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Reflecting on the BlendEd kick-off in Maribor, Slovenia
From 12 to 16 February, students and mentors from various countries came together for a week rich in learning, collaboration, and cultural experiences. Participants dove deep into themes like agile development, intercultural teamwork, and sustainable innovations, mirroring real-world challenges and solutions. Students formed three international
The 3rd ATHENA International Week in CHANIA received 350 registrations!
The 3rd ATHENA International Week in CHANIA, Crete is scheduled for May 27-31, 2024. The event has garnered significant recognition, with 350 participants already registered! The event will address topics such as Modern Pedagogies & Technologies in Higher Education, Soft & Research Skills Development, and
Selected content from the »Shared Resources Directory« available online
ATHENA Shared Resources Directory (SRD) is a dynamic interactive registry of research capabilities, facilities and other collaboration-fostering information from the alliance members. SRD also contains the list of research priorities and the overview of ATHENA shared research infrastructures. The web-access to the SRD offers an
Celebrating International Mother Language Day: Embracing Diversity and Inclusion
At ATHENA – Advanced Technology Higher Education Network Alliance, we celebrate the richness of linguistic diversity and the importance of inclusion on International Mother Language Day. Originating from the Bangladesh initiative and endorsed by UNESCO in 1999, this day has been observed globally since 2000.
Discover the Latest Initiatives at ATHENA Co-Creation Hub
The ATHENA Co-Creation Hub continues its mission, serving as a creative initiative. It allows FabLabs, makerspaces, and Design Factories from the ATHENA Alliance to open their creative workshops for joint projects and collaboration. The shared working spaces within the Co-Creation Hub provide access to instructional
Apply for a scholarship for the European Master EMINENT
The Erasmus Mundus Master’s programme EMINENT (European Master on Embedded Intelligence Nanosystems Engineering) offers attractive scholarships for its best applicants. Starting in October 2024, EMINENT is a showcase model for collaborative teaching in ATHENA. Courses take place at up to four different universities in Europe.
Five ATHENA members join the DACEM project to Digitise European Higher Education
In a significant stride towards enhancing academic mobility across Europe, four members from the ATHENA European University have come together to spearhead the DACEM (Digitising Academic Catalogues for Enhanced Mobility) project. This ambitious initiative started in 2024, aims to transform the landscape of academic mobility
ATHENA celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science
On the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (February 11), ATHENA is reflecting on the progress made and the challenges that still lie ahead in achieving gender equality in science. On this occasion, the United Nations highlighted the broader importance
ATHENA Virtual Courses in Economics
The University of Orléans invites ATHENA students to join two virtual courses in Economics for the Spring 2024 semester! Courses details: – Economic Aspects of Globalisation, starting on February 19 (10hrs). The aim of the lecture is to introduce the various dimension of international economics:
New ATHENA Virtual Mobility Programme in Maribor
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the ATHENA Virtual Mobility Programme, starting in the 2023/2024 study year! This innovative program allows students from ATHENA to experience the rich academic culture of the University of Maribor virtually. What is Virtual Mobility? Virtual mobility
A successfull BIP in Digital Environmental Geosciences in Orléans, France
Last week, a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) in Digital Environmental Geosciences took place in Orléans, bringing together students and professionals from all over Europe. The programme was designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest developments and trends in digital environmental geosciences, with a
Week full of seminars: AI and the digitalization of Higher Education!
ATHENA invites those interested in the impact of AI and the digitalization of Higher Education to attend the week full of seminars. Please check below: 24th of January at 10:00 CET: ‘Immersive VR Technologies supporting Design for all processes’ by Professor Damianos Gavalas (University of Aegean,
ATHENA Recap: 2023 at a Glance
As we enter 2024, reflecting on ATHENA’s journey and assessing our achievements is important. To encapsulate the vibrancy of ATHENA’s progress, here is an overview of the key highlights from 2023. ATHENA in numbers Let’s talk numbers – in 2023, 9 ATHENA members organised 17
ESN ATHENA at the 1st Conference for Student Representatives in European University Alliances
From December 7-10, Deimantė Miliauskaitė from Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VILNIUS TECH) together with Andrés Lois Graña Sánchez from the Universidade de Vigo, represented ATHENA European University at the inaugural conference of European university student representatives in Coimbra, Portugal. Students convened in Coimbra for a
Citizen Science: How Ordinary Residents Help Solve Unexplored Problems
Citizen science is defined as the participation of non-professional scientists, or in other words, ordinary citizens, in the scientific process. For instance, in Lithuania, projects of this type, supported by Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VILNIUS TECH), can cover a wide range of areas. Typically, projects
ATHENA students joined the international winter school on video and audio production
For a span of two weeks, Vilnius Gediminas technical university (VILNIUS TECH) Creativity and Innovation Centre “LinkMenų fabrikas” hosted a winter school focused on sound and video production – “Immersive Music Video Creation.” The culmination of this program includes four captivating live performance videos and
European Master EMINENT now open for application
The new Erasmus Mundus Master’s programme EMINENT (European Master on Embedded Intelligence Nanosystems Engineering) is now open for application. Four ATHENA universities, the University of Siegen, the Hellenic Mediterranean University, the University of Orléans, and VILNIUS TECH collaborate in this joint degree programme together with
Explore the ATHENA Research Book, Volume 2.0
The new edition of the ATHENA Research Book has been released in both digital and print formats in September! Since then, almost 600 people have already downloaded the ATHENA Research Book 2.0! Have you had the chance to get familiar? The ATHENA Research Book provides
Vilnius is named the European Green Capital of 2025
The winners of the European Green Cities 2025 Awards were announced in Tallinn, Estonia, where the jury recognised that Vilnius has successfully reduced emissions through various measures, such as increasing renewable energy sources and renovating heating infrastructure with the aim to become climate-neutral by 2030.
Online Lecture Series: Embedded Systems
Learn about Embedded Systems in our three-part Online Lecture Series “Embedded Systems”! Within the framework of the ATHENA Competence Cluster “Embedded Systems”, international lecturers from the University of Vigo, the University of Siegen, and VILNIUS TECH provide you with fascinating insights into specific subjects of
