guest speaker sessions exploring innovation\, green entrepreneurship\, and sustainable solutions. Collaborative discussions on current environmental challenges and opportunities for circular transition. Group formation and project preparation for the on-site component. Independent research activities focused on identifying local sustainability challenges and examples of circular economy practices. Reflection exercises encouraging participants to connect theoretical concepts with real-world applications and their local contexts. \nOnsite sessions (26–30 October 2026\, Romania\, 40h): Participants will work in interdisciplinary and international teams to explore the topic “Circular Economy and Long-term Impact”\, addressing challenges related to sustainable resource management\, waste valorisation\, industrial symbiosis\, green entrepreneurship\, and the transition towards more sustainable communities. Interactive workshops and expert-led sessions on circular economy principles\, sustainable mining\, resource recovery technologies\, and green innovation. Stakeholder visits to local industries and enterprises. Guest lectures and dialogues with industry professionals\, entrepreneurs\, and sustainability experts. Mentored group work focused on analysing real cases and developing innovative circular economy solutions. Reflection circles and feedback sessions. Intercultural and networking activities. Final project presentations and exhibition. \nFollow-up & reflection: Reflection and feedback session on the learning experience and stakeholder visits. Finalisation and presentation of group project outcomes and sustainability solutions. Individual reflection on circular economy\, sustainable development\, and green entrepreneurship. Evaluation of the long-term impact of proposed solutions and their applicability in local contexts. Assessment of acquired knowledge\, skills\, and intercultural learning outcomes. \n \n \n 4. Learning Objectives \n\nUnderstand the principles and applications of circular economy in addressing environmental and societal challenges.\nExplore sustainable resource management\, waste valorisation\, industrial symbiosis\, and green innovation practices.\nDevelop practical knowledge of sustainable mining\, resource recovery technologies\, and their contribution to long-term impact.\nStrengthen problem-solving\, critical thinking\, and systems-thinking skills through challenge-based learning.\nConnect academic knowledge with real-world sustainability challenges through stakeholder engagement and industry visits.\nFoster interdisciplinary collaboration\, intercultural communication\, and teamwork in an international learning environment.\nPromote awareness of sustainable entrepreneurship and innovation as drivers of circular transition.\nEncourage reflection on the social\, economic\, and environmental dimensions of sustainability and their relevance to local and global contexts.\n\n \n \n 5. Who Should Apply \nLevel: Undergraduate and postgraduate students from ACE²-EU partner universities. \nFields: Environmental Engineering · Engineering and Technology · Environmental Sciences · Sustainability Studies · Natural Sciences · Business and Management · Economics · Geography and Regional Development · all related fields. \nLanguage: English B1–B2. \n \n \n 6. Application Process \nApply here: https://forms.gle/mG2HrjGhJzk2BCAy7 \nDeadline for receipt of applications: 20 July 2026 \nPlease note that submitting an application does not guarantee a place on the programme. Participating institutions apply their own internal selection procedures. Prior to the start of the course\, selected participants will receive a welcome email from the ACE²-EU Alliance containing detailed information and instructions specific to the programme. \n \n \n 7. Further Information\n Ace-com@e-ucb.ro \nace2eu@ufv.es\n \n \n More information\n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Functional Food: When Science Meets Bioeconomy and Creates Health Lifestyle \n\n\n \n Kaleidoscope Culture Festival 2026 – Second Edition “100 Voices – One Future” \n\n\n\n\n Categories:\n Student Opportunities URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/circular-economy-and-long-term-impact/ CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/website-calendar-1-19-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261026 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261031 DTSTAMP:20260828T062045Z CREATED:20260828T061710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T062045Z UID:10000234-1792972800-1793404799@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:Shaping Europe's Future Together: Perspectives on Global Challenges DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n Shaping Europe’s Future Together: Perspectives on Global Challenges\n 26 October 2026\n –\n 30 October 2026\n \nCourse Type: Blended Intensive Programme (BIP)Dates: Virtual component — 19–23 October 2026 (online) · On-site component — 26–30 October 2026\, Târgu Jiu\, RomaniaCredits: 3 ECTS credits and a certificate of attendance \nHow are today’s global challenges reshaping Europe — and how can students and university staff help shape its future? “Shaping Europe’s Future Together: Perspectives on Global Challenges” is an interdisciplinary Blended Intensive Programme that explores what contemporary global challenges mean for Europe’s economy\, institutions\, laws and society. \n\nApplication deadline \n 00\n Days\n 00\n Hours\n 00\n Minutes\n 00\n Seconds \nApplications are now closed. \n \n \n 1. Organising Institutions & Stakeholders \nLead and Host Institution: University Constantin Brâncusi Târgu-Jiu (Romania) \nPartner Institutions: Medical University of Gdańsk (Poland)\, Santarém Polytechnic University (Portugal)\, Goce Delcev University (North Macedonia) \nDelivered within the ACE²-EU European Universities Alliance. \nExternal stakeholders: Târgu Jiu City Hall\, National Agency for Equal Opportunities \n \n \n 2. Course Overview \nHow are today’s global challenges reshaping Europe — and how can students and university staff help shape its future? “Shaping Europe’s Future Together: Perspectives on Global Challenges” is an interdisciplinary Blended Intensive Programme that explores what contemporary global challenges mean for Europe’s economy\, institutions\, laws and society. Connecting business\, administration and law\, participants examine sustainable and responsible business\, governance and public administration\, legal and regulatory developments\, digital transformation\, leadership and European cooperation. Working in mixed student–staff teams\, participants analyse challenges from complementary perspectives and co-create recommendations for a resilient\, inclusive and forward-looking Europe. The programme is aligned with ISCED-F 0488 — Business\, administration and law (interdisciplinary programmes). \n \n \n 3. Learning Journey \nOnline sessions (virtual component): The compulsory virtual component (19–23 October 2026) prepares participants for the mobility week: it introduces key concepts\, forms international mixed teams and sets the ground for collaborative work and discussion. \nOn-site sessions: The on-site week in Târgu Jiu (26–30 October 2026) is interactive and experiential\, exploring five connected themes: Europe in a Changing Global Context; Business\, Sustainability and Responsible Management; Governance\, Administration and Leadership; Law\, Regulation and Digital Transformation; Shaping Europe’s Future Together. Methods include interactive workshops\, expert inputs\, case studies\, debates\, scenario-based exercises and mixed student–staff working groups. \nFollow-up / reflection: Through co-creation sessions\, mixed teams develop and present practical\, interdisciplinary recommendations for responding to global challenges — contributing their perspectives to discussions on Europe’s future. \n \n \n 4. Learning Objectives \nThe course aims to: \n\nDevelop an interdisciplinary understanding of key global challenges affecting Europe.\nExplore these challenges from business\, governance\, administrative and legal perspectives.\nStrengthen critical thinking\, dialogue and collaborative problem-solving.\nEncourage active student and staff engagement in shaping responses to Europe’s future challenges.\nFoster intercultural cooperation and the exchange of perspectives within the European academic community.\n\n \n \n 5. Learning Outcomes \nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify and explain major global challenges influencing Europe and its future development.\nAnalyse selected challenges from business\, administrative\, governance and legal perspectives.\nEvaluate possible European responses to sustainability\, digital transformation and socio-economic change.\nCompare and integrate perspectives from different countries\, disciplines and academic communities.\nCollaborate effectively in international and interdisciplinary teams.\nDevelop and present practical recommendations addressing selected challenges and contributing to Europe’s future.\n\n \n \n 6. Who Should Apply \nThis course may be suitable for Bachelor’s\, Master’s and PhD students from ACE²-EU partner universities\, particularly in business\, administration\, law and related interdisciplinary fields. \nIt may also be suitable for those who have an interest in: European cooperation\, global challenges and sustainability; digital transformation and governance; international teamwork\, discussion and co-creation activities. \nStudent and staff representatives involved in the Advisory Board\, or interested in contributing to its activities\, are also welcome. \nRecommended Language Level: English B1–B2\, as English is the working language of ACE²-EU courses. \n \n \n 7. Application Process \nApply here: https://forms.gle/qU45zrMD22gaRpu57 \nDeadline for receipt of applications: 15 September 2026 \nParticipants must attend the full session and contribute to collaborative tasks. Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee a place: participating institutions apply their own internal selection procedures. Selected participants will receive detailed information and instructions prior to the start of the programme. \nFurther Information: Alina Holt\, Constantin Brâncuși University of Târgu Jiu — ace-com@e-ucb.ro \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Functional Food: When Science Meets Bioeconomy and Creates Health Lifestyle \n\n\n \n Kaleidoscope Culture Festival 2026 – Second Edition “100 Voices – One Future” \n\n\n\n\n Categories:\n Staff Opportunities\, Student Opportunities URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/shaping-europes-future-together-perspectives-on-global-challenges/ CATEGORIES:Staff Opportunities,Student Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/website-calendar-1-24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261028T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261030T160000 DTSTAMP:20260806T083828Z CREATED:20260410T105559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T083828Z UID:10000147-1793174400-1793376000@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Culture Festival 2026 – Second Edition “100 Voices – One Future” DESCRIPTION:Period: 28-30 October 2026 \nSchedule (draft version): \n \n  \nOrganised by: Constantin Brâncuși University of Târgu Jiu\, Romania \nDeadline for registration: 20 May 2026 \nCertificate of attendance: Yes \nRegistrationlink: https://forms.gle/K2bn5VuTvGDQPyZi8 \n\nObjectives: The Kaleidoscope Culture Festival aims to foster intercultural dialogue\, mutual understanding\, and collaboration amongst students from all ACE²-EU partner universities\, by creating a shared space where cultural diversity is not merely presented\, but actively experienced\, explored\, and celebrated.\n Event short description (from the project): The ACE²-EU Kaleidoscope Culture Festival will allow students of the alliance to showcase their respective cultures to others at a festival setting and on an annual basis coinciding with the Annual Assemblies of the alliance to promote multiculturalism\, multilingualism\, and inclusion across the alliance. Student teams from each member university will create a different and novel cultural programme each year to reflect their national and regional identity and heritage. The cultural and linguistic programmes to be presented can be composed of individual/multiple elements including national and regional forms of art\, literature\, language\, music\, dance\, sport\, or cuisine.\n Target group: ACE²-EU Alliance Students\n Structure & Methodology: The Kaleidoscope Culture Festival 2026 is a three-day intercultural experience built around two core principles: collaboration and creative expression. Rather than simply presenting cultures side by side\, the festival brings students together to co-create\, dialogue\, and learn from one another.\n\nDay 1 – 28 October – Students kick off the festival with team-building activities\, the Puzzle of Culture Challenge\, and the Student Innovation Lab. The evening features the International Cultural & Creative Showcase and a Folk Dance Night. \nDay 2 – 29 October – A day of hands-on learning through Exploratory Practice Labs\, theatrical performances\, an ACE Talk\, and a Digital Storytelling Lab\, ending with a Masquerade Ball. \nDay 3 – 30 October – The final day brings reflection\, a City Exhibition\, and the ACE Gala Awards Ceremony\, closing with a Grand Dinner. \nThe festival’s methodology is rooted in the principles of interculturality\, going beyond simply acknowledging cultural differences to actively fostering dialogue\, shared experiences\, and mutual learning between participants. This distinguishes the Kaleidoscope Culture Festival from a traditional cultural showcase: students are not passive spectators but active co-creators throughout the entire experience. \nThe festival draws on several key pedagogical approaches: \n\nChallenge-based learning – students arrive with pre-developed proposals responding to a real-world question: “How can cultural diversity strengthen social well-being in communities?” This encourages critical thinking and the development of concrete\, applicable solutions.\nLearning by doing – through Exploratory Practice Labs\, Digital Storytelling workshops\, and theatrical performances\, students engage in hands-on activities that make cultural exchange tangible and meaningful.\nCo-creation – rather than presenting ready-made content\, students collaborate across universities and cultural backgrounds to jointly develop ideas\, outputs\, and performances.\nReflection – a dedicated reflection session on the final day allows participants to consolidate their experiences\, drawing personal and collective insights from the festival.\nAlignment with ACE²-EU values – every activity is designed to reinforce the core values of the Alliance: multiculturalism\, multilingualism\, inclusion\, and a shared European identity.\n\nTogether\, these approaches ensure that the Kaleidoscope Culture Festival is not simply an event\, but a meaningful intercultural learning experience that leaves a lasting impact on all participants. \n\n Registration and participation (include link): https://forms.gle/K2bn5VuTvGDQPyZi8\n\nParticipants must attend the full sessions and contribute to collaborative tasks: Yes \n\n Attendance certification: Yes\n Contact & Coordination\n\n    For any questions or support related to the event\, please contact: \n\n\n\nAsnāte Kalēja\nLatvian Academy of Culture\nasnate.kaleja@lka.edu.lv\n\n\nVilda Grybauskiene\nLietuvos Inzinerijos Kolegija Higher Education Institution\nvilda.grybauskiene@lik.tech\n\n\n Carolina Müller\nCarinthia University of Applied Sciences\nC.Mueller@fh-kaernten.at\n\n\nGabriela Dobrota\nUniversity Constantin Brâncuși Târgu-Jiu\ngdobrota70@gmail.com\n\n\nVerónica Berhongaray\nFrancisco de Vitoria University\nv.berhongaray@ufv.es\n\n\nEmilia Wiśniewska/Marzena Kołtoniak\nMedical University of Gdańsk\nwelcome@gumed.edu.pl\n\n\nSusana Franco\nSantarém Polytechnic University\nsfranco@esdrm.ipsantarem.pt\n\n\nMarija Gogova Samonikov\nGoce Delcev University Stip\nmarija.gogova@ugd.edu.mk\n\n\nJanine Lang\nTechnische Hochschule Ingolstadt\njanine.lang@thi.de\n\n\n\n  \nDownloald KALEIDOSCOPE OPEN CALL URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/kaleidoscope-culture-festival-2026-second-edition-100-voices-one-future/ CATEGORIES:Events & Meetings,Staff Opportunities,Student Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Kaleidoscope_Banner_Event.png ORGANIZER;CN="%E2%80%9CConstantin Br%C3%A2ncu%C8%99i%E2%80%9D University of T%C3%A2rgu-Jiu%2C Romania":MAILTO:rectorat@e-ucb.ro END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261102 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261107 DTSTAMP:20260820T102149Z CREATED:20260813T090403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T102149Z UID:10000214-1793577600-1794009599@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:Migration and Racism: Interculturality in a Changing Europe DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n Migration and Racism: Interculturality in a Changing Europe\n 2 November 2026\n –\n 6 November 2026\n \nCourse Type: Flavour SchoolDates: Online — 28 October 2026 · Presential component — 2–6 November 2026\, IPSantarém\, PortugalOrganized by: Instituto Politécnico de Santarém (Portugal)\, Medical University of Gdańsk\, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (Austria)\, University Constantin Brâncusi Târgu-Jiu \nHow does racialisation shape migrant experiences in today’s Europe — and what tools do students need to engage critically and ethically with these realities? This Flavour School brings together undergraduate and graduate students from across the ACE²-EU Alliance to examine migration\, racism and interculturality as intertwined dimensions of contemporary European societies. Through an online launch session and an intensive on-site week at IPSantarém\, participants engage with academics\, public institutions and migrant-led civil society organisations using active and challenge-based learning\, field visits and intercultural teamwork. \n\nApplication deadline \n 00\n Days\n 00\n Hours\n 00\n Minutes\n 00\n Seconds \nApplications are now closed. \n \n \n 1. Organising Institutions & Teaching Staff \nOrganised by: Instituto Politécnico de Santarém (Portugal) — Lia Pappámikail (lead)\, Tatiana Ferreira (lead); Medical University of Gdańsk; Carinthia University of Applied Sciences in Austria; University Constantin Brâncusi Târgu-Jiu \nExternal stakeholders: \n\nAIMA — Agência para a Integração\, Migrações e Asilo · Migration Observatory: Portuguese public agency for integration\, migration and asylum · Policy framing and institutional perspectives\nRenovar a Mouraria Association (Lisbon): Migrant-led community association in one of Lisbon’s most diverse neighbourhoods · Field visit\, community-based perspectives\, dialogue with migrants\n\n \n \n 2. Course Description \nThis Flavour School addresses one of the most urgent challenges facing contemporary European societies: how to live together in increasingly diverse contexts where migration\, identity and racism intersect with public policy\, civic life and everyday experience. Drawing on sociology\, anthropology\, law\, public policy and intercultural studies\, the course invites students to examine how racialisation shapes migrant trajectories\, how institutions respond\, and how civil society and migrant-led organisations build alternatives. Through field visits\, dialogue with practitioners and structured intercultural teamwork\, participants develop the analytical\, ethical and practical competences needed to act as agents of inclusion in their own academic and community contexts. \n \n \n 3. Learning Journey \nOnline launch (28 October 2026): Course kick-off and group formation across IPS\, MUG\, CUAS and UCB. Foundational frameworks: migration\, racialisation\, interculturality. Briefing on the on-site week and field visits. Synchronous online activities (hours TBC). \nOn-site sessions (2–6 November 2026 · IPSantarém · 5 days): Workshops on migration policy\, anti-racism and intercultural mediation. Field visits and interactions with migrant communities\, NGOs and government agencies. Collaborative work with stakeholders (AIMA Migration Observatory\, Renovar a Mouraria). Challenge-based teamwork in interdisciplinary\, intercultural student groups. Final group presentations and reflective synthesis. \nFollow-up & reflection: Reflective essay on critical understanding and personal reflections about migration and racism. Group deliverable from the on-site challenge. Individual reflection on intercultural learning and competences acquired. \n \n \n 4. Learning Objectives \n\nAnalyse how racialisation shapes migrant experiences and contributes to discrimination and social exclusion in Europe.\nDevelop skills for effective intercultural communication and promote respect for cultural diversity in academic and social settings.\nExamine public policies and institutional practices related to migration\, integration\, human rights and anti-racism efforts\, analysing their impacts and limitations.\nCultivate critical and ethical perspectives towards social exclusion processes\, fostering inclusive citizenship and human rights advocacy.\nGain practical competencies in intercultural mediation and anti-racist actions applicable in higher education and community environments.\n\n \n \n 5. Learning Outcomes \nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to: \n\nCritically analyse migration\, racialisation and interculturality through interdisciplinary lenses.\nCommunicate effectively across cultures in academic and social settings.\nEvaluate the impacts and limitations of migration\, integration and anti-racism policies.\nEngage ethically with civil society organisations\, public institutions and migrant communities.\nApply intercultural mediation and anti-racist tools in their own academic and community contexts.\nWork effectively in international\, interdisciplinary and intercultural teams.\n\n \n \n 6. Who Should Apply \nLevel: Undergraduate and graduate students from any ACE²-EU partner university. \nFields: Social Sciences · Sociology · Anthropology · Law · Education · Public Policy · Public Health · Social Work · Communication · Humanities · International Relations · Human Rights. \nSuitable for those interested in: Migration · Anti-racism · Interculturality · Civil society engagement · Public policy · Field-based learning · Working in international and intercultural teams. \nLanguage: English B1–B2 (to confirm). \n \n \n 7. Application Process \nApply here: https://forms.gle/Ds85gjaX1t57NRcY8 \nDeadline for receipt of applications: 20 July 2026 \n \n \n 8. Further Information \nace2eu@ufv.es \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Kaleidoscope Culture Festival 2026 – Second Edition “100 Voices – One Future” \n\n\n \n Between Grain and Pixel – Analogue and Digital Documentary Photography: \n\n\n\n\n Categories:\n Student Opportunities URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/migration-and-racism-interculturality-in-a-changing-europe/ CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/website-calendar-1-1-4-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261102 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261221 DTSTAMP:20260820T101932Z CREATED:20260805T062609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T101932Z UID:10000199-1793577600-1797811199@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:Neurodiversity in Higher Education – Centering Neurodivergent Perspectives Across Universities DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n Neurodiversity in Higher Education – Centering Neurodivergent Perspectives Across Universities\n 2 November 2026\n –\n 20 December 2026\n \nCourse Type: COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) — 100% OnlineDuration: Winter Semester 2026/27 · Timeframe: 02.11.2026 – 20.12.2026 · ACEperience & ACERookies · 10 hours synchronous online (approx. five joint online sessions) / 15 hours asynchronous onlineCredits: 1 ECTS credit and a certificate of attendance \nNeurodivergence refers to ways of thinking\, learning\, processing information\, and experiencing the world that differ from dominant neurocognitive norms. This includes\, for example\, autism\, ADHD\, and dyslexia. This course explores neurodiversity in higher education by centering the voices\, experiences\, and perspectives of neurodivergent individuals. \n\nApplication deadline \n 00\n Days\n 00\n Hours\n 00\n Minutes\n 00\n Seconds \nApplications are now closed. \n \n \n 1. Organising Institutions & Collaborators \nLead and Host Institution: Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (Austria) — Antonia Kranzelbinder\, Carla Küffner\, Susanne Dungs \nPartner Institution: Goce Delcev University (North Macedonia) — Jovan Ananiev \nIn collaboration with the ACE²-EU Social Impactors: Social Impactor Culture & Diversity\, represented by its Chair\, Marika Gruber\, and supported by Mélissa Pebayle (Carinthia University of Applied Sciences) \n \n \n 2. Course Overview & Real-World Challenge \nThrough international collaboration\, reflective learning\, and real-life perspectives\, participants will explore inclusive teaching\, communication\, and assessment strategies\, designing practical approaches for creating more inclusive and supportive academic environments. Interdisciplinary and open to participants from all academic backgrounds. \nReal-World Challenge: Neurodivergent individuals continue to face systemic barriers in everyday life\, including within higher education. Universities often lack inclusive teaching strategies\, accessible systems\, and informed support structures. Addressing these challenges requires structural change\, awareness-raising\, and mutual learning across institutions. \nLearner Type: Students from ACE²-EU universities\, across all disciplines\, who wish to better understand neurodiversity and contribute to more inclusive higher education environments. \n \n \n 3. Learning Journey — Modular Learning Structure (3 Blocks) \nJoint Kick-off — 1. Exploring Neurodiversity in the University Context: Input sessions combining theory and real-life narratives; forum-based reflection; small-group discussions across institutions and countries. \n2. Mapping Barriers: International peer tandems analyse barriers in higher education using persona-based reflection\, barrier mapping\, and scenario analysis. \n3. Designing Change: Small intercultural groups co-create inclusive ideas\, tools\, or practices\, focused on practical\, transferable solutions. \nOnline Sessions: The online component introduces key concepts of (neuro-)diversity\, equality\, inclusion\, and accessibility in higher education. Activities include interactive lectures\, group discussions\, collaborative project work\, and reflective learning activities. Five joint synchronous online sessions take place during the course period\, complemented by asynchronous work. \nAssessment Approach: Process-based (reflective tasks\, forum contributions\, peer engagement) + Summative (final group project). \n \n \n 4. Learning Outcomes & Objectives \nParticipants will develop the ability to: understand the concept of neurodiversity and its relevance for inclusive academic environments · identify barriers\, stigmas\, and systemic challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals · apply inclusive teaching\, communication\, and assessment strategies · engage with authentic perspectives and lived experiences of neurodivergent individuals · reflect on their own teaching\, learning\, or institutional contexts and develop concrete improvement strategies. \nBy the end of the course\, participants will also be able to: explain key principles of neurodiversity and inclusive education · analyse institutional and pedagogical barriers in higher education · design inclusive teaching or support strategies grounded in real experiences · collaborate effectively in international and interdisciplinary teams · reflect critically on their own academic or professional practices. \n \n \n 5. Who should attend \nSuitable for students from ACE²-EU partner universities enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate programs in fields such as: Education · Social Sciences · Psychology · Humanities · Health and Social Care · Public Administration · any other discipline for students interested in neurodiversity and inclusion. \nEspecially relevant for those interested in: Inclusive education · Neurodiversity and accessibility · Human rights and social justice · Institutional change and innovation. \nRecommended Language Level: Basic to intermediate English (B1–B2)\, as the working language of the course is English. \n \n \n 6. Application Process \nApply here: https://forms.gle/sXojKzpPW1TShdFv6  \nTen additional places are available to interested students from across the ACE²-EU alliance. Places will be allocated on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nApplication deadline: 30 September 2026 \nPlease note that submitting an application does not guarantee a place on the programme. Participating institutions apply their own internal selection procedures. \nPrior to the start of the course\, selected participants will receive a welcome email from the ACE²-EU Alliance containing detailed information and instructions specific to the programme. \n \n \n 7. Further Information \nFor further information or questions\, please contact: a.kranzelbinder@fh-kaernten.at \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Kaleidoscope Culture Festival 2026 – Second Edition “100 Voices – One Future” \n\n\n \n Between Grain and Pixel – Analogue and Digital Documentary Photography: \n\n\n\n\n Categories:\n Student Opportunities URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/neurodiversity-in-higher-education-centering-neurodivergent-perspectives-across-universities/ CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/website-calendar-1-1-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261109 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261114 DTSTAMP:20260820T101721Z CREATED:20260812T162716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T101721Z UID:10000206-1794182400-1794614399@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:Between Grain and Pixel – Analogue and Digital Documentary Photography: DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n Between Grain and Pixel – Analogue and Digital Documentary Photography:\n 9 November 2026\n –\n 13 November 2026\n \nCourse Type: Blended Intensive Programme (BIP)Duration: Synchronous online — 17h · On-site (physical mobility) — 35h · Independent and group work — 30hDates: Online component — October–November 2026 · On-site component — 9–13 November 2026\, Santarém\, PortugalCredits: ECTS credits — awarded upon at least 80% attendance and satisfactory achievement of the learning objectives \nThis course explores how we tell real stories through photography\, using both analogue (film) and digital techniques. The main challenge is to understand how different tools and processes influence the way we see\, record and interpret the world around us. The course is designed for students from different audiovisual disciplines and countries. \n\nApplication deadline \n 00\n Days\n 00\n Hours\n 00\n Minutes\n 00\n Seconds \nApplications are now closed. \n \n \n 1. Organising Institutions & Teaching Staff \nLead and Host Institution: Instituto Politécnico de Santarém (Portugal) — João Cabral\, Teresa Cavalheiro\, Ana Loureiro \nPartner Institutions: Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (Spain) — Manuel Casal; National Film School of the Latvian Academy of Culture — Daiga Livcane\, Andrejs Verhoustinskis \nExternal stakeholders: Pantalha – Soluções de Áudio e Vídeo; VienaDiena.lv and photographer Ilmars Znotins \n \n \n 2. Course Overview \nThis course explores how we tell real stories through photography\, using both analogue (film) and digital techniques. In real life\, documentary photography is present in fields such as journalism\, social media\, activism and cultural projects — knowing how to use images consciously helps us communicate better\, question what we see and give voice to different perspectives. \nThis subject is relevant because photography is not just a technique — it is also a way of thinking critically. Academically\, it helps develop visual analysis and creativity. Professionally\, it opens doors in fields such as communication\, media and the arts. Socially\, it allows us to better understand other realities and tell stories with impact and responsibility. \n \n \n 3. Learning Journey \nOnline preparatory phase (October–November 2026) — Students are introduced to the core concepts of the course\, including the natural heritage of the River Tagus. Inspirational sessions\, case studies\, guided discussions and preparatory information sessions support the development of ideas and the formation of teams\, alongside individual/group research. \nIn-person mobility week (9–13 November\, Santarém) — Focus on practical\, hands-on learning. Students work in interdisciplinary and international teams in creative workshops\, developing photographic images and artistic proposals under the guidance of the teaching staff and external stakeholders (Pantalha and VienaDiena.lv). Includes mentoring sessions\, visits to cultural and heritage institutions\, and collaborative work culminating in a photographic exhibition of the students’ work. \n \n \n 4. Learning Objectives & Outcomes \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDevelop the ability to observe the world critically and attentively\, using photography as a tool for understanding reality.\nExplore the differences and connections between analogue and digital photography.\nLearn to tell clear and meaningful visual stories based on real-life situations and everyday contexts.\nEncourage creativity and experimentation.\nPromote the responsible use of images\, reflecting on ethics\, representation and social impact.\nStrengthen visual communication skills useful in different academic and professional fields.\nEncourage collaboration between participants from different cultures.\n\nLearning Outcomes: \n\nAcquire cultural and visual literacy relating to the heritage of the River Tagus.\nApply creative methodologies to real-world cultural challenges.\nDevelop social skills: collaboration\, adaptability and self-awareness.\nDevelop artistic photo portfolio proposals based on heritage and sustainability.\nCollaborate effectively in international and interdisciplinary teams.\nPresent their proposals professionally to stakeholders.\nDevelop a personal style and narrative through creative experimentation in photography.\nMaster the photographic process from image capture to final printing/enlargement.\n\n \n \n 5. Who should attend \nOpen to undergraduate and postgraduate students from ACE²-EU partner universities\, particularly those studying or interested in: Design\, Visual Arts\, Multimedia · Architecture\, Audiovisual Communication\, Photography\, Cinema. \nRecommended Language Level: English B1–B2 (mandatory\, as English is the working language of ACE²-EU courses). \n \n \n 6. Application Process \nApply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXIRvLL4NViwsKt5QwSNX77nhdjH3O3NPrY4PRI8CUDeEcqw/viewform?usp=header \nDeadline for receipt of applications: 20 July 2026 \nPlease note that submitting an application does not guarantee a place on the programme. Participating institutions apply their own internal selection procedures. Selected participants will receive a welcome email from the ACE²-EU Alliance with detailed information and instructions specific to the programme. \n \n \n 7. Further Information \nJoão Cabral — joao.cabral@ese.ipsantarem.pt \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Migration and Racism: Interculturality in a Changing Europe \n\n\n \n Ethics in Interprofessional Work \n\n\n\n\n Categories:\n Student Opportunities URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/between-grain-and-pixel-analogue-and-digital-documentary-photography/ CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/website-calendar-1-7-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261109 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261114 DTSTAMP:20260820T101554Z CREATED:20260817T094534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T101554Z UID:10000220-1794182400-1794614399@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:Communication strategies on digital platforms for improving the leadership communications skills DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n Communication strategies on digital platforms for improving the leadership communications skills\n 9 November 2026\n –\n 13 November 2026\n \nCourse Type: Applied Blended Challenge (ABC)Duration: Total workload 60 hours — Synchronous online: 2 sessions in September\, 3 hours · Independent and group work: 25 hours · On-site (physical mobility): 5 days at UFV campus\, 30 hours · Follow up & reflection: 2 hoursDates: Online component — 23 September 2026 · On-site component — 9–13 November 2026\, Madrid\, SpainCredits: 3 ECTS credits and a certificate of attendance \nThe primary objective of the program is to help train future opinion leaders capable of communicating complex—and at times discouraging—realities with rigor\, clarity\, and responsibility. By addressing challenges such as the housing crisis as a shared European issue\, the program responds to growing trends of news avoidance and public disengagement. Drawing on strategies inspired by solutions journalism\, we want to foster the leadership skills required for the next generation of communicators to inform\, engage\, and empower society. \n\nApplication deadline \n 00\n Days\n 00\n Hours\n 00\n Minutes\n 00\n Seconds \nApplications are now closed. \n \n \n 1. Organising Institutions & Teaching Staff \nLead and Host Institution: Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (UFV) – Madrid — Marta Molina Díez\, Sonia Sánchez Díaz\, Mayra Ambrosio Laredo \nPartner Institutions: University Goce-Delcev (UGD) – North Macedonia — Natasa Miteva \nExternal stakeholders: Policy makers & housing authorities; Urban planning experts; NGOs & social organisations; Journalists / media professionals \n \n \n 2. Course Overview \nThe primary objective of the program is to help train future opinion leaders capable of communicating complex—and at times discouraging—realities with rigor\, clarity\, and responsibility. By addressing challenges such as the housing crisis as a shared European issue\, the program responds to growing trends of news avoidance and public disengagement. Drawing on strategies inspired by solutions journalism\, we want to foster the leadership skills required for the next generation of communicators to inform\, engage\, and empower society. \n \n \n 3. Learning Journey \nOnline sessions (September 2026): Introduction to key concepts: fundamentals of solutions journalism & digital narratives and communication strategies. Discussion about the topic: housing crisis. Group formation. Tasks. Guided discussions. \nOnsite sessions (9–13 November\, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria): Workshops. Practical sessions. Stakeholder engagement. Fieldwork. Challenge-based work. Final presentations on the last day. \nFollow-up / reflection (Online session\, November 2026): Online reflection activity. \n \n \n 4. Learning Objectives \nParticipants will be able to: \n\nIntroducing solutions journalism approach.\nAnalyse housing crisis across countries.\nEvaluate public policy effectiveness.\nDevelop storytelling skills.\nDesign a communication strategy to disseminate potential solutions to the housing crisis through digital narratives.\n\n \n \n 5. Learning Outcomes \n\nApply solutions journalism methodology.\nVerify impact of crisis and housing policies in Europe.\nDesign a communication strategy to disseminate potential solutions to the housing crisis through digital narratives.\n\n \n \n 6. Who should attend \nLevel: Undergraduate. Fields or disciplines: communication\, journalism\, marketing. \nThis course may be suitable for those who have an interest in: Leadership communications skills\, Communication strategies\, Marketing\, New narratives\, Housing crisis. \nRecommended Language Level: English B1–B2. \n \n \n 7. Application Process \nApply here: https://forms.gle/HQA4p6c5679Xh1Zs7 \nDeadline for receipt of applications: 15 September 2026 \nPlease note that submitting an application does not guarantee a place on the programme. Participating institutions apply their own internal selection procedures. Prior to the start of the course\, selected participants will receive a welcome email from the ACE²-EU Alliance containing detailed information and instructions specific to the programme. \n \n \n 8. Further Information \nm.ambrosio@ufv.es \nnatasa.miteva@ugd.edu.mk \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Migration and Racism: Interculturality in a Changing Europe \n\n\n \n Ethics in Interprofessional Work \n\n\n\n\n Categories:\n Student Opportunities URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/communication-strategies-on-digital-platforms-for-improving-the-leadership-communications-skills/ CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/website-calendar_page-0001-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261109 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261114 DTSTAMP:20260820T101428Z CREATED:20260817T095212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T101428Z UID:10000221-1794182400-1794614399@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:Pathways to Climate Neutral Campuses: Co-Creating Action Plans for Sustainable Universities DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n Pathways to Climate Neutral Campuses: Co-Creating Action Plans for Sustainable Universities\n 9 November 2026\n –\n 13 November 2026\n \nCourse Type: Applied Blended Challenge (ABC) ProgrammeDuration: 8 hrs. synchronous online\, 40 hrs on-site\, 35 hrs independent and group work before and after the courseDates: Online component — October 12\, 19\, 22\, CET 16:00-18:00; November 2\, CET 16:00-18:00 · On-site component — November 9 to November 13\, 2026\, Riga\, LatviaCredits: 3 ECTS credits and a certificate of attendance \nThe ABC programme “Pathways to Climate Neutral Campuses – Co-Creating Action Plans for Sustainable Universities” is a practice-oriented course in which students work in interdisciplinary teams to develop realistic climate action solutions for higher education institutions. Through online sessions and onsite workshops in Riga\, participants explore climate neutrality\, sustainability\, and environmental governance in universities\, focusing on key impact areas such as energy use\, mobility\, waste\, infrastructure\, and resource consumption. \n\nApplication deadline \n 00\n Days\n 00\n Hours\n 00\n Minutes\n 00\n Seconds \nApplications are now closed. \n \n \n 1. Organising Institutions & Stakeholders \nOrganized by: Latvian Academy of Culture (LAC)\, Latvia — Rūdolfs Kivlenieks\, Asnāte Kalēja (coordinator); Lietuvos Inzinerijos Kolegija Higher Education Institution (LIK)\, Lithuania — Gitana Vyčienė\, Vilda Grybauskienė \nExternal stakeholders: ESG consulting agency “Sustinere Latvia” \n \n \n 2. Course Description \nThe ABC programme “Pathways to Climate Neutral Campuses – Co-Creating Action Plans for Sustainable Universities” is a practice-oriented course in which students work in interdisciplinary teams to develop realistic climate action solutions for higher education institutions. Through online sessions and onsite workshops in Riga\, participants explore climate neutrality\, sustainability\, and environmental governance in universities\, focusing on key impact areas such as energy use\, mobility\, waste\, infrastructure\, and resource consumption. During the onsite mobility week\, students identify sustainability challenges\, assess environmental impacts\, and develop Climate Neutrality Guidelines or Climate Action Plans for real university contexts. They apply practical tools such as stakeholder mapping\, basic carbon footprint logic\, resource-flow analysis\, prioritisation methods\, and design thinking to transform challenges into feasible solutions. The programme combines theoretical input with practical workshops and field visits enabling students to connect sustainability frameworks with real institutional implementation. \n \n \n 3. Learning Journey \nOnline sessions (October 12 to November 2): Students’ baseline knowledge of climate neutrality concepts\, sustainability governance\, and institutional environmental performance is assessed through structured discussions and preparatory analytical tasks. This phase also equips them with methodological tools for campus-level analysis. \nOnsite sessions (Riga\, November 9–13\, 2026): The onsite mobility week functions as an applied sustainability laboratory where students work intensively in interdisciplinary teams to develop practical climate action proposals for universities. Participants engage with real university sustainability challenges covering areas such as energy efficiency\, mobility systems\, waste and circular resource management\, infrastructure performance\, and sustainability governance. Workshops combine short expert inputs with hands-on application sessions focused on environmental impact assessment\, stakeholder mapping\, prioritisation of sustainability interventions\, feasibility analysis\, climate action planning\, and creative design thinking. The programme also includes field visits to sustainability-related sites and initiatives in Riga. Each team develops a structured final output in the form of either Climate Neutrality Guidelines or a Climate Action Plan for a defined university context\, including a clear problem definition\, strategic objectives\, proposed interventions\, implementation timeline\, responsible stakeholders\, and monitoring indicators. The mobility week concludes with final presentations and reflection sessions. \nFollow-up / reflection: In an online session held after the mobility week\, interdisciplinary teams present the refined version of their Climate Neutrality Guidelines or Climate Action Plan and reflect on their learning process. Students critically assess how their initial knowledge and baseline analysis developed into practical solutions\, what challenges they encountered in translating sustainability concepts into operational measures\, and how interdisciplinary collaboration influenced decision-making. Where possible\, presentations are shared with university management representatives. \n \n \n 4. Learning Objectives \n\nExplain the concept of climate neutrality and its relevance to environmental safety\, sustainability\, and institutional resilience in higher education.\nIdentify and analyze key sources of greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impacts within a university context\, including energy use\, mobility\, waste\, and resource management.\nCollaborate effectively in interdisciplinary and international teams to co-create practical sustainability solutions.\n\n \n \n 5. Who should attend \nThis course may be suitable for students from ACE²-EU partner universities enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate programs in the following fields: Environmental science\, sustainability studies\, and climate studies · Engineering and architecture · Project management\, public policy\, urban development · Education and social sciences. \nThis course may be suitable for those who have an interest in: Climate neutrality\, sustainability\, and environmental responsibility · Public policy\, sustainable governance · Engineering and architecture. \nRecommended Language Level: An intermediate level of English (B2)\, as the working language will be English. \n \n \n 6. Application Process \nApply here: https://forms.gle/AdD1M8HgEZQc79RCA \nDeadline for receipt of applications: 25 July 2026 \nPlease note that submitting an application does not guarantee a place on the programme. Participating institutions apply their own internal selection procedures. Prior to the start of the course\, selected participants will receive a welcome email from the ACE²-EU Alliance containing detailed information and instructions specific to the programme. \n \n \n 7. Further Information\n Rūdolfs Kivlenieks — rkivlenieks@gmail.comAsnāte Kalēja (coordinator) — asnate.kaleja@lka.edu.lv\n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Migration and Racism: Interculturality in a Changing Europe \n\n\n \n Ethics in Interprofessional Work \n\n\n\n\n Categories:\n Student Opportunities URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/pathways-to-climate-neutral-campuses-co-creating-action-plans-for-sustainable-universities/ CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/website-calendar-1-17-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261123 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261128 DTSTAMP:20260820T101212Z CREATED:20260813T085919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T101212Z UID:10000213-1795392000-1795823999@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:Ethics in Interprofessional Work DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n Ethics in Interprofessional Work\n 23 November 2026\n –\n 27 November 2026\n \nCourse Type: Flavour SchoolDuration: 25 hrs Seminar; Workshop; mentoring; theoretical practice + x hrs autonomous workDates: Presential component — 23–27 November 2026 (Monday to Friday)Credits: 2 ECTS credits and a certificate of attendance \nFlavour Schools are short\, immersive five-day summer or winter schools developed within the ACE²-EU Alliance under the WP2 – APP Factory. In this context\, the school of Interprofessional Work Ethics will invite students to explore\, through teamwork and applied practice\, how professionals from different fields can respond to ethical dilemmas in the workplace with empathy\, equality\, fairness and justice\, promoting a deeper understanding of work contexts. \n\nApplication deadline \n 00\n Days\n 00\n Hours\n 00\n Minutes\n 00\n Seconds \nApplications are now closed. \n \n \n 1. Organising Institutions & Teaching Staff \nOrganised by: Instituto Politécnico de Santarém (Portugal) — Maria José Nogueira\, Lígia Eduarda Pereira Monterroso\, Helena Caseiro\, Sandra Costa \nPartner: Goce Delcev University (Macedonia) — Daniela Baklioska \nExternal stakeholders: Santarém City Council\, IEFP – Public employment center that supports job searching\, Lezíria Local Health Unit \n \n \n 2. Course Overview \nThis course is essential for training professionals capable of understanding the foundations of ethics\, analyzing complex dilemmas\, and making fair decisions. Furthermore\, it develops critical skills to deal responsibly with the challenges posed by technological innovations and scientific research. \nOn-site sessions: During the face-to-face week\, participants engage in an integrated learning experience that combines theoretical knowledge\, problem-based learning (PBL) and cooperative group work. The programme progresses from understanding the principles and scope of ethics to exploring its practical and communicative dimensions. The first sessions introduce the philosophy of ethical principles and the need to respond coherently and calmly to everyday problems. As the week progresses\, participants work together on cases that address simulated practice issues\, where decision-making is central to the smooth functioning of teams. The course ends with activities focused on teamwork and interdisciplinarity\, where participants reflect on their learning outcomes and share ideas through collective discussions and a moment of cultural exchange. \nFollow-up / reflection: During this week\, group activities will be proposed so that students can interact with each other\, discuss topics\, and present to the other participants in class. Course evaluation will be based on attendance at the proposed activities and completion of a satisfaction questionnaire. \n \n \n 3. Learning Journey \n\nAcquire informational knowledge and specific ethical standards.\nDevelop skills for analyzing and resolving ethical dilemmas.\nUnderstand the principles and ethical practices of scientific research.\nAnalyze the ethical implications of emerging technologies and innovations in the professional domain.\nDevelop critical and ethical thinking skills to address complex situations and make informed and fair decisions.\n\n \n \n 4. Learning Outcomes \nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to: \n\nApply informational knowledge and specific ethical standards in professional practice.\nIdentify\, analyse\, and resolve ethical dilemmas in a critical and responsible manner.\nUnderstand and adopt principles and ethical practices in scientific research.\nAssess the ethical implications of emerging technologies and innovations in the professional domain.\nDevelop critical and ethical thinking to make fair and well-founded decisions in complex situations.\n\n \n \n 5. Who should attend \nThis course may be suitable for students from ACE²-EU partner universities and university\, any area. \nThis course may be suitable for those who have an interest in: solving problems\, building a more fair and equitable team and work spirit. \nRecommended Language Level: Basic to intermediate level of English (B1-B2)\, as the working language will be English. \n \n \n 6. Application Process \nApply here: https://forms.gle/hYCuv3Qb9xHjTo7GA \nDeadline for receipt of applications: 14 October\, 2026 \nA notification of acceptance to participate will be sent to successful applicants on the day 28 of month October 2026 (an acceptance letter will be sent by the host institution and will include program registration details). \n \n \n 7. Further Information\n ligia.monterroso@essaude.ipsantarem.pt\n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n\n\n\n ARC Knowledge Creation Team Workshop #6 Healthy Aging and Community Interventions: Co-Creating Impactful Alliance-Wide Research Projects \n\n\n \n RACE LAB: Rethinking Action for Conscious Entrepreneurship \n\n\n\n\n Categories:\n Student Opportunities URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/ethics-in-interprofessional-work/ CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/website-calendar-1-12-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261123 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261128 DTSTAMP:20260820T101019Z CREATED:20260817T093938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T101019Z UID:10000219-1795392000-1795823999@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:Cultural Communication in VR DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n Cultural Communication in VR\n 23 November 2026\n –\n 27 November 2026\n \nCourse Type: Applied Blended Challenge (ABC) ProgrammeDates: Online component — October–November 2026 · On-site component — 23–27 November 2026Credits: 3 ECTS credits and a certificate of attendance \nVirtual Reality is no longer just a technology of entertainment — it is becoming a medium for empathy\, learning and cross-cultural encounter. This ABC asks students to go beyond consuming VR to designing it — drawing on cultural communication theory\, visual storytelling and human-centred design to create immersive experiences that translate cultural specificity into embodied understanding. \n\nApplication deadline \n 00\n Days\n 00\n Hours\n 00\n Minutes\n 00\n Seconds \nApplications are now closed. \n \n \n 1. Organising Institutions & Stakeholders \nOrganised by: Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt\, Germany; Latvian Academy of Culture\, Latvia; Carinthia University of Applied Sciences in Austria \nExternal stakeholders: VR companies and tech partners (loan of equipment\, technical mentoring\, industry perspectives on immersive media); Museums and cultural institutions (real-world VR use cases for cultural heritage\, visits and case studies); Intercultural / migrant organisations (real cultural challenges for immersive experiences\, end-user testing); Cultural NGOs and civic-tech organisations (applied perspectives on technology for cultural inclusion); City of Ingolstadt (local cultural-communication challenges\, community connection) \n \n \n 2. Course Description \nVirtual Reality is no longer just a technology of entertainment — it is becoming a medium for empathy\, learning and cross-cultural encounter. From museum experiences that transport visitors into other historical contexts to immersive simulations used in conflict resolution and migrant integration\, VR is reshaping how we understand and represent cultural realities. This ABC asks students to go beyond consuming VR to designing it — drawing on cultural communication theory\, visual storytelling and human-centred design to create immersive experiences that translate cultural specificity into embodied understanding. Working in transdisciplinary international teams across THI\, LAC and CUAS\, students prototype\, test and iterate VR experiences that respond to real cultural challenges identified together with external stakeholders. \n \n \n 3. Learning Journey \nOnline sessions (preceding the on-site mobility\, October–November 2026): Foundations of VR and immersive technology (THI lead). Foundations of cultural communication and visual storytelling (LAC lead). Intercultural frameworks and applied perspectives (CUAS lead). Introduction to human-centred design for immersive experiences. International team formation across the three universities. Briefing on the on-site challenge and stakeholder context. \nOn-site sessions (23–27 November 2026 · THI Ingolstadt · 5 days): Hands-on VR labs with THI’s immersive-tech infrastructure. Cultural communication workshops led by LAC faculty. Co-design sessions in mixed international\, transdisciplinary teams. Stakeholder engagement with external cultural and tech partners. Prototyping and user testing of VR experiences. Final showcase and presentation to faculty and stakeholders. \nFollow-up / reflection: Reflective learning logs across both phases. Final group deliverable: VR experience prototype + design rationale. Individual reflective portfolio on cross-cultural design and immersive ethics. \n \n \n 4. Learning Objectives \n\nUnderstand the foundations of VR and immersive technology.\nApply cultural communication theory to the design of immersive experiences.\nCo-design and prototype a VR experience that addresses a real cultural challenge.\nEngage ethically with cultural representation in immersive media.\nTest and iterate prototypes with diverse users.\nCommunicate technical and cultural design decisions to mixed audiences.\n\n \n \n 5. Who Should Apply \nLevel: Undergraduate (final year) and Master’s students from any ACE²-EU partner university. \nTech / engineering profiles: Computer Science · Game Design · Interaction Design · Engineering · Multimedia · Software Engineering. \nCultural / communication profiles: Communication Studies · Cultural Studies · Visual Arts · Anthropology · Intercultural Studies · Audiovisual Communication. \nMindset: Curious about transdisciplinary collaboration · Open to working across very different disciplinary cultures (tech ↔ arts) · Interested in the cultural dimensions of immersive technology. \nPrior knowledge: None mandatory — VR and cultural-communication fundamentals are taught from scratch in the online phase. \nUniversities: Open to students from any ACE²-EU partner university. \nLanguage: English B1–B2. \n \n \n 6. Application Process \nApply here: https://forms.gle/Up87W4cYeT6ytV2z8 \nDeadline for receipt of applications: 20 July 2026 \nPlease note that submitting an application does not guarantee a place on the programme. Participating institutions apply their own internal selection procedures. Prior to the start of the course\, selected participants will receive a welcome email from the ACE²-EU Alliance containing detailed information and instructions specific to the programme. \n \n \n 7. Further Information\n ace2eu@ufv.es\n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n\n\n\n ARC Knowledge Creation Team Workshop #6 Healthy Aging and Community Interventions: Co-Creating Impactful Alliance-Wide Research Projects \n\n\n \n RACE LAB: Rethinking Action for Conscious Entrepreneurship \n\n\n\n\n Categories:\n Student Opportunities URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/cultural-communication-in-vr/ CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/website-calendar_page-0001-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261124 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261127 DTSTAMP:20260929T125952Z CREATED:20260824T152842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T125952Z UID:10000232-1795478400-1795737599@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:ACE²-EU Student-led Colloquium 2026 DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n ACE²-EU Student-led Colloquium 2026\n 24 November 2026\n –\n 26 November 2026\n \nEvent type: ColloquiumDates: 24–26 November 2026Location: Onsite\, Medical University of Gdańsk\, PolandOrganised by: ARIES IncubatorHosted by: Medical University of Gdańsk\, PolandDeadline for registration: 15 October 2026Certificate: A certificate of attendance and a book of abstract will be provided \nARIES Incubator along with the Medical University of Gdańsk\, Poland\, would like to cordially invite you to the 1st ACE²-EU Student-led Colloquium 2026. The Student-Led Colloquium is a three-day event bringing together students\, PhD candidates\, early-career researchers\, and representatives from partner universities. \n \n Event Agenda\n \n\nApplication deadline \n 00\n Days\n 00\n Hours\n 00\n Minutes\n 00\n Seconds \nApplications are now closed. \n \n \n 1. Objectives \nThis event aims to promote the exchange of research and innovation knowledge across the alliance to support new learning opportunities and future ARC activities. \nThe program will create opportunities to: \n\nFoster Collaboration: Brings together students\, PhD candidates\, early-career researchers\, and representatives from partner universities.\nDynamic Programme: Features university presentations\, student pitching sessions\, panel discussions\, skill-building workshops\, poster sessions\, and networking events.\nExperience Sharing: Provides a platform to exchange insights on academic mobility\, research placements\, research activities\, and entrepreneurship.\nInternational Networking: Enables participants to establish cross-border contacts for future collaboration.\nEmpowerment: Promotes active student involvement in advancing science\, innovation\, and the European academic community.\n\n \n \n 2. Who Should Attend \n\n \nGET READY FOR THE STUDENT-LED COLLOQUIUM!\nHere is exactly what you need to do. \n \n Each university can bring up to 20 people:\n 10 students + 10 staff members.\n \n 1 \nSTUDENTS — 10 people\nStudents from your university \n 1 \nChoose 10 students\n\n Your university can select up to 10 students\n to participate in the colloquium.\n \n 2 \nAt least 5 students present\n\n From the 10 students\, at least 5 must take part\n in the Poster Session.\n \n 3 \nBring a printed poster\n\n Students participating in the Poster Session should\n present their research and bring a\n printed poster.\n \n In short: Choose up to 10 students →\n at least 5 of them present their research →\n they bring a printed poster.\n \n 2 \nSTAFF — 10 people\nStaff members from your university \n 1 \nChoose 10 staff members\n\n Your university can select up to 10 staff members\n to participate.\n \n 2 \nChoose 1 representative\n\n One of these 10 people should represent\n your university.\n \n 3 \nPrepare a 5-minute pitch\n\n The representative should present\n your university’s research profile\n in a short 5-minute pitch.\n \n Important: Send the name of your presenter\n by 15 October. The presentation should be\n ready by 31 October.\n \n 3 \nEXPO ARENA — 1 person\nYour university representative \n One of your staff members can also take part in the Expo Arena.\n WHO?\n One person from your university.\n WHAT?\n Answer questions and talk about your university.\n BRING\n Your university’s promotional materials.\n \nDON’T MISS THESE DEADLINES\n 15 OCTOBER\n Send the name of your presenter.\n 31 OCTOBER\n Have the presentation ready.\n \n \n 3. Participation \nDuring the event participants must attend the full session and contribute to collaborative tasks. \n \n \n 4. Registration & Certification \nDeadline for registration: 15th October 2026 \nCertificate of attendance: A certificate of attendance and a book of abstract will be provided. \nRegistration link (click here) \n \n \n 5. Contact & Coordination \nMedical University of Gdańsk: \n\nKatarzyna Bruder\, Head of MUG ACE²-EU Office: katarzyna.bruder@gumed.edu.pl\nPatrycja Maszka-Stankiewicz\, WP3 coordinator: patrycja.maszka-stankiewicz@gumed.edu.pl\nMarika Frańczak\, early career researcher: marika.franczak@gumed.edu.pl\nMUG ACE²-EU Office: ace2-eu@gumed.edu.pl\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Cultural Communication in VR \n\n\n \n RACE LAB: Rethinking Action for Conscious Entrepreneurship \n\n\n\n\n Categories:\n Staff Opportunities\, Student Opportunities URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/save-the-dates-ace%c2%b2-eu-student-led-colloquium-2026/ CATEGORIES:Staff Opportunities,Student Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/website-calendar-1-23.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261124 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261126 DTSTAMP:20260929T130010Z CREATED:20260824T153844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T130010Z UID:10000233-1795478400-1795651199@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:ACE²-EU ARC Industry Engagement Event 2026 DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n ACE²-EU ARC Industry Engagement Event 2026\n 24 November 2026\n –\n 25 November 2026\n \nEvent type: Industry Engagement EventDates: 24–25 November 2026Location: Medical University of Gdańsk\, PolandOrganised by: ARIES IncubatorHosted by: Medical University of Gdańsk\, PolandRegistration opens: 1 September 2026Deadline for registration: 15 October 2026Certificate: A certificate of attendance will be provided \nARIES Incubator along with the Medical University of Gdańsk\, Poland\, would like to cordially invite you to the 1st ACE²-EU Applied Research Development and Innovation Centres’ (ARC) Industry Engagement Event 2026. Through the ARC Industry Engagement Event our goal is to strengthen collaboration between academia\, industry\, innovation ecosystems\, and regional stakeholders within the ACE²-EU Alliance. \n \n Event Agenda\n \n\nApplication deadline \n 00\n Days\n 00\n Hours\n 00\n Minutes\n 00\n Seconds \nApplications are now closed. \n \n \n 1. Objectives \nThis event aims to create a platform for: \n\nExchange knowledge on innovation ecosystems and best practices\nBridge academia and industry through interactive discussions on cooperation\, technology transfer\, and commercialization\nShowcase entrepreneurship with ARIES Incubator success stories and external stakeholder insights\nFacilitate networking with dedicated matchmaking sessions\, exhibitions\, and partnership-building opportunities\n\nThe ARC Industry Engagement Event is a two-day collaborative forum designed around four key pillars. \n \n \n 2. Who Should Attend \nThis event is open to: \n\nACE²-EU university representatives\nResearchers and academics\, and students interested in innovation and entrepreneurship\nTechnology Transfer Offices (TTOs) and Knowledge Transfer Offices (KTOs)\nIndustry representatives\, SMEs and large companies\nStart-ups and entrepreneurs\, Incubators and accelerators\nInnovation ecosystem stakeholders\nRegional and public institutions supporting innovation and economic development\n\n \n \n 3. Registration \nOfficial Registration will start on 1st of September\, 2026. Show your interest in attending the event to your institutional coordinator. \nRegistration link (click here) \n \n \n 4. Contact & Coordination \nMedical University of Gdańsk: \n\nKatarzyna Bruder\, Head of MUG ACE²-EU Office: katarzyna.bruder@gumed.edu.pl\nJoanna Przybytek-Kobierna\, WP3 coordinator: joanna.przybytek-kobierna@gumed.edu.pl\nMUG ACE²-EU Office: ace2-eu@gumed.edu.pl\n\n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Cultural Communication in VR \n\n\n \n RACE LAB: Rethinking Action for Conscious Entrepreneurship \n\n\n\n\n Categories:\n Staff Opportunities\, Student Opportunities URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/save-the-dates-ace%c2%b2-eu-arc-industry-engagement-event-2026/ CATEGORIES:Staff Opportunities,Student Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Website-calendar-1-1-7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261124 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261128 DTSTAMP:20260922T093405Z CREATED:20260922T093135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T093405Z UID:10000243-1795478400-1795823999@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:Learning that Sticks: Innovating Teaching Methods for Meaningful\, Inclusive and Lasting Learning DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n Learning that Sticks: Innovating Teaching Methods for Meaningful\, Inclusive and Lasting Learning\n 24 November 2026\n –\n 27 November 2026\n \nCourse Type: Active Learning Pedagogy School (ALPS) — Staff Training ProgrammeDuration: Online preparatory — 2h · On-site — 32h (4 days) · Online follow-up — 2h · Independent reflection and follow-up work — 20hDates: Online preparatory — 18 November 2026\, 12:00–14:00 CET · On-site — 24–27 November 2026\, Târgu Jiu\, Romania · Online follow-up — 2 December 2026\, 12:00–14:00 CETCredits: 2 ECTS credits and a certificate of attendance \nTeaching today is not only about delivering content well; it is about helping students to engage with\, remember and actually use what they learn. The Active Learning Pedagogy School (ALPS) addresses a key question in higher education: how can university teachers design learning experiences that are meaningful\, inclusive and lasting? \n\nApplication deadline \n 00\n Days\n 00\n Hours\n 00\n Minutes\n 00\n Seconds \nApplications are now closed. \n \n \n 1. Organising Institution & Teaching Staff \nLead and Host Institution: “Constantin Brâncuși” University of Târgu Jiu (UCB) — Andreea Mihaela Cilibiu\, PhD\, Lecturer (Course Coordinator); Cătălin-Ionuț Drăgan\, PhD candidate; Elena Paliță\, PhD\, Lecturer; Mihaela Manasia\, PhD\, Lecturer; Loredana Pătrașcoiu\, PhD\, Lecturer; Mihaela Giurgiulescu\, PhD\, Lecturer; Camelia-Daniela Plăstoi\, PhD\, Professor \nExternal stakeholders: Simona Maria Stănescu — Research Institute for Quality of Life (ICCV)\, Senior Researcher I and Doctoral Supervisor; Dragoș Drumen — Youth for Sustainable Development Association (Asociația Tineret pentru Dezvoltare Durabilă / ATDD) \n \n \n 2. Course Overview \nTeaching today is not only about delivering content well; it is about helping students to engage with\, remember and actually use what they learn. Learning becomes lasting when students investigate\, create\, collaborate\, play\, reflect\, receive meaningful feedback and connect new knowledge with real experiences. \nThe Active Learning Pedagogy School (ALPS) addresses a key question in higher education: how can university teachers design learning experiences that are meaningful\, inclusive and lasting? Rather than offering a collection of isolated techniques\, the programme treats active learning as a coherent process of experiencing\, reflecting\, redesigning\, testing and transferring. \nParticipants will first experience a range of methods as learners — including research-based learning\, storytelling\, World Café\, Universal Design for Learning (UDL)\, multimodal and tactile learning\, game-based learning\, digital pedagogy and non-formal education — and will then analyse why these methods work and how they can be applied in their own disciplines. Each participant brings a real course or teaching challenge to rethink and\, from Day 2 onwards\, works in an interdisciplinary and intercultural team to co-create and pilot a new Short Learning Opportunity (SLO). \nReflection is supported throughout by a Learning Diary\, the Sticky Wall\, a shared digital portfolio and the individual Learning that Sticks Passport. \n \n \n 3. Learning Journey \nOnline sessions: The programme begins with a short online preparatory session (18 November 2026\, 12:00–14:00 CET)\, where participants are introduced to the overall approach and the blended learning journey\, connect with peers and reflect on their current teaching practice. Each participant selects one real course sequence\, topic or teaching challenge to work on during the programme. \nOn-site sessions (Târgu Jiu\, Romania\, 24–27 November 2026): \nDay 1 — Connection & ChallengeDay 2 — Experiencing the Challenge & Mapping the NeedsDay 3 — Teamwork & Co-creationDay 4 — Piloting & ACE Teacher Persona \nWorking in interdisciplinary and intercultural teams\, participants will design\, test and refine a new shared SLO\, which is piloted through microteaching and peer feedback on the final day. \nLearning also takes place beyond the classroom: the Brâncuși Learning Quest: From Silence to Infinity is a team-based challenge following the route from the Table of Silence to the Endless Column\, turning the city into an experiential learning environment. An intercultural evening — Taste & Wear the Tradition: A Gorj Cultural Experience — brings together local gastronomy\, traditional costume and intercultural exchange. Accessible and weather-appropriate alternatives will be provided wherever needed. \nFollow-up / reflection: The programme concludes with an online follow-up session (2 December 2026\, 12:00–14:00 CET)\, where participants engage in guided reflection and peer exchange\, each sharing one concrete step for transferring the ALPS experience to their own teaching. \n \n \n 4. Learning Objectives \n\nTo understand and experience the principles of active-experiential learning in higher education through concrete methods.\nTo connect research-based learning\, storytelling\, UDL\, multimodal and tactile learning\, game-based learning\, digital pedagogy and non-formal methods with clear learning purposes.\nTo analyse current teaching practices and identify methods that can realistically be transferred to participants’ own disciplinary contexts.\nTo design inclusive\, student-centred learning activities that take learner variability into account.\nTo co-create a new interdisciplinary and intercultural Short Learning Opportunity (SLO) through teamwork\, prototyping and peer feedback.\nTo pilot\, assess and refine the shared SLO\, and to reflect on the teacher’s role as facilitator\, designer\, co-creator and ACE²-EU ambassador.\n\n \n \n 5. Learning Outcomes \nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nExplain the key principles of active\, experiential\, meaningful and lasting learning in higher education.\nAdapt selected research-based\, storytelling\, inclusive\, game-based\, digital and non-formal methods to their own disciplinary teaching.\nApply UDL and multimodal design principles to strengthen participation and access for diverse learners.\nDistinguish between individual course redesign and collaborative SLO co-creation\, and contribute effectively to both.\nCo-create\, prototype and pilot a new interdisciplinary and intercultural SLO using student-centred\, pedagogically coherent methods.\nUse peer feedback and assessment evidence to refine their active-learning designs.\nIdentify concrete methods to transfer into their own teaching and articulate their developing ACE Teacher Persona.\n\n \n \n 6. Who Should Apply \nThis course is suitable for academic and teaching staff from ACE²-EU partner universities involved in undergraduate and postgraduate education. \nIt is particularly relevant for participants from all academic disciplines who are interested in enhancing their teaching practice\, especially those who will design or deliver Short Learning Opportunities (SLOs)\, Micro-Learning Opportunities (MLOs)\, joint ACE²-EU programmes or other collaborative educational formats. \nThis course may be suitable for those who have an interest in: Active\, experiential and challenge-based learning · Research-based learning and inquiry · Storytelling and meaningful learning design · Universal Design for Learning (UDL)\, inclusive and multimodal/tactile learning · Game-based learning and non-formal education · Digital pedagogy and collaborative learning tools · Intercultural teamwork\, co-creation and SLO design · Peer feedback\, assessment for learning\, reflection and teacher facilitation. \nRequested Language Level: English B1–B2. This is mandatory\, as English is the working language of ACE²-EU courses. \n \n \n 7. Application Process \nInterested applicants should apply through their home institution within the ACE²-EU Alliance. \nApply here: https://forms.gle/KMZNiFtRYFt8V7A19 \nDeadline for receipt of applications: 24 October 2026 \nPlease note that submitting an application does not guarantee a place on the programme. Participating institutions apply their own internal selection procedures. Prior to the start of the course\, selected participants will receive a welcome email from the ACE²-EU Alliance containing detailed information and instructions specific to the programme. \n \n \n 8. Further Information \nCătălin Drăgan — catalin.dragan@e-ucb.roAndreea Cilibiu — andreeamihaela.cilibiu@gmail.com \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Cultural Communication in VR \n\n\n \n RACE LAB: Rethinking Action for Conscious Entrepreneurship \n\n\n\n\n Categories:\n Staff Opportunities URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/learning-that-sticks-innovating-teaching-methods-for-meaningful-inclusive-and-lasting-learning/ CATEGORIES:Staff Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/website-calendar-facebooklinkedin.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261130 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261206 DTSTAMP:20260820T100819Z CREATED:20260804T061818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T100819Z UID:10000191-1795996800-1796515199@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:RACE LAB: Rethinking Action for Conscious Entrepreneurship DESCRIPTION:« All Events \nRACE LAB: Rethinking Action for Conscious Entrepreneurship\n30 November 2026\n–\n5 December 2026\n \nCourse Type: BIP\nDuration: 75 hours (total workload)\nDates: Online component from 9–23 November 2026 (final presentation: 16 December 2026) · On-site component – 30 November – 5 December 2026\, Klagenfurt\, Austria (Makerspace Carinthia)\nCredits: 3 ECTS credits and a certificate of attendance \nHow do you build a business that succeeds without costing the planet? The RACE LAB introduces students to sustainable entrepreneurship — combining environmental and social responsibility with viable business thinking. Working in international\, interdisciplinary teams\, participants develop sustainable business ideas from first spark to a refined business model\, culminating in a final pitch before a jury. \n\nApplication deadline \n00\nDays\n00\nHours\n00\nMinutes\n00\nSeconds \nApplications are now closed. \n1. Organising Institutions & Partners \nCarinthia University of Applied Sciences: Dr. Anna Zinenko (CUAS · UAB–FUABformació)\, FH-Prof. Dr. Eithne Knappitsch \nPartner Institutions: Santarém Polytechnic University\, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria\, Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt \nExternal stakeholders: Carinthian Chamber of Commerce\, Global Case Study Challenge\, Startup Carinthia\, Makerspace Carinthia \n2. Course Overview & Aims \nThe programme tackles real challenges: how climate change\, resource exhaustion and shifting consumer expectations are reshaping what a successful business looks like. Students gain direct access to the Alps-Adriatic startup ecosystem through the course’s partners\, learning from practising entrepreneurs\, business owners and consultants. No prior business or entrepreneurship knowledge is required — curiosity and a willingness to collaborate across disciplines and cultures are the only prerequisites. \nAims: introduce the principles of sustainable entrepreneurship · turn ideas into viable\, responsible business models · foster international\, interdisciplinary teamwork · connect students with a real startup ecosystem · build confidence around risk and the fear of failure · develop pitching and communication skills. \n3. Learning Journey \n1. Online preparatory phase (9–23 November 2026) – Three synchronous online sessions prepare students for the on-site week: building teams across institutions and cultures\, introducing the key concepts of sustainable entrepreneurship and sustainable business-model design\, and guiding first idea generation linked to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Students also complete preparatory team-building activities remotely. \n2. On-site mobility week (30 November – 5 December 2026 · Klagenfurt\, Austria) – Hosted at Makerspace Carinthia\, students move from innovative ideas to marketable sustainable products. The week combines interactive workshops (ideation\, prototyping\, design thinking\, business-model development)\, team-based project work\, one-to-one coaching with entrepreneurs and consultants\, a dedicated workshop on the fear of failure\, and pitch training. Culminates in a pitching competition before a jury\, followed by a learning-transfer session. \n3. Follow-up & reflection (16 December 2026) – A final online reflection session consolidates learning\, supports transfer into students’ own academic and professional contexts\, and closes the programme. \n4. Learning Objectives & Outcomes \nLearning Objectives: \n\nBuild a comprehensive foundational understanding of sustainable entrepreneurship.\nCollaborate effectively in international\, interdisciplinary teams\, both remotely and in person.\nGenerate and develop innovative\, sustainable business ideas linked to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.\nApply business modelling\, prototyping and design-thinking methods to develop a sustainable venture concept.\nReflect on the role of risk and the fear of failure in entrepreneurial practice.\nDesign and deliver a compelling pitch for a sustainable business idea.\n\nLearning Outcomes by the end of the course\, students will be able to: \n\nExplain the principles of sustainable entrepreneurship and apply them to the development of new business ideas.\nDevelop and refine a sustainable business model using established tools such as the Business Model Canvas.\nApply prototyping and design-thinking methodologies to move from idea to tangible concept.\nWork productively in culturally diverse\, interdisciplinary teams in both virtual and face-to-face settings.\nCommunicate and pitch a business idea persuasively to an expert audience.\nReflect critically on their own entrepreneurial mindset\, including attitudes toward risk and failure.\n\n5. Who should attend \nOpen to undergraduate and postgraduate students from ACE²-EU partner universities\, particularly those studying or interested in: Business\, management and economics · Engineering and technology · Sustainability and environmental studies · Design and innovation · Social sciences and related disciplines. \nEspecially good fit for students interested in: entrepreneurship\, innovation and startup ecosystems · sustainability\, the circular economy and the UN Sustainable Development Goals · international and cross-cultural teamwork · developing\, prototyping and pitching their own ideas. \nRecommended Language Level: English B1–B2 (mandatory\, as English is the working language of ACE²-EU courses). \n6. Application Process \nInterested applicants should apply here: https://forms.gle/hD9kf6Q12kxh9Gob6 \nA notification of acceptance to participate will be sent to successful applicants by the host institution. Prior to the start of the course\, participants will receive a welcome email from the ACE²-EU Alliance with detailed instructions specific to the course. \n7. Further Information \nFH-Prof. Dr. Eithne Knappitsch — e.knappitsch@fh-kaernten.at \n\n\nAdd to calendar \n \n\nGoogle Calendar\niCalendar\nOutlook 365\nOutlook Live\n\n\n\n\nCultural Communication in VR \n\nDigital Security: From Campus to Community \n\n\nCategories:\nStudent Opportunities URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/race-lab-rethinking-action-for-conscious-entrepreneurship/ CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/website-calendar-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261130 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261205 DTSTAMP:20261001T071135Z CREATED:20260813T084832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T071135Z UID:10000211-1795996800-1796428799@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:Digital Security: From Campus to Community DESCRIPTION:« All Events \nDigital Security: From Campus to Community\n1 December 2026\n–\n4 December 2026\n \nCourse Type: Flavour School\nDuration: 35 hours on-site + 25 hours independent and group work\nDates: On-site component — 30 November – 4 December 2026\, Ingolstadt\, Germany\nCredits: 2 ECTS credits and official certificate of attendance (subject to institutional recognition procedures) \nDigital security is no longer a technical issue reserved for experts — it is a fundamental competence for everyday life. From password protection and online banking to phishing scams and data privacy\, individuals across generations face increasing digital risks. This course explores digital safety and cybersecurity from both a technical and social perspective\, with students developing brochures\, flyers\, and posters aimed at raising awareness in their local communities\, particularly among senior citizens. \n\nApplication deadline \n00\nDays\n00\nHours\n00\nMinutes\n00\nSeconds \nApplications are now closed. \n1. Organising Institutions & Teaching Staff \nLead and Host Institution: Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (Germany) — Prof. Dr. Thomas Hutzelmann (principal teacher)\, Prof. Dr. Katherine Roegner (principal teacher)\, Virginia Schellenberg \nPartner Institution: Goce Delcev University (North Macedonia) — Prof. Dr. Aleksandra Mileva \nExternal stakeholders: City of Ingolstadt \n2. Course Overview \nDigital security is no longer a technical issue reserved for experts — it is a fundamental competence for everyday life. From password protection and online banking to phishing scams and data privacy\, individuals across generations face increasing digital risks. \nThis course explores digital safety and cybersecurity from both a technical and social perspective. Students work in interdisciplinary and intercultural teams to understand how digital threats operate and how prevention strategies can be communicated effectively to vulnerable groups\, particularly senior citizens. \nBy combining cybersecurity fundamentals with user experience design (UXD)\, participants will develop brochures\, flyers\, and posters aimed at raising awareness in their local communities. The course bridges technical knowledge\, communication skills\, and social responsibility. \n3. Learning Journey \nOn-site phase (Ingolstadt\, 30 November – 4 December 2026): Interactive impulse lectures on cybersecurity fundamentals. Workshops on hacking mechanisms\, authentication\, cryptography\, phishing\, and digital scams. Practical sessions on protecting devices and online identities. Parallel design workshops focused on user-friendly communication and layout (UXD principles). Stakeholder interaction and final presentation of developed materials. Students will work in intercultural teams throughout the week\, progressively developing communication materials tailored to senior citizens and local communities. \nFollow-up / Reflection: Students will revise and adapt their materials in their own language\, collaborate with peers from their home institutions\, and disseminate the materials within their local communities. \n4. Learning Objectives \n\nExplaining how hackers and malware pose a threat.\nRecognising scams in the digital world.\nUnderstanding how passwords work and how to make them strong.\nUnderstanding how to protect devices.\nUsing measures to increase safety on the internet.\nUser experience design principles for designing brochures\, flyers\, and posters.\nCommunicating in a clear and concise manner.\nDeveloping empathy for senior citizens.\n\n5. Learning Outcomes \nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to: \n\nExplain key digital security concepts and describe how they apply to everyday digital life.\nIdentify common online threats and demonstrate prevention strategies.\nApply best practices for securing digital devices and online accounts.\nImplement measures to protect sensitive data and manage privacy settings.\n\n6. Who should attend \nThis course may be suitable for students from ACE²-EU partner universities enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate programmes in all fields (no prerequisites). \nThis course may be suitable for those who have an interest in: improving their digital safety and security skills\, understanding how cryptography works. \nRecommended Language Level: Basic to intermediate level of English (B1-B2)\, as the working language will be English. \n7. Application Process \nApply here: https://forms.gle/2QR1G9TWguSqt89A6 \nDeadline for receipt of applications: 01 October 2026 \nA notification of acceptance will be sent to successful applicants on the 15 October 2026 (an acceptance letter will be sent by the host institution and will include programme registration details). \n8. Further Information \nKatherine.roegner@thi.de \n\n\nAdd to calendar \n \n\nGoogle Calendar\niCalendar\nOutlook 365\nOutlook Live\n\n\n\n\nRACE LAB: Rethinking Action for Conscious Entrepreneurship \n\nCreating Multichannel Brand Experiences: Interactive Beer Labels\, Augmented Reality and Performance Marketing \n\n\nCategories:\nStudent Opportunities URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/digital-security-from-campus-to-community/ CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/website-calendar-1-1-3-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261205 DTSTAMP:20260821T062504Z CREATED:20260820T095341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T062504Z UID:10000230-1796169600-1796428799@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:ARC Knowledge Creation Team Workshop #6 Healthy Aging and Community Interventions: Co-Creating Impactful Alliance-Wide Research Projects DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n ARC Knowledge Creation Team Workshop #6 Healthy Aging and Community Interventions: Co-Creating Impactful Alliance-Wide Research Projects\n 2 December 2026\n –\n 4 December 2026\n \nTarget audience: ResearchersDates: On-site component — 2–4 December 2026Location: Santarém Polytechnic University – Sport Sciences School of Rio Maior (ESDRM)\, Rio Maior\, PortugalCertificate: Yes \nThe ACE²-EU ARIES Incubator invites researchers\, innovators\, and cross-disciplinary teams from our alliance to submit project proposals focused on “Healthy Aging and Community Interventions”. This workshop is designed to foster collaborative\, high-impact joint research initiatives that address the evolving challenges and opportunities in healthy aging. \n  \n\nApplication deadline \n 00\n Days\n 00\n Hours\n 00\n Minutes\n 00\n Seconds \nApplications are now closed. \n \n \n 1. Organising Institutions \nPresented by: ARC Knowledge Creation Team Workshop #6 — Health & Wellbeing ARC\, Santarém Polytechnic University – Sport Sciences School of Rio Maior (ESDRM)\, Rio Maior\, Portugal \nWorkshop co-creation partners: Medical University of Gdańsk (Poland)\, Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (Germany)\, Universidad Francisco de Vitória (Spain)\, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (Austria) \nEvent by: Health & Wellbeing Applied Research & Innovation Centre\, ARIES Incubator \n \n \n 2. Workshop Aims & Thematic Focus \nThrough the workshop we aim to: \n\nStrengthen and develop the thematic focus and regional reach of the three existing Applied Research Centres (ARCs).\nBuild bridges between ARCs by addressing interdisciplinary or cross-cutting themes that promote cooperation across the alliance’s research domains.\nStrengthen and expand junior and senior researchers’ capacities to design high-quality\, impact-oriented research projects\, secure competitive funding\, and plan and manage projects effectively across their lifecycle.\nPromote meaningful cooperation within the Alliance by fostering interdisciplinary dialogue\, co-creation\, and joint initiatives that bridge the Alliance’s diverse research domains.\n\nThis three-day in-person workshop supports researchers in designing\, funding\, and managing high-quality\, impact-oriented projects on Healthy Aging and Community Interventions across the ACE²-EU Alliance. It focuses on expanding local initiatives into collaborative\, cross-disciplinary projects\, strengthening cooperation between institutions\, and aligning research with real community needs. \nCombining interactive sessions with hands-on project work\, it enables participants to engage directly with experienced project managers\, grant professionals\, and peers\, partners\, and stakeholders from across the ACE²-EU Alliance to co-create robust proposals and implementation plans. \nThematic focus areas of the workshop would be: \n\nOncology Patients During and After Treatment\nWomen’s Health in Menopause\nPatients with Musculoskeletal Disorders\nMental Health Promotion\nNutrition\, Healthy Diets and Sustainable Eating\nQuality of Life\, Intergenerational Relations and Demographic Ageing\n\n \n \n 3. Learning Journey (Your Journey till the Workshop) \nSubmit your interest: Deadline for Registration: 15th September 2026\, 23:59 CET. Registration: Register here — https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBJiteq-ninbTp3wUxyv0JEG6JPbT95OLcHBBxFxAR0qMNGA/viewform?usp=header \nVirtual Coffee Call: This session is created for you to learn more about your journey through the process. Date: 10th September 2026. Time: 14:00 CET. Meeting link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88226570027?pwd=UBaEI07lrDRPLeBN4kayEPjYQCc4B3.1 \nPre-event Briefing Session: Meet the researchers and collaborators from the alliance partners that will be joining the workshop\, share the proposal ideas\, networking and expectation settings. Date: 19th November 2026. Time: 14:00 CET. Meeting Link: will be shared as calendar invite. \nAttend the Onsite Workshop: Meet your collaborators in-person and get to work developing the proposal\, discussions\, knowledge sharing and peer learning. Dates: 2-4th December 2026. Location: Santarém Polytechnic University – Sport Sciences School of Rio Maior (ESDRM)\, Rio Maior\, Portugal. \n \n \n 4. What You’ll Gain \n\nBroaden your local initiative into an Alliance-wide project with greater reach and impact.\nCo-create innovative\, cross-disciplinary research projects in collaboration with peers from across the Alliance.\nReceive tailored guidance on shaping strong project proposals and identifying suitable funding opportunities.\n\n \n \n 5. Who Should Attend \nThis workshop is designed for: \n\nSenior\, mid-career and junior researchers from across the Alliance who are leading\, or preparing to lead\, research & development projects. It will be especially valuable for those who wish to scale local initiatives into Alliance-wide collaborations and increase their success in competitive funding calls.\nResearch group leaders\, project coordinators\, and principal investigators from any discipline within the Alliance’s domains are strongly encouraged to attend.\n\n \n \n 6. Programme \nDay 1 — Morning: Opening; Session 1 (From Idea to Proposal: Foundations of Research Project Planning and Grant Writing); Session 2 (Managing Research in Practice: Applying Project Management Principles to Grant-Funded Projects). Afternoon: Session 3 (Strategic Communication and Stakeholder Engagement for High-Impact Projects); Session 4 (From Risks to Results: anticipating risks and mitigation strategies and building Quality-Driven Project — Active session). \nDay 2 — Morning: Session 5 (Ethics by Design in Healthy Aging and Community Research); Session 6 (Making Results Matter: Deliverables\, Dissemination\, Communication\, Impact and Open Access Publishing). Afternoon: Session 7 (Aligning Research with Global Agendas: Responding to the Sustainable Development Goals 2030 in Grant Applications); Session 8 (Grant Templates in Practice: Turning Healthy Aging Ideas into Fundable Proposals — Active session). \nDay 3 — Morning: Group work on Healthy Aging and Community Interventions across the six thematic focus areas. Afternoon: Presentations and discussions about each collaborative project that emerged from group work; Closing. \n \n \n 7. Contact & Coordination\n General inquiries: marisa.correia@ese.ipsantarem.ptProgramme related: ritasantosrocha@esdrm.ipsantarem.ptLogistics related: ncouto@esdrm.ipsantarem.pt\n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Digital Security: From Campus to Community \n\n\n \n Creating Multichannel Brand Experiences: Interactive Beer Labels\, Augmented Reality and Performance Marketing \n\n\n\n\n Categories:\n Staff Opportunities URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/arc-knowledge-creation-team-workshop-6-healthy-aging-and-community-interventions-co-creating-impactful-alliance-wide-research-projects/ CATEGORIES:Staff Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Website-calendar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270123 DTSTAMP:20261015T065808Z CREATED:20260804T082603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T065808Z UID:10000196-1800230400-1800662399@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:Creating Multichannel Brand Experiences: Interactive Beer Labels\, Augmented Reality and Performance Marketing DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n Creating Multichannel Brand Experiences: Interactive Beer Labels\, Augmented Reality and Performance Marketing\n 18 January 2027\n –\n 22 January 2027\n \n–Course Type: BIPDuration: 70 hours (total workload)Dates: Online component:  14 January 2027\, 13:30–15:10 o´clock. · 26 January 2027 (final online presentation & assessment) · On-site component: 18–22 January 2027\, Villach\, AustriaCredits: 3 ECTS credits and a certificate of attendance \nHow can a traditional product become an interactive and measurable brand experience? In this international\, challenge-based course\, students collaborate with Hirter Brewery to create innovative multichannel marketing experiences for a special-edition beer product. Working in interdisciplinary teams\, participants design interactive beer labels that combine creative storytelling\, augmented reality (AR) and performance-marketing strategies. \n \n \n 1. Organising Institutions & Partners \n1. Organising Institutions & Partners \nCarinthia University of Applied Sciences: FH-Prof. Dr. Bernhard Guetz\, Mag. Martin Schellrat\, Albert Luger\, M.A. \nPartner Institutions: Santarém Polytechnic University (Prof. João Cabral)\, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (Prof. Maribel Castro Diaz)\, Latvian Academy of Culture (Prof. Aija Lūse) \nExternal stakeholder: Hirter Brewery (Privatbrauerei Hirt\, Austria) – one of Austria’s most established independent breweries\, providing the real-world challenge for the course. www.hirterbier.at/en \n \n \n 2. Course Overview & Aims \nThe challenge focuses on transforming a conventional beer label into a digital touchpoint that connects consumers with engaging content and measurable marketing interactions. Students explore how technologies such as augmented reality\, QR-code tracking and digital engagement analytics can enhance customer experiences and provide valuable insights for brands. \nBy addressing a real business challenge\, participants gain practical experience in digital-marketing innovation\, customer-experience design\, branding and data-driven decision-making\, while collaborating in an international and interdisciplinary environment. \nAims: connect a traditional product with emerging digital technologies · design physical-digital customer experiences · apply augmented reality and performance marketing to a real brief · foster international\, interdisciplinary teamwork · develop data-driven\, measurable marketing thinking · deliver a professional pitch to industry stakeholders. \n \n \n 3. Learning Journey \n1. Online preparatory phase (December 2026) – Participants explore key concepts of multichannel marketing\, interactive brand experiences\, augmented-reality applications and performance marketing. International teams are formed\, and students take part in guided discussions\, stakeholder briefings and preparatory assignments. \n2. On-site mobility week (18–22 January 2027 · Villach\, Austria) – Workshops\, design sprints\, stakeholder interactions and challenge-based project work on the Hirter Brewery challenge. Teams develop concepts for special-edition beer labels linked to occasions such as Mother’s Day or Father’s Day\, integrating interactive elements\, AR experiences and performance-marketing mechanisms. Students refine their concepts\, receive expert feedback and prepare a final pitch. \n3. Follow-up & reflection (26 January 2027) – Teams present their final concepts online and assess them with the stakeholders\, reflecting on how interactive technologies can contribute to contemporary marketing strategies. \n \n \n 4. Learning Objectives & Outcomes \nLearning Objectives: \n\nAnalyse the role of multichannel marketing in contemporary customer journeys.\nExplore the potential of augmented reality for customer engagement and brand communication.\nApply performance-marketing principles to real-world campaign challenges.\nDesign innovative physical-digital customer experiences.\nDevelop creative solutions for an industry partner.\nCollaborate effectively within international and interdisciplinary teams.\nEvaluate consumer-engagement strategies using measurable marketing indicators.\n\n  \nLearning Outcomes – by the end of the course\, students will be able to: \n\nDesign an interactive product experience that combines physical packaging with digital engagement.\nDevelop marketing concepts that integrate augmented reality and performance-marketing principles.\nApply tracking and measurement approaches to evaluate campaign success.\nCreate innovative customer-experience solutions for a real business challenge.\nPresent and justify strategic marketing decisions to stakeholders.\nWork effectively in international and interdisciplinary project teams.\nReflect critically on the opportunities and limitations of emerging marketing technologies.\n\n \n \n 5. Who should attend \nOpen to undergraduate and postgraduate students from ACE²-EU partner universities\, particularly those studying or interested in: Marketing and digital marketing · Business administration and business psychology · Communication sciences and media studies · Design and creative industries · Innovation and entrepreneurship · Information technology and related disciplines. \nEspecially good fit for students interested in: digital marketing and customer-experience design · branding and multichannel communication · augmented reality and emerging technologies · interactive product and service experiences · creative campaign development · consumer engagement\, behaviour and performance-marketing analytics · data-driven decision-making and interactive digital storytelling · real-world industry challenges and international teamwork. \nRecommended Language Level: English B1–B2 (mandatory\, as English is the working language of ACE²-EU courses). \n \n \n 6. Application Process \nInterested applicants should apply here: https://forms.gle/kiNfcYGzEGm1kEhu7 \nA notification of acceptance to participate will be sent to successful applicants by the host institution. Prior to the start of the course\, participants will receive a welcome email from the ACE²-EU Alliance with detailed instructions specific to the course. \n \n \n 7. Further Information \nFH-Prof. Dr. Bernhard Guetz – guetz@cuas.at \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n\n\n\n ARC Knowledge Creation Team Workshop #6 Healthy Aging and Community Interventions: Co-Creating Impactful Alliance-Wide Research Projects \n\n\n \n Culture Traineeship Programme for Staff \n\n\n\n\n Categories:\n Student Opportunities URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/creating-multichannel-brand-experiences-interactive-beer-labels-augmented-reality-and-performance-marketing/ CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Mobile-website-students-template-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270223T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270223T160000 DTSTAMP:20260805T112549Z CREATED:20260608T140807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T112549Z UID:10000181-1803369600-1803398400@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:Culture Traineeship Programme for Staff DESCRIPTION:Course Type: Staff traineeship WP4 \nThis course is designed as an immersive professional traineeship experience aimed at higher education staff who wish to strengthen their intercultural\, communicative\, and student-support competences within an international context. It combines on-site experiential learning\, collaborative activities\, and reflective practice\, enabling participants to engage directly with colleagues from across the ACE²-EU Alliance. \nParticipants will work through real institutional scenarios\, explore inclusive and intercultural approaches\, and exchange good practices that enhance the quality of support services and staff–student engagement across diverse cultural settings. The traineeship emphasises peer learning\, co-creation\, and hands-on application\, offering a structured yet flexible environment for skill development and cross-institutional collaboration. \nUltimately\, this course type fosters a community of practice that empowers staff to apply innovative\, student-centred\, and culturally responsive strategies within their home institutions while contributing to the wider mission of a more inclusive\, connected\, and internationally engaged European university ecosystem. \n  \nDuration and Timeline: \n\nCourse components and contact hours: 20 hrs on-site + 7 hrs independent and group work\nOn-site component: 23-25 February 2027 (it will take place: Villach\, Austria)\n\n  \nAward\, Credits and Certification \nOn successful completion of the course participants will receive 1 ECTS credit and a certificate of attendance \n  \nOrganized by: \nFH KÄRNTEN – University of Applied Sciences (AUSTRIA)  Host Institution \nGerlinde Koppitsch  (CUAS) \nUniversidad Francisco de Vitoria  (SPAIN) Lead \nAlessia Tressoldi (UFV) \nLatvian Academy of Culture (LATVIA) \nIeva Zermite (LKA) \n  \nExternal stakeholders that will be involved in the course \nName of the Stakeholder TBD \n  \nCourse Description and Learning Objectives \nCourse Description:\n“The Culture Traineeship Programme for Staff supports the mission of the ACE²-EU Alliance by promoting intercultural understanding\, inclusion\, and social engagement across its member institutions. It aims to strengthen staff competences and institutional capacity by developing intercultural and communication skills\, enhancing mutual knowledge among the nine universities\, improving support for international students\, and fostering inclusive and internationalised practices. The programme also seeks to build a sustainable cross-institutional network for collaboration and knowledge exchange\, encourage reflective leadership\, and empower staff to act as change agents within their institutions—ultimately contributing to a more connected\, empathetic\, and innovative European higher education community.” \nOnsite sessions: \n\nThe onsite component of the programme consists of a structured and immersive mobility week designed to provide participants with a combination of theoretical input\, experiential learning\, collaborative exercises\, and engagement with local stakeholders. The training takes place from 23 to 25 February in Villach\, and integrates seminars\, workshops\, problem-based activities\, mentoring sessions\, and cultural visits.\nThroughout the week\, participants engage in interactive theoretical sessions introducing core concepts related to internationalisation\, intercultural communication\, inclusion\, and multicultural dynamics across the ACE²-EU Alliance. These sessions are complemented by Problem-Based Learning (PBL) activities in which participants work collaboratively to analyse and address real intercultural dilemmas drawn from academic and administrative contexts. The learning experience is further enriched through guided discussions\, group dynamics\, and reflective exercises\, enabling participants to explore diverse cultural and professional perspectives within the alliance.\nThe programme includes practical activities that encourage the application of theoretical insights to real scenarios\, as well as mentoring moments where facilitators support critical reflection\, provide feedback\, and help participants connect the content of the training with their institutional responsibilities. In addition\, stakeholder engagement sessions—including visits to cultural or academic institutions in Villach—allow participants to contextualise intercultural and ethical challenges within real organisational and societal environments.\nThe onsite week also incorporates cultural activities and local visits\, strengthening participants’ understanding of the regional context\, promoting intercultural awareness\, and fostering a cohesive learning community. By combining academic input\, experiential methodologies\, and community engagement\, the onsite sessions provide a comprehensive and transformative learning environment aligned with the pedagogical principles and values of the ACE²-EU Alliance.\n\n  \nSpecific learning objectives include: \nBy the end of the course\, staff members will be able to: \n\nDevelop staff competence in intercultural communication\, enabling effective interaction with students and colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds.\nIncrease awareness of partner cultures and alliance dynamics\, fostering mutual understanding and smoother collaboration across the nine universities.\nEnhance staff ability to support international students\, particularly those at risk of cultural exclusion\, by promoting inclusive practices and tailored support initiatives.\nEmpower staff to act as change agents within their institutions\, transferring acquired knowledge and practices to their departments and generating a multiplier effect.\nStrengthen institutional frameworks for internationalisation\, embedding inclusive approaches into everyday operations\, governance structures\, and student services.\nBuild a sustainable cross-institutional network\, where trained staff exchange experiences\, resources\, and innovations to advance intercultural learning.\nFoster reflective practice and leadership competences\, encouraging participants to design\, implement\, and evaluate initiatives aligned with the alliance’s mission and values.\n\n  \nWhich staff member would find this course useful for them? \nThis course may be suitable for staff members from ACE2-EU partner universities who (will) work with international students and staff. \nRecommended Language Level : \nIntermediate level of English (B1-B2)\, as the working language will be English \nApplication Process: \nInterested applicants should \n🔗 Apply here: https://forms.gle/ec7VjDDgyipKD5Sp7 \n  \nDeadline for receipt of applications: 1 December 2026 \nA notification of acceptance to participate will be sent to successful applicants on the 17th December 2026 \nFurther Information \nFor any further information or queries related to the course\, please contact: \nace2eu.ufv@gmail.com URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/culture-traineeship-programme-for-staff-2/ CATEGORIES:Staff Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/website-calendar_1-2-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270529 DTSTAMP:20260813T112027Z CREATED:20260813T085401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T112027Z UID:10000212-1811116800-1811548799@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:Strategic Leadership for Social Economy Organisations through the 8Ps of Marketing DESCRIPTION:« All Events \nStrategic Leadership for Social Economy Organisations through the 8Ps of Marketing\n24 May 2027\n \nCourse Type: Flavour School\nDuration: approximately 50 hours (2 ECTS) — Synchronous online: ~5h · On-site (physical mobility): ~25h · Independent and group work: ~20h\nDates: On-site component — 24–28 May 2027\, Santarém\, Portugal\nCredits: 2 ECTS credits and a certificate of attendance \nThis Flavour School explores how leadership and marketing strategy can help Social Economy organisations respond to real management challenges. Working in international and interdisciplinary teams\, students will engage with real stakeholders and use the 8Ps of marketing as a practical framework to improve value creation\, stakeholder relationships\, communication\, access\, and organisational processes. \n1. Organising Institutions & Teaching Staff \nLead and Host Institution: Santarém Polytechnic University (IPSantarém)\, Portugal — Pedro Oliveira\, Frederico Albuquerque (invited lecturer) \nPartner Institutions: Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (Spain) — Jordi Regi\, Pedro Rincón; Goce Delčev University (North Macedonia) — Natasha Miteva \nExternal stakeholders: Municipalities\, NGOs\, cooperatives\, social care organisations (e.g.\, IPSS)\, and social enterprises \n2. Course Overview \nThis Flavour School explores how leadership and marketing strategy can help Social Economy organisations respond to real management challenges. Working in international and interdisciplinary teams\, students will engage with real stakeholders and use the 8Ps of marketing as a practical framework to improve value creation\, stakeholder relationships\, communication\, access\, and organisational processes. \nThe course combines workshops\, challenge-based learning\, mentoring\, and collaborative problem-solving to help students design realistic and socially meaningful action plans for organisations working for public and social impact. \n3. Learning Journey \nOnsite sessions: Students will take part in hands-on workshops\, faculty-led sessions\, stakeholder engagement moments\, challenge-based teamwork\, mentoring\, and validation activities. They will diagnose an organisational challenge\, redesign processes and stakeholder engagement strategies\, prototype solutions\, and develop an SDG-linked Action Plan with priorities\, risks\, resources\, and a 90-day roadmap. The week will conclude with a final demo/pitch and feedback from faculty and stakeholders. \nFollow-up / reflection: Learning is consolidated through short reflective learning logs\, a final team pitch/demo\, a Team Action Plan\, and an individual reflective portfolio. \n4. Learning Objectives \n\nDiagnose a real management or marketing challenge in a Social Economy organisation using a Problem-Based Learning approach.\nApply the 8Ps of marketing as a management framework\, not only as a communication tool.\nRedesign key processes\, stakeholder relationships\, and value delivery mechanisms.\nProduce an SDG-linked Action Plan with priorities\, resources\, risks\, and a 90-day roadmap.\nDemonstrate purpose-driven leadership through explicit decision criteria and responsible communication.\n\n5. Learning Outcomes \nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to: \n\nAnalyse a real organisational challenge in the Social Economy sector.\nApply the 8Ps framework to support strategic decision-making and organisational improvement.\nCo-design realistic and impact-oriented solutions with stakeholders.\nCommunicate and defend an action plan through a professional team pitch.\nWork effectively in intercultural and interdisciplinary teams.\nReflect critically on leadership\, ethics\, impact\, and responsible communication in practice.\n\n6. Who should attend \nThis course may be suitable for students from ACE²-EU partner universities enrolled in postgraduate programmes (especially Master’s level)\, and also for final-year undergraduate students\, in fields such as management\, marketing\, Social Economy\, communication\, social sciences\, public administration\, entrepreneurship\, and digital/business support. \nThis course may be suitable for those who have an interest in leadership for impact\, stakeholder engagement\, organisational strategy\, social innovation\, challenge-based learning\, and working with real organisations in international teams. \nRecommended Language Level: English B1–B2. \n7. Application Process \nApply here: https://forms.gle/gugoWUB2DcZCjXJX7 \nPlease note that submitting an application does not guarantee a place on the programme. Participating institutions apply their own internal selection procedures. Prior to the start of the course\, selected participants will receive a welcome email from the ACE²-EU Alliance containing detailed information and instructions specific to the programme. \n8. Further Information \npedro.oliveira@esg.ipsantarem.pt \n\n\nAdd to calendar \n \n\nGoogle Calendar\niCalendar\nOutlook 365\nOutlook Live\n\n\n\n\nCulture Traineeship Programme for Staff \n\n\nCategories:\nStudent Opportunities URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/strategic-leadership-for-social-economy-organisations-through-the-8ps-of-marketing/ CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/website-calendar-1-11-scaled.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR