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ATHENA students joined a spring school on rapid prototyping
Exploring rapid prototyping through practice and experience, the “Erasmus+” Blended Intensive Program (BIP) MAKERS 5.0, for the second time, brought together a group of talented students from two ATHENA European University Alliance universities – VILNIUS TECH and the University of Siegen, along with students from
Your Voice, Your Future – Participate in European Parliament Elections
In these transformative times, we call on all Europeans to stand stronger for shared values that bind us: Equality, Freedom, and Democracy. With the upcoming European Parliament elections, we have a unique opportunity to choose the leaders for our future. This is more than just
ESN ATHENA Alliance delegation present at the Erasmus Generation Meeting 2024!
From April 4th to 7th, 2024, the city of Seville hosted the Erasmus Generation Meeting (EGM), attracting over 1,200 students from across Europe. Among the attendees were 20 students from ESN ATHENA, representing six local sections including 8 from ESN Porto, 6 from ESN Maribor,
Integrity in Academia: ATHENA at EUA General Assembly
Representatives from the University of Vigo and the University of Maribor are participating in the European University Association’s (EUA) General Assembly at Swansea University! The 2024 EUA Annual Conference, titled ‘Universities in Europe: Integrity in a Time of Change,’ investigates and showcases universities’ capacity to
Horizon Europe Project SERIGO Launches: ATHENA Partners CUAS & VIGO Join Forces
Representatives from Universidade de Vigo (member of ATHENA alliance) and Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (CUAS) (associated partners of ATHENA) convened in Vienna to inaugurate the Horizon Europe project titled “Social Economy for Resilience, Inclusion, and Quality of Life in Rural Areas” (SERIGO). In order
ATHENA’s First International Week with African Universities
The first ATHENA – African Universities event, which occurred from April 1st to 5th, 2024, witnessed the participation of 50 academics and administrators from 10 universities affiliated with the ATHENA European University Alliance and African universities from Uganda, Tanzania, and Nigeria. Hosted by the Hellenic
Two New Members Join the ATHENA European University
In a stride towards academic collaboration and solidarity, the ATHENA European University Alliance welcomes two new members: the University of Salento (Italy) and the Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (Ukraine). The decision was reached unanimously by the ATHENA Executive Board, represented by the Rectors of
The European Commission Presents the Blueprint for a European Degree
The European Commission has introduced a series of initiatives aimed at transforming higher education. This policy package, consisting of three main initiatives, signals an important moment for us at ATHENA European University, especially given our role within the university alliances expected to pilot these changes.
Join EMINENT: Your Gateway to Cutting-Edge Nanotechnology Education
The Erasmus Mundus Master’s programme EMINENT opens its doors to up to 35 motivated students from across Europe and beyond to explore cutting-edge nanotechnology education. Students are encouraged to submit their applications via the programme’s official website until 31 March 2024. Students form the Schengen
ATHENA Joins European Alliances in Strategic Meeting for Ukrainian Higher Education Support
In a significant move towards bolstering European educational ties, ATHENA joined forces with ten other European University alliances at a pivotal meeting in Strasbourg. The gathering focused on the present challenges and future directions for collaboration with Ukrainian universities amidst war-related challenges. Deputy Minister for
ATHENA Alumni Talks: the dynamics of project management
Last December, 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. Renata Žaliauskaitė, a Chairperson of the Alumni Association of the Faculty of Environmental Engineering at Vilnius
ATHENA Mobility Fair 2024
Are you a Bachelor or Master student of ATHENA looking to enhance your academic and professional growth? Look no further than our upcoming online mobility fair on Thursday 14th March 2024 at 13h00 CET! This event is tailored specifically for students like you, and is
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
