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ATHENA partners met in Vilnius to discuss industry interface opportunities
On September 5th and 6th, VILNIUS TECH University opened the new academic year with a networking event for the industry interface. The event focused on opportunities for international cooperation between universities and industry and was organized according to work package no. 6 (WP6) at ATHENA
Video recording: Citizen science in Lithuania
Citizen science is a scientific research conducted with participation from the general public. Here citizens are solving social problems in local communities and develop recommendations for interested institutions and groups. Dr. Monika Mačiulienė is an associate professor and senior researcher at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University.
Video recording: Structured Materials for Micro Lasers at 2 Microns
Prof. Xavier Mateos presents a topic about structured materials for micro lasers at 2 microns. Developing novel coherent laser sources in the 2-μm spectral range for medical, environmental, and material processing applications is needed. To fabricate compact sources, the best solution is to combine the
1st ATHENA Technology Forum
The first ATHENA Technology Forum will take place at Sitia, Crete at the 25th-29th of September. Sitia, a captivating jewel nestled on the northeastern coast of the enchanting Greek island of Crete, beckons travelers with its timeless allure and natural beauty! The main topics of
7 ATHENA BIPs and Summer Schools in Maribor this September
Even though the Summer has ended, ATHENA Summer Schools are here to keep up the spirit! After a summer full of knowledge, new experiences and exploring, the only thing left is to end it with a bang. Maribor in Slovenia – the city of
The New Academic Year is here
Autumn marks the start of a new academic year full of knowledge, growth and new experiences! 9 ATHENA partner universities across Europe will start their academic year from the 1st of September in Vilnius, Lithuania and Orleans, France until the 9th of October at the latest
Open position as a Senior Researcher in Computer Graphics/Machine Learning at the University of Siegen
The University of Siegen is looking for a senior researcher (Akademische Rätin/Akademischer Rat) with a strong international standing in Computer Graphics and Machine Learning on a full position. The position is permanent and primarily involves independent research and teaching activities in the field of Computer
Erasmus Mundus Master’s programme by four ATHENA partner universities approved for funding
Four ATHENA Alliance universities, Hellenic Mediterranean University, University of Orleans, Vilnius Tech, University of Siegen as the project’s coordinator, and the New University of Lisbon in Portugal, as the project’s fifth partner, collaborated to create an Erasmus Mundus Masters programme EMINENT. The programme will go
PhD Summer School brought together young researchers from 20 countries
From July 17th to 21st, young research talents from all over the world gathered at the Doctoral Summer School in Vilnius to develop leadership skills, discuss the latest scientific achievements, share knowledge and ideas, and build connections that are highly beneficial for their scientific careers.
ATHENA ESN – first ESN body among European university alliances
In November, 2022, ATHENA established the ATHENA ESN (Erasmus Student Network) Board, the first ESN body among the European university alliances. ESN ATHENA is a federation of 8 ESN sections that include representatives from Hellenic Mediterranean University, Polytechnic Institute of Porto, University of Maribor, University
ATHENA International Relations Office met in Orléans
The ATHENA International Relations Office (IRO) meets regularly online to discuss upcoming opportunities for students and staff alike. We aim to help ATHENIANS to internationalize their learning path and their career through mobility opportunities. We offer a wide variety of Blended Intensive Programmes, Summer and Winter Schools,
Over 200 students from 38 countries to attend ATHENA Advanced Data Technologies summer school
With ATHENA’s Learn & Travel: Hottest ATHENA Destinations This Summer we prepared a summer full of knowledge-filled adventures! We are excited to announce that ATHENA Summer Schools have sparked great interest from students all around the world! Our Summer School programme on Advanced Data Technologies,
ATHENA at the European Student Assembly 2023 in Strasbourg
From 31 May to 2 June 2023, the European Student Assembly (ESA) 2023 took place in Strasbourg, France. The event gathered 210 students from European University Alliances. Milena, a student of “Language, Communication and Economics in Europe” from the University of Siegen, represented ATHENA at
ATHENA European University Alliance continues its mission
The Advanced Technology Higher Education Network Alliance (ATHENA) will continue to pursue its mission towards further development of the European University initiative. ATHENA Executive Board has reaffirmed its commitment to continue joint action irrespective of the external funding available. “We believe that ATHENA will become
Creating Together: ATHENA’s ‘Co-Creation Hub’ moves forward with its second meeting in Porto
ATHENA’s initiative, known as the “Co-Creation Hub,” enables FabLabs, makerspaces, and Design Factories within the ATHENA Alliance to open their creative workshops for joint projects and collaboration. To further strengthen this initiative, the intensive workshop of the “Co-Creation Hub” members took place on June 29th
ATHENA students at Summer School “Mastering Music Video Creation”
Throughout the entire previous week, the Creativity and Innovation Centre “LinkMenų fabrikas” at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VILNIUS TECH) reverberated with the sounds of music. The primary objective of the International Summer School of Sound and Vision, titled “Mastering Music Video Creation,” was for participants
ATHENA – key collaborator of the ERACON congress
Athena is acknowledged as a key collaborator of the 19th Erasmus Congress and Exhibition (ERACON 2023) congress in Rome, Italy. Nuno Escudeiro, from Polytechnic of Porto, represents ATHENA alliance at ERACON 2023. ERACON 2023 is running at the Tor Vergata University of Rome, between 26
Super Summer School – Advanced Data Technologies
This Super Summer School (SSS) organised by the ATHENA European University offers you the core knowledge and practice to start exploring advanced data technologies topics in cooperation with professors and colleagues from all over Europe in a hybrid learning environment. You will be attending short
What’s next in ATHENA? Summer-fall, 2023
As the school year is coming to an end, we want to encourage you to look into academic trips for summer and fall season. ATHENA European University offers plenty of interesting events, summer schools and blended intensive programs all over Europe! Join us at our events:
Job shadowing : the testimony of a teacher from Maribor
What is job shadowing? It is the opportunity for university staff (teacher or otherwise) to visit a partner university and shadow another staff member that has similar missions. This allows for the sharing of best practices and opens up the possibility of collaboration between the
