This 4th edition of the EPICUR Forum will revolve around the theme: “Transformative Academic Teaching: Embracing Progressive Pedagogy in European Alliances” through engaging discussions, interactive workshops and enlightening keynotes. Staff from EPICUR universities are welcome, in particular professors, pedagogical engineers and experts in the field of education. Associated partners, regional stakeholders and members of other alliances are also invited to participate in the Forum. Participants will have to pre-register with their institution in order to receive a formal invitation. More details regarding the program, registration, and speakers will be shared soon. For more information please contact UHA’s EPICUR team

Two courses will be offered:   The program takes place from 27 June (arrival day) until 20 July (departure day),with a virtual component taking place in May/June. It consists of an academic course (9 ECTS), a German language course (3 ECTS) and several cultural activities (day trips to Heidelberg and the Rhine River Valley, riding a solar draisine, hiking, trivia night, intercultural training, and many more). As an ISU 2024 highlight, a 4-day academic excursion to Berlin will be offered, including discussions with a member of parliament and several other academic site visits. The program fee for students from partner universities is 1200 Euro. That includes accommodation (in Darmstadt & Berlin), all scheduled cultural activities, a 9-ECTS academic seminar, a 3-ECTS German course, company visits, a public transportation ticket for Darmstadt & Berlin, health-, accident and liability insurance and seminar materials. Info sessions to talk about the program are offered on the following…

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"The significance of sustainability has increased in recent times, but there remain certain areas that require attention in terms of initiating measures towards implementing sustainability. In particular, the domain of laboratory sustainability is one area that is often overlooked. The utilisation of laboratories incurs energy and resource consumption that is three to five times higher than that of standard office spaces. Moreover, the constant operation of equipment and the extensive consumption of disposable plastics, such as gloves, have considerable environmental impacts. With thousands of universities worldwide operating laboratory facilities, it is imperative that action is taken to mitigate the negative environmental impacts of their operations. The exchange of information and best practices and the promotion of collaborative efforts can expedite the implementation of such changes. Against this background, the project 'Sustainable Laboratories' (NACH-LABS), which is funded by the German Environmental Foundation (DBU) and is a joint effort of the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences,…

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The third edition of the MAGICA Summer School will kick off with a keynote address on AgriTech by a seasoned expert in the field. Following that, the 20 chosen participants will delve into how agriculture is influenced by climate change and explore how technologies like Artificial Intelligence can play a constructive role in its global development. With a focus on fostering an entrepreneurial mindset, participants will engage in hands-on activities, including sessions in a Hydroponic Lab, where they’ll apply design thinking and innovative approaches. More Information and how to apply can be found here: MAGICA Summer School: your ideas into business projects (h-farm.com)

Sustainability in the fields of Tourism, Renewable Energies, Digital & Technological Innovations, Recycling & Waste Management, Ecosystems and Social Sustainability SustainMV, this one of a kind event, is jointly organised by the Higher Education Institutions of the region, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The overarching theme is Sustainability in the fields of Tourism, Renewable Energies, Digital & Technological Innovations, Recycling & Waste Management, Ecosystems and Social Sustainability, showcasing opportunities for transformation through science and education for a sustainable future. SustainMV on-site will take place 3-13 September 2024. It is preceded by a three-day online introduction to the subject from 27-29 August 2024. Thanks to government funding, the organizers are again able to offer SustainMV 2024 tuition free. Nevertheless, for on-site participants there will be a registration fee of 100€ charged after successful application. Accommodation is included. Attending the online + on-site programme is accredited with 4 ECTS according to the European Credit Transfer…

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The International Transformative Learning Conference engages scholars, professionals and citizens from many countries and communities around the globe.  We invite you to meet and reconnect with friends and colleagues, presenters and participants, scholars and practitioners to dialogue about the evolving field of transformative learning theory and education. More Information can be found here: ITLC 2024 | (intertla.org)

Datum: 25.- 26. September 2024 Ort: Graz/Österreich  Hinter dem K3-Kongress steht ein Veranstalterbündnis aus Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz. Der Kongress wird zudem durch zahlreiche Partnerschaften ermöglicht und von einem Programmbeirat unterstützt.  Der K3-Kongress für Klimakommunikation 2024 steht unter dem Ehrenschutz des Bundespräsidenten der Republik Österreich Alexander Van der Bellen. Das Programm finden Sie hier: Programm | k3-klimakongress.org

Am 27. September findet wieder ein großer Klimaaktionstag von Fridays for Future in ganz Österreich statt. Mehr Informationen gibt es hier: Save the date: Großer Klimaaktionstag! - Fridays For Future Austria