Michal Zych

Back in Olomouc: My Experience As Aurora Student Ambassador

Written on 22. 2. 2025. Posted in Events, Students.

The Aurora Student Conference is a unique occasion for students from Aurora universities to meet in-person and exchange on topics addressing the opportunities and challenges for our students. The 2025 edition took place between 27 and 29 January 2025 at the Palacky University Olomouc (UP) in the Czech Republic. It welcomed 50 Aurora Student Council (ASC) members and Student Ambassadors across Aurora universities on the Olomouc campus. Throwback to the two-day intensive, student-led and student-focused...

UP bude i nadále zastoupena v nejvyšším vedení aliance Aurora

Written on 19. 2. 2025. Posted in Aktuality.

Univerzita Innsbruck hostí v těchto dnech mezinárodní vědeckou konferenci sítě Aurora The Role of Higher Education in Peacebuilding. Rektor Univerzity Palackého a prezident Aurory Martin Procházka při této příležitosti jednal s rektorkou Univerzity Innsbruck Veronikou Sexl, která se po konci jeho prezidentského mandátu ujme vedení Aurory. Během setkání se věnovali přípravám na předání agendy a zároveň zabezpečení kontinuity účasti Univerzity Palackého ve vedení Aurory jak na úrovni globální...

Watch online the Aurora International Scientific Conference on The Role of Higher Education in Peacebuilding

Written on 19. 2. 2025. Posted in CDS-Network, Events.

The First Aurora International Scientific Conference on “The Role of Higher Education in Peacebuilding” (17–21 February, 2025) braves the current war-mongering times by bringing together 300 scientists researching our prospects for peace all over the globe. On this occasion, Palacký University Rector and Aurora President Martin Procházka held talks with the Rector of the University of Innsbruck, Veronika Sexl, who will take over the leadership of Aurora at the end of his presidential...

Discover the beauty of Copenhagen and gain new experiences at Copenhagen Business School’s summer schools and BIP programmes

Written on 11. 2. 2025. Posted in Featured, Students.

Aurora offers students the opportunity to go to the following summer schools and BIP programmes organised by Copenhagen Business School, one of the most prestigious and largest business schools in Europe. CBS is known for its innovative approach to teaching, combining theoretical knowledge with practical experience. The school focuses on developing students’ critical thinking, entrepreneurial skills and global awareness. It has strong links with the business community and its graduates are...

UP hostí Studentskou konferenci Aurory

Written on 29. 1. 2025. Posted in Aktuality.

Na padesát členů Studentské rady evropské univerzitní sítě Aurora spolu se studentskými ambasadory členských univerzit se v těchto dnech setkává na Univerzitě Palackého. Diskutují o tom, jak Auroru a její nabídku vnímají studentky a studenti, a jakou roli hrají studenti v evropských univerzitních aliancích. Seznámí se s rolí studentských ambasadorů, jejich očekáváními, výzvami a možnostmi dalšího rozvoje. Účastníci se také zúčastní workshopu zaměřeného na pochopení hodnot studentů a jejich přesvědčení....

UP hosts the Aurora Student Conference 2025

Written on 29. 1. 2025. Posted in Events, Students.

For the next two days, close to 50 Aurora Student Council members and Aurora Student Ambassadors from Aurora universities gather on the campus in Olomouc for an intensive programme focused on: 🔎 Getting to know Aurora from the students’ perspective 🌍 Understanding students’ role in a European university alliance through an open Q&A session with the Aurora Student Council 🎓 Integrating the Aurora Student Ambassadors programme, expectations, challenges and the way forward 📚 Comprehending...

Prepare your postdoc stay at University Alliance Ruhr

Written on 27. 1. 2025. Posted in Students.

Research Explorer Ruhr (RER) is a program for international early postdocs (to-be) interested in exploring the research landscape of the University Alliance Ruhr. The program is conducted entirely in English, and the invitation includes travel expenses and accommodation. The application phase runs until 16 February 2025. The professors at Ruhr-University Bochum, TU Dortmund University and University of Duisburg-Essen offer to host one guest at their institute. During this time, you can work out...

Aurora Peace Conference received over 180 academic paper submissions!

Written on 27. 1. 2025. Posted in CDS-Network, Events.

The First Aurora International Scientific Conference on “The Role of Higher Education in Peacebuilding” (17-21 February, 2025) braves the current war-mongering times by bringing together 150 scientists researching our prospects for peace all over the globe. The conference is organised by Task Team 7.4, ‘Creation of Karazin University Peace Education Hub’, led by Palacky University and Dr. Selma Porobic, to support ongoing Aurora peace-building efforts at Karazin University...

Call for Incentive Research Collaboration

Written on 14. 1. 2025. Posted in Academics, Featured, Students.

The second year of the open call of the Aurora alliance aims to contribute to closer cooperation between European universities. Up to 25,000 euros can be obtained for a joint international projects. The call also supports the organization of thematic summer schools, with an amount of up to 20,000 euros. The third supported activity is short-term mobilities aimed at young scientists. In last year’s call, three projects connected with UP succeeded. This call will be repeated on an annual basis...

Získejte podporu na projekty nebo letní školy v otevřené výzvě Aurory

Written on 14. 1. 2025. Posted in Aktuality.

Přispět k užší spolupráci mezi evropskými univerzitami má druhý ročník otevřené výzvy aliance Aurora. Na společný mezinárodní projekt v ní lze získat až 25 000 euro. Výzva podporuje také pořádání tematických letních škol, a to částkou do 20 000 eur. Třetí podpořenou aktivitou jsou krátkodobé mobility zaměřené na mladé vědce. V loňské výzvě uspěly tři projekty spojené s UP. Společné výzkumné projekty Podporu ve výši až 25 000 euro na dva roky může získat projekt, do nějž se zapojí výzkumníci...

Author: Michal Zych