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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

Successful ATHENA BIP Staff Week “Enhancing Doctoral Education”
From 16 to 20 March 2026, representatives from academia, doctoral support and university management within the ATHENA European University Alliance met at the University of Siegen to discuss the further development of doctoral training and cross-disciplinary skills. The focus was on comparing different approaches, exchanging



Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) “Emerging Materials and Applications” in Heraklion
The Hellenic Mediterranean University successfully hosted the Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) “Emerging Materials and Applications” in Heraklion, within the framework of the EMINENT – European Master on Embedded Nanosystems Engineering (Erasmus Mundus) & the ATHENA European University Alliance. The programme was delivered in a hybrid

Become a Research Supervisor for a UMCS Staff Internship at Your University
ATHENAWORKS The Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) is pleased to share an exciting research opportunity for members of ATHENA partner universities – join us as a research supervisor for our research fellows! UMCS has been awarded funding under the NAWA programme “Support for European Universities”, receiving

UMCS Invites ATHENA Partners to Join as Visiting Professors
An opportunity under the ATHENAWORKS project UMCS has been awarded funding under the NAWA programme “Support for European Universities” for the project “UMCS 4 ATHENA PLUS – Strengthening UMCS International Cooperation within the ATHENA Consortium” (ATHENAWORKS). The project aims to strengthen academic cooperation, joint educational

New Project Launch: UMCS 4 ATHENA PLUS
UMCS 4 ATHENA PLUS – Strengthening UMCS International Cooperation within the ATHENA Consortium (ATHENAWORKS) is a project implemented from 1 October 2025 to 31 May 2027. The project aims to strengthen cooperation between Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) and partner institutions within the ATHENA Consortium in the