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SUMMARY:ACEploration Mission No. 2 – A Celebration of Bioeconomy\, Innovation\, and European Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:ACEploration Mission No. 2 – A Celebration of Bioeconomy\, Innovation\, and European Collaboration\n\n\n\n\nBetween July 2–5\, 2025\, the Santarém Polytechnic University in Portugal will host the ACEploration Mission No. 2\, a flagship event of the ACE²-EU European University Alliance. This event brings together academic\, research\, and industry representatives from across Europe to explore collaborative opportunities in education\, innovation\, and service to society. \nTheme: The Bioeconomy – Science\, Products\, Lifestyle & Culture \nFocusing on the intersection between tradition and innovation\, this ACEploration explores the bioeconomy through the lens of sustainable food systems\, with wine serving as a concrete example. From scientific innovation in agriculture and nutrition to the cultural dimensions of food and tourism\, the event highlights how bioeconomy can contribute to sustainability\, health\, and regional development. \nKey Highlights \n\nInteractive sessions on pedagogical innovation\, sustainability\, and interdisciplinary course design\nPresentations and pitch sessions for joint programmes and mobility opportunities\nLocal stakeholder engagement\, including visits to regional institutions and a wine tasting experience at Agrária Winery\nCultural immersion\, including a city tour of Santarém and a river cruise on the Tagus in Valada do Ribatejo\nTeam-building activities\, such as a surf outing to Peniche beach\n\n  \nObjectives \nACEploration missions are designed to: \n\nFacilitate co-creation of joint academic programmes\nIdentify opportunities for collaborative research and mobility\nPromote interdisciplinary learning and challenge-based pedagogy\nStrengthen ties among the 9 partner universities of the ACE²-EU Alliance\n\nThis event is part of a series of 9 ACEplorations\, each hosted by one member institution of the alliance\, focused on discovering and showcasing unique areas for partnership and innovation \nAbout ACE²-EU \nACE²-EU (Applied\, Connected\, Entrepreneurial & Engaged European University) is a transnational alliance of 9 European universities committed to building a sustainable\, inclusive\, and forward-thinking inter-university campus. By integrating applied learning\, stakeholder engagement\, and digital tools\, ACE²-EU addresses major societal challenges such as the green and digital transitions. \nWe warmly welcome all participants to Santarém – and to a future shaped by knowledge\, cooperation\, and shared European values.
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Active Learning
DESCRIPTION:Call for Participation\nCourse title: An Introduction to Active Learning\nDate: July 10\, 2025 Time: 12:00–14:00 CET (Online – synchronous)\nOrganized by: “Constantin Brâncuși” University of Târgu-Jiu\, Romania\nDeadline for registration: July 9\, 2025 A certificate of attendance will be provided. \n\n\nObjectives of the Call\n\n\nThis ALES course is part of the ACE2-EU Alliance’s joint effort to strengthen innovation in university teaching\, with a focus on learner engagement\, inclusivity\, and digital transformation. The course supports academic staff and digital learning professionals in applying active learning principles across various educational settings — online\, hybrid\, and in-person. \n\n\nCourse Description\n\n\nAn Introduction to Active Learning is an interactive\, 2-hour online session designed to: \n\nIntroduce the pedagogical foundations of active learning.\nDemonstrate inclusive strategies (UDL) and practical digital tools (e.g.\, Padlet\, MS Teams).\nOffer a hands-on group activity in breakout rooms.\nFoster reflection on teaching practices and potential for curriculum enhancement in ACE2-EU programs.\n\n\n\nTarget Group\n\n\n\nUniversity teaching staff involved in digital\, hybrid\, or blended teaching formats (COILs\, MOOCs\, BIPs\, joint degrees).\nInstructional designers\, e-learning coordinators\, or educational developers.\nEarly-career academics transitioning to learner-centered teaching.\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\nBy the end of the course\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand and explain the core principles of active learning and their relevance within the educational process.\nDesign a teaching activity using active learning strategies and adapt it for inclusivity.\nUse digital tools to support participation\, reflection\, and interaction.\nIdentify opportunities to apply active learning in their own contexts.\n\n\n\nStructure & Methodology\n\n\nThe 2-hour session includes: \n\nIntroductory presentation and icebreaker\nShort theory segment + examples\nDemonstration of digital tools\nBreakout room task: co-design of an active learning activity\nGroup reflection and feedback session\nPost-course feedback and certificate instructions\n\nThe delivery model embraces the Active Digital Learning Model\, integrating elements from: \n\nChallenge-Based Learning (CBL): through collaborative group tasks simulating authentic instructional design\nUniversal Design for Learning (UDL): by modeling inclusive digital practices and encouraging accessibility in participant outputs\nExperiential Learning: participants experience strategies as learners\, then reflect on their application\nSynchronous online facilitation: through real-time collaboration in Microsoft Teams using tools like Padlet and shared documents\n\nThis approach emphasizes learning by doing\, collaboration\, and pedagogical inclusivity in digital higher education. \n\n\nRegistration and Participation\n\n\nhttps://forms.gle/MgJzUqD7pbqdEEz87 \nThe deadline to register is July 9\, 2025. \nParticipants must attend the full session and contribute to collaborative tasks. \n\n\nCertification\n\n\nA certificate of attendance will be issued by the course organizers upon successful participation. The certificate will list: \n\nCourse title\nLearning outcomes\nDeveloped competences\nDuration (2 hours synchronous online)\n\n\n\nContact & Coordination\n\n\nFor any questions or support related to the course\, please contact: \n“Constantin Brâncuși” University: \n\nMihaela Giurgiulescu – giurgiulescu@e-ucb.ro\nLoredana Pătrșcoiu – patrascoiu@utgjiu.ro\nElena Paliță – palita@e-ucb.ro\n\nDownload PROPOSAL
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