News

CFP: Our economy (NGOE)
University of Maribor, Faculty of Economics and Business is publishing Call for Manuscripts for the journal Our Economy (NGOE). We invite all ATHENA partners to submit a manuscript following the CFP attached. Naše gospodarstvo/Our Economy (NGOE) journal is an international open access, peer reviewed scientific

ATHENA at European Researchers’ Night
ATHENA European university is joining students from partner institutions in their research endeavours. We are celebrating this year’s European Researchers’ night (30 September 2022) by publishing a video about exciting student research projects from ATHENA partners. Each project is unique in its creativity, topic and

ATHENA Alliance meeting in Porto
On the 3rd–5th of October, the 5th ATHENA European University Alliance meeting will take place in Porto. The event will be hosted by the coordinating institution of the Alliance, Instituto Politécnico do Porto. The 3-day agenda includes a plenary session, a meeting of rectors of

Congratulations on starting the new academic year!
The new academic year is gradually starting at ATHENA European University campuses. We at ATHENA wish the newly enrolled students a successful start in their academic journey. To the whole ATHENA community, best of luck on reaching their goals and overcoming challenges. We are happy to witness

ATHENA visiting researcher programme: New call for application
The University of Orléans and Le Studium Loire Valley Institute for Advanced Studies open a 2nd Call for applications for the ATHENA Visiting Researcher Programme. This programme offers Visiting Researcher awards for periods of 2 to 12 months with full housing support and integration into

University of Orléans: national recognition for ATHENA-related institutional transformation
ATHENA European University is pleased to announce that the Université d’Orléans, one of ATHENA’s founding members, has been selected as a laureate of a major French national call for projects. The university receives the “ExcellenceS” label and 13.8 million euros in funding for its “MINERVE”

Launch of the TRISAT-R satellite
An important event for the University of Maribor, as well as ATHENA, in reaching new research heights: The launch of the TRISAT-R satellite will take place in under two hours. Join us at the live broadcast on ESA WEB TV.

ATHENA at 1st European Education and Innovation summit
The Education and Innovation Summit will bring together key actors from the world of Education and Innovation to share knowledge and inspiring experiences on innovative education practices and on building bridges between the education and higher education communities, and their surrounding innovation ecosystems. Several European

ATHENA for Girls in ICT Day 2022
Many initiatives for the integration of women in STEM fields, #GirlsinICT being one of them, have been actively expanding and developing in recent years. They play a vital role in gender equality as they contribute to the advancement of women in STEM fields. Initiatives that

We reaffirm our commitment to the values of democracy, human rights and rule of law.
We, the 41 Alliances of European Universities, representing about 300 European Higher Education institutions, stand together and send our strongest solidarity to the Ukrainian people after Russian Government’s attack. We also strongly condemn the bombardment of Kharkiv National University. Our Alliances have been built on

CFP: ATHENA Annual Research Book
The ATHENA Research Book provides a platform that promotes joint and interdisciplinary research projects of both advanced and early-career researchers. For the first pilot collection (Volume 1), we are currently inviting Review Papers, presenting prominent scientific achievements of the ATHENA Alliance partners, Original Research Papers,

Merry Christmas!
The ATHENA alliance wants to congratulate everyone on the upcoming holidays! May all that is beautiful, meaningful, and brings you joy be yours this holiday season and throughout the coming year! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!