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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...

Join the Aurora Alliance CDS Network of Universities

Written on 1. 4. 2023. Posted in CDS-Network.

Aurora Alliance consists of nine research-intensive universities in the EU, working together towards the long term vision of building the universities of the future. Aurora Alliance Capacity Development Support Programme (CDS) is specially designed to help reduce the disparities between the research-leading and research-emerging countries in Europe by assisting universities in Central-Eastern Europe and Neighboring Countries to develop their institutional capacity for academic excellence and societal...

UP and Aurora moving forward with the European University initiative

Written on 23. 3. 2023. Posted in Academics, CDS-Network, Students.

Palacký University Olomouc is happy to announce that the Aurora Alliance submitted its new proposal under the European Universities Erasmus + Call, for the intensification of prior deep institutional cooperation aiming at the systemic change of European Higher Education. By setting innovative and diverse models of long-term institutionalized cooperation between higher education institutions across Europe, the European Universities initiative supports higher education institutions to achieve greater...

Presenting Aurora’s Capacity Development and Eastern Partnership at ACAs “What’s New in Brussels”.

Written on 6. 2. 2023. Posted in Academics, CDS-Network.

On the 2nd and 3rd of February, Selma Porobic was invited to ACA’s (Academic Cooperation Association) seminar “What’s new in Brussels? – Recent Developments in European Policies and Programmes” to share Aurora’s pioneering work on Eastern Partnerships exemplified by its Capacity Development Support (CDS) programme with special focus on its institutional support to the V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University in Ukraine. In her session, “Working with Global Regions –...

Mentorship programme for PhDs and early stage researchers at Pavol Jozef Safarik University in Kosice

Written on 17. 10. 2022. Posted in Academics, CDS-Network, Events.

On behalf of the AURORA alliance, we are pleased to invite you to the Capacity Development Support (CDS) Training event organised by Pavol Jozef Šafárik University (Kosice, Slovakia), in collaboration with the Aurora CDS Task Team at Palacky University (UP) and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU). The two-day training event with a focus on Mentorship programme for PhDs and early stage researchers will take place in hybrid format on 26-27 October 2022. The event is open to academic staff of the...

War in Ukraine: Support to our Aurora partner V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University

Written on 9. 9. 2022. Posted in Academics, CDS-Network.

UPDATE 01.09.2022: Overview of Support to our partners at V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University: A full, updated overview of our support to our partners at V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University can be found here. PDF – UP Aurora Ukraine Support Efforts Overview UPDATE 15.03.2022: UP Coordinated aid for Ukrainian Students: Any Ukrainian student interested in studying at Palacky University Olomouc can fill in the following questionnaire: Questionnaire – Ukrainian Students...

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...

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...

Social Entrepreneurship & Diversity and Inclusion Workshop – University of Tetova

Written on 16. 3. 2022. Posted in Academics, CDS-Network.

We’d like to share with you the upcoming Social Entrepreneurship & Diversity and Inclusion Workshop organised by the University of Tetova, North Macedonia, in collaboration with the Aurora CDS Task Team at Palacký University Olomouc and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. The two-day training event will take place in hybrid format on 30th and 31st of March 2022. The workshop focuses on: Social entrepreneurship concerns organizations that pursue explicit social missions through business-inspired,...