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SUMMARY:ACTYouth – Youth in action: young people as agents of change in rural communities
DESCRIPTION:Date/Period: 1st semester 2025-2026\n \nDeadline for registration: 15 of September\nhttps://forms.gle/9NwsQqxk9sseUYYw5 \nParticipants must attend the full session and contribute to collaborative tasks. \n  \n1st week – September 29 to October 3 (online) \n2nd week – October 6 to 10 (online) \n3rd week – October 13 to 17 (face-to-face)  \n4th week – October 27 to 31 (online) \n  \nDaily Schedule : (Brussels time) (Online – synchronous/asyncronous or Onsite) \n\n\n\nWeek \nOnline Synchronous & Face-to-face hours \nAsynchronous & Autonomous Hours \nTotal Hours \n\n\nWeeks 1 & 2 – Online (moderate) \n10h \n24h \n34h \n\n\nWeek 3 – Face-to-Face (intensive) \n27h \n3h \n30h \n\n\nWeek 4 – Online (reflective) \n6h \n20h \n26h \n\n\nTOTAL \n43h \n47h \n90h \n\n\n\n  \n\n Objectives of the Call\n\n\nEmpower youth to become active agents of change in rural communities.\nEnable students to identify local challenges\, voice their concerns\, and co-design solutions.\nFoster youth-centered\, inclusive development by connecting students\, universities\, and local stakeholders.\nPromote social inclusion\, participatory democracy\, and sustainable innovation.\n\n\n Course Shourt Description\n\nACTYouth – Youth in Action: Young People as Agents of Change in Rural Communities is a 4-week Applied Blended Challenge (ABC) program combining online and face-to-face learning. Students will work in international teams to tackle real-world problems faced by rural youth\, culminating in the design and presentation of community-based project proposals. \n\n Target Group\n\nEspecially suited for students passionate about youth engagement\, community development\, and social innovation\, regardless of academic background. \n\n Learning Objectives\n\nParticipants will: \n\nIdentify and critically analyze challenges in rural youth contexts.\nCollaborate with peers and local stakeholders.\nCo-design impactful\, community-based projects.\nDevelop key transversal skills:\n\nCritical thinking & problem-solving\nCommunication & advocacy\nCreativity & innovation\nProject planning & leadership\nIntercultural awareness & teamwork\n\n\nReflect on their development as change-makers.\n\n\n Structure & Methodology\n\nFormat: Blended (online + in-person in Santarém\, Portugal) \nDuration: 4 weeks (90 hours total; 3 ECTS) \n\nWeeks 1–2: Online sessions and tasks\nWeek 3: Face-to-face training and fieldwork\nWeek 4: Online closing sessions and reflection\n\n\n Certification\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 (90h/3ECTSsynchronous online/onsite)\n\n\n Contact & Coordination\n\nFor any questions or support related to the course\, please contact: \nSantarém Polytechnic University \nPerpétua Santos Silva – perpetua.silva@ese.ipsantarem.pt   \nTatiana Ferreira – tatiana. ferreira@ese.ipsantarem.pt
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/actyouth-youth-in-action-young-people-as-agents-of-change-in-rural-communities/
CATEGORIES:WP2
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LOCATION:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/actyouth-youth-in-action-young-people-as-agents-of-change-in-rural-communities/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTSTAMP:20260521T211636
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Cities: Managing Sustainable Cities
DESCRIPTION:Online: 6-9 October 2025
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/sustainable-cities-managing-sustainable-cities/
CATEGORIES:WP2
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTSTAMP:20260521T211636
CREATED:20250731T074256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T074256Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Cities: Environmental\, Social\, and Economic Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Online: 6-9 October 2025
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/sustainable-cities-environmental-social-and-economic-challenges/
CATEGORIES:WP2
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTSTAMP:20260521T211636
CREATED:20250731T083820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T083820Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Cities: Re-designing Public Spaces – PlatzDa!
DESCRIPTION:Online: 6-9 October 2025
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/sustainable-cities-re-designing-public-spaces-platzda/
CATEGORIES:WP2
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251011
DTSTAMP:20260521T211636
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SUMMARY:ACTYouth – Youth in action: young people as agents of change in rural communities
DESCRIPTION:Date/Period: 1st semester 2025-2026  \nDeadline for registration: 15 of September\nhttps://forms.gle/9NwsQqxk9sseUYYw5 \nParticipants must attend the full session and contribute to collaborative tasks. \n  \n1st week – September 29 to October 3 (online) \n2nd week – October 6 to 10 (online) \n3rd week – October 13 to 17 (face-to-face)  \n4th week – October 27 to 31 (online) \n  \nDaily Schedule : (Brussels time) (Online – synchronous/asyncronous or Onsite) \n\n\n\nWeek \nOnline Synchronous & Face-to-face hours \nAsynchronous & Autonomous Hours \nTotal Hours \n\n\nWeeks 1 & 2 – Online (moderate) \n10h \n24h \n34h \n\n\nWeek 3 – Face-to-Face (intensive) \n27h \n3h \n30h \n\n\nWeek 4 – Online (reflective) \n6h \n20h \n26h \n\n\nTOTAL \n43h \n47h \n90h \n\n\n\n  \n\n Objectives of the Call\n\n\nEmpower youth to become active agents of change in rural communities.\nEnable students to identify local challenges\, voice their concerns\, and co-design solutions.\nFoster youth-centered\, inclusive development by connecting students\, universities\, and local stakeholders.\nPromote social inclusion\, participatory democracy\, and sustainable innovation.\n\n\n Course Shourt Description\n\nACTYouth – Youth in Action: Young People as Agents of Change in Rural Communities is a 4-week Applied Blended Challenge (ABC) program combining online and face-to-face learning. Students will work in international teams to tackle real-world problems faced by rural youth\, culminating in the design and presentation of community-based project proposals. \n\n Target Group\n\nEspecially suited for students passionate about youth engagement\, community development\, and social innovation\, regardless of academic background. \n\n Learning Objectives\n\nParticipants will: \n\nIdentify and critically analyze challenges in rural youth contexts.\nCollaborate with peers and local stakeholders.\nCo-design impactful\, community-based projects.\nDevelop key transversal skills:\n\nCritical thinking & problem-solving\nCommunication & advocacy\nCreativity & innovation\nProject planning & leadership\nIntercultural awareness & teamwork\n\n\nReflect on their development as change-makers.\n\n\n Structure & Methodology\n\nFormat: Blended (online + in-person in Santarém\, Portugal) \nDuration: 4 weeks (90 hours total; 3 ECTS) \n\nWeeks 1–2: Online sessions and tasks\nWeek 3: Face-to-face training and fieldwork\nWeek 4: Online closing sessions and reflection\n\n\n Certification\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 (90h/3ECTSsynchronous online/onsite)\n\n\n Contact & Coordination\n\nFor any questions or support related to the course\, please contact: \nSantarém Polytechnic University \nPerpétua Santos Silva – perpetua.silva@ese.ipsantarem.pt   \nTatiana Ferreira – tatiana. ferreira@ese.ipsantarem.pt
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/actyouth-youth-in-action-young-people-as-agents-of-change-in-rural-communities-2/
CATEGORIES:WP2
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LOCATION:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/actyouth-youth-in-action-young-people-as-agents-of-change-in-rural-communities-2/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T211636
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SUMMARY:ACE²-EU Alliance to Host Student Workshop for E-Campus Development
DESCRIPTION:The ACE2-EU Alliance is pleased to announce an upcoming student workshop focused on the development of the ACE2-EU e-campus. Recognizing students as key stakeholders\, this session is designed to gather their diverse and valuable perspectives directly. \nThe workshop will present the envisioned structure of the ACE2-EU e-Campus and facilitate focused discussions to gather detailed student requirements and feedback. This input is crucial for ensuring the platform is intuitive\, effective\, and tailored to the needs of its primary users. \nThe workshop will take place online on Friday\, October 10\, 2025\, at 12:00 CET. \nThis initiative underscores the Alliance’s commitment to a collaborative and user-centered approach in building its digital future.
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/ace2-eu-alliance-to-host-student-workshop-for-e-campus-development/
CATEGORIES:Staff Opportunities,Student Opportunities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251014
DTSTAMP:20260521T211636
CREATED:20250731T073444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T073444Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Cities: Managing Sustainable Cities
DESCRIPTION:Online: 13 October 2025
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/sustainable-cities-managing-sustainable-cities-2/
CATEGORIES:WP2
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251014
DTSTAMP:20260521T211636
CREATED:20250731T074349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T074349Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Cities: Environmental\, Social\, and Economic Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Online: 13 October 2025
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/sustainable-cities-environmental-social-and-economic-challenges-2/
CATEGORIES:WP2
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251014
DTSTAMP:20260521T211636
CREATED:20250731T083859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T083859Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Cities: Re-designing Public Spaces – PlatzDa!
DESCRIPTION:Online: 13 October 2025
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/sustainable-cities-re-designing-public-spaces-platzda-2/
CATEGORIES:WP2
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251018
DTSTAMP:20260521T211636
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SUMMARY:ACE²-EU ABC: ACTYouth – Youth in action: young people as agents of change in rural communities
DESCRIPTION:Date/Period: 1st semester 2025-2026 \n1st week – September 29 to October 3 (online) \n2nd week – October 6 to 10 (online) \n3rd week – October 13 to 17 (face-to-face) \n4th week – October 27 to 31 (online) \nDaily Schedule : (Brussels time) (Online – synchronous/asyncronous or Onsite) \n\n\n\nWeek\nOnline Synchronous & Face-to-face hours\nAsynchronous & Autonomous Hours\nTotal Hours\n\n\nWeeks 1 & 2 – Online (moderate)\n10h\n24h\n34h\n\n\nWeek 3 – Face-to-Face (intensive)\n27h\n3h\n30h\n\n\nWeek 4 – Online (reflective)\n6h\n20h\n26h\n\n\nTOTAL \n43h \n47h \n90h \n\n\n\nOrganized by: \nSantarém Polytechnic University (IPSantarem) – Portugal \nLatvian Academy of Culture (LAC) – Latvia \nUniversity Constantin Brâncusi (UCB) – Romania \nDeadline for registration: 15 of September\, 23:59 \nA certificate of attendance will be provided. \n\n Objectives of the Call\n\n\nEmpower youth to become active agents of change in rural communities.\nEnable students to identify local challenges\, voice their concerns\, and co-design solutions.\nFoster youth-centered\, inclusive development by connecting students\, universities\, and local stakeholders.\nPromote social inclusion\, participatory democracy\, and sustainable innovation.\n\n\n Course Shourt Description\n\nACTYouth – Youth in Action: Young People as Agents of Change in Rural Communities is a 4-week Applied Blended Challenge (ABC) program combining online and face-to-face learning. Students will work in international teams to tackle real-world problems faced by rural youth\, culminating in the design and presentation of community-based project proposals. \n\n Target Group\n\nEspecially suited for students passionate about youth engagement\, community development\, and social innovation\, regardless of academic background. \n\n Learning Objectives\n\nParticipants will: \n\nIdentify and critically analyze challenges in rural youth contexts.\nCollaborate with peers and local stakeholders.\nCo-design impactful\, community-based projects.\nDevelop key transversal skills:\n\nCritical thinking & problem-solving\nCommunication & advocacy\nCreativity & innovation\nProject planning & leadership\nIntercultural awareness & teamwork\n\n\nReflect on their development as change-makers.\n\n\n Structure & Methodology\n\n  Format: Blended (online + in-person in Santarém\, Portugal) \n  Duration: 4 weeks (90 hours total; 3 ECTS) \n\nWeeks 1–2: Online sessions and tasks\nWeek 3: Face-to-face training and fieldwork\nWeek 4: Online closing sessions and reflection\n\n  6. Registration and Participation \nhttps://forms.gle/9NwsQqxk9sseUYYw5 \nParticipants must attend the full session and contribute to collaborative tasks. \n\n Certification\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 (90h/3ECTSsynchronous online/onsite)\n\n\n Contact & Coordination\n\nFor any questions or support related to the course\, please contact: \nSantarém Polytechnic University \nPerpétua Santos Silva – perpetua.silva@ese.ipsantarem.pt \nTatiana Ferreira – tatiana. ferreira@ese.ipsantarem.pt \nFor question you can send a email to: Ace-com@e-ucb.ro
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/actyouth-youth-in-action-young-people-as-agents-of-change-in-rural-communities-3/
LOCATION:IPSantarém – Portugal\, Instituto Politécnico De Santarém\, Santarém\, Portugal
CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251013T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251013T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T211636
CREATED:20251007T063705Z
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SUMMARY:ACE-Com Meeting - October 13\, 2025\, 14:00 (Romanian time)
DESCRIPTION:The ACE-Com Member will convene on October 13\, 2025\, at 14:00 (Romanian time)\, on Zoom platform\, for a strategic coordination session dedicated to finalising preparations for a series of major organisational events taking place in the final quarter of the year. \nThis meeting represents a pivotal moment for aligning communication efforts\, refining promotional strategies\, and ensuring coherence across all visual and editorial materials connected to the following initiatives: \n\nKaleidoscope Culture Festival – a detailed review of the promotional assets\, including the agenda\, brochure\, and posters. The committee will finalise responsibilities related to photography\, video reels\, and testimonial collection\, aiming to highlight the festival’s diversity and creative spirit through dynamic storytelling and visual coherence.\nAnnual Congress – a final synchronisation of communication deliverables\, focusing on agenda design\, promotional materials\, and event branding. Discussions will emphasise narrative consistency\, audience engagement\, and documentation through high-quality visual content.\nABC Event – consolidation of all promotional and editorial outputs\, ensuring that the event identity and key messages are effectively communicated across channels. The session will also outline logistical and creative responsibilities for photo and video documentation.\nWP7 Face-to-Face Meeting – assessment of the remaining communication tasks and deliverables\, identifying final steps for completion and visibility enhancement from a dissemination perspective.\nOther Discussions and Emerging Needs – space for open dialogue regarding additional communication requirements and opportunities for synergy across projects.
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/ace-com-meeting-october-13-2025-1400-romanian-time-2/
CATEGORIES:Events & Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251021
DTSTAMP:20260521T211636
CREATED:20251020T055827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T060132Z
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SUMMARY:Mobility Photo Competition - “What does mobility mean to me?”
DESCRIPTION:The ACE²-EU European University Alliance invites all students from partner universities to join the Mobility Photo Competition 2025! \nThis year’s theme\, “What does mobility mean to me?”\, celebrates the experiences\, emotions\, and discoveries of students who have participated in ACE²-EU mobility activities. Share your unique perspective through photography and storytelling! \nWhy participate? \n\nYour photo will be featured in the Digital Mobility Exhibition\nWinners receive ACE²-EU promotional gifts and digital certificates of recognition\nSelected photos will be shared on the Alliance’s social media channels\n\nKey Dates \n\nCampaign launch: 20 October 2025\nSubmission deadline: 23 October 2025\, 08:00 am (Germany time)\nPublic voting: 23–24 October 2025\nWinner announcement: 24 October 2025 during the ACE²-EU Congress\n\nHow to participate \n\nUpload your original photo via the official form 👉 https://forms.gle/7W2C3h83c5qPavnAA\nAdd a short caption (up to 15 words)\nInclude your name\, surname\, institution\, and email address\nOptionally\, select one of the following categories:\n\nMost Inspiring Moment\nFunniest Experience\nBest Cultural Connection\nMost Creative Interpretation\n\n\n\nIf you experience technical issues with the form\, please send your photo to: ace-com@e-ucb.ro \n  \nMobility Photo Competition Guide
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/mobility-photo-competition-what-does-mobility-mean-to-me/
CATEGORIES:Events & Meetings,Student Opportunities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251025
DTSTAMP:20260521T211636
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Cities: Managing Sustainable Cities
DESCRIPTION:Date/Period: 20-24 October 2025\nDaily Schedule: will be provided to the selected students during the last week of September\nOrganized by: Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (Germany)\nRegistration and Participation: https://forms.gle/NkB3b5LbneWWKBscA\nDeadline for registration: 20th September 2025\, 23:59 \nObjectives of the Call \nThe primary objective of the program is to enhance the understanding and strategic relevance of urban sustainability. It aims to equip students with interdisciplinary tools to: \n\nExplore sustainable urban development through strategic management\, stakeholder engagement\, and policy innovation.\nAddress real-life municipal challenges\, specifically in sustainable mobility and urban transformation in Ingolstadt and Neuburg an der Donau\, Germany.\n\nSpecific objectives include: \n\nCritically assess and benchmark city sustainability performance.\nApply sustainability indicators and strategic management principles.\nCo-create digital\, data-informed solutions for municipal use.\nFoster cross-sectoral collaboration (technology\, governance\, community).\n\nCourse Short Description \nTitle: Sustainable Cities: Managing Sustainable Cities\nFormat: Applied Blended Challenge (ABC) Program\nOrganisers: \n\nHost: Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (THI)\nCo-hosts: Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (CUAS)\nLocation where it will take place: Ingolstadt and Neuburg an der Donau\, Germany\nStakeholder: City of Ingolstadt\n\nShort Description:\nThe “Sustainable Cities: Managing Sustainable Cities” course is a blended\, challenge-based program that immerses students in real-world urban challenges. It combines weekly online learning with an intensive face-to-face project week in Ingolstadt\, where students co-develop strategic policy solutions for local governments. The course integrates sustainability science\, smart city approaches\, stakeholder analysis\, and policy communication tools to foster actionable solutions and entrepreneurial thinking in international student teams. \nECTS: 3 credits \nDuration: \n\nOnline: 6-9 October 2025 (15:00-17:00 CEST) and 13 October 2025 (10:00-12:00 CEST)\nOn-site: 20-24 October 2025\n\nTarget Group \nStudents from ACE2EU partner universities\nQuota: 4 students per university\nProfile: \n\nStudents from diverse academic backgrounds (urban planning\, environmental studies\, business\, public policy\, engineering\, etc.)\nMotivated to work on real-world municipal challenges\nInterested in sustainability\, smart cities\, and international collaboration\n\n  \nExpected skills/attitudes: \n\nWillingness to collaborate in interdisciplinary and intercultural teams\nProactive engagement in both online and face-to-face sessions\nOpenness to entrepreneurial and policy-oriented thinking\n\nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the sustainability and mobility challenges faced by urban areas\, with emphasis on mid-sized European cities.\nAnalyze and benchmark the sustainability performance of cities using global frameworks and indicators (e.g.\, SDG Index\, ISO 37120).\nApply digital and managerial tools to develop solutions for urban transformation.\nEngage with public and private stakeholders\, understanding governance structures and strategic materiality in city planning.\nCo-create actionable strategic concepts\, including executive policy briefs for municipal actors.\nTranslate technical and analytical insights into policy-relevant recommendations and public impact narratives.\nCollaborate in international\, interdisciplinary teams\, enhancing team-building\, communication\, and project management skills.\nCommunicate proposals effectively\, both visually and verbally\, during a final pitch to city stakeholders.\n\nParticipants must attend the full session and contribute to collaborative tasks. \nCertification \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 (10 synchronous online/ 24 onsite + 56 independent and group work)\n\nContact & Coordination \nFor any questions or support related to the course\, please contact:\nTechnische Hochschule Ingolstadt:\nProf. Katherine Roegner – katherine.roegner@thi.de
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/sustainable-cities-managing-sustainable-cities-3/
CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251025
DTSTAMP:20260521T211636
CREATED:20250731T074436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T203154Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Cities: Environmental\, Social\, and Economic Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Date/Period: 20-24 October 2025\nDaily Schedule: will be provided to the selected students during the last week of September\nOrganized by: Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (Germany)\nRegistration and Participation: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5wCjvQo6TadwARSwGqfxwGp-koodfEouQHa6lOpRQRc71SQ/viewform?usp=header\nDeadline for registration: 20th September 2025\, 23:59 \nObjectives of the Call \nThe primary objective of the program is to enhance the understanding and strategic relevance of urban sustainability. It aims to equip students with interdisciplinary tools to: \n\nExplore sustainable urban development with a focus on environmental\, social\, and economic aspects.\nAddress real-life municipal challenges\, specifically in sustainable urban transformation in Ingolstadt\, Germany.\n\nSpecific objectives include: \n\nCritically assess city sustainability performance.\nAnalyze and apply sustainability indicators.\nCo-create plans to attract and retain talent.\nFoster cross-sectoral collaboration (technology\, governance\, community).\n\nCourse Short Description \nTitle: Sustainable Cities: Environmental\, Social\, and Economic Challenges\nFormat: Applied Blended Challenge (ABC) Program \n\nOrganisers: \n\nHost: Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (THI)\nCo-hosts: Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (UFV)\, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (CUAS)\nLocation where it will take place: Ingolstadt\, Germany\nStakeholder: City of Ingolstadt\n\nShort Description:\nThe “Sustainable Cities: Environmental\, Social\, and Economic Challenges” course is a blended\, challenge-based program that immerses students in real-world urban challenges. It combines weekly online learning with an intensive face-to-face project week in Ingolstadt\, where students co-develop strategic policy solutions for local governments. The course integrates sustainability science\, smart city approaches\, stakeholder analysis\, and policy communication tools to foster actionable solutions and entrepreneurial thinking in international student teams. \nECTS: 3 credits \nDuration: \n\nOnline: 6-9 October 2025\, 15:00-17:00 CEST and 13 October 2025\, 10:00-12:00 CEST\nOn-site: 20-24 October 2025\n\nTarget Group \nStudents from ACE2EU partner universities\nQuota: 4 students per university\nProfile: \n\nStudents from diverse academic backgrounds (urban planning\, environmental studies\, business\, public policy\, engineering\, etc.)\nMotivated to work on real-world municipal challenges\nInterested in sustainability\, smart cities\, and international collaboration\n\nExpected skills/attitudes: \n\nWillingness to collaborate in interdisciplinary and intercultural teams\nProactive engagement in both online and face-to-face sessions\nOpenness to entrepreneurial and policy-oriented thinking\n\nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the sustainability challenges faced by urban areas\, with emphasis on mid-sized European cities.\nAnalyze the sustainability performance of cities using global frameworks and indicators (e.g.\, SDG Index\, ISO 37120).\nApply tools to develop solutions for real-life urban issues.\nEngage with public and private stakeholders\, understanding governance structures and strategic materiality in city planning.\nCo-create actionable strategic concepts\, including executive policy briefs for municipal actors.\nTranslate analytical insights into policy-relevant recommendations and public impact narratives.\nCollaborate in international\, interdisciplinary teams\, enhancing team-building\, communication\, and project management skills.\nCommunicate proposals effectively\, both visually and verbally\, during a final pitch to city stakeholders.\n\nParticipants must attend the full session and contribute to collaborative tasks. \nCertification \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 (10 hrs. synchronous online/ 24 hrs. synchronous onsite + 56 hrs. independent and group work)\n\nContact & Coordination \nFor any questions or support related to the course\, please contact:\nTechnische Hochschule Ingolstadt:\nProf. Katherine Roegner – katherine.roegner@thi.de
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/sustainable-cities-environmental-social-and-economic-challenges-3/
CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Cities: Re-designing Public Spaces – PlatzDa!
DESCRIPTION:Date/Period: 20-24 October 2025\nDaily Schedule: will be provided to the selected students during the last week of September\nOrganized by: Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (Germany)\nRegistration and Participation: https://forms.gle/GeHWy8LAmKSjhCt89\nDeadline for registration: 20th September 2025\, 23:59 \nObjectives of the Call \nThe primary objective of the program is to enhance the understanding and strategic relevance of urban sustainability. It aims to equip students with interdisciplinary tools to: \n\nExplore sustainable transformation through participatory and creative interventions.\nAddress real-life municipal challenges in public spaces\, specifically in Ingolstadt\, Germany.\n\nSpecific objectives include: \n\nEnhance the quality of public spaces: Develop concepts to improve the attractiveness and usability of public spaces.\nPromote sustainable urban development: Address climate change adaptation measures such as de-sealing\, greening\, shading\, and providing access to drinking water.\nFoster social interaction: Create spaces for community engagement\, especially for children and young people.\nRevitalize vacant spaces: Develop ideas for the use of vacant ground-floor zones.\nPromote sustainable mobility: Integrate concepts for parking and alternative mobility solutions.\nParticipation and awareness: Actively involve the local population and stakeholders in the transformation process.\n\nCourse Short Description \nTitle: Sustainable Cities: Re-designing Public Spaces – PlatzDa!\nFormat: Applied Blended Challenge (ABC) Program \nOrganisers: \n\nHost: Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (THI)\nCo-hosts: Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (CUAS) and Goce Delcev University (GDU)\nLocation where it will take place: Ingolstadt\, Germany\nStakeholder: City of Ingolstadt\n\nShort Description:\nThe “Sustainable Cities: Re-designing Public Spaces – PlatzDa!” course is a blended\, challenge-based program that immerses students in real-world urban challenges. It combines weekly online learning with an intensive face-to-face project week in Ingolstadt\, where students co-develop solutions for challenges involving the use of vacant and ground-floor spaces. The course integrates sustainability science\, smart city approaches\, stakeholder analysis\, and policy communication tools to foster actionable solutions and entrepreneurial thinking in international student teams. \nECTS: 3 credits \nDuration: \n\nOnline: 6-9 October 2025\, 15:00-17:00 CEST and 13 October 2025\, 10:00-12:00 CEST\nOn-site: 20-24 October 2025\n\nTarget Group \nStudents from ACE2EU partner universities\nQuota: 4 students per university\nProfile: \n\nStudents from diverse academic backgrounds (urban planning\, environmental studies\, business\, public policy\, engineering\, etc.)\nMotivated to work on real-world municipal challenges\nInterested in sustainability\, smart cities\, and international collaboration\n\nExpected skills/attitudes: \n\nWillingness to collaborate in interdisciplinary and intercultural teams\nProactive engagement in both online and face-to-face sessions\nOpenness to entrepreneurial and policy-oriented thinking\n\nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the sustainability and mobility challenges faced by urban areas\, with emphasis on mid-sized European cities.\nCo-create utilization strategies taking climate change adaptation measures\, sustainable mobility\, and social aspects into account.\nTranslate analytical insights into policy-relevant recommendations and public impact narratives.\nCollaborate in international\, interdisciplinary teams\, enhancing team-building\, communication\, and project management skills.\nCommunicate proposals effectively\, both visually and verbally\, during a final pitch to city stakeholders.\n\nParticipants must attend the full session and contribute to collaborative tasks. \nCertification \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 (10 hrs. synchronous online\, 24 hrs. onsite + 56 hrs. independent and group work)\n\nContact & Coordination \nFor any questions or support related to the course\, please contact:\nTechnische Hochschule Ingolstadt:\nProf. Katherine Roegner – katherine.roegner@thi.de
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/sustainable-cities-re-designing-public-spaces-platzda-3/
CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251024T170000
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SUMMARY:ACE²-EU Annual Congress 2025
DESCRIPTION:📩 Invitation – ACE²-EU Annual Congress \nWe are honored to invite you to the ACE²-EU Annual Congress\, the flagship event of our Alliance\, bringing together students\, staff\, researchers\, and institutional leaders from all partner universities. \nThis year’s Congress will also host key governance meetings\, including the Student Advisory Board (SAB)\, the Staff Advisory Board (SFAB)\, and the External Stakeholder Advisory Board (ESAB). \nJoin us to celebrate our achievements\, share ideas\, and shape the future of the ACE²-EU community through collaboration and dialogue.\nSave the date and be part of this important milestone in our Alliance’s journey! \nCongress brochure
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/ace%c2%b2-eu-annual-congress-2025/
CATEGORIES:ACE2EU,Events & Meetings,Staff Opportunities,Student Opportunities
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251024T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T112617Z
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SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Culture Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:Invitation – Kaleidoscope Culture Festival \nWe are excited to invite you to the Kaleidoscope Culture Festival\, a vibrant celebration of the cultural diversity\, creativity\, and collaborative spirit within the ACE²-EU Alliance.\nThe festival will bring together students\, staff\, and partners from all member universities\, showcasing performances\, exhibitions\, interactive activities\, and cross-cultural experiences. \nJoin us to explore the richness of our alliance community\, connect with peers across Europe\, and celebrate our shared values through culture and creativity. \n📌Save the date and be part of this inspiring ACE²-EU experience! \n  \nKaleidoscope programme \nKaleidoscope brochure \n 
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/kaleidoscope-culture-festival-2025/
CATEGORIES:Events & Meetings,Student Opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251101
DTSTAMP:20260521T211636
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SUMMARY:ACTYouth – Youth in action: young people as agents of change in rural communities
DESCRIPTION:Date/Period: 1st semester 2025-2026 \nDeadline for registration: 30 of October\nhttps://forms.gle/MgJzUqD7pbqdEEz87 \nParticipants must attend the full session and contribute to collaborative tasks. \n  \n1st week – September 29 to October 3 (online) \n2nd week – October 6 to 10 (online) \n3rd week – October 13 to 17 (face-to-face)  \n4th week – October 27 to 31 (online) \n  \nDaily Schedule : (Brussels time) (Online – synchronous/asyncronous or Onsite) \n\n\n\nWeek \nOnline Synchronous & Face-to-face hours \nAsynchronous & Autonomous Hours \nTotal Hours \n\n\nWeeks 1 & 2 – Online (moderate) \n10h \n24h \n34h \n\n\nWeek 3 – Face-to-Face (intensive) \n27h \n3h \n30h \n\n\nWeek 4 – Online (reflective) \n6h \n20h \n26h \n\n\nTOTAL \n43h \n47h \n90h \n\n\n\n  \n\n Objectives of the Call\n\n\nEmpower youth to become active agents of change in rural communities.\nEnable students to identify local challenges\, voice their concerns\, and co-design solutions.\nFoster youth-centered\, inclusive development by connecting students\, universities\, and local stakeholders.\nPromote social inclusion\, participatory democracy\, and sustainable innovation.\n\n\n Course Shourt Description\n\nACTYouth – Youth in Action: Young People as Agents of Change in Rural Communities is a 4-week Applied Blended Challenge (ABC) program combining online and face-to-face learning. Students will work in international teams to tackle real-world problems faced by rural youth\, culminating in the design and presentation of community-based project proposals. \n\n Target Group\n\nEspecially suited for students passionate about youth engagement\, community development\, and social innovation\, regardless of academic background. \n\n Learning Objectives\n\nParticipants will: \n\nIdentify and critically analyze challenges in rural youth contexts.\nCollaborate with peers and local stakeholders.\nCo-design impactful\, community-based projects.\nDevelop key transversal skills:\n\nCritical thinking & problem-solving\nCommunication & advocacy\nCreativity & innovation\nProject planning & leadership\nIntercultural awareness & teamwork\n\n\nReflect on their development as change-makers.\n\n\n Structure & Methodology\n\nFormat: Blended (online + in-person in Santarém\, Portugal) \nDuration: 4 weeks (90 hours total; 3 ECTS) \n\nWeeks 1–2: Online sessions and tasks\nWeek 3: Face-to-face training and fieldwork\nWeek 4: Online closing sessions and reflection\n\n\n Certification\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 (90h/3ECTSsynchronous online/onsite)\n\n\n Contact & Coordination\n\nFor any questions or support related to the course\, please contact: \nSantarém Polytechnic University \nPerpétua Santos Silva – perpetua.silva@ese.ipsantarem.pt   \nTatiana Ferreira – tatiana. ferreira@ese.ipsantarem.pt
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/actyouth-youth-in-action-young-people-as-agents-of-change-in-rural-communities-4/
CATEGORIES:WP2
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SUMMARY:Learn more about ARIES Incubator Knowledge Creation Missions #1 – Collaborate for Climate. Design for Impact “Energy & Climate Resilience”
DESCRIPTION:Date/Period: 29th Oct 2025 at 14:00 CET \nLocation: Online\, Zoom \nMeeting Link: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/88226570027?pwd=UBaEI07lrDRPLeBN4kayEPjYQCc4B3.1 \nOrganized by: Knowledge creation team workshop #1 – Sustainable technologies ARC\, CUAS Austria \nCertificate of attendance included : No \nWhat you’ll gain: \nIn this session you will be able to\, \no ✅ Learn more about ARIES Incubator’s vision for Knowledge creation missions\, \no ✅ How can you expand your local project to an alliance wide impact \no ✅ About opportunities to co-create Cross Disciplinary Innovation projects with peers across the Alliance \no ✅ ARIES Incubator support system for Project Proposals & Funding opportunities \nWho should attend: \no Researchers that working on applied and local research projects with \nreal-world outputs (e.g.\, prototypes\, pilots\, policies\, training) with \nsocietal or industry impact \no Researchers that working project ideas that advance or specialise in \nEnergy & Climate Resilience\, and may bridge multiple areas through \ninterdisciplinary approaches \nFor inquiries: \nGeneral & Program related: info.ariesincubator@e-ucb.ro
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/learn-more-about-aries-incubator-knowledge-creation-missions-2-collaborate-for-climate-design-for-impact-energy-climate-resilience/
CATEGORIES:Events & Meetings,Staff Opportunities,Student Opportunities
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251030T160000
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SUMMARY:ALES: “Creating an active learning environment”
DESCRIPTION:Course Type: Active Learning e-Pedagogy Schools (ALES) \n  \nDuration and Timeline:  \n\nCourse components and contact hours: 2 hrs. synchronous online\nOnline component: 30 October 2025\, 14:00–16:00 (CET)\n\n  \nAward\, Credits and Certification  \nOn successful completion of the course\, participants will receive a certificate of attendance. \nOrganized by: \nName of the University (Country) \nCarinthia University of Applied Sciences (Austria) – Lead and Host Institution \nTeachers of the University (Country) \nJanet Brown (CUAS)- Austria \nGerlinde Koppitsch (CUAS) \n   \nCourse Description and Learning Objectives \n“This 2-hour online training aims to support university educators in developing a more student-centered teaching approach through the exploration of cultural influences\, reflective practices and active learning tools. Participants will engage in collaborative tasks\, case discussions and scenario-based exercises to strengthen their teaching strategies and foster inclusive\, participatory learning environments..“ \n  \nCourse Description:\nThis 2-hour online training is part of the Active Learning e-Pedagogy Schools (ALES)\, an initiative within the ACE2-EU Pedagogy Unit. The Pedagogy Unit contributes to the ACE2-EU educational mission by developing training programmes that strengthen a shared pedagogical culture across the Alliance\, focusing on active learning methodologies that include experiential\, challenge-based and work-based learning approaches. \nThe ALES sessions aim to empower university educators to create more student-centered and inclusive learning environments by merging the principles of active learning with innovative digital tools and online pedagogies. \nThrough collaborative tasks\, reflective practices and scenario-based discussions\, participants explore the cultural dimensions of teaching and learning while developing practical strategies for dynamic blended or online classrooms. \nBy integrating active learning with digital pedagogy\, the ALES initiative promotes innovation\, accessibility\, and cross-European collaboration\, enhancing the quality and impact of joint educational programmes within the ACE2-EU Alliance. \nThe structure of the course will be the following: \n\nONLY Online sessions:\n\n\nPre-workshop task: Educator profile\nIntroduction and Icebreaker\nOverview on culture and communication\nCase scenario\nBreakout room tasks on active learning activities\nTeaching and learning success reflection\n\n  \nSpecific learning objectives include: \n\nRaise awareness of the impact of culture on communication and teaching;\nReflect on the educator’s and student’s role in active learning;\nApply active learning tools for a more student-centered and international learning environments;\nDevelop teaching strategies for an active learning classroom.\n\nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to: \n\nRecognise the impact of culture on communication and teaching practices in diverse learning environments;\nReflect on the roles of both educators and students in fostering active and participatory learning;\nApply active learning tools and techniques to promote a more student-centered and international mindset;\nDesign and implement teaching strategies that create inclusive\, engaging and reflective active learning classrooms.\n\n  \nWhich students would find this course useful for them? \nThis course may be suitable for staff from ACE2-EU partner universities  \n\nUniversity teaching staff;\nInstructional designers\, e-learning coordinators and educational developers;\nEarly-career academics transitioning to student-centered teaching.\n\n\nRecommended Language Level :\n\nBasic to intermediate level of English (B1-B2)\, as the working language will be English\n\n\n\nApplication Process: \nInterested applicants should \n🔗 Apply here: https://forms.gle/KPPjEBYwn3Z5JXH4A \nDeadline for receipt of applications: 28 october 2025\, until 12:00 pm (CET) \nA notification of acceptance to participate will be sent to all applicants with the link for the MEETING \nFurther Information \nFor any further information or queries related to the course\, please contact: \nace2eu.ufv@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/ales-creating-an-active-learning-environment/
CATEGORIES:Staff Opportunities
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