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SUMMARY:Panel “European University Alliances on the Spot: COLOURS\, ChallengeEU and others”
DESCRIPTION:When: Friday\, 14 November 2025\, 14:30 CETFormat: HybridPlace: COLOURS CoSpace Office (Meeting point from Officer’s Hall)\, Bitola\, North Macedonia and onlineMeeting link (Google Meet): https://meet.google.com/wiy-tupd-dwt \nChair: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Renata Petrevska Nechkoska\, UKLO Academic Director for the European University Alliance COLOURS \nThe panel “European University Alliances on the Spot: COLOURS\, ChallengeEU and others” will explore the roles and practices of European University Alliances—from inter-university collaboration and partnership building to impact on regions\, students\, and staff. It brings together perspectives from multiple alliances and invites participants to an open\, evidence-informed discussion. \nPanelists:\nProf. Dr. Dunja Duić\, University of Osijek\, Croatia — COLOURS Alliance\nProf. Dr. Snežana Obednikovska\, University ―St. Kliment Ohridski‖ – Bitola\, North Macedonia — COLOURS\nAlliance\nProf. Dr. Veli Kreci\, South East European University\, Max van der Stoel Institute — ChallengeEU Alliance\nProf. Dr. Natasha Tabakovska\, University ―St. Kliment Ohridski‖ – Bitola\, North Macedonia — COLOURS\nAlliance\nProf. Dr. Mennan Selimi\, South East European University\, Max van der Stoel Institute — ChallengeEU Alliance\nProf. Dr. Silvana Neshkovska\, Macedonian Scientific Society\, Bitola — Associated Partner\, COLOURS Alliance\nAnna Lindahl\, Mid Sweden University\, Sweden — ChallengeEU Alliance\nProf. Dr. Mimoza Bogdanoska Jovanovska\, University ―St. Kliment Ohridski‖ – Bitola\, North Macedonia —\nCOLOURS Alliance\nCaroline Hanras\, MSc\, ECAM La Salle Engineering School\, France — ChallengeEU Alliance\nKatie Thy Tran\, MSc\, University of Ferrara\, Italy — COLOURS Alliance \nAnnual International Scientific Conference (AISC 2025)\nThis panel is part of the two-day conference:International Scientific Conference on Sustainable Development Goals – “A Multidisciplinary Approach to Sustainable Development Goals\,” hosted by the University “St. Kliment Ohridski” – Bitola (UKLO)\, Republic of North Macedonia\, 14–15 November 2025 in Bitola. \nInspired by World Science Day for Peace and Development\, the conference is a platform for multidisciplinary dialogue\, innovation\, and real-world impact. \nIt features in-depth discussions on the UN 2030 Agenda and the SDGs\, including: \n\neradicating poverty and hunger;\nhealth and well-being;\nquality education; gender equality;\naccess to clean water and sanitation;\naffordable and clean energy;\ndecent work and economic growth;\ninnovation and resilient infrastructure;\nreducing inequalities; sustainable cities and communities;\nresponsible consumption and production; climate action;\nprotecting life below water and on land;\nas well as peace\, justice\, strong institutions\, and global partnerships.\n\nThis year includes special sections on Equality\, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)\, Peace\, Justice and Strong Institutions\, and European University Alliances. \n>>>Conference Program \nWho should attend?\nStudents and doctoral candidates\, researchers\, university staff\, public-sector experts\, institutional and business partners\, NGO representatives\, and anyone interested in university cooperation and putting the SDGs into practice. \nJoin us on 14 November at 14:30 CET on site in Bitola or online via Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/wiy-tupd-dwt
URL:https://challenge-eu.eu/event/panel-european-university-alliances-on-the-spot-colours-challengeeu-and-others/
CATEGORIES:November 14
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SUMMARY:Regional Innovation Initiative – Co-Creation for a Sustainable Future
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Regional Innovation Initiative\, a transdisciplinary 1.5-day Co-Creation Workshop will take place at the new Coworking Space Flow1986 (M.A.R.K.E.T. Square) in Offenburg\, focusing on key questions of sustainability and future development. Students from Offenburg University\, together with regional and interregional partners\, freelancers and start-ups will collaboratively develop concrete approaches to local sustainability challenges designed to create impact well beyond the workshop itself. \nThe initiative is built on idea exchange\, creative methods\, and cross-border collaboration. By bringing together diverse perspectives\, it aims to create practical and innovative solutions closely aligned with the region’s “Sustainable Futures” themes\, addressing critical digital\, green\, and social transition challenges. \nThe workshop will be in English / French and German. So people with same interests and needs are welcome to join and apply for the event! \nThe event is now available on >>> Eventbrite \nAssociated Partner: BlackForest Innovation\, Baden Campus\, Impact Hub\, Singa Stuttgart and Strasbourg\, la maison d’emploi Strasbourg
URL:https://challenge-eu.eu/event/regional-innovation-initiative-co-creation-for-a-sustainable-future/
LOCATION:flow1986\, Am alten Schlachthof 14 77652 Offenburg\, Germany\, Offenburg\, 77652\, Germany
CATEGORIES:November 14,November 15
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ORGANIZER;CN="HSO":MAILTO:ilona.maier@hs-offenburg.de
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SUMMARY:Talent Has No Borders: Talent Day & Virtual Job Fair by Universidad Europea de Valencia
DESCRIPTION:We are challenging distance on Thursday\, November 13\, from 8:45 to 18:00 CET by hosting an international Talent Day.\n\nWhat can you expect?\n\n\n\n\n\nPresentations about the European job market (career advice\, regional insights…) with guests from Latvia\, North Macedonia\, France\, Switzerland\, and Spain. Registration required (click here). We will email you the link to the session one day before the event.\n\n\nKeynote speech by the renouned tech company IBM on Artificial Intelligence and current job opportunities. (Registration available in the link above).\n\n\nUpdate your CV and participate in the online career fair from 11:00 to 13:00. Please be sure to create your profile before November 12 so you don’t waste a second on the 13.\n\n\nRegistration:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration will remain open until Wednesday\, November 12 at 8:00 a.m. CET.
URL:https://challenge-eu.eu/event/talent-has-no-borders-talent-day-virtual-job-fair-by-universidad-europea-de-valencia/
CATEGORIES:November 13
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Internal Communication & Conflict Management
DESCRIPTION:The two-part workshop takes place on Monday\, 3 November (13:30–16:30 CET) and Tuesday\, 4 November (09:30–12:30 CET). \nInternational university alliances thrive on cooperation\, commitment and mutual trust. For cooperation to succeed\, it not only requires visibility and external communication\, but also robust internal structures and processes – especially when navigating tensions or conflicting goals. \nThe two-part workshop series supports employees from administration\, research\, transfer\, communication\, and project management in the ChallengeEU alliance. It promote skills in stakeholder engagement\, open science\, and internal conflict resolution – aimed at reinforcing current alliance structures and proactively addressing risks identified during the preparatory phase. \nWorkshop is open to all the ChallenegeEU alliance partners. \nSpeaker profiles\nDr Annette Klinkert is an internationally experienced workshop facilitator\, trainer and science communicator. Since 2012\, she has been Managing Director of city2science (www.city2science.de)\, a German company that develops innovative communication approaches linking scientific institutions with urban and regional development strategies. \nDr. Verena Molitor is a project manager at city2science GmbH. At city2science\, she develops innovative engagement approaches\, training programmes and application designs that link scientific institutions with urban and regional development strategies. She also organises workshops and training courses on topics such as science communication\, open innovation and public engagement. \nFormat: Interactive online workshop with two trainers\, exercises in breakout rooms\, input phases\, reflection rounds. \nLanguage: English \nPhoto: Freepik.com
URL:https://challenge-eu.eu/event/workshop-internal-communication-conflict-management/
CATEGORIES:November 3,November 4
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ORGANIZER;CN="HSO":MAILTO:ilona.maier@hs-offenburg.de
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SUMMARY:European Student Assembly 2026: Invitation for ChallengeEU Students
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to co-create recommendations for Europe’s future\, work in an international team\, and speak at the European Parliament? Join the European Student Assembly (Strasbourg\, 20–22 April 2026) — a flagship EUC Voices initiative that brings together around 250 students from European University Alliances each year to debate and produce concrete proposals for change. \nWhy join?\n\nWork on real policy recommendations across eight topics crucial to the EU\nInternational collaboration and online training (January–April 2026)\nPlenary assembly in the European Parliament\, Strasbourg (20–22 April 2026)\nCertificate of participation upon completion\n\nWho can apply?\nStudents (from the 2nd year of Bachelor’s to PhD)\, up to 30 years old\, from universities within the 65 European University Alliances — including ChallengeEU. You can apply as a participant or a panel coordinator (prior leadership experience is an asset for coordinators). On average\, about five students per alliance are selected (numbers may vary). \nTimeline & application:\nCall for applications: 1 October – 2 November 2025\, 23:59 CET\nHow to apply: complete the application form on the ESA website (“Click here to apply”) and indicate your preferred panel. \nESA 2026 panel themes:\n\nStrengthening democracy\, engaging citizens\nScaling the circular economy\nAligning budget with impact\nEurope moving together\nUnlocking digital potential\nEducating without borders\nEnabling generational solidarity\nEurope’s strategic autonomy\n\nCosts & logistics\nParticipation in ESA is free; organisers provide meals and three nights of accommodation in a hostel. The reimbursement of travel costs is at the discretion of the European\nUniversities Alliances. \nWhat to expect?\nFrom January to April 2026\, participants meet online (workshops\, expert consultations\, team work on recommendations). In Strasbourg\, teams finalise their proposals and vote on all recommendations during the plenary session. After the event\, dissemination activities with stakeholders follow. \nReady to add your voice?\nApply on the ESA website as a participant or panel coordinator. Applications close on 2 November 2025 at 23:59 CET. \nClick here >>> to download the handbook of ESA 2026 to learn all the information about ESA \nPhoto: Freepik.com/mego-studio
URL:https://challenge-eu.eu/event/european-student-assembly-2026-invitation-for-challengeeu-students/
CATEGORIES:November 2
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