Name: PhD Networking Event in Offenburg
Start: 2026-09-23T08:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-25T18:00:00+00:00

June 2026
250 Years of Competition in the U.S.: Lecture by Dr Matt Knutson

June 115:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Building D, Winfried-Lieber-Saal D001

Hochschule Offenburg is hosting US Fulbright Scholar Matt Knutson, an esports expert and Assistant Professor at the University of North Dakota. This marks only the second time in the university’s history that Hochschule Offenburg has received this prestigious distinction. During his stay, Dr Matt Knutson will support the university in further developing its esports activities. He will advise university leadership on possible directions for expanding esports initiatives, contribute his expertise to student learning through block courses, and continue his historical research into early German competitive gaming leagues, including the 1982 Atari VCS Bundesliga. His visit will also open esports-related discussions to the wider academic and local community. On 6 June, to mark World Tetris Day, an internal tournament will be organised for the university community. On 11 June, Knutson will give a public English-language lecture titled “250 Years of Competition in the U.S.”. His programme will conclude with a public esports tournament during Hochschule Offenburg’s Open Campus Day on 20 June. Hybrid format: at Hochschule Offenburg and online with Zoom Meeting-ID: 682 2142 9233 Kenncode: 495406 Link to the meeting: https://hs-offenburg.zoom.us/j/68221429233?pwd=nNlxnHcBCfywyw9rA7EckZWzWQnMDv.1#success
Call for Papers: URAI Symposium 2026. AI and the Human in the Loop

June 12

The Upper Rhine Artificial Intelligence Symposium (URAI) is a recurring international conference focusing on applied, human‑centred, and responsible AI. It brings together researchers from computer science, engineering, and application domains to exchange results and experiences at the intersection of AI technology and human decision‑making. URAI 2026. AI and the Human in the Loop: Creation, Application, and Co-Evolution will take place on 4 November 2026 at the FHNW Campus Brugg‑Windisch (Switzerland) and is hosted by the FHNW School of Computer Science. The symposium is co‑organized with ChallengeEU’s Associate Partner TriRhenaTech. TriRhenaTech is the cross‑border alliance of Universities of Applied Sciences and Grandes Écoles in the Upper Rhine region (France, Germany, Switzerland). Researchers from ChallengeEU partner universities, including early‑career researchers, are invited to submit contributions. Topics AI system development Human-AI Interaction AI in Application Domains Responsible and Trustworthy AI Contributions linking AI research with societal transformation in the areas of work, sus-tainability, and health are particularly encouraged. Submission Tracks Original Research: unpublished applied or interdisciplinary AI research Journal / Conference‑First: peer‑reviewed publications from the last 18 months Accepted contributions will be presented as oral or poster presentations. A publication in the URAI Proceedings series is foreseen. Important Dates Extended abstract deadline: 12 June 2026 Notification of acceptance: 3 July 2026 Full paper deadline (Track 1): 30 September 2026 Symposium: 4 November 2026 Further Information Conference website: https://www.fhnw.ch/urai-2026 Contact: Judith Küstler (judith.kuestler@fhnw.ch) What? URAI Upper-Rhine Artificial Intelligence Symposium 2026 When? 4th November 2026 Where? Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW Campus Brugg-Windisch Bahnhofstrasse 6 5210 Windisch Switzerland
Open Science and Education: Best Practices

June 181:30 pm - 3:00 pm

This keynote Speech will be given by Prof. Dr Julia Priess-Buchheit who is a member of ChallengeEU External Advisory Board. Prof Priess-Buchheit is an expert in teaching and learning of open science, ethics and integrity, as well as in social technologies.The keynote will focus on Open Science in teaching, including concrete examples of cross-border collaboration and course adaptation, with a perspective on developing an Open Education framework and action plan for ChallengeEU. The meeting will be held online.
July 2026
Summer School “Traces in the Landscape”

July 1 - July 9

Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry

The Summer School “Traces in the Landscape” is devoted to the study of landscape perceived as a multilayered palimpsest shaped by natural, cultural, and social processes occurring over time. During the workshops, academic staff and participants will jointly reflect on how to identify traditional architectural and landscape forms in relation to local identity, historical knowledge, and the relationship between people and place. Students will also focus on the natural and sensory dimensions of landscape, such as colour, texture, rhythm, and plant structures, as well as on biophilia as a concept of reconnecting humans with nature. Aim To develop participants’ skills in identifying, interpreting, and protecting cultural, natural, and aesthetic elements embedded in the landscape. Dates 1–9 July 2026 Organisers UWM in Olsztyn, Department of Landscape Architecture (Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry) Rules and regulations of the task Recruitment: 19 May 2026 – 5 June 2026 - https://forms.office.com/e/vi15xe9YSB REGULATIONS Forms of Activity Lectures and landscape studio, Printmaking studio, Field sessions (Olsztyn Old Town, Olsztynek, Reszel, Łężany, Święta Lipka, Lidzbark Warmiński, Municipality of Stawiguda). Target Group Students interested in architecture, landscape architecture, design, environmental studies, or related fields. Students of first-cycle or second-cycle studies. Responsible Person: Prof. Agnieszka Jaszczak - Email: agnieszka.jaszczak@uwm.edu.pl Contact Person: Fabian Miszewski - Email: fabian.miszewski@uwm.edu.pl
Summer School on Applied Behavioral Methods at Universidad Europea de Valencia

July 13 - July 18

Behavioral Bridge is a one-week Summer School on Applied Behavioral Methods combined with a one-day research workshop, organized by the Behavioral Economics Institute at the Universidad Europea de Valencia (UEV) from 13 to 18 July 2026. The program is also designed as a training initiative of the ChallengeEU Alliance, remaining open to participants from other universities and to professionals from public and private organizations. Behavioral Bridge offers PhD students, junior faculty and professionals advanced training in behavioral methods on 4 key areas: Artificial Intelligence and Behavior: Digital Twins Replication (Dr. Tommaso Batistoni, Oxford), Market Research and Consumption: The WIne Sector (Professor Nikolaos Georgantzis, BSB), Climate Change Mitigation: Fostering Behavior (Professor Esther Blanco), Behavior and Healthier Lifestyles: Food Labels (Professor Paolo Crosetto). Each area will be formally covered by one scholar in the morning (in 2 sessions of 120 minutes each), leaving the afternoon for interactions with researchers and other participants. On Wednesday 15th, with attendance of all Summer School students, the BEI will be hosting the 5th Workshop in Behavioral Economics @ the Europea (WoBE@E), on the topic Applied Behavioral Research Methods. The tuition fee for the Summer School (July 13th-14th-16th-17th) is €500, €400 for academics coming from a ChallengeEU institution (including PhD students). If you are only interested in attending the workshop, presenting your own work, please submit an extended abstract by June 15th to hector.solaz@universidadeuropea.es. If you are interested in attending the Summer School or the workshop, please fill this form at your earliest convenience. Organizing committee: Enrique Fatas, Lina Restrepo-Plaza, Hector Solaz, Emmanuel Armand. Link to the registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEoO74KKqODH_qG-fzwJjkO47iujr2nywDXmZZHViTbULwgQ/viewform?pli=1
September 2026
PhD Networking Event in Offenburg

September 238:00 am - September 256:00 pm

Hochschule Offenburg cordially invites all doctoral candidates from ChallengeEU partner universities to the PhD Networking Event, taking place on 24–25 September. The event will be preceded by an Interdisciplinary Doctoral Colloquium held the day before. Considering the increasing globalization of science and the complexity of current research questions, cross-border exchange is essential. This networking event specifically promotes connections between the member institutions of our university alliance, intensifies international cooperation, and supports the establishment of sustainable academic partnerships. Special Invitation: All participants of the PhD Networking Event are also very welcome to arrive a day early and join the interdisciplinary doctoral colloquium on Wednesday, whether or not they are presenting their own work. We have gathered all the important information and links for you on this Miro board, this is also where we will keep you posted with all the latest updates. And best of all: everyone participating in the Networking Event can already set up their own profile there. This way, you can start connecting right away and get the networking rolling early. Interdisciplinary Doctoral Colloquium at Offenburg University (optional)Link to registration: https://events.hs-offenburg.de/event/794/PhD Networking EventLink to registration: https://forms.gle/cptGKVFy1cMyG3P89 Both events will take place in person at Hochschule Offenburg, Germany. The closest international airports are Strasbourg (SXB, France), Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden (FKB), and Frankfurt (FRA). Offenburg is well-connected via ICE train. A list of nearby hotels and guesthouses is provided by the city's tourism office. Certificates of attendance will be issued for both events: the colloquium (with or without an individual presentation) and the PhD Networking Event. Participation in the Networking Event may be eligible for funding from your home university. Please contact your local International Office or the ChallengeEU coordinators at your institution for further details. For any questions regarding the local organization on site, please feel free to contact Dr. Carmen Kuhn (Graduate Academy): carmen.kuhn@hs-offenburg.de Photo: Magnific.com

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