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SUMMARY:Urban Future Public Space Lab: Art\, Design & Technology for People
DESCRIPTION:Course Type: Flavour School  \nJoin the ACE²-EU Flavour School and create light-based art experiences for the Riga Light Festival. In international\, interdisciplinary teams\, you’ll explore the city\, develop concepts\, and turn ideas into real\, public-space installations. Learn hands-on skills in design\, technology\, sustainability\, and collaboration\, while producing a complete project plan that could be realised in the festival. This course is perfect for any student passionate about creativity\, innovation\, and making an impact in urban environments. \n  \nDuration and Timeline:  \n\nTotal contact hours: 25 hours (on-site) \n\n\nOn-site mobility week: 31 August – 4 September 2026 \n\n\nLocation: Riga\, Latvia \n\n  \nAward\, Credits and Certification  \nUpon successful completion of the course\, participants will be awarded: \n\n2 ECTS credits \n\n\nCertificate of Attendance \n\nThe specific requirements for the recognition of ECTS credits must be confirmed by each partner institution. \nOrganising Institutions \nLead and Host Institution \n\nLatvian Academy of Culture (Latvia)\n\nElizabete Palasiosa\n\n\n\nPartner Institutions \n\nUniversidad Francisco de Vitoria (Spain)\n\nMaría Gutiérrez Pérez\nClaudia Peinado Cruz\n\n\nCarinthia University of Applied Sciences (Austria)\n\nAndrea Stitzel\nGeorg Riesenhuber\n\n\nTechnische Hochschule Ingolstadt (Germany)\n\nStefanie Wrobel\n\n\nMedical University of Gdańsk (Poland)\n\nAniela Brzezińska\n\n\n\n  \nExternal Stakeholders \n\nRiga Light Festival\nRiga City Municipality\n\nCourse Description \nThe ACE²-EU Flavour School is an intensive\, practice-based programme held in Riga\, where students from diverse disciplines collaborate in international teams to design festival-ready light-art concepts for public space. \nParticipants will learn how to move from early exploration and idea generation to a clear and feasible project plan by integrating: \n\nArtistic narrative and storytelling\nSite-specific spatial design\nTechnical planning (lighting sources\, power supply\, control systems)\nSafety and sustainability considerations\n\nThe course responds to the growing demand for professionals capable of designing meaningful\, environmentally responsible interventions in real urban contexts—skills increasingly relevant across the creative industries\, technology\, and public-sector innovation. \n  \nLearning Structure \nOnline Component \n\nPre-briefing online session (date to be confirmed after registration)\n\n  \nOn-site Component (Mobility Week) \nStudents will work in interdisciplinary teams with continuous mentor support following a structured five-day process: \n\nOn-site sessions: During the mobility week\, students work in interdisciplinary teams with mentor support through a structured 5-day process.\n\nDay 1 – Urban Exploration & Sensory Mapping \nIntroduction to the Riga Light Festival and light as a spatial and social medium. Guided site visits\, location scouting\, documentation\, and group reflection. \nDay 2 – Team Formation & Thematic Focus \nBalanced team formation\, expert inputs\, ideation sessions\, and initial concept framing\, including audience definition and intended format. \nDay 3 – Concept Definition & Spatial Strategy \nDevelopment of a site-specific concept\, narrative\, and interaction strategy. Site revisits for measurements and constraints. Mid-review critique focusing on clarity and feasibility. \nDay 4 – Prototyping & Technical Development \nPrototype testing and technical planning (lighting\, power\, control systems\, materials\, and assembly). Safety and sustainability checks\, including weather resistance\, public safety\, and low-impact or reusable materials. \nDay 5 – Final Project Definition & Presentation \nFinalisation of drawings\, technical specifications\, activation or performance plans\, and production timelines. Presentation of a feasible project package and reflective discussion on teamwork and public-space practice. \n  \nFollow-up and Reflection \nAfter the on-site week\, each team will finalise and submit a feasible project package\, including: \n\nConcept description\nSite documentation and analysis\nDrawings\, diagrams\, or prototype evidence\nTechnical solution\nImplementation and dismantling plan\n\nOnline team check-ins (dates to be confirmed) will support completion and readiness for potential production. \nThere is a real possibility that selected projects may be produced and installed as part of the Riga Light Festival such cases\, teams may be invited to follow the project through practical set-up and\, where applicable\, participate during the festival period. \n  \nSpecific Learning Objectives  \nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to: \n\nConduct a site analysis for a light-based public-space intervention by documenting context\, user flows\, accessibility\, and visibility\, and summarising findings into a clear location rationale.\nDevelop a site-specific concept and narrative that defines the intended audience experience and the role of light (e.g.\, atmosphere\, signal\, interaction trigger) in an urban environment.\nTranslate a creative idea into a feasible project plan by defining technical requirements for light sources\, power\, and control methods appropriate to the site conditions.\nCreate and test a prototype (model\, performative test\, etc.) to validate key elements of the concept.\nApply safety and sustainability criteria by identifying risks (public safety\, weather resistance) and selecting low-impact or reusable materials and practical assembly methods.\nProduce a complete “feasible project package” including concept text\, site documentation\, drawings/diagrams or prototype evidence\, technical solution description\, and an implementation plan (set-up/dismantling timeline).\nCommunicate and defend the project clearly through a final presentation that explains the concept\, site justification\, technical approach\, and implementation steps.\nCollaborate effectively in an interdisciplinary\, international team by taking defined roles (artistic/performative\, spatial/design\, technical/production) and reflecting on the collaboration process.\n\nWho Is This Course For? \nThis course is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students from ACE²-EU partner universities in areas such as: \n\nArt\, Design\, Architecture\, Spatial and Landscape Design\nMedia Arts\, IT/Creative Technologies\, Interaction Design\nPerforming Arts\, Sound Design\, Dramaturgy\nUrban and Environmental Studies\n\nIt is particularly relevant for students interested in: \n\nSite-specific light art and public-space interventions\nInterdisciplinary teamwork and prototyping\nDeveloping festival-ready\, real-world projects\n\n  \nRecommended Language Level \n\nEnglish B1–B2 (working language of the course)\n\n  \nApplication Process: \nInterested applicants should apply via the online form: \n🔗 Apply here: https://forms.gle/TPcyPaCeBerDcSVh6 \n\nApplication deadline: 10 May 2026\nNotification of acceptance: 17 May 2026\n(Acceptance letters will be issued by the host institution and will include programme details.)\n\n  \nFurther Information \nFor any further information or queries related to the course\, please contact: \n📧 elizabete.palasiosa@lka.edu.lv
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SUMMARY:Active Ageing: Pathways to Health and Well-Being
DESCRIPTION:Course Type \n Flavour School \n Location \nUniversity Constantin Brâncuşi (UCB). of Târgu Jiu (Romania). \n  \nDuration and Learning Format \nTotal workload: 25 hours (1 ECTS) \nBreakdown: \n\nOn-site activities: 20 hours\nIndependent and group work (including follow-up reflection): 5 hours\n\nOn-site component:\n6–10 July 2026\nTârgu Jiu\, Romania \n(There is no online preparatory component.) \n  \nCredits and Certification \nOn successful completion of the course\, participants will receive 1 ECTS credit and an official Certificate of Attendance. \n  \nOrganising Institutions and Teaching Staff \nLead and Host Institution: \nUniversity Constantin Brâncuşi (UCB). of Târgu (Romania) \nOana Maria Păstae\nMonica-Delia Bîcă\nCamelia Plăstoi \n  \nPartner Institution:\nUniversidad Francisco de Vitoria (Spain) \nSonia García Merino \nJulie Ann Marsden \n  \nExternal stakeholders that will be involved in the course: \n\nMarian Ancuta (youth worker)\nLuiza Mihaela Eacobescu (nutritionist)\nColour your Dreams Association\nBe Teen Association\nMontan Club White Wolf\, Baia de Fier NGO\nLocal care centres\nPark Aventura Rânca\n\n  \nCourse Overview \n“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” – Jim Rohn \nThis interdisciplinary Flavour School aims to equip students with the knowledge\, skills\, and attitudes necessary to promote health\, well-being\, and quality of life in an ageing society. Grounded in real challenges from the local community\, the course connects theory with practice\, enabling students to interact directly with professionals in healthcare\, social work\, nutrition\, education\, and civil society who are engaged in promoting active and healthy ageing.Families\, communities\, and organisations need to support older adults by providing programmes\, resources\, and an environment that encourages physical\, social\, mental\, and emotional well-being. \nParticipants will explore the concept of active ageing through multiple disciplinary perspectives – medical\, psychological\, social\, cultural\, environmental\, and ethical. The course emphasizes the importance of inclusivity\, intergenerational solidarity\, and community-based approaches to supporting older adults. Learning activities will include interactive seminars\, case studies\, field visits to community organisations and care centres\, participatory workshops\, and collaborative project development. \nThe course is designed for students preparing for careers in public health\, social work\, psychology\, education\, urban and community development\, cultural studies\, and related fields. It encourages a holistic understanding of ageing as a dynamic process shaped by lifestyle\, environment\, and social engagement. \nAt the end of the programme\, students will develop a team-based research or intervention project at their home universities\, focusing on a topic related to active and healthy ageing—such as social inclusion\, lifelong learning\, age-friendly environments\, or nutrition and physical activity for older adults. The results will be shared in a collective publication and may serve as a foundation for future international or European-funded collaborations. Students will also be invited to present their outcomes at academic and community forums within the Alliance network and beyond. \n  \nLearning Journey \nOn-site sessions (6–10 July 2026\, Târgu Jiu\, Romania) \nStudents will participate in: \n\nInteractive seminars on active and healthy ageing\nPractical workshops (nutrition\, cognitive stimulation\, social engagement)\nField visits to community organisations and care centres\nStakeholder-led sessions and intergenerational activities\nCollaborative group work addressing real-life community challenges\n\nThe emphasis is on experiential learning and interdisciplinary teamwork. \n  \nFollow-up / Reflection \nAfter the on-site week\, students will complete an individual reflection task\, developing a short Personal Wellness and Active Ageing Plan inspired by the course experience. \nThis activity consolidates learning and encourages students to apply course principles within their own context. \n  \nLearning Objectives \nParticipants will: \n\nIncrease awareness of biological\, psychological\, social\, and environmental determinants of healthy ageing\nDevelop interdisciplinary perspectives on promoting active ageing\nStrengthen empathy\, intercultural sensitivity\, and communication skills\nReflect critically on ethical and societal dimensions of ageing\nApply knowledge through practical community-based learning\n\n  \nLearning Outcomes \n\nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to:\nAnalyse determinants of health and well-being in older adulthood\nIdentify interdisciplinary approaches to promoting active ageing\nDemonstrate effective and empathetic communication with older adults\nCollaborate in diverse teams to propose context-sensitive solutions\nReflect critically on ethical issues related to dignity\, autonomy\, and inclusion\n\n \nParticipation and Engagement  \nActive participation is essential for experiential\, community-oriented learning. Students are expected to: \n\nAttend all on-site sessions (minimum 80% attendance required to receive credits).\nEngage fully in practical workshops\, field visits\, and stakeholder-led activities.\nDemonstrate respectful\, empathetic\, and ethical interaction with older adults\, community members\, and peers.\nContribute meaningfully to group discussions\, case studies\, and collaborative exercises showing openness and willingness to step outside one’s disciplinary comfort zone.\n\n  \nWhich students would find this course useful for them? \nThis course may be suitable for students from ACE2-EU partner universities (5 students per university) enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate programmes in the following fields: \n\nPublic Health\nEducation and Social Sciences\nPsychology\nCommunication Sciences\nSocial Sciences\nMedicine\, Nursing\, or Allied Health\nSports and Physical Education\nKinesiotherapy\nScience\nArt\nStudents motivated to learn more about health promotion and well-being. \n\nIt is particularly relevant for students interested in: \n\nHealth promotion and well-being\nIntergenerational solidarity\nCommunity engagement\nSocial innovation\nHuman dignity and inclusion \n\n  \nRecommended Language Level \n\nBasic to intermediate level of English (B1-B2)\, as the working language will be English\n\n  \nApplication Process \n🔗 Apply here:\nhttps://forms.gle/eX5MFdDLn5T9AT5U6 \nApplication deadline: 20 April 2026 \nPlease note that submitting an application does not guarantee a place. Participating institutions apply their own internal selection procedures. \n  \nFurther Information \nFor any further information or queries related to the course\, please contact: oanapastae@gmail.com
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/active-ageing-pathways-to-health-and-well-being/
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SUMMARY:Call for Projects – Cybersecurity & Digital Sovereignty
DESCRIPTION:Date: 6 – 8 of July 2026\nHost: Constantin Brâncuși University\, Târgu Jiu\, Romania\nOrganised by: Digital Transformation Applied Research & Innovation Centre\, ARIES Incubator\n\n\nCertificate of attendance included: Yes\nNarrative Proposal:\n\nThe ACE²-EU ARIES Incubator invites researchers\, innovators\, and cross-disciplinary teams from our Alliance to submit project proposals focused on “Cybersecurity & Digital Sovereignty”. \nThis call is designed to foster collaborative\, high-impact initiatives that address the evolving challenges and opportunities in digital security\, data autonomy\, and technological independence. \nWe are specifically looking for proposals that: \n\nAlign with future funding calls (submission deadlines after August 2026).\nLeverage the expertise and resources of the ACE²-EU Alliance.\nContribute to EU priorities in cybersecurity\, digital infrastructure\, and sovereign technologies.\n\nAbout Thematic Focus: Cybersecurity & Digital Sovereignty \nIn an era of rapid digital transformation\, cybersecurity and digital sovereignty are critical to ensuring trust\, resilience\, and autonomy in our digital ecosystems. We welcome proposals that explore (but are not limited to) the following areas: \n\nSecure Digital Infrastructures: Innovations in encryption\, blockchain\, and decentralised systems to protect data integrity and privacy.\nSovereign Cloud & Data Solutions: Developing EU-based alternatives for cloud computing\, data storage\, and processing.\nAI & Cybersecurity: Using artificial intelligence to enhance threat detection\, response\, and digital trust.\nCritical Infrastructure Protection: Safeguarding energy\, healthcare\, and transportation systems from cyber threats.\nDigital Identity & Authentication: Advancing secure\, user-centric identity management solutions.\nPolicy & Governance Frameworks: Research to inform EU policies on digital sovereignty\, compliance\, and ethical standards.\nEducation & Awareness: Initiatives to build cybersecurity literacy and skills across sectors.\n\nWhy Submit a Proposal? \n\nAccess to a Collaborative Network: Connect with researchers\, industry partners\, and policymakers across the ACE²-EU Alliance.\nSupport for Proposal Development: Receive guidance on aligning your project with EU funding priorities (e.g.\, Horizon Europe\, Digital Europe Programme).\nVisibility & Impact: Showcase your work within the Alliance and beyond\, contributing to a safer\, more sovereign digital future.\n\nWho Can Apply \n\nResearchers and academics from ACE²-EU partner universities.\nIndustry partners\, startups\, and SMEs collaborating with Alliance members.\nCross-disciplinary teams combining technical\, legal\, social\, or policy expertise.\nEarly-career researchers with innovative ideas\n\nYour Journey Through the Process \n\nSubmit your proposal: Share your innovative idea with us by submitting the two-page document via the registration link. https://forms.gle/iCBVNE8hzsTMW5fi8\n\nThe two-pager document should include\, Project title and thematic alignment (Cybersecurity & Digital Sovereignty); Objectives and expected impact; Partners involved (or expertise you’re seeking); Target funding call (if known) and timeline. The template is provided in the registration form.\nDeadline for Registration: 15 of April 2026\, 23:59 CET\n\n\nMatchmaking meeting: Meet the researchers and collaborators from the Alliance partners that are interested in contributing to the project.\n\nDate: 22 April 2026\nTime: 16:00 (Romanian Time)\nMeeting link: will be shared as a calendar invitation once you have registered.\n\n\nAttend the On-site Workshop in Romania: Meet your collaborators in-person and get to develop the proposal\, receive feedback\, and get support from experts.\n\nDates: 6 – 8 July 2026\nHost: Constantin Brâncuși University\, Târgu Jiu\, Romania\n\n\n\nFor enquiries please reach out to 📧 info.ariesincubator@e-ucb.ro \nLet’s Build the Future—Together! \nCybersecurity and digital sovereignty are not just technical challenges—they’re societal imperatives. By collaborating across disciplines and borders\, we can create solutions that empower individuals\, organisations\, and governments to thrive in a secure digital world.
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/call-for-projects-cybersecurity-digital-sovereignty/
CATEGORIES:Staff Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Leisure Sports Activities: From Adventure to Responsibility in Promoting and Sustaining a Healthy Lifestyle
DESCRIPTION:Course Type: \n\nFlavour School\n\n  \nWhat is a Flavour School? \nA Flavour School is a short\, intensive on-site course within the ACE²-EU Alliance that offers students focused exposure to a specific topic or field of study. \nDelivered over a few days\, it combines practical activities\, academic input and intercultural teamwork\, allowing participants to gain new knowledge\, develop transferable skills and experience international collaboration in an immersive learning environment. \n  \nDuration and Learning Format  \n\nTotal workload: approximately 28–30 hours\n\nBreakdown: \n\nOn-site (physical mobility) component: approximately 28 hours\n\nPractical workshops and outdoor leisure activities\nFirst aid and safety training sessions\nGroup-based experiential activities\nGuided reflection sessions\n\n\n\n\nOn-site dates: 6–10 July 2026 – Constantin Brancusi University (UCB)\, Târgu Jiu\, Romania\n\n  \nCredits and Certification  \nOn successful completion of the course participants will receive 1 ECTS credit and a certificate of attendance \nOrganising Institutions and Teaching Staff: \nLead and Host Institution \nConstantin Brancusi University of Târgu Jiu (Romania) \nTeaching Staff: \n\nPlăstoi Camelia-Daniela (UCB)\nPăstae Oana-Maria (UCB\n\nPartner Institution \nTeaching Staff: \n\nJulie Ann Marsden (UFV)\n\nExternal stakeholders \nThe course will involve collaboration with: \n\nLocal emergency medical professionals and first aid specialists\nRegional outdoor and recreational sports associations\nCommunity organisations promoting healthy lifestyles\nLocal NGOs engaged in youth and volunteer initiatives\n\nTheir role will focus on delivering practical workshops\, applied demonstrations\, and community-oriented learning experiences. \nCourse Overview \nThis programme is designed for university students and aims to promote an active\, responsible and sustainable lifestyle in response to contemporary societal challenges such as physical inactivity\, stress and unhealthy behavioural patterns. \nThe course integrates recreational leisure sports activities adapted to participants’ level of physical preparedness with structured educational components focused on safety\, prevention and responsibility. \nPractical sessions are complemented by: \n\nApplied first aid training centred on injury prevention and emergency response\nTheoretical input on the physiological and psychological benefits of physical activity\nReflection on personal responsibility in outdoor and leisure sport contexts\nIntroductory concepts related to resilience\, self-management and initiative-building\, including perspectives on developing independent or entrepreneurial activity in the field of health and recreation\n\nBy alternating experiential practice with structured reflection\, students develop motor\, social and attitudinal competences essential for sustaining a healthy lifestyle in the long term. \n  \nLearning Journey\nOn-site sessions (6 – 10 July 2026\, UCB\, Romania): \nParticipants will engage in: \n\nOutdoor leisure sports activities (individual and team-based formats)\nSafety awareness and risk-prevention sessions\nPractical first aid workshops\nCommunity engagement and volunteer activities\nFacilitated reflection sessions\nCooperative challenges designed to strengthen resilience and responsibility\n\nThe learning approach emphasises: \n\nLearning through experience\nCollaborative problem-solving\nPersonal accountability and adherence to safety standards\nCivic engagement and social responsibility\n\nStakeholder-led sessions will include hands-on workshops\, supervised practice and collaborative community projects encouraging active participation and responsible conduct. \n  \nFollow-up / reflection: \nAt the conclusion of the programme\, participants will submit an individual reflective report summarising: \n\nTheir practical and theoretical learning experiences\nThe knowledge and skills acquired\nTheir personal development\nStrategies for applying the learning outcomes to sustain a healthy and active lifestyle\n\nLearning Objectives \nThe course aims to: \n\nDevelop awareness of the health\, social and psychological benefits of regular physical activity\nStrengthen safe practice in leisure sports environments\nFoster resilience and responsible decision-making\nEnhance teamwork and community engagement competences\n\n  \nLearning Outcomes \nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to: \n✔ Demonstrate safe and responsible participation in leisure sports activities\n✔ Apply basic first aid principles in simulated risk situations\n✔ Reflect critically on their personal learning and development\n✔ Collaborate effectively in team-based and community-focused projects\n✔ Design practical strategies to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle \nWhich students would find this course useful for them? \nThis course is suitable for students from ACE²-EU partner universities enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate programmes in: \n\nSports Science / Physical Education\nKinesiotherapy\nHealth Sciences\nHumanities\nSocial Sciences\n\nIt is particularly appropriate for students interested in: \n\nLeisure and recreational sports\nHealth promotion\nOutdoor education\nPersonal development\nCommunity engagement\n\nRecommended Language Level \n\n\n\nEnglish B1–B2\n\n\n\nThis is mandatory\, as English is the working language of ACE²-EU courses. \nApplication Process: \nInterested applicants should \n🔗 Apply here: https://forms.gle/Q4V92qb22pVUsh8C8 \n  \n📅 Application deadline: 30 April 2026 \nSuccessful applicants will receive confirmation from the host institution. Prior to the start of the course\, participants will receive a welcome email from the ACE²-EU Alliance containing detailed logistical and academic information. \n  \nFurther Information \nFor any further information or queries related to the course\, please contact: \nEmail: cami_plastoi@yahoo.com
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/leisure-sports-activities-from-adventure-to-responsibility-in-promoting-and-sustaining-a-healthy-lifestyle/
CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Call for Participation – 9th ACEploration Mission
DESCRIPTION:Host: Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (Germany) 🇩🇪\n\n📢 Mission Description\nThe ACE²-EU Alliance invites academic staff to join the 9th ACEploration Mission – a transnational co-creation event designed to strengthen collaboration\, develop joint learning opportunities\, and connect education\, research\, and society.\n\nThis edition focuses on:\n🌐 “Towards Circular Intelligence: Shaping the Future for Quality of Life”\nwith themes in AI & Technology\, Sustainability\, and Society.\n\n📅 Key Dates:\n• Pre-Briefing Meeting: 15 June 2026\n• ACEploration Sessions (On-site\, THI\, Germany): 1–2 July 2026\n• Post-Review Meeting: 24 July 2026\n\n👥 Participation Details:\n• Each university nominates at least 2 academic staff members\n• Participants should cover complementary expertise across the themes\n• Full participation required (pre-briefing\, on-site mission\, and review meeting)\n\n🚀 What You’ll Do:\n✅ Co-design joint academic programmes across partner universities\n✅ Develop innovative teaching and learning initiatives\n✅ Collaborate with international academic peers\n✅ Engage with societal and industry challenges\n✅ Strengthen mobility and long-term institutional partnerships\n\n📝 Deadline for nominations: 10 June 2026\n🔗 Apply via: https://forms.gle/vUSLcQ5xp5Yjizmy7\n\n📧 Questions? Contact: Katherine.Roegner@thi.de\n\nDownload CALL FOR PAPERS\n\n🌍 Join us in shaping the future of collaborative education across Europe.\n#ACE2EU #ACEploration #HigherEducation #Collaboration #CircularIntelligence #AI #Sustainability #Innovation #AcademicMobility #FutureOfEducation
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/call-for-participation-9th-aceploration-mission/
CATEGORIES:Events & Meetings,Staff Opportunities
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SUMMARY:ACE-SCHOLAR - Researcher Capacity. Development Workshop #1. “Research Ethics - Co-creation in Action”
DESCRIPTION:Duration and Timeline \n\nParticipation Prerequisite: Completion of min 5 modules of ACE-SCHOLAR Foundation\nWhen?: 16 – 18 June 2026\nHost: Carinthia University of Applied Sciences\, Villach\, Austria\nOrganised by: ARIES Incubator\nRegistration: https://forms.gle/WWjkh7pKADLdKm5R6\nRegistration Deadline: 15 May 2026\, 23:59 CET\n\nAbout ACE-SCHOLAR \nACE-SCHOLAR — Researcher Capacity Development Workshop series  is a structured training programme open to students and staff from all disciplines. It provides practical skills\, evidence-based tools\, and collaborative learning opportunities to support participants in developing a strong research profile focusing on scientific dissemination. \nParticipants of the workshops should complete the ACE-SCHOLAR -Foundation online course before the workshop. The online training curriculum covers 7 competency areas from the European Researcher Competency Framework (Foundation to Intermediate level)\, complemented by 3 additional topics selected by the ACE²-EU Alliance. Together\, they offer a coherent pathway towards research excellence. Learn more about the ACE-SCHOLAR Foundation Course here. \nAbout the Workshop #1: “Research Ethics – Co-creation in Action”. The workshop at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences will be focusing on three days of interactive sessions—theoretical input\, lab visits\, group work\, peer reflection\, and pitch presentations—to develop skills in project planning\, interdisciplinary collaboration\, critical thinking\, and participatory methods. \nWho can apply? \nThis programme is open to: \n\nStudents enrolled in postgraduate programmes at ACE²-EU partner universities.\nAcademic and administrative staff from ACE²-EU partner universities.\n\nWorking language: English. A B1–B2 level is recommended to follow the sessions comfortably. \nWhat you will develop \n\nHands-On Ethical Research Skills: Learn how to design and conduct ethically sound research with human participants\, ensuring your work meets the highest standards of integrity and responsibility.\nInteractive & Collaborative Learning: Engage in three days of dynamic on-site sessions\, including lab visits\, group work\, and peer reflection\, to sharpen your project planning and interdisciplinary teamwork skills.\nCutting-Edge Topics: Explore emerging challenges in research\, such as AI ethics\, data protection\, and equity\, to stay ahead in an evolving scientific landscape.\nPractical Application: Apply participatory methods in real-world contexts\, bridging theory and practice to create meaningful\, socially relevant projects.\nBoost Your Research Profile: Gain confidence in articulating your learning and contributing to innovative research\, enhancing your professional growth and impact.\n\nWorkshop Agenda \n\n\n\n \nTuesday\nWednesday\nThursday\n\n\nSession I: \n8:30 – 10:00 am\nIntroduction\, Overview\, Icebreaker\nWrap up and Ethics\nGroup work time: preparation of pitch and ethical statement\n\n\nSession II: \n10:15 – 11:45 am\nParticipatory Research in Theory and Practice\nStart of Group Work and further explanation: research aim and outcome\nPitch Session I + Discussion\n\n\nLunch break\n\n\nSession III: \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\nLab tour: IADL Primoschgasse\, Ethiccards and project discussion\nGroup work time: good practice research\, study structure and ethical considerations\nPitch Session II + Discussion\n\n\nSession IV: \n2:45 – 4:15 pm\nGroup Work definition and topics (Workshop)\nGroup work time: methods and target groups\nReflection\, Peer Feedback and Closing\n\n\n\nCompletion of min 5 modules of ACE-SCHOLAR Foundation including the Research Ethics Module. \nFurther information and inquiries: info.ariesincubator@e-ucb.ro
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/ace-scholar-researcher-capacity-development-workshop-1-research-ethics-co-creation-in-action/
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SUMMARY:Build your BIP with ACE²-EU: Developing Successful BIPs from Concept to Implementation
DESCRIPTION:Course Type: Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) for staff \n  \nApplication Process: \nInterested applicants should \n🔗 Apply here — https://forms.gle/1uzVcC43LvkPtNgq5 \nDeadline for receipt of applications: 29 May\, 2026 \nPlease note that submitting an application does not guarantee a place on the programme. Participating institutions apply their own internal selection procedures. \n  \nDuration and Learning Format  \nProvide a clear overview of the course structure\, including: \n\nThe total workload is 75 hours\, broken down as follows:\n\nSynchronous online activities: 5 h\nOn-site (physical mobility) activities: 30 h\nIndependent and group work: 40 h\n\n\nDates:\n\nOn-site component: 15-19 June\, 2026\, Ingolstadt\, Germany\nOnline component: 9 & 16 July\, 2026\n\n\n\nPlease note: Under Erasmus+ rules\, the minimum on-site duration for a BIP is five days. Only administrative and teaching staff who attend the full on-site week (15–19 June 2026) will be counted as BIP participants. Lecturers attending for a shorter period are welcome to join but will not be registered as BIP participants. \n  \nCredits and Certification  \nCredits: 3 ECTS \nCertification: participants will receive a certificate of attendance \nOrganising Institutions and Teaching Staff: \nLead and Host Institution \n\nTechnische Hochschule Ingolstadt\, Germany\nAnna-Lisa Klages\, Sonja Bedington\, Fiona Nimser-Büchner\, Lara Schäfer\n\nPartner Institutions \nFrancisco de Vitoria University (UFV)\, Spain \n\nAlma Vázquez Esteban\n\nMedical University Gdansk (MUG)\, Poland \n\nDawid Spychała\, Karolina Derda\n\nCourse Overview \nBIPs – short for “Blended Intensive Programmes” are Erasmus+ programmes that offer a unique opportunity to enhance international collaboration and develop innovative transnational learning formats while benefiting from dedicated Erasmus+ funding that supports travel\, coordination\, and innovative course design. \nThey create a flexible space to experiment with new pedagogical approaches\, combining virtual collaboration with short\, impactful in-person exchanges that energise both students and instructors. It is financed by Erasmus+ funding\, allowing for organisational support (min. 4.000€) in addition to travel grants for participants. \nSince BIPs are ‘new territory’ to several institutions within the ACE²-EU Alliance\, the aim of this BIP is to train colleagues to become BIP experts. During the programme\, we will provide you with insights regarding terms\, conditions\, and particularities of BIPs\, thereby developing structures and processes to strategically embed BIPs into institutional developments. \nThis BIP addresses two target-groups: \n\nAdministrative staff involved with coordinating\, supporting\, and facilitating BIPs within the ACE²-EU Alliance and\nProfessors and scientific staff interested in developing a BIP in the areas of teaching\, research\, and/or entrepreneurship.\n\nThis is delivered as a single BIP structured in two phases\, not as two parallel programmes. During the first part of the on-site week\, the programme is dedicated to administrative staff\, who take a deep dive into BIP coordination\, evaluate best practices and develop a joint scheme for processes within the Alliance. In the second part\, the programme moves into project-based learning: administrative staff put what they have learned into practice\, while teaching staff receive a guided introduction to BIP development and work on potential BIP ideas to be taken further afterwards. Sessions on inclusive and diversity-sensitive BIP development\, as well as inputs on communication\, are open to all participants. \nAt the end of this course\, you will know everything you need to know about how to organise and coordinate your own BIP. Participating lecturers will have used the opportunity to exchange ideas\, work together in workshops to develop topics and content with colleagues from different Alliance institutions. In addition\, we will have laid out a foundation for the strategic positioning of BIPs to foster teaching\, research\, innovation\, entrepreneurship\, and vocational training within the ACE²-EU Alliance. \nLearning Journey \nThis BIP is divided into four major parts: \n\nIntroduction and information (on site)\nBest practices\, adaptation\, and integration (on site)\nExploration and structuring (on site)\nReflection and improvement (online)\n\nFor administrative staff: At the beginning of the course\, participants will receive a conceptual introduction to and important information about BIPs. After having gained in-depth insights\, they will develop processes and structures needed for the establishment of a workflow at their home institutions and within the Alliance. To do so\, they will work with case studies to assess best practices and pitfalls with the organisation of BIPs. \nFor teaching staff: Lecturers will join the programme on Wednesday. They will receive a concise introduction to BIP structures and how to develop a BIP. Furthermore\, they will learn about possibilities and potentials of integrating BIPs into their academic practice\, before they will take a deep dive into developing their own BIP ideas. \nThroughout the course\, hands-on workshops will be accompanied by thematic inputs on topics such as the development of inclusive and diversity-sensitive teaching formats or target-group-oriented communication. \nAll content-related activities will be accompanied by exercises and socio-cultural events that foster a positive working atmosphere. Furthermore\, social activities will allow for networking and thematic exploration. \nDuring the online follow-up sessions\, participants will reflect (9 July 2026) on post-on-site developments as well as focus on potentials for improvement (16 July 2026) of processes and developed structures. \nLocation: TH Ingolstadt \nDate: 15-19 June (on-site)\, 9 & 16 July (online) \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this Blended Intensive Programme\, all participants will be able to independently plan\, coordinate\, and strategically position a BIP within the ACE²-EU Alliance — equipped with the knowledge\, tools\, and cross-institutional networks needed to make Erasmus+ funded BIPs a sustainable part of their academic and administrative practice within the ACE²-EU Alliance. \nSpecific learning objectives include: \nBy the end of the BIP\, attending administrative staff will be able to: \n\nExplain the key terms\, funding conditions\, and structural requirements of Erasmus+ BIPs within the ACE²-EU Alliance context.\nEvaluate best practices and common pitfalls in BIP coordination by analysing real-world case studies.\nImplement sustainable administration processes for the integration of BIPs into institutional internationalisation strategies\nDesign institution-specific workflows and coordination processes that enable the systematic organisation and support of BIPs at their home institution.\nDevelop a strategic framework for embedding BIPs into their institution’s existing structures and the broader ACE²-EU Alliance strategy.\nApply target-group-oriented communication strategies for the promotion of BIPs\n\nBy the end of the BIP\, attending teaching staff will be able to: \n\nAssess how BIPs can be strategically integrated into their own academic practice across the areas of teaching\, research\, and/or entrepreneurship.\nDevelop a concrete BIP concept in collaboration with colleagues from other ACE²-EU Alliance institutions\, applying principles of inclusive and diversity-sensitive course design.\nPromote equity\, diversity\, and inclusion with their teaching\nRefine their BIP concept based on inclusion\, diversity\, and intersectionality dimensions\n\n  \nLearning Outcomes (By the end of the course\, participants will be able to): \n\nDevelop innovative and meaningful BIPs from theory to practice\nImplement sustainable administration processes\nDevelop communication and promotional strategies to improve the visibility of BIPs\nApply communication strategies to audiences from differing backgrounds\nPromote equity\, diversity and inclusion in international teaching formats\nCollaborate effectively with international colleagues\nTranslate institutional goals into practical implementation steps\nContribute actively to future BIP development through networking\, exchange of expertise\, and Alliance-based cooperation\n\n  \nWho would find this course useful? \nThis course may be suitable for teaching and administrative staff from ACE²-EU partner universities in all fields. \nThis course may be suitable for those who have an interest in: \nLearning how to plan\, coordinate\, implement\, and develop Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs) within the ACE²-EU Alliance. \n\nRecommended Language Level:\n\nEnglish B2-C1\n\n\n\nPrior to the start of the course\, participants will receive a welcome email from the ACE²-EU Alliance with detailed instructions specific to the course. \n  \nFurther Information \nFor any further information or queries related to the course\, please contact: \nDr. Anna-Lisa Klages\,  ace2eu@thi.de
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/build-your-bip-with-ace%c2%b2-eu-developing-successful-bips-from-concept-to-implementation/
CATEGORIES:Staff Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Flower Meadows in Enhancing Environmental Biodiversity and Safety
DESCRIPTION:Course Type: Applied Blended Challenge (ABC) Programme \n  \nDuration and Timeline:  \n\nCourse components and contact hours: 10 hrs synchronous online\, 25 hrs on-site + 45 hrs independent and group work\nOnline component: 15–26 June 2026 (Warsaw: Central European Time (CET) UTC+2h)\nOn-site component: 06–10 July 2026\, it will take place: Gdańsk (Poland)\nFollow-up / reflection: 16 of July 2026 (online)\n\n  \nAward\, Credits and Certification  \nOn successful completion of the course participants will receive 3 ECTS credits and a certificate of attendance \nOrganised by: \nMedical University of Gdańsk (Poland) Lead and Host Institution \nAnna Hering\, PhD\, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR \nLecturers: Justyna Stefanowicz-Hajduk\, Pharm.D. MUG\, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR\, Aniela Brzezińska\, MSc\, Psychologist\, Doctoral Researcher \nLIK (Lithuania) \nSandra Saunoriūtė\, PhD\, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR \nCarinthia University of Applied Sciences (Austria) \nRudolf Markt\, PhD\, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR \n  \nExternal stakeholders that will be involved in the course: \nPrimary school nr 3 in Gdańsk (Poland) \nPrimary school nr 5 in Bytów (Poland) \nGestor – management and administration of real estate – housing communities in Gdańsk (Poland) \nWhich students would find this course useful? \nThis course may be suitable for students from ACE2-EU partner universities enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the following fields: \n\n\n\nEnvironmental and public health\,\nFood science and engineering\,\nDietetics and sports\,\nEnvironmental sciences\,\nChemical sciences\, biotechnology\, pharmacy\, medicine\n\n\n\nThis course may be suitable for those who have an interest in: \n\n\n\nurban plants and their safety\,\nhealthy environment and well-being.\n\n\nRecommended Language Level:\n\nIntermediate level of English (B1)\, as the working language will be English\n\n\n\nApplication Process: \nInterested applicants should \n🔗 Apply here: https://forms.gle/xCYvysNpaaXy6Qoq8 \nDeadline for receipt of applications: 15 May 2026 \nCourse Description and Learning Objectives \nThis course explores the role of flower meadows in urban environments and how they shape our well-being\, mental health\, and the surrounding ecosystem. You will discover how flowers contribute to human health and environmental sustainability\, and learn about sustainable cultivation practices\, plant types and composition\, and how changes in plant populations affect the soil. By connecting botany\, microbiology\, and urban planning\, the course shows why bringing more flowers into our cities matters — for people\, for nature\, and for the health of the whole ecosystem. \n  \nCourse Description:\n \n\nOnline sessions: Online lectures introduce the key concepts of the course: plant diversity and climate change\, and how the soil ecosystem changes when native plants are replaced. Sessions include group discussions and preparatory readings. Dates: 15– 26 June 2026.\nOn-site sessions: A five-day intensive programme combining workshops\, field activities\, and laboratory experiments. You will work directly with local stakeholders to explore real-world challenges and develop practical solutions. Dates: 06–10 July 2026 in Gdańsk (Poland).\n🌿 Psychology of Nature session (led by Aniela Brzezińska\, MUG): a lecture on how flower meadows and green urban spaces affect psychological well-being\, covering concepts such as eco-anxiety\, restorative environments\, and the mental health benefits of biodiversity. The session is followed by a guided mindfulness walk in a local park\, giving students a structured\, experiential practice for connecting with nature intentionally.\nFollow-up / reflection: Online group presentations of lab reports and advertising campaigns\, followed by a shared reflection space to discuss insights and takeaways from the course. Date: 16 July 2026 (online)\n\n  \nSpecific learning objectives include: \n\nUnderstand the impact of climate change on the environment and oxidative stress\nLearn about sustainable urban planning practices and biodiversity\nLearn how to relax the body and mind in nature\nBecome familiar with plants and how they can influence our well-being\nExplore the impact of plants on human cells (in vitro research)\n\nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to: \n\nRemember & understand – the principles of introducing flower meadows into urban areas to support biodiversity\, and their impact on the environment\, on human health\, and on oxidative stress in the body.\n\nTeaching methods: Lectures\, guest talks.\nAssessment: Short quizzes\, reflection notes.\n\n\nApply – demonstrate how being surrounded by nature affects mood\, attention span\, and mental abilities\, and learn how to relax in natural settings.\n\nTeaching methods: Case studies\, field visits\, practical demonstrations.\nAssessment: Field reports\, group exercises.\n\n\nAnalyse – investigate the links between plants\, insects\, soil microorganisms\, and human health outcomes.\n\nTeaching methods: Data analysis workshops\, literature reviews\, group discussions. Lab classes (in-vitro research)\nAssessment: Analytical essays\, lab reports.\n\n\nEvaluate – critically assess urban design and the role of nature in promoting health and sustainability\, including how to address the lack of space for greenery in cities.\n\nTeaching methods: Debates\, critical reading sessions.\nAssessment: Group presentations.\n\n\nCreate – propose evidence-based strategies to introduce greenery into urban spaces and strengthen biodiversity\, helping to reduce oxidative stress and\, as part of the work\, design advertising campaigns to promote these ideas.\n\nTeaching methods: Design thinking and practical workshops\, lab classes.\nAssessment: Group presentations.\n\n\n\nFurther Information \nFor any further information or queries related to the course\, please contact: \nE-mail: ace2eu@ufv.es
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/flower-meadows-in-enhancing-environmental-biodiversity-and-safety/
CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Economic Resilience in Times of Crisis\, Security Challenges and Uncertainties: Global Business Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:Course Type: Flavour School\nDuration and Learning Format\nThis Flavour School is delivered in an intensive on-site format over 5 days.\nThe course includes:\n\n25 hours of on-site contact time\, including lectures\, workshops\, seminars\, and practical activities\nAdditional student effort through group work\, case study analysis\, and final presentations\n\nPrior to the on-site phase\, participants are required to complete the ACE²-EU onboarding MOOC\, ACERookies\, designed to introduce students to the Alliance\, its values\, and the learning approach.\nIn addition\, a mandatory online welcome and onboarding session (ACExperience) will take place on 25 May 2026.\n\nOn-site component: 1–5 June 2026\nLocation: Stip\, North Macedonia\nAll participants must complete the onboarding requirements prior to the on-site experience.\n \nCredits and Certification\nOn successful completion of the course\, participants will receive 2 ECTS credits and a certificate of attendance.\nSuccessful completion requires:\n\nA minimum attendance of 80% of the on-site sessions\nActive participation throughout the course\nCompletion and submission of assigned tasks and group work\n\n\nOrganising Institutions and Teaching Staff\nLead and Host Institution\nGoce Delcev University\, Stip\, North Macedonia\nTeaching staff:\n\nDarko Lazarov\nEmilija Miteva Kacarski\n\nPartner Institution\nPolytechnic University of Santarém\, Portugal\nTeaching staff:\n\nMaria Godinho\n\nThis course reflects the collaborative and international nature of the ACE²-EU Alliance.\n\nExternal stakeholders that will be involved in the course:\n\nStudents and researchers\nRepresentatives from SMEs and startups\nSupply chain and logistics companies\nCentral bank and fiscal authorities\nChambers of commerce and business associations\n\n \nCourse Overview\nThis Flavour School explores how economies\, governments\, and businesses can prepare for\, respond to\, and recover from crises in an increasingly uncertain global environment.\nStudents will examine key challenges such as geopolitical conflicts\, economic shocks\, energy insecurity\, and environmental pressures. The course combines global and European perspectives\, focusing on how these factors influence business strategies and public policy.\nThrough real-world examples\, including recent geopolitical developments\, participants will understand how resilience can be strengthened through diversification\, innovation\, good governance\, and international cooperation.\nNo prior background in economics is required. The course is designed for students from a wide range of disciplines interested in global challenges and future-oriented decision-making.\n\nLearning Journey\nThe on-site phase is structured as an intensive and interactive learning experience.\nStudents will engage in activities such as:\n\nWorkshops on scenario planning and crisis response\nCase studies on real economic and business challenges\nGroup project work to design a resilience strategy\nExpert lectures and panel discussions\nCollaborative work in international and interdisciplinary teams\n\nThe course emphasises active participation\, discussion\, and the application of concepts to real-world contexts.\n\nFollow-up / Reflection\nAt the end of the course\, students will:\n\nPresent their group projects\nReflect on their learning experience\nComplete a short follow-up or reflection activity\n\n\nLearning Objectives\nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to:\n\nExplain the concept of economic resilience in global contexts\nIdentify key economic\, geopolitical\, and security risks\nAnalyse real-world case studies of crisis response\nEvaluate resilience strategies for businesses and countries\nApply sustainability and ESG principles\nUse basic scenario planning and foresight tools\nDevelop a structured resilience strategy\nWork effectively in international and interdisciplinary teams\nCommunicate ideas clearly in written and oral formats\n\n\nWho Should Apply\nThis course is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from ACE²-EU partner universities.\nIt is particularly relevant for students in:\n\nEconomics and Business\nInternational Relations and Political Science\nPublic Policy and European Studies\nSustainability and Environmental Studies\nEnergy and Innovation Studies\n\nIt is also suitable for students interested in:\n\nGlobal challenges and uncertainty\nBusiness strategy and resilience\nSustainability and ESG\nReal-world problem-solving\n\nLanguage Level\n\n\n\nBasic to intermediate level of English (B2)\, as the working language will be English\n\n\n\n\nApplication Process:\nInterested applicants should apply through the following link:\n🔗 Apply here: https://forms.gle/oxeZzZUbWkoAXpAs7\nApplication deadline: 20 April 2026\nPlease note that submitting an application does not guarantee a place on the course. Participating institutions apply their own internal selection procedures.\n\nSelected participants will receive a welcome email from the ACE²-EU Alliance with further details prior to the start of the course.\nFurther Information\nFor any questions\, please contact:\n\ndarko.lazarov@ugd.edu.mk\nemilija.miteva@ugd.edu.mk
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/economic-resilience-in-times-of-crisis-security-challenges-and-uncertainties-global-business-perspectives/
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SUMMARY:Active Learning Pedagogy School (ALPS) – Madrid 2026
DESCRIPTION:Course Type: \nActive Learning Pedagogy School (ALPS) – Staff Training Programme \n  \nDuration and Learning Format  \nThis ALPS is a blended staff training programme combining short online preparatory and follow-up sessions with four on-site intensive training days in Madrid. \nTotal workload : \n\n\n\nOnline preparatory session: 2 hours synchronous online\nOn-site intensive training: 32 hours (4 days)\nOnline follow-up session: 2 hours synchronous online\nIndependent reflection and follow-up work: 8 hours\n\n\n\nDates of: \n\nOnline preparatory session: 20 May 2026\, 12:00–14:00 CET\nOn-site component: 26–29 May 2026\, Madrid\, Spain\nOnline follow-up session: 3 June 2026\, 12:00–14:00 CET\n\n  \nCredits and Certification  \nOn sucessful completion of the course participants will receive 2 ECTS credits and a certificate of attendance \nOrganising Institutions and Teaching Staff: \nLead and Host Institution \n\nUniversidad Francisco de Vitoria\n\nFacilitators and academic staff Universidad Francisco de Vitoria \nExternal stakeholders \nWhere relevant\, selected educational and institutional stakeholders may contribute to specific sessions or reflection activities. \n  \nCourse Overview \nTeaching today is no longer only about delivering content—it is about engaging students\, encouraging participation\, and helping them develop skills for real-world challenges. This course focuses on how to make learning more active\, collaborative\, and meaningful through an active-experiential learning approach. \nThe Active Learning Pedagogy School (ALPS) addresses a key challenge in higher education: how to move from traditional teaching to student-centred approaches where students learn by doing\, reflecting\, and applying knowledge in real contexts. \nParticipants will explore practical ways to design learning experiences in which students actively participate\, collaborate\, and solve problems. Through active-experiential learning\, teaching becomes a process where students engage with real situations\, test ideas\, and learn from experience. \nThis is especially relevant in international and interdisciplinary environments\, where diverse perspectives enhance learning. The course supports academic staff in designing more engaging\, interactive\, and meaningful learning experiences aligned with current educational needs. \nLearning Journey\nOnline sessions: \nThe programme begins with a short online preparatory session (20 May 2026\, 12:00–14:00 CET)\, where participants are introduced to the overall approach\, connect with peers\, and reflect on their current teaching practices. This session helps establish a shared starting point and prepares participants for active engagement during the on-site training.. \n\nOnsite sessions:\n\nThe on-site training will take place in Madrid\, Spain\, from 26 to 29 May 2026. Participants will engage in hands-on workshops\, collaborative activities\, and peer exchange based on active-experiential learning. They will work in interdisciplinary and intercultural teams to design\, test\, and refine learning activities. The focus is on learning by doing\, experimenting\, and reflecting in a dynamic and supportive environment. \nAs part of the programme\, one of the training days will take place outside the university\, in a natural setting. This experience includes a guided route of approximately 10 kilometres and is designed to explore learning through movement\, reflection\, and connection with others. It offers a unique opportunity to experience active-experiential learning beyond the classroom and to engage with teaching from a different perspective. \nParticipants are encouraged to take this into account when applying. Support can be provided where needed to ensure that all participants can meaningfully engage in the experience. \n\nFollow-up / reflection:\n\nThe programme concludes with an online follow-up session (3 June 2026\, 12:00–14:00 CET)\, where participants will engage in guided reflection activities and peer exchange. \nLearning Objectives \n  \nSpecific learning objectives include: \nList clear and measurable objectives that describe what students are expected to achieve.\nUse action verbs (e.g. analyse\, apply\, design\, reflect). \nLearning Outcomes (By the end of the course\, participants will be able to): \n\nFields or disciplines (broad categories only)\nTo understand the principles of active-experiential learning in higher education\nTo analyse current teaching practices and identify opportunities for improvement\nTo design interactive and student-centred learning activities\nTo apply active learning methodologies in interdisciplinary and intercultural contexts\nTo reflect on teaching approaches and their impact on student engagement\nTo develop and present a short learning activity as part of a formative assessment process\nTo engage in peer feedback and self-reflection to improve teaching design\n\n  \nWhich participants would find this course useful for them? \nThis course is suitable for academic and teaching staff from ACE²-EU partner universities involved in undergraduate and postgraduate education. \nIt is particularly relevant for participants from all academic disciplines who are interested in enhancing their teaching practice\, especially those who will design or deliver Micro-Learning Opportunities (MLOs) or Joint ACE²-EU programmes. \n\nRequested Language Level :\n\nEnglish B1–B2\n\n\n\nThis is mandatory\, as English is the working language of ACE²-EU courses. \nThis course may be suitable for those who have an interest in: \n\nInnovative and student-centred teaching methods\nActive-experiential learning\nInterdisciplinary and collaborative education\nInternationalisation of teaching and learning\nDesigning joint or blended learning experiences\n\nApplication Process: \nInterested applicants should apply through their home institution within the ACE²-EU Alliance. \n🔗 Apply here: https://forms.gle/g5s14j25hc1KqzQs6 \nDeadline for receipt of applications: 15 May 2026 \nPlease note that submitting an application does not guarantee a place on the programme. Participating institutions apply their own internal selection procedures. \nPrior to the start of the course\, selected participants will receive a welcome email from the ACE²-EU Alliance containing detailed information and instructions specific to the programme. \n  \nFurther Information \nFor any further information or queries related to the course\, please contact: \nEmail ace2eu@ufv.es
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/active-learning-pedagogy-school-alps-madrid-2026/
CATEGORIES:Staff Opportunities
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SUMMARY:From Living Soil to Living Food: A One Health perspective
DESCRIPTION:Course Type: Flavour School \nFlavour Schools are short\, intensive programmes (four days) that bring together students from across the ACE2-EU alliance to collaborate on real-world challenges connected to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Through interactive workshops\, teamwork\, and project-based learning\, participants explore innovative solutions while developing cross-cultural understanding and global awareness. Designed as a short mobility opportunity\, Flavour Schools offer a dynamic international experience for students who may not be able to join longer exchanges. They foster creativity\, cooperation\, and the European spirit of shared learning towards a more sustainable and inclusive future. \n  \nDuration and Timeline: \n\nCourse components and contact hours: 25 hours on-site\nOn-site component: 25-29 May 2026 (SANTAREM\, PORTUGAL)\n\n  \nAward\, Credits and Certification \nOn successful completion of the course participants will receive 1 ECTS credit and a certificate of attendance \nOrganised by: HOST: Santarém Polytechnic University(IPS) \, Maria Godinho \n  \nPartners:  \nMedical University of Gdansk\, (MUG) Maciej Tankiewicz \nKaunas University of Applied Engineering Sciences (LIK) Vilda Grybauskiene \nUniversity Constantin Brâncusi Târgu-Jiu (UCB) Irina Pecingină \nExternal stakeholders that will be involved in the course: \nAgricultural and environmental sector – DGADR \nAgriculture sector – COTHN; AGROTEJO; \nGovernance\, policy\, and certification – DGADR \nCivil society and consumers – QUERCUS\, CMSantarem \n  \nCourse Description and Learning Objectives \nThis course explores the connections between living soil\, food production\, and environmental health through a One Health thematic strategy. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the One Health concept – from soil to fork and glass – while examining how regenerative agricultural practices support soil vitality and food composition. The course also covers the environmental impact of agriculture\, the influence of soil microbiomes and arthropods on crop health\, and the development of sustainable production strategies that promote both ecosystem integrity and food safety. \n  \nCourse Description: \nCourse Structure \nThe course is designed to provide a comprehensive and applied understanding of the relationship between living soils\, sustainable agriculture\, and ecosystem health\, using a One Health approach. It is divided into several key components to ensure an engaging and multidisciplinary learning experience. \nOnsite Sessions – These sessions offer hands-on\, experiential learning opportunities that allow students to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world contexts. \nTheoretical sessions – Complementing the onsite sessions\, students will receive foundational instruction on key topics\, including: The One Health concept applied to agriculture; Soil ecosystems and microbiomes; Agroecological and viticultural systems; Environmental assessment methodologies \nWorkshops – Interactive sessions where students explore core concepts such as One Health\, soil health\, and regenerative agriculture through collaborative activities and guided discussion. \nPractical Activities- Field-based exercises that may include soil sampling and analysis\, vineyard or farm visits\, and demonstrations of regenerative farming techniques. These activities foster direct observation and critical thinking. \nCase Studies – Analysis of real-world examples highlighting sustainable agriculture practices\, environmental challenges\, and food safety concerns. Case studies are used to develop problem-solving and systems-thinking skills. \nStakeholder Engagement – Students will engage with local farmers\, agronomists\, environmental scientists\, and other stakeholders through interviews\, panels\, or site visits. This promotes understanding of diverse perspectives and challenges in implementing sustainable practices. \nSpecific learning objectives include: \nExplain the principles of the One Health concept and how they apply across the food system—from soil to fork and glass. \nIdentify and describe regenerative agricultural practices that promote healthy and biologically active soils. \nEvaluate the environmental impacts of different agricultural systems\, with a focus on sustainability. \nAnalyse the roles of soil microbiomes and arthropods in maintaining crop health and resilience. \nDevelop and propose sustainable production strategies that integrate ecosystem health\, food safety\, and long-term agricultural productivity. \nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the principles of the One Health concept\, from soil to fork and glass.\nIdentify regenerative agricultural practices that support healthy and living soils.\nAssess the environmental impact of agriculture systems\nRecognise the role of soil microbiomes and arthropods in influencing crop health\nPropose sustainable production strategies that integrate ecosystem health and food safety\n\nWhich students would find this course useful for them? \nThis course may be suitable for students from ACE2-EU partner universities enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate programmes in the following fields: \nAgriculture sciences \nEnvironment \nHealth and nutrition \nThis course is specially suited for students passionate about agriculture\, environment conservation and food composition and quality. \nRecommended Language Level : \nBasic to intermediate level of English (B1-B2)\, as the working language will be English \nApplication Process: \nInterested applicants should \n🔗 Apply here: https://forms.gle/Fxxm5MFFGQVkrd6RA \n  \nDeadline for receipt of applications: 25.01.2026 \nAn acceptance email will be sent by the host institution and will include programme registration details \nFurther Information \nFor any further information or queries related to the course\, please contact: \nEmail: maria.godinho@esa.ipsantarem.pt
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/from-living-soil-to-living-food-a-one-health-perspective/
CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Outdoor Events: Waste Around and Within Us
DESCRIPTION:Duration and Timeline:  \n\nCourse components and contact hours:  synchronous on-site + 10 hours independent and group work\nOn-site component: 25 – 29 MAY 2026  (RIGA\, Latvia)\n\n  \nAward\, Credits and Certification  \nOn sucessful completion of the course participants will receive 1 ECTS credit and a certificate of attendance \nOrganised by: \nLatvian Academy of Culture (Latvia) Lead and Host Institution \nLietuvos Inžinerijos Kolegija (Lithuania) \nMedical University of Gdańsk (Poland) \nUniversitatea „Constantin Brâncuși” din Târgu Jiu (Romania) \nExternal stakeholders that will be involved in the course: SIA Getliņi EKO (Latvia)\, Latvian music industry professionals. \n  \nCourse Description and Learning Objectives \nReal World Challenge: Rethink waste\, design sustainable events\, and create a healthier\, more balanced experience – both for ourselves and the world around us! ​ \nPrimary Goal: To develop interdisciplinary competencies for designing sustainable outdoor events that reduce environmental impact while supporting human well-being. \n Course Description: \nFlavour School “Sustainable Outdoor Events: Waste Around and Within Us”  is an intensive interdisciplinary programme that explores sustainability in outdoor festival contexts from environmental\, health\, logistical\, and human well-being perspectives. The course follows a progressive structure – from systemic foundations and ecological awareness to embodied sustainability and applied toolkit development. \nModule 1 – Strategic Foundations of Sustainable Outdoor Events\nIntroduces sustainability as an integrated strategic framework in large-scale festivals\, addressing environmental responsibility\, logistics\, energy efficiency\, stakeholder management\, and real-world decision-making dilemmas. \nModule 2 – Ecosystems\, Soil and Environmental Impact\nFocuses on the ecological systems that host outdoor events\, examining soil degradation\, water systems\, waste technologies\, and preventive environmental planning through systems thinking. \nModule 3 – Embodied Sustainability: Well-Being and Human Resilience\nExplores sustainability “within us\,” addressing staff burnout\, sensory overload\, occupational health\, and the role of movement and embodied practices in supporting human resilience at events. \nModule 4 – Health\, Exposure and Invisible Risks\nExamines health-related risks in festival environments\, including noise\, light pollution\, chemical exposure\, food safety\, and material impacts on human well-being. \nModule 5 – Food Systems and Waste Management\nApplies circular economy principles to event logistics\, composting\, food systems\, and waste minimisation\, including engagement with real-world stakeholders in waste management. \nModule 6 – Masterclass & Toolkit LabSynthesises interdisciplinary insights into a practical “Sustainable Outdoor Event Action Toolkit\,” enabling participants to translate sustainability principles into structured\, implementable strategies for festival organisers. \nThe programme combines expert lectures\, hands-on workshops\, site visits\, and collaborative international teamwork to develop applied competencies in sustainable event design. \n Specific learning objectives include: \n\nDevelop a systems-based understanding of sustainable outdoor events\, including resource management\, waste reduction\, and ecological impact.\nAnalyse waste as a multi-layered concept – material\, environmental\, and embodied – and examine its effects on ecosystems and human well-being.\nApply practical tools and strategies for improving sustainability in event contexts\, including circular practices\, energy efficiency\, food systems\, and well-being support.\nIntegrate interdisciplinary perspectives to design balanced solutions that address environmental responsibility and human resilience.\nStrengthen the ability to translate sustainability principles into realistic and implementable actions in festival environments.\n\nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to: \n\nApply systems thinking to analyse sustainability challenges in outdoor festival environments.\nEvaluate environmental impacts related to soil\, water systems\, waste streams\, energy use\, and event logistics.\nIdentify health and well-being risks associated with large-scale events\, including exposure to noise\, materials\, food systems\, and crowd dynamics.\nIntegrate embodied and well-being perspectives into sustainable event design.\nDevelop practical sustainability strategies that balance environmental responsibility\, operational feasibility\, and audience experience.\nTranslate interdisciplinary knowledge into structured tools (audit frameworks\, checklists\, action matrices) for festival organisers.\nCollaborate effectively in international and interdisciplinary teams to co-create applied solutions.\n\n Which students would find this course useful for them? \nThis course may be suitable for students from ACE2-EU partner universities enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate programs in the following fields: \n\nCultural management and event studies\nPerforming arts\, dance\, and theatre\nEnvironmental sciences\, ecology\, and sustainability studies\nHealth sciences\, physiotherapy\, and medicine\nNutrition and food studies\nEngineering\, logistics\, and resource management\nSocial sciences\, including sociology\, anthropology\, and cultural studies\n\nThis course may be suitable for those who have an interest in: \n\nSustainability and environmentally responsible lifestyles\nZero-waste practices and circular economy\nOutdoor event design\, logistics\, and production\nCreative and interdisciplinary approaches to problem-solving\nMovement\, well-being\, and embodied practices in event contexts\nCommunity engagement\, civic participation\, and cultural innovation\nExploring links between arts\, ecology\, and health\n\nRecommended Language Level: Basic to intermediate level of English (B1-B2)\, as the working language will be English \nApplication Process: \n🔗 Apply here: https://forms.gle/bEyJosnTTARAfXh56 \nDeadline for receipt of applications: 22/3/26 \nA notification of acceptance to participate will be sent to sucessful applicants \nFurther Information \nFor any further information or queries related to the course\, please contact: \nAija Lūse\, Latvian Academy of Culture\nEmail: aija.luse@lka.edu.lv
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/sustainable-outdoor-events-waste-around-and-within-us/
CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Fast Fashion Waste and Cultural Resilience: Rebuilding Sustainable Lifestyles in Times of Global Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Course Type: Flavour School \nThis Flavour School is a four-day immersive\, challenge-based learning experience designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration among students from the ACE2EU alliance. The course combines online preparation with intensive on-site activities and hands-on workshops\, enabling participants to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world sustainability challenges in the textile and fashion sector.  It will be open to students from all ACE2 -EU alliance members. \n  \nDuration and Timeline:  \nTotal workload: approximately 50 hours (2 ECTS) \nCourse components include: \n\n20 hours on-site intensive programme\n• 25 hours independent and group work\n\nOn-site component: 18–22 May 2026\nLocation: Stip\, North Macedonia \n  \nAward\, Credits and Certification  \nUpon successful completion of the course\, participants will be awarded 2 ECTS credits in accordance with ECTS standards. \nStudents will also receive an official Certificate of Attendance issued by the host institution within the ACE²-EU framework. \n  \nOrganised by: \nGoce Delcev University – Stip (North Macedonia)\nLead and Host Institution \nAcademic Team:\nSonja Jordeva\nSilvana Zhezhova\nSanja Risteski\nSaska Golomeova Longurova \n  \nPartner Institution \nUniversidad Francisco de Vitoria (Spain) \nMaría Isabel Castro Díaz \n  \nExternal stakeholders that will be involved in the course: \nThe course is developed in collaboration with: \n\nMunicipality of Stip\, North Macedonia\n• Textile Company DATA TEX LLC\, Stip\n\nThese stakeholders provide real-life challenges and contextual input for the applied learning activities. \n  \nCourse Description and Learning Objectives \nCourse Description: \nThe course addresses the growing environmental\, social and cultural challenges caused by fast fashion and textile waste. It explores how traditional textile knowledge and cultural heritage can serve as powerful tools for building sustainable and resilient lifestyles\, particularly in times of global crisis such as climate change\, economic instability and social disruption. \nStudents will engage with key concepts including fast fashion systems\, the circular economy\, textile waste management\, cultural resilience and sustainable design. Through a challenge-based learning approach\, participants will collaborate with external stakeholders to analyse real-world problems and co-create innovative\, culturally sensitive and environmentally responsible solutions. \n  \nCourse Structure \nThe programme is organised into three interconnected phases: \nOnsite sessions:  \nPreparation Phase: \nStudents are introduced to: \n\nFast fashion systems and global supply chains\n• Environmental and social impacts of textile waste\n• Circular economy principles\n• Cultural resilience and heritage-based sustainability\n\nActivities include interactive lectures\, readings\, case studies and preparatory teamwork. \nPractical work \nDuring the mobility period in Stip\, students: \n\nEngage in workshops and stakeholder meetings\n• Analyse real-life challenges provided by partners\n• Work in interdisciplinary teams\n• Develop culturally sensitive and sustainable textile solutions\n• Present preliminary concepts for feedback\n\nFollow-up / reflection: \nAfter the on-site phase\, students complete: \n\nGroup refinement of solutions\n• Reflective assignments linking learning to local or professional contexts\n• Final presentations and evaluation\n\nSpecific learning objectives include: \nBy the end of the course\, students will have: \n\nAnalyse how textile practices contribute to societal resilience\, especially during conflict\, displacement\, or environmental crisis.\nEvaluate the environmental and social impacts of fast fashion versus sustainable fashion models.\nApply principles of sustainability to textile design\, including the use of natural materials\, ethical labour\, and circular production methods.\nCollaborate with local artisans or communities to document\, preserve\, and innovate traditional textile techniques.\n\nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to: \n\nExplain the relationship between textile production and global sustainability challenges\n• Design culturally rooted and environmentally responsible textile solutions\n• Integrate circular economy principles into fashion and design contexts\n• Work effectively in interdisciplinary and intercultural teams\n• Present solutions grounded in evidence\, feasibility and societal impact\n\nWhich students would find this course useful for them? \nThis course may be suitable for students from ACE2-EU partner universities enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate programs in the following fields: \n\nTextile and Fashion Design\nSustainability and Environmental Studies\nCultural Studies and Heritage\nSocial Sciences and related interdisciplinary fields\nUrban Studies and Architecture\nInterested students from any field of study\n\nA multidisciplinary background is encouraged\, as collaboration across disciplines is a key component of the learning experience. \n  \nRecommended Language Level: \nThe working language of the course is English. Participants are expected to have a minimum English language proficiency level of B2\, enabling active participation in discussions\, teamwork\, and presentations. \nApplication Process: \nInterested applicants should \n🔗 Apply here: https://forms.gle/5BG3wEmTh9Rodj7d6    \nDeadline for receipt of applications: 20/3/2026 \n  \nSelection Process:\nEach ACE²-EU partner university will select and nominate up to three (3) students to participate in the course. \nA notification of acceptance will be sent by each home university to its selected students. Further practical and organisational details will then be provided by the host institution. \n  \nFurther Information \nFor any further information or queries related to the course\, please contact: \nsonja.jordeva@ugd.edu.mk
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/fast-fashion-waste-and-cultural-resilience-rebuilding-sustainable-lifestyles-in-times-of-global-crisis/
CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Fruit and vegetables – sustainable cultivation\, diet and health impact
DESCRIPTION:Course Type: Applied Blended Challenge (ABC) Programme \n  \nDuration and Timeline:  \n\nCourse components and contact hours: 15 synchronous online\, 25 hours on-site + 45 hours independent and group work\nOnline component: 18– 21 May 2026 (Warsaw: Central European Time (CET) UTC+2h)\nOn-site component: 08–11 June 2026\, It will take place in Gdańsk (Poland) Follow-up / reflection: 18 June 2026 (online)\n\n  \nAward\, Credits and Certification  \nUpon successful completion of the course\, participants will receive receive 3 ECTS credits and a certificate of attendance \nOrganised by: \nMedical University of Gdańsk (Poland) Lead and Host Institution \nMaciej Tankiewicz\, PhD\, DSc Eng.\, Associate Professor \nLecturers: Milena Lachowicz PhD\, Representatives of the Division of Environmental Toxicology MUG \nSantarem Polytechnic University (Portugal))  \nJoana Ferreira \nLIK (Lithuania) \nAsta Ramaskeviciene\, Gitana Vyciene \nUniversidad Francisco de Vitoria (Spain) \nMª Carmen Romero Ferreiro \nLatvian Academy of Culture (Latvia)  \nAija Lūse \nUNIVERSITATEA CONSTANTIN BRANCUSI TARGU JIU (Romania) \nSchiopu Emil Catalin \n  \nExternal stakeholders that will be involved in the course: \nUniversity Clinical Centre in Gdańsk (Poland) \nMalinogród Gdynia – fruit plantation\, tourist attraction (Poland) \nAllmicroalgae (Portugal) \nThe Horticultural Research and Development Station Targu Jiu (Romania) \n  \nCourse Description and Learning Objectives \nThis course explores the role of fruit and vegetables from farm to fork\, focusing on how they are grown\, their place in a healthy diet\, and their impact on human health and the environment. Students will learn about sustainable cultivation practices\, nutritional benefits\, and the ways fruit and vegetable consumption influences public health. By connecting agriculture\, diet\, and sustainability\, the course highlights why increasing fruit and vegetable intake is vital for both personal health and a more sustainable food system. \n  \nCourse Description:\n \n\nOnline sessions: Online lectures will introduce the key concepts of sustainable cultivation\, nutrition\, and the health impacts of fruit and vegetable consumption. Introduction to food safety and food contamination. Students will engage in group discussions\, preparatory readings. Dates: 18–21 May 2026.\nOn-site sessions: Four-day intensive Programme combining workshops\, practical field activities\, and experiments in the laboratory. Students will interact directly with local stakeholders (farmers and health experts) to explore real-world challenges and solutions. Dates: 08–11 June 2026 in Gdańsk (Poland).\nFollow-up / reflection: Online group presentations from laboratory reports and advertising campaigns; there will also be an opportunity to share insights from the course. Date: 18.06.2026 (online)\n\n  \nSpecific learning objectives include: \n\nUnderstanding the impact of climate change on the availability and quality of fresh food\nLearning about sustainable farming practices and food contamination risks\nLearning about product life cycle assessment and one health approach\nFamiliarisation with food certification and its characteristics\nThe impact of food on health\, eating habits and quality of life.\n\nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to: \n\nRemember & understand – the principles of sustainable fruit and vegetable cultivation and their impact on the environment and health.\n\nTeaching methods: Lectures\, guest talks.\nAssessment: Short quizzes\, reflection notes.\n\n\nApply – demonstrating how sustainable agricultural practices can improve environmental outcomes and food quality.\n\nTeaching methods: Case studies\, field visits\, practical demonstrations.\nAssessment: Field reports\, group exercises.\n\n\nAnalyse – investigating the links between fruit and vegetable consumption\, dietary patterns and health outcomes. Assessment of fresh food contamination.\n\nTeaching methods: Data analysis workshops\, literature reviews\, group discussions.\nAssessment: Analytical essays\, laboratory reports.\n\n\nEvaluate – Critically assess food policies\, and dietary recommendations in terms of health and sustainability. How to deal with contaminated food.\n\nTeaching methods: Debates\, critical reading sessions.\nAssessment: Group presentations.\n\n\nCreate – Propose evidence-based strategies to promote healthier diets and more sustainable fruit and vegetable production systems. How to encourage consumers to eat fresh food instead of processed food. Advertising campaigns.\n\nTeaching methods: Design thinking workshops.\nAssessment: Group presentations.\n\n\n\nWhich students would find this course useful? \nThis course is suitable for students from ACE2-EU partner universities enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate Programmes in the following fields: \n\n\n\nEnvironmental and public health\,\nFood science and engineering\,\nDietetics and sports\,\nEnvironmental sciences\,\nChemical sciences\, biotechnology\,\n\n\n\nThis course is suitable for students with an interest in: \n\n\n\nfood safety\,\nhealthy eating and well-being.\n\n\nRecommended Language Level:\n\nintermediate level of English (B1)\, as the working language will be English\n\n\n\nApplication Process: \nInterested applicants should \n🔗 Apply here: https://forms.gle/MaNRAtumxNzQKGVB6 \nDeadline for receipt of applications: 21 February 2026 \nSuccessful applicants will be notified by E-mail. \n  \nFurther Information \nFor any further information or queries related to the course\, please contact: \nE- Programme: maciej.tankiewicz@gumed.edu.pl
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/fruit-and-vegetables-sustainable-cultivation-diet-and-health-impact/
CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Virtual Coffee Call  - Gender Equality\, Equity & Social impact
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Coffee Call  – MAY 13\, 2026 \n\nDate: MAY 13\, 2026\nTime: 14:00 – 15:00 CEST (15:00 Romanian Time)\nLocation: Zoom\nMeeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88226570027?pwd=UBaEI07lrDRPLeBN4kayEPjYQCc4B3.1\nAgenda:\n\n  \n\n\n\n14:00 – 14:30\nGeneral intro on gender equality\, equity & social impact\nDr. Marika Gruber\, Social Impactors Conceptual Lead\, CUAS (Austria)Mélissa Pebayle\, Social Impactors Operational Lead\, CUAS (Austria)\n\nDr. Marika Gruber and Mélissa Pebayle (Carinthia University of Applied Sciences\, Austria)\, who lead the ACE²-EU Social Impactors (SI)\, will briefly present the outcomes of the recent pilot Social Impactors Knowledge Creation Team Workshop (SI KCTW) on Gender Equity and go over the Social Impactors role and intended impact on society\, with a particular focus on the SI Gender Equity.\n\n\n14:30 – 14:35\nQnA\n\n\n14:35 – 14:50\nJoint public policy plan in the field of Gender Equality and Equal Opportunities \nGeorg Overbeck\, Advisor for International Special Tasks\, THI\, Germany \nGeorg will present joint public policy plan in the field of Gender Equality and Equal Opportunities.\n\n\n14:50 – 15:00\nQnA\n\n\n\n  \n\nWho should attend:\n\nStudents who have attended the recent Social Impactors Knowledge Creation Team Workshop (SI KCTW) and students who are interested in similar workshops\nTeaching staff and administrative staff\n\n\nModerator – This Virtual Coffee is moderated by Elizabete Granta\, a student from the Latvian Academy of Culture (Latvia) who was a participant in the pilot SI KCTW.\n\n  \n\nIntroduction of speakers:\n\n\nMarika Gruber is a migration researcher and professor of migration and diversity in business and society at the School of Management at the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences\, as well as deputy head of the Department of Demographic Change & Regional Development at IARA – Institute for Applied Research on Ageing. In the ACE²-EU Alliance\, she is the conceptual lead for the design and implementation of the Social Impactors\, which are anchored in the SPACE Centre\, and the Chair for the Social Impactor Culture & Diversity.\nWith an academic background in social and political sciences\, international relations\, and criminology\,Mélissa Pebayle is the internationalization commissioner at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences’ School of Management\, as well as an ACE²-EU Project Officer for the whole university. In the ACE²-EU Alliance\, she is the operational lead of the SPACE Centre’s Social Impactors.\n\nGeorg Overbeck has been at Ingolstadt University of Technoloy (THI) since 2008 as Advisor for International Special Tasks. Within the European University Alliance ACE2-EU\, he contributes his long-standing expertise to deepening institutional cooperation at the European level. Working in close coordination with the university leadership\, he leads the strategic direction of the “Sustainability” work package within ACE2-EU. His competence in mediating between different sectors is based\, among other things\, on his experience in research marketing at the Regional Economic Development Agency for Southwest Germany. His commitment to Europe began during his studies through his active participation in the AEGEE-Europe network. Georg Overbeck holds an MBA in Educational Management\, a Diploma in International Cultural and Business Studies\, and a Diploma in Public Administration (University of Applied Sciences).
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CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Designing Social Good: Bridging Sustainability and Project Management
DESCRIPTION:Course Type: BIP \n  \nDuration and Timeline:  \n\nContact hours: 4 hours synchronous online\, 26 hours on-site\nOnline component: 8 and 15 May 2026\, 14:00 Time zone: GMT+00 (Western European Time)\nOn-site component: 25-29 May 2026 (it will take place: SANTARÉM\, Portugal)\n\n  \nAward\, Credits and Certification  \nOn successful completion of the course\, participants will receive 3 ECTS credits and a certificate of attendance. \nOrganised by: \nName of the University (Country) Lead and Host Institution \nSantarém Polytechnic University – IPSantarém\, Portugal \nName of the University (Country)  \nIrene Ciccarino; Santarém Polytechnic University – IPSantarém \nAustra Ciša and Elizabete Palasiosa; Latvian Academy of Culture (LAC)\, Latvia \nAmalia Venera Todoruț; University Constantin Brâncusi Târgu-Jiu (UCB)\, Romania \nStefanie Wrobel; Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (THI)\, Germany \nExternal stakeholders that will be involved in the course: \nPM4NGOs \nLocal NGOs \n  \nCourse Description and Learning Objectives \nWhat if your university experience could help you design real solutions for a more sustainable world? This Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) brings together students from different countries and disciplines to explore how project management can transform sustainability and social good into tangible action. Working in multicultural teams\, you help create social impact by addressing this real question: What are the challenges and benefits of establishing a local PM4NGOs Hub\, and what advantages can it offer to universities\, NGOs\, and communities? Using a problem-based methodology rooted in design thinking\, you will analyse real-world contexts\, identify problems\, and co-create practical\, sustainability-driven solutions. This BIP equips students with knowledge and tools to foster purpose and meaning in any career\, expanding perceptions of social good. It encourages understanding of how effective project management drives innovation\, resilience\, and sustainable impact. Together\, we can make the world better — one project at a time. \nCourse Description:\n \n\nOnline sessions: There will be two online sessions\, each lasting 1\,5 hours. This session will cover online (e.g.\, introduction to key concepts\, group discussions\, preparatory work). Include indicative dates.\n\nFirst Welcome section: Acexperience + Presentation of teachers\, programme and venue. Design thinking methodology explanation. Introduction to key concepts such as sustainability\, social good and project management. Digital activity applying the concepts.\nSecond Case Study Presentation: Presentation of PM4NGOs by its executive director\, explanation of the challenge\, Q&A to prepare for on-site sessions.\n\n\n\n\nOn-site sessions: Students will be welcomed in Portugal at the Faculty of Management and Technology of Santarém Polytechnic University. After the opening ceremony\, teams will be formed\, and the countries serving as the challenge context will be chosen. During the BIP\, students from across the alliance will work in multicultural teams to explore how and why a Hub could be implemented in their country. The challenge is structured into three parts: 1) context analysis\, 2) identifying real problems\, and 3) designing practical solutions using core project management tools such as the triple constraint\, stakeholder mapping\, cost–benefit analysis\, risk assessment\, and theory of change. It is a hands-on method in which the teacher mentors the learning process. Each day\, students will attend brief lectures introducing tools and concepts relevant to the challenge. Teachers will be available to mentor teamwork. By Friday\, teams must organise their materials to participate in a fair open to the community\, where they will present their ideas. The best team will be chosen by popular vote and teacher assessment\, with recognition at the closing ceremony.\n\n\nFollow-up / reflection: Students will fill out an online Diagnostic survey in advance of the first online meeting to help develop tools and lectures that support their learning. In the last 0n-site day\, they will also answer an online perception survey to highlight what they have learned and their satisfaction with the BIP.\n\n  \nSpecific learning objectives include: \nKnowledge & Understanding: \n\nUnderstand key concepts of project management: triple constraint\, stakeholder mapping\, cost–benefit analysis\, risk assessment\, and theory of change.\nRecognise the Social Good concept in driving sustainability-oriented impact.\n\nSkills: \n\nAutonomy in learning and decision-making.\nProblem-solving applying creative and design thinking.\nApply project management tools to design feasible and sustainability-aligned solutions.\nWork collaboratively in multicultural teams to make evidence-based decisions.\nCommunicate project proposals visually through structured outputs (Context → Problem → Solution posters).\n\nAttitudes: \n\nDevelop intercultural sensitivity\, collaborative work\, and ethical awareness.\nValue the importance of professional project management skills as a driver of sustainable actions.\n\nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to: understand the fundamentals of project management and social good\, while also applying sustainability in practice. \nWhich students would find this course useful for them? \nThis course may be suitable for students from ACE2-EU partner universities enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate programmes in the following fields: \n\n\n\nAny student interested in sustainability and purpose-driven development\nStudents interested in developing skills to work in multicultural teams\nStudents interested in developing design thinking skills\n\n\n\nThis course may be suitable for those who have an interest in: \n\n\n\nBusiness and management\nSustainability\nProject management\nSocial economy (NGOs\, social networks\, social movements)\nSocial sciences\n\n\n\n\nRecommended language level:\n\nBasic to intermediate level of English (B1-B2)\, as the working language will be English\n\n\n\nImportant notice: \nParticipation in this Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) is subject to confirmation by the student’s home institution. As funding arrangements may vary\, interested students are advised to contact their University’s International Relations Office for information on eligibility\, funding availability\, and participation conditions before applying. \n  \nApplication Process: \nInterested applicants should \n🔗 Apply here: https://forms.office.com/e/xKzXbUqvU7 \nDeadline for receipt of applications: 20 February 2026  \nA notification of acceptance to participate will be sent to successful applicants \n  \nFurther Information \nFor any further information or queries related to the course\, please contact: irene.ciccarino@esg.ipsantarem.pt \n  \nImportant notice:\n \nParticipation in this Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) is subject to confirmation by the student’s home institution. As funding arrangements may vary\, interested students are advised to contact their University’s International Relations Office for information on eligibility\, funding availability\, and participation conditions.
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/designing-social-good-bridging-sustainability-and-project-management-2/
CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Call for interest – ARIES Incubator Entrepreneurship Network Workshop”
DESCRIPTION:Date: 6 – 8 May 2026\nLocation: In Person\, Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt\, Germany\nOrganised by: Entrepreneurship Academy\, ARIES Incubator\nDeadline for Registration: 15 April 2026\, 23:59 CET\nRegistration Link: https://forms.gle/cyzvMBMZ2pqJMsDK7\nCertificate of attendance included: Yes\nObjectives:\n\nEmpower early-stage startup founders by providing networking opportunities\, mentorship\, and best practices to accelerate their growth.\nBridge the gap between research and entrepreneurship\, fostering commercialization and business potential across the alliance’s key research domains.\nEquip entrepreneurship educators with tools\, insights\, and collaborative opportunities to enhance their ability to nurture and guide the next generation of innovators..\n\n\n\n  \n\nWhat You’ll Gain\n\n✅ Three days of workshops\, networking\, and pitching. \n✅ Real-World Entrepreneurship Experience: Connect with industry ecosystems through visits\, networking\, and mentoring—bridging the gap between theory and practice. \n✅ Opportunities to align your project with applied research topics and real-world challenges. \n✅ Refined Business Ideas: Develop and polish your startup concepts or prototypes with support from peers\, mentors\, and industry stakeholders. \n  \n\nWho should attend:\n\nThis workshop is designed for: \n\nEarly-stage startup founders with innovative ideas ready to take the next steps forward.\nResearchers and technical students with promising innovations that have commercialization potential.\nInnovators and aspiring entrepreneurs eager to refine their business skills\, connect with mentors\, and turn their ideas into scalable ventures.\nEntrepreneurship educators looking to expand their networks\, share best practices\, and gain new tools to support the next generation of founders.\n\n  \n\nFor inquiries:\n\nGeneral & Programme related: 📧 ariesincubator@e-ucb.ro
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/call-for-interest-aries-incubator-entrepreneurship-network-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Staff Opportunities,Student Opportunities
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SUMMARY:The Isar Workshop – Sustainable Urban Design in Dialogue with Nature and Community
DESCRIPTION:Course Type: Applied Blended Challenge (ABC) Programme \nDuration and Timeline:  \n\nCourse components and contact hours:\n\n16 hrs synchronous online (preparatory lectures\, site introduction\, tools & methods)\n32 hrs on-site (field surveying\, design studios\, technical workshops\, presentations)\n12 hrs independent and group work (design development\, mapping\, reflection)\n\n\nOnline component:\n27-30 April 2026\, Europe/Skopje (UTC+1)\nOn-site component:\n04-08 May 2026\n(Stip\, North Macedonia)\n\n  \nAward\, Credits and Certification  \nOn successful completion of the course\, participants will receive: \n\n3 ECTS credits\nCertificate of Attendance issued by Goce Delčev University within the ACE²-EU Alliance\n\nOrganized by: \nLead University \nGoce Delčev University (UGD)\, North Macedonia \nEkaterina Namiceva Todorovska\nVaska Sandeva\nVladica Nikolovska \nPartner University \nLithuanian Engineering College (LIK – Lietuvos Inžinerijos Kolegija)\, Lithuania \nDaiva Kraniauskienė\nMarius Vaišnoras \nExternal stakeholders that will be involved in the course: \n\nMunicipality of Štip\nMinistry of Environmental and Physical Planning\nLocal civil society organizations and environmental NGOs\nCommunity representatives and site stakeholders related to the Isar hill and riverfront\n\n  \nCourse Description and Learning Objectives \n“The Isar Workshop is an applied\, interdisciplinary course focused on the sustainable redesign of public spaces through real-world practice.  \nUsing the Isar hill and riverfront in Štip as a living case study\, students explore how urban design\, infrastructure\, geodetic surveying\, and environmental sustainability can work together to create safe\, inclusive\, and resilient learning and living spaces. \nThe course combines fieldwork\, design studios\, technical workshops\, and stakeholder collaboration\, allowing students to engage directly with the site and its challenges. Participants will work in international and interdisciplinary teams to develop spatial proposals that integrate pedestrian and road infrastructure\, landscape design\, cadastral and topographic analysis\, and community needs.” \n  \nCourse Structure\nThe Isar Workshop guides students through a complete learning journey\, combining online preparation\, an intensive on-site mobility week and reflective follow-up activities. \nOnline Sessions (Preparatory Phase) \n27-30 April 2026 \nThe online component prepares students for the on-site work by establishing a shared knowledge base and introducing the challenge. During these sessions\, students will: \n\nBe introduced to the course theme\, objectives and site context (Isar hill and riverfront)\n• Learn key concepts related to sustainable urban design\, inclusive public spaces\, mobility and environmental resilience\n• Receive introductory input on geodetic and cadastral surveying\, topographic plans\, infrastructure mapping and pedestrian/road design\n• Participate in online group discussions and preparatory tasks\, including site analysis\, precedent studies and team formation\n\n  \nOn-site Sessions (Mobility Week) \nDates: 04-08 May 2026\nLocation: Stip\, North Macedonia \nThe on-site component forms the core of the course. During this week\, the Isar landscape becomes an open-air classroom where learning takes place through direct experience\, collaboration and hands-on work. \nStudents will: \n\nSpend time on the Isar site\, observing patterns of movement\, terrain conditions and interactions between natural and built elements\n• Take part in hands-on surveying activities\, learning how spatial data are collected and translated into design tools\n• Apply geodetic and cadastral methods\, including cadastral measurements\, preparation of topographic plans and mapping of underground infrastructure\n• Develop road and pedestrian design proposals focusing on safety\, accessibility and sensitive integration into the natural and cultural landscape\n\nDesign studios and technical workshops will be guided by experts in engineering\, urban design and sustainability. Students will also engage directly with local stakeholders — from municipal representatives to community members — to better understand real needs\, constraints and expectations. \nBy the end of the week\, teams will have developed concrete design proposals and contributed to a Joint Isar Action Plan. \n  \nFollow-up and Reflection Phase \nLate May 2026 \nAfter the intensive on-site week\, students are given time to reflect on their learning experience. \nDuring this phase\, students will: \n\nPrepare a short reflective report on their learning journey and teamwork\n• Finalise group outputs (design boards\, maps and the Joint Isar Action Plan)\n• Where appropriate\, participate in optional online presentations within the ACE²-EU network\n\nThis phase enables students to consolidate their knowledge and connect the workshop experience to their future academic and professional development. \n  \nSpecific learning objectives include: \nStudents will: \n\nDevelop an understanding of how urban design\, infrastructure and environmental sustainability shape public spaces\n• Apply surveying\, mapping and technical design tools directly on a real site\n• Develop inclusive design solutions improving mobility\, accessibility and public safety\n• Strengthen their ability to work collaboratively in international and interdisciplinary teams\n• Transform concepts into realistic\, context-sensitive design proposals responding to real constraints\n\nLearning Outcomes: \nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to: \n\nAnalyse complex urban sites from spatial\, environmental and technical perspectives\n• Design safe\, accessible and inclusive pedestrian and road networks\n• Integrate natural and cultural landscape considerations into technical design\n• Develop and present realistic design proposals addressing environmental and community needs\n• Reflect critically on interdisciplinary collaboration and stakeholder engagement\n\nWhich students would find this course useful for them? \nThis course may be suitable for students from ACE2-EU partner universities enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate programs in the following fields: \n\nArchitecture and Urban Design\nCivil Engineering and Road Engineering\nGeodesy\, Geomatics\, and Cadastral Studies\nLandscape Architecture and Spatial Planning\nEnvironmental Engineering and Sustainability Studies\n\n  \nThis course may be suitable for those who have an interest in: \n\nSustainable urban design and the creation of safe\, inclusive public spaces\nInfrastructure\, mobility\, and pedestrian-friendly environments\nGeodetic surveying\, mapping\, and spatial analysis in real-world contexts\nThe relationship between nature\, landscape\, and the built environment\nCollaborative and interdisciplinary design processes\n\n  \nRecommended Language Level: English B1–B2 (the working language of the course). \nApplication Process: \nInterested applicants should: \n🔗 Apply here: https://forms.gle/THG4u2D5WvhSW22h9 \n📅 Application deadline: 20/3/2026 \n  \nSelection Process:\nEach ACE²-EU partner university will nominate and select up to two (2) students to participate in this course. \nSelected students will receive a notification of acceptance from their home university. Further organisational and mobility details will then be provided by the host institution. \n  \nFurther Information \nFor any further information or queries related to the course\, please contact: \nekaterina.namiceva@ugd.edu.mk
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/the-isar-workshop-sustainable-urban-design-in-dialogue-with-nature-and-community/
CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Staff BIP: Designing doctoral supervision approaches and supervisor training programmes for joint PhD programmes in European University Alliances
DESCRIPTION:…. \nCourse Type: \n            Blended Intensive Programme – Staff Training \nDuration and Learning Format  \n\nTotal workload (in hours)\, broken down into: 75h\n\nAsynchronous ACErookies and synchronous ACExperience: 6h\nSynchronous online activities: 8 h\nOn-site (physical mobility) activities: 32 h\nIndependent\, student effort and group work: 29h\n\n\nDates of:\n\nOnline component 1 May- 15 July\, 2026\nOn-site component 29 June – 3 July\, 2026\n\n\n\n  \nCredits and Certification  \nOn successful completion of the course\, participants will receive 3 ECTS and a certificate of attendance  \nOrganising Institutions and Teaching Staff: \nLead and Host Institution \n\nCarinthia University of Applied Sciences\n\nPartner Institutions \n\nMedical University of Gdánsk\nPolytechnic University of Santarém\n\nExternal stakeholders \n\nMirjam Godkesen – Owner of UNWIND Consultancy\n\n  \nCourse Overview \nMain topics:  \n\nJoint doctoral collaboration and research supervision\n\nObjectives of the course: \n\nLearning about research supervision approaches and structures in alliance countries\nIdentifying needs and developing ideas and strategies for bilateral or multilateral collaborations in doctoral supervision\nDeveloping a common approach for alliance collaboration in doctoral education and supervision within the ACE²-EU alliance\n\nMethods:  \n\nExpert inputs: modern PhD pedagogy with Mirjam Godskesen (two-day seminar); familiarizing with joint doctoral funding opportunities\nPeer-to-peer learning: Sharing approaches\, practices\, and challenges in doctoral supervision experienced in alliance partner institutions\nBest-practice models: Learning about joint supervision arrangements and supervisor training within the EUI community and beyond\nInteractive workshops: Engaging in deep discussions and developing ideas for common principles and approaches in doctoral supervision\n\n  \nLearning Journey\n \n\nThree online sessions: (tbc.)\n\nIntroducing PhD education and supervision at ACE²-EU partner institutions \nVirtual Roundtable Discussion on experiences in joint doctoral education and supervision in other European Universities \nSharing needs and ideas for collaboration in joint supervision schemes \n\nOnsite sessions June 29 – July 3\n\nTwo-day intensive research supervision training with Mirjam Godkesen (owner of UNWIND consultancy) \nInformation sessions about funding opportunities \nIntensive work sessions: developing ideas for collaboration and developing guidelines for joint collaboration and supervision within the Alliance \n\nFollow-up / reflection: July 15\n\nReflections and roadmap \nLearning Objectives \nSpecific learning objectives include: \n\nEnhanced cross-institutional understanding among alliance partners for approaches and challenges in PhD supervision\nStrong personal relationships among key personnel who will be involved in developing joint doctoral programmes in the alliance\nActionable recommendations on joint arrangements and supervisor training within the alliance\nConcrete guidelines on a common approach to effective supervision\, mentoring\, and appropriate career guidance based on MSC Actions and the Alliance’s mission\n\n  \nWhich staff would find this course useful for them? \nThis course may be suitable for staff from ACE2-EU partner universities\, including research supervision staff (experienced and non-experienced researchers aiming to qualify for tenure positions)\, heads of doctoral schools\, quality managers\, and executive leaders. It may be suitable for staff from ACE2-EU partner universities who have an interest in finding partners for building joint supervision schemes and further developing supervision skills. \n\nRecommended Language Level :\n\nEnglish B2-C1\n\n\n\nThis is mandatory\, as English is the working language of ACE²-EU courses. \nApplication Process: \nInterested applicants should \n🔗 Apply here: https://forms.gle/FW2KPs56nof4zdeQ9 \nDeadline for receipt of applications: 30 April \nPlease note that submitting an application does not guarantee a place on the programme. Participating institutions apply their own internal selection procedures. \nPrior to the start of the course\, selected participants will receive a welcome email from the ACE²-EU Alliance containing detailed information and instructions specific to the programme.. \n  \nFurther Information \nFor any further information or queries related to the course\, please contact: \nJulia Marinaccio\, j.marinaccio@fh-kaernten.at
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/staff-bip-designing-doctoral-supervision-approaches-and-supervisor-training-programmes-for-joint-phd-programmes-in-european-university-alliances/
CATEGORIES:Staff Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Generative Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Ethical Perspectives\, Regulation and Responsible Use in the Academic Environment
DESCRIPTION:…. \nDate: 30 April 2026 \nSchedule: 30 April 2026 (on Zoom platform) \nOrganised by: „Constantin Brâncuși” University of Târgu Jiu\, Romania \nDeadline for registration: 29 April 2026\, 12:00 CET \nLink for registration: https://forms.gle/zjSnZkPW1jiW8dydA  \nCertificate of attendance: A certificate of attendance will be provided. \n\n Objectives: \n\n–          Understand the role of generative artificial intelligence in higher education \n–          Identify key developments in generative AI and their relevance for teaching\, learning\, and research in universities \n–          Understand how AI tools influence academic writing\, knowledge production and scholarly communication \n–          Critically evaluate the implications of AI-generated content \n–          Analyse ethical and epistemic challenges associated with generative AI in academia \n–          Reflect on questions of academic integrity\, plagiarism\, authorship and reliability of AI-generated information \n–          Explore AI-assisted tools for academic research \n–          Become familiar with platforms that support literature discovery\, research mapping\, and citation analysis \n–          Understand how AI tools can assist researchers in navigating large volumes of scientific publications \n–          Reflect on responsible AI integration in higher education \n–          Identify strategies for integrating AI technologies into teaching and research while maintaining academic standards \n–          Promote critical and responsible engagement with AI tools in academic environments \n\n Event short description : This Active Learning e-Pedagogy School (ALEs) session addresses one of the most pressing questions currently facing universities: how can generative artificial intelligence be used in ways that remain ethically sound\, academically rigorous and pedagogically meaningful? Designed for professors and university staff across the ACE2-EU Alliance\, the event combines conceptual reflection with practical exploration\, moving from regulatory and ethical foundations to concrete applications in teaching\, assessment and research.\n\nParticipants will examine the implications of generative AI for academic integrity\, authorship\, assessment design\, data protection and institutional responsibility. The session also includes a dedicated reflection on preserving critical thinking in the age of AI\, an applied overview of research-oriented tools such as Elicit\, Consensus\, Connected Papers\, Scite and OpenAlex\, and a short practical segment in which participants draft syllabus statements\, match tools to academic tasks and discuss an ethical mini-case. \n\n Target group: Professors/staff\n Structure & Methodology: The session follows an active learning approach designed for university teachers and academic staff. It combines expert-led input\, reflective discussion\, collaborative digital participation and short applied tasks. The methodology supports a shift from seeing AI merely as a technical tool to understanding it as a pedagogical\, ethical and institutional issue that must remain under human judgment and academic responsibility.\n\nThe event is structured into four complementary components: \nConceptual and Regulatory Framework: a lecture on the role of generative AI in higher education\, covering ethical risks\, academic integrity\, current regulation\, institutional policies and responsible academic use. \nCritical Reflection: a dedicated contribution on what may be the central question behind the AI debate in higher education – how to use AI without losing critical thinking. \nResearch Practice and Interactive Applications: an applied overview of AI tools for scientific research – including Elicit\, Consensus\, Connected Papers\, Scite and OpenAlex – together with a Padlet ice-breaker and a final practical segment in which participants collaboratively draft an AI-use policy statement for a syllabus\, match tools to tasks and reflect on a brief ethical case related to students’ use of generative AI. \n\n Registration and participation link: https://forms.gle/zjSnZkPW1jiW8dydA\n\nParticipants must attend the full session and contribute to collaborative tasks: Yes \n\n Attendance certification: Yes\n\nA certificate of attendance will be issued by the course organisers upon successful participation. The certificate will list: \n\nEvent/Course title\nLearning/research outcomes\nDeveloped competencies\nDuration online 2h\n\n\n Contact & Coordination\n\n    For any questions or support related to the course\, please contact: \n    „Constantin Brâncuși” University of Târgu Jiu \n            Cătălin Drăgan – catalin.dragan@e-ucb.ro \nAndreea Cilibiu – andreeamihaela.cilibiu@gmail.com \nFlavius Mărcău – flaviusmarcau@yahoo.com
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/generative-artificial-intelligence-in-higher-education-ethical-perspectives-regulation-and-responsible-use-in-the-academic-environment/
CATEGORIES:Staff Opportunities,Student Opportunities
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SUMMARY:1st ARIES Incubator Entrepreneurship Network Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Info for the Virtual Coffee Call – 29 April 2026\n\nEvent Title: 1st ARIES Incubator Entrepreneurship Network Workshop \n\nDate/Period: 29 April 2026 at 14:00 – 15:30 CEST\nLocation: Online\, Zoom\n\nMeeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88226570027?pwd=UBaEI07lrDRPLeBN4kayEPjYQCc4B3.1\n\n\nOrganised by: Entrepreneurship Academy\, ARIES Incubator\nCertificate of attendance included: No\nAgenda:\n\n\n\n\n14:00 – 14:30\nKeynote Speech\n“Power of Networking: Navigate Every Chance You Get”\n\n\n14:30 – 14:45\nIntroduction to the Entrepreneurship Network Workshop\nWhat to expect\, prepare and look forward to\n\n\n14:45 – 15:30\nOnboarding and Goal Setting for the Upcoming Event\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend:\n\nEarly-stage startup founders with innovative ideas ready to take the next steps forward.\nResearchers and technical students with promising innovations that have commercialisation potential.\nAnyone interested in learning from our guest speaker\n\n\nFor enquiries:\n\nGeneral & Programme related: 📧 ariesincubator@e-ucb.ro\n\n\nSpeaker Information\n\nName: Gonzalo Martínez\nPosition: Managing Partner\, LAN Accelerator and CFO ReMango\nBio: Gonzalo Martínez is a Paraguayan entrepreneur and investor. He is the co-founder of LAN\, Paraguay’s first startup accelerator and early-stage VC fund\, backing founders across Latin America.\nHis path started with a bet on a crazy idea: turning discarded mangoes into a globally competitive venture. That bet won the Hult Prize 2021\, making him and his team the first Paraguayans to reach this milestone.\nToday\, Gonzalo has built a network spanning investors\, corporations\, and founders across Latin America and the whole world.\nCompany Tags –\n– Instagram @lanaccelerator\n– LinkedIn @ LAN Accelerator
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/1st-aries-incubator-entrepreneurship-network-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Events & Meetings,Staff Opportunities,Student Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Pilot Social Impactors Knowledge Creation Team Workshop: Gender Equity
DESCRIPTION:Date/Period: April 27-29\, 2026\nSchedule: On-site activity: 27-29 April. Online component: 9 April 10:30-12:00 AM (CEST)\nOrganized by: Latvian Academy of Culture\, Latvia\nDeadline for registration: – (The participant selection was coordinated internally within the Social Impactors sub-strand.) \nA certificate of attendance will be provided. \n\n Objectives \n\nThe Pilot Social Impactors Knowledge Creation Team Workshop on Gender Equity aims to foster collaborative\, transnational knowledge creation and practical solution development to address gender equity challenges. \n\nFacilitate interdisciplinary and cross-sector collaboration between students\, academic staff\, and external stakeholders from ACE2-EU partner institutions and beyond.\nEnable participants to jointly identify\, analyse\, and prioritise key challenges related to gender equity at local\, national\, and European levels.\nSupport the co-creation of practical\, actionable solutions and activity concepts that can be implemented within institutional and societal contexts.\n\n\n Event Short Description (from the project) Social Impactors Knowledge Creation Team Workshops facilitate the development of joint Service to Society initiatives by experts of ACE2-EU with external societal and government partners. The outputs of these workshops will focus on providing practical solutions to socio-economic challenges which could be collectively developed and implemented by students\, staff\, and external partners. It is envisaged that each Social Impactor will conduct up to 9 Knowledge Creation Team Workshops (3-day duration)\, and the pilot edition will contribute to the Social Impactor on Gender Equity.\n Target Group The programme’s target audience is staff\, students\, and external stakeholders from ACE2-EU partner universities\, aiming to share their experience and knowledge on specific Social Impactors topics and jointly create practically applicable knowledge and solutions to strengthen gender equity by combining academic\, civil society\, and professional experience.\n Structure & Methodology The pilot programme is structured as a three-day intensive\, participatory process\, preceded by an online pre-briefing\, and follows a co-creation and collaborative learning approach. Participants engage in a structured sequence of activities\, including trust-building\, knowledge exchange\, collaborative identification and clustering of gender equity challenges\, and the co-development\, prioritisation\, and action planning of practical solutions. The methodology emphasises interdisciplinary collaboration\, active participation\, and the integration of academic\, professional\, and civil society perspectives\, ensuring the development of concrete\, applicable outcomes and future cooperation pathways.\n Registration and Participation (include link) – The participant selection was coordinated internally within the Social Impactors sub-strand.)\n\n\nParticipants must attend the full session and contribute to collaborative tasks: YES.\n\n\n Attendance Certification: Yes\n\nIf Yes : \nA certificate of attendance will be issued by the course organizers upon successful participation. The certificate will list: \n\nEvent title\nLearning/research outcomes\nDeveloped competences\n\n\n Contact & Coordination\n\nFor any questions or support related to the course\, please contact: \nIeva Zemīte\, ieva.zemite@lka.edu.lv (LAC) \nAsnāte Kalēja\, asnate.kaleja@lka.edu.lv (LAC) \n\n Includes links to materials that want to be posted: infopack https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Latvia-InfoPack.pdf\n\nDOWNLOAD PROGRAMME
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/pilot-social-impactors-knowledge-creation-team-workshop-gender-equity/
CATEGORIES:Staff Opportunities,Student Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Soil Moisture Regulation in the Context of Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Course Type: Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) \n  \nDuration and Timeline:  \n\nCourse components and contact hours: 14 hours synchronous online\, 30 hours on–site + 46 hours independent and group work\nOnline component: 21 – 23 April 2026\, (15:00 – 17:00 CEST)\, 27 – 29 April 2026\, (15:00 – 17:00 CEST)\, 19 May 2026 (15:00 – 17:00 CEST)\nOn–site component: 4 – 8 May 2026 (it will take place: Kaunas\, Lithuania)\n\nAward\, Credits and Certification  \nOn successful completion of the course\, participants will receive 3 ECTS credits and a certificate of attendance \nOrganised by: \nLietuvos inžinerijos kolegija/Higher education institution (Lithuania) – Lead and Host Institution \nVilda Grybauskienė (Lietuvos inžinerijos kolegija) \nGitana Vyčienė (Lietuvos inžinerijos kolegija) \nConstantin Brâncuși University (Romania)  \nCatalin Schiopu (Constantin Brâncuși University) \n Irina Pecingina (Constantin Brâncuși University) \nMedical University of Gdansk (Poland)  \nMaciej Tankiewicz (Medical University of Gdansk) \nMilena Lachowicz (Medical University of Gdansk) \nSantarém Polytechnic University (Portugal) \nOlfa Zarrouk (IPSantarém) \nNuno Conceicao (IPSantarém) \nExternal stakeholders involved in the course: \nAndrius Marinas – Association of Land Reclamation\, President \nVidmantas Pauliukevicius – Farmer \n  \nCourse Description and Learning Objectives \nThis course explores the impact of climate change on soil moisture\, drought stress\, and agricultural sustainability. Students will study biological soil additives such as biochar\, compost\, and microbial inoculants\, and gain hands–on experience through lab demonstrations\, field practices\, and ecotoxicity assessments. Emphasis is placed on practical application strategies\, cost–benefit considerations\, and policy frameworks like the EU Green Deal. The course also integrates a medical perspective\, addressing how soil and crop management influence food safety\, nutritional value\, and public health. Students will examine how reducing chemical inputs and mitigating ecotoxicity risks contribute to healthier diets and long–term disease prevention. In this way\, the course links sustainable agriculture with healthy lifestyles and the promotion of overall human well–being. The course concludes with collaborative projects and reflection on innovations for climate–resilient\, health–oriented agriculture. \n  \nCourse Description:\nProvide a more structured explanation of the course\, dividing it into its main components: \n\nOnline sessions: 21 – 23 April 2026\, (15:00 – 17:00 CEST)\, 27–29 April 2026\, (15:00 – 17:00 CEST)\,\nStudents will learn about implementation strategies and field practices involved in the ecotoxicity assessment of soils; application of soil moisture sensors\, crop yield analysis\, and microbial community testing for evaluating the performance of biological soil additives; and EU Green Deal with related subsidy mechanisms that promote climate–adaptive agricultural practices. In addition\, attention will be given to how sustainable soil management contributes to food safety\, nutritional quality\, and ultimately healthier lifestyles\, linking agricultural innovations with public health and disease prevention.\nOn–site sessions: 4 – 8 May 2026\n\nLectures: Theoretical foundations addressing climate change\, soil moisture dynamics\, and the role of biological additives\, with a particular focus on their implications for food safety\, nutritional value\, and human health. The course highlights how sustainable soil management practices not only enhance agricultural resilience but also support disease prevention and healthier lifestyles. \nSeminars/Group Discussions: Critical examination of local and regional drought impacts and their implications for agricultural systems and the availability of nutritious\, safe\, and diverse food essential for healthy diets. \nLaboratory Activities: Comparative experiments assessing water retention in treated versus untreated soils. \nCase Study Analysis: Practical insights derived from farmers’ experiences with biological additive use\, emphasising how these practices contribute to producing safer\, more nutritious food and promoting healthier lifestyles. \nReflective Exercise: Consideration of future innovations required to enhance climate–resilient agriculture. \n\nFollow–up / reflection: 19 May 2026 (15:00 – 17:00 CEST)\nonline final project presentation (Create an additive application plan for a drought–prone farm scenario) and reflection.\n\n  \nSpecific learning objectives include: \nTo understand how biological soil additives can improve moisture retention and resilience under climate stress\, and how they contribute to sustainable soil management. \nLearning Outcomes: \n\nUnderstand soil moisture challenges in the context of climate change;\nIdentify and describe technological solutions for moisture regulation;\nAnalyse their mechanisms of action and field application methods;\nEvaluate the sustainability\, effectiveness\, and scalability of bio–additives;\nPropose a practical implementation plan for a given climate scenario;\nConduct practical training on ecotoxicity assessment of soil;\nRecognise the link between sustainable soil management\, food safety\, and healthy nutrition as part of a broader healthy lifestyle.\n\nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to: \n\nIdentify and classify key biological additives (e.g.\, biochar\, compost\, mycorrhizae\, humic substances) relevant to sustainable soil moisture management.\nUnderstand the mechanisms by which these additives influence soil structure\, water retention\, plant resilience\, food quality and healthy lifestyle.\nApply practical methods for incorporating biological additives into different agricultural systems\, tailored to soil type and climate and healthy food systems.\nAssess the environmental and economic benefits of using biological soil amendments in the context of climate change adaptation.\nEvaluate real–life cases and farmer experiences to inform decision–making in sustainable land\, water and food as circular system management.\n\nWhich students would find this course useful? \nThis course may be suitable for students from ACE2-EU partner universities enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate programmes in the following fields: \n\nAgriculture\nSoil Science\nEnvironmental Sciences\nHealth Sciences\nSustainable Agriculture\n\nThis course may be suitable for those who have an interest in: \n\nSustainable Farming\nSoil Health\nClimate Change Adaptation\nHealth Sciences\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/f7artVN6mnXusGT9A \nDeadline for receipt of applications: 20 January 2026 \nFurther Information \nFor any further information or queries related to the course\, please contact: \nVilda Grybauskienė vilda.grybauskiene@lik.tech
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/soil-moisture-regulation-in-the-context-of-climate-change/
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SUMMARY:8th ACEploration – Smart Cities
DESCRIPTION:Lietuvos inžinerijos kolegija (LIK)\, Lithuania\n📍 Kaunas\, Lithuania\n📅 21–22 April 2026 \nAbout the 8th ACEploration \nThe 8th ACEploration\, hosted by Lietuvos inžinerijos kolegija (LIK) in Kaunas\, will bring together academic staff from across the ACE²-EU Alliance to co-create future-oriented academic initiatives under the overarching theme of Smart Cities. \nACEploration is a strategic co-creation format within the Applied Programmes and Pedagogy Factory (APP Factory). It provides a structured yet dynamic environment where professors exchange expertise\, pitch ideas\, and design concrete joint learning opportunities across institutions. \n  \nTheme \nSMART CITIES – Designing Future Solutions for Sustainable Development \nCities are evolving ecosystems. They must become greener\, smarter\, and more inclusive. This ACEploration invites academic staff to collaboratively design educational initiatives that respond to today’s urban challenges while shaping tomorrow’s sustainable futures. \n  \nSubthemes \n🌿 Greener and Cooler Cities \nTransforming urban systems for climate resilience and nature integration.\nFocus areas include sustainable buildings\, urban heat adaptation\, nature-based solutions\, and the link between environment\, health\, and quality of life. \n🚦 Smart City Mobility \nTransforming the future of urban transportation.\nIntelligent mobility systems\, innovative transport solutions\, smart grids\, and sustainable infrastructure supporting efficient and safe urban movement. \n🤝 Inclusive Smart Cities for Future Populations \nHuman-centred and socially responsive urban innovation.\nHealthy and resilient communities\, ageing societies\, digital health technologies\, and the role of culture and education in shaping inclusive cities. \n  \nWhat Will Happen During the ACEploration? \nOver two intensive days in Kaunas\, participants will: \n\nPresent and refine academic pitches\nIdentify collaboration partners across institutions\nCo-design short learning opportunities (SLOs\, BIPs\, Flavour Schools)\nExplore pathways for future Joint Master’s degrees\nDefine clear follow-up actions and implementation roadmaps\n\nThe mission includes: \n📅 Pre-Briefing Meeting (online): 9 April 2026\n📍 On-site ACEploration at LIK: 21–22 April 2026\n📅 Post-ACEploration Review (online): 28 April 2026 \nParticipants are expected to attend all three stages. \n  \nWho Should Participate? \nAcademic staff from ACE²-EU partner universities who: \n\nWork within the Smart Cities thematic areas\nAre interested in interdisciplinary collaboration\nWish to co-create joint academic initiatives\nAre committed to active follow-up after the mission\n\nEach institution is expected to nominate at least two members of teaching staff. \n  \nExpected Outcomes \nThe 8th ACEploration aims to generate: \n\nConcrete joint learning proposals\nStrengthened inter-university collaboration\nExpanded mobility pathways for staff and students\nEngagement with relevant external stakeholders\nClear next steps towards implementation\n\n  \nHow to Apply\n\n\n📌 Registration form: https://forms.gle/CwkeYwW6mxw4rxqc6\n\n📅 Deadline for registration: extended until 27 March 2025\n\n  \nContact \nFor further information\, please contact:\n📧 gitana.vyciene@lik.tech
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/8th-aceploration-smart-cities/
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SUMMARY:ACE-SCHOLAR - Foundation : Researcher Capacity
DESCRIPTION:Training Programme\nDuration and Timeline \n\nOnline Intensive Training Contact hours: 25 hrs\nDuration: Summer Semester: 20 April – 29 June 2026\n\nAbout the Programme \nACE-SCHOLAR — Foundation is a structured training programme open to students and staff from all disciplines. It provides practical skills\, evidence-based tools\, and collaborative learning opportunities to support participants in developing a strong research profile. \nThe curriculum covers 7 competency areas from the European Researcher Competency Framework (Foundation to Intermediate level)\, complemented by 3 additional topics selected by the ACE²-EU alliance. Together\, they offer a coherent pathway towards research excellence. \nSessions are delivered online via Microsoft Teams by instructors from across the ACE²-EU partner institutions. All registered participants also have access to the Moodle platform\, where session resources and recordings of missed sessions are available throughout the programme. \nWhat you will develop \n\nResearch management — project planning\, resource optimisation\, and open-access publishing.\nResearch impact — dissemination strategies to engage policymakers\, industry\, and the public.\nSelf-management — productivity\, stress management\, entrepreneurial thinking\, and inclusive work practices.\nCognitive skills — creativity\, critical thinking\, and problem-solving for complex research challenges.\nCollaboration and leadership — inclusive teamwork\, mentorship\, and professional networking.\nResearch tools — data management\, citizen science\, open-source software\, and AI tools for ethical research.\nResearch practice — scientific writing\, disciplinary expertise\, and AI integration.\nResearch ethics — ethical principles\, data protection\, and responsible use of AI.\nResearch funding — funding sources\, resource management\, and consortium building.\nProposal writing — EU funding calls\, proposal drafting\, and alignment with societal challenges.\n\nThe Making Impact session is distributed through 5 smaller sessions from 20th April till 24th April. Exception of 20th April Session which will be held at 12:30 – 13:30 CEST\, the remaining sessions will be conducted as scheduled. \nProgramme format and calendar \n\n\n\nDates\n20 April 2026 — 29 June 2026\n\n\nFormat\nOnline live sessions (Microsoft Teams)\n\n\nResources\nMoodle platform — materials and session recordings available throughout\n\n\nFinal Assessment deadline\n31 July 2026\, 23:59 CEST (submissions required to earn badges and ECTS)\n\n\nOrganised by\nARIES Incubator — ACE²-EU Alliance\n\n\n\n  \nSession Calendar \n\n\n\nSession\nDate & Time (CET)\nInstructor(s)\n\n\n1.      Making an Impact\n20 – 24 April 2026\nat 9:00 – 10:00\nMaria Barbas\n(IPS\, Portugal)\n\n\n2.     Research Ethics\n27 April 2026\nat 15:00 – 17:00\nDaniela Krainer\nChristine Dulling-Pichler\n(CUAS\, Austria)\n\n\n3.     Managing Research\n30 April 2026\nat 11:00 – 13:00\nBiljana Balabanova\n(UGD\, North Macedonia)\n\n\n4.     Doing Research\n30 April 2026\nat 14:00 – 16:00\nCatalin Chimerel\n(UCB\, Romania)\n\n\n5.     Working with Others\nTBD\nVicente Ruiz\n(UFV\, Spain)\n\n\n6.     Self-Management\n12 May 2026\nat 10:00 – 12:00\nGanesh Ramakrishna Babu Jai\n(THI\, Germany)\n\n\n7.     Managing Research Tools\n15 May 2026\nat 10:00 – 12:00\nAnce Kristāla\, Sabīne Ozola \n(LAC\, Latvia)\n\n\n8.     Research Funding\n20 May 2026\nat 13:00 – 15:00\nMateusz Kirjak\n(MUG\, Poland)\n\n\n9.     Cognitive Abilities\n29 June 2026\nat 12:00 – 14:00\nGiedrė Adomavičienė\n(LIK\, Lithuania)\n\n\n10.  EU Funding Landscape\nTBD\nINNOVA+\nPedro Costa\n\n\n\nUpon registration\, all registrants will have access to all sessions.  \nAward and Recognition   \nUpon successful completion of each session and its corresponding assessment\, participants receive a digital skill badge (MLO — Micro Learning Opportunity). Collecting badges leads to formal ECTS recognition. \nACE-SCHOLAR Foundation awards Micro Learning Opportunities (MLOs) upon completion of each module. MLOs are designed to be compatible with emerging microcredential frameworks and are intended to be formally recognisable as microcredentials as the ACE²-EU alliance’s recognition infrastructure develops. \n\n\n\nAchievement\nECTS awarded\nRecognition\n\n\n\n\nCompletion of one session\n—\nACE-SCHOLAR Digital Skill Badge (MLO)\n\n\nCompletion of 5 sessions (5 badges collected)\n1 ECTS\nECTS Recognition Certificate\n\n\nCompletion of all 10 sessions (10 badges collected)\n2 ECTS\nECTS Recognition Certificate + ACE-SCHOLAR Digital Badge\n\n\n\nImportant: Assessments must be submitted by 31 July 2026\, 23:59 CEST to earn badges and ECTS credit. \nParticipants who successfully complete 5 or more sessions will be eligible for a travel opportunity to an ACE-SCHOLAR Researcher Capacity Training Workshop. \nHow to register \n\nApplication deadline: 30 May 2026\, 23:59 CEST (late registrants will still have access to the sessions starts on 20 April)\nRegistration form: https://forms.gle/WWjkh7pKADLdKm5R6\nAfter registering you will receive an email with access to the Moodle course.\nFurther information and inquiries: info.ariesincubator@e-ucb.ro
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/ace-scholar-foundation-researcher-capacity/
CATEGORIES:Staff Opportunities,Student Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Storytelling Labels: Interactive Creation for the World of Wine
DESCRIPTION:Course Type: Applied Blended Challenge (ABC) Programme \nThese are blended credit-bearing programmes which use a challenge-based pedagogical approach will involve a minimum of one mobility week for participating students and will be open to students from all ACE2-EU Alliance members. The main aim of ABCs is to allow students to work collectively on developing work plans and solutions focused on solving real-world challenges identified by external stakeholders relevant to EU priority areas\, through a blended challenge-based pedagogical approach. \n  \nDuration and Timeline: \n\nCourse Components and contact hours: 5 hours synchronous online\, 35hours on-site\, 15 hours independent and group work 1 session (Pre-programme) + 1 sessions (Post-programme) = 5 hours\nOnline Component: April 17th 2026\nOn-Site Component: April 20-24 2026 (Santarém\, Portugal)\nFinal presentation – Online activity and assessment with the stakeholders: May 4 2026\n\n  \nAward\, Credits and Certification \nOn successful completion of the course participants will receive 3 ECTS credits and a certificate of attendance \nOrganised by: \n\nSantarém Polytechnic University (Portugal) Lead and Host Institution\n\nProfessor João Cabral \nProfessor Helena Mira \nProfessor Paula Lúcia Ruivo \n  \n\nUniversidad Francisco de Vitoria (Spain) Co-creator Institution\n\nProfessor Manuel Casal \nProfessor Maribel Castro Diaz \nProfessor Sergio Saldaña Prieto\n\n\n\nLatvian Academy of Culture\n\nProfessor Aija Luse\n\n\nCarinthia University of Applied Sciences\n\nProfessor Bernhard Guetz\nProfessor  Albert Luger\n\n\nExternal stakeholders that will be involved in the course: \nTBD \n\nQUINTA DE LAGOALVA  (Portugal)\n\nMain place where the work will be done: The Lagoalva Group has various business areas\, such as: wine and olive oil\, wine tourism\, agriculture and horse breeding. \n\nTEJO WINE COMMISSION (Portugal)\n\n”Tejo wine commission” refers to wines produced in the Tejo wine region of Portugal\, formerly known as Ribatejo. This region is located in central Portugal\, along the banks of the Tagus River (Rio Tejo)\, and is known for its fertile lands and diverse range of wines. The area is also home to the “Rota dos Vinhos do Tejo” (Tejo Wine Route)\, an established tourist route that promotes the region’s wine and cultural heritage. \n  \n\n Objectives of the Call\n\n            – Develop interactive wine labels that respect European legislation and enhance heritage\, culture and purchasing and consumption behaviour\, integrating graphic design\, storytelling\, emerging technologies and sensory marketing\, with a focus on innovative strategies for differentiation in the wine market. \n\nAnalysing the role of the label as a means of communicating the brand in the wine sector\, understanding its legal requirements\, cultural framework and its ability to enhance the heritage and identity of the terroir – understood as the set of natural\, cultural and human factors that characterise the origin of the wine.\nDevelop interactive wine labels that combine storytelling\, graphic design\, emerging technologies (such as augmented reality) and sensory strategies\, in line with current purchasing and consumption habits and preferences.\nPresent and justify the solutions created\, clearly communicating the conceptual\, visual and interactive proposal\, with a focus on differentiating the brand and creating meaningful experiences for the consumer.\n\n  \n\n Course Short Description\n\nThis course offers specialised training in the application of augmented reality (AR) to wine label design\, focusing on visual and interactive innovation while ensuring full compliance with European Union wine labelling regulations. \nParticipants will learn to design smart labels that combine contemporary aesthetics\, digital interactivity\, and full adherence to EU Regulations (such as Regulation EU 2019/33 and EU 2021/2117)\, including requirements related to: \n\nGeographical origin and protected designation of origin (PDO/PGI);\nAlcohol content\, ingredients\, and allergens.\nMandatory nutritional information (provided via QR Code\, as per recent guidelines);\nSustainability and digital labelling.\n\nBeyond mastering the legal framework\, students will explore graphic design tools and AR platform (Adobe Aero)\, developing interactive prototypes that connect consumers to the wine’s story\, terroir\, and sensory profile in an engaging way. \nCourse Highlights: \n\nTechnical foundations of augmented reality applied to packaging.\nCritical analysis of current European wine labelling laws.\nCreation of immersive storytelling experiences for wine brands.\nDevelopment of labels that combine AR with legal compliance and visual elegance.\nMarket segmentation\, targeting\, and positioning; Customer insight and audience understanding\n\n  \n\n Target Group\n\n– Undergraduate students from ACE2-EU universities \n– Open to any specialisation (no qualification needed) with interest in the areas of technologies\, culture\, design\, heritage or tourism. \n  \n\n Learning Objectives\n\n\nApply creative methodologies to address real-world cultural challenges.\nAcquire spatial-design\nUnderstand how the wine industry is framed within a European regulation and requirements.\nCollaborate in international\, interdisciplinary teams (technology\, creation\, wine industry).\nPresent their proposals to stakeholders in a professional context.\nDevelop designs and projects respecting the brand identity and adding value to it (creativity\, differentiation\, consistency).\n\n–     Use new languages and technologies to deliver the ideas. \n  \n\n Structure & Methodology\n\nStructure \nOnline Preparatory Phase  \nWine as a cultural symbol; case studies; introduction to stakeholders. \nResearch and personal approach on the topic \nRevision and discussion of materials and design production \nUnderstand how wine industry is framed within a European regulation and requirements. \nMobility Week in Portugal (at IPS) \nMentoring sessions with faculty and stakeholders. \nPhotography session – Product photography \nVideo Session – Capture and edit short advertising videos \nSelection of materials and prototype construction \nFinal production of designs in workshop \nUsability Testing \nFinal presentation – Presentation of results to stakeholders \nOnline Final Phase  \nResults of usability tests \nFinal reflection and evaluations \n  \nMethodology \nProject-Based Learning (Pbl) \nProject-Based Learning (PBL)\, integrated with elements of Design Thinking and experiential learning. \nDesign Thinking Method \nEmpathising – Understand the needs\, experiences\, and emotions of people involved in the problem. \nDefining – Clearly articulate the core problem based on insights gathered. \nIdeation – Brainstorm and generate innovative ideas. \nPrototyping – Develop tangible or visual representations of ideas. \nTesting – Obtain feedback and refine the solution through cycles of improvement. \nMultidisciplinary learning with a focus on: \nEuropean Union regulations for wine labelling\, based on Regulation (EU) 2021/2117 \nLabel Design \nAugmented reality (AR) on wine labels \n  \n\n Registration and Participation\n\nDeadline for registration: 15 December 2025 \nhttps://forms.gle/9ub5fJR71JmZZSyk9 \n**Participants must attend the full session and contribute to collaborative tasks. \n  \n\n Contact & Coordination\n\nFor any questions or support related to the course\, please contact: \nace2eu@ufv.es
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/storytelling-labels-interactive-creation-for-the-world-of-wine/
CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Changemaker Ambassador Programme
DESCRIPTION:Date/Period: 15-17 April 2026\nSchedule: On-site activity\, 15-17 April 2026 \nOrganised by: Latvian Academy of Culture\, Latvia\nDeadline for registration: 2 March \nA certificate of attendance will be provided. \n  \n\n Objectives \n\n\nStrengthen facilitation and dialogue skills by developing participants’ capacity to facilitate dialogue as a core method for facilitating inclusive\, constructive\, and sustainable change processes.\nFoster innovative thinking by integrating facilitation methods and approaches that empower participants to guide change processes and support the successful development of changemaking initiatives.\nEnhance active and work-based learning by involving participants in practical tasks created by external stakeholders\, allowing them to address practice place-based societal challenges.\n\n  \n\n Event Short Description:\n\n The Changemaker Ambassador programme will provide a training framework for students and staff of the Alliance to become social change agents\, focusing on providing participants with knowledge of existing best practices and innovative ways to address societal issues. \n  \n\n Target Group The programme is aimed at staff and students from ACE²-EU partner universities and aims to expand their leadership and facilitation skills so they can successfully lead changemaking processes towards an equitable future.\n\n  \n\n Structure & Methodology The pilot programme is structured as a three-day intensive training that combines theory\, practice\, and reflection. The first day introduces participants to one another and to the concept of changemaking\, laying the foundation for the programme. The second day focuses on developing participants’ capacity to facilitate dialogue as a key method for enabling inclusive and constructive change processes. The third day builds on the dialogue facilitation skills developed on Day 2 and shifts the focus towards application and future action. The programme design follows an active and work-based learning approach\, gradually moving from understanding the concept of changemaking to developing personal skills and finally applying them to real-world challenges.\n\n\n Registration and Participation (include link) https://forms.gle/epGsJBZxQMAStNKm8 Participants must attend the full session and contribute to collaborative tasks\n\nParticipants should demonstrate strong motivation and interest in the topic and be action-oriented in applying the facilitation skills in their respective professional and interest fields. \n  \n\n Attendance Certification: Yes\n\nA certificate of attendance will be issued by the course organisers upon successful participation. The certificate will list: \n\nEvent/Course title\nLearning/research outcomes\nDeveloped competences\n\n\n Contact & Coordination\n\nFor any questions or support related to the course\, please contact: \nAsnāte Kalēja\, asnate.kaleja@lka.edu.lv (LAC) \n\n Link to INFOPACK\n\n https://www.ace2eu.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Latvia-InfoPack.pdf
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/changemaker-ambassador-programme/
CATEGORIES:Staff Opportunities,Student Opportunities
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SUMMARY:3D Printing for a Sustainable Future
DESCRIPTION:Course Type: Applied Blended Challenge (ABC) Programme \nWhat is an Applied Blended Challenge (ABC)? \nAn Applied Blended Challenge (ABC) is a short\, credit-bearing learning programme jointly delivered by several ACE²-EU partner universities and external stakeholders. It combines online collaborative learning with an on-site intensive experience\, and is based on challenge-based learning methodologies. \nIn an ABC\, students from different countries and disciplines work in international teams to address real-world challenges linked to societal\, digital\, green or health-related priorities. Learning activities are co-created and co-taught by academic staff from different institutions\, in close collaboration with stakeholders\, ensuring an applied\, interdisciplinary and European learning experience. \n  \nDuration and Timeline:  \n\nCourse components and contact hours: 40 hours\, synchronous online (including independent and group work)\, 40 hours\, on-site (including independent and group work)\nOnline component: 23-27 March 2026\, (synchronous online sessions)\nOn-site component: 13-17 April 2026 (it will take place: Villach\, Austria)\n\nA detailed timetable will be communicated directly to selected students prior to the start of the course. \n  \nAward\, Credits and Certification  \nOn successful completion of the course\, participants will receive 3.0 ECTS credits and a certificate of attendance. \nOrganised by: \nLead and Host Institution \nCarinthia University of Applied Sciences (CUAS) – ADMiRE Research Center (Austria) – \n  \nAcademic team (CUAS): \nVarsavas (CUAS) \nDr. M. Brandstötter (CUAS) \nDr. S. Schulnig (CUAS) \nLaux (CUAS) \nDr. C. Humbert (CUAS) \nWutzl (CUAS) \nBerndt (CUAS) \n  \nPartner Institution: \nUniversidad Francisco de Vitoria (UFV)\, Spain \n\nSantos (UFV)\n\nExternal stakeholders that will be involved in the course: \n\nHueter (d4pro GmbH)\nKrammer (ASCO Anlagenbau Consulting GmbH)\n\n  \nCourse Description and Learning Objectives \nThis Applied Blended Challenge course explores how polymer-based 3D printing can contribute to a more sustainable and resilient future. Students will learn the fundamentals of additive manufacturing (AM)\, design for additive manufacturing (DfAM)\, and practical polymer 3D printing workflows\, from CAD and slicing to prototyping and evaluation. \nWorking in international and interdisciplinary teams\, students will develop and present an evidence-based 3D-printing solution addressing real-world challenges in healthcare\, climate resilience\, or education\, supported by stakeholder input.“ \n  \nCourse Description: \nOnline Component \nThe online phase builds the theoretical and methodological foundation of the course and prepares students for the on-site prototyping week. It includes: \n\nIntroduction to additive manufacturing and polymer-based AM technologies\nDesign for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) principles\nSustainable materials\, including bioplastics and smart polymers\nChallenge framing and stakeholder input\nTeam formation and project planning\n\n\nOn-site Component \nThe on-site week is hands-on and project-driven\, focusing on applied learning and prototyping. It includes: \n\nCAD refinement and slicing\nPolymer 3D printing and prototyping\nTesting\, iteration and evaluation of prototypes\nMentoring and feedback from academic staff and stakeholders\n\nFollow-up and Reflection \nThe course concludes with final project presentations and structured discussions with stakeholders on the last day of the on-site phase\, including reflection on feasibility\, sustainability impact and learning outcomes \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nBy the end of the course\, students will have: \n\nExplained the fundamentals of polymer-based additive manufacturing\, including key AM technologies and workflows.\nApplied DfAM principles to design a part suitable for polymer 3D printing.\nSelected polymer materials (including bioplastics/smart polymers) based on function\, manufacturability\, and sustainability criteria.\nProduced a functional prototype using CAD\, slicing and filament-based 3D printing\, and documented key process parameters.\nIdentified opportunities and limitations of polymer AM for sustainable applications (e.g.\, material choice\, circularity\, waste\, scalability).\nDeveloped and communicated a solution concept addressing a real-world challenge in healthcare\, climate resilience\, or education\, grounded in evidence and feasibility.\nCollaborated effectively in an international\, interdisciplinary team and presented technical content clearly to academic and industry audiences.\n\nLearning Outcomes \nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to: \n\nDescribe polymer AM/FFF fundamentals and the role of polymers\, bioplastics\, and smart materials in sustainable innovation.\nDesign printable parts using DfAM rules and iterate designs based on constraints and feedback.\nCreate print-ready files (basic slicing\, selection of right settings) and run a polymer 3D print safely and effectively.\nEvaluate prototype performance and reflect on sustainability impacts (waste\, circularity\, local sourcing\, lifecycle thinking).\nPitch a stakeholder-relevant AM solution with a clear problem framing\, design rationale\, feasibility\, and societal impact.\n\nTarget Group – Who Should Apply? \nThis course is suitable for students from ACE²-EU partner universities enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate programmes in fields such as:  \n\nMechanical/Industrial Engineering\nMaterials Science / Polymer Science\nBiomedical Engineering / Health Technologies\nSustainability / Environmental Technologies / Circular Economy\nDigital Manufacturing / Mechatronics / Applied Sciences\nEntrepreneurship / Innovation / Technology Management\n\nIt is especially relevant for students interested in: \nAdditive manufacturing \n\nPolymers\, bioplastics\, and smart materials\nSustainable product development and circular design\nHealthcare/assistive devices\, climate-resilient solutions\, education tools\nDesign thinking\n\n  \nLanguage Requirements: \nThe working language of the course is English.\nRecommended level: B1 – B2. \nApplication Process: \nInterested applicants should submit their application via the online form: \n🔗 Apply here: https://forms.gle/how5vuhnyYdrSphc7 \nApplication deadline: 5 March 2026 \nA notification of acceptance will be sent to successful applicants by the host institution and will include detailed registration and practical information. \n  \nFurther Information \nFor any questions related to the course\, please contact: \ns.varsavas@fh-kaernten.at
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/3d-printing-for-a-sustainable-future/
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SUMMARY:Envisioning the future of local communities (re)shape labour market opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Course Type: Applied Blended Challenge (ABC) Programme \nDuration and Timeline:  \n\nCourse components and contact hours: 12 hrs synchronous online\, 25 hrs onsite + 38 hrs independent and group work\nOnline component:\n\n 1st week: 8 – 10 April (online) CET time \n 2nd week: 13 – 17 April (online) CET time \n 4th week: 4 – 8 May (online) CET time \n\nOn-site component: \n\n3rd week: 20 – 24 April (face-to-face) Santarém\, Portugal \n  \nAward\, Credits and Certification  \nOn successful completion of the course participants will receive 3 ECTS credits and a certificate of attendance \n  \nOrganised by:  \nSantarém Polytechnic University \n\nTatiana Ferreira – tatiana.ferreira@ese.ipsantarem.pt;\nPerpétua Santos Silva- perpetua.silva@ese.ipsantarem.pt\nPaula Ruivo – paula.ruivo@esa.ipsantarem.pt;\nRosa Coelho – rosa.coelho@esa.ipsantarem.pt;\nCéu Godinho – maria.godinho@esa.ipsantarem.pt\n\nUniversity of Francisco de Victoria:  \n\nAgustina Jutard a.jutard@ufv.es;\nMaría José Díaz m.diaz@ufv.es\n\nTechnische Hochschule Ingolstadt \n\nUlrich Schlickewei – ulrich.schlickewei@thi.de\n\nLatvian Academie of Culture \n\nIeva Zemīte – ieva.zemite@lka.edu.lv\n\nCarinthia University of Applied Sciences \n\nBirgit Aigner-Walder – B.Aigner-Walder@fh-kaernten.at\n\n  \nExternal stakeholders that will be involved in the course: \n\nEuropean Rural Youth Observatory\nMunicipality of Santarem\nLocal Employment Services\nVititejo-Association of Winegrowers of the Tejo Region\nAssociation of Farmers of Ribatejo\n\n  \nCourse Description and Learning Objectives \nSHORT DESCRIPTION: \n\nFully applied programme focused on labour market future trends and local communities’ resources;\nInvolve students as key actors in the identification of real-world problems in their communities;\nParticipants will work on real-life cases alongside key stakeholders and business from local communities.\n\nGENERAL OBJECTIVES: \n\nImproving the quality of life of local communities\n\nidentify emerging local economies (e.g. renewable biological resources\, technology\, and innovation)\nenvisioning future workforce needs;\nenhancing local resources.\n\n\nEmpowering participants with the skills and awareness to (re)think their future pathways in the  labour market\, promoting innovation and community-oriented growth;\nConnect and build bridges between participants\, universities (scientific knowledge)\, stakeholders and local economies;\nStrengthening collaboration between universities\, students\, local businesses and policymakers.\nAddressing real-life challenges in collaboration with stakeholders\, local business/institutions.\n\n\nCourse Description: \nPedagogical approach  \n\nMentorship & networking sessions with professionals from local businesses and industries\nForesight Methodology\nInternational mobility – one week of training at another ACE2-EU university.\nPractice-oriented activities –interactive exercises\, collaboration with real stakeholders\, projects co-design.\nReal-World problems: focus on identification and solving of real-world problems.Hands-on experience – innovative problem-solving using student’s diverse disciplinary perspectives\n\n  \nMETHODOLOGICAL APPROACH   \nA) Lecture – theoretical background through seminar presentations \nB) Experiences’ Exchange between participants from different universities – use of participatory and foresight methodologies \nC) Practice-oriented activities – interactive exercises\, collaboration with stakeholders\, projects co-design \n\nReal-World problems: focus on identification and solving of real-world problems\nHands-on and collaborative work – in this step each group will develop their community-based projects proposals\nCollaborative\, local and youth-centred solutions – young people community-based projects proposals developed collaboratively with stakeholders\n\nD) Pitch presentations – share in a larger group of the community-based projects proposals \nE) Asynchronous Online Work Strategies – Guided Readings; Video Analysis Activities; Thematic Discussion Forum; Gamified Challenges; Collaborative Document Creation. \n  \nParticipants are expected to:  \n\nComplete readings and tasks (online modules)\nEngage actively in both online and face-to-face activities\nCollaborate on a group challenge project\nDeliver a pitch presentation of the project outcomes\nSubmit a final written proposal and an individual reflection report\n\n  \nSTRUCTURE – thematic lines\nModule 1: Understanding Local Labour Market Dynamics \n\nExploring existing local industries – foster place-based industries (viticulture\, wine-tourism\, eco-tourism\, agriculture\, manufacturing)\nIdentifying challenges: employment gaps\, infrastructure\, policy limitations\nFieldwork: visits to local businesses and industries\n\nModule 2: Innovation & Sustainability in Communities Development \n\nGreen economy & sustainable practices (shift toward climate-neutral economies\, bioeconomy-aligned jobs support both environmental goals and economic revitalization)\nTech-enabled solutions for local business and industries growth\nCase studies of successful local businesses and industries\n\nModule 3: (social) Entrepreneurship & Intrapreneurship \n\nCommunity-driven solutions for job creation (e.g. circular use of local biomass – agricultural waste)\nBusiness models and future market needs\n\nModule 4: Field Engagement & Real-World Application \n\nHands-on with stakeholders\, local entrepreneurs and policymakers\n\n  \nSpecific learning objectives include: \nPlease list clear and measurable objectives that students should achieve by the end of the course. \nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to: \n\nAnalyse real-world problems\, question assumptions\, and make evidence-based decisions\nLearn participatory techniques through hands-on experience of co-development and participatory methods\nWork effectively in diverse teams and co-create with peers and local stakeholders\nIdentify local challenges and design realistic\, context-sensitive solutions\nCommunicate ideas clearly and persuasively to different audiences\nValue diversity and understand rural realities across Europe\nApply creative approaches to generate ideas and shape solutions\nDefine goals\, set timelines\, allocate resources\, and structure proposals\nTake initiative\, lead with empathy\, and promote positive change\n\nWhich students would find this course useful for them? \n\nThis course is open to all students from ACE2-EU\, independently of their area of knowledge\, 4 students per ACE University.\n\nThis course may be suitable for those who have an interest in: \n\nLocal communities/economies development\nLocal Labour Market Dynamics (viticulture\, wine-tourism\, eco-tourism\, agriculture\, manufacturing)\nGreen economy & sustainable/innovative practices\nTech-enabled solutions for local business and industries\nCommunity-driven solutions for job creation\n\n\nRecommended Language Level :\n\nBasic to intermediate level of English (B1 – B2)\, as the working language will be English\n\n\n\n  \nApplication Process: \nInterested applicants should \n🔗 Apply here: https://forms.gle/c1FrG3YMzZRJnuac9 \nDeadline for receipt of applications: 15 December 2025 \nA notification of acceptance to participate will be sent to successful applicants \nFurther Information \nFor any further information or queries related to the course\, please contact: \nEmail: Perpétua Santos Silva- perpetua.silva@ese.ipsantarem.pt ; Tatiana Ferreira – tatiana.ferreira@ese.ipsantarem.pt;
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/envisioning-the-future-of-local-communities-reshape-labour-market-opportunities/
CATEGORIES:Student Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Mythology of Wine. Fashion\, Cultural Heritage and Artistic Creation
DESCRIPTION:Course Type: BIP (Blended Intensive Programme)  \n  \nDuration and Timeline:  \n\nTotal workload: 85 hours\nOnline component: April-May 2026\nOn-site component: 1-5 June 2026 (Madrid\, Spain)\n\nThe course combines online preparatory sessions with an intensive on-site week in Madrid\, followed by reflection and dissemination activities. \n  \nAward\, Credits and Certification  \nIn order to obtain the ECTS credits\, participants are required to attend at least 80% of the course activities and demonstrate active participation and satisfactory achievement of the learning objectives. \n\nAcademic Team: \nUniversidad Francisco de Vitoria (Spain). Lead and Host Institution \n\nMaribel Castro (Universidad Francisco de Vitoria) mi.castro.prof@ufv.es\nSergio Saldaña (Universidad Francisco de Vitoria) saldana@ufv.es\n\n  \nInstituto Politécnico de Santarém (Portugal)  \n\nJoao Cabral (Instituto Politécnico de Santarém) joao.cabral@ese.ipsantarem.pt\nMaria José Nogueira (Instituto Politécnico de Santarém) marianogueira@essaude.ipsantarem.pt\n\n  \nMedical University of Gdańsk (Poland)  \n\nMilena Lachowicz (Medical University of Gdańsk) milena.lachowicz@gumed.edu.pl\n\n  \nTechnische Hochschule Ingolstadt (Germany)  \n\nBernhard Rothbucher (Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt) bernhard.rothbucher@thi.de\n\n  \nGoce Delčev University of Štip (North Macedonia) Prof. Sanja Risteski (Goce Delčev University) sanja.risteski@ugd.edu.mk \n  \nExternal stakeholders that will be involved in the course: \n\nMuseo del Traje\, Madrid (Spain) https://www.cultura.gob.es/mtraje/inicio.html\nBodegas Valduero https://bodegasvalduero.com/\n\n  \nCourse Description and Learning Objectives \nThis course explores the mythological and cultural heritage of wine through fashion\, art\, and design. Students will work in interdisciplinary teams to create fashion narratives and proposals that reconnect younger generations with the symbolic and material culture of wine.  \nThe programme combines online conceptual preparation with an immersive mobility week in Madrid\, culminating in a collective fashion show at the Museo del Traje. \n\nConnect students with European heritage through myth and wine culture.\nPromote sustainable and creative fashion practices.\nFoster intercultural collaboration and dialogue.\nEncourage cultural appreciation linked to wine\, tourism\, and the arts.\nOffer students a platform to express their talent and creativity.\nTo foster self-awareness\, emotional expression\, and personal growth through artistic and fashion.\n\n  \nLearning Journey: \nLearning Journey \nThe course follows a blended and progressive learning journey that combines conceptual exploration\, creative practice\, and experiential learning in an international context. \nOnline preparatory phase (April–May 2026)\nDuring the online phase\, students are introduced to the core concepts of the course\, including the mythological and cultural heritage of wine\, sustainability in fashion and design\, and heritage activation through artistic practice. This phase includes inspiration sessions\, case studies\, guided discussions\, and preparatory briefings that support idea development and team formation. Students also begin individual and group research and reflect on initial creative concepts. \nOn-site mobility week (1–5 June 2026\, Madrid)\nThe on-site phase takes place in Madrid and focuses on hands-on\, practice-based learning. Students work in interdisciplinary and international teams in creative workshops\, developing prototypes and artistic proposals under the guidance of academic staff and external stakeholders (Museo del Traje and Bodegas Valduero). The programme includes mentoring sessions\, visits to cultural and heritage institutions\, and collaborative work leading to a collective fashion show at the Museo del Traje. This immersive week encourages experimentation\, teamwork\, and the translation of ideas into tangible outcomes. \nFollow-up and reflection\nAfter the mobility week\, students take part in online reflection and evaluation activities aimed at consolidating learning outcomes. This phase allows participants to reflect on their creative process\, teamwork experience\, and personal development\, as well as to document and communicate the results of their work. \n  \nSpecific learning objectives include: \n\nTo connect students with European heritage through wine and myth.\nTo foster intercultural collaboration and dialogue.\nTo promote sustainable and creative fashion practices.\nTo encourage creative expression and entrepreneurship.\nTo foster self-awareness\, emotional expression\, and personal growth through artistic and fashion creation.\nTo offer students a platform to express their talent and creativity.\n\n\nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to: \n\nAcquire cultural and visual literacy related to wine heritage.\nApply creative methodologies to real-world cultural challenges.\nDevelop soft skills: collaboration\, adaptability\, and self-awareness.\nProduce textile/artistic/fashion proposals grounded in heritage and sustainability.\nCollaborate effectively in international\, interdisciplinary teams.\nPresent their proposals professionally to stakeholders.\nDevelop a personal style and narrative through creative experimentation.\nIntegrate mindfulness and psychological wellbeing practices into artistic and fashion creation.\n\n\nWho Should Apply \nThis course is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from ACE²-EU partner universities\, particularly those studying or interested in: \n\nDesign\, Fashion\, Visual Arts\, Fine Arts\nArchitecture\, Audiovisual Communication\, Photography\, Cinema\nPsychology\, Humanities\, Cultural Studies\nOr any other field with an interest in creativity\, heritage\, and artistic experimentation\n\nNo prior specific qualifications are required. \n\nRecommended Language Level \nEnglish B1–B2\, as the working language of the course will be English. \n\nApplication Process: \nInterested applicants should apply via the online form: \n🔗 Apply here: https://forms.gle/q3vzmDvMEFaWMQMJA \nDeadline for receipt of applications: Interested applicants should submit their application by 2 March 2026 (23:59 CET). Successful candidates will be notified by email.  \nImportant notice: \nParticipation in this Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) is subject to confirmation by the student’s home institution. As funding arrangements may vary\, interested students are advised to contact their University’s International Relations Office for information on eligibility\, funding availability\, and participation conditions before applying. \n  \nFurther Information \nFor any questions related to the course\, please contact: \nmi.castro.prof@ufv.es
URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu/event/mythology-of-wine-fashion-cultural-heritage-and-artistic-creation/
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