EU GREEN

EU GREEN Harmony Day
2026-05-20 | EU GREEN ALLIANCE
On behalf of the EU GREEN Alliance, it is a pleasure to welcome you to this session in the framework of World Harmony Day. Harmony is not only about peaceful coexistence between cultures and communities—it also begins within ourselves. In the university context, fostering harmony means creating environments where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. This is precisely the spirit behind the work developed within WP8: Campus Life, where mental health and well-being are central priorities.

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Today, we are glad to present an activity that reflects this commitment: the integration of relaxation and active breaks into university life.We will begin with an introduction from the University of Évora, who has been leading important work in this area. Following that, we will explore students’ perspectives through the study on “University Students’ Perceptions and Preferences Regarding Relaxation Breaks.” Understanding what students actually need and value is essential if we want to design effective well-being strategies. We will then move beyond the lecture hall with a qualitative exploration of how short relaxation breaks can influence student well-being and focus. These insights highlight that even brief interventions can have a meaningful impact on attention, stress reduction, and overall academic experience. To complement this, we will look at the broader picture: What does the scientific literature tell us about active breaks among university students?This joint contribution from the University of Évora, the University of Gävle, and the University of Extremadura brings together evidence that supports the integration of movement and relaxation into daily academic routines. A key highlight of today’s session is the presentation of the aBREAK4you project—its origins, development, and the official launch of its video resources. This initiative represents a concrete tool that universities can adopt to promote healthier study habits and improve student well-being in a simple, accessible way. We will also hear about the practical experiences of the University of Extremadura and the University of Évora in producing and implementing these videos. Their collaboration demonstrates how shared efforts within the EU GREEN Alliance can lead to tangible and scalable outcomes.And, in the true spirit of today’s theme, we will not only talk about relaxation—we will also experience it together, with a short guided relaxation moment. To conclude, this activity embodies what EU GREEN stands for:collaboration, innovation, and care for the university community. By integrating small but meaningful practices into everyday academic life, we can move towards more balanced, inclusive, and harmonious campuses.

International Day of Biodiversity 2026
2026-05-22
To celebrate the International Day for Biodiversity 2026, several EU GREEN universities will organise local activities connected through the BioUNIVERSITY initiative, encouraging students, staff, researchers, and citizens to actively engage with biodiversity on their campuses and surrounding environments.
Through citizen science activities using the iNaturalist platform, participants will contribute to documenting local flora and fauna while learning more about biodiversity, sustainability, and conservation. The initiative highlights how universities can act locally while contributing to a broader international effort to better understand and protect ecosystems.
The programme includes activities hosted by the University of Gävle, the University of Évora, the University of Parma, and Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, ranging from biodiversity walks and BioBlitz events to hands-on campus biodiversity labs. Participants will have the opportunity to explore nature, collaborate with researchers, and contribute directly to citizen science projects.
Activities include:

University of Évora (Portugal) – BioBlitz Herdade da Mitra
📅 May 15–16, 2026
A 24-hour biodiversity exploration at the University of Évora’s experimental farm.
University of Parma (Italy) – BioUNIVERSITY Lab
📅 May 19, 2026
Students and researchers will document biodiversity on campus using iNaturalist.
Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg (Germany) – BioUNIVERSITY Walk
📅 May 22, 2026
A biodiversity walk focused on citizen science and species observation.
University of Gävle (Sweden) – International Day for Biological Diversity
📅 May 27, 2026
Including a presentation on citizen science and biodiversity observation activities using iNaturalist.

Participants are encouraged to join the BioUNIVERSITY project by installing the iNaturalist app, contributing observations, and helping build a shared biodiversity record across EU GREEN campuses.

MASTERCLASS: One Health: What's Next?
2026-05-26 12:30 - 14:00 (Europe/Madrid)
This masterclass offers an exploration of the One Health (OH) concept. This integrative and federative approach aims to consider human, animal, and environmental interactions for solving health concerns and crises. After defining the concept, the session will offer an interactive activity supported by educational tools that can be adapted for use within your university. Finally, this masterclass will examine how the OH concept provides a systemic perspective and places health at the heart of sustainable development, which should be a positive driver of change.

This masterclass will be led by:

Camille Savary, Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Toxicology ; Professor of Environmental health ; Project manager for ecological transition focusing on the educational aspect.
Matthieu Eveillard, PhD in Microbiology and Education ; Professor of Microbiology, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health, University of Angers ; and Vice- President teaching transformation, University of Angers.
Nicolas Papon, Ph.D. in Molecular biology ; Professor in Parasitology and Medical Mycology, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health, UA ; Head of the Fungal Respiratory Infections Research Unit ; Head of the Federative Structure for Research in Health Science ; University Hospital of Angers

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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.

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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.

MASTERCLASS: Rethinking Science Education for Sustainability
2026-06-10 16:00 - 17:30 | EU GREEN ALLIANCE
How can science education help address today’s sustainability challenges? This MasterClass presents the main research lines and educational experiences developed by our group, and related initiatives focused on sustainability, emotions and science education. Through examples involving primary school pupils and pre-service teachers, the session will explore how ecological literacy, biodiversity perception, emotions, misconceptions and sustainability competences influence science learning and environmental awareness. The MasterClass will also showcase innovative educational experiences based on active and experiential methodologies, including school gardens, gamified geology, biodiversity activities and inquiry-based science workshops. The session aims to reflect on the need for a more meaningful, emotionally connected and transformative science education capable of linking scientific knowledge with responsible action and sustainability.
Speakers: Prof. Isaac Corbacho-Cuello & Prof. Jesús Sánchez-Martín. University of Extremadura.

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Bright Findings Webinar: Telework, Well-being and Performance
2026-06-14 08:00 - 17:00
How can telework become a driver of both well-being and sustainable performance? In this first webinar, the Swedish researcher will share an optimistic perspective on the future of work, highlighting the importance of autonomy, trust and collegial support in creating more balanced and sustainable teleworking practices.
“Bright Findings from Telework Research: When Flexibility Supports Well-Being and Performance” by Tea Korkeakunnas, researcher at the University of Gävle (Sweden)

Date: Thursday, 25 June 2026
Time: 11:00 to 12:00 CET
Target audience: Open to all
Language: English
Format: Online via Teams

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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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Webinar: Privacy-by-Design and Data Minimisation for Learning Systems
2026-06-18 11:00 - 12:30
We are pleased to invite you to participate in the *Workshop Series on Responsible AI in Higher Education*, organised within the framework of the EU-GREEN European University Alliance.
The workshops are organized by Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg (OVGU), Germany, and will address key ethical, legal, and practical dimensions of artificial intelligence in education and research.
Participation is free of charge, but registration is required. To register, please complete the following form: https://forms.gle/U2m2u1HpTqK6hYzk7
The access link and further details will be sent to registered participants before each workshop.
We warmly encourage students, PhD students, academic staff, researchers, and all colleagues interested in responsible AI, digital education, and sustainable higher education to join us.
This Webinar is about privacy and data minimisation and is lead by Hannes Tegelbeckers.

Webinar: AI Implementation Sprint: From Metrics to Deployment Scenarios
2026-06-25 11:00 - 12:30
We are pleased to invite you to participate in the *Workshop Series on Responsible AI in Higher Education*, organised within the framework of the EU-GREEN European University Alliance.
The workshops are organized by Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg (OVGU), Germany, and will address key ethical, legal, and practical dimensions of artificial intelligence in education and research.
Participation is free of charge, but registration is required. To register, please complete the following form: https://forms.gle/U2m2u1HpTqK6hYzk7
The access link and further details will be sent to registered participants before each workshop.
We warmly encourage students, PhD students, academic staff, researchers, and all colleagues interested in responsible AI, digital education, and sustainable higher education to join us.
This Webinar is about AI implementation and is lead by Hannes Tegelbeckers.

Mental Health Webinar: Sowing the Seeds of Calmness to Learn
2026-06-25 13:00 - 14:00
As part of the United for Mental Health webinar series, the EU GREEN Alliance invites participants to explore how simple relaxation techniques can support student well-being and enhance learning. Sowing the Seeds of Calmness to Learn presents an innovative educational experience developed at the University of Angers, where short sophrology sessions have been integrated into university teaching to help students manage stress and improve their ability to focus and learn.
Led by Maya Desmarais, a Spanish teacher at the University of Angers, and Éléonore Cussonneau, Head of the Germaine Tillion Research Centre and certified sophrologist, the webinar will share the project’s development and outcomes, as well as practical insights into incorporating brief relaxation exercises into the classroom. Participants will also take part in a live demonstration of a five-minute sophrology session and discuss how similar initiatives could be adapted to their own educational contexts.
The webinar is open to students, teachers, researchers, and anyone interested in promoting mental health and well-being through innovative approaches to teaching and learning.

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

EU GREEN Early Stage Researchers Conference 2026
2026-11-03 - 2026-11-05 | Atlantic Technological University, Galway, Ireland
The EU GREEN Early Stage Researchers Conference 2026 will bring together Master’s and PhD researchers from across the Alliance for three days of interdisciplinary exchange, collaboration, and academic development at the Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Sligo Campus, in Ireland.
Under the theme “EU GREEN Research & Sustainability, Insights Across Disciplines”, the conference will provide early-stage researchers with the opportunity to present their work to an international academic audience, receive constructive feedback, and connect with peers and experts from different disciplines and institutions. The event also aims to foster collaboration around sustainability-related research and strengthen the EU GREEN research community.
In addition to academic sessions, participants will have the opportunity to engage in networking, social, and cultural activities showcasing the West of Ireland. The conference is open to researchers from all EU GREEN partner universities.

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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.
