MASTERCLASS: A critical perspective about our role as educators
2026-02-12 13:30 - 15:00 (Europe/Madrid) | ONLINE
Join us for this thought-provoking EU GREEN Masterclass led by Dr. Matteo Cattaneo (University of Gävle), which invites participants to reimagine education through the lens of attention. Moving beyond traditional content delivery, the session explores how teaching can cultivate spaces of care, inquiry, and meaningful human encounter.
The masterclass introduces the concept of “educating the gaze” and the Community of Inquiry as tools to slow down, pay attention to the overlooked, and promote deep listening and shared reflection. Drawing on the insights of critical thinkers, Dr. Cattaneo frames teaching as a way of mediating worlds and opening question-driven learning paths where students become active authors of what matters to them — and of themselves.

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Mental health Webinar: Stress Management – Coping Techniques
2026-03-03 16:00 - 17:00 | ONLINE
This EU GREEN webinar, delivered in Spanish with English subtitles, will focus on understanding stress and developing practical coping strategies for academic and professional contexts. Led by Jorge Rojo Pascual and Raquel García Dávila, the session approaches stress as a normal psychophysiological response, helping participants distinguish between acute stress, chronic stress, and distress.
The workshop will guide attendees in identifying key academic and workplace stressors, as well as early warning signs at cognitive, emotional, and physical levels. Participants will gain practical tools for problem-solving and emotional regulation, along with immediate self-regulation techniques applicable to everyday situations. The session will also promote self-care and preventive habits to strengthen long-term well-being.
The event is open to everyone. Anyone can watch and join the session online.

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STUDENT CONFERENCE
2026-03-06 - 2026-03-07 | Università degli studi di Parma, Parma, Italy
The first EU GREEN Student Conference will take place on March 6–7, 2026, at the University of Parma, under the patronage of the City of Parma and within the “Parma European Youth Capital 2027” initiative. This landmark event will gather around 150 students from all nine EU GREEN universities who, after two months of online collaboration, will work side by side to shape the future of the Alliance by drafting the document “A Road to Your Ideal University.”
Organised by students and for students, the conference reflects EU GREEN’s commitment to becoming a truly student-centered European University. The event will lead to a Student Declaration outlining shared goals and student-led proposals for promoting sustainable mobility, inclusion, well-being, and innovative education across EU GREEN campuses.
The event is structured into two main tracks:

The Strategy Group, bringing together 123 students in 6 thematic panels:

Inclusion and Diversity

Universities and Local Realities

Mobility and Opportunities

Making Sustainability Concrete and Measurable

Innovative Education

European Values and Civic Participation

The Promotion Grant Group, composed of 18 students, will support project proposals aimed at advancing sustainability, inclusion, and collaboration within the Alliance. From local events to new student initiatives and partnerships, this grant helps turn student ideas into impactful actions.

This conference is not just an event — it’s a declaration of intent from the students of EU GREEN to co-create a more inclusive, sustainable, and empowering future for European higher education.

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EU GREEN ENGAGEMENT & INCLUSION DAYS
2026-03-10 - 2026-03-12 | Universitatea din Oradea, Oradea, Romania
The Engagement & Inclusion Days will take place in Oradea and bring together members from both the Inclusion and Engagement working areas of the EU GREEN Alliance. This joint event aims to foster collaboration between the two teams, with a focus on developing shared strategies that strengthen both dimensions across the Alliance.
Participants will work collectively to design actions that promote inclusion, participation, and a stronger sense of community within EU GREEN. This initiative represents a key step toward building a more cohesive and inclusive European university model, where students and staff feel heard, involved, and empowered.

MASTERCLASS: Faculty Development at the University of Parma – Framework and Experiences
2026-03-18 15:00 - 16:00 | ONLINE
This EU GREEN masterclass will present the framework of faculty development in Italy and highlight the teacher training and teaching incentive model developed at the University of Parma over the past two years. The session will explore how universities can support innovative teaching practices and professional development for academic staff, while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement in higher education.
The event will include a round table discussion with key representatives from the University of Parma: Prof. Simone Baglioni, Vice-Rector for Teaching; Prof. Maja Antonietti, Delegate for Innovative Teaching; Dr. Cristina Castracani, representing the Learning by Game Design group, which promotes interdisciplinary and participatory teaching approaches; and Dr. Roberta Bertoli, representing the C.A.R.E. group (Community, Educational Support, Relationships, and Professional Development), a mentoring initiative designed to strengthen peer support and professional growth among teachers.

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EU GREEN EDUCATION DAYS
2026-04-15 - 2026-04-17 | Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Wroclaw, Poland
The Education Days event will bring together representatives from across the Alliance to reflect on the development of EU GREEN’s educational strategy. A central focus of the meeting will be the discussion and further development of the evaluation report, including its structure, key findings, and recommendations.
Throughout the three-day event, participants will take part in working sessions, subgroup discussions, and thematic workshops dedicated to the evaluation of the EU GREEN Educational Strategy and the EU GREEN Pedagogical and Professional Development Programme.
In addition to the working sessions, the programme will provide opportunities for networking and community building. Education Days aim to strengthen cooperation among partner universities, support the development of joint programmes, and ensure the continuous improvement and impact of EU GREEN’s educational initiatives.

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Summer School Wroclaw 2026 + 3-Minute Fame Final
2026-04-15 - 2026-04-17 | Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Wroclaw, Poland
The Summer School will be combined with the “3-Minute Fame” finals and will focus on research excellence, AI in academia, and possible career pathways after PhD.
Day 1 will feature the official opening ceremony and the finals of the “3-Minute Fame” competition, followed by the award ceremony. The afternoon programme will include the EU GREEN Personal Mentorship Programme Symposium.
Day 2 will be dedicated to an in-depth, hands-on AI workshop for PhD candidates. The sessions will cover the use of AI in research question development, literature review and synthesis writing, data analysis planning, visual outputs, and ethical considerations related to AI use in academia. The day will also include a career development panel (“To Post-Doc or Not to Post-Doc?”) with invited speakers representing different postdoctoral pathways in Europe and beyond, followed by a post-doc networking session.
Day 3 will focus on academic career development, (presenting modern teaching methodologies) and alternative career paths in the business sector.

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EU GREEN INTERNATIONALIZATION DAYS
2026-04-21 - 2026-04-22 | Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Wroclaw, Poland
This event will bring together representatives from across the Alliance to strengthen cooperation in mobility, academic collaboration, and international engagement. The meeting will provide a platform to exchange good practices, align strategies, and further develop joint initiatives that enhance the international dimension of EU GREEN.
Throughout the event, participants will engage in thematic discussions, working sessions, and networking opportunities aimed at consolidating mobility pathways, expanding international partnerships, and fostering a more interconnected European University model. The Internationalization Days reaffirm EU GREEN’s commitment to inclusive mobility, global outreach, and collaborative innovation across its member universities.

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Mental Health Webinar: Mental Health in the LGBTQ+ Community and the Role of Minority Stress
2026-04-22 15:00 - 16:00 | ONLINE
As part of the United for Mental Health and Wellbeing Webinar Series 2026, this session aims to raise awareness about the mental health challenges experienced by members of the LGBTQ+ community, particularly within academic environments. The webinar supports EU GREEN’s commitment to inclusiveness, diversity, and well-being, promoting a deeper understanding of how universities can foster supportive and respectful spaces for everyone.
During the session, participants will explore the concept of minority stress and the specific stressors often faced by LGBTQ+ individuals. The webinar will also highlight practical actions that individuals and institutions can take to support mental health and well-being within the community. The session will be led by Julia Wołczańska, psychologist at the Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, whose research interests include sexology, positive psychology, and third-wave cognitive behavioral therapies.
The webinar is open to students, researchers, academic staff, and anyone interested in learning more about mental health, inclusion, and diversity in higher education.

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AI VET Conference 2026
2026-04-23 09:00 - 15:00
Explore current trends in artificial intelligence in the veterinary sector and its growing role in veterinary education. Through presentations from distinguished speakers, the conference will highlight practical developments, emerging research, and future perspectives for the field.
Join us on 23 April 2026 in Wrocław for an engaging day of discussion and knowledge exchange. Online participation is also possible.
Location:Hall of John Paul II24A Grunwald Square50-375 Wrocław

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MASTERCLASS: Empowering Student Voice for Sustainable University Transformation
2026-04-28 14:00 - 15:00 | ONLINE
This EU GREEN Masterclass, organised by the University of Oradea, will explore how student voices can actively contribute to transforming universities into more sustainable, inclusive, and participatory academic environments. The session will focus on the role of student leadership, participatory governance, and meaningful engagement in shaping institutional strategies that respond to current social and environmental challenges.
Participants will reflect on how student participation can strengthen sustainability initiatives and democratic processes within higher education institutions. The masterclass will feature contributions from EdD. Carlton James Fitzgerald, Associate Professor at New England College (USA); Prof. Alin Ștefănuț, Chief School Inspector at the Bihor County School Inspectorate; and Raluca Lezeu, President of the Oradea Students’ Union (USO), offering diverse perspectives on student leadership and engagement in education.

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EU GREEN GOVERNANCE MEETING 2026
2026-05-05 - 2026-05-07 | Otto-von-Guericke Universität Magdeburg, Germany

GROUFES 2026 - Growing up the Future Conference
2026-05-05 - 2026-05-06
As part of the EU GREEN Alliance, the Otto von Guericke University of Magdeburg will host the international conference Growing up the Future from the 5th to the 6th May 2026.
About the Conference
The international and interdisciplinary conference “Growing up the Future: Education for Sustainability” (GROUFES 2026) invites researchers, lecturers, teachers, and students to contribute to a focused discussion on how education can respond to pressing global sustainability challenges.
Climate change, biodiversity loss, digitalisation, migration, demographic shifts, and social inequality are reshaping our societies and our education systems. GROUFES 2026 provides a platform to examine how education can equip learners with the knowledge, competences, and values needed for sustainable futures, while also rethinking educational practice itself.
The conference is open to participants worldwide and particularly welcomes members of the EU GREEN Alliance. The conference language is English.
Conference Themes
This conference offers the following panel discussions:

What do we know and think about sustainability?

How can we transform and imagine both university teaching and living on the campus for the future?

How can Ecofiction and Ecocritique develop and enrichen pedagogic strategies in teacher training programs? And can they be a new paradigm in teacher training?

How can we transform and imagine both university teaching and living on the campus for the future?

What does it mean to live and to teach in a postmigrant and inclusive society?

How can teacher training programs be designed to foster social, cultural, economic and environmental sustainability and awareness?

How can we learn to live in a multispecies community?

How can we bring different generations together in education for sustainability?

How can we realise ESD at universities / in society: Talk about good/best-practices

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EU GREEN Train the trainer
2026-05-11 - 2026-05-13 | Université Angers, Angers, France
The EU GREEN Alliance invites students and staff to take part in the Train the Trainer programme hosted at the University of Angers from May 11 to 13, 2026. This 2.5-day course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to facilitate inclusive, democratic, and co-creative learning processes, with a strong focus on participatory methodologies.
Throughout the programme, participants will engage in hands-on activities, collaborative sessions, and practical workshops aimed at developing facilitation skills and designing participatory learning experiences. After completing the training, participants are expected to transfer and replicate these methods within their home institutions by organising local workshops and initiatives, contributing to the broader impact of EU GREEN’s approach to sustainability and engagement.
The course will take place at the Université d’Angers – Campus Saint Serge and will include interactive formats such as World Café sessions, participatory design activities, and simulated workshops, offering a dynamic and experiential learning environment.
Registration open until April 19

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RESEARCHERS WEEK
2026-06-01 - 2026-06-05 | Otto-von-Guericke Universität Magdeburg, Germany
All participants to EU GREEN Research activities, namely :

the Joint Research Commission
the 6 thematic clusters (see more about them here)
the European taskforce
the Librarians’ network

are cordially invited and strongly encouraged to attend to further develop the collaboration already initiated. Any other interested researchers and staff wishing to join the EU GREEN Research bodies are also warmly invited to join.
The Research Week is the yearly event dedicated to researchers from the alliance. This year, it will focus on offering opportunities for networking, with dedicated time slots for thematic meetings, workshops, and plenary sessions to strengthen connections across our universities. This year, for the first time, the event will also include an EU GREEN brokerage event, a type of matchmaking event focusing on building project consortia and applications for Horizon Europe calls applications.
We look forward to meeting you all for this fourth edition, which will be the occasion to look back on 4 years of efforts and to prepare the next phase of our collaboration.

Registration
Before registering, check with your EU GREEN local team the mobility funds available in your university.

BARTOLI Marco, marco.bartoli@unipr.it (University of Parma, Italy)
BENGTSSON Lars lars.bengtsson@hig.se (University of Gävle, Sweden)
BLOUËT Alix, alix.blouet@univ-angers.fr (University of Angers, France)
FILIP Sanda, prorector.mc@uoradea.ro (University Oradea, Romania)
KOPANCZYK Katarzyna, katarzyna.kopanczyk@upwr.edu.pl (Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Poland)
LUCY Frances, frances.lucy@atu.ie (Atlantic Technological University, Ireland)
PEREZ ALOE VALVERDE Raquel, eugreen_uex@unex.es (University of Extremadura, Spain)
PIRES Cesaltina, cpires@uevora.pt (University of Evora, Portugal)

Once you have the confirmation, please register with the form below.
Deadline for registration is April 15th.

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If you have a question on the program, please reach out to

BLOUËT Alix, alix.blouet@univ-angers.fr EU GREEN Research coordinator

If you have a question on informal activities, logistics, or your travel, please reach out to the Mageburg team :

eugreen@ovgu.de

COMMUNICATION DAYS
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-11
The EU GREEN Communication Workshop will take place from June 9 to 11, 2026, at the Rectorado of the University of Extremadura in Cáceres. This three-day event will bring together communication officers and key stakeholders from across the Alliance to strengthen coordination, share best practices, and further develop joint communication strategies.
The programme will combine collaborative working sessions, knowledge exchange, and practical activities designed to enhance communication efforts across the Alliance. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussions, share experiences, and explore new approaches to communicating sustainability, inclusion, and innovation within EU GREEN. The event will also include networking opportunities and cultural activities, fostering connections among participants in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

CAMPUS LIVE DAYS
2026-06-16 - 2026-06-18 | Universidade de Evora, Portugal
The Campus Live Days – Sustainable & Healthy Campus Workshop will take place at the University of Évora, Portugal, from June 16 to 18, 2026. This three-day event will bring together EU GREEN staff and students to review achievements, share lessons learned, strengthen collaboration, and plan the next steps for sustainable and healthy campuses across the Alliance.
The programme will include working sessions on future priorities, evaluation, reporting, partner commitments, and upcoming initiatives such as EUGREEN2, BioUniversity, and COP2. Participants will also take part in MindBody moments, collaborative discussions, a Healthy Campus workshop, and a field trip to explore local sustainability-related experiences in the Évora region.

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EU GREEN ANNUAL MEETING 2026
2026-10-07 - 2026-10-09 | Universitatea din Oradea, Oradea, Romania

COP 2 - EU GREEN CONFERENCE OF PARTIES
2026-12-03 | Högskolan i Gävle, Sweden
The EU GREEN Alliance warmly invites you to COP2, the second Conference of the Parties, a key milestone in our joint work towards sustainable and healthy campuses and regions.
Building on the outcomes of COP1, COP2 will bring together universities, cities, and regional stakeholders from across the alliance to strengthen collaboration and accelerate concrete action in line with the ambitions of the EU Green Deal.

Date: 3 December 2026
Location: University of Gävle. Sweden
Format: Onsite with opportunities for hybrid participation

Key Highlight
A central moment of COP2 will be the official signing of a joint commitment between universities, cities, and regions. This agreement will formalize a shared commitment to collaborate on addressing pressing sustainability challenges with particular attention to climate action, aligning efforts across sectors, and advancing sustainable development within and beyond our campuses.
What to Expect
• Inspiring best practice presentations from across the alliance
• Interactive discussions with university leaders, city representatives, and regional actors
• Co-creation of joint actions and long-term collaboration frameworks across macroregions
• Networking and exchange across the EU GREEN ecosystem
COP2 represents a unique opportunity to move from dialogue to formalized commitment and collective action.
We warmly encourage stakeholders from academia, public authorities, and partner organizations to save the date and be part of this important step forward.

Further details, including registration and programme, will be shared soon.
