Deadline for application: Erasmus Library staff training week 2024_ at IUAV_Venice Italy
2024-07-15 | IUAV, Venice, Italy
The IUAV Library in collaboration with IUAV International Relations Office, is organizing the 1st International Library Staff Training Week from 14th to 18th October 2024 in Venice.
IUAV Library invites library staff members (librarians, information specialists, etc) to share ideas, knowledge and expertise.
The programme includes a presentation and a visit at IUAV Library System (IUAV Library and the Archivio Progetti), an architectural tour of IUAV University buildings and study visits of other libraries, all located in the enchanting historical centre of Venice.

Deadline for application: 15 July 2024.
Language: English

More information at: www.iuav.it/internationalstaffweek

PIONEER Blended Intensive Programme (Erasmus+) on Cybersecurity
2024-08-05 - 2024-08-16 | Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Zlin, Czech Republic
Exciting news for students passionate about cybersecurity! PIONEER partners, including Tomas Bata University in Zlin, ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon, University of Žilina and potentially University of Gustave Eiffel and LAUREA, are collaborating to bring you a unique learning opportunity.
For more information click here

Symposium on Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on Future Communities
2024-08-19 - 2024-08-23 | LAUREA, Finland
The Symposium on Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on Future Communities will be hosted in collaboration with American and European experts from the industry and academia.
Event Dates: 19th – 23rd August 2024 (Registration closed on May 31st 2024)
Event Hosts: Laurea University of Applied Sciences, Finland, and Nazareth University, USA
EU Pioneer Alliance Partners: Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Czech Republic; Avans University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands; and University of Zilina, Slovakia.
Location of the event: Laurea University of Applied Sciences, Vanha Maantie 9, 02650, Espoo, Finland
Participants’ profile: Interested experts from the AI industry and academia, with students, trainers, and decision makers.

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Symposium will be hosted in collaboration with American and European experts from industry and academia. The Symposium is aimed at exploring the impact of AI on Future Cities and Communities and stimulating a thought-provoking journey into the world of AI and its profound impact on the modern world.
Join us for an immersive 5 days where leading experts, thought leaders, educators and industry pioneers will explore the positive impacts: ethical, educational, and policy dimensions of Artificial Intelligence across the globe. The Symposium will include keynote speeches, panels, workshops, and engaging discussions focused on AI in the digital era and how AI aligns with human values and benefits all.
The AI Symposium will be complemented by a 2-day of expert Cyber Security training offered by CyberSecPro Digital Europe Programme project. The training is recommended for all participants of the Symposium since it is a component that will make a full physical week of the EU Erasmus partners’ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP). Before the physical week, an online mandatory preparatory session will be hosted in June, and it is required for all EU participants to receive grants for their BIP participation. EU partners can redeem Erasmus+ staff training grants from their institutions if they are accepted to join this event.
Overarching Theme: Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on Future Communities
Objectives:

To learn the foundation of the AI in a Digital Era
To explore the transformative impact of AI on the future cities and communities
To ponder on the ethical considerations and responsible AI developments
To explore solutions of AI impact on the field of education
To discuss the role of education and policy in shaping AI’s future
To envision a future where AI can align with human values and benefits all.

Takeaways from the programme

Exclusive Insights from the Forefront of AI: Seize the opportunity to gain unparalleled insights into the future of artificial intelligence from world-renowned experts. Missing this symposium means missing out on cutting-edge knowledge that could influence the direction of your projects and research.
Networking with a Global AI Community: This Symposium is a rare gathering of international AI professionals, academics, and industry leaders. The chance to build valuable connections here is unparalleled, offering pathways to collaborative ventures and insights into global AI trends.
One-Week Intensive Format: The programme allows for focused learning and deeper knowledge acquisition within a manageable timeframe.
Hands-On Learning and Future Visioning: Engage in immersive workshops and discussions that tackle real-world AI applications, ethical considerations, and the envisioning of AI’s future. This Symposium is not just about where AI is today; it will suggest where it can take us tomorrow. Missing it is missing the chance to be part of shaping our future.
Deep Dive into AI and Cybersecurity: The programme offers a comprehensive understanding of both AI and cybersecurity, ultimately equipping you to leverage your know-how of the intersection of these two fields.

The Symposium Programme

all details: click here

Scientific Café: Mobility
2024-09-24 12:00 - 13:30 (Europe/Bratislava)
More information available here: InCITIES Mobility – Scientific Cafe – 24.09.2024

DEADLINE FOR APPLYING 04th October 2024_Blended Intensive Programme (BIP)_ Cities Futures - Interdisciplinary Challenges,
2024-10-04
Under the scope of the project InCITIES, ISCTE is organizing a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP)/school pilot entitled Cities Futures – Interdisciplinary Challenges, that will run from the end of October 2024 to January 2025.
Please find below the details of this BIP/school pilot:
What:

Cities Futures – Interdisciplinary Challenges, within the wider topic of Inclusive, Sustainable and Resilient Cities.
Based on the principles of the Learning by Developing (LbD) pedagogical model, the BIP/school pilot includes modules, but not only, on:
Futurism – cities foresight
Information, Data Visualization and Accessibility for User Decision Making
Design thinking for envisioning cities futures focused on the LbD challenges
Transport innovation – Sustainable Urban Development
Human centred Artificial Intelligence
Sensing mobility data
Intermediate presentations of the challenges proposed by the associated partners
Hackathon Future Cities From Vivid Reality: Inclusive and Sustainable and Challenges in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area

Where:

Hybrid format with the duration of 12 weeks: 9 online modules (2h each), followed by 1 week on-site (20h) .

When:

The ISCTE winter school pilot happens in the 1st semester of 2024-2025 academic year and is scheduled for end of October 2024 to January 2025.
The on-site course in Lisbon will be held on week of 20th to 24th of January 2025.

To Whom:

All educational levels – Target of at least 15 bachelor, master and/or PhD students, including some from partnering institutions (with Erasmus+ BIP travel and accommodation funding).
The maximum number of students is 30.
6 ECTS, i.e. the equivalent of 150 working hours, including reading, attending online and on-site course, related visits, and preparing contributions

Who:

ISCTE: Coordinator, host, and content provider;
LAUREA – LbD process support and content provider;
UNIZA – content provider

How:

ISCTE school pilot focuses on Interdisciplinary Challenges related to Cities Futures towards developing consciousness and agency for building Cities Futures.

Concrete and authentic real-life challenges proposed by the InCITIES Associated Partners: Comboios de Portugal, Wegenblocks, and Inovar Autismo, through putting in practice the LbD pedagogical model.

Participants will present the results in the final in-presence session of the Hackathon Future Cities From Vivid Reality: Inclusive and Sustainable and Challenges in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area.

More information:
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Erasmus Library staff training week 2024_ at IUAV_Venice Italy
2024-10-14 - 2024-10-18 | IUAV, Venice, Italy

WEBINAR: European Hackathon 2025: Shaping the Future of Sustainable Logistics
2024-10-21
European Hackathon 2025: Shaping the Future of Sustainable Logistics
For more information, attend the webinar on October 21, 2024 or contact: european.hackathon@univ-eiffel.fr
.

more information on our website

DEADLINE for European Hackathon 2025: Shaping the Future of Sustainable Logistics
2024-10-24
European Hackathon 2025: Shaping the Future of Sustainable Logistics
To participate, students should register with their university’s international relations department by October 24, 2024.

more information on our website

Submission deadline for the abstracts: Conference on Pluricentric Languages and their Non-Dominant Varieties
2024-11-15
11th conference on Pluricentric Languages and their Non-Dominant Varieties
Pluricentric Languages and Power: At the Crossroads of Legacies
The International Working Group on Non-Dominant Varieties of Pluricentric Languages (WGNDV) is pleased to announce its 11th conference on Pluricentric Languages and their Non-Dominant Varieties, with the title Pluricentric Languages and Power: At the Crossroads of Legacies, to be held at the Iscte – University Institute of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal, and online (hybrid mode) from 22 to 24 May 2025.
The event is organised by the Center for Research and Studies in Sociology at the Iscte – University Institute of Lisbon (CIES-Iscte), the Research Center for General and Applied Linguistics at the University of Coimbra (CELGA-ILTEC), and the Programme in Portuguese as a Foreign Language/Second Language at the Faculty of Arts of the University of Lisbon.
The main objective of the 11th WGNDV conference is to extend our knowledge on pluricentric languages and theory. To that end, we welcome scholars, policy makers, and other civil society actors from all over the world to provide their insights into the linguistic situation, the specific characteristics of pluricentric languages and their varieties, and their relevance for pluricentric theory.

IMPORTANT DATES
Submission deadline for the abstracts: November 15, 2024
Notification of acceptance after reviewing the abstracts: December 15, 2024
Early-bird registration deadline for presenters: February 15, 2025
Late-bird registration deadline for presenters: March 15, 2025
Registration deadline for attendance only (no presentation): April 15, 2025
Deadline for sending the recorded presentation
(online presentations only): April 30, 2025

ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Ana Raquel Matias (Iscte – University Institute of Lisbon, Portugal)
Máté Huber (University of Szeged, Hungary)
Tanara Zingano Kuhn (University of Coimbra, Portugal)

To contact the organising committee, please send an email to pcl2025@iscte-iul.pt

WEBSITE

A New Research Platform for European Cities. The Pioneer Alliance on SDG11
2024-12-10 | European Parliament
We invite you to attend the event “A New Research Platform for European Cities. The Pioneer Alliance on SDG11”, organised by Università Iuav di Venezia in collaboration with the Veneto Region, to be held in Brussels on December 10, 2024.
The event will bring together experts, researchers, and institutions to examine the opportunities for research offered by the PIONEER Alliance, and engage in discussions and initiate collaborations in anticipation of new European funding and projects.
Program

Morning: Inaugural session at the European Parliament, with speeches from institutional and academic representatives. (language: Italian)
Afternoon: Thematic workshops and operational sessions at the Veneto Region’s office in Brussels. (language: English)
Conclusion: Networking Cocktail.

A detailed copy of the program is here.
Registration
Seats are limited for both the morning and afternoon events. We invite you to register at this link: https://forms.gle/g9hJeWaNFNE7gP5W9
To access the European Parliament, accreditation will be required. All details are available in the registration form.
Looking forward to your participation,

FULL PAPERS SUBMISSION: TRANSCOM, 16th International Scientific Conference on Sustainable, Modern, and Safe Transport
2025-01-10
TRANSCOM, International Scientific Conference on Sustainable, Modern, and Safe Transport, aims to establish and expand international contacts and cooperation. The main purpose of the conference is to provide young scientists with an encouraging and stimulating environment in which they present the results of their research to the scientific community. TRANSCOM has been organised regularly every other year since 1995. Between 160 and 400 young researchers and scientists regularly participate in the event.
The conference is organised for PhD students and young scientists up to the age of 35 and their tutors. Young workers are expected to present the results they had achieved.
More information available here.
CALL FOR PAPERS

Contact
To contact us for all support requests, please use the following details:

University of Zilina
Department for Science & Research
Univerzitna 8215/1
010 26 Zilina
Slovakia
e-mail: transcom@uniza.sk

Blended Intensive Programme (BIP)_ Cities Futures – Interdisciplinary Challenges_on-site course
2025-01-20 - 2025-01-24 | LISBON

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION “Higher education leadership in Europe – Empowering individuals and teams to drive institutional and societal transformation”
2025-01-31 | LAUREA, Finland
International Week
PIONEER professional development programme on “Higher education leadership in Europe – Empowering individuals and teams to drive institutional and societal transformation”

Are you excited to learn more about leadership in higher education in Europe? Do you want to develop your professional understanding of the subject? Are you interested in inspiring and motivating your colleagues and team members, stimulating their thinking and broadening their horizons for the greater good? Do you see potential for institutional change through leadership development at your own university?
If your answer is ‘yes’ to one or more of the above questions, then the Higher Education Leadership in Europe professional development programme is for you.
The programme is based on the idea that leadership – both as a field of study and as a practical skill – encompasses the ability of an individual, group or organisation to lead, influence or guide other individuals, teams or whole organisations, and in so doing influence societal developments.
Good leadership cares for staff members, enhances their social safety and well-being, and promotes diversity, equity, equality, inclusion and belonging.

For more information click here
Sign up

Registration Deadline for Tomas Bata University International Week 2025
2025-02-28 | UTB
We are pleased to invite you to the Tomas Bata University International Week 2025, which will take place from 7 to 11 April 2025 in Zlín, Czech Republic.
This exciting week is designed for International Office staff and academics involved in international relations, Erasmus+ programs, and student/staff mobility. The program will feature engaging discussions on internationalization, networking opportunities, and interactive workshops, alongside presentations from our five faculties:

Faculty of Technology
Faculty of Management and Economics
Faculty of Multimedia Communications
Faculty of Humanities
Faculty of Applied Informatics

The week also includes social activities, a creative workshop, a well-being session, and a trip to local sights, providing ample opportunities to connect, learn, and exchange ideas.
Participation is free of charge, and priority will be given to applicants from PIONEER institutions.
📅 Registration Deadline: 28 February 2025
👉 Register here: forms.office.com/Pages/Re…
If you are coming under Erasmus+ Staff Mobility for Training (STT), please use the registration form. For those planning to join under Erasmus+ Staff Mobility for Teaching (STA), kindly contact the relevant faculty coordinator.
Should you have any questions, feel free to contact us at staffexchange@utb.cz.
We look forward to welcoming you to Zlín!

PIONEER Festival at the University of Žilina (UNIZA)
2025-03-19 | University of Zilina, Univerzitná 8215/1, Žilina, 01026, Slovakia (Slovak Republic)
Invitation to the Intercultural Day at UNIZA

Blended Intensive Programme (BIP): "Exchanging Good Practices in the International Education Field"
2025-03-31 - 2025-04-04, 2025-05-13
Date: March-May 2025.
Dates On-site component: 31st March – 4 th April 2025 Virtual component: 13th May 2025 (parallel sessions: faculty and staff)

Organisation: UHU – University of Huelva ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon UTB – Tomas Bata University in Zlín
Description:
The University of Huelva organizes a BIP focused on international education both from an academic and institutional perspective. Staff from IO and lecturers interested in internationalization are welcomed to join this BIP. As a PIONEER Alliance member, the UHU will try to promote internalization (WP2) and outline an International Plan that establishes the common features among the PIONEER member institutions. With this BIP programme, the University of Huelva plans to design the implementation of a common strategy that will allow the Consortium members, as well as common universities and institutions, to work in an international model promoting not only the usual Erasmus+ Programme exchanges but also a possible staff scheme to foster the internationalization of its staff members.
Application period: closed

POSTERS SUBMISSION: TRANSCOM, 16th International Scientific Conference on Sustainable, Modern, and Safe Transport
2025-04-04
TRANSCOM, International Scientific Conference on Sustainable, Modern, and Safe Transport, aims to establish and expand international contacts and cooperation. The main purpose of the
conference is to provide young scientists with an encouraging and stimulating environment in which they present the results of their research to the scientific community. TRANSCOM has been organised regularly every other year since 1995. Between 160 and 400 young researchers and scientists regularly participate in the event.
The conference is organised for PhD students and young scientists up to the age of 35 and their tutors. Young workers are expected to present the results they had achieved.
Mor
e information available here.
CALL FOR PAPERS

Contact
To contact us for all support requests, please use the following details:

University of Zilina
Department for Science & Research
Univerzitna 8215/1
010 26 Zilina
Slovakia
e-mail: transcom@uniza.sk

Tomas Bata University International Week 2025
2025-04-11 | UTB
Tomas Bata University International Week 2025, which will take place from 7 to 11 April 2025 in Zlín, Czech Republic.
This exciting week is designed for International Office staff and academics involved in international relations, Erasmus+ programs, and student/staff mobility. The program will feature engaging discussions on internationalization, networking opportunities, and interactive workshops, alongside presentations from our five faculties:

Faculty of Technology
Faculty of Management and Economics
Faculty of Multimedia Communications
Faculty of Humanities
Faculty of Applied Informatics

The week also includes social activities, a creative workshop, a well-being session, and a trip to local sights, providing ample opportunities to connect, learn, and exchange ideas.
Participation is free of charge, and priority will be given to applicants from PIONEER institutions.
📅 Registration Deadline: 28 February 2025
👉 Register here: forms.office.com/Pages/Re…
If you are coming under Erasmus+ Staff Mobility for Training (STT), please use the registration form. For those planning to join under Erasmus+ Staff Mobility for Teaching (STA), kindly contact the relevant faculty coordinator.
Should you have any questions, feel free to contact us at staffexchange@utb.cz.
We look forward to welcoming you to Zlín!

Sustainable Global Competence in Swiss Higher Education Save the date: 15 & 16 May, 2025 in Lugano
2025-05-15 - 2025-05-16
Save the date: 15 & 16 May, 2025 in Lugano
Marking the end of our Movetia-funded project Developing a Sustainable Global Competence Certificate in Switzerland, the Swiss Global Competence Lab is excited to host an international
symposium entitled Sustainable Global Competence in Swiss Higher Education on 15 & 16 May, 2025, at SUPSI campus in Lugano. The symposium will bring together various stakeholders within higher education to explore the following topics related to global competence development: the role of theoretical concepts, multilingualism, and international exposure. We invite you to join us for an engaging event filled with plenary sessions, roundtable and panel discussions. Your participation will be invaluable as we work together to shape the future of global competence in higher education
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TRANSCOM, 16th International Scientific Conference on Sustainable, Modern, and Safe Transport
2025-05-21 - 2025-05-23 | SLOVAKIA

"Higher education leadership in Europe – Empowering individuals and teams to drive institutional and societal transformation"
2025-06-02 - 2025-06-06 | LAUREA, Finland

PIONEERing Leadership: A Collaborative Workshop for Transformation in Higher Education
2025-09-09 - 2025-09-10 | TH Köln, Germany
September 9-10, 2025 at TH Köln, Germany
More than forty representatives from all PIONEER partner institutions are meeting at TH Köln from September 9-10, 2025 for a dynamic workshop focused on shaping the future of transformative leadership in higher education.
As part of the PIONEER Alliance’s Work Package 3 “Transformative Leadership”, the workshop offers a unique opportunity to explore how PIONEER Universities can develop their leadership and joint collaboration to enhance their role as catalysts for inclusive, sustainable, and resilient urban development.
TH Köln, Germany

BFH International Staff Week 2025
2025-11-24 - 2025-11-27 | BFH, Bern University of Applied Sciences, Bern, Switzerland
Bern University of Applied Sciences BFH will host an International Staff Week from 24 to 27 November 2025, themed “pathways to sustainable cities and communities”.

To programme and registration: BFH International Staff Week 2025

Expect a variety of PIONEER-relevant interactive workshops and networking opportunities. Participants will have the chance to learn more about BFH as a place for studying, teaching, and research through visits to various BFH sites across the Canton of Bern, including labs and research facilities.

Highlights in the programme include:
✔️ A keynote from Prof. Dr Christian Erik Pohl, TdLab at ETH Zurich, who will speak about “Real World Laboratories as learning opportunities”.
✔️ Project Space: a session on Tuesday, where BFH staff present their project ideas and seek interested individuals from the PIONEER alliance for potential collaboration. Please read the detailed project descriptions on the event website carefully and sign up for this session the same way as for the workshops (or opt out) to discuss the potential research or teaching project that interests you.
✔️ An opportunity to meet stakeholders from the BFH ecosystem during site visits on Thursday.
BFH International Staff Week is open to lecturers, researchers and project staff from the PIONEER alliance, staff from their International Offices, as well as representatives of other BFH partner institutions.

Iuav International Staff Week 2025
2025-12-15 - 2025-12-18 | IUAV, Venice, Italy
European universities: opportunities and challenges
Iuav International Staff Week will be dedicated to the evolving role of European universities, in the frame of both educational and research activities. Throughout the 4-day event, participants will experience workshops, networking opportunities and on-site visits to discover Università Iuav di Venezia and the city.
Up to 25 participants will be admitted.
Priority will be given to Pioneer partner universities.
PROGRAMME:
https://www.iuav.it/it/eventi/iuav-international-staff-week
Contacts
Global Learning Office
global.learning@iuav.it
+390412571756

Laurea International Week 2026 & PIONEER Festival
2026-01-26 - 2026-01-30 | LAUREA, Finland
📅 26–30 January 2026📍 Laurea University of Applied Sciences, FinlandCampuses: Tikkurila (26–27 Jan) & Leppävaara (28–30 Jan)
Event highlights:
Joint event with JobFest 2026 and the PIONEER Alliance Festival
Theme: Together towards a hope-centred future working life
Organised as Laurea begins its chairmanship of the PIONEER Alliance (2026)
Open to staff from partner institutions, students, and employers
Focus on international competence development, career prospects, and the role of hope and resilience in future working life
Networking opportunities between students, companies, and PIONEER partners
Presentations from partner universities at JobFest
Key speakers:
Dr. Mika Launikari – Laurea Local Coordinator for PIONEER
Mrs. Saara Suominen – Specialist, Company Cooperation
Mrs. Sini Aalto-Friman – Senior Specialist, International Services
Mrs. Riikka Lindholm – Head of International Services

🗓️ Registration deadline: 14 November 2025

PROGRAMME:
https://www.laurea.fi/en/current-topics/events/international-week/

Contacts
Sini Aalto-Friman
Specialist, International affairs
sini.aalto-friman@laurea.fi
Tel 09 8868 7622
