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SUMMARY:ChallengeEU Match Making Research Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Mid Sweden University warmly invites researchers from institutions within ChallengeEU to participate in the first Matchmaking Research Workshop. This online workshop marks the starting point for building new collaborative ties across the ChallengeEU alliance. Although ChallengeEU primarily provides funding for educational activities\, the event also offers an opportunity to explore potential research collaborations\, joint project ideas\, and future mobility or exchange initiatives. \n\n\n\nThe workshop will begin with an introduction to its aims: bringing together researchers from different universities\, identifying common interests\, and initiating partnerships that may lead to research proposals\, comparative studies\, and both short- and long-term cooperation. Following the introduction\, participants will join four thematic breakout groups to discuss strengths\, challenges\, and possibilities for joint activities. The themes will be introduced and moderated by researchers from Mid Sweden University. Descriptions of the four thematic sessions included in this first workshop can be found below. \n\n\n\nWe hope that this event will be the first in a series of workshops and that it will inspire other institutions within the alliance to organise additional matchmaking events\, further strengthening collaboration across ChallengeEU. \n\n\n\nTheme 1: IoT\, AI\, and Electrification \n\n\n\nTheme 2: Metal Additive Manufacturing – From Materials and Processes to Industrial Use \n\n\n\nTheme 3: Anxiety\, Depression\, Stress and Trauma \n\n\n\nTheme 4: Digital Health\, Health Economic Evaluations & Policy Advocacy \n\n\n\nRegistration for the event: ChallengeEU@miun.se \nPhoto: Freepik.com
URL:https://challenge-eu.eu/event/challengeu-match-making-resaerch-workshop/
CATEGORIES:April 13
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260416
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SUMMARY:ISCBE 2026: Article submission are open
DESCRIPTION:9th International Scientific Conference on Business and Economics (ISCBE 2026)\, organized by the Faculty of Business and Economics\, South East European University\, and held as a hybrid event on 11–12 June 2026 at the European University of Valencia\, Spain. \nThis conference provides a forward-looking and interdisciplinary platform for scholars\, policymakers\, and practitioners to explore how economies can become resilient\, competitive\, and future-ready in an era of rapid technological change and global uncertainty. The central theme focuses on the critical role of innovation\, entrepreneurship\, and digital transformation in shaping sustainable and competitive economic systems. \nKey discussions will address topics such as digital competitiveness and economic growth\, innovation driven entrepreneurship\, the role of artificial intelligence and data-driven decision-making\, startup and ecosystem development\, digital skills and human capital\, and policy frameworks supporting future oriented economies. Special attention will be given to how firms\, institutions\, and regions can adapt to\ndisruptive technologies while fostering inclusive and sustainable development. \nWe strongly encourage the active participation of master’s and PhD students. The conference offers an excellent opportunity for early-career researchers to present their work\, receive constructive feedback\, and engage in meaningful dialogue with experienced academics and professionals\, contributing to debates that will shape the future of business\, economics\, and digital transformation. \nThe joint organization of this conference results from collaboration within the ChallengeEU Alliance\, co-funded by the European Union\, and provides an opportunity to further strengthen cooperation among the organizers and other alliance partners. \nIMPORTANT DATES:\nFull-paper submission deadline: April 15\, 2026\nNotification of acceptance of papers: April 30\, 2026\nCamera-ready (print version paper) submission deadline: May 31\, 2026\nConference dates: June 11-12\, 2026\n\nMore information >>> 9th ISCBE – CfP (11-12 June 2026)
URL:https://challenge-eu.eu/event/iscbe-2026-article-submissions-are-open/
CATEGORIES:April 15
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SUMMARY:Online lecture on inclusive mentoring – bridging academia and business
DESCRIPTION:The Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Warmia and Mazury invites you to an open online lecture dedicated to inclusive mentoring in the context of bridging academia and business. \nThe workshop titled “Inclusive mentoring for interdisciplinary and international career development: bridging academia and industry” will be led by Dr Hafizur Rahman from Mid Sweden University (MIUN). It will take place on 17 April from 15:00 to 16:30. \nDr. Hafizur Rahman is a Researcher and Project Manager at Mid Sweden University\, Sweden\, working at the interface of chemical engineering\, sustainable materials\, and industrial innovation. His research focuses on fiber-based materials\, resource-efficient processes\, and advanced material characterization in close collaboration with industry and international research infrastructures. With a multidisciplinary academic background and professional experience spanning academia\, industry\, and international collaboration\, he is actively engaged in mentoring within the ChallengeEU program. His mentoring focuses on helping early-career researchers navigate interdisciplinary and international environments\, bridge academia and industry\, and develop impactful\, sustainable career pathways. \nThe meeting will be held on the Microsoft Teams platform. \nMeeting link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/354726968117341?p=9yH0bDVqMpUzYqnrXj \nMeeting ID: 354 726 968 117 341 \nPasscode: YC7bA7an \nThe organizers invite all staff of universities forming the ChallengeEU alliance\, as well as students—especially those interested in mentoring—to participate. \nMain photo: www.freepik.com 
URL:https://challenge-eu.eu/event/online-lecture-on-inclusive-mentoring-bridging-academia-and-business/
CATEGORIES:April 17
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SUMMARY:Online workshop: Communication in the context of mentoring
DESCRIPTION:The Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Warmia and Mazury invites you to an open online workshop dedicated to communication in the context of mentoring. \nThe workshop titled “Communication in the context of mentoring” will be led by Dr Monika Cichmińska from the Faculty of Human Sciences. It will take place on Friday\, 17 April\, from 16:45 to 18:15 (CEST). \nDr Monika Cichmińska is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Linguistics in the Department of Humanities at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn\, Poland. Her academic interests include cognitive semantics\, especially the use of conceptual metaphors and multimodality in popular culture\, the language of emotions\, and different aspects of communication. She is also interested in applied linguistics\, especially the influence of affective factors in learning\, and brain-friendly teaching and learning.She enjoys working with people\, and likes to combine theory (linguistics\, psychology and neurosciences) with practice (teaching English In her free time\, she likes to read\, learn new things\, go to the cinema and watch TV series. \nThe meeting will be held on the Microsoft Teams platform. \nMeeting link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/354726968117341?p=9yH0bDVqMpUzYqnrXj \nMeeting ID: 354 726 968 117 341 \nPasscode: YC7bA7an \nThe organizers invite all students of universities affiliated with the ChallengeEU alliance\, as well as staff interested in mentoring\, to participate. \nMain photo: www.freepik.com
URL:https://challenge-eu.eu/event/online-workshop-communication-in-the-context-of-mentoring/
CATEGORIES:April 17
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260425
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SUMMARY:Bioregions: Key for Sustainability - Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme
DESCRIPTION:Join an international learning experience combining online studies and on-site activities in Jelgava\, Latvia. Explore how bioregions support sustainable rural development across Europe through lectures\, workshops\, a hackathon\, and a field trip. Gain hands-on research experience and present your final sustainability project with students from across the EU. \n📅 Online: 30 March & 13 April 2026 \n📍 On-site: 20–24 April 2026 | Jelgava\, Latvia \n⏳ Apply by: 20 February 2026 \nPerfect for students passionate about sustainability\, rural development\, and the future of Europe. \nLink to the submission form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZXydWWJUR-S7usD3IQfg7LtXMIneTbcZziZ3K8QDmsD1ybQ/viewform \nmain picture: www.freepik.com
URL:https://challenge-eu.eu/event/bioregions-key-for-sustainability-erasmus-blended-intensive-programme/
LOCATION:Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
CATEGORIES:March 30
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SUMMARY:BIP: The Green Shift: Empowering Community and Nature-Based Potential
DESCRIPTION:The Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme The Green Shift: Empowering Community and Nature-Based Potential is an international learning programme designed to equip students with the knowledge\, skills\, and practical experience needed to build sustainable\, resilient\, and inclusive communities. \nThe programme explores how community participation\, the social economy\, and nature-based solutions can address environmental and social challenges while creating long-term development potential. The programme combines theory\, interdisciplinary learning\, and hands-on collaboration between students from different countries\, academic disciplines\, and stakeholder organisations. Participants will work in international teams to analyse real-life community challenges and develop innovative\, economically viable solutions with measurable social and environmental impact. \nThrough a blended learning format\, students will gain insight into urban agriculture\, social entrepreneurship\, impact measurement\, sustainable financing models\, and design thinking\, while developing strong problem-solving and creative thinking competences. \nOnline: March 30\, 2026\nOn-site: April 20 – 24\, 2026\nDeadline for registration: 3 March\, 2026\nLocation: Jelgava\, Latvia (Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies\, Faculty of Economics and ocial Development) \nRegistration: BIP The green shift: Empowering community and nature based potential \nMore details: https://www.esaf.lbtu.lv/lv/the-green-shift-empowering-community-and-nature-based-potential \nmain photo: www.freepik.com
URL:https://challenge-eu.eu/event/bip-the-green-shift-empowering-community-and-nature-based-potential/
LOCATION:Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
CATEGORIES:April 20
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SUMMARY:BIP: Inclusive Mentoring and Career Development for a Diverse Academia
DESCRIPTION:“Inclusive Mentoring and Career Development for a Diverse Academia” is a BIP designed to strengthen the capacity of mentors\, mentees\, and university staff to create inclusive and empowering mentoring relationships across the ChallengeEU alliance. The BIP combines academic input\, intercultural learning\, and practical workshops focused on mentoring\, diversity\, and inclusive leadership. Place: University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn (UWM)\, April 2026 Dates: 5 days on-site + online preparation and follow-up modules (TBE) \n\nGeneral Aim To strengthen the capacity of mentors\, mentees and university staff to create inclusive and empowering mentoring relationships across the ChallengeEU alliance. The BIP combines academic input\, intercultural learning and practical workshops focused on mentoring\, diversity\, and inclusive leadership. \n\n\n\nProposed Thematic Blocks:  \n\n\n\n\nInclusive Mentoring in Practice Introduction to the ChallengeEU mentoring framework. How to create equitable mentoring relationships (power dynamics\, gender sensitivity\, intersectionality). Building trust and confidentiality in mentoring pairs. Case studies from alliance partners.\n\n\n\nCommunication and Feedback in Mentoring Active listening and reflective dialogue techniques. Constructive feedback and difficult conversations. Emotional intelligence and boundaries in mentoring. Microaggressions and bias awareness in academic communication.\n\n\n\nIntercultural and Cross-Border Mentoring Working across cultures: challenges and opportunities. Intercultural values in mentoring and leadership. Simulation exercises with international mentor-mentee pairs.\n\n\n\nPersonal and Professional Growth Designing a personal mentoring plan and development goals. Self-reflection workshop: “From mentee to leader”. Resilience and wellbeing in academic careers.\n\n\n\nNetworking and Community Building Open networking sessions among mentors and mentees from all regions. Guest lecture: e.g. Inclusive leadership in research and innovation ecosystems. Alliance showcase: ODEI good practices in partner universities. Social evening and cultural integration programme (Olsztyn City Tour\, mentoring café).\n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives  \n\n\n\nParticipants will: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand how diversity and inclusion principles (ODEI) can be integrated into mentoring and academic career development.\n\n\n\nGain practical skills in mentoring communication\, feedback and boundary-setting.\n\n\n\nExplore strategies for building trust\, psychological safety and intercultural sensitivity in cross-border mentoring.\n\n\n\nReflect on their professional identity and leadership potential within an inclusive academic community.\n\n\n\nBuild a cross-alliance network of mentors\, mentees and ODEI practitioners.\n\n\n\n\nExpected Outputs and Impact \n\n\n\n\nDevelopment of a common mentoring plan template for all partners.\n\n\n\nStrengthened mentor-mentee connections across institutions.\n\n\n\nDevelopment of the existing toolkits on inclusive mentoring practices.\n\n\n\nEnhanced visibility of UWM and ChallengeEU leaders in inclusive mentoring and academic diversity.\n\n\n\n\nInclusive Mentoring and Career Development for a Diverse Academia: \n\n\n\nFormat & Credits Virtual sessions: April\, 2026 On-site component in Olsztyn: April 20 – 24\, 2026 Location: Faculty of Social Sciences\, Dybowskiego 13\, Olsztyn\, Poland Credits: 3 ECTS \n\n\n\nTarget Group Participants in the ChallengeEU Mentoring Programme (mentees and mentors) will be accepted first. Requirements: English (B2). Deadlines Partner participation confirmation: December 1
URL:https://challenge-eu.eu/event/bip-inclusive-mentoring-and-career-development-for-a-diverse-academia/
CATEGORIES:April 20-24
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SUMMARY:Online Café: Student Engagement and Participation
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to our next ChallengeEU Online Café. Following the success of the first edition hosted by Ecam LaSalle\, we are delighted to organize this second session dedicated to Student Engagement and Participation. Together\, we will explore various opportunities to motivate our student community to take part not only in ChallengeEU events and activities\, but also in the broader initiatives offered by each university.\n\nThis Online Café will feature contributions from:\n\nAnna Lindahl\, Head of the International Relations Office\, Mid Sweden University\nJelena Pavlovic\, Teacher and Researcher\, Universidad Europea de Valencia\n\nKeshini Nistar\, ChallengeEU Student Council Representative (Ecam LaSalle)\n\n\nJana Zahreddine\, ChallengeEU Ambassador (Universidad Europea de Valencia)\n\n\n\nThrough their perspectives\, we will reflect on current engagement and motivation practices across our institutions\, discuss challenges\, and exchange good practices to better support the needs of our academic communities.\n\nThe session will be organized into three parts:\n\n\nA round table with all invited speakers\nBreakout rooms to allow participants to engage directly with our guests\nA plenary recap\, summarizing the key insights shared during the breakout discussions\n\nLet us learn\, exchange ideas\, and explore new ways to strengthen student engagement through this new ChallengeEU Online Café.\n\n>>> Registration
URL:https://challenge-eu.eu/event/online-cafe-student-engagement-and-participation/
CATEGORIES:April 28
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SUMMARY:Hybrid event: Preparing the Next Generation: Cracking the Job Market
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to the event “Preparing the Next Generation: Cracking the Job Market”\, organized within the Career Fair at South East European University and the ChallengeEU alliance. \nThis session will bring together industry professionals and career experts who will share practical advice on recruitment\, career development\, and entering the job market\, along with successful career stories. \nEvent details: \n\nDate: 28 April 2026\nTime: 13:00 – 14:15\nLocation: Future Skills Center\, South East European University\nFormat: Hybrid (open to all ChallengeEU partner universities)\nRegistration Link: https://forms.gle/U5XFmVTQaCDGQmyY6 \n\nWe warmly encourage you to register and take part in this opportunity to learn\, connect\, and prepare for your future career.
URL:https://challenge-eu.eu/event/hybrid-event-preparing-the-next-generation-cracking-the-job-mark/
LOCATION:South East European University Campus-Skopje
CATEGORIES:April 28
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260508
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SUMMARY:ChallengeEU 1st Annual Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:This conference offers a unique opportunity to connect with academic leaders\, researchers\, students\, and stakeholders from across Europe who are committed to transforming higher education and addressing societal challenges through collaboration and innovation.
URL:https://challenge-eu.eu/1st-annual-conference-uwm-poland/
CATEGORIES:6-7 May,May 6-7
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
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SUMMARY:Erasmus+ International Week at LBTU
DESCRIPTION:The Annual International Week is a collaborative academic and cultural event that brings together international partners for teaching\, exchange\, and networking. It is hosted by the Faculty of Economics and Social Development of the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies. \nThe programme will begin on Monday (11th of May) with the arrival of participants and a welcome session introducing the week’s activities. Throughout the week\, participants will take part in guest lectures\, academic exchanges\, cultural events\, and networking sessions\, including the International Market presenting partner institutions\, cultures\, and opportunities for collaboration. \n>>> Registration
URL:https://challenge-eu.eu/event/erasmus-international-week-at-lbtu/
LOCATION:Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies
CATEGORIES:May 11-15
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