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ATHENA Alumni Talks: Exploring the Power of Game Theory
In the ATHENA Alliance’s career service-initiated project “Alumni Talks,” ATHENA alumni share their experiences, insights, and knowledge with the academic community. This session delves into game theory – a branch of mathematics and economics focused on the strategic interactions among rational decision-makers. The guest speaker
Scientific and Industrial Synergy: IoT, Robotics, and Security – A Resounding Success
The “Scientific and Industrial Synergy: IoT, Robotics, and Security” event, held at the University of Orléans on 4th and 5th July, 2024, showcased the confluence of innovation and industry. Organised by the Loire Valley Data Hub (European Digital Innovation Hub or the Centre-Val de Loire
ATHENA European University Awarded the “Seal of Excellence”
ATHENA European University is proud to announce that it has been awarded the “Seal of Excellence” by the European Commission, following the latest “European University initiative” call. This recognition is a testament to the high quality of our educational, research, and impact initiatives, affirming our
Shared Resources Workshop at UMCS
Promoting research and collaboration opportunities among ATHENA researchers and the broader academic staff is crucial for unlocking the full potential of innovation. In line with this objective, a workshop on the Shared Resources Directory (SRD) was organised for ATHENA researchers. The event took place at
New Vacancies at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences
Do you want to make a difference in the world with your talents and skills, work on the big issues of biodiversity, natural resources, and sustainability and work in an international team? ATHENA partner Carinthia University of Applied Sciences invites applications for two junior research
ATHENA Meeting for Nursing, Health Care, and Social Work in Maribor
On June 12, 2024, the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Maribor hosted the ATHENA European University meeting, dedicated to collaboration, idea exchange, and networking among EU ATHENA partners and other institutions in the fields of nursing, health care, and social work. The
ATHENA’s BlendEd Teams Convene in Vilnius for Final Meeting
From June 17th, international BlendEd Teams converged at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VILNIUS TECH) for the final week of the programme, culminating in a showcase of innovative solutions. Since February 2024, students from various ATHENA partner universities have formed three international teams, each tackling unique
New Vacancy: Professorship in Artificial Intelligence at CUAS
Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (CUAS), a member of the ATHENA European University alliance, invites applications for a Professorship in Artificial Intelligence (m/f/d). This position is key for CUAS’s newly established Master’s program in Applied Data Science within the Department of Engineering & IT. About
50 Google Career Scholarships Successfully Awarded to ATHENA Students
Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (CUAS), a member of the ATHENA European University alliance, is delighted to announce that all 50 Google Career Scholarships have been successfully distributed to the ATHENA European University Alliance students. These scholarships were made available exclusively to members of the
Recap of Universidade de Vigo’s International Staff Week 2024: Fostering Global Perspectives in Higher Education
The Universidade de Vigo recently hosted the International Staff Week 2024, a significant event dedicated to promoting and enhancing internationalisation in Higher Education. Held from the 6th to the 10th of May, 2024, this event delved into the complexities and benefits of adopting a comprehensive
Recap of CUAS’ 1st International Science Slam with ATHENA partners
On Tuesday 14 May, a very special event took place in Villach: the 1st International Science Slam, organised by Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (CUAS). That evening, more than 80 people came to the Kulturhof: Villach to support and applaud our Slammers, researchers and students
ATHENA Advances Collaboration with Ukrainian Universities
The ATHENA European University Alliance is advancing Collaboration with Ukrainian Universities. A recently hosted meeting with ATHENA partners in Ukraine underscored ATHENA’s commitment to fostering educational and research collaborations in light of current challenges faced by Ukrainian institutions. The meeting is accelerating the collaborative action
Celebrating 25 Years of the Bologna Process: ATHENA’s Commitment to European Higher Education
As we mark this significant milestone, we reflect on the progress made in the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) and look forward to future advancements. ATHENA European University alliance supports the Bologna Process and its goals of enhancing the harmonisation of of higher education across
ATHENA’s BlendEd Team Wins Prestigious Prize at National Forum of Young Entrepreneurs
We are thrilled to announce that a team from the current edition of our BlendEd course has been awarded a prestigious prize at the National Forum of Young Entrepreneurs, in Portugal. This recognition highlights the innovative spirit and entrepreneurial excellence within the ATHENA European University
3rd ATHENA International Week: Building Knowledge, Networks, and Future Collaborations
ATHENA European University just kicked off hosting the 3rd ATHENA International Week, an event dedicated to academic growth, international networking, and the building of future collaborations. With 320 participants representing 78 universities worldwide, the event is full of knowledge and innovation. ATHENA members and partners
European University alliances from North Rhine-Westphalia pave the way for exchange and cooperation
To mark Europe Day 2024, ATHENA and the University of Siegen, in collaboration with eight other universities from the German federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia, hosted the event “European University alliances – Opportunities for North Rhine-Westphalia” on 15 May 2024. Held at the Haus der
ATHENA members UMCS and VILNIUS TECH are meeting in Vilnius
On the 22nd and 23rd of May, a delegation from Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) in Lublin, Poland, visited Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VILNIUS TECH) in Vilnius, Lithuania. This meeting is a reciprocal visit following VILNIUS TECH’s delegation visit to Lublin in August of last year.
ATHENA Alumni Talks: From Particle Accelerators to Antimatter – Exploring the Work at CERN
Last year, the new ATHENA alliance career service-initiated project “Alumni Talks” began gaining momentum. In these discussions, ATHENA alumni share their experiences, insights, and knowledge with the student community. This time we dive deep into the world of physics with ATHENA alumnus Dr. Konstantinos Papastergiou,
Event Recap: “It’s Your Education! It’s Your Europe!”
In a dynamic collaboration between the ATHENA European University Alliance and the EUNICE European University Alliance, a virtual discussion took centre stage under the banner of “It’s Your Education! It’s Your Europe!” The transformative event sought to mobilise student engagement in the European Parliament elections
ATHENA Delegation Participates in European Student Assembly 2024
ATHENA European University recently participated in the prestigious European Student Assembly (ESA) 2024 at the Parliament in Strasbourg. The assembly served as a platform for students and representatives from various European university alliances to engage in constructive dialogue and address pressing issues facing the continent.
