Niels Hexspoor

Aurora’s MoU on Sharing Infrastructure and Resources paves the way for research collaboration

Written on 1. 11. 2023. Posted in Academics, CDS-Network.

On October 17th, the signing of the Aurora Research Infrastructure and Resources Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was one of the highlights of the Aurora Fall Biannual 2023. Thirteen Aurora universities, including the Aurora Associate partners and the Université Paris-Est Créteil, signed under this significant commitment to research collaboration within the Aurora Alliance. The MoU serves a clear purpose and has two main objectives. Firstly, the MoU defines the intentions of partner universities...

Looking back at the Aurora Fall Biannual 2023

Written on 27. 10. 2023. Posted in Academics, CDS-Network, Events, Featured, Students.

Last month, Palacký University Olomouc hosted the Aurora Fall Biannual 2023 on October 17th and 18th for in Olomouc, Czechia. The event brought together over 200 participants hailing from 18 universities from within the Aurora community and beyond. Watch the Aurora Fall Biannual aftermovie The Aurora Fall Biannual focused on taking stock of Aurora’s achievements as part of the European Universities initiative. These European developments took center stage in the plenary sessions and panels: Aurora...

Call for Papers: Scholarly Book on Suburban Studies

Written on 6. 10. 2023. Posted in Students.

We invite proposals for a forthcoming scholarly book on suburban studies. This interdisciplinary book aims to explore the complex, diverse, and dynamic nature of suburbs, their histories, and their futures. The book will seek to engage with a wide range of topics and themes related to sub/urban spaces, cultures, politics, and environments. Call for Papers: Scholarly Book on Suburban Studies We welcome proposals from scholars across various disciplines, including but not limited to literature,...

CALL FOR PAPERS: Transdisciplinary Conference on Sub/urban Studies

Written on 6. 10. 2023. Posted in Academics.

We invite scholars and researchers from various disciplines to submit papers for an upcoming interdisciplinary conference on Suburban Studies that takes place on May 13-14, 2024 at Palacký University, Olomouc, Czech Republic. The conference aims to explore the intersection between various scholarly fields and the suburban experience, and how literature and other media have portrayed, shaped, and reflected suburban life and its evolution. Transdisciplinary Conference on Sub/urban Studies Suburbanization...

Aurora’s European University programme secured continued funding

Written on 10. 7. 2023. Posted in Academics, CDS-Network, Featured, Students.

Aurora’s European University programme secured continued funding Palacký University Olomouc is delighted to announce that the Aurora European University programme has secured a second round of funding under the 2023 European Universities Initiative Call by the European Commission. This ensures that Aurora can deepen its existing cooperation and continue its mission in higher education transformation. Michal Malacka, Vice-rector for strategy and external relations commented that: “Aurora’s...

Aurora Student Council

Written on 18. 6. 2023. Posted in Students.

Aurora Student Council The Aurora Student Council is made up of representatives from across the Aurora Universities, working to support and help advise the Aurora universities’ senior management to help drive its collective ambitions forward. Each university is represented by two students. As a council, the ASC is committed to the social impact of our activities, with a common interest in the SDGs, engaging our student communities in everything we do. You can read more about the the Aurora...

Aurora Student Ambassador Program

Written on 18. 6. 2023. Posted in Students.

Aurora Student Ambassador Program Do you want to broaden your horizons? Are you looking to meet students from all over Europe and develop your personal and professional competences? In that case the Aurora Student Ambassador programme is perfect for you. The Aurora Student Ambassador programme is the easiest way for you to engage with the Aurora project. At the center of the activities are a series of online and in-person workshops that will focus on developing your professional skills and...

The Aurora Student Conference brought together the Aurora Student Community

Written on 16. 6. 2023. Posted in Academics, Students.

We are thrilled to share the highlights of the Aurora Student Conference, organized by Palacky University Olomouc on the 26th of May. The conference brought together the diverse layers of Aurora Student representation and was organized to foster connections, building a strong sense of community among students. Held in conjunction with the Aurora Creative Writing Workshop, the Aurora Student Conference provided a unique opportunity for participants to engage with fellow Aurora students, from across...

Looking back at the inspiring Aurora Creative Writing Workshop

Written on 16. 6. 2023. Posted in Academics, Students.

From the 22nd to the 26th of May 2023, Palacký University Olomouc and the University of East Anglia joined hands to host the Aurora Creative Writing Workshop. In a testament to the power of collaboration, the Department of English and American Studies of Palacký University Olomouc, and the esteemed School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing of the University of East Anglia partnered to deliver an exceptional Creative Writing Workshop. This event embodied the spirit of international cooperation,...

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