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Join Us for a Transformative Staff Week in Orléans, France!
Overview Discover innovative strategies to enrich student experiences at our International Staff Week in Orléans. This immersive event is designed for administrative staff involved in student support services such as health, sports, culture, disability support, and career development. Through hands-on job shadowing and interactive sessions,
Strengthening Collaboration to Establish the ATHENA Cluster in Creative Industries
On December 4, 2024, ATHENA took a significant step to strengthen collaboration in the creative industries domain. Hosted by the VILNIUS TECH Creative Industries team, ATHENA alliance members gathered for a dynamic virtual event. This online meeting facilitated institutional and personal connections, laying the groundwork
Call for Participants: Winter School of Sound and Vision 2025
This January, participate in the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Program — “Winter School of Sound and Vision 2.0: Immersive music video creation”. This program offers a specialized opportunity for students to develop essential skills in filming, editing, sound recording, cinematographic lighting, design, and other key aspects of
Last Call : BIP Digital Environmental Geosciences
This is your last chance to participate in our Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) on Digital Environmental Geosciences, focusing on the critical theme of WEMP: Water Resources, Energy Resources, Mining Resources, and Pollution Mitigation. This unique programme is designed specifically for Master’s and PhD students from
Digital Badges: Bridging Extracurricular Activities and Competency-Based Learning in University Settings
Join us for an insightful online talk on “Digital Badges: Bridging Extracurricular Activities and Competency-Based Learning in University Settings“! Organised by the International Office of the Hellenic Mediterranean University and ATHENA, this talk will feature Dr. Ingrida Lescauskiene from Vilnius Tech as the invited speaker. Associate
ATHENA Partners Unite in Lublin to Launch New Phase as UMCS Celebrates 80th Anniversary
Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) in Lublin, celebrating its 80th anniversary brought together all ATHENA European University partners. This significant occasion featured the official launch of a new phase for the ATHENA consortium, symbolizing renewed commitment to collaboration and further advancing partnerships in education and research.
ATHENA Executive Board to Convene at UMCS to Launch New Phase
Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) in Lublin will celebrate its 80th anniversary with a special gathering of all ATHENA European University partners. The event will also mark the announcement of a new phase for the ATHENA consortium, emphasizing consolidation of the collaboration. The ATHENA Executive Board,
Impressions from the EMINENT Master Programme Welcome Days
In early October, the Erasmus Mundus Master’s Programme EMINENT (Embedded Intelligence Nanosystems Engineering), a flagship initiative of ATHENA European University, officially began with the Welcome Days at Hellenic Mediterranean University. This marked the start of a two-year academic journey for the first cohort of students,
Doctoral Internship opportunity at VILNIUS TECH
Are you an innovative, creative, and ambitious doctoral student looking to expand your research horizons? VILNIUS TECH University invites you to join us for a short or long-term internship in one of our 12 doctoral studies programs across humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and technological
ATHENA and ACE²-EU Alliance Launch “PhD Supervision in the 21st Century” Program
ATHENA European University, in collaboration with the ACE²-EU Alliance, is excited to announce the launch of a Staff Blended Intensive Program (BIP) titled PhD Supervision in the 21st Century. This innovative program is designed to support current and prospective PhD supervisors and higher education institution
ATHENA Talks are back
Welcome to the 4th cycle of our ATHENA Talks, online invited colloquial talks in science, where distinguished scientists from all scientific disciplines are invited to share their research with us. Welcome to the ATHENA European University Science world! In the academic year 2024-2025, the talks
ATHENA Supports World Mental Health Day
Today is World Mental Health Day. At ATHENA, we align with the European Commission’s efforts to promote mental health and well-being through education and research. We support the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 3, ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages.
CERN Turns 70: ATHENA Alumni Shares Life at the World’s Leading Research Center
This year, CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, celebrates its 70th anniversary. Over the past seven decades, CERN has become synonymous with scientific breakthroughs that have reshaped our understanding of the universe—from the discovery of the Higgs boson to the development of the World
Happy World Teachers’ Day!
Happy World Teachers’ Day! ATHENA celebrates the dedication and impact of educators across our alliance. Together, we create connecting spaces for knowledge and innovation, shaping the future of European higher education.
Exploring Balance and Sustainability in the Financial Industry
In the financial industry, balance and sustainability are no longer just ideals – they are becoming essential pillars for long-term success. From promoting gender diversity in leadership roles to integrating responsible investing and green financing, financial institutions are evolving to meet both ethical standards and
ISTEP : International Student Teacher Education Program
Attend courses in English with French students and foreign students and experience alternative means of teaching. The INSPÉ Centre Val de Loire, the Institute for Training Teachers from the University of Orléans, encourages the international mobility of students, from France and abroad. In this context,
ATHENA at EAIE 2024
From September 17–20, Toulouse hosted the 35th annual conference of the European Association for International Education (EAIE), a key event in European higher education. This year’s conference gathered over 7,000 attendees from more than 90 countries. The event featured over 240 sessions, 250 stands, and
ATHENA Virtual Mobility Programme at the University of Maribor
In the 2024/2025 study year, the University of Maribor will continue with the project virtual mobility. We would like to offer all students from ATHENA partners the opportunity to study virtually at our university. In the 1st semester of the 2024/2025 study year, we will
Happy International Literacy Day!
Happy International Literacy Day! At ATHENA, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. Our interdisciplinary approach combines arts, sciences, and technology to advance knowledge and foster literacy. Knowledge is power!
ATHENA alliance starts new academic year
As autumn arrives, it marks the beginning of a new academic year, a period full of the promise of knowledge, personal growth, and new experiences. For students and staff, this time signifies a fresh start and the chance to explore new horizons. This year, ten
