Save the date: International Conference on ‘The Role of Higher Education in Peacebuilding’

The Aurora Karazin University Peace Education Hub invites you to a 5-day International Conference on ‘The Role of Higher Education in Peacebuilding’ hosted by the Unit for Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Innsbruck, from the 17th to 21st of February 2025. This conference aims to bring together international experts – both academics and practitioners in the peacebuilding sector – with higher education policymakers from the Aurora Universities Alliance and its partners, to discuss...

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Call for Incentive Research Collaboration

To foster tangible scientific and academic collaboration, this call aims to promote cooperation between researchers, and create new or consolidate existing scientific relationships. Its vision is to build robust scientific communities among the Aurora universities and raise awareness about Aurora on a broader academic level. This call will be repeated on an annual basis for at least four years and supports three key actions:  Incentive and Collaborative Research...

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Looking back at the Aurora Fall Biannual 2023

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...

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Aurora’s European University programme secured continued funding

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...

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Aurora Fall Biannual at Palacky University Olomouc

Join us at the Palacký University Olomouc on October 17th and 18th for the highly anticipated Aurora Fall Biannual 2023 in Olomouc, Czechia. More information on the biannual can be found here. Experience a retrospective of Aurora’s remarkable accomplishments and delve into the exciting prospects that lie ahead. Engage in thought-provoking high-level panel discussions on the future of European Higher Education and connect with colleagues from across Aurora and much more. Don’t miss this opportunity...

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International Summer University Programme at Copenhagen Business School

We are happy to inform you that Copenhagen Business School will be organizing International Summer University Programme (ISUP) in Summer 2023. As part of the ISUP, two Aurora courses will be offered, each for 7,5 ECTS:   Bachelor An Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship BHAAI1097U https://kursuskatalog.cbs.dk/2022-2023/BA-BHAAI1097U.aspx Graduate Social Entrepreneurship and Business Model Innovation  CCMVI2115U https://kursuskatalog.cbs.dk/2022-2023/KAN-CCMVI2115U.aspx   Duration...

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European Universities Forum at Palacký University Olomouc

On the 1st and 2nd of December, Palacký University Olomouc will organize the European Universities Forum. This high-level event, organized in the light of the Czech EU presidency, will provide an opportunity to discuss and assess the role of European Universities Initiative pilot phase in the Czech higher education context and within the European aims of building the Higher Education Area. This event will be an incubator for new ideas on the mobilisation of universities, in the broadest sense,...

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Open Aurora Courses at the Universität Innsbruck.

Open-Aurora-Courses_WiSe22_23_Universitat-Innsbruck_   On the Universität Innsbruck Aurora Homepage the students can find all necessary information about the application process and the registration link. Below you will find a list of courses for WiSe 2022 / 2023. In particular, we would like highlight the first course listed, as it is part of the Joint Programme: Understanding Europe.    800.861 Perspectives on Europe in a Global Context (Bachelor Level, online, lecture, 5 ECTS...

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Aurora Student Schemes

We are pleased to announce that you can now apply for the Aurora Student Schemes for the upcoming Academic year 2022/2023. Become part of an international community of students by taking on one of the following two roles:   Student Ambassador If you want to be a part of an international community of students, the role of Aurora Student Ambassador will be perfect for you.  In this role, you will be given the opportunity to take part in a variety of online and in-person events, together with...

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Aurora Spring Biannual a great success for Palacký University

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...

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