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Training on Blockchain for Business

14 February 2025

The RUN‑EU member University of Burgos (UBU) coordinates the EAGLE project “Covering the Training Gap in Digital Skills for European SMEs Manpower”. Together with EAGLE partners, UBU & RUN‑EU invite you to participate in the ‘Blockchain for Business’ course that will take place online from 27 February to 6 March 2025.

Training on Cybercrimes, Cyber Threats, and Cybersecurity

13 February 2025

The RUN‑EU member University of Burgos (UBU) coordinates the EAGLE project “Covering the Training Gap in Digital Skills for European SMEs Manpower”. Together with EAGLE partners, UBU & RUN‑EU invite you to participate in the Cybercrimes, Cyber Threats, and Cybersecurity course that will take place online on 25 and 26 February 2025.

EPA Mission ‘Smart Sustainable Manufacturing at UBU’

6 February 2025

The EPA Mission ‘Smart Sustainable Manufacturing at UBU’ is hosted by the University of Burgos (UBU), from 8 to 11 April. If you are a lecturer, researcher, or student from a RUN‑EU partner institution and are passionate about smart and sustainable manufacturing, this is your opportunity to contribute to the development of new training opportunities. These will focus on learning outcomes that equip participants to tackle current and future industry challenges.

The Pilot RUN‑EU Day at FHV: Embracing ‘The Future Starts Now’

30 January 2025

The RUN‑EU Day is an annual event steered by the RUN‑EU Dissemination and Cooperation Office, with each RUN‑EU partner institution hosting its own event as part of the broader initiative. The initiative aims to showcase the RUN‑EU strategy, vision, and the necessary steps for institutionalisation, while also highlighting key results, outcomes, and best practices. It engages communities and stakeholders through storytelling and interactive activities.

RUN‑EU INNOTHON Tech to the Future: Future Teachers in Training

29 January 2025

On 27 November 2024, third-year Pabo students from the NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, specialising in the learning area of Human, Nature & Technology, took part in Tech to the Future at Martini Plaza.

NHL Stenden RUN Innovation Day – RUN to Innovation

29 January 2025

NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences hosted an inspiring session with teachers, educators, and representatives from foundations and schools on 12 November 2024. The focus was on digital literacy, STEAM, science & technology, and innovation in education.

EPA Mission ‘Cyber Safety, Cyber Security and Internet of Things’

20 January 2025

The EPA Mission ‘Cyber Safety, Cyber Security and Internet of Things’ is hosted by the NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences (NHL Stenden).

RUN Discovery Student Academy

10 January 2025

The RUN Discovery Student Academy is a comprehensive mentoring programme coordinated by the Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences (FHV), tailored for late-stage B.Sc. students, M.Sc. candidates, and young researchers (in the first year of their PhD) embarking on their academic journeys.

Charting the Strategic Educational Course of RUN‑EU

29 December 2024

During a two-day meeting at the NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, in Leeuwarden, the Netherlands, representatives from all alliance members gathered to discuss Joint Degree development, micro-credentials, pedagogical approaches as well as quality assurance and affiliated accreditation mechanisms.

EPA Mission on Health, Well-being and Technology at Howest: a Collaborative Success

28 December 2024

We are thrilled to share the highlights of the recent EPA mission hosted at the Howest University of Applied Sciences, Belgium, where 26 participants from various RUN‑EU member universities came together for an enriching experience.

RUN‑EU Mobility Schemes Catalogue 1.0: a New Era of Exchange and Innovation

27 December 2024

This 1st version of the annual Mobility Schemes Catalogue lists the innovative mobility opportunities available for students and staff within RUN‑EU

Celebrating a New Milestone with the Launch of the RUN‑EU Ambassadors Programme

27 December 2024

The RUN‑EU Ambassadors Programme, a significant milestone, has officially been launched with the implementation of the first SAP for students entitled ‘How to Become a True Ambassador for RUN‑EU?’

RUN‑EU Launches New Handbook for Short Learning Opportunities

26 December 2024

RUN‑EU has created a new “Handbook for Short Learning Opportunities”, building upon the Standard Guidelines established during Cycle 1.

1st International Call for Service-Learning Projects in Teaching Innovation and Social Transformation (2024–2025)

22 December 2024

Service-Learning (S-L) projects represent an educational innovation and social transformation proposal that fosters university students’ cognitive, social, and ethical development, contributing to their personal growth and the acquisition of professional skills. At RUN‑EU, we are committed to adopting this methodology to enhance our students’ social engagement competencies and promote their internationalisation.

RUN‑EU is Awarded with an ERASMUS+ Teacher Academies Project

27 November 2024

The RUN‑EU alliance submitted a proposal in the 2024 call, where only 14% of the proposals have been funded. Among them is this project: “European Social Innovation & Democratic Education Teacher Academy (EU-SIDE)”, which be developed in the period 2025–2027, with a budget of €1,470,825.

RUN‑EU Innovation Day – IPCA Promotes a Round Table on the Challenges of Social Innovation in Educational Contexts

20 November 2024

On 14 November, the Auditorium of the Municipal Library of Barcelos hosted the RUN‑EU INNOVATION DAY 2024, an event promoted by the Polytechnic of Cávado and Ave (IPCA) as part of the RUN‑EU European Alliance. The central theme of the roundtable was “Social Innovation in Educational Context”, and it brought together representatives from academia, the Municipality of Barcelos, third-sector organisations and Escola Básica da Ponte to discuss trends, challenges and opportunities in this field.

Promotion of the RUN‑EU European Zone for Interregional Development (EZ-ID) at UBU

19 November 2024

RUN‑EU is committed to promoting a “European Zone for Interregional Development” (EZ-ID). This interregional cooperation promoted by the RUN‑EU universities seeks to create networking that allows the economic, social, cultural, and environmental development of our regions, making Europe more competitive, more connected, more social and inclusive, and greener.

RUN‑EU Innovation Day at IPLeiria ‘Innovation: From the Academy to the Market’

13 November 2024

On 21 November 2024, Startup Leiria, an Associated Partner of RUN‑EU, will open its doors on the first floor of the Leiria Municipal Market to welcome business owners, researchers, students and entrepreneurs to present much of what is being done in the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem, ‘From the Academy to the Market’, in an event that is part of Nexxt Leiria and the 1st RUN‑EU Innovation Day of the Polytechnic University of Leiria.

RUN‑EU Innovation Day at HAMK – Lightning FLASH to Innovation

12 November 2024

On 7 November 2024, the Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) in Hämeenlinna, Finland, hosted the FLASH event as part of the RUN‑EU Innovation Day. The event brought together students, academics and industry professionals to explore how businesses and students can benefit from collaboration and funding opportunities.

RUN‑EU Innovation Day at IPCA ‘Social Innovation in Educational Context’

7 November 2024

The Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave (IPCA) will host a RUN‑EU Innovation Day on 14 November 2024 in Barcelos, Portugal. The event will be held at the Barcelos Municipal Library Auditorium, with the main feature being a roundtable discussion on ‘Social Innovation in an Educational Context’.

RUN‑EU Innovation Day at UBU ‘Entrepreneurship & Technological Innovation in Business Project’

6 November 2024

The RUN‑EU Office of the University of Burgos (UBU), in Spain is organising the RUN‑EU Innovation Day on 12 November 2024.

RUN-ESEC SAP Empowers Students to Make a Lasting Impact on Society

23 October 2024

From 9 to 11 October, the Short Advanced Programme (SAP) ‘Service Learning Programme for Lecturers’ concluded with a face-to-face week at the University of Burgos. This SAP, a collaboration between the University of Burgos (UBU), the NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, and the Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences, brought together a diverse group of professionals.

RUN‑EU Attended a Meeting on the European Degree Package in Spain

15 October 2024

Representatives from all Spanish universities in European alliances attended the European meeting on the ‘European Degree Package’ organised by the ARQUS European University Alliance and hosted by the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid on 30 September.

New Immersive Research Institute Launched Across RUN‑EU

11 October 2024

The Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) has launched a new research development programme making way for TUS students and staff to power the engine of regional development through its partnership with several European Universities.

UBU Becomes the Centre of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Europe of the Regions

10 October 2024

On 3 and 4 October the University of Burgos (UBU) brought together the eight RUN‑EU European regions to promote entrepreneurship: Centre Region – Portugal (IPLeiria), Midlands & Midwest Regions – Ireland (TUS), Northern Region – Portugal (IPCA), Southern Region – Finland (HAMK), Friesland Province – The Netherlands (NHL Stenden), Vorarlberg Region – Austria (FHV), West-Flanders – Belgium (Howest) at the RUN‑EU Knowledge Mission & Innovation Meets Regions event.

Forum at the University of Burgos Promotes Regional Growth Through Collaboration and Innovation

10 October 2024

The event ‘Shaping Interregional Cooperation for Innovation’ took place on 3 October in the Auditorium of the University of Burgos (UBU) in Spain.

RUN-EMIC Launches its Mobility Promotion Programme

27 September 2024

RUN‑EU’s European Mobility Innovation Centre (RUN-EMIC) has launched the RUN‑EU Mobility Promotion Programme. This programme focuses on the intensified promotion of all kinds of existing and innovative RUN‑EU mobilities.

RUN‑EU 2024 Students Week & General Assembly at FHV: Paving the Way for the Future

17 September 2024

More than 250 RUN‑EU students, researchers, academic staff and associated partners from various countries and fields, ranging from industry and business to regional government and civil society, met at the Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences (FHV), in Dornbirn, Austria, from 2 to 6 September. This meeting marked the fourth RUN‑EU Students Week (SW) and General Assembly (GA) and was attended by the CEOs/Rectors/Presidents of the eight-member universities.

Successful ‘Meet & Greet RUN‑EU’ Event and European Values Workshop at NHL Stenden

18 July 2024

A ‘Meet & Greet RUN‑EU’ event took place on 18 June at the Brûze Café, at NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences in Leeuwarden, bringing together members of the RUN‑EU community for an engaging and insightful gathering.

RUN Research Expert Network has been established

16 July 2024

A new milestone has been reached as the RUN‑EU 2.0 research community launched the RUN Research Expert Network on 15 July 2024.

RUN‑EU Dissemination and Cooperation Office (DCO) has been established

19 June 2024

A new milestone for RUN‑EU 2.0 has been achieved with the establishment of the Dissemination and Cooperation Office (DCO).

Howest Welcomed the 2nd RUN‑EU Executive Management Board Meeting

12 June 2024

The RUN‑EU Executive Management Board (EMB) met from 3 to 5 June at the Howest University of Applied Sciences, Belgium.

RUN‑EU Played an Active Role in the 4th FOR.UE.PT Meeting

7 June 2024

The 4th Meeting of the Portuguese Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) within the European University Alliances (FOR.UE.PT), was held in Lisbon on 16 May.

The Future Starts Now! Get Ready for the General Assembly and Students’ Week 2024

2 June 2024

The Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences (FHV) will host the fourth General Assembly (GA) and the RUN‑EU Students’ Week (SW) from 2 to 6 September 2024, in Austria.

RUN‑EU is Shaping the Future of Food and Biotechnology

1 June 2024

Two RUN European University (RUN‑EU) events were held in May at Häme University of Applied Sciences in Hämeenlinna, Finland: the European Programmes Academy – Exploratory Mission (EPA-mission) in Food and Biotechnology, and the Science for Business seminar.

First RUN‑EU Workshop on European Values hosted by IPCA

28 May 2024

As part of its third International Week, which took place from 20 to 24 May 2024, the Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave (IPCA) organised the first RUN‑EU ‘Workshop on European Values’.

Eighty-two policy recommendations were submitted to the EU

3 May 2024

The 82 policy recommendations drafted by the students who attended the 2024 European Student Assembly (ESA) are now available.

First RUN‑EU EPA-Mission at FHV Sets the Stage for Joint Learning Success

2 May 2024

From 15 to 19 April 2024, students, teachers, and researchers from the eight RUN‑EU member universities met at the Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences (FHV), at Dornbirn, Austria for the first European Programmes Academy Exploratory Mission (EPA-Mission).

RUN‑EU Students Influence Europe’s Future at the 3rd European Student Assembly

18 April 2024

Five RUN‑EU students represented the Alliance at the 3rd European Student Assembly at the European Parliament in Strasbourg from 10 to 12 April. The event brought together over 250 students from 41 European university alliances for an exchange of ideas and collaboration on the future of Europe.

RUN‑EU EPA-Missions Schedule and Approach

11 April 2024

The RUN‑EU European Programmes Academy Exploratory Missions (EPA-Missions) will bring its community together throughout the alliance for in-person, weeklong knowledge-creation events with the aim of co-creating joint learning opportunities for RUN‑EU learners.

RUN‑EU Launches European Stakeholder Engagement Centre (ESEC) in Burgos

10 April 2024

The RUN‑EU European Stakeholder Engagement Centre (RUN-ESEC) kick-off meeting took place in Burgos at the end of March. Representatives from all eight member universities of the RUN‑EU Alliance attended, as part of the initiative led by the University of Burgos (UBU) under the WP4 whose goal is to enhance societal engagement through public-private collaborations.

HAMK hosts Science for Business seminar

9 April 2024

The Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) will host a ‘Science for Business’ seminar between 22–23 May 2024, in Hämeenlinna, Finland.

RUN‑EU Impact Observatory (RIO) has been established

26 March 2024

A new milestone of RUN‑EU has been reached with the establishment of the RUN‑EU Impact Observatory (RIO).

NHL Stenden hosted the first RUN‑EU 2.0 EMIC Week

13 March 2024

Staff from the international offices of all RUN‑EU member universities gathered at the NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences (NHL Stenden) in Leeuwarden from 4-7 March for the first European Mobility Innovation Centre (EMIC) Week of the second cycle of RUN‑EU.

RUN‑EU SKATE has been established

28 February 2024

A new RUN‑EU 2.0 milestone has been reached today with the creation of the Students’ Knowledge, Attention and Technologies (SKATE) committee. This student-led communications advisory group is a dynamic initiative comprising two Student Council members from each university within the RUN‑EU alliance.

RUN‑EU European Programmes Academy (EPA) inaugural meeting in Brussels

26 February 2024

Last week, the RUN‑EU European Programmes Academy (EPA) met in Brussels to strategise training initiatives for the Alliance’s upcoming activities.

RUN‑EU Central Communications Office (CCO) has been established

30 January 2024

The first milestone of RUN‑EU 2.0 has been reached with the creation of the Central Communications Office (CCO).

Embarking on RUN‑EU’s 2nd Cycle: Kick-Off at TUS

18 January 2024

RUN‑EU made history today when the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) became the first Irish university to lead a European University Alliance.

Researcher Career Development Training Programme 2024

15 January 2024

RUN‑EU PLUS organises the 2024 Researcher Career Development Training Programme to support RUN‑EU researchers in identifying their research skills and personal career paths, and to promote intersectoral and international mobility.

The Shape(s) of RUN‑EU International Conference was a Space to Meet, Reflect and Plan for the Future

22 November 2023

More than 260 students, academic, research and administrative staff, associated partners and external stakeholders embarked on a transformative journey by attending The Shape(s) of RUN‑EU International Conference, at the Polytechnic University of Leiria (IPLeiria) on 16 and 17 November.

RUN‑EU 2023 Students Week & General Assembly: Leading Interregional Development and Shaping the Future

20 November 2023

RUN‑EU Students, researchers, academic staff and associated partners from various countries and fields, ranging from industry and business to regional government and civil society, met at the Polytechnic University of Leiria (IPLeiria), in Portugal, from 13 to 17 November.

The RUN‑EU Student Council Summit: a Collaborative and Enriching Event

12 October 2023

The RUN‑EU Student Council Summit, held at the NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences (NHL Stenden), from 4–6 October, gathered 63 RUN‑EU students.

RUN‑EU Secures New Funding on the European Universities Erasmus+ Call 2023

3 July 2023

Today is an important milestone and an exciting day as our Regional University Network – European University (RUN‑EU) stands among the 30 alliances that received positive news.

RUN‑EU Portuguese Polytechnics will now grant doctoral degrees

1 March 2023

Earlier this week, the law change that will allow the Portuguese Polytechnics to grant PhDs was approved.

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Our regions

All regions of Europe are represented within RUN-EU

Activities Calendar

This calendar highlights the main RUN-EU activities taking place in the coming semester. Further information, such as registration dates, will be provided in due course through the usual channels: RUN-EU website and social media.

Spring Semester 2025

8 JANUARY 2025
INOVA+ · Portugal

ONLINE WORKSHOP
Understanding Awarding Criteria and What Evaluator Looks For

24 JANUARY 2025
INOVA+ · Portugal

ONLINE WORKSHOP
Understanding the Interreg Europe, Interreg A and Interreg B sub-programmes

29 JANUARY 2025
INOVA+ · Portugal

ONLINE WORKSHOP
Building a Strong Consortium

12 FEB 2025
HAMK · Finland

EVENT
INNOTHON
Food Waste Challenge

14 – 15 FEB 2025
UBU · Spain

EVENT
INNOTHON
Innovation Hackathon For The Action

14 FEB – 14 MAR 2025
FHV · Austria

SHORT ADVANCED PROGRAMME
Hack Your Device – 3^rd edition

17 FEB – 28 MAR 2025
Howest · Belgium

SHORT ADVANCED PROGRAMME
Bee Analytics & Business – 2^nd edition

17 FEB – 4 APR 2025
Howest · Belgium

SHORT ADVANCED PROGRAMME
Business Intelligence with Power BI: Transforming Data into Strategic Insights

18 – 19 FEB 2025
TUS · Ireland

EVENT
RUN-EU Student Research Colloquium

24 FEB – 31 MAR 2025
Howest · Belgium

SHORT ADVANCED PROGRAMME
Next-Gen Content

25 FEB 2025
TUS · Ireland

EVENT
INNOTHON
Empowering Future Leaders to Innovate in Sustainable Tourism

25 FEB 2025
IPCA · Portugal

EVENT
INNOTHON at IPCA

25 FEB – 4 APR 2025
IPLeiria · Portugal

SHORT ADVANCED PROGRAMME
Event Driven Innovation – 2^nd edition

26 FEB 2025
TUS · Ireland

ONLINE WORKSHOP
Productive Research Consortia – The Difference Between Success and Failure

25 FEB 2025
TUS · Ireland

EVENT
INNOTHON
Empowering Future Leaders to Innovate in Sustainable Tourism

26 FEB 2025
FHV · Austria

EVENT
INNOTHON
Driving Innovation for a Circular Economy

3 – 7 MAR 2025
NHL Stenden · The Netherlands

EVENT
EPA Mission
in Cybersecurity, Cybersafety and Internet of Things (IoT)

3 MAR – 4 APR 2025
Howest · Belgium

SHORT ADVANCED PROGRAMME
Kickstart Your Creativity The Art of Building Your Business App

3 MAR – 22 APR 2025
UBU · Spain

SHORT ADVANCED PROGRAMME
Designing STEAM Projects for Pre-University Students

3 MAR – 8 MAY 2025
Howest · Belgium

SHORT ADVANCED PROGRAMME
Navigating European Values in the EU Institutions

4 MAR – 8 APR 2025
HAMK · Finland

SHORT ADVANCED PROGRAMME
You Serious? An Inclusive Society for Young People! – 4^th edition

7 MAR 2025
TUS · Ireland

ONLINE WORKSHOP
Biographic Narrative Interpretive Method (BNIM)

10 MAR 2025
NHL Stenden · The Netherlands

EVENT
RUN to Innovation

10 – 14 MAR 2025
TUS · Ireland

EVENT
EMIC Week

10 MAR – 18 APR 2025
NHL Stenden · The Netherlands

SHORT ADVANCED PROGRAMME
Green Growth: Sustainable Business in a Circular Society

13 MAR 2025
HAMK · Finland

ONLINE WORKSHOP
Using GenAI for Student Learning and Assessment

18 MAR – 22 MAY 2025
IPLeiria · Portugal

SHORT ADVANCED PROGRAMME
Celebrating Diversity: Innovations for Inclusivity and Equality in Higher Education

21 – 22 MAR 2025
Alviela Live Science Center · IPLeiria · Portugal

EVENT
INNOTHON
Young Innovators’ Competition

24 MAR – 3 MAY 2025
TUS · Ireland

SHORT ADVANCED PROGRAMME
Sustainable Footwear Futures – 2^nd edition

25 MAR 2025
HAMK · Finland

ONLINE WORKSHOP
How to Design an ePortfolio on Your Researcher Skills? – Part 1

25 – 27 MAR 2025
NHL Stenden · The Netherlands

WORKSHOP
EU Values Compass Training

1 APR 2025
Howest · Belgium

ONLINE WORKSHOP
Student-centred teaching: How to choose your learning activities?

1 APR – 31 DEC 2025
HAMK · Finland

MOOC
Develop your Eco-Resilient Leadership Skills

3 – 4 APR 2025
NHL Stenden · The Netherlands

EVENT
Knowledge Mission Entrepreneurship

7 – 11 APR 2025
UBU · Spain

EVENT
HAMK Ubuproyecta

7 – 13 APR 2025
UBU · Spain

BIP
Smart Everything

8 – 11 APR 2025
UBU · Spain

EVENT
EPA Mission
Smart Sustainable Manufacturing at UBU

8 APR – 16 DEC 2025
FHV · Austria

RUN DISCOVERY STUDENT ACADEMY
Unlock Your Research Potential
Shape Your Academic Future and Master the Hot Skills in Research

10 APR – 23 MAY 2025
HAMK · Finland

SHORT ADVANCED PROGRAMME
How to Navigate Through Unfamiliar Contexts – 3^rd edition

15 APR – 9 MAY 2025
FHV · Austria

SHORT ADVANCED PROGRAMME
SeGAR – Serious Games in AR and VR

15 APR 2025
HAMK · Finland

ONLINE WORKSHOP
How to Design an ePortfolio on Your Researcher Skills? – Part 2

17 APR – 17 JUN 2025
HAMK · Finland

SHORT ADVANCED PROGRAMME
How to Become a True Ambassador for RUN-EU – 2^nd edition

21 APR 2025
HAMK · Finland

ONLINE WORKSHOP
How to Promote RUN-EU Learning Strategies on Current Curricula: 50+10 Case

22 APR – 16 MAY 2025
FHV · Austria

SHORT ADVANCED PROGRAMME
Future Explorations – 3^rd edition

23 APR – 2 MAY 2025
TUS · Ireland

SHORT ADVANCED PROGRAMME
Lifestyle Management in Chronic Disease: The Role of Physical Activity

24 APR 2025
Howest · Belgium

ONLINE WORKSHOP
International and Intercultural Learning – Exploring Cultural Differences and Acquiring International and Intercultural Competencies

28 APR – 2 MAY 2025
HAMK · Finland

BIP
Innovative Teacher in Wonderland – Redefining the Teacher’s Role and the Future Pedagogy