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ATHENA at the Open University Day in Siegen
On June 13, the University of Siegen organized an Open University Day featuring a wide range of activities, including 46 booths and interactive stations, live music, special lectures, and food stands, offering visitors the opportunity to get to know the university and its offerings. The
IMPACT Track on Diversity and Inclusion – Intercultural Competencies for Inclusion and Diversity
We are very happy to announce the next IMPACT talk on diversity & inclusion. We welcome one of our IMPACTERs (and ATHENIAN- Athena European University) this Friday at 13:00 CET, Professor Tatjana Welzer from the University of Maribor.Tatjiana will share her experiences with us in
ATHENA Cluster Leaders meet at the University of Siegen
On June 10 and 11, ATHENA Cluster Leaders met for a strategic and organisational session at the INCYTE Research Center of the University of Siegen. ATHENA focuses its activities on four clusters: Digitalization for All, Sustainable Production, Health & Wellbeing, and Creative Industries. Representatives from
Visiting Professor Programme: Prof. Angeliki N. Menegaki (HMU) Visits UMCS
The Maria Curie-Skłodowska University had the pleasure of hosting prof. Angeliki N. Menegaki from Hellenic Mediterranean University in Greece within the Visiting Professor Programme implemented under the project “UMCS 4 ATHENA PLUS – Strengthening International Cooperation of UMCS in the ATHENA Consortium” (ATHENAWORKS). View the
IMPACT Track on Diversity and Inclusion – Includion, Diversity and Equity in European Universities
We have an exciting online talk coming up that you won’t want to miss! Join us on Thursday, June 12th at 13:00 CET for the IMPACT Track on Diversity and Inclusion, featuring Melih Ozkardes from the ENHANCE Alliance. Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity are not just
IMPACT Track on Diversity and Inclusion – AI Support for Inclusion
We are very happy to continue the sessions in inclusivity & diversity, with the 4th contribution this Friday, the 5th of June at 13:00 CET. The topic we will discuss is titled “AI support for inclusion.” Our speaker will be Dr. Elena Mizrahi, our EVE
ATHENA at the 13th Hellenic Mediterranean University International Week.
# of Partners: Nine of ten partners participated: Hellenic Mediterranean University, Instituto Polytechnico do Porto, University of Siegen, University of Maribor, University of Orleans, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, University of Vigo, and the National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute.” # of Staff from ATHENA:
Siegen in Europe – Europe in Siegen: ATHENA Information Booth at University of Siegen
As part of Europe Day, the ATHENA team from the University of Siegen held an information booth in the foyer of the canteen on the Adolf Reichwein Campus on May 28. Students had the opportunity to find out about the wide range of services offered
EVE IMPACT track in diversity & inclusion
Join us tomorrow for the EVE IMPACT & Athena European UniversityTrack on Diversity and Inclusion! We’re delighted to welcome Lili Nemec Zlatolas from the University of Maribor, who will be presenting: “From numbers to action: advancing gender equality in IT”This talk goes beyond statistics to
Call for Papers: DIGIN 2026 – Digital Inclusion Workshop
The organising committee of the workshop invites researchers, educators, developers, policymakers, and professionals from across disciplines to submit contributions for the upcoming workshop dedicated to digital inclusion and accessibility. As digital technologies continue to reshape society, ensuring equal access and participation for all citizens has
EVE IMPACT track in diversity & inclusion
The 2nd session of the EVE IMPACT track in diversity & inclusion will take place this Friday, 15th of May at 13:00 CET. We will host not just a lecturer but a friend and a great visionary: Professor Nuno Filipe Escudeiro will discuss his work
Investing in Europe’s Future: ATHENA Contributes to High-Level Debate at the European Parliament
On 6 May 2026, representatives from academia, European institutions, regional authorities, and industry gathered at the European Parliament in Brussels for the high-level conference “Investing in Europe’s Future: Funding Pathways for Higher Education.” The event was co-organised by Member of the European Parliament Krzysztof Hetman,
Impact Track on Diversity and Inclusion
A new series of lectures starts in the EVE IMPACT: 8 lectures by 8 experts every Friday at 13:00 CET. We start this Friday, the 8th of May, at 13:00 CET with a contribution from Professor Maja Pusnik from the University of Maribor. The title
Call for Research Papers – The 30th European Conference on Advances in Databases and Information Systems
30th European Conference on Advances in Databases and Information Systems 📍 Orléans, France | 🗓 28 September – 1 October 2026 ATHENA is pleased to relay the official Call for Research Track Papers for the 30th edition of the European Conference on Advances in Databases
13th International Week 1st Recap
What an incredible milestone! We are absolutely thrilled to share a first recap of the 13th International Week, will be hosted by Ελληνικό Μεσογειακό Πανεπιστήμιο – Hellenic Mediterranean University in the breathtaking city of Chania, Crete! 25th – 29th of May 2026 Mediterranean Agronomic Institute
Join the Creativity in Engineering Summer School “MAKERS 5.0.” in Vilnius
If you’ve ever dreamed of mastering rapid prototyping techniques, this is your chance – join the Creativity in Engineering summer school MAKERS 5.0, organised by VILNIUS TECH Creativity and Innovation Centre “LinkMenų fabrikas”. We invite beginner-level students to dive deeper into the world of 3D
EMINENT Welcome Day in Siegen
On April 9, the University of Siegen warmly welcomed the second EMINENT cohort as they began their second semester. As part of a diverse and engaging Welcome Day, students were introduced to an informative program designed to prepare them for the months ahead. The event
European Universities Alliances Coordinators’ Meeting in Brussels
On 13 and 14 April 2026, ATHENA participated in the European Universities Alliances Coordinators’ Meeting held in Brussels. The event brought together representatives from alliances across Europe to reflect on progress, exchange experiences, and discuss the future of the European Universities initiative. ATHENA was represented
