Events
Join the Conference “Investing in Europe’s Future: Funding Pathways for Higher Education” in the European Parliament
We are pleased to invite you to an upcoming high-level conference Investing in Europe’s Future: Funding Pathways for Higher Education, co-organized by Krzysztof Hetman (MEP), Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin, Business & Science Poland, and the ATHENA European University Alliance. The keynote speech will be
Join the Creativity in Engineering Summer School “MAKERS 5.0.” in Vilnius
If you’ve ever dreamed of mastering rapid prototyping techniques, this is your chance – join the Creativity in Engineering summer school MAKERS 5.0, organised by VILNIUS TECH Creativity and Innovation Centre “LinkMenų fabrikas”. We invite beginner-level students to dive deeper into the world of 3D
EMINENT Welcome Day in Siegen
On April 9, the University of Siegen warmly welcomed the second EMINENT cohort as they began their second semester. As part of a diverse and engaging Welcome Day, students were introduced to an informative program designed to prepare them for the months ahead. The event
Successful ATHENA BIP Staff Week “Enhancing Doctoral Education”
From 16 to 20 March 2026, representatives from academia, doctoral support and university management within the ATHENA European University Alliance met at the University of Siegen to discuss the further development of doctoral training and cross-disciplinary skills. The focus was on comparing different approaches, exchanging
Three Major Scientific Conferences in Orléans in 2026: A Hub for Innovation and Collaboration
The University of Orléans and Le Studium, Loire Valley Institute of Advanced Studies will host three high-profile international conferences in 2026, attracting researchers, industry leaders, and scholars from around the world. These events showcase cutting-edge research across energy sustainability, neuroscience, and sport psychology and are
Spring School : Advanced Imaging Techniques
Advanced Imaging Techniques: From Data Acquisition to Deep Learning ATHENA is pleased to support the Spring School “Advanced Imaging Techniques: From Data Acquisition to Deep Learning”, an intensive five-day training program dedicated to modern imaging methods and image processing, from fundamental concepts to cutting-edge applications.
BIP – Science to Business: Your Chemistry Journey
From analytical chemistry to scientific entrepreneurship The Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) – Science to Business: Your Chemistry Journey offers an innovative international learning experience at the interface of analytical chemistry, quality standards, and entrepreneurship. Hosted by the University of Orléans (Institute of Technology), this programme
Developing an Entrepreneurial Mind-set for PhD Candidates
Online | 11–13 March 2026 | English ATHENA is pleased to announce an online training course in English dedicated to PhD candidates who wish to explore entrepreneurship, innovation, and the valorisation of research. This three-day webinar aims to help doctoral students develop an entrepreneurial mind-set
ERASMUS+ STAFF WEEK: Enhancing Doctoral Education in the ATHENA Alliance
The ATHENA team, House of Young Talents and the International Office of the University of Siegen look forward to welcome you for our Blended Intensive Program (BIP) in Siegen! We will focus on enhancing doctoral education in the ATHENA Alliance.By sharing best practices and comparing
Apply for ATHENA’s European Master EMINENT
The Erasmus Mundus Master’s programme EMINENT (European Master on Embedded Intelligence Nanosystems Engineering) offers attractive scholarships for its best applicants. Four ATHENA universities — the University of Siegen, the Hellenic Mediterranean University, the University of Orléans, and VILNIUS TECH — collaborate in this joint degree
Join the ATHENA Sustainable Production Networking Event at UMCS
Maria Curie-Skłodowska University as the leader of the Sustainable Production Cluster would like to kindly invite you to join our online networking meeting, where we will present our latest developments, projects, research idea and possibilities of cooperation in the field of sustainability. During the meeting,
IVEC 2025 Hosted by HMU
The IVEC 2025 conference brought together educational leaders focused on virtual exchange (VE) to promote peace education, civic action, and student engagement in societal issues IVEC highlighted VE’s role in addressing stereotypes, fostering intercultural communication, and helping students become global-minded citizens capable of conflict transformation
Join our new ATHENA Staff Week in Orléans, France !
ATHENA European University invites administrative staff from all partner institutions to take part in an enriching International Staff Week hosted by the University of Orléans. Designed for professionals working in student services—including health, sports, culture, disability support, career development, and related fields—this event offers an
Call for participation in 3rd International Symposium on Specialized Translation and Interpreting at UMCS
Invitation The Department of Hispanic Studies at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) is pleased to invite all specialists in Translation and/or Specialized Interpreting to the 3rd International Symposium on Specialized Translation and Interpreting (III Simposio Internacional de Traducción e Interpretación), which will be held online on
EMINENT Welcome Days 2025
From October 1st to 2nd, the EMINENT Welcome Days took place on the beautiful island of Crete. We welcomed 26 new students from various countries, including Brazil, Mexico, Ecuador, Portugal, Egypt, Nigeria, Pakistan, Iran, Thailand, and India. This new group of students is not only
Quantum Computing and the Second Quantum Revolution: an Introduction
14:00 CET – “Quantum Computing and the Second Quantum Revolution: an Introduction”with Prof. Leonidas Tsetseris, National Technical University of Athens, Greece. These talks are part of the ATHENA European University initiative, co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, and hosted by the International Relations
2025: the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology
13:00 CET – “2026: the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology”with Prof. George Kavoulakis, Hellenic Mediterranean University, Greece. These talks are part of the ATHENA European University initiative, co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, and hosted by the International Relations Office of
Call for Participants: Join the Winter School in Vilnius for Creative Students!
The Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Program – “Winter School of Sound and Vision 2.0: Immersive music video creation” offers a unique opportunity for students to develop filming, editing, cinematographic lighting, sound recording, design, and other important skills in video content creation. Winter School is implemented in
Shared Resources Directory
We are happy to announce the launch of our newly updated Shared Resources Directory (SRD). The SRD is a unique platform designed to support researchers and academics across the ATHENA network. It serves as a hub for fostering new ideas, strengthening collaboration, and exploring the
ΑΤΗΕΝΑ Podcast – Eminent Postgraduate Students
Listen to the 2nd ATHENA European Podcast: Athena European University joint MSc degree, the students view.
