Aurora News

More than 50 projects, including 15 with the involvement of Palacký University, have been submitted to the second round of the Aurora Open Call for Incentive Research Collaboration, which aims […]

Science communication course in Amsterdam for PhD and young scientists

Events, Featured, Students

In today’s academic world, it’s not enough to “just” publish – researchers need to be visible, heard, and able to communicate in the language of both science and the public. […]

Palacký University launches new international Master’s programme: Digital Society

Digitalisation, artificial intelligence, and new technologies are fundamentally changing the way we live, work, and communicate. And so Palacký University Olomouc has now launched the new Digital Society, Social Innovation and […]

UP to Join the Leadership of the Euridice Project

The Euridice project (EURopean Inclusive education for Digital society, social Innovation and global CitizEnship) is undergoing significant changes that will shape its future direction and development. Palacký University will newly […]

International Aurora Peace Conference on the Role of Higher Education in Peacebuilding

Events, Featured

From February 17 to 21, Aurora Alliance hosted its first international conference on the vital role of higher education in global peacebuilding. Organised by Karazin University Peace Education Hub, led by Palacky University and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, the […]

Back in Olomouc: My Experience As Aurora Student Ambassador

The Aurora Student Conference is a unique occasion for students from Aurora universities to meet in-person and exchange on topics addressing the opportunities and challenges for our students. The 2025 […]

Watch online the Aurora International Scientific Conference on The Role of Higher Education in Peacebuilding

CDS-Network, Events

The First Aurora International Scientific Conference on “The Role of Higher Education in Peacebuilding” (17–21 February, 2025) braves the current war-mongering times by bringing together 300 scientists researching our prospects […]

Discover the beauty of Copenhagen and gain new experiences at Copenhagen Business School’s summer schools and BIP programmes

Aurora offers students the opportunity to go to the following summer schools and BIP programmes organised by Copenhagen Business School, one of the most prestigious and largest business schools in […]

UP hosts the Aurora Student Conference 2025

For the next two days, close to 50 Aurora Student Council members and Aurora Student Ambassadors from Aurora universities gather on the campus in Olomouc for an intensive programme focused […]

Prepare your postdoc stay at University Alliance Ruhr

Research Explorer Ruhr (RER) is a program for international early postdocs (to-be) interested in exploring the research landscape of the University Alliance Ruhr. The program is conducted entirely in English, […]

Aurora Peace Conference received over 180 academic paper submissions!

CDS-Network, Events

The First Aurora International Scientific Conference on “The Role of Higher Education in Peacebuilding” (17-21 February, 2025) braves the current war-mongering times by bringing together 150 scientists researching our prospects for peace […]

Call for Incentive Research Collaboration

The second year of the open call of the Aurora alliance aims to contribute to closer cooperation between European universities. Up to 25,000 euros can be obtained for a joint […]

Study abroad with Aurora semester mobility support

Discover the science behind the northern lights in Iceland or gain experience in international business at the prestigious Copenhagen Business School. Focus on water resources and their protection at the […]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from UP Aurora Office

Featured

From all of us at the UP Aurora Office, we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May this time bring you not only pleasant moments […]

UP organises Aurora BIP on How to increase the Social impact of Teaching by using LOUIS Competencies

UP is organising its first Aurora Blended Intensive Programme entitled How to Increase the Social Impact of Your Teaching: Using the LOUIS Competence Framework to Improve Your Course. This BIP […]

International scientific meeting in Innsbruck combines natural sciences and humanities

Under the auspices of the European universities united in the Aurora Alliance, the University of Innsbruck organised a completely unique Erasmus double BIP (Blended Intensive Programme) from 20 to 25 […]

Aurora Virtual Autumn Summit – Inspiring talks

Events

As part of the Aurora Virtual Autumn Summit, you are cordially invited to attend the lecture “Inspiring talks – The Legacy of Aurora R&I program: Reflecting on the Past, Empowering […]

An increasing number of students from Aurora universities attending UP courses. We want to welcome more for the summer semester!

There is an increasing interest in UP education from across eight Aurora partner universities. A record 20 students registered for the courses offered by UP (8 courses in total, 3 […]

Aurora Staff Training in Kosice: Ways Forward in Fostering Inclusive and Enriching Practices and Policies at the Aurora Universities

Academics, CDS-Network, Students

On September 24, the second Aurora Capacity Development Training Event of this year was held in Kosice, Slovakia, titled “Diversity and Inclusion – Ways Forward in Fostering Inclusive and Enriching […]

UP succeeds in Aurora’s open call and receives support for projects, summer schools, and researcher mobilities

The first open call aimed at fostering international scientific and academic collaboration, research mobilities, and thematic summer schools, was very much welcomed across the Aurora network. UP is the coordinator […]

International hybrid study programme of the Euridice project heads to accreditation

The international study programme Digital Society, Social Innovation, and Global Citizenship, which is being developed within the Euridice project, has successfully started the accreditation process. It will be implemented at […]

Join the First Series of Aurora Peace Talks

Academics, CDS-Network, Events

Join us from September for the first series of Aurora Peace Talks. This lecture series will feature talks by our colleagues from Kharkiv and beyond, and allows them to share […]

Rector Martin Procházka elected President of the Aurora university network

Featured

Martin Procházka, Rector of Palacký University Olomouc, will lead the European university network Aurora as of the new academic year. He was elected its president by the Aurora General Council […]

Aurora Statement in Support of Karazin University

CDS-Network

It is with great concern that we have witnessed the latest developments in the ongoing Russian invasion in Ukraine. The recent advances by the Russian army into the Kharkiv region, […]

Aurora Staff Training in Ohrid Equips Academics for International Teaching

Academics, CDS-Network, Events

On the 18th of April, the first Aurora Capacity Development Staff Training took place in Ohrid, North Macedonia. In a bid to enhance global learning opportunities, the COIL Staff Training, […]

Aurora Newsletter – March 2024

Newsletter

Last week, Aurora published its first newsletter of 2024. The newsletter features a wide variety of news and community updates. It includes an interview with UP student Hanus Patera, who […]

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

Academics, CDS-Network, Events, Featured

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 […]

Elevate your conversations about science with our Science Communication Training at AFO!

During AFO, you are invited to two enganging sessions on science communication! Join us at Fort Science, as Anna Aris and Sem Barendse of the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam lead help you […]

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 […]

Karazin University Support

CDS-Network

Karazin University Support V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University has been participating in the Aurora Capacity Development Programme since the Aurora Alliance’s establishment in November 2020. This activity aims to […]

Aurora Student Schemes 2023/2024

Do you want to broaden your horizons? Are you looking to meet students from all over Europe and develop your personal Schemes? In that case the Aurora Student Ambassador or […]

Aurora’s MoU on Sharing Infrastructure and Resources paves the way for research collaboration

On October 17th, the signing of the Aurora Research Infrastructure and Resources Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was one of the highlights of the Aurora Fall Biannual 2023. Thirteen Aurora universities, […]

Looking back at the Aurora Fall Biannual 2023

Academics, CDS-Network, Events, Featured, Students

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 […]

Call for Papers: Scholarly Book on Suburban Studies

We invite proposals for a forthcoming scholarly book on suburban studies. This interdisciplinary book aims to explore the complex, diverse, and dynamic nature of suburbs, their histories, and their futures. […]

CALL FOR PAPERS: Transdisciplinary Conference on Sub/urban Studies

We invite scholars and researchers from various disciplines to submit papers for an upcoming interdisciplinary conference on Suburban Studies that takes place on May 13-14, 2024 at Palacký University, Olomouc, […]

Aurora Newsletter – July 2023

Academics, Newsletter, Students

Aurora has released its latest newsletter taking a cloaser look at the exiting developments surrounding our upcoming Aurora 2030 programme. In the newsletter we also look forward to the Aurora […]

Aurora’s European University programme secured continued funding

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 […]

Aurora Student Council

Aurora Student Council The Aurora Student Council is made up of representatives from across the Aurora Universities, working to support and help advise the Aurora universities’ senior management to help […]

Aurora Student Ambassador Program

Aurora Student Ambassador Program Do you want to broaden your horizons? Are you looking to meet students from all over Europe and develop your personal and professional competences? In that case […]

The Aurora Student Conference brought together the Aurora Student Community

We are thrilled to share the highlights of the Aurora Student Conference, organized by Palacky University Olomouc on the 26th of May. The conference brought together the diverse layers of […]

Looking back at the inspiring Aurora Creative Writing Workshop

From the 22nd to the 26th of May 2023, Palacký University Olomouc and the University of East Anglia joined hands to host the Aurora Creative Writing Workshop. In a testament […]

Aurora Three Minute Thesis – Livestream on 08/06 at 15:00 CEST

On the 8th of June (15:00-18:00, CEST) doctoral researchers from the Aurora Universities compete against each other in the The Three Minute Thesis competition, as part of PHD Impact. The […]

Aurora Fall Biannual at Palacky University Olomouc

Academics, Events, Featured, Students

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 […]

Presentation of Aurora best practices at EARMA Conference Prague 2023

At the 2023 EARMA Conference in Prague, Aurora’s Marie Jadrnícková from Palacký University Olomouc, and Ignasi Salvadó-Estivill on behalf of the Universitat Rovira i Virgili, in Tarragona, presented and led […]

Join the Aurora Alliance CDS Network of Universities

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 […]

UP and Aurora moving forward with the European University initiative

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 […]

Palacký Summer Law School: Human Rights Policy Legal Clinic

From 24 July to 4 August 2023, the Palacký University Faculty of Law organizes the Human Rights Policy Clinic within a 2-week-long Summer Law School. This Summer Law School will […]

Summer School Remote Ethnography – a methodological tool-kit

This summer school is divided into two parts. The first part will take place online as a preparatory meeting on Friday 14 July 2023. The second will be held at Palacky […]

Call for Nominations – Aurora Fellowship at UDE

If you are interested in deepening your cooperation with your partners the University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany, sign up now for the Aurora Fellowship at UDE! The Aurora Fellowship is a […]

Aurora Summer School at UDE – The Enkelfähig Economy: Sustainable Transformation of Business Models

Our partners at the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany are organizing a Summer School on the The Enkelfähig Economy: Sustainable Transformation of Business Models. This summer school will take place […]

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

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 […]

Creative Writing Workshop in Olomouc

This creative writing workshop builds on the world-renowned expertise of the University of East Anglia’s Creative Writing Department that launched the careers of many celebrated authors such as Kazuo Ishiguro. Hosted […]

CALL – Aurora Staff Mobilities

It is our pleasure to announce our ongoing call for UP Aurora Staff Mobility, which will allow selected applicants a short staff mobility to any Aurora University (except associate partners). […]

Virtual Lecture Series and Early Career Networking Hour

The Societal Challenges Lecture Series is aimed at early career researchers with a two-fold objective: delivering cutting-edge academic analysis on the diverse problems of our times, and providing international networking […]

Aurora representatives met in Amsterdam to discuss perspectives on collaboration

At the close of 2022, members of the European university alliance Aurora, of which Palacký University is a member, discussed further possibilities and prospects for cooperation in higher education. The […]

Aurora Student Mobilities

Do you want to go for a Summer School in Copenhagen, take a short intensive course in Napoli, or go to any other event at an Aurora University on a […]

Looking back at the European Universities Forum

On the 1st and 2nd of December, Palacký University Olomouc organised the European Universities Forum. This high-level event, organised in the light of the Czech EU presidency, provided its participants […]

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 […]

Olomouc hosted international forum: a meeting of universities’ representatives

Seventy representatives of universities from EU countries met in Olomouc at the beginning of December. Palacký University hosted a two-day forum on the future of higher education. The aim of […]

European Universities Forum at Palacký University Olomouc

Academics, Events, Featured

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 […]

BEVI Training Workshops: Basic, Intermediate and Advanced

The Beliefs, Events, and Values Inventory (BEVI) is an accessible, adaptable, and powerful analytic tool that can be used to measure the impact of teaching, learning and training activities on […]

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

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 […]

Aurora LOUIS-Workshop

On Wednesday 12th October 2022, you are invited to the Aurora LOUIS Workshop, which will take place from 09:00 to 13:00 at the Faculty of Law, room A.01Part of the […]

Infoday on MSCA Doctoral Networks

As member of AURORA, it is a pleasure to invite you to the Infoday on MSCA Doctoral Networks that take place on 22nd of September at 10 a.m. Rovira i Virgili […]

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

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 […]

Looking back at the International Summer School: Refugee Law & Rights

In support of our Ukrainian partners at V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, the International Summer School Refugee Law & Rights took place between the 15th and 25th of August, in […]

Presentation: Dr. M. C. Reig Current research in Anthropology

We would like to invite you to an online meeting with our colleague dr. Mireia Campanera Reig from the Department of Anthropology, Philosophy and Social Work University Rovira i Virgili, […]

Open Aurora Courses at the Universität Innsbruck.

Academics, Events, Featured, Students

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 […]

This semester, take a course at the University of Innsbruck!

We are happy to inform you that in the upcoming winter semester 2022/2023 Universität Innsbruck will offer diverse Bachelor’s and Master’s level open to students of all Aurora universities, including […]

Demography, Epidemiology and Healthy aging – The viewpoint of a geriatrician

On the 14th of September, the Health & Wellbeing group organizes an interesting lecture on Demography, Epidemiology and Healthy aging from the perspective of a geriatrician. This lecture is organized […]

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

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’, […]

Aurora at the Campus of European Universities

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. […]

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 […]

Aurora Doctoral Pool online at the Aurora Virtual Campus

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 […]

International Summer School in Refugee Law and Rights

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 […]

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

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 […]

Aurora Spring Biannual a great success for Palacký University

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 […]

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

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. […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

2022 Aurora Spring School in Transferable Skills – free of charge for UPOL 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 […]

Sharing Experiences: Let’s talk about internationalization

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 […]

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

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, […]

Social Entrepreneurship & Diversity and Inclusion Workshop – University of Tetova

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 […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

Czech for Beginners – Free Online Course

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! […]

International Mountain Conference at the University of Innsbruck

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 […]

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

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! […]

UP Aurora Course Overview for 2022

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. […]

COIL Virtual Partnering Fair – 17.02.2022

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. […]

UP Aurora International Pub Quiz

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 […]

Aurora Course Offerings at the University of Innsbruck

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 […]

Aurora Research & Innovation – Kick-off

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 […]

Aurora Newsletter #3 – December 2021

Academics, CDS-Network, Newsletter, Students

Aurora has released its latest newsletter with seasonal greetings on December 23rd, 2021. The newsletter features a comprehensive update on the latest developments in Aurora, looking back at our achievements […]

Webinar Series: Open Education Resources – Nuggets To Go