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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...

2022 Aurora Spring School in Transferable Skills – free of charge for UPOL students!

Written on 8. 4. 2022. Posted in Events, Students.

Period: 4-5 May 2022 Training: 2022 Spring School in Transferable Skills Hosting university: University of Naples Federico II, Italy Brief description: Are you thinking about the next step in your career? This 2-day online Spring School in Transferable Skills will focus on developing skills in grant and CV writing, and how to get a faculty position. We will give an overview of the breadth of interviews that can be expected on your interview journey and will provide a space to practise interview...

Join us at the International Co-creation Learning Lab in Amsterdam!

Written on 18. 3. 2022. Posted in Academics, Students.

The International Co-creation Learning Lab (April 28th to 30th , 2022) will be held at VU Amsterdam and will provide a platform for Co-creation experts, practitioners, interested researchers and educators, students and community partners to discuss and share knowledge and experiences on co-creation practices aimed towards connecting science and society. This learning lab is for teachers, academic staff and researchers, as well as PhD students (who can obtain 3 ECTS by participating in this training)....

Soft skills development through video gaming – 5 Day Ph.D. course in Iceland

Written on 15. 3. 2022. Posted in Students.

The University of Iceland is offering an great innovative course for Ph.D. students, to develop their soft skill through video games! Apply here before March 20th! You will learn about and enhance three types of own soft skills. These are, first, Cognitive Flexibility, defined as the ability to see patterns and generate different options to analyse and solve problems in new situations. Second, is the Team Management skill, i.e., the ability to motivate, develop and direct people as they work,...

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,...