INNOVATION DAYS 2025: Developing Solutions for Societal Challenges
2025-04-03 08:00 - 2025-04-04 17:00 (Europe/Madrid) | EU GREEN ALLIANCE
On April 3 and 4, 2025, the EU GREEN Alliance will host a face-to-face Innovation Days, bringing together students, researchers, and professionals from nine different universities to develop creative solutions to some of society’s most pressing challenges. This synchronized event will serve as a collaborative platform where participants will engage in multidisciplinary teamwork, guided by mentors from across Europe.
Participants will have the opportunity to explore design thinking tools, helping them identify unmet needs and develop new academic and entrepreneurial ideas. Through structured sessions and hands-on experiences, attendees will gain valuable insights into problem-solving, innovation, and sustainability-driven entrepreneurship.

📅 Date: April 3-4, 2025
📍 Location: Synchronized across all nine EU GREEN universities
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Join us in shaping the future by designing impactful solutions for society!

STAKEHOLDER LECTURE SERIES: transPORT - Creating a holistic med-tech ecosystem in the science harbor of Magdeburg
2025-04-04 10:30 - 11:00 | ONLINE
transPORT aims to create a high-tech medical-technology-focused ecosystem in the science harbor of Magdeburg. We are guided by a holistic approach, including science, business, living and well-being.
Based within the Research Campus STIMULATE, we open up spaces for collaboration and knowledge-transfer. transPORT is possible due to the T!Raum (reads like dream in German) initiative from the ministry of research and education and aims at creating spaces of transfer in structurally weak regions in Germany.

Toni Müller (Project Manager transPORT)
April 4, 2025. 10:30 – 11:00 CET
Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg

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World Health Day
2025-04-07 | EU GREEN ALLIANCE
The World Health Day is celebrated annually and each year draws attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world. EU GREEN celebrates this date with events and activities in its different universities.

EU GREEN BOARD OF RECTORS - (UÉ)
2025-04-09 - 2025-04-11 | Universidade de Evora, Portugal
Rectors and Senate of the EU GREEN Alliance will come together to deliberate on strategic priorities, review ongoing initiatives, and set the vision for the alliance’s future. Executive Committee will hold an intensive meeting to refine and operationalize the strategies discussed, ensuring alignment and coordination across all alliance projects.

Research Webinar: Nature Based Solutions - Possibility or necessity in our cities?
2025-04-16 16:00 - 17:00 | ONLINE
Nature Based Solutions – Possibility or necessity in our cities?
In the webinar, topics related to the use of Nature Based Solutions for cities as a response to problems related to water quantity and quality, climate change and biodiversity loss will be discussed. Speakers will present the essence of the problem, assumptions regarding the use of NBS and the results of conducted research on the use of Nature Based Solutions in practice. The results of the research will include green roofs, rain gardens and floating islands used for the improvement of environment in urban area.

The aim of the webinar is to communicate the scope of the ongoing research to a wider range of researchers, and to encourage collaboration on the topic of using Nature-based.
Solutions as a multi-functional and provide a wide range of benefits measures to address urban challenges exacerbated by growing urban populations and the impacts of climate change. In doing so, the team from Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences aims to increase networking between researchers, thereby improving collaboration and opportunities for collaborative research, with a view to applying for external funding for joint
projects in the near future.
Speakers
This webinar will be presented by 4 teachers-researchers from Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences (Poland):

Pr. Aleksandra Bawiec, Institute of Environmental Engineering
Małgorzata Biniak-Pieróg, Department of Environmental Development and Protection
Ewa Burszta-Adamiak, Institute of Environmental Engineering
Magdalena Szymura, Institute of Agroecology and Plant Production

Practical information

Date: Wednesday 16 th of April, from 4:00 to 5:00 pm (CET)
Link (online on Teams)

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EU GREEN MASTECLASS: "Entrepreneurial Leadership for Sustainability: Shaping Future Leaders in Universities and Beyond."
2025-04-17 08:00 - 17:00
We are delighted to invite you to a masterclass organized by the University of Oradea as part of our ongoing Professional Pedagogical Development Programme (PPDP) under WP2 Education: Entrepreneurial Leadership for Sustainability: Shaping Future Leaders in Universities and Beyond.
📅 Date: 28 April 2025
🕐 Time: 13:00–14:00 CET
📍 Format: Online (Microsoft Teams)
What to expect:

Practical strategies for sustainable academic leadership,
Expert insights from entrepreneurs and faculty leaders,
Networking opportunities with EU GREEN partners.

Featured Speakers:

Daniel Turcitu (Entrepreneurship & AI Solutions Expert),
Prof. Dr. Aurel Căuș (University of Oradea),
Prof. Dr. Miheș Cristian (University of Oradea).

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After registration, you’ll receive an automatic confirmation email with the joining link.

Research Webinar: Decentralized Solar Power Plant and Microgrid to Improve Sustainability of Local Community Energy Supply System
2025-04-18 16:00 - 17:00 | ONLINE
Decentralized Solar Power Plant and Microgrid to Improve Sustainability of Local
Community Energy Supply System In the webinar, a project proposal to create an innovative decentralized energy microgrid that will serve as a model for sustainable, efficient, and secure energy supply will be presented. The foundation of this microgrid will consist of solar power plants (SPPs), energy storage systems (ESS), and smart grid technologies. Our goal is not only to develop a concept but also to implement it in practice by integrating modern technologies, utilizing local infrastructure, and fostering collaboration with local communities.

The webinar will present the features of the project that could be the first-time implemented in Ukraine, discuss current issues and how this project could reshape the energy system structure. Additionally, the collaboration opportunities will be discussed.
Speaker
This webinar will be presented by Vladyslav Hrytsenko from the National Technical University "Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute", Department of The Electric Power Stations (Ukrainian partner of the EU GREEN alliance).
Practical information

Date: Friday 18 th of April, from 4:00 to 5:00 pm (CET)
Link (online on Teams)

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Webinar: Presentation of the MSCA Postdoctoral fellowship call and opportunities for application within EU GREEN
2025-04-23 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE
This webinar will provide an in-depth overview of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA PF) call, including its main objectives, eligibility criteria, and key features. A successful MSCA fellow will also share their personal experience, offering practical insights into the application process and the benefits of participating in the programme.
Date: April 23rd, 2025Time: 10:00 to 11:30 AM (CET)Location: Online (registration required)Language: English

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YOUNG RESEARCHERS MARATHON
2025-04-24 - 2025-04-25 | EU GREEN ALLIANCE

GET ACTIVE 2.0
2025-04-28 - 2025-05-18 | EU GREEN ALLIANCE
The EU GREEN alliance is relaunching its connected physical activity challenge, “Get Active 2.0”, taking place from April 28 to May 18, 2025. Students and staff from partner universities are invited to take part in this dynamic, cross-border event designed to boost their physical activity and team spirit!
This year’s challenge is coordinated jointly by the University of Gävle (Sweden) and the University of Angers (France), as part of sustainable and healthy campuses.
The initiative aims to encourage daily movement, fight sedentary lifestyles, and promote active mobility, for a healthy and sustainable campus life.

A fun and inclusive 3-week competition
From April 28 to May 18, participants will walk or cycle to earn points via the Kiplin mobile app. By forming teams of up to 5 people, participants will contribute to a collective effort to move more!
Whether participants walk to class, cycle to work, or just enjoy a stroll during their lunch break, every movement counts. Fun challenges and quizzes will also be integrated to spice up the experience and give the teams the chance to earn bonus points.
This year, all nine EU GREEN universities will compete in the challenge: the universities of Gävle (Sweden), Angers (France), Extremadura (Spain), Évora (Portugal), Oradea (Romania), Parma (Italy), Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences (Poland), Atlantic Technological University (Ireland) and Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg (Germany).
How does it work?
Participants earn “kips” through physical activity, which are then converted into points. The point system rewards regular moderate activity over occasional intense efforts, to encourage healthy habits for everyone:

1 kip = 100 steps or 1 minute of cycling
Points scale:

From 1 to 100 kips → 100 points per kip
From 101 to 200 kips → 50 points per kip
From 201 to 300 kips → 10 points per kip
Beyond 300 kips → 0 points per kip

At the end of the challenge, 3 rankings will be established: individual ranking, team ranking, and university ranking (inter-entity competition).
Ready to get started?
Before April 28, make sure you’re ready:

Download the Kiplin app on your smartphone
On Android: also download Google Fit
On iPhone: enable data sharing with the Health app
For cycling: install the Social Ride app
Create your account using the registration code (provided by your university)
Join your university’s group and create or join a team (max. 5 members)

Let’s move, connect and have fun together across Europe!

STAKEHOLDER LECTURE SERIES: The Role of Student Associations in the Ecological Transition
2025-04-29 13:00 - 14:00 | ONLINE
The Role of Student Associations in the Ecological TransitionWhat are the main reasons why young people are concerned about the environment? How has their involvement developed in recent years? What are the obstacles to students’ involvement in these issues? How can student organisations accelerate social and environmental change?
In this talk, Flavie Vincke, Vice-president in charge of the ecological emergency at the FAGE (French Federation of Students’ Associations and EU Green associate partner), will look at the role of French young people and student associations in the ecological transition.
Her presentation will focus on three main themes:

Overview of young people’s involvement in socio-environmental issues.
Link with educational issues: as a place of learning, universities must play a leading role in the changes we want to see in society. In collaboration with various partners, they must develop programmes that enable young people to acquire the resources they need to adapt their field of study to environmental and social challenges.
Role of student associations in raising young people’s awareness of these issues, particularly through the implementation of a variety of projects.

The presentation will be followed by a discussion and Q&A session with the speaker.
Online lecture organised by the University of Angers in partnership with the French Federation of Students’ Associations (FAGE).
Open to everyone
Contact: albertine.lucas@univ-angers.fr
🎙 Speaker: Flavie Vincke – Vice-president in charge of the ecological emergency – French Federation of Students’ Associations (FAGE)
🕥 Time: April 29th, 13.00 – 13.45 CET (12.00 – 12.45 GMT)
🔗 Registration: Here

EU GREEN DAY
2025-05-09 | EU GREEN ALLIANCE
EU GREEN celebrates alliance day with events and activities in its different universities. HAPPY EU GREEN DAY!

INTERNACIONALIZATION & MOBILITY DAYS
2025-05-13 - 2025-05-15 | Högskolan i Gävle, Sweden

EU GREEN Train the trainer - (UG) Sweden
2025-05-14 - 2025-05-15 | Högskolan i Gävle, Sweden
Train the Trainer: Transforming Campus Culture with the EU GREEN Participatory Method.
EU GREEN “Sustainable and Healthy Campus” area offer a 2-day training at the University of Gävle May 14th–15th, 2025.
Empower staff and students to create engaging, inclusive, and collaborative learning environments. This hands-on training equips participants with proven techniques to foster active involvement and strengthen our campus communites. Join us to make change, one conversation at a time.

DAY OF LIGHT 2025
2025-05-16 | EU GREEN ALLIANCE
The EU GREEN alliance is proud to announce the EU GREEN Light Festival – Light for Sustainability, a dynamic week-long celebration in honour of the International Day of Light (IDL), an initiative by UNESCO held annually on May 16th. This year’s festival highlights how light and light-based technologies are central to scientific innovation, cultural expression, and achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

PROGRAMME
University of Oradea (Romania) – May 14th

“Surrounding Light” Exhibition | 10:00 (GMT+3)
A visual celebration of light through eco-conscious lamp designs by students from the Decorative Arts and Fashion Design programs. The exhibition includes a short film with English text and behind-the-scenes footage of the design process.
Online Creative Workshop | 10:00 (GMT+3)
Learn to build sustainable lamps from waste materials in a hands-on virtual session.
Register here: Workshop Registration
Celebration of Light with Music | 20:00 (GMT+3)
A tranquil evening of live guitar music by candlelight and handmade lanterns, coordinated by Prof. Ariadna Mircescu of the Music Department.

University of Parma (Italy) – May 15th

“Optical Fibers for a Sustainable Future” | 10:30–12:30 (GMT+2)
Two expert-led online seminars exploring the relationship between optical fiber technology and environmental sustainability.
Speakers under the patronage of the IEEE Photonics Society Italy Chapter and the RESTART Foundation:
• Piero Castoldi – Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Pisa
• Sara Mazzarella – Open Fiber S.p.A.
Register here: Seminar Registration

University of Évora (Portugal) – May 16th to June 6th

School at Light Speed Competition | May 16th–June 6th
A national competition for secondary school students to measure the speed of light using simple equipment and scientific principles.
“Better Understanding of Light… the Colours and… Us!!!” | May 16th, 16:00 and 17:30 (GMT)
Engaging sessions by Rui Dias (University of Évora), who will explore colour perception from a new angle: what if objects don’t have colours? We’ll consider the implications of this idea for the evolution of living beings, offering a perspective that goes beyond traditional biology or palaeontology. Tailored for EU GREEN Alliance students and teachers.

Link to Join In Portuguese (16:00 GMT): https://videoconf-colibri.zoom.us/j/94155703249?pwd=abKsaNGSIRJBk6eytbfInsFcbjZEry.1
Link to Join In English (17:00 GMT): https://videoconf-colibri.zoom.us/j/97549672706?pwd=5bygG2woSatxAPu79sTinQvx4pSKY0.1

“Light: From the Visible to the Invisible” | May 28th, 15:00 (GMT)
A talk by Bento Caldeira (University of Évora), that explores light in its full range – from the visible to the invisible – by examining its physical principles and how technologies use radiations like infrared, microwaves, and X-rays to enhance our ability to see, diagnose, and explore the world and the universe.
Targeted at Portuguese secondary school students and educators.

Insectopia Ceremony - World Bee Day
2025-05-20 11:30 - 12:30 | ONLINE
On the occasion of World Bee Day 2025, the EU GREEN European University Alliance will host the Insectopia Online Ceremony, a digital gathering to honour the role of pollinators and showcase innovative biodiversity actions emerging from European campuses.
The Online Ceremony will include:

A presentation on the evolution of Insectopia from a campus-based initiative to a transnational biodiversity platform, including the Insectopia Festival and Hackathon, to be held in Jarandilla de la Vera, Spain, from June 2nd till 6th .
Showcases of selected proposals developed by multidisciplinary teams from EU GREEN universities
Reflections from project leaders, students, and academic contributors
A shared commitment to pollinator protection, ecological awareness, and community-based action

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International Day of Biological Diversity
2025-05-22 | EU GREEN ALLIANCE
This year, the theme of the International Day for Biological Diversity is “Be part of the Plan”. This is a call to action to encourage governments, indigenous peoples and local communities, non-governmental organizations, lawmakers, businesses, and individuals to highlight the ways in which they are supporting the implementation of the Biodiversity Plan. Everyone has a role to play and therefore can be #PartOfThePlan. EU GREEN celebrates this date with events and activities in its different universities.

Webinar: How to write a successful MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship project
2025-05-22 10:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
This session is designed to help both potential supervisors and postdoctoral applicants craft a strong and competitive proposal for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA PF).
Date: May 22nd, 2025Time: 10:00 to 12:00 PM (CET)Location: Online (registration required)Language: English
Participants will dive into a proposal writing process and offer both fellows and supervisors practical hints and tips on how to write a competitive proposal. The webinar will feature insights from a fellow at the University of Angers and a supervisor from Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Prof. Anna Michalska-Ciechanowska, who will share their strategies for tackling specific sections of the proposal. Members of the Research working group will also provide guidance on how to structure a convincing work plan and demonstrate a strong match between the fellow and the host institution.

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STAKEHOLDER LECTURES SERIES: Architectural Sustainability and Urban Sustainability
2025-05-22 17:00 - 18:30 | ONLINE
Join us for the next session of the EU GREEN Stakeholder Lecture Series, hosted by the University of Parma, as we explore the critical intersection between architecture, urban regeneration, and sustainability. The webinar will feature leading voices from academia, public institutions, and industry, including city officials, architects, and sustainability managers from leading companies like Chiesi Group and Gruppo Mutti.

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Research Webinar: The Importance of Social Marketing in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
2025-05-28 16:00 - 17:00 | ONLINE
Organised within the framework of the Research workpackage (WP3), these EU GREEN Research Webinars offer researchers and doctoral candidates the opportunity to share their work with a broad European academic community. They foster scientific collaboration, help identify potential partners, and support the development of a network around interdisciplinary research topics.
Topic: The Importance of Social Marketing in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A Case Study
Social marketing is considered a key tool to contribute to achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations 2030 Agenda. This webinar will introduce the concept of social marketing, explore its various areas of application through concrete examples, and present a case study to illustrate its real-world impact.

Speaker: Mercedes Galán-Ladero, Professor at the University of Extremadura
Date: Wednesday 28th May 2025, from 4:00 to 5:00 pm (CET)
Online on Teams:

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EU GREEN Education Days - (UA) France
2025-06-02 - 2025-06-04 | Université Angers, Angers, France
The University of Angers (France) will host for three days the meeting of the members of the education area of the EU GREEN alliance of European universities.

INSECTOPIA FESTIVAL
2025-06-02 - 2025-06-06 | Universidad de Extremadura, Campus Badajoz, Badajoz, Spain
The Insectopia Festival is a vibrant, hands-on gathering that brings together the EU GREEN community (over 70 participants including university and VET students, researchers, experts, policy makers and external stakeholders) to co-create insect utopias -solutions for biodiversity- and celebrate our shared connection with nature.
At the heart of the festival is the Insectopia Hackathon, where multidisciplinary teams of students, researchers, and mentors work together to answer a common challenge designed by the Insectopia Team, to produce innovations that connect ecological insight with local action.
Throughout the week, participants will take part in:

Creative and reflective sessions set in nature
Cultural and intercultural exchange activities
Community-building moments through music, storytelling, and celebration

All meals served during the festival will highlight local, seasonal produce and offer healthy, inclusive options to accommodate diverse dietary needs.
Insectopia Team is honoured to welcome a representative from the European Commission’s DG Environment – Pollinators Team, who will participate in the Festival as a keynote guest and jury member in the Hackathon, adding valuable perspective to the event’s dialogue and outcomes.

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Webinar – MSCA Doctoral Networks, Info Session
2025-06-02 09:30 - 10:30 | ONLINE
Otto von Guericke University of Magdeburg is pleased to invite researchers and research managers across the alliance to an online info session on the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks.
This session will provide practical insights into this key European funding programme supporting structured doctoral training and international, intersectoral collaboration.
Event details

Date: Monday, 2 June 2025
Time: 9:30 to 10:30 AM (CET)
Location: Online (Zoom)
Language: English
Host: Research Funding Advice from Otto von Guericke University of Magdeburg

Who should attend?
This webinar is open to all EU GREEN alliance members, and is particularly relevant for: researchers and potential doctoral supervisors, research managers, and administrative staff supporting international or EU-funded projects.
What you’ll learn

An overview of the MSCA Doctoral Networks programme
Funding rules, eligibility, and how to apply
Best practices for submitting a successful proposal
Live Q&A with experts from OVGU’s Research Funding Advice

Registration

REGISTER HERE

The Zoom link will be sent to after registration and shortly before the event.
About MSCA Doctoral Networks
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks support transnational doctoral programmes implemented by partnerships of universities, research institutions, and non-academic organisations. The aim is to train creative, entrepreneurial, and innovative doctoral candidates through excellent research and transferable skills.

EU GREEN Research Week - UniPr (Italy)
2025-06-09 - 2025-06-13 | Università degli studi di Parma, Parma, Italy
The 3rd edition of the EU GREEN Research Week will take place from Monday, June 9 to Friday, June 13, 2025, at the University of Parma (Italy).
This annual gathering is a key highlight in the EU GREEN academic calendar, a unique opportunity to strengthen our research community through face-to-face collaboration, fruitful exchanges, and strategic planning.
The Research Week brings together members of the Research Clusters, the PhD Council, the European Task Force, and the Joint Research Commission. Through plenary sessions, collaborative meetings, and open discussions, we will:

Define the future roadmap for the alliance’s research
Foster new interdisciplinary collaborations
Strengthen the alliance’s research ecosystem

PROGRAMME
Rooting research in society: a multi-level stakeholder approach
This year, we’ll explore how research can better connect with society at all levels. Three open roundtables will address:

Campus scale: students, citizens, and associations
City scale: local authorities and public services
Regional scale: public and private enterprises (SMEs, large companies)

The goal? Strengthen the link between research and regional sustainability needs, and build impactful external networks.

The future of EU GREEN research collaboration after 2026
This Research Week will be the starting point for shaping our next steps beyond 2026. Let’s reflect together on how we want our alliance’s research collaboration to evolve.
Throughout the week, dedicated slots will allow:

Cluster or project-based meetings
Informal scientific matchmaking opportunities
Networking moments to discover new potential partners

Finals of the “3-minute fame” competition
In parallel, this event will also host the final of the “3-Minute Fame” competition, where PhD candidates from the 9 partner universities will present their research in just 3 minutes, in front of an EU GREEN jury.
They will also take part in workshops to strengthen their cross-disciplinary skills.
Register
All research members from partner universities (members of the Research Clusters, the PhD Council, the European Task Force, and the Joint Research Commission) are warmly invited and strongly encouraged to attend this Research Week to continue building on the collaboration initiated across the alliance.
To ensure your participation, please contact your university’s EU GREEN Research referent before March 31, 2025:

University of Parma: BARTOLI Marco, bartoli@unipr.it
University of Gävle: BENGTSSON Lars, bengtsson@hig.se
University of Angers: BLOUËT Alix, eugreenwp3@univ-angers.fr
University of Oradea: DODESCU Anca, dodescu@gmail.com
University Otto von Guericke Magdeburg: HAGEN Martina, hagen@ovgu.de
Wrocław University of Life & Environment Sciences: KOPANCZYK Katarzyna, kopanczyk@upwr.edu.pl
Atlantic Technological University: LUCY Frances, lucy@atu.ie
University of Extremadura: PEREZ ALOE VALVERDE Raquel, eugreen_uex@unex.es
University of Evora: PIRES Cesaltina, cpires@uevora.pt

STAKEHOLDER LECTURE SERIES: Helga de Alvear Museum of Contemporary Art
2025-06-10 11:00 - 12:00 | ONLINE
Join us for an inspiring session of the EU GREEN Stakeholders Lecture Series, in which we bring together the university community and its external partners to explore sustainability in its different dimensions (economic, social and environmental) through innovative approaches.
This edition features the Helga de Alvear Museum of Contemporary Art, a leading institution dedicated to building bridges between society and contemporary art. Through various educational programs, the Museum fosters accessibility, inclusion and critical engagement with art and its broader social, cultural and environmental contexts.
The keynote speaker will be Ms. Clara Paolini, Director of Communications and Marketing of this museum.
In this conference, we will:

Explore how contemporary art can serve as a powerful medium for sustainability education and community engagement.
Showcase the Museum’s strategies for making art accessible and relevant to diverse audiences.
Discuss practical ways in which universities and cultural institutions can collaborate to drive sustainable change.
Equip participants with practical ideas for integrating sustainability into academic and cultural settings.

This event offers a unique opportunity to connect the concept of sustainability and its various dimensions (economic, social and environmental) with artistic practice, fostering dialogue, critical thinking, and community impact.

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Sustainable Gastronomy Day
2025-06-18 | EU GREEN ALLIANCE
Sustainable gastronomy means cuisine that takes into account where the ingredients are from, how the food is grown and how it gets to our markets and eventually to our plates. EU GREEN celebrates this date with events and activities in its different universities.

SUSTAINABLE & HEALTHY CAMPUS DAYS
2025-06-24 - 2025-06-25
The EU GREEN WP8 Workshop on Sustainable & Healthy Campus will bring together partners and stakeholders at the University of Oradea on June 24–25, 2025. This two-day event will focus on strategies and collaborative actions to promote sustainability and well-being in university campuses. Sessions will include strategic planning discussions, student engagement activities, cross-collaboration among work packages, and an exploration of synergies in implementing healthy and inclusive learning environments.
The workshop integrates physical and mental wellness through activities such as mind-body exercises, walking tours, and social moments, reflecting a holistic approach to sustainability. Participants will work together on defining the future roadmap of the WP8 initiatives up to 2030, including the development of a mentor-mentee programme, the Healthy Campus initiative, and the Campus Living Lab. The workshop will culminate in the adoption of concrete action plans and shared goals across the alliance.
WP8 WORKSHOP 2025

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EU GREEN MASTERCLASS: "University of the Future – Dialogue on Tomorrow’s Higher Education"
2025-06-25 10:00 - 11:30 | ONLINE
As societal and political dynamics evolve rapidly, universities face increasing pressure to rethink their roles and adapt to new realities. This masterclass invites participants to engage in a critical dialogue on how higher education institutions can respond to external challenges — from demographic shifts to political influences that may threaten academic freedom. The session will explore how universities can maintain their mission as hubs for free thought and inclusive education, while addressing changing societal expectations.
Through a combination of expert input and open discussion, participants will reflect on strategic approaches to shaping the university of the future. The session aims to generate fresh ideas and shared experiences that can guide institutions in preserving their values and enhancing their relevance in a transforming world.
June, 25th, 2025 – 10:00 am (CET)

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MASTERCLASS: OSINT and gamification pedagogical tools against disinformation
2025-07-04 09:30 - 11:00 | ONLINE
OSINT4FUN is an educational initiative launched in late 2023 by, among others, members of the University of Angers. It regroups:

Educational Resources: OSINT4FUN offers free, Creative Commons-licensed materials such as tutorials, thematic dossiers, and interactive challenges. These resources are designed to teach users how to search for and analyze information using open sources.
Interactive Learning: The platform employs gamified experiences to enhance learning. Notable examples include:

Advent of OSINT Calendar: A daily challenge event (in December) that attracted over 15,000 unique visitors in its inaugural edition.
HATES Game: A serious game developed in collaboration with the EU GREEN alliance, focusing on combating racism and disinformation through interactive storytelling.

Collaborative Approach: The project is supported by a multidisciplinary team comprising academics and civil society members. It also features a scientific and ethics committee to ensure the quality and integrity of its content.
Community Engagement: OSINT4FUN fosters a community through events, workshops, and a dedicated Discord server, encouraging collaboration and continuous learning among participants.

Masterclass program

General introduction of OSINT (Open Source INTelligence) concepts;
Presentation of an use case in education at the University of Angers;
Workshop with the HATES challenge;
Creation of new challenges (depending on the remaining time).

By integrating OSINT methodologies into educational contexts, OSINT4FUN promotes critical thinking and media literacy, equipping individuals with the tools to navigate and assess information in the digital age (hopefully).
This masterclass will be led by two UA staff involved in the OSINT4Fun project:
– Nathalie Clot, Director of the University Libraries– Rémy Guyonneau, teacher-researcher at Polytech Angers

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EAIE GOTHEMBURG 2025
2025-09-09 - 2025-09-12 | Gothenburg, Sweden
The EU GREEN Alliance will participate in the EAIE 2025 Conference and Exhibition, taking place in Gothenburg from 16 to 19 September. As Europe’s largest and most influential event in the field of international higher education, EAIE provides a valuable platform for dialogue, collaboration, and visibility. By joining this event, EU GREEN reaffirms its commitment to shaping the future of sustainable, inclusive, and globally engaged universities across Europe.
Our participation reflects the alliance’s dedication to expanding international partnerships, exchanging good practices, and aligning higher education with global challenges, including the UN Sustainable Development Goals. EU GREEN representatives will engage with institutional leaders, policy-makers, and practitioners from around the world to showcase our initiatives and explore new avenues for cooperation that support responsible growth and educational innovation.
More about the event
