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Blended Intensive Programme in Orléans
This week, an ATHENA Blended Intensive Programme on Water Resources, Energy Resources, Mineral Resources and Pollution mitigation started at the University of Orléans. The first week, from 9th to 13th January 2023 is taking place in Orléans and the students will get to learn the
ATHENA 2022: quick recap
As we all start counting down the days to the New Year, 2023, it is time to look back and take stock of what we have had. For ATHENA, 2022 has been an exciting year! A lot has happened, so here is a brief overview
ATHENA partners team up to share best practices for the inclusion of students with disabilities
Vilnius Gediminas technical university (VILNIUS TECH), together with ATHENA Alliance partner Maria Curie-Sklodowska University (UMCS) (Poland), last week organised a discussion on the inclusion of students with disabilities in arts and sports activities. During the event, dr. Tomasz Bielecki, the Director of the UMSC Sports
ATHENA European University strengthening ties with African HEIs at RUFORUM
The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe and in partnership with RUFORUM member universities in Zimbabwe were hosting the 18th RUFORUM Annual General Meeting in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, from 12th
Reminder: apply now for Winter School “MAKERS 5.0”!
December 22 is the last day to register for the International Winter School “MAKERS 5.0.” to develop valuable skills and competencies such as product design, basics of electronics, 3D modelling and more, to network with industry professionals, learn from experienced mentors and explore Vilnius! Organised by
Invitation to participate in the International Winter School “MAKERS 5.0.”
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VILNIUS TECH) Creativity and innovation centre “LinkMenu fabrikas” invites ATHENA students from all nine partner universities to participate in the international Winter School “MAKERS 5.0.”. Winter school is the perfect place to develop valuable skills and competencies such as product design,
Two Ukrainian universities become associated partners of the ATHENA alliance
On 30 November ATHENA Executive Board, represented by the Rectors of all 9 partner universities, unanimously voted for the integration of two Ukrainian universities – the National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute” and Lviv Polytechnic National University – into the alliance
ATHENA Research Book, Volume 1 published
We are happy to announce that the ATHENA Research Book, Volume 1, has been published. The book is published in open access and available via DOI: https://doi.org/10.18690/um.3.2022. The Book promotes ATHENA’s research and innovation capabilities and the strong cooperation potential of all contributing ATHENA partners.
ATHENA launches collaboration between FabLabs and makerspaces
Early morning of Wednesday, 23rd November 2022, started at FabLab Siegen, Germany, where several makerspaces, creative hubs and FabLabs from partner universities have been brought together by ATHENA. The “FabLab x ATHENA” workshop aimed to bring together the creative spaces of the ATHENA institutions and,
ATHENA at the Annual Meeting of the Danube Rectors’ Conference
The 2022 Annual Meeting of the Danube Rectors’ Conference took place at the University of Maribor, from 9 to 11 November 2022, where the participants discussed the main pillars of digital transformation in the light of the United Europe Green Deal, with a focus on
Networking between ATHENA and industry in Porto
Having the academia in contact and cooperation with industry increases the diversity of knowledge among industry and academia. In addition to that, it potentially increases innovation dissemination, too. Within this framework, representatives of the nine ATHENA partners met in Porto on 6 October 2022. The
Fifth ATHENA meeting: Commitment to the Alliance’s future
In the beginning of October, the Fifth ATHENA European University meeting took place in Porto, Portugal. Hosted by the Alliance’s coordinating institution, Polytechnic Institute of Porto, the meeting was attended by more than 90 representatives from all partner universities and associated partners. The intense agenda
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
