Academics

Workshop Outcomes – Peace Education for Karazin University, and GRT inclusion in higher education.

Written on 2. 8. 2022. Posted in Academics, Events.

On 30 June 2022, two workshops titled ‘Developing a Peace Education Programme for Karazin Kharkiv National University in Ukraine’ and ‘Removing barriers to Higher Education for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers’, were organised and moderated by Dr Spyros Themelis (UEA) and Dr Selma Porobic (Palacky University Olomouc) at the University of East Anglia (UEA). The two workshops, implemented under the framework of the Culture: Identity and Diversity pilot domain were a great success and will produce concrete...

Aurora at the Campus of European Universities

Written on 11. 7. 2022. Posted in Academics, Events.

On the 30th of June, 2022, Aurora was present at the Campus of European Universities, organized in the framework of the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Palacký University was represented by a strong delegation, consisting of Rector Martin Procházka and the Vice-rector for Science and Research, Lucie Plíhalová. The Campus marked the final Higher Education Event organized under the French Presidency before handing this role over to the Czech Republic. Radka Wildová,...

Aurora Doctoral Pool online at the Aurora Virtual Campus

Written on 20. 6. 2022. Posted in Academics, Students.

Bringing together international academics and PhD. Candidates, Aurora is pleased to present the opportunities of the Aurora Doctoral Pool. For Ph.D. students, the doctoral pool can put you in touch with international experts who are willing to help you with your research, for example, in the role of a secondary supervisor, mentor or dissertation opponent. You search for and contact these experts easily through the Aurora Doctoral Pool Database. For academics, the doctoral pool will allow you...

International Summer School in Refugee Law and Rights

Written on 25. 5. 2022. Posted in Academics, Events, Students.

We are proud to announce the Call for 9th International Summer School in Refugee Law and Rights, this year co-organized between Palacky University Olomouc and V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University with the title: “War-displaced Persons Protection Rights – Case study Ukraine“. ISS 2022 UP_Karazin Aurora The school is a continuation of Aurora CDS fundraising and support programme, and a donation to V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University. It is hosted by Law Faculty at Palacky...

How to innovate your research – Free Online Ph.D. Course on 13, 16 and 21 June 2022

Written on 25. 5. 2022. Posted in Academics, Students.

The Universitat Rovira i Virgili from Tarragona presents this FREE online course, imparted in English and designed by doctoral students, as a first approach to co-creation methodologies that Ph.D. students can apply to their research, professional and personal life. Learn how to think about the future in the ideation process and go from idea to action in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment! Full in formation and the course and its objectives can be found here. The course will...

Aurora Spring Biannual a great success for Palacký University

Written on 18. 5. 2022. Posted in Academics, CDS-Network, Events, Featured, Students.

The Aurora Spring Biannual which took place in Innsbruck between the 10th and the 12th of May was a great success for Palacký University, looking back on our achievements so far and paving the way for the road ahead. Palacký University Olomouc has been elected to become a full member of the Aurora Network, now giving us full access to decision-making within Aurora. Palacký University Olomouc was awarded this improved position due to our excellent contribution to the Aurora European University...

Press statement – President of V.N Karazin Kharkiv University, Ukraine on the Aurora Biannual in Innsbruck

Written on 18. 5. 2022. Posted in Academics, CDS-Network, Events, Students.

During the Aurora Spring Biannual special consideration was given to the horrendous aggressions faced by our Ukrainian colleagues at V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University. Tetyana Kaganovska, the rector of V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University made the perilous journey from Kharkiv to Innsbruck to appeal for our support, below you will find her statement . Original PDF Available here. “I travelled here to be with you, despite of the dangerous journey through my home country to...

Exciting Hybrid Workshop about Generation Z and Co-engaging your Student Communities

Written on 25. 4. 2022. Posted in Academics, Events, Students.

Generation Z, also known as Gen Z, refers to the youngest generation born between 1996 and 2010, that will soon after finishing their studies enter the workforce and become a leading and influential part of the society. Would you like to learn more about the Gen Z while addressing them with different information at your institutions? Together with Strateggo, a Prague-based Strategic Marketing Agency, Palacký University conducted an extensive survey in November 2021, and would like...

Capacity Development Support (CDS) Awareness Raising and Training event at University of Tetova, North Macedonia (30-31 March 2022)

Written on 19. 4. 2022. Posted in Academics, CDS-Network, Events, Students.

The 4th CDS Awareness Raising and Training event was hosted by the University of Tetova (UT) in North Macedonia on 30-31 March 2022. It was organized in collaboration with the Aurora CDS Task Team at Palacky University (UP) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU). The central theme of the event was: “Transforming Higher Education with a focus on Social entrepreneurship & Diversity and inclusion”. The two-day training event took place in hybrid format: online via Zoom and face-to-face at UT campus...

Sharing Experiences: Let’s talk about internationalization

Written on 25. 3. 2022. Posted in Academics, Events.

Join us for our monthly lunch talk! This is a series where members of Aurora universities working or interested in the field of internationalisation are invited to share experiences, debate and ask questions. The aim is to create an interactive get-together where we can learn from each other, share ideas and good practices. The coming months, we will dive into the following topics: 5 April 2022, 13:00–14:00 h CET Student wellbeing point: Peer-to-peer student support at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam...