1,000 kilometers on one kilowatt-hour: Team Schluckspecht presents the “S8”
After two years of intensive development work, the student team “Schluckspecht” has presented Hochschule Offenburg’s new energy-efficient vehicle. With the prototype, the students are aiming for a new long-distance record. At the ceremonial roll-out of the “S8” in front of around 150 guests, the technical milestones of the new prototype were on full display. The most striking innovation: The front wheels are once again fully integrated into the body. Flow simulations had previously shown that this provides significant aerodynamic advantages when cornering and in crosswinds. Around 1,000 hours of work went into the lighter and stiffer CFRP body alone, whose elegant carbon weave shimmers blue at the rear. In addition, the interdisciplinary team optimized the chassis digitally and using industrial methods to maximize quality in every detail—from straight-line stability to driver feedback. At the end of June, the S8 will compete alongside the established “S5 Urban Concept” at the Shell Eco-marathon in Poland. The goal for both vehicles is to qualify for the World Drivers Championship in Qatar. More information (in German): https://www.hs-offenburg.de/hochschule/news/artikel/1000-kilometer-mit-einer-kilowattstunde-sind-das-ziel
Universidade Europeia strengthens international cooperation at NAFSA 2025
Universidade Europeia (Lisbon) participated in another edition of NAFSA, the largest higher education fair and conference in the United States. This year the conference took place in San Diego, California and brought together more than 8000 international educators from 100+ nations. The theme “Purpose, Place, and Partnership” fits perfectly in the times of uncertainty that we all live in. Represented by the Head of International Office, Liliana Rosalino, UEL was part of the Study & Research in Portugal Pavilion, an initiative coordinated by the Portuguese Erasmus + Agency, the Fulbright Portugal and the Luso-American Foundation, which was attended by 17 Portuguese higher education institutions. The presence of Universidade Europeia in this strategic event reinforces its commitment to building a diverse, intercultural and innovation-oriented academic community. The participation also aims to strengthen existing partnerships, identify new opportunities for academic cooperation and promote institution as a destination of excellence for international students and researchers.During the 5 days in San Diego, it was also possible to participate in the partner’s days organized by San Diego State University and UC Irvine, which represented two more excellent opportunities for international networking.
