Niels Hexspoor

War in Ukraine: Rector’s Statement regarding our Aurora Partners V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University

Written on 3. 3. 2022. Posted in Academics, CDS-Network.

Below please find the statement of our Rector Martin Procházka on the current situation in Ukraine, in relation to our Aurora partnership with V.N Karazin Kharkiv National University. Dear Aurora Alliance Presidents, and Aurora Alliance Associate Universities’ Presidents I would like to voice my concerns and deep disappointment regarding the ongoing Russian Federation’s invasion of Ukraine and the gross violation of international law. I have great fears – not only for the citizens of Ukraine...

Czech for Beginners – Free Online Course

Written on 25. 2. 2022. Posted in Academics, CDS-Network, Events, Students.

Would you like to learn how to say “strč prst skrz krk” , and do you want to start learning a Slavonic language? Than this is the course for you! Through this online course of Czech for beginners, you will start your discovery of the Czech language, and learn all the necessary basics. This class could be an ideal preparation for a stay in the Czech Republic, for example on an Erasmus Exchange, an Aurora Mobility, or even a holiday. The Czech for Beginners course will comprise of ten one-hour...

International Mountain Conference at the University of Innsbruck

Written on 17. 2. 2022. Posted in Academics, Events, Students.

We´d like to call your attention and invite you to take part in the International Mountain Conference International Mountain Conference – #IMC2022. The IMC2022 will take place from September 11 – 15 2022 in Innsbruck, Austria. It provides an excellent opportunity for experts from different disciplines to discuss mountain-related issues in a cross-disciplinary setting with flexible session formats. The key goals of the conference are to synthesize and enhance our understanding of mountain systems,...

Aurora Social Entrepreneurship Summer University at Copenhagen Business School, 27th June – 15th July

Written on 16. 2. 2022. Posted in Events, Students.

This summer, Copenhagen Business School will, for the first time, hold the Aurora Social Entrepreneurship Summer University between the 27th of June and the 15th of July). Sign up now! There are six reserved spots for students from UPOL. You can take the course free of cost and can also apply for an Aurora travel grant to cover your travel and hotel cost. There are two different courses (both give 7.5 ECTS), one introductory course for bachelor students and one business modeling course for...

UP Aurora Course Overview for 2022

Written on 4. 2. 2022. Posted in Students.

For the upcoming Summer and Winter Semester Palacký University Olomouc welcomes Aurora students to participate in several of our courses. We have over 45 courses available, in various different fields. The full overview of our available courses can be found here. If you are interested in participating in one of these courses, you can use the following Registration Form. For more information on the courses or the registration procedure, feel free to contact Martina Baleková. Course Code Course...

COIL Virtual Partnering Fair – 17.02.2022

Written on 4. 2. 2022. Posted in Students.

We all know that Virtual Exchange/COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) is a good opportunity to further internationalize our institutions. Within Aurora, we believe that there is still room for development. In this regard, the Universita Rovira I Virgili would like to invite you all to the first Aurora COIL Virtual Partnering Fair, set to take place on the 17th of February between 13:00 and 14:30 CET. For academics looking for new COIL teaching partners, you are invited to fill...

UP Aurora International Pub Quiz

Written on 3. 2. 2022. Posted in Academics, Events, Students.

On Friday the 18th of February, we will organize the first UP Aurora International Pub Quiz at 18:00 at the Kavarna na Cucky, at the Dolni Namesti The quiz will test your knowledge of the Music, Culture and History of the countries of Aurora Members. So if you know everything about Italian Cuisine, Dutch Football and British Actors, or if you just want to have a nice evening, meet new people and practice your English, sign up now! The quiz is organized by our Aurora Students, and it is open...

Aurora Course Offerings at the University of Innsbruck

Written on 14. 1. 2022. Posted in Students.

Through Aurora, you have the opportunity to participate in classes organized by other Aurora Universities. Our Aurora partners at the University of Innsbruck (UIBK) welcome you to particpate in a variety of courses, for example on Educational Inequality or Environment & Care: Canadian Perspectives. Take a look at the UIBK Aurora Course Offerings below for a complete overview of available courses, as well as practical information on enrolling and frequently asked questions. Aurora Course...

Aurora Research & Innovation – Kick-off

Written on 6. 1. 2022. Posted in Academics, Events.

On the 9th of December, Palacký University Olomouc organized its local kick-off of the Aurora Research and Innovation (Aurora RI) program. The program, funded through the Horizon 2020 – Science with and for Society (SwafS) – scheme aims to strengthen and empower research support and innovation within Aurora and will, for example, enable the sharing of research infrastructure, strengthen Open Science policies in line with EU frameworks and provide new training and support mechanisms for researchers. The...

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