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SUMMARY:The Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) “Current Trends and the Future of the Creative Industries”
DESCRIPTION:The Latvian Academy of Culture\, with Partners from the ACE²-EU European University Alliance\, Launches an International Study Programme on Emerging Trends in the Creative Industries The Latvian Academy of Culture (LAC)\, as a member of the ACE²-EU European University Alliance\, in collaboration with partner universities from Lithuania\, Portugal\, Poland\, and Spain\, is launching an Erasmus+ funded international study programme aimed at examining current trends and future development scenarios in the creative and cultural industries.\nFrom 26 to 30 May\, 2025\, the LAC will implement an international study programme (a blended intensive programme – BIP) titled “Current Trends and the Future of the Creative Industries\,” which will bring together students from different European countries. The online part of the study programme took place on 12 May via the Zoom platform. The programme will offer a synergy between theory and practice\, providing an interdisciplinary approach and fostering the skills necessary to work in a dynamic and rapidly changing sector.
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/the-blended-intensive-programme-bip-current-trends-and-the-future-of-the-creative-industries/
LOCATION:Latvian Academy of Culture\, Gara māja\, Miera Street 58a\, Latvian Academy of Culture\, Gara māja\, Miera Street 58a\, Riga\, Latvia
CATEGORIES:WP2
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250604
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SUMMARY:Wp 8 Face2Face meeting (CDI meeting)
DESCRIPTION:Face-to-Face Meeting of WP8 in Madrid: Advancing Strategic Communication\, Branding\, and Impact \nOn 4-5 July 2024\, the ACE²-EU Communication\, Dissemination and Impact team (Work Package 8) will gather in Madrid for a face-to-face working meeting aimed at advancing the Alliance’s strategic outreach efforts. This meeting will bring together members of the Communications and Identity Group (CIG) and the Dissemination and Impact Group (DIG). \nThe focus of the meeting will revolve around two major areas: the finalization of the ACE²-EU Brandbook and the development of impact assessment methodologies to support the Alliance’s strategic goals. \n\n Developing the ACE²-EU Visual Branding and Identity\n\nA strong\, cohesive visual identity is essential for creating recognition\, consistency\, and resonance. During the Madrid meeting\, WP8 will work on finalizing the ACE²-EU Brandbook\, which will define the visual standards and style guidelines that underpin the Alliance’s communication strategy. \nThis brand identity will be implemented across a wide range of communication tools and promotional materials\, both digital and print. The strategy includes: \n\nACE²-EU Communication Materials: Design and production of brochures\, flyers\, and leaflets that highlight the Alliance’s mission\, members\, and achievements.\nACE²-EU Merchandising: Development of branded items featuring the Alliance’s logo and core messages\, to be distributed at key events to increase visibility and engagement.\n\n\n Developing ACE²-EU Impact Assessment Methodologies\, Surveys\, and Reports\n\nThe second major theme of the meeting will be the creation of a robust framework for evaluating the impact of ACE²-EU activities. As an Alliance committed to innovation\, collaboration\, and societal transformation\, WP8 will lead the design of impact assessment tools that reflect both quantitative data and qualitative insights. \nFocus areas will include: \n\nThe effectiveness of communication systems across the alliance.\nThe impact of mobility initiatives on participants and host institutions.\nThe engagement of key stakeholders\, including policy-makers\, public authorities\, and EU bodies.\n\nThe methodologies will combine data analysis\, stakeholder surveys\, interviews\, focus groups\, and workshops\, with direct involvement from the Values and Mobility Action Group and Joint Operational Unit Coordinators. The expected outcomes include comprehensive impact reports and case studies\, which will be shared widely within and beyond the ACE²-EU community. \nThis WP8 meeting will reinforce ACE²-EU’s commitment to excellence in communication and evidence-based strategy\, laying the foundation for long-term visibility\, accountability\, and influence in the European Higher Education Area.
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/wp-8-face2face-meeting-cdi-meeting/
LOCATION:Universidad Francisco de Vitoria\, M-515\, km 1\, 800\, 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón\, Madrid\, Spain
CATEGORIES:WP8
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250703T093000
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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.
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/aceploration-mission-no-2-a-celebration-of-bioeconomy-innovation-and-european-collaboration/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250710T140000
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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
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/an-introduction-to-active-learning/
CATEGORIES:e-Pedagogy School
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LOCATION:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/an-introduction-to-active-learning/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250820T160000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Coffee No. 13 – Academic Mobility Opportunities in ACE²-EU
DESCRIPTION:August 20\, 2025
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/virtual-coffee-no-13-academic-mobility-opportunities-in-ace%c2%b2-eu/
CATEGORIES:WP8
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250827T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250827T170000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Coffee No. 14 – ACE² – EU Mobility Programme: Students’ Info Session
DESCRIPTION:🌟 Virtual Coffee No. 14\n🗓 August 27th\n🕒 15:00 (EEST / ora României)\n📍 Online – Zoom \nTopic: ACE² – EU Mobility Programme: Students’ Info Session \nAre you a student preparing for your Erasmus+ mobility within the ACE² – EU framework? ☕️ Join us for a practical and interactive session designed to answer your most important questions and help you get ready for an enriching international experience! \nThe event featured Dr. Dawid Spychała\, Head of the International Relations Department at the Medical University of Gdańsk\, who shared his expertise in academic mobility and international cooperation. \nThe session provided a comprehensive overview of the ACE²-EU mobility programmes\, developed under the framework of Work Package 6 – Embedding EU Values & Enhancing Mobility Across ACE²-EU\, coordinated by Prof. Gitana Vycienė from LIK University\, Lithuania. This work package plays a central role in promoting mobility as a driver for European integration\, inclusivity\, and sustainable development. \nKey topics covered during the session included:\n• procedures for receiving and managing mobility grants\n• handling expenses beyond allocated funds\n• accommodation and meal arrangements at host universities\n• insurance requirements and responsibilities during mobility\n• necessary post-mobility documentation and compliance\n• points of contact for support throughout the process \nDr. Spychała also introduced participants to a wide range of innovative opportunities within the Alliance\, such as ABC programmes\, MOOCs\, Collaborative Online International Learning (COILs)\, Flavour Schools\, and the annual European Cultural Festival\, which fosters multicultural exchange and community engagement. \n⏳ Duration: ~30 minutes | 💻 Platform: Zoom \n🔗 Join Zoom Meeting: https://shorturl.at/XVKoy \nOrganised by:\n‘Goce Delcev’ University – Stip (Универзитет „Гоце Делчев“ – Штип)\nPolitécnico de Santarém\nLIK Lietuvos inžinerijos kolegija I Higher Education Institution\nTechnische Hochschule\nUniversidad Francisco de Vitoria – Madrid\nGdański Uniwersytet Medyczny\nLatvijas Kultūras akadēmija\nUniversitatea „Constantin Brâncuşi” din Târgu Jiu\nFH Kärnten – Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (CUAS) \n#ACE2EU #VirtualCoffee #StudentMobility #HigherEducation #ActiveLearning #ErasmusPlus #ZoomEvent #TogetherInLearning
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/virtual-coffee-no-14-ace%c2%b2-eu-mobility-programme-students-info-session/
CATEGORIES:WP8
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250910T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250910T140000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Coffee no. 15 - Topic: What new elements did the Brand Book bring?
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Coffee no. 15 \nTopic: What new elements did the Brand Book bring? \n📅 Date & time: Wednesday\, September 10\, 2025\, at 15:00 AM (Bucharest time)\n📍 Location: Online\, via Zoom \n🔗 Join Zoom Meeting\nMeeting ID: 898 0457 9177\nPasscode: 592088 \n  \nAbout Virtual Coffee \nThe Virtual Coffee series is a recurring meeting space where colleagues come together in an informal yet constructive way to share knowledge\, exchange ideas\, and align on key topics. Each edition brings a new theme that is relevant to our work and collaboration. \nThis time\, in edition no. 15\, we will focus on a subject of great importance for our communication and identity: the new Brand Book. \n  \nWhy this session matters \nA brand is much more than just a logo. It represents our identity\, values\, and the way we present ourselves to partners\, collaborators\, and the public. The new Brand Book offers clear guidelines that will help us stay consistent\, professional\, and recognizable. \nDuring this session\, we will: \n\nPresent the new logo and its variations.\nExplore the updated templates for documents and presentations.\nIntroduce the Ace font and explain how and where to use it.\nReview the refreshed color palette and its applications.\nGo through other visual and communication elements that strengthen our identity.\n\n  \nWhat you will gain \n\nA better understanding of the visual identity rules.\nAccess to the new templates and resources.\nPractical tips on how to apply the brand elements in your daily work.\nA chance to ask questions and clarify any doubts directly.\n\n  \nJoin us \nWe invite all colleagues to join this session\, not only to learn about the updates but also to contribute with feedback and ideas on how we can implement the new guidelines effectively. \nYour participation is essential to ensure we all use the same tools and speak the same visual language. \nLet’s align\, discuss\, and enjoy a productive coffee break together! \n 
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/virtual-coffee-no-15-topic-what-new-elements-did-the-brand-book-bring/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events & Meetings
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SUMMARY:Enhancing Mobility Across the ACE²-EU Alliance: Stakeholder Workshops to Drive Collaboration and Impact
DESCRIPTION:This workshop aim to significantly enhance the mobility experience for students\, staff\, and institutional partners engaged in education\, research\, innovation\, and societal outreach across the alliance. \nDesigned in a participative workshop format\, the sessions will draw on feedback from those who have participated in ACE2-EU mobility opportunities\, ensuring the voices of real stakeholders help shape the future of cross-border academic collaboration. \nThe workshops will focus on: \n\nExploring how mobility and engagement within the alliance can enrich student experience\, academic cooperation\, and future skills development.\nRaising awareness of both the challenges and opportunities in curriculum development\, internationalisation\, and credit recognition- while emphasizing the student’s role in shaping inclusive and globally relevant education.\nDiscussing practical ways to integrate European values into local educational initiatives.\n\nEvent Details \n\nDates:September 15–17\, 2025 (within the week of September 15–19)\n• Format: In-person\, with online access for broader inclusion\n• Location: Lietuvos Inžinerijos Kolegija (LIK)\, Lithuania\n\nTarget Participants \n\nStudent and Staff Advisory Board members\n• Study program directors\, vice-deans\, vice-rectors\, rectors\n• Erasmus+ experienced teachers\n• University leadership and community outreach officers\n\nThis initiative represents a vital step in aligning the alliance’s strategic efforts with the real needs and experiences of those actively shaping international education and academic exchange.
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/enhancing-mobility-across-the-ace%c2%b2-eu-alliance-stakeholder-workshops-to-drive-collaboration-and-impact/
CATEGORIES:Events & Meetings
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SUMMARY:"A Journey into Poetic Documentary Heritage" Workshop in Kuldīga\, Latvia - ACE²-EU BIP
DESCRIPTION:Programme Overview\nThis ACE2-EU Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) brings together students from across Europe to co-create visual and poetic documentary works focused on cultural heritage and place-based storytelling. Hosted in Kuldīga\, Latvia – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – the programme combines online collaboration\, hands-on fieldwork\, and artistic co-creation. \nProgramme Dates\n\nPre-Programme Online Sessions: September 17 & 22\, 2025 (via Zoom)\nIn-Person Mobility in Latvia: September 24–30\, 2025 (Riga & Kuldīga)\nPost-Programme Online Sessions: October 14 & 16\, 2025\n\nLearning Outcomes\nParticipants will: \n✔ Gain skills in photography\, filmmaking\, and editing \n✔ Learn to co-create in multicultural teams \n✔ Produce a photography portfolio and a short poetic documentary (étude) \n✔ Present and reflect on their artistic processes and outcomes. \nEligibility Criteria\nOpen to students from ACE2-EU partner institutions. The working language is English. \nStudents must have prior experience in photography and/or filmmaking through coursework\, personal projects\, or practical engagement. \nIf your university does not offer audiovisual or photography courses\, you must upload a portfolio in the registration form. This will be reviewed by tutors from the Latvian Academy of Culture. \nPractical Information\n\nECTS: 3 credits (55 contact hours + 26 self-study)\nRequired equipment: digital photo camera\, SD cards\, laptop for editing\nSelection by: Latvian Academy of Culture\, UFV (Spain)\, and IPS (Portugal)\nSpots available: 20 students\n\nChallenge-Based Focus of the Programme\nThis BIP addresses the challenge of reimagining how we document and share cultural memory through inclusive\, creative\, and collaborative storytelling. By combining poetic documentary\, visual arts\, and digital tools\, the programme fosters transnationalcooperation\, co-creation\, and artistic innovation. Students will work in international teams\, engaging with local environments while promoting intercultural dialogue\, sustainability\, and ethical representation. \nStakeholder Involvement\nThe programme is supported by three key external stakeholders: \n\nStory Hub: Official partner of ACE2-EU. A creative enterprise that specialises in interdisciplinary content development and will advise on packaging\, marketing\, and dissemination strategies for the BIP outcomes.\nCultural Department of the Municipality of Kuldīga: Provides logistical and contextual support for the field activities and ensures local alignment.\nNGO Viena diena.lv: Represented by Ilmārs Znotiņš\, a professional photographer who will support the evaluation of the photographic content.\n\nContact\nFor questions\, please contact your university’s international office or email: ace2eu@ufv.es
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/a-journey-into-poetic-documentary-heritage-workshop-in-kuldiga-latvia-ace%c2%b2-eu-bip/
CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities
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SUMMARY:International Managers’ Workshop: Strengthening Mobility Across the Alliance
DESCRIPTION:International Managers’ Workshop\, set to take place from September 17–19\, 2025\, at Lietuvos Inžinerijos Kolegija (LIK) in Lithuania. This pivotal event will gather mobility coordinators\, Erasmus+ officers\, and EU values specialists from across the alliance to advance shared goals in mobility\, innovation\, and European identity. \nWorkshop Objectives: \n\nEnhance short-term mobilityby fostering cross-institutional cooperation and developing strategies to embed ACE2-EU initiatives into internal university practices.\nEstablish common standardsfor recognizing mobility activities across the alliance through the exchange of national frameworks\, real-life experiences from students and educators\, and proven collaborative practices.\nPromote European valueswithin the ACE2-EU Alliance through shared principles\, education strategies\, and value-based mobility opportunities.\n\nEvent Details: \n\nDates:September 17–19\, 2025\nFormat:In-person\, with online access for broader inclusion\nLocation:Lietuvos Inžinerijos Kolegija (LIK)\, Lithuania\nDuration:3 days\n\nTarget Participants: \n\nInstitutional mobility coordinators within the ACE2-EU Alliance\nEU values specialists\nErasmus+ program officers\n\nThe workshop is designed to align closely with the Stakeholder Experience Workshops\, creating a powerful week of exchange\, collaboration\, and strategic planning for the future of European higher education.
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/international-managers-workshop-strengthening-mobility-and-european-values-across-the-ace2-eu-alliance/
CATEGORIES:Events & Meetings
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SUMMARY:Virtual Coffee session no. 16 - ACE²-EU Event
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Career Services\n📅 17 September 2025 | 15:00 (Bucharest time)\n📍 Online on Zoom \nWe are delighted to invite students and academic staff from all our Alliance universities to join the next Virtual Coffeesession\, a series of informal 30-minute meetings dedicated to topics that matter to our university community. \nThis session will focus on Career Services\, how they are organised\, the challenges they face\, and the opportunities they create for students and graduates. \n🎓 Why join? \n\nDiscover the structure and activities of Career Services across our partner universities\nExchange ideas and good practices with peers and staff\nGain valuable insights that could support your own career journey or your work with students\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting:\n🔗 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88226570027?pwd=UBaEI07lrDRPLeBN4kayEPjYQCc4B3.1\nMeeting ID: 882 2657 0027\nPasscode: 165983 \n📅 Add to your calendar:\nDownload .ics file \nLet’s come together to share ideas\, learn from each other\, and get inspired! 🌍✨
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/virtual-coffee-session-no-16-ace%c2%b2-eu-event/
CATEGORIES:Events & Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250923T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250923T180000
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SUMMARY:Working Meeting in Madrid (Pedagogical Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:Dates & times: \n\nMonday\, 23 September 2025\, 10:00–18:00 (CEST)\nLocation:Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (UFV)\, Madrid\n\nObjectives: \n\nDefine the ALES activitiesfor the 2025–2026 academic year.\nAgree on the structure and format of the ALPS\, including the teaching methodologies to be implemented.\nPlan the Pedagogical Conferences\, set the dates\, and form a dedicated working group.
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/working-meeting-in-madrid-pedagogical-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Events & Meetings,WP2
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250924T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250930T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T211635
CREATED:20250903T102114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T102114Z
UID:10000063-1758700800-1759251600@www.ace2eu.eu
SUMMARY:ACE²-EU BIP – Workshop in Kuldīga\, Latvia: A Journey into Poetic Documentary Heritage
DESCRIPTION:This ACE2-EU Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) brings together students from across Europe to co-create visual and poetic documentary works focused on cultural heritage and place-based storytelling. Hosted in Kuldīga\, Latvia – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – the programme combines online collaboration\, hands-on fieldwork\, and artistic co-creation. \n  \nProgramme Dates\n\nIn-Person Mobility in Latvia: September 24–30\, 2025 (Riga & Kuldīga)
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/ace%c2%b2-eu-bip-workshop-in-kuldiga-latvia-a-journey-into-poetic-documentary-heritage/
CATEGORIES:WP2
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250924T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250924T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T211635
CREATED:20250903T102811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T102811Z
UID:10000067-1758704400-1758726000@www.ace2eu.eu
SUMMARY:WP2 — Working Meeting in Madrid (Pedagogical Package)
DESCRIPTION:Dates & times: \n\nTuesday\, 24 September 2025\, 09:00–15:00 (CEST)\nLocation:Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (UFV)\, Madrid\n\nObjectives: \n\nDefine the ALES activitiesfor the 2025–2026 academic year.\nAgree on the structure and format of the ALPS\, including the teaching methodologies to be implemented.\nPlan the Pedagogical Conferences\, set the dates\, and form a dedicated working group.
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/wp2-working-meeting-in-madrid-pedagogical-package-2/
CATEGORIES:WP2
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250924T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250924T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T211635
CREATED:20250919T105650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T105650Z
UID:10000083-1758722400-1758729600@www.ace2eu.eu
SUMMARY:Virtual Town Hall Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Topic: The Importance of Alliance Libraries\nDate: 24 September 2025\nTime: \n\nRomania\, Latvia & Lithuania: 14:00 (EEST)\nPoland\, Spain\, Austria\, Germany & North Macedonia: 13:00 (CEST)\nPortugal: 12:00 (WEST)\n\nAgenda \n\nIntroduction\nPresentation of the library and its role within the university and the ACE²-EU Alliance.\nOpportunities for Students\nAccess to collections (physical and digital)\, study support\, training sessions\, and student-oriented events.\nOpportunities for Teachers and Researchers\nContribution to repositories\, research support (open access\, data management\, bibliometrics)\, collaboration opportunities\, and professional development activities.\nConclusion\nKey opportunities and contact details for further collaboration.\n\nHow to join \nZoom link: Join the meeting\nMeeting ID: 875 2063 9722\nPasscode: 035806
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/virtual-town-hall-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Events & Meetings
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250925T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T211635
CREATED:20250919T105143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T105307Z
UID:10000082-1758808800-1758819600@www.ace2eu.eu
SUMMARY:ACE Com Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Preparation of Communication Materials for Upcoming Events \nThe ACE Communication Committee will meet to plan and coordinate the development of promotional and communication materials for several upcoming alliance events. \nMain Discussion Points \nKaleidoscope Cultural Festival  \n\nFinal overview of existing promotional materials (roll-ups\, t-shirts\, social media templates)\nPreparation of additional resources such as the Info Pack\, event notebooks\, participant badges and certificates\nLaunch of the promotional campaign and video content\n\nAnnual Congress \n\nReview of current visual materials\nDevelopment of the event notebook\, badges\, certificates and attendance lists\nPreparation of a retrospective video to be presented during the congress\n\nTraining Course in Portugal& Germany \n\nPreparation of the event notebook and participation materials\nScheduling an online information session with selected students ahead of the event.
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/ace-com-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Events & Meetings
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTSTAMP:20260521T211635
CREATED:20250731T070822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T125120Z
UID:10000016-1759104000-1759535999@www.ace2eu.eu
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/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250930T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250930T000000
DTSTAMP:20260521T211635
CREATED:20250930T055451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T055522Z
UID:10000088-1759190400-1759190400@www.ace2eu.eu
SUMMARY:5th ACEploration Mission- Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (Austria)
DESCRIPTION:On site: 3-4 December 2025 (Villach\, Austria) \nTheme: ACE²-EU Designing Future Solutions for Sustainable Development \nDeadline for nominations: 25 September 2025 (23:59 CET) \nContact: c.oman@fh-kaernten.at \nSubthemes (as described in the Call): \nTechnologically grounded\nInnovative technologies addressing global challenges (digital\, mechanical\, biological\, hybrid). \nPitch Example: Digital Inclusion\, Technology and Society (ensuring accessibility and usability of digital tools to reduce inequalities). \nSocially responsive\nProjects centered on human needs\, equity\, diversity\, and inclusion\, empowering communities and bridging social sciences\, humanities\, and practice. \nPitch Examples: Climate change and mental health for primary care professionals; The future of rural regions in the context of demographic change. \nEnvironmentally sustainable\nSolutions reducing ecological impact and supporting regeneration\, biodiversity\, circular design\, and sustainable resource use. \nPitch Example: Environmental Surveillance of Biohazards (wastewater monitoring for early detection and informed decision-making). \nKey dates: \n\nPre-briefing meeting (online): 27 October 2025\nACEploration (onsite in Villach\, Austria): 3-4 December 2025 (Austria)\nPost- ACEploration review (online): 15 December 2025
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/5th-aceploration-mission-carinthia-university-of-applied-sciences-austria/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTSTAMP:20260521T211635
CREATED:20250731T073101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T073352Z
UID:10000020-1759708800-1760054399@www.ace2eu.eu
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTSTAMP:20260521T211635
CREATED:20250731T074256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T074256Z
UID:10000023-1759708800-1760054399@www.ace2eu.eu
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTSTAMP:20260521T211635
CREATED:20250731T083820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T083820Z
UID:10000026-1759708800-1760054399@www.ace2eu.eu
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251011
DTSTAMP:20260521T211635
CREATED:20250731T071744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T125158Z
UID:10000017-1759708800-1760140799@www.ace2eu.eu
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/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251010T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T211635
CREATED:20251007T054752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T184125Z
UID:10000093-1760097600-1760115600@www.ace2eu.eu
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251014
DTSTAMP:20260521T211635
CREATED:20250731T073444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T073444Z
UID:10000021-1760313600-1760399999@www.ace2eu.eu
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251014
DTSTAMP:20260521T211635
CREATED:20250731T074349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T074349Z
UID:10000024-1760313600-1760399999@www.ace2eu.eu
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:20260521T211635
CREATED:20250731T083859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T083859Z
UID:10000027-1760313600-1760399999@www.ace2eu.eu
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251018
DTSTAMP:20260521T211635
CREATED:20250731T071834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T204313Z
UID:10000018-1760313600-1760745599@www.ace2eu.eu
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251013T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251013T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T211635
CREATED:20251007T063705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T064632Z
UID:10000095-1760364000-1760374800@www.ace2eu.eu
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251021
DTSTAMP:20260521T211635
CREATED:20251020T055827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T060132Z
UID:10000099-1760918400-1761004799@www.ace2eu.eu
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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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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