Das Urban Shift-Projekt vereinte akademische und wirtschaftliche Partner*innen, um Studierende bei der Entwicklung praxisnaher, transdisziplinärer Lösungen für Herausforderungen der urbanen Nachhaltigkeit zu unterstützen. Der Summit bildet den feierlichen Abschluss der dreijährigen Erasmus+ Initiative und würdigt die Erfolge der von Studierenden geführten Start-up-Projekte.  Es gibt ein Vormittagsprogramm mit:  Um Anmeldung wird gebeten: https://forms.office.com/e/fwEQETemyd   Agenda: 09:00Ankunft & Prototypen-Ausstellung10:00Projektüberblick 10:30Student/Start-up Presentations (2 Students)11:15PAUSE11:30Podiumsdiskussion: Nachhaltiges Unternehmertum als praxisorientiertes Lernmodell für transdisziplinäre Gruppen 12:15Networking14:00ENDE

Join a vibrant and international community of students from across Europe, ready to share entrepreneurial ideas and create prototypes in the field of sustainable and impact-driven businesses. Participants will develop sustainable and competitive entrepreneurial projects inspired by the principles of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), leveraging opportunities offered by digital technologies. This program provides you with the chance to enhance your profile with innovative and entrepreneurial skills, ideal for those looking to launch a startup or excel in a corporate role. What makes this experience truly unique is H-FARM’s dynamic ecosystem, set against the stunning backdrop of the Venetian Lagoon—a place that inspires creativity and personal growth. More Information can be found here: MAGICA Summer School

The Summer University is an exciting academic program that offers a holistic approach to sustainability and the dynamic connections between economy, society, and the environment. Get ready for engaging lectures, lively discussions, interactive workshops, and a variety of extracurricular activities – all set in the vibrant city of Vienna. The program’s core is woven around four interconnected modules that build on the preparatory materials. These modules provide a comprehensive, systemic understanding of sustainability, with the protection of our natural resources and biosphere at the center: More Information: Alternative Economic and Monetary Systems - OeAD student housing

The GBS is an academic program, managed and implemented by the OeAD student housing. It is mainly organized in cooperation with the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna (BOKU University) and the Technical University Vienna (TU Wien),and more than 70 other partners worldwide. The educational program, held annually in Vienna, offers a holistic approach to sustainability and combines lectures, panel discussions, workshops, and extracurricular activities. Through hands-on education, pioneering architects, planners, and engineers share their personal experiences and best practices, offering valuable insights into the integration of sustainability and quality in design and construction. Join for a unique learning experience together with international students and professionals! More Information: Green.Building.Solutions. - OeAD student housing Why GBS? The future growth of cities together with the climate crisis poses several new challenges to municipalities, city planners and architects. In order to come up with solutions for these challenges, education and interdisciplinary collaboration are crucial. Right now, during a time…

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In der Klima- und Biodiversitätsforschung geschieht schon seit langem außerordentlich viel, und das nahezu in allen Wissenschaftsdisziplinen. Aber meistens forschen die einzelnen Fächer nebeneinander und nicht miteinander. Sie arbeiten in kleinen, hoch spezialisierten Gebieten. Aber: um zu ganzheitlichen Lösungen zu kommen, braucht es die interdisziplinäre Vernetzung sowohl der Forschungsfragen als auch der Methoden und Ergebnisse. Deswegen sollen bei dem Symposion4Future hochrangige wissenschaftliche Inputs zu einer interdisziplinären Diskussion zwischen den großen Wissenschaftsgruppen Naturwissenschaften – Wirtschafts- und Gesellschaftswissenschaften – Geisteswissenschaften anregen. Referierende wie Teilnehmende verpflichten sich, den gesamten Tag anwesend zu sein. Im Idealfall entstehen aus dem Symposion Kooperationen weit über den Tag hinaus. Tagesstruktur Jeweils zwei Vorträge á 20-25 min. aus zwei unterschiedlichen Wissenschaftsbereichen folgen direkt aufeinander und werden dann gemeinsam (!) diskutiert (40-45 min.). Die Vorträge werden von hochkarätigen Wissenschaftler*innen gehalten und bringen die aktuellen Klima- und Biodiversitätsassoziierten „Hot Spots“ des jeweiligen Fachgebietes in einer für andere Wissenschaftsdiziplinen verständlichen Darstellung.…

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Today’s world is dividing socially and politically, environmentally and technologically. Leading to ever-growing tensions, conflicts and even war. As a consequence, we find ourselves pulled between opposing stories, values and worldviews. Making it harder to stay grounded in what truly matters, listen to contexts and work for the benefit of future generations on a flourishing planet. At the IDG Summit 2025, participants will explore how to navigate the polarities we all bring with more wisdom, courage, and humility.  What does it mean for us and our organisations to use the potential of inner development to contribute to outer change and regenerative systems? “Bridging Polarities” isn’t just the IDG Summit theme of 2025 – it’s an urgent call. To a leadership that transcends division, acknowledges interconnection and creates real impact in confusing and challenging times. Join a global community of forward thinking senior leaders, researchers, consultants, youth, artists, policy-makers, activists, change agents…

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The 2025 edition of the ELIA Leadership Symposium asks: how can we harness the transformative power of collective intelligence? What are the essential elements that not only create community cohesion but also drive meaningful change? Hosted by Geneva University of Art and Design (HEAD – Genève, HES-SO) in Switzerland, the symposium brings together higher art education leaders, creative-thinking researchers, thought leaders on transformative leadership and alternative management models, economists, futurologists, and more. Together, we will examine the systems and processes needed to enable large groups of individuals to share their knowledge, data, and skills to solve complex problems as they navigate societal challenges. How can art education institutions become more than the sum of their parts? What skills are required to lead a crowd or movement with purpose? And what do we do if the system we operate within begins to crack? In an era marked by societal fragmentation—fuelled by political upheaval,…

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The 6th International Conference on Environmental Design and Health (ICED2025) will take place on 1-2 November 2025, Heraklion, Crete, Greece and Virtual.ICED2025 will take place in a face-to-face meeting in Heraklion and also virtual. The conference will combine the most recent scientific developments in Environmental Design (Sustainability / Pollution / Energy / Cities-Buildings / Transportation / Erosion / Climate Change / Policy / Social Acceptance / Health Issues). ICED2025 will provide a unique opportunity for experts to interact and to apply their knowledge and latest research findings to the design and developments of environmental processes and also to discuss health issues. More Information: 6th International Conference on Environmental Design and Health, ICED2025 | Call for Abstracts and scientific submissions - dieAngewandte

The HIGHER EDUCATION SUMMIT (HES) is a conference series initiated by the COPERNICUS Alliance, the European Network on Higher Education for Sustainable Development. Every year it co-organizes a face-to-face or online conference with partners and members of the network. More about this Event will be published soon: HIGHER EDUCATION SUMMIT

Aktuelles - Entwicklungstagung “Peace, justice and stable institutions.” Weighty words make up the 16th goal of the Sustainable Development Goals: Peace, justice and strong institutions. It formulates a grand vision, as peace and justice are ancient dreams of humankind. As the penultimate goal, it brings together more dimensions than any other of the United Nations‘ 17 Sustainable Development Goals. At first glance, these dimensions do not seem to fit together. However, upon closer examination, it becomes clear that almost all of the other SDGs cannot be achieved without inclusive, effective and accountable institutions. Many goals are invalid or even nullified without peace, while achieving them would bring great progress for justice. In this respect, SDG 16 is the central building block of the entire SDG architecture.In the current global political situation, we see the following three dimensions as central to the debate at the Development Conference: 1. peace and conflict…

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the landscape of climate action and sustainable development. From predictive analytics to smart energy systems, AI offers powerful tools to enhance decision-making, optimise resource use, and develop innovative responses to the climate crisis. In Europe, universities play a key role in advancing AI solutions that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), contributing to global efforts for a greener and more equitable future. Aims This Seminar aims to create a dynamic forum for dialogue and exchange at the intersection of AI, sustainability, and climate science. Participants will gain insights into the latest AI-driven innovations, understand the role of AI in achieving SDG targets, and explore collaborative strategies for responsible and effective AI implementation. It also seeks to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration among academia, research centres, technology developers, public authorities, and civil society.  A key highlight of the event will be the Awards Ceremony for the European Universities Competition on…

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