BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ACE2-EU European University - ECPv6.17.3.1//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:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE 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 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=UTC:20260706T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260706T160000 DTSTAMP:20260630T144630Z CREATED:20260630T144630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T144630Z UID:18504-1783324800-1783353600@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:Train the Trainers Course of the Changemaker Ambassador Programme DESCRIPTION:Date/Period: 6-8 July 2026\nSchedule: On-site activity\, 6-8 July 2026\, Santarém Polytechnic University\, Portugal\nOrganised by: Santarém Polytechnic University\, Portugal\, Latvian Academy of Culture\, Latvia \nA certificate of attendance will be provided. \n\nObjectives \n\nThe Train the Trainers course is grounded in the conceptual framework of the Changemaker Ambassador Programme and focuses on: \n\n\nUnderstanding changemaking as both a mindset and a practical process;\nStrengthening leadership and facilitation skills among university staff;\nConnecting academic knowledge with real-world societal challenges;\nSupporting institutional change and social innovation within higher education environments;\nProviding practical tools for guiding changemaking initiatives from identifying challenges to achieving meaningful outcomes;\nEnabling university staff to implement the Changemaker Ambassador Programme for ACE²-EU students at their own institutions.\n\n\nEvent Short Description (from the project) \n\nThe Train the Trainers Programme is an introductory capacity-building course designed to support the integration of changemaking into teaching\, curriculum development\, and institutional culture within higher education. \nThe programme is part of the broader SPACE Centre Changemaker Ambassador programme initiative under the Social Impactors operational unit and aims to equip university staff with the knowledge\, skills\, and practical tools needed to facilitate changemaking processes within their institutions and support future programme participants. \n\n\nTarget Group \n\nThe programme’s target audience is academic staff\, administrative and support staff\, as well as university professionals interested in social innovation\, student engagement\, curriculum development\, or institutional transformation at ACE2-EU partner universities\, aiming to expand their leadership and facilitation skills to successfully lead changemaking processes toward an equitable future. \n\n\nStructure & Methodology\n\nThe programme is organised as a three-day intensive training that combines theory\, practice\, and reflection. It is centred on exploring how changemaking can become an integral part of higher education institutions and everyday academic practice. Throughout the programme\, participants will engage with key concepts\, approaches\, and tools that enable individuals and institutions to create meaningful social impact. A significant part of the training will focus on facilitation skills\, the dialogue circle method\, and learning about the theory of change\, which can be taught to students as a practical approach to creating positive change within academic and community settings. Using practical evaluation tools\, they will assess the gap between current and desired institutional realities and design targeted interventions to enhance the university’s capacity for social impact and transformation. \n\n Registration and Participation – Internal university selection through open call \n\n\n\n Attendance Certification: Yes\n\nIf Yes: \nA certificate of attendance will be issued by the course organisers upon successful participation. The certificate will list: \n\nEvent/Course title\nLearning/research outcomes\nDeveloped competences\n\n\n\n Contact & Coordination\n\nFor any questions or support related to the course\, please contact: \nSusana Franco\, sfranco@esdrm.ipsantarem.pt (IPS) \nAsnāte Kalēja\, asnate.kaleja@lka.edu.lv (LAC) \n\n\n Includes links to materials that want to be posted (agenda\, Infopack etc) URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/train-the-trainers-course-of-the-changemaker-ambassador-programme/ CATEGORIES:Staff Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/MOBILE-WEBSITE-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260706T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260706T170000 DTSTAMP:20260504T083352Z CREATED:20260304T133124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T083352Z UID:15917-1783324800-1783357200@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:Active Ageing: Pathways to Health and Well-Being DESCRIPTION:Course Type \n Flavour School \n Location \nUniversity Constantin Brâncuşi (UCB). of Târgu Jiu (Romania). \n  \nDuration and Learning Format \nTotal workload: 25 hours (1 ECTS) \nBreakdown: \n\nOn-site activities: 20 hours\nIndependent and group work (including follow-up reflection): 5 hours\n\nOn-site component:\n6–10 July 2026\nTârgu Jiu\, Romania \n(There is no online preparatory component.) \n  \nCredits and Certification \nOn successful completion of the course\, participants will receive 1 ECTS credit and an official Certificate of Attendance. \n  \nOrganising Institutions and Teaching Staff \nLead and Host Institution: \nUniversity Constantin Brâncuşi (UCB). of Târgu (Romania) \nOana Maria Păstae\nMonica-Delia Bîcă\nCamelia Plăstoi \n  \nPartner Institution:\nUniversidad Francisco de Vitoria (Spain) \nSonia García Merino \nJulie Ann Marsden \n  \nExternal stakeholders that will be involved in the course: \n\nMarian Ancuta (youth worker)\nLuiza Mihaela Eacobescu (nutritionist)\nColour your Dreams Association\nBe Teen Association\nMontan Club White Wolf\, Baia de Fier NGO\nLocal care centres\nPark Aventura Rânca\n\n  \nCourse Overview \n“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” – Jim Rohn \nThis interdisciplinary Flavour School aims to equip students with the knowledge\, skills\, and attitudes necessary to promote health\, well-being\, and quality of life in an ageing society. Grounded in real challenges from the local community\, the course connects theory with practice\, enabling students to interact directly with professionals in healthcare\, social work\, nutrition\, education\, and civil society who are engaged in promoting active and healthy ageing.Families\, communities\, and organisations need to support older adults by providing programmes\, resources\, and an environment that encourages physical\, social\, mental\, and emotional well-being. \nParticipants will explore the concept of active ageing through multiple disciplinary perspectives – medical\, psychological\, social\, cultural\, environmental\, and ethical. The course emphasizes the importance of inclusivity\, intergenerational solidarity\, and community-based approaches to supporting older adults. Learning activities will include interactive seminars\, case studies\, field visits to community organisations and care centres\, participatory workshops\, and collaborative project development. \nThe course is designed for students preparing for careers in public health\, social work\, psychology\, education\, urban and community development\, cultural studies\, and related fields. It encourages a holistic understanding of ageing as a dynamic process shaped by lifestyle\, environment\, and social engagement. \nAt the end of the programme\, students will develop a team-based research or intervention project at their home universities\, focusing on a topic related to active and healthy ageing—such as social inclusion\, lifelong learning\, age-friendly environments\, or nutrition and physical activity for older adults. The results will be shared in a collective publication and may serve as a foundation for future international or European-funded collaborations. Students will also be invited to present their outcomes at academic and community forums within the Alliance network and beyond. \n  \nLearning Journey \nOn-site sessions (6–10 July 2026\, Târgu Jiu\, Romania) \nStudents will participate in: \n\nInteractive seminars on active and healthy ageing\nPractical workshops (nutrition\, cognitive stimulation\, social engagement)\nField visits to community organisations and care centres\nStakeholder-led sessions and intergenerational activities\nCollaborative group work addressing real-life community challenges\n\nThe emphasis is on experiential learning and interdisciplinary teamwork. \n  \nFollow-up / Reflection \nAfter the on-site week\, students will complete an individual reflection task\, developing a short Personal Wellness and Active Ageing Plan inspired by the course experience. \nThis activity consolidates learning and encourages students to apply course principles within their own context. \n  \nLearning Objectives \nParticipants will: \n\nIncrease awareness of biological\, psychological\, social\, and environmental determinants of healthy ageing\nDevelop interdisciplinary perspectives on promoting active ageing\nStrengthen empathy\, intercultural sensitivity\, and communication skills\nReflect critically on ethical and societal dimensions of ageing\nApply knowledge through practical community-based learning\n\n  \nLearning Outcomes \n\nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to:\nAnalyse determinants of health and well-being in older adulthood\nIdentify interdisciplinary approaches to promoting active ageing\nDemonstrate effective and empathetic communication with older adults\nCollaborate in diverse teams to propose context-sensitive solutions\nReflect critically on ethical issues related to dignity\, autonomy\, and inclusion\n\n \nParticipation and Engagement \nActive participation is essential for experiential\, community-oriented learning. Students are expected to: \n\nAttend all on-site sessions (minimum 80% attendance required to receive credits).\nEngage fully in practical workshops\, field visits\, and stakeholder-led activities.\nDemonstrate respectful\, empathetic\, and ethical interaction with older adults\, community members\, and peers.\nContribute meaningfully to group discussions\, case studies\, and collaborative exercises showing openness and willingness to step outside one’s disciplinary comfort zone.\n\n  \nWhich students would find this course useful for them? \nThis course may be suitable for students from ACE2-EU partner universities (5 students per university) enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate programmes in the following fields: \n\nPublic Health\nEducation and Social Sciences\nPsychology\nCommunication Sciences\nSocial Sciences\nMedicine\, Nursing\, or Allied Health\nSports and Physical Education\nKinesiotherapy\nScience\nArt\nStudents motivated to learn more about health promotion and well-being. \n\nIt is particularly relevant for students interested in: \n\nHealth promotion and well-being\nIntergenerational solidarity\nCommunity engagement\nSocial innovation\nHuman dignity and inclusion \n\n  \nRecommended Language Level \n\nBasic to intermediate level of English (B1-B2)\, as the working language will be English\n\n  \nApplication Process \n🔗 Apply here:\nhttps://forms.gle/eX5MFdDLn5T9AT5U6 \nApplication deadline: 20 April 2026 \nPlease note that submitting an application does not guarantee a place. Participating institutions apply their own internal selection procedures. \n  \nFurther Information \nFor any further information or queries related to the course\, please contact: oanapastae@gmail.com URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/active-ageing-pathways-to-health-and-well-being/ CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MOBILE-WEBSITE-8-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260729T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260729T150000 DTSTAMP:20260729T064926Z CREATED:20260729T064656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T064926Z UID:19097-1785333600-1785337200@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:Virtual Coffee no.28_ ACE²-EU event DESCRIPTION: Can asset recovery do more than take profits away from criminals? Can it also help restore justice for victims? \nJoin us for the next ACE Virtual Coffee\, where we will explore one of the most important and often overlooked\, aspects of asset recovery: victim compensation. \nWhile confiscating criminal assets is a key objective\, ensuring that victims receive effective compensation remains a common challenge across Europe. How do different jurisdictions address this issue? What role do Asset Recovery Offices play? And what lessons can we learn from each other? \n We are pleased to welcome: \n Alexandra Cristea\nInspector for Asset Tracing and Asset Management\nNational Agency for the Management of Seized Assets (ANABI)\, Romania \nAlexandra will share Romania’s experience in:\n tracing and managing seized assets;\n supporting victim compensation through asset recovery;\n practical challenges and successful approaches;\n opportunities for cooperation and the exchange of best practices within the ACE Alliance. \n Wednesday\, 29 July 2026\n 2:00 PM CEST / 3:00 PM EEST (Romania)\n Online via Zoom \n Join Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/88226570027?pwd=UBaEI07lrDRPLeBN4kayEPjYQCc4B3.1 \nMeeting ID: 882 2657 0027\nPasscode: 165983 \nWhether you work in asset recovery\, prosecution\, law enforcement\, judicial cooperation or victim support\, this Virtual Coffee offers an opportunity to exchange ideas\, discuss practical solutions and strengthen cooperation across Europe. URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/virtual-coffee-no-28_-ace%c2%b2-eu-event/ CATEGORIES:Events & Meetings,Staff Opportunities,Student Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ACEploration-No3-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260826T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260826T160000 DTSTAMP:20260824T152016Z CREATED:20260824T151707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T152016Z UID:19668-1787756400-1787760000@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:ACE²-EU Virtual Coffee #29 — Discover the ACE²-EU Learners Portal DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n ACE²-EU Virtual Coffee #29 — Discover the ACE²-EU Learners Portal\n 26 August 2026\n @\n3:00 pm\n –\n4:00 pm\n \nFormat: Online | ZoomSpeaker: Vesna Hristovska (Goce Delcev University)Audience: Members from all ACE²-EU Alliance partner institutions \nWe are pleased to invite you to our ACE²-EU Virtual Coffee\, a friendly and informative online session dedicated to discovering the Learners Portal. This event is especially designed for members from all ACE²-EU Alliance partner institutions and will offer an opportunity to learn more about the Learners Portal and its role in creating a connected digital environment across our European University Alliance. \n \n \n 1. Speaker & Session Details \nSpeaker: Vesna HristovskaInstitution: Goce Delcev UniversityFormat: Online | ZoomZoom Meeting ID: 860 7936 4929Passcode: 243243Join the meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86079364929?pwd=vv9XyZimfv2bqrjtHTTRnAlSmWvnVy.1 \n \n \n 2. About the Learners Portal \nOur speaker\, Vesna Hristovska from Goce Delcev University\, will introduce the portal and present how it will enable learners across the Alliance to access joint programme registration systems\, information and learner support services\, as well as shared resources such as the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)\, Library and IT systems. \nThe session will also be an opportunity to exchange ideas\, ask questions\, and better understand how the Learners Portal will support cooperation and learning opportunities across ACE²-EU. \n \n \n 3. Join Us \nBring your coffee\, connect with colleagues from across the Alliance\, and discover how the ACE²-EU Learners Portal will contribute to building a more accessible\, connected and collaborative European learning environment. \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 Virtual Coffee no.28_ ACE²-EU event \n\n\n \n Urban Future Public Space Lab: Art\, Design & Technology for People \n\n\n\n\n Categories:\n Events & Meetings\, Staff Opportunities\, Student Opportunities URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/ace%c2%b2-eu-virtual-coffee-29-discover-the-ace%c2%b2-eu-learners-portal/ CATEGORIES:Events & Meetings,Staff Opportunities,Student Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Website-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260831 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260905 DTSTAMP:20260820T111420Z CREATED:20260811T123816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T111420Z UID:19412-1788134400-1788566399@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:Urban Future Public Space Lab: Art\, Design & Technology for People DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n Urban Future Public Space Lab: Art\, Design & Technology for People\n 31 August 2026\n –\n 4 September 2026\n \nCourse Type: Flavour SchoolDuration: 25 hours (on-site) · On-site mobility week — 31 August – 4 September 2026Location: Riga\, LatviaCredits: 2 ECTS credits and a certificate of attendance \nJoin the ACE²-EU Flavour School and create light-based art experiences for the Riga Light Festival. In international\, interdisciplinary teams\, you’ll explore the city\, develop concepts\, and turn ideas into real\, public-space installations. Learn hands-on skills in design\, technology\, sustainability\, and collaboration\, while producing a complete project plan that could be realised in the festival. \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: Latvian Academy of Culture (Latvia) — Elizabete Palasiosa \nPartner Institutions: Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (Spain) — María Gutiérrez Pérez\, Claudia Peinado Cruz; Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (Austria) — Andrea Stitzel\, Georg Riesenhuber; Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (Germany) — Stefanie Wrobel; Medical University of Gdańsk (Poland) — Aniela Brzezińska \nExternal Stakeholders: Riga Light Festival\, Riga City Municipality \n \n \n 2. Course Description \nThe ACE²-EU Flavour School is an intensive\, practice-based programme held in Riga\, where students from diverse disciplines collaborate in international teams to design festival-ready light-art concepts for public space. \nParticipants will learn how to move from early exploration and idea generation to a clear and feasible project plan by integrating: artistic narrative and storytelling · site-specific spatial design · technical planning (lighting sources\, power supply\, control systems) · safety and sustainability considerations. \nThe course responds to the growing demand for professionals capable of designing meaningful\, environmentally responsible interventions in real urban contexts — skills increasingly relevant across the creative industries\, technology\, and public-sector innovation. \n \n \n 3. Learning Structure — Mobility Week Day by Day \nOnline: Pre-briefing online session (date to be confirmed after registration). \nOn-site (5-day structured process\, with continuous mentor support): \nDay 1 — Urban Exploration & Sensory Mapping: Introduction to the Riga Light Festival and light as a spatial and social medium. Guided site visits\, location scouting\, documentation\, and group reflection. \nDay 2 — Team Formation & Thematic Focus: Balanced team formation\, expert inputs\, ideation sessions\, and initial concept framing. \nDay 3 — Concept Definition & Spatial Strategy: Development of a site-specific concept\, narrative\, and interaction strategy. Site revisits for measurements and constraints. Mid-review critique. \nDay 4 — Prototyping & Technical Development: Prototype testing and technical planning (lighting\, power\, control systems\, materials\, assembly). Safety and sustainability checks. \nDay 5 — Final Project Definition & Presentation: Finalisation of drawings\, technical specifications\, activation plans\, and production timelines. Presentation and reflective discussion. \nFollow-up: Each team finalises and submits a feasible project package (concept description\, site documentation\, drawings/prototype evidence\, technical solution\, implementation/dismantling plan). Selected projects may be produced and installed as part of the Riga Light Festival\, with teams invited to follow through practical set-up. \n \n \n 4. Learning Objectives \nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to: \n\nConduct a site analysis for a light-based public-space intervention.\nDevelop a site-specific concept and narrative defining the intended audience experience and the role of light.\nTranslate a creative idea into a feasible project plan with technical requirements for light sources\, power\, and control.\nCreate and test a prototype to validate key elements of the concept.\nApply safety and sustainability criteria\, selecting low-impact or reusable materials.\nProduce a complete “feasible project package.”\nCommunicate and defend the project through a final presentation.\nCollaborate effectively in an interdisciplinary\, international team.\n\n \n \n 5. Who should attend \nSuitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students from ACE²-EU partner universities in areas such as: Art\, Design\, Architecture\, Spatial and Landscape Design · Media Arts\, IT/Creative Technologies\, Interaction Design · Performing Arts\, Sound Design\, Dramaturgy · Urban and Environmental Studies. \nParticularly relevant for students interested in: site-specific light art and public-space interventions · interdisciplinary teamwork and prototyping · developing festival-ready\, real-world projects. \nRecommended Language Level: English B1–B2. \n \n \n 6. Application Process \nApply here: https://forms.gle/TPcyPaCeBerDcSVh6 \nApplication deadline: 10 May 2026Notification of acceptance: 17 May 2026 (acceptance letters issued by the host institution) \n \n \n 7. Further Information\n Elizabete Palasiosa — elizabete.palasiosa@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 Virtual Coffee no.28_ ACE²-EU event \n\n\n \n Problem-Based Learning in Academic Education \n\n\n\n\n Categories:\n Student Opportunities URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/urban-future-public-space-lab-art-design-technology-for-people/ CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/website-calendar-1-6-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260831 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260905 DTSTAMP:20260820T111238Z CREATED:20260812T173102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T111238Z UID:19463-1788134400-1788566399@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:Embodied Dialogues for Change DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n Embodied Dialogues for Change\n 31 August 2026\n –\n 4 September 2026\n \nCourse Type: Blended Intensive Programme (BIP)Duration: Synchronous online — 5h · On-site (physical mobility) — 25h · Independent and group work — 15hDates: Online component — August 2026 · On-site component — 31 August – 4 September 2026Credits: 3 ECTS credits — awarded upon at least 80% attendance and satisfactory achievement of the learning objectives \nThe course positions choreography\, visual arts and language as powerful tools for social transformation. Students engage with the voice of textile workers through testimonials provided by KUC Tekstil\, then translate those testimonials into abstract artistic segments — movement\, image and language — that culminate in a public performance / installation addressing workers’ rights and broader contemporary social issues. \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: UGD (North Macedonia) — Adrijana Danchevska (Film Academy — Contemporary Dance)\, Jana Jakimovska (Art Academy — Classical Painting) \nPartner Institutions: UFV (Spain) — Julie Ann Marsden; LAC (Latvia) — Ilze Zirina \nExternal stakeholders: KUC Tekstil (Cultural Centre Textile) \n \n \n 2. Course Overview \nThe course positions choreography\, visual arts and language as powerful tools for social transformation. Students engage with the voice of textile workers through testimonials provided by KUC Tekstil\, then translate those testimonials into abstract artistic segments — movement\, image and language — that culminate in a public performance / installation addressing workers’ rights and broader contemporary social issues. \nThrough a practice-led\, transmedial approach\, students explore how embodied practices and creative co-creation can foster public dialogue\, give visibility to marginalised voices and enable shared artistic expression across disciplines. \n \n \n 3. Learning Journey \nOnline sessions (August 2026 · 5h synchronous): Visual research on textile-worker movements\, gestures\, environments. Choreographic labs introducing movement vocabularies and improvisation tools. Study of testimonials provided by KUC Tekstil (Cultural Centre Textile). Theoretical and research-based foundation for multidisciplinary work. International team formation across UGD\, UFV and LAC students. \nOn-site sessions (31 August – 4 September 2026 · 25h · Stip / Skopje): Intensive practice-led phase combining movement improvisation and embodied research\, spatial composition and site-responsive creation\, three parallel groups per discipline (Movement / Visual / Language) co-creating a public performance / installation\, and daily critiques\, peer reviews and mentor feedback. \n \n \n 4. Learning Objectives \n\nTransmedial collaboration: Master the ability to work across movement\, visual media and language.\nSocial awareness: Understand how to use artistic expression to address contemporary social issues.\nEmbodied research: Explore how physical practices can be used as a research tool.\n\n \n \n 5. Learning Outcomes \nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to: \n\nCo-create a multidisciplinary work (choreography and stage design) that fosters public dialogue.\nTranslate real-world testimonials into abstract artistic segments (auditive or visual).\nCollaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams using a practice-led approach.\n\n \n \n 6. Who Should Apply \nLevel: Undergraduate and postgraduate students from ACE²-EU universities. \nFields: Contemporary Dance and Performance · Visual Arts and Stage Design · Theatre Studies · Linguistics · Sociology / Human Rights (given the focus on NGO testimonials and textile workers’ rights). \nSuitable for those interested in: Creative co-creation and working in small\, intensive collective groups · Social transformation through art and activism · Interdisciplinary experimentation blending physical movement with visual installations and language · Community engagement using the “voice of the workers” to reach broader audiences. \nGroup size: Maximum 20 students. \nLanguage: English B1–B2. \n \n \n 7. Application Process \nApply here: https://forms.gle/xoiWsmwmUjih26AH6 \nDeadline: 14 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 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 Virtual Coffee no.28_ ACE²-EU event \n\n\n \n Problem-Based Learning in Academic Education \n\n\n\n\n Categories:\n Student Opportunities URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/embodied-dialogues-for-change/ CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/website-calendar-1-10-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260907 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260912 DTSTAMP:20260820T110423Z CREATED:20260812T172231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T110423Z UID:19458-1788739200-1789171199@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:ACE²-EU Grants Academy DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n ACE²-EU Grants Academy\n 7 September 2026\n –\n 11 September 2026\n \nCourse Type: Blended Intensive Programme (BIP)Duration: 1 preparatory online session + 5-day on-site programmeDates: Online component — 4 September 2026 · On-site component — 7–11 September 2026\, Gdańsk\, PolandCredits: 3 ECTS credits and a certificate of attendance \nThe ACE²-EU Grants Academy is designed as an intensive blended learning experience for early-stage researchers who wish to build the knowledge\, skills and confidence needed to prepare\, write and implement competitive research grant applications. It combines a preparatory online session with an immersive on-site week\, enabling participants to engage directly with experienced grant professionals and peers from across the ACE²-EU Alliance. \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: Medical University of Gdańsk (Poland) — Mateusz Kirjak \nPartner Institutions: Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (Germany)\, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (Austria) \n \n \n 2. Course Overview \nSecuring research funding is one of the greatest challenges – and opportunities – of an early scientific career. The ACE²-EU Grants Academy addresses this challenge head-on: a Blended Intensive Programme designed jointly by the Medical University of Gdańsk\, Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt and Carinthia University of Applied Sciences for early-career research staff from the ACE²-EU Alliance. \nFrom national funding schemes across the Alliance countries to the European framework of Horizon Europe\, European Partnerships and Interreg\, the Academy demystifies the grant ecosystem and shows participants how to turn research ideas into fundable proposals. The course is dedicated exclusively to staff from ACE²-EU Alliance institutions and is open to researchers of any field. \n \n \n 3. Learning Journey \nOnline session: Opens with an ACExperience session\, delivered before the first day of online classes\, introducing participants to the ACE²-EU active learning approach. The preparatory online session introduces the characteristics and types of research grants available in the countries of the ACE²-EU Alliance\, giving participants a shared foundation and a comparative view of national funding landscapes before the mobility week. \nOn-site sessions: The on-site component in Gdańsk (7–11 September 2026) is an immersive week combining workshops\, practical sessions and collaborative exercises. Participants progress from the European funding framework (Horizon Europe\, European Partnerships\, Interreg) to the personal dimension of building a scientific career through grants\, including the skills and attitude this requires. Hands-on sessions address the technical aspects of preparing and submitting a Horizon Europe application\, followed by an evaluator’s-eye view of how grant applications are assessed. The week closes with activities on building partnerships and effective communication. \nFollow-up / reflection: Participants must attend the full programme and contribute to collaborative tasks. A certificate of attendance listing the course title\, learning outcomes\, developed competencies and duration (online/on-site) is issued upon successful participation\, together with 3 ECTS credits. \n \n \n 4. Learning Objectives \nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify and compare the main types of national research grants available across the ACE²-EU Alliance countries.\nNavigate the European funding framework\, including Horizon Europe\, European Partnerships and Interreg.\nPlan a grant-based research career\, developing the skills and attitude needed to sustain it.\nApply the technical requirements of preparing and submitting a Horizon Europe application.\nAnalyse how grant applications are evaluated and use that perspective to strengthen their own proposals.\nBuild international partnerships and communicate research effectively across disciplines and borders.\n\n \n \n 5. Who should attend \nThis course may be suitable for staff from ACE²-EU partner universities who are early-career research staff (0–5 years after PhD) or PhD students\, in any research field. \nThis course may be suitable for those who have an interest in: research grant preparation\, writing and implementation; European and national research funding; and building an international research career. \nRecommended Language Level: English B1–B2\, as the working language of the course is English. \n \n \n 6. Application Process \nApply here: https://forms.gle/wyh54NPwnFdxPuMz8 \nDeadline for receipt of applications: 29 June 2026\, 15:00 CET \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 m.kirjak@gumed.edu.pl\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 Embodied Dialogues for Change \n\n\n \n GREEN BIOECONOMY: Sustainable Food Ingredients — Development of Innovative Food Products from By-products \n\n\n\n\n Categories:\n Student Opportunities URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/ace%c2%b2-eu-grants-academy/ CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/website-calendar-1-9-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260907 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260912 DTSTAMP:20260827T064940Z CREATED:20260807T160204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T064940Z UID:19387-1788739200-1789171199@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:Problem-Based Learning in Academic Education DESCRIPTION:« All Events \nProblem-Based Learning in Academic Education\n7 September 2026\n–\n11 September 2026\n \nCourse Type: Blended Intensive Programme (BIP)\nDates: On-site component — 7–11 September 2026\, Medical University of Gdańsk\, Poland · Schedule: online and on-site\nCertification: Certificate of attendance\nFunding: Financed under the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange programme “Support for European Universities” — participants receive a lump-sum allowance to cover travel and accommodation costs \nHow can we design classes that engage students\, foster their independence and prepare them to solve real-world problems? The Blended Intensive Programme “Problem-Based Learning in Academic Education” is an intensive professional development programme for academic teachers who wish to introduce the PBL methodology into their teaching practice. \n\nApplication deadline \n00\nDays\n00\nHours\n00\nMinutes\n00\nSeconds \nApplications are now closed. \n1. Organising Institutions \nOrganised by: Medical University of Gdańsk\, Poland \nPartners: Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (UFV)\, Santarém Polytechnic University (IPSantarém) \n2. Programme Overview \nThe programme combines theoretical knowledge with the practical design of educational activities. Participants will learn how to prepare\, deliver\, evaluate and validate problem-based learning processes. They will then develop solutions that can be applied to specific courses and study programmes. \nThe programme will be delivered in a blended-learning format\, combining intensive on-site sessions with online workshops. Participants will work individually and in teams\, analyse case studies\, take part in simulations and design their own educational solutions. An important element of the programme will be the exchange of experience among academic teachers representing different universities and fields of education. \n3. Objectives \nEach participant will develop a concept for implementing Problem-Based Learning in a selected course\, module or educational cycle. The final output will include: \n\na PBL class scenario\na description of an educational problem or case\na student work plan\na set of questions supporting the facilitation process\na method for evaluating and validating learning outcomes\nan implementation schedule for introducing PBL into the participant’s classes\n\n4. Who should attend \nThe programme is intended primarily for: \n\nacademic teachers and lecturers\nstaff involved in designing or modernising curricula\ncourse and study programme coordinators\nstaff delivering practical\, clinical\, project-based or problem-based classes\n\nNo previous experience in teaching with the Problem-Based Learning methodology is required. \n5. Registration & Certification \nRegister here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=xrsaosHWJE2pHXuYKR9Xd0T07C1A1x9HhOu1zIONOU1UM1pEOUlXV1hLOVo0V0dINVJQREVHSUJFOS4u&route=shorturl \nParticipants must attend the full session and contribute to collaborative tasks. A certificate of attendance will be issued by the course organisers upon successful participation\, listing: Event/Course title · Learning/research outcomes · Developed competencies · Duration (synchronous/asynchronous online / on-site). \n6. Contact & Coordination \nACE²-EU Alliance Office — Medical University of Gdańsk \nTelephone: +48 58 349 90 71 / +48 58 349 90 59 \nEmail: ace2-eu@gumed.edu.pl \n\n\nAdd to calendar \n \n\nGoogle Calendar\niCalendar\nOutlook 365\nOutlook Live\n\n\n\n\nEmbodied Dialogues for Change \n\nGREEN BIOECONOMY: Sustainable Food Ingredients — Development of Innovative Food Products from By-products \n\n\nCategories:\nStaff Opportunities URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/problem-based-learning-in-academic-education/ CATEGORIES:Staff Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Website-calendar-1-3-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260907 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260912 DTSTAMP:20260827T064926Z CREATED:20260807T160858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T064926Z UID:19393-1788739200-1789171199@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:Modern Academic Teaching: Student Engagement\, Gamification\, Tutoring and Artificial Intelligence DESCRIPTION:« All Events \nModern Academic Teaching: Student Engagement\, Gamification\, Tutoring and Artificial Intelligence\n7 September 2026\n–\n11 September 2026\n \nCourse Type: Blended Intensive Programme (BIP)\nDates: On-site component — 7–11 September 2026\, Medical University of Gdańsk\, Poland · Schedule: online and on-site\nCertification: Certificate of attendance\nFunding: Financed under the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange programme “Support for European Universities” — participants receive a lump-sum allowance to cover travel and accommodation costs \nHow can we increase student engagement\, support their independence and use new technologies responsibly? The Blended Intensive Programme “Modern Academic Teaching: Student Engagement\, Gamification\, Tutoring and Artificial Intelligence” is an intensive professional development programme for academic teachers interested in implementing modern teaching methods. \n\nApplication deadline \n00\nDays\n00\nHours\n00\nMinutes\n00\nSeconds \nApplications are now closed. \n1. Organising Institutions \nOrganised by: Medical University of Gdańsk\, Poland \nPartners: Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (UFV)\, Santarém Polytechnic University (IPSantarém) \n2. Programme Overview \nThe programme combines on-site classes with online workshops. Participants will explore practical student engagement methods\, the principles of gamification design\, academic tutoring tools and opportunities for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in higher education. \nThe programme will include: short theoretical introductions · individual and group exercises · analysis of examples and case studies · simulations of teaching situations · testing of methods and tools · designing participants’ own solutions · consultations with trainers · feedback from trainers and other participants · international exchange of experience and good practices. \n3. Objectives \nUpon completion of the programme\, participants will be able to: \n\nselect engagement methods appropriate to the objectives\, content and format of classes\ndesign classes that increase student engagement and responsibility\nuse peer learning\, metaplan\, mind maps and other engagement techniques\nintroduce gamification mechanisms into academic classes\ndesign a tutoring process and build a partnership-based relationship with a student\nsupport students in setting goals and planning their development\nselect artificial intelligence tools for specific teaching tasks\nassess the opportunities and limitations of AI use in higher education\napply principles for the safe\, ethical and lawful use of AI\nevaluate and improve the teaching solutions they design\n\n4. Who should attend \nThe programme is intended primarily for: \n\nacademic teachers and lecturers\nstaff delivering practical classes\, tutorials\, seminars and lectures\ncourse and study programme coordinators\nstaff involved in designing or modernising educational activities\nstaff interested in student engagement and the personalisation of learning\nstaff wishing to use digital tools and artificial intelligence in teaching\n\nNo previous experience in gamification\, tutoring or the use of AI tools is required. \n5. Registration & Certification \nRegistration deadline: 24 August 2026 \nRegister here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=xrsaosHWJE2pHXuYKR9Xd0T07C1A1x9HhOu1zIONOU1UQ09VSlZIQ0NZSEpKSE5ERERWRk02TjI3OS4u&route=shorturl \nParticipants must attend the full session and contribute to collaborative tasks. A certificate of attendance will be provided. \n6. Contact & Coordination \nACE²-EU Alliance Office — Medical University of Gdańsk \nTelephone: +48 58 349 90 71 / +48 58 349 90 59 \nEmail: ace2-eu@gumed.edu.pl \n\n\nAdd to calendar \n \n\nGoogle Calendar\niCalendar\nOutlook 365\nOutlook Live\n\n\n\n\nEmbodied Dialogues for Change \n\nGREEN BIOECONOMY: Sustainable Food Ingredients — Development of Innovative Food Products from By-products \n\n\nCategories:\nStaff Opportunities URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/modern-academic-teaching-student-engagement-gamification-tutoring-and-artificial-intelligence/ CATEGORIES:Staff Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/website-calendar-1-4-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260914T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260918T170000 DTSTAMP:20260820T110302Z CREATED:20260817T105535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T110302Z UID:19565-1789380000-1789750800@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:GREEN BIOECONOMY: Sustainable Food Ingredients — Development of Innovative Food Products from By-products DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n GREEN BIOECONOMY: Sustainable Food Ingredients — Development of Innovative Food Products from By-products\n 14 September 2026\n @\n10:00 am\n –\n 18 September 2026\n @\n5:00 pm\n \nCourse Type: Applied Blended Challenge (ABC)Duration: Total workload 42 hours (12h online + 30h on-site)Dates: Online component — 7–11 September 2026\, 14:00–16:00 CET daily · On-site component — 14–18 September 2026\, 10:00–13:00 and 14:00–17:00 daily\, IPSantarém — School of Agriculture (ESA)\, Santarém\, PortugalCredits: 3 ECTS credits and a certificate of attendance \nThe agri-food industry generates substantial amounts of by-products — fruit and vegetable pomace\, peels\, seeds and processing residues — alongside underused aquatic biomass such as algae\, both rich in nutrients and bioactive compounds yet largely underexploited. This ABC tackles a real-world challenge identified by industry partners: How can stakeholders re-use terrestrial and aquatic biomass as sustainable\, safe food ingredients while overcoming technological\, regulatory and consumer-acceptance barriers? \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: IPSantarém — School of Agriculture — Maria Gabriela Basto Lima (Lead)\, Joana Ferreira\, Marília Henriques\, Ana Teresa Machado Ribeiro\, Paula Lúcia Ruivo\, João Reis\, Patrícia Henriques\, Rute Vitor\, Vanda Andrade \nPartner Institutions: UFV — Universidad Francisco de Vitoria — Estela Pérez Lago\, María José Herrero \nExternal stakeholders: colab4food (collaborative laboratory for the food sector — research\, innovation and technology transfer); Sumol+Compal (major Portuguese food and beverage company — fruit-processing by-products); Bonduelle (international vegetable-processing leader — vegetable by-products); Club Produtores Sonae (producer network of Sonae retail group — agricultural and retail by-products) \n \n \n 2. Course Overview \nThe agri-food industry generates substantial amounts of by-products — fruit and vegetable pomace\, peels\, seeds and processing residues — alongside underused aquatic biomass such as algae\, both rich in nutrients and bioactive compounds yet largely underexploited. This ABC tackles a real-world challenge identified by industry partners: How can stakeholders re-use terrestrial and aquatic biomass as sustainable\, safe food ingredients while overcoming technological\, regulatory and consumer-acceptance barriers? Working alongside companies in the green- and blue-bioeconomy ecosystem\, students apply principles of circular bioeconomy\, biorefinery\, sustainable extraction and ingredient functionality to design innovative food solutions that meet the growing demand for healthier and environmentally friendly food. \n \n \n 3. Learning Journey \nOnline component (7–11 September 2026 · 12h\, 14:00–16:00 daily)\, structured in 6 modules of 2 hours each: \nModule 1 — Introduction to Green & Blue Bioeconomy: Concepts of circular bioeconomy\, sustainability\, biomass valorisation and innovation pathways.Module 2 — Biomass Sources and Bioactive Potential: Agro-industrial by-products\, algae and other terrestrial/aquatic biomass; nutritional and functional potential.Module 3 — Biorefinery and Sustainable Extraction Techniques: Green extraction methods\, fractionation strategies and recovery of value-added compounds.Module 4 — Ingredient Functionality and Food Applications: Technological and functional roles of sustainable ingredients in food systems.Module 5 — Analytical Methods Overview: Chemical\, physical\, rheological\, microbiological and sensory approaches for ingredient/product evaluation.Module 6 — Group Work and Challenge Preparation: Team building\, stakeholder challenge framing and preparation for the on-site week. \nOnsite sessions (14–18 September 2026 · 30h · IPSantarém (ESA))\, running 5 full days (10:00–13:00 + 14:00–17:00): \nDay 1 — Meet the Stakeholders + Challenge Definition: Raw materials\, sustainability context and team project framing.Day 2 — Extraction / Processing and Ingredient Development: Hands-on work on biomass processing\, extraction or ingredient preparation.Day 3 — Food Product Development: Application of ingredients/extracts in food prototypes or product concepts.Day 4 — Analytical and Sensory Evaluation + Sustainability Reflection: Product/extract characterisation and discussion of environmental/economic value.Day 5 — Final Pitches\, Showcase & Feedback: Presentation of team solutions to teachers and stakeholders. \nFollow-up & reflection: Final team pitch + product/concept prototype delivered to stakeholders. Reflection on environmental and economic implications of converting biomass residues into high-value products. Certificate of attendance issued upon successful participation. \n \n \n 4. Learning Outcomes \nBy the end of the course students will be able to: \n\nIdentify sustainable terrestrial and aquatic biomass sources rich in nutrients and bioactive compounds.\nUnderstand the principles of green and blue bioeconomy\, circularity and biorefinery for the valorisation of underused biomass and by-products.\nEvaluate sustainable physical\, chemical and biological extraction and processing methods.\nUnderstand ingredient functionality and its relevance in food formulation and product development.\nSelect and apply appropriate analytical methods for the characterisation of biomass\, extracts\, ingredients and/or developed products.\nDevelop innovative food concepts or prototypes using sustainable biomass-derived ingredients.\nReflect on the environmental and economic implications of converting biomass residues into high-value products.\n\n \n \n 5. Who Should Apply \nLevel: Undergraduate and postgraduate students from ACE²-EU institutions. \nFields: Food Science and Technology · Biotechnology · Chemistry · Experimental Sciences · Gastronomy · Circular Economy and Sustainable Development · Nutrition and Health Sciences. \nMindset: Motivated to work in multidisciplinary and international teams\, applying knowledge to real-world food challenges using sustainable ingredients. \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/6DQVYHwUQP1WytZf7 \nDeadline for receipt of applications: 15 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 maria.lima@esa.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 ACE²-EU Grants Academy \n\n\n \n UNd-9 United in Design – A Cross-Cultural Journey of Nine Cities \n\n\n\n\n Categories:\n Student Opportunities URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/green-bioeconomy-sustainable-food-ingredients-development-of-innovative-food-products-from-by-products/ CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/website-calendar-1-1-6-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926 DTSTAMP:20260820T110141Z CREATED:20260813T092337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T110141Z UID:19503-1789948800-1790380799@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:UNd-9 United in Design – A Cross-Cultural Journey of Nine Cities DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n UNd-9 United in Design – A Cross-Cultural Journey of Nine Cities\n 21 September 2026\n –\n 25 September 2026\n \nCourse Type: Flavour SchoolDuration: 35 hours on-site (workshop activities\, design studios\, group discussions\, presentations)Dates: On-site component — 21–25 September 2026\, Stip\, North MacedoniaCredits: 2 ECTS \nUNd-9 United in Design is a short\, intensive\, cross-cultural workshop that brings together students from different creative and design-related disciplines to explore how design can communicate shared cultural narratives in public and semi-public spaces. The course is based on the idea of UNd-9 as a flexible framework that connects multiple cities through stories\, symbols and creative interpretations. \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: Goce Delcev University · Stip\, North Macedonia — Teacher: Ekaterina Namiceva Todorovska (lead) \nPartner Institutions: Medical University of Gdańsk — Teacher: Magda Warzocha \nExternal stakeholders: Municipality of Stip — Host city · Provides public / semi-public space context for the exhibition panel and spatial marker prototype \n \n \n 2. Course Overview \nUNd-9 United in Design is a short\, intensive\, cross-cultural workshop that brings together students from different creative and design-related disciplines to explore how design can communicate shared cultural narratives in public and semi-public spaces. The course is based on the idea of UNd-9 as a flexible framework that connects multiple cities through stories\, symbols and creative interpretations. \nThe workshop is intentionally open to students from different departments — architecture\, urban design\, graphic design\, fashion design\, product design\, fine arts\, media and related fields. Working in international and interdisciplinary teams\, participants use primarily paper-based methods\, complemented by simple physical modelling\, to research\, interpret and translate cultural identities into spatial and visual concepts. \nThe central task of the course is the conceptualisation and design of an exhibition panel or spatial marker intended for a university garden or open public space. In addition to drawings and narratives\, participants collaboratively construct one cardboard prototype that functions as a reference model. This prototype demonstrates how the UNd-9 concept can be extended\, adapted and replicated across different cities\, institutions and cultural contexts. \n \n \n 3. Learning Journey \nOn-site component (21–25 September 2026 · 35h · Stip): The on-site sessions unfold as an intensive\, hands-on design laboratory over five consecutive days. Learning happens through doing: drawing\, mapping\, cutting\, assembling\, discussing and testing ideas together in a shared studio environment. \nStudents work in international and interdisciplinary teams\, moving fluidly between research\, storytelling and making. Using paper\, cardboard and simple tools\, participants explore cultural narratives and translate them into spatial and visual concepts. Ideas are continuously sketched\, pinned up\, reworked and debated\, allowing the design process to remain open\, experimental and collaborative. \nThe week culminates in the collective construction of one cardboard prototype\, conceived as an exhibition panel or spatial marker for a university garden or open space. Daily critiques\, informal reviews and a final presentation frame the experience as a shared journey — focused on process\, exchange and cross-cultural learning rather than on polished final results. \n \n \n 4. Learning Objectives \n\nExplore how cultural narratives and identities can be translated into visual\, material and spatial concepts.\nDevelop confidence in experimental\, paper-based and low-tech making processes\, including drawing\, mapping and cardboard prototyping.\nLearn to collaborate effectively in international and interdisciplinary teams\, valuing different creative approaches and perspectives.\nStrengthen storytelling and conceptual thinking as tools for design and artistic practice.\nUnderstand how temporary installations or spatial markers can activate and communicate meaning in shared university or public spaces.\nReflect on the role of design and creative practice in fostering dialogue\, inclusion and cross-cultural exchange.\n\n \n \n 5. Learning Outcomes \nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to: \n\nTranslate cultural themes and narratives into visual\, material or spatial design concepts.\nUse paper-based and low-tech prototyping methods to develop and communicate design ideas.\nCollaborate effectively within international and interdisciplinary teams\, integrating diverse creative perspectives.\nDevelop and present a coherent concept for an exhibition panel or spatial marker in a shared open space.\nReflect critically on their own creative process and the value of cross-cultural collaboration in design and artistic practice.\n\n \n \n 6. Who Should Apply \nLevel: Undergraduate and postgraduate students from ACE²-EU partner universities. \nFields: Architecture and Urban Design · Graphic Design and Visual Communication · Fashion and Textile Design · Product and Industrial Design · Fine Arts and Contemporary Art Practices · Media\, Communication and Creative Technologies · Landscape Architecture and Spatial Planning · Cultural Studies. \nSuitable for those interested in: Cross-cultural and international collaboration in creative practice · Concept-driven design and artistic experimentation · Storytelling through visual\, material or spatial forms · Hands-on\, low-tech making using paper and cardboard · Temporary installations\, exhibition design and spatial communication · The role of design and art in fostering dialogue\, inclusion and shared cultural understanding. \nLanguage: English B1–B2. \n \n \n 7. Application Process \nApply here: https://forms.gle/Lr4HUpt24XWCeuLP7 \nDeadline for receipt of applications: 15 July 2026 \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 8. Further Information \nekaterina.namiceva@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 GREEN BIOECONOMY: Sustainable Food Ingredients — Development of Innovative Food Products from By-products \n\n\n \n Call for Registration: ARC Knowledge Creation Team Workshop #5– “Green Circular Economy & Bio-Based Materials” \n\n\n\n\n Categories:\n Student Opportunities URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/und-9-united-in-design-a-cross-cultural-journey-of-nine-cities/ CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/website-calendar-1-16-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260922T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260922T160000 DTSTAMP:20260716T102217Z CREATED:20260610T191953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T102217Z UID:18100-1790064000-1790092800@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:Call for Registration: ARC Knowledge Creation Team Workshop #5– “Green Circular Economy & Bio-Based Materials” DESCRIPTION:Event Title: Call for Registration: ARC Knowledge Creation Team Workshop #5– “Green Circular Economy & Bio-Based Materials”\nDate: 22-24 September 2026\nLocation: In person\, Lietuvos Inžinerijos Kolegija HEI\, Kaunas\, Lithuania\nOrganised by: Sustainable Science and Innovations Applied Research & Innovation Centre\, ARIES Incubator\nDeadline for registration: 15 July 2026\, 23:59 CET\nRegistration link:\nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-x6fOkjjadIm-iO-OBs6AIep87g5kD0zZdow0OFR6Snc_Kg/viewform?usp=header\nCertificate of attendance included: Yes\nObjectives:\n\nTo strengthen and develop the thematic focus and regional reach of the three existing Applied Research Centres (ARCs)\, and\nTo build bridges between ARCs by addressing interdisciplinary or cross-cutting themes that promote cooperation across the Alliance’s research domains.\n\n\nWhat you’ll gain:\n\n✅ Expand your local project to achieve alliance-wide impact\n✅ Co-create cross-disciplinary Innovation projects with peers across the Alliance\n✅ Get tailored support with project proposals and funding opportunities\n✅ Be part of the ACE²-EU Alliance\n\n\nWho should attend:\n\nResearchers who are working on applied and local research projects with real-world outputs (e.g.\, prototypes\, pilots\, policies\, training) with societal or industry impact\nResearchers who are working project ideas targeted towards the calls in 2027 that advance or specialise in the main focus area of the theme\, and may bridge multiple areas through interdisciplinary approaches\n\n\nFor inquiries:\nVilda Grybauskienė (vilda.grybauskiene@lik.tech) URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/call-for-registration-arc-knowledge-creation-team-workshop-5-green-circular-economy-bio-based-materials/ CATEGORIES:Staff Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/MOBILE-WEBSITE.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261003 DTSTAMP:20260820T105954Z CREATED:20260817T104438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T105954Z UID:19560-1790553600-1790985599@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:Grapes and Health: Exploring the Nutritional and Therapeutic Potential of Their Bioactive Compounds DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n Grapes and Health: Exploring the Nutritional and Therapeutic Potential of Their Bioactive Compounds\n 28 September 2026\n –\n 2 October 2026\n \nCourse Type: Applied Blended Challenge (ABC) ProgrammeDates: Online component — 21–25 September 2026 · On-site component — 28 September – 2 October 2026Credits: 3 ECTS credits and a certificate of attendance \nGrapes (Vitis vinifera) and their by-products are among the most studied sources of bioactive compounds in food and health science — from polyphenols and flavonoids to resveratrol\, anthocyanins and tannins. This ABC tackles the real-world challenge identified by the Virgen de la Viña winery and partners: how to identify and assess the beneficial effects of grape compounds\, and translate that evidence into practical applications. \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 \nUniversidad Francisco de Vitoria · Pozuelo de Alarcón\, Madrid — María José Herrero & Estela Pérez Lago \nSantarém Polytechnic University — Joana Ferreira · Patrícia Henriques · Gabriela Basto Lima · João Reis \nGoce Delcev University \nExternal stakeholders: Virgen de la Viña (winery) \n \n \n 2. Course Description \nGrapes (Vitis vinifera) and their by-products are among the most studied sources of bioactive compounds in food and health science — from polyphenols and flavonoids to resveratrol\, anthocyanins and tannins. These compounds have demonstrated effects on cardiovascular\, neurological\, digestive and immunological systems\, with growing applications in functional foods\, nutraceuticals and preventive medicine. This ABC tackles the real-world challenge identified by the Virgen de la Viña winery and partners: how to identify and assess the beneficial effects of grape compounds\, and translate that evidence into practical applications. Working in international\, transdisciplinary teams across biotechnology\, biomedicine\, nutrition and food science\, students develop evidence-based proposals that bridge phytochemistry\, molecular pharmacology\, agronomic processing and nutritional intervention. \n \n \n 3. Learning Journey \nOnline sessions (21–25 September 2026 · 5 days): Foundations of grape phytochemistry: polyphenols\, flavonoids\, tannins\, resveratrol. Scientific evidence on the beneficial effects of grape compounds across physiological systems (cardiovascular\, neurological\, digestive\, immunological). Molecular mechanisms of action of grape bioactives. International team formation\, stakeholder briefing (Virgen de la Viña)\, challenge framing. \nOn-site sessions (28 September – 2 October 2026 · UFV Madrid · 30 hours): Dialogic expository sessions linking phytochemistry\, biomedicine and nutrition. Practical laboratory sessions — extraction\, characterisation and analysis of grape bioactives. Visit and engagement with the Virgen de la Viña winery — agronomic conditions\, processing. Collaborative project-based teamwork in transdisciplinary international groups. Final presentation of strategies for practical application (functional nutrition / nutraceuticals / functional foods). \nFollow-up / reflection: Reflective learning logs across the two weeks. Final group deliverable: strategy for practical application of grape bioactives in functional nutrition\, nutraceutical formulation or food product development. Individual reflection on transdisciplinary learning. \n \n \n 4. Learning Objectives \n\nAnalyse the phytochemical composition of grapes and grape pomace\, with special emphasis on polyphenols\, flavonoids\, tannins and resveratrol.\nEvaluate the scientific evidence on the beneficial effects of grape compounds on different physiological systems (cardiovascular\, neurological\, digestive\, immunological\, among others).\nUnderstand the molecular mechanisms of action of the main bioactive compounds in grapes.\nExamine the impact of industrial processing and agronomic conditions on the bioactivity and bioavailability of grape compounds.\nDesign strategies for the practical application of grape bioactive compounds in contexts such as functional nutrition\, the formulation of nutraceuticals or the development of foods with health properties.\n\n \n \n 5. Who Should Apply \nLevel: Undergraduate and postgraduate students from any ACE²-EU partner university. \nFields: Biotechnology · Biomedicine · Nutrition · Food Science — also welcome: Pharmacy · Biology · Chemistry · Health Sciences · Oenology. \nSuitable for those interested in: Functional foods · Phytochemistry · Preventive nutrition · Nutraceuticals · Wine industry · Translational research · Industry-academia collaboration. \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/Aqf79wEPxGWnKDF1A \nDeadline for receipt of applications: 15 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 Call for Registration: ARC Knowledge Creation Team Workshop #5– “Green Circular Economy & Bio-Based Materials” \n\n\n \n ACE²-EU Workshop on Joint Policies for QA — Aligning the QA Framework across the Alliance \n\n\n\n\n Categories:\n Student Opportunities URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/grapes-and-health-exploring-the-nutritional-and-therapeutic-potential-of-their-bioactive-compounds/ CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/website-calendar-1-22-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260929 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002 DTSTAMP:20260820T105820Z CREATED:20260810T130104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T105820Z UID:19400-1790640000-1790899199@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:ACE²-EU Workshop on Joint Policies for QA — Aligning the QA Framework across the Alliance DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n ACE²-EU Workshop on Joint Policies for QA — Aligning the QA Framework across the Alliance\n 29 September 2026\n –\n 1 October 2026\n \nEvent Type: Workshop (Work Package 7\, în sprijinul Work Package 2 — Quality Assurance)Dates: 29 September – 1 October 2026 (three working days\, on-site)Location: Santarém Polytechnic University\, PortugalCertification: Certificate of attendance for participants who complete the full programme \nACE²-EU is a European Universities Alliance committed to building an integrated academic and research community founded on shared quality standards. This three-day on-site workshop brings together the QA leads of all partner universities to consolidate the Alliance’s common Quality Assurance Framework\, agree joint procedures and share instruments for verification and continuous improvement. \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 \nOrganised by: Santarém Polytechnic University\, Portugal — within Work Package 7\, in support of Work Package 2 (Quality Assurance) \n \n \n 2. Objectives \nThis workshop aims to: \n\nalign the ACE²-EU Quality Assurance Framework across all partner universities and reach a common understanding of its principles\, criteria and indicators\nreview and refine the QA procedures that apply to the joint educational offer of the Alliance\, in particular Micro Learning Opportunities (MLOs)\, Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs) and Joint Master Degrees (JMDs)\nshare good practices\, tools and challenges from each institutional QA system and identify areas for harmonisation\nagree on the workflows\, roles and responsibilities of the QA coordinators within their institutions and across the Alliance\ndraft a joint action plan for the year ahead\, including monitoring indicators and internal-review calendars\n\n \n \n 3. Structure & Methodology \nThe programme is organised as an interactive on-site working meeting combining short expert inputs with hands-on collaborative sessions: \nDay 1 (29/09/2026) — Framework alignment: presentation of the current QA Framework\, mapping to each institutional QA system and identification of gaps and overlaps. \nDay 2 (30/09/2026) — Working sessions on joint procedures: MLO/BIP verification workflow\, JMD accreditation touchpoints\, evidence-collection templates and internal-review calendars. \nDay 3 (01/10/2026) — Consolidation and action planning: agreement on the harmonised procedures\, distribution of responsibilities across the Alliance and definition of the follow-up roadmap. \nMethodology is participatory\, with brief thematic inputs by the WP7 and WP2 leaders and the Qualink office\, followed by workshops\, group work and plenary discussions. Working materials will be circulated in advance. \n \n \n 4. Who should attend \nQuality Assurance leads and coordinators of each ACE²-EU partner university. Each partner university is invited to designate up to two representatives. \n \n \n 5. Registration \nRegistration deadline: 20 September 2026\, 23:59 CET \nRegister here: https://forms.gle/zUQXYvaLq1EJ8f5MA \n \n \n 6. Contact & Coordination \nSantarém Polytechnic University: \n\nCristina Novo — cristina.novo@ese.ipsantarem.pt\nPerpétua Santos Silva — perpetua.silva@ese.ipsantarem.pt\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 Grapes and Health: Exploring the Nutritional and Therapeutic Potential of Their Bioactive Compounds \n\n\n \n Climate Change & Mental Health Resilience \n\n\n\n\n Categories:\n Staff Opportunities URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/ace%c2%b2-eu-workshop-on-joint-policies-for-qa-aligning-the-qa-framework-across-the-alliance/ CATEGORIES:Staff Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/website-calendar-1-5-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271002 DTSTAMP:20260807T143011Z CREATED:20260805T061641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T143011Z UID:19285-1790812800-1822435199@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 \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 Grapes and Health: Exploring the Nutritional and Therapeutic Potential of Their Bioactive Compounds \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:20261005 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010 DTSTAMP:20260807T142717Z CREATED:20260804T083311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T142717Z UID:19250-1791158400-1791590399@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:The future of rural regions in the context of demographic change DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n The future of rural regions in the context of demographic change\n 5 October 2026\n –\n 9 October 2026\n \nCourse Type: Applied Blended Challenge (ABC)Duration: 77–95 hours (total workload) – online sessions & prep (~20 h) · 5 days on-site (~30 h) · async online independent/group work (~20 h) · online final presentation (2×4 h)Dates: Online – 18 September–2 October (ACERookies MOOC + 1st online session) · On-site – 5–9 October\, Villach\, Carinthia (Austria) · Online – 12–16 October (individual output development) · Final presentation  – 19–23 OctoberCredits: 3 ECTS credits and a certificate of attendance \nStudents learn to understand the mechanisms of population development and its potential social and economic effects. They search for and analyse data on the specific situation of a case study region and work on and discuss solutions within teams. \n \n \n 1. Organising Institutions & Partners \nCarinthia University of Applied Sciences: Birgit Aigner-Walder (B.Aigner-Walder@fh-kaernten.at)\, Stephanie Putz (s.putz@fh-kaernten.at) \nPartner Institutions: Santarém Polytechnic University — Tatiana Ferreira (tatiana.ferreira@ese.ipsantarem.pt); Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt — Stefanie Wrobel (Stefanie.Wrobel@thi.de) \nExternal stakeholder: Regional government of Carinthia \n \n \n 2. Course Overview & Aims \n\nUnderstanding demographic developments\, social and economic effects of an ageing population\nAnalysing the case study regions in detail\nWork on and discuss potentials of rural areas in general\nDevelopment of tailored solutions to overcome existing challenges within the case study regions\nOutcome: presentation of results and peer-discussion\n\n \n \n 3. Learning Journey \n1. Online sessions (18 September – 2 October) — Preparatory role: ACERookies MOOC completion\, group formation\, online collaborative phase\, preparatory work and ACEexperience. \n2. On-site sessions (5–9 October\, Villach\, Carinthia/Austria) — Students will experience: case studies\, practical sessions\, stakeholder engagement. \n3. Online session/autonomous (12–16 October) — Teamwork and output development. \n4 · Follow-up/reflection (19–23 October) — Final presentations. \n \n \n 4. Learning Objectives & Outcomes \nStudents will realise: \n\nthe challenges of demographic change in rural areas by working on case study regions.\nget to know the situation in other countries via working together with ACE²-EU partners.\nand will reflect on potential strategies to overcome existing challenges.\n\nAll involved students and partners will be able to: \n\nCollaborate and reflect on existing challenges for rural areas\nConnect and specialise in the field of demographic change\, population economics and regional development\nPresent tailored concepts for rural areas\n\n \n \n 5. Who should attend \nThis course is open to all students from ACE²-EU\, independently of their area of knowledge\, 4 students per ACE University. \nThis course may be suitable for those who have an interest in: Demographic change · Regional development · Public and Non-profit Management. \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/SVY2qNVgMJUxN1ag6 \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 \nFor further information: B.Aigner-Walder@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 Climate Change & Mental Health Resilience \n\n\n \n Development of Engineering Skills: Racing for the Future \n\n\n\n\n Categories:\n Student Opportunities URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/the-future-of-rural-regions-in-the-context-of-demographic-change/ CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/website-calendar-1-1-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010 DTSTAMP:20260820T105111Z CREATED:20260812T171750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T105111Z UID:19452-1791158400-1791590399@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:Development of Engineering Skills: Racing for the Future DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n Development of Engineering Skills: Racing for the Future\n 5 October 2026\n –\n 9 October 2026\n \nCourse Type: BIPDuration: 10 hrs. synchronous online\, 20 hrs. on practical work/group workRegistration deadline: 30 June 2026Dates: Online component — September 2026 · On-site component — 05–09 October 2026\, Tvirtovės al. 35\, Kaunas\, LithuaniaCredits: 3 ECTS credits and a certificate of attendance \nThis course explores the development of core engineering skills through the interdisciplinary context of racing car design\, construction\, and performance optimisation. Using motorsport engineering as a real-world application\, students engage with fundamental and advanced concepts in mechanical engineering\, systems design\, materials science\, aerodynamics\, data analysis\, and project management. \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 \nHost and lead: Lietuvos Inzinerijos Kolegija (Lithuania) \nPartner: Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (Spain)Partner: Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (Germany) \nTomas Liutkus\, Povilas Bonkevičius\, Marius Mažeika\, Judita Štreimikienė\, Víctor Ossorio Moles\, Tobias Albrecht \nExternal stakeholders: Representatives of different companies involved in sports car activities\, FIA members \n \n \n 2. Course Description \nThis course explores the development of core engineering skills through the interdisciplinary context of racing car design\, construction\, and performance optimisation. Using motorsport engineering as a real-world application\, students engage with fundamental and advanced concepts in mechanical engineering\, systems design\, materials science\, aerodynamics\, data analysis\, and project management. The course emphasises problem-solving\, innovation\, and teamwork while integrating theoretical knowledge with practical\, hands-on activities. By examining contemporary and emerging technologies in racing\, students gain insight into how high-performance engineering drives advancements applicable to the broader automotive and mobility industries. \n \n \n 3. Course Modules Overview \nOnline component: lectures according to a set timetable \n\nRacing Car Architecture and Regulations\nRacing experience from a racing drivers’ perspective\nAerodynamics for Competitive Racing\nDriver development and racing simulators\nRace control\, marshals and event organising\nData Logging\, Telemetry\, and Race Analysis\nRace Strategy and Engineering Decision-Making\nSafety\, Reliability\, and Race Operations\n\nOnsite component: Workshops\, practical activities\, case studies\, laboratory and ring racing track testing. 05-09 October 2026 \nFollow-up / reflection: end-course activities summarising results of practical activities and case studies. \n \n \n 4. Learning Objectives \nUpon successful completion of this course\, students will be able to: \n\nDemonstrate an understanding of fundamental engineering principles as applied to racing car systems\, including powertrain\, chassis\, aerodynamics\, and suspension.\nIntegrate knowledge from multiple engineering disciplines to address complex\, real-world engineering challenges.\nDevelop practical skills in experimentation\, data acquisition\, and performance testing relevant to motorsport applications.\nWork effectively in multidisciplinary teams\, demonstrating project planning\, communication\, and professional responsibility.\nAssess the impact of emerging technologies and sustainable practices on the future of racing and automotive engineering.\nTranslate skills and knowledge gained from motorsport engineering to broader engineering and industrial contexts.\n\nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to: \n\nAnalyse racing car architectures and motorsport regulations to inform compliant engineering design decisions.\nEvaluate and optimise race vehicle dynamics through suspension setup\, tire selection\, and balance adjustments for different track conditions.\nEvaluate aerodynamic configurations to achieve appropriate trade-offs between downforce\, drag\, and vehicle stability.\nApply performance tuning principles to racing powertrains in order to improve lap-time and efficiency.\nPlan\, conduct\, and analyse track testing activities to support iterative racing car development.\nAnalyse data logging and telemetry outputs to assess vehicle and driver performance.\nEvaluate race strategies by integrating fuel consumption\, tire degradation\, pit stop timing\, and real-time race data.\nIdentify\, analyse\, and evaluate safety and reliability risks associated with racing operations.\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 programmes in the following fields: Automotive / Transport engineering · Mechanical engineering · Engineering. \nThis course may be suitable for those who have an interest in: Motor sports\, racing activities\, working in international multi-disciplinary team. \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/nXcmLPDS4zw1Eu447 \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 \njudita.streimikiene@lik.tech \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 Climate Change & Mental Health Resilience \n\n\n \n Person-centered prostheses and implants \n\n\n\n\n Categories:\n Student Opportunities URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/development-of-engineering-skills-racing-for-the-future/ CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/website-calendar-1-1-2-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010 DTSTAMP:20260820T104909Z CREATED:20260813T091446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T104909Z UID:19493-1791158400-1791590399@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:Mobility Implementation in Sustainable Smart Cities DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n Mobility Implementation in Sustainable Smart Cities\n 5 October 2026\n –\n 9 October 2026\n \nCourse Type: Flavour SchoolDuration: 35 h on-siteDates: On-site component — 5–9 October 2026\, Kaunas\, LithuaniaCredits: 1 ECTS credit and a certificate of attendance \nDuring the course\, students will acquire creative thinking skills that allow them to develop innovative and practical solutions. The course examines how smart and sustainable mobility can be designed and implemented in urban environments to increase climate resilience\, environmental safety and social inclusion. Students will work in interdisciplinary teams to solve real-world transport mobility challenges presented by external stakeholders. \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 \nHost and lead: Lietuvos inžinerijos kolegija (Lithuania) — dr. Tomas Mickevičius\, dr. Andrius Dargužis\, dr. Marius Mažeika\, dr. Giedrė Adomavičienė\, Judita Štreimikienė \nPartner: Goce Delcev University (North Macedonia) — Ekaterina Namiceva Todorovska\, Marija Hadzi Nikolova\, Ana Michailovska\, Daniela Buklioska Ilievska \nStakeholders: Kaunas District Municipality; Transport companies (JSC Kauno autobusai\, JSC Adampolis); smart solution providers (JSC Elinta); Science and research institutions (Vytautas Magnus University) \n \n \n 2. Course Description \nDuring the course\, students will acquire creative thinking skills that allow them to develop innovative and practical solutions. The course examines how smart and sustainable mobility can be designed and implemented in urban environments to increase climate resilience\, environmental safety and social inclusion. During the course students will work in interdisciplinary teams to solve real-world transport mobility challenges presented by external stakeholders. The course integrates knowledge from transport engineering\, urban planning\, renewable energy\, digital technologies and social sciences to create holistic smart city mobility ecosystems. \n \n \n 3. Programme Day by Day \nDay 1: Foundations of Smart and Sustainable Mobility. Activity: Interactive mapping of existing urban mobility challenges in participants’ cities. \nDay 2: Technologies and Innovations in Smart Mobility. Activity: Group analysis of a smart city mobility case study. \nDay 3: Policy\, Governance\, and Stakeholder Engagement. Activity: Role-play simulation — city council meeting on adopting a new mobility policy. \nDay 4: Designing Integrated and Sustainable Mobility Solutions. Activity: Group project — design a “Smart Mobility Action Plan” for a chosen city or district. \nDay 5: Implementation\, Monitoring\, and Evaluation. Activity: Final presentation and reflective discussion on lessons learned. \n \n \n 4. Learning Objectives \n\nExplain the main principles of smart and sustainable urban mobility.\nAnalyse current challenges and trends shaping urban mobility systems.\nApply digital and data-driven solutions in mobility planning.\nEvaluate different smart mobility models and technologies.\nEvaluate the environmental\, social and economic impact of mobility solutions.\n\n \n \n 5. Learning Outcomes \nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to: \n\nExplain the fundamental principles of sustainable and smart mobility within the context of urban development.\nAnalyse current challenges\, trends\, and technologies shaping urban mobility systems.\nEvaluate different models of smart transportation systems and their applicability to various urban contexts.\nApply digital tools and data-driven approaches to improve transportation efficiency and sustainability.\nDesign integrated\, people-centred\, and environmentally responsible mobility strategies for smart cities.\nCollaborate in interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions addressing real-world urban mobility problems.\nAssess the environmental\, social\, and economic impacts of mobility interventions in smart cities.\n\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: Transport and Civil Engineering · Architecture and Urban Planning · Environmental and Energy Studies · Information and Data Technologies · Social Sciences and Public Policy · Business and Innovation Studies. \nThis course may be suitable for those who have an interest in: Smart cities and sustainable urban development · Climate change security · Sustainable transport · Interdisciplinary teamwork and challenge-based learning. \nRecommended Language Level: Basic to intermediate level of English (B1-B2)\, as the working language will be English. \n \n \n 7. Application Process \nApply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczcxi0JoJnz8DDAs2UfqDMEfIbbjiJHFNSedXyMwbIlmX_zg/viewform?usp=send_form \nDeadline for receipt of applications: 31 August 2026 \nA notification of acceptance to participate will be sent to successful applicants on the 15 September 2026 (an acceptance letter will be sent by the host institution and will include programme registration details). \n \n \n 8. Further Information \njudita.streimikiene@lik.tech \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 Climate Change & Mental Health Resilience \n\n\n \n Person-centered prostheses and implants \n\n\n\n\n Categories:\n Student Opportunities URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/mobility-implementation-in-sustainable-smart-cities/ CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/website-calendar-1-14-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010 DTSTAMP:20260820T104735Z CREATED:20260813T091927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T104735Z UID:19498-1791158400-1791590399@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:Renewable Energy vs. Nature Conservation – Challenges and Opportunities DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n Renewable Energy vs. Nature Conservation – Challenges and Opportunities\n 5 October 2026\n –\n 9 October 2026\n \nCourse Type: Flavour SchoolDuration: Total workload 44–55 hours — Synchronous online: 7–10h · On-site (physical mobility): 30h · Independent and group work: 7–10hDates: Online component — 1–2 October · On-site component — 5–9 October\, Villach\, AustriaCredits: 1.5–2 ECTS \nThe goal of this course is to educate students about topics related to renewable energy infrastructure and how it conflicts with nature conservation objectives. As part of the European Green Deal\, the EU aims to be carbon neutral by 2050. This increase in infrastructure development and land-use pressure will inevitably impact nature. Examples of this conflict include hydropower plants preventing fish migration\, birds and bats colliding into windmills\, and grid expansion affecting sensitive biotopes and habitats. \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: Carinthia University of Applied Sciences — Evan Vincent \nPartner Institutions: Lithuania University of Applied Engineering Sciences — Egidijus Kasiulis \nExternal stakeholders: Verbund\, APG (Austrian Power Grid) \n \n \n 2. Course Overview \nThe goal of this course is to educate students about topics related to renewable energy infrastructure and how it conflicts with nature conservation objectives. As part of the European Green Deal\, the EU aims to be carbon neutral by 2050. Transitioning to renewable energy will be one of the main focuses in achieving this ambitious but necessary goal. This increase in infrastructure development and land-use pressure will inevitably impact nature. Our goal as planners\, engineers\, conservationists\, and citizens is to work together to mitigate these impacts so that our goal of becoming carbon neutral doesn’t outweigh our obligation to preserve and protect species\, habitats\, and the ecosystem services that they provide us with. Examples of this conflict include hydropower plants preventing fish migration\, birds and bats colliding into windmills\, and grid expansion affecting sensitive biotopes and habitats. \n \n \n 3. Learning Journey \nOnline sessions: Ace Rookies MOOC completion. Introduction to the Participants: Background of lecturers and students. Introduction to the course: Key concepts. Course agenda. Knowledge-Base: What do students currently know about the topic. Guiding Questions and discussions in smaller groups. \nOnsite sessions:Theory — Learn about case studies that are representative examples of this conflict in Europe. Location: FH Kärnten\, Oct. 5.Fieldwork — Excursions to hydropower plants\, windmills\, and other sites that highlight conflicts and opportunities. Location: Various sites in Carinthia\, Oct 6–7.Challenge-based or project work — Workshops focusing on the dilemma between renewable energy expansion and conservation of habitat and species. Location: FH Kärnten\, Oct. 8.Final Presentations — Groups deliver a presentation highlighting the outcome of their solution-oriented workshop. Location: FH Kärnten\, Oct. 9. \nFollow-up / reflection: Online reflection activities addressing the course content\, structure\, and overall experience will be due at the end of the course. This helps students understand how learning is consolidated after the on-site phase. \n \n \n 4. Learning Objectives \n\nCollaborate with other students from different countries.\nAnalysis of current conflicts that are present in Austria and in their own countries.\nExperience real world examples in Austria through excursions to hydropower plants\, energy grid infrastructure\, and windmills.\nCritical thinking of potential solutions to the conflicts addressed in this course using an interdisciplinary approach.\n\n \n \n 5. Learning Outcomes \nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to: \n\nHave a foundational grasp on the state of the art: the conflict between renewable energy and nature conservation.\nIdentify potential solutions for this conflict.\nCollaborate with other students from other universities within a cross-cultural setting.\n\n \n \n 6. Who should attend \nLevel: Undergraduate. Fields: Engineering\, Architecture\, Ecology\, Environmental Policy. \nThis course may be suitable for those interested in combining engineering with ecology and creating public policy that address these topics. Anybody who feels like they can contribute to this theme from a different educational background or is just generally interested in learning about the topic is warmly invited to participate! \nRecommended Language Level: English B1–B2. This is mandatory\, as English is the working language of ACE²-EU courses. \n \n \n 7. Application Process \nApply here: https://forms.gle/Kt36MNng6cxrJk3R9 \nDeadline for receipt of applications: 20 July 2026 \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 8. Further Information \ne.vincent@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 Climate Change & Mental Health Resilience \n\n\n \n Person-centered prostheses and implants \n\n\n\n\n Categories:\n Student Opportunities URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/renewable-energy-vs-nature-conservation-challenges-and-opportunities/ CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/website-calendar-1-15-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010 DTSTAMP:20260820T104618Z CREATED:20260817T101409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T104618Z UID:19547-1791158400-1791590399@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:Taste of Culture: Cultural Heritage in Transition DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n Taste of Culture: Cultural Heritage in Transition\n 5 October 2026\n –\n 9 October 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 & Stakeholders \nLatvian Academy of Culture\, Latvia — Teachers: Ieva Vītola\, Rasa Laua \nUniversidad Francisco de Vitoria\, Spain \nPolytechnic University of Santarém \nExternal stakeholders: Food Markets in Riga — Rīga Central Market · Āgenskalns Market · Vidzeme Market (host study visits during the on-site week\, real-world context for traditional food and consumer culture); Museum and Research Centre “Latvians Abroad” (heritage and research perspective on diaspora foodways and cultural identity); Entrepreneur of traditional food (hands-on workshops and masterclasses\, first-hand entrepreneurial perspective on sustaining traditional products) \n \n \n 2. Course Description \nThe course tackles a real-world challenge: traditional food products and cultural heritage are losing ground to fast food\, globalization\, and cheaper synthetic alternatives. Students work in interdisciplinary\, international teams to develop creative solutions that reconnect younger generations with traditional food culture. \nThe learning journey starts online with lectures on cultural identity and consumer habits\, then moves to Riga for hands-on workshops\, market visits\, stakeholder dialogues\, and group project work with local food producers and cultural entrepreneurs. The programme places strong emphasis on intercultural collaboration\, critical thinking\, and holistic understanding of sustainability as a cross-sectoral theme — bridging cultural heritage\, community development\, entrepreneurship\, environmental responsibility\, and creative industries. \n \n \n 3. Learning Journey \nOnline sessions (14\, 21\, 28 September 2026 · 16:00–18:00 CET · 8h synchronous + independent and group work): Three sessions combining lectures with independent and group work. Kick-off: course briefing\, objectives and introduction to the challenge; key concepts — cultural heritage (tangible and intangible)\, how globalization and modernization influence traditional products and local identities. Lectures on cultural identity and heritage\, the modern consumer’s taste\, changing consuming habits. Group work in breakout rooms (2–3 students) — tell each other about one traditional food in your country. Homework briefing: choose one traditional food in your country and make its “Dating Profile of local/national traditional food” (using template). Independent work — research and prepare the “Dating Profile” for the chosen local/national traditional food. \nOn-site sessions (5–9 October 2026 · Riga · 40h): Participants work in interdisciplinary teams to explore the topic “Taste of Culture: Cultural Heritage in Transition — Sustaining Traditional Products in the 21st Century”\, addressing challenges related to preserving cultural identity\, supporting local producers\, balancing authenticity with innovation\, and promoting sustainable cultural practices in a globalized world. Hands-on workshops and masterclasses with traditional food producers. Study visits to local markets\, museums\, cultural enterprises and traditional production spaces. Stakeholder dialogues with cultural practitioners\, entrepreneurs\, sustainability experts and community representatives. Creative sessions integrating storytelling\, design thinking\, intercultural exchange and community-based learning. Group projects focused on developing innovative ideas or concepts for sustaining and promoting traditional cultural products in contemporary society. \nFollow-up & reflection: Reflective learning logs and final group deliverable. Individual reflection on heritage\, sustainability and entrepreneurship. \n \n \n 4. Learning Objectives \n\nUnderstand the socio-cultural and environmental value of heritage-based products.\nCollaborate with real stakeholders to co-design viable strategies for increasing the relevance and appeal of traditional products.\nDevelop creative\, sustainable\, and culturally sensitive solutions aligned with EU priorities (Green / Digital transitions).\nStrengthen skills in challenge-based learning\, intercultural communication\, and co-creation.\nConnect students with European heritage through cultural heritage.\nFoster intercultural collaboration and dialogue.\n\n \n \n 5. Who Should Apply \nLevel: Undergraduate and postgraduate students from ACE²-EU partner universities. \nFields: Cultural management and event studies · Nutrition and food studies · Social sciences (sociology\, anthropology\, cultural studies) · Audiovisual Communication\, Cinema\, Photography · Environmental sciences\, ecology and sustainability studies · Engineering\, logistics and resource management. Open to any specialization with interest in culture\, heritage\, tourism and creativity. \nLanguage: English B1–B2. \n \n \n 6. Application Process \nApply here: https://forms.gle/5orL9pYVajgJ2WMCA \nDeadline for receipt of applications: 10 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 rasa.laua@lka.edu.lv \nieva.vitola@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 Climate Change & Mental Health Resilience \n\n\n \n Person-centered prostheses and implants \n\n\n\n\n Categories:\n Student Opportunities URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/taste-of-culture-cultural-heritage-in-transition/ CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/website-calendar-1-1-5-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010 DTSTAMP:20260820T104455Z CREATED:20260817T103000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T104455Z UID:19552-1791158400-1791590399@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:Civilian Contingency Planning: C2PE BISR DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n Civilian Contingency Planning: C2PE BISR\n 5 October 2026\n –\n 9 October 2026\n \nCourse Type: Applied Blended Challenge (ABC) ProgrammeDates: Online component — September 2026 · On-site component — 05–09 October 2026\, SkopjeCredits: 3 ECTS credits and a certificate of attendance \nCivil protection and emergency response increasingly demand professionals capable of acting across institutional boundaries in complex emergencies — from cyber attacks and blackouts to floodings and hybrid threats. This ABC tackles a real-world challenge: How can civil\, military\, technical and social actors design and operate integrated contingency plans that hold up under pressure? \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: Goce Delcev University & Military Academy General Mihailo Apostolski\, North Macedonia — Teachers: Prof. Dr. Sci. Jugoslav Achkoski\, Prof. Dr. Sci. Biljana Karovska Andonovska \nUniversidad Francisco de Vitoria\, Spain — Teacher: Prof. Dr. Sci. Eduardo Pilo de la Fuente \nCarinthia University of Applied Sciences\, Austria — Teacher: M.A. Gerlinde Koppitsch (Lecturer in English EAP/ESP) \nExternal stakeholders: Civil protection authorities (operational frameworks\, field visits\, real emergency response context); Defence and security institutions (civil–military cooperation\, tabletop simulations\, strategic perspectives); Emergency management agencies (risk assessment methods\, integrated contingency planning practice); Humanitarian organisations (coordination perspectives\, community resilience and preparedness) \n \n \n 2. Course Description \nCivil protection and emergency response increasingly demand professionals capable of acting across institutional boundaries in complex emergencies — from cyber attacks and blackouts to floodings and hybrid threats. This ABC tackles a real-world challenge: How can civil\, military\, technical and social actors design and operate integrated contingency plans that hold up under pressure? \nWorking alongside academic and institutional experts from North Macedonia\, Spain and Austria\, students engage with EU/NATO and national emergency frameworks\, risk assessment methods\, communication strategies and integrated response protocols. They participate in tabletop simulations\, field visits and practical drills organised in cooperation with key national institutions\, learning to translate theory into operational decisions. \n \n \n 3. Learning Journey \nOnline sessions (September 2026 · ~30h synchronous): Lectures\, case studies and interactive group exercises. Exploration of EU/NATO and national emergency frameworks. Risk assessment methods and communication strategies in emergency situations. Active participation is essential — students work in small international groups\, attend scheduled sessions\, and self-coordinate meeting times with their team during September 2026. \nOn-site sessions (5–9 October 2026 · ~35h · Skopje): Workshops and expert lectures from academic and professional partners. Tabletop simulations on realistic emergency scenarios (cyber attacks\, blackouts\, floodings\, hybrid threats). Field visits to relevant facilities and operational sites. Practical drills with civil protection\, defence and security stakeholders. Interdisciplinary teamwork under simulated pressure. Co-creation of integrated contingency plans. \nFollow-up / reflection: After the onsite week\, students engage in guided reflection to evaluate individual and team performance\, identify lessons learned and teamwork dynamics\, consolidate knowledge and develop critical thinking about preparedness\, and translate experience into improved professional practice and a culture of resilience in their communities. \n \n \n 4. Learning Objectives \n\nUnderstand and explain the principles and structure of civilian contingency planning.\nConduct basic risk assessments and contribute to resource allocation and emergency coordination.\nApply crisis management skills in simulated emergency scenarios.\nDemonstrate effective leadership\, teamwork and decision-making under pressure.\nUse digital tools and simulation methods to support integrated security responses.\nContribute to building resilience and a culture of preparedness within their communities.\n\n \n \n 5. Who Should Apply \nLevel: Undergraduate and postgraduate students from ACE²-EU partner universities. \nFields: Social Sciences (Psychology\, Social Work\, Public Policy) · Information Technology · Law · Engineering · Security Studies. \nSuitable for those interested in: Emergency and crisis management · Civil protection and public safety · Security and defence studies · Disaster risk reduction and resilience · Civil–military cooperation and coordination. \nLanguage: Minimum B2 English (active participation in discussions\, teamwork and presentations required). \n \n \n 6. Application Process \nApply here: https://forms.gle/KTbNwi6cNaGJnCSF7 \nDeadline for receipt of applications: 15 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 jugoslav.ackoski@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 Climate Change & Mental Health Resilience \n\n\n \n Person-centered prostheses and implants \n\n\n\n\n Categories:\n Student Opportunities URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/civilian-contingency-planning-c2pe-bisr/ CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/website-calendar-1-21-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017 DTSTAMP:20260831T115644Z CREATED:20260831T113721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T115644Z UID:20032-1791763200-1792195199@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:Cities That Care: Flood Resilience DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n Cities That Care: Flood Resilience\n 12 October 2026\n –\n 16 October 2026\n \nCourse Type: Applied Blended Challenge (ABC)Duration: Total workload 80 hours — Synchronous online: ~15h · On-site: ~35h · Independent and group work: ~30hDates: Online component — 28 September–2 October 2026 · On-site component — 12–16 October 2026\, Girionys\, Kaunas District\, LithuaniaCredits: 3 ECTS credits and a certificate of attendance \nCities That Care: Flood Resilience is an interdisciplinary Applied Blended Challenge bringing together approximately 45 students from nine countries to explore how cities and communities can prepare for\, respond to and recover from floods. The course connects climate change and flood processes with public health\, economics\, sustainable buildings\, urban surface water management\, green infrastructure\, hydrotechnical structures\, spatial planning\, emergency evacuation and community safety. \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: Lietuvos inzinerijos kolegija HEI — Gitana Vyčienė\, Skaistė Mencevičienė\, Egidijus Kasiulis\, Vaiva Stravinskienė\, Edita Abalikštienė \nPartner Institutions: Escola Superior de Saúde de Santarém – ESSS\, Portugal (Maria José Nogueira\, PhD\, Adjunct Professor); Carinthia University of Applied Sciences\, Austria (Evan Vincent\, MSc Junior Researcher) \nExternal stakeholders: Lithuanian Riflemen’s Union\, Kaunas Hydroelectric Power Plant \n \n \n 2. Course Overview \nCities That Care: Flood Resilience is an interdisciplinary Applied Blended Challenge bringing together approximately 45 students from nine countries to explore how cities and communities can prepare for\, respond to and recover from floods. \nThe course connects climate change and flood processes with public health\, economics\, sustainable buildings\, urban surface water management\, green infrastructure\, hydrotechnical structures\, spatial planning\, emergency evacuation and community safety. \nDuring the online component\, students will develop a shared understanding of flood resilience and investigate flood-related challenges in their own countries. During the physical mobility in Lithuania\, they will participate in workshops\, field visits\, practical mapping activities and stakeholder engagement. \nWorking in international and interdisciplinary teams\, students will compare challenges from different countries and develop practical solutions for safer\, more sustainable and flood-resilient cities. No prior specialised knowledge of flood management is required. \n \n \n 3. Learning Journey \nOnline sessions: The online component will prepare students for the physical mobility and establish a shared interdisciplinary foundation. Students will be introduced to the ABC learning approach\, the ACE²-EU Alliance and the main course challenge. They will explore the relationships between climate change\, floods\, public health\, economic impacts\, sustainable construction and urban resilience. Participants will also begin working in international groups. As a preparatory assignment\, students will identify five important flood-related problems in their country and consider possible ways to address them. Their findings will be developed into short presentations for the first day of the on-site programme. \nOnsite sessions: Dates: 12–16 October 2026. Main location: Liepų St. 1\, Girionys\, Kaunas District\, Lithuania. Additional locations: Kaunas city and the Kaunas region. The physical mobility will combine workshops\, practical exercises\, stakeholder engagement\, challenge-based teamwork and field visits. \nStudents will explore: flood management and urban surface water management; climate change and changing flood risks; sustainable and flood-resilient buildings; green roofs and nature-based solutions; health and economic consequences of floods; hydrotechnical structures and hydroelectric infrastructure; spatial data and map-based flood assessment; identification of safer territories; emergency preparedness and evacuation during floods; the role of wetlands in water retention and ecosystem resilience. \nField activities will include visits to Nemunas Island\, a hydroelectric power plant and the Dubrava wetland. Students will also engage with the Lithuanian Riflemen’s Union to examine community preparedness and evacuation during flood emergencies. \nInternational teams will use the knowledge gathered during the online and on-site components to develop integrated proposals for more flood-resilient cities and communities. \nFollow-up / reflection: At the end of the physical mobility\, student teams will present their proposed solutions and receive feedback from lecturers\, peers and participating stakeholders. Learning will be consolidated through: final interdisciplinary group presentations; peer and lecturer feedback; a short individual reflection; a final group output describing the challenge\, proposed solution\, expected benefits and possible implementation steps; dissemination of selected results through ACE²-EU communication channels\, where appropriate. \n \n \n 4. Learning Objectives \n\nTo analyse how climate change\, urban development and land use influence flood risk.\nTo examine the health\, social and economic consequences of floods.\nTo evaluate structural and nature-based flood resilience measures.\nTo apply spatial data and maps to assess flood-prone areas and identify safer locations.\nTo explore the role of sustainable buildings\, green roofs\, wetlands and urban surface water systems in flood resilience.\nTo understand the functions and limitations of hydrotechnical structures.\nTo examine emergency preparedness\, community response and evacuation during flood events.\nTo compare flood-related challenges and practices in different European countries.\nTo design an interdisciplinary and locally relevant flood resilience solution.\nTo strengthen intercultural teamwork\, communication\, presentation and reflective learning skills.\n\n \n \n 5. Learning Outcomes \nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to: \n\nExplain the relationships between climate change\, urbanisation and flood risk.\nIdentify the main environmental\, health\, social and economic impacts of floods.\nAnalyse flood-related challenges using spatial data\, maps and field observations.\nDistinguish between structural\, non-structural and nature-based flood management measures.\nAssess the potential contribution of sustainable buildings\, green roofs\, wetlands and hydrotechnical structures to flood resilience.\nIdentify safer areas and consider evacuation needs during flood emergencies.\nCompare flood challenges and possible solutions from different European countries.\nIntegrate engineering\, environmental\, economic\, health and community perspectives into a proposed solution.\nWork effectively in an international and interdisciplinary team.\nPresent and justify an evidence-informed flood resilience proposal.\nReflect critically on their learning and contribution to the group challenge.\n\n \n \n 6. Who Should Apply \nThis course may be suitable for students from ACE²-EU partner universities enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate programs in the following fields: Civil environmental and water engineering · Architecture and sustainable construction · Urban and regional planning · Geography\, geoinformatics and spatial planning · Environmental sciences and ecology · Climate change and sustainability · Public health and healthcare · Economics\, business and public administration · Emergency management and civil protection · Social sciences and community development. \nThis course may be suitable for those who have an interest in: climate adaptation\, resilient cities\, disaster risk reduction\, interdisciplinary teamwork\, international cooperation\, practical field activities and the development of real-world solutions. \nRecommended Language Level: English B1–B2. This is mandatory\, as English is the working language of ACE²-EU courses. \n \n \n 7. Application Process \nApply here: https://forms.gle/47qtNjfSRLf8RELX8 \nDeadline for receipt of applications: 15-09-2026 \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. \nFurther Information: Course coordinator Edita Abalikštienė — edita.abalikstiene@lik.tech \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 Person-centered prostheses and implants \n\n\n\n\n Categories:\n Student Opportunities URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/cities-that-care-flood-resilience/ CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Website-calendar-facebookLinkedin.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024 DTSTAMP:20260820T103048Z CREATED:20260812T170731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T103048Z UID:19447-1792368000-1792799999@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 Los Madroños / Hospital Nacional de Parapléjicos de España \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 Los Madroños): 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 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/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:19542-1792368000-1792799999@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;VALUE=DATE:20261026 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261031 DTSTAMP:20260820T102627Z CREATED:20260813T091017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T102627Z UID:19488-1792972800-1793404799@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 Eng. Catalin Chimerel\, Lecturer PhD Maria Rocselana Verdes \nLatvian Academy of Culture (Latvia): Mg. art. Aija Lūse \nSantarém Polytechnic University: PhD\, MSc\, RNMH\, Maria José Nogueira; PhD\, MSc Lígia Eduarda Pereira Monterroso \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 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:20260820T102440Z CREATED:20260817T095719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T102440Z UID:19532-1792972800-1793404799@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 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:20260820T102321Z CREATED:20260817T100215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T102321Z UID:19537-1792972800-1793404799@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 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:19709-1792972800-1793404799@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:16511-1793174400-1793376000@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:19483-1793577600-1794009599@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 END:VCALENDAR