SAP ‘Regional Energy System – Vision 2040 Challenge’

The 2024 Students Week, hosted by the Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences (FHV), will feature five Short Advanced Programme Challenges. The ‘Regional Energy System – Vision 2040 Challenge’ is jointly organised by FHV and the Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK). Energy autonomy or energy self-sufficiency? This is a central question for the future energy system, especially in rural […]

SAP ‘Introduction to the Social and Solidarity Economy Challenge’

The 2024 Students Week, hosted by the Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences (FHV), will feature five Short Advanced Programme Challenges. The ‘Introduction to the Social and Solidarity Economy Challenge’ is jointly organised by FHV and the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS). The Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) addresses today’s challenges without relying on commercial enterprises or […]

SAP ‘Building the Born Global Firm Challenge’

The 2024 Students Week, hosted by the Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences (FHV), will feature five Short Advanced Programme Challenges. The ‘Building the Born Global Firm’ is jointly organised by FHV and the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS). Reaching, serving and retaining customers globally and building a global brand and market presence is a challenging task […]

SAP ‘AI for a Sustainable Future Challenge’

The 2024 Students Week, hosted by the Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences (FHV), will feature five Short Advanced Programme Challenges. The ‘AI for a Sustainable Future Challenge’ is jointly organised by FHV, and the NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences (NHL Stenden). This SAP Challenge is a week-long journey where students explore the potential of AI to […]

SAP ‘Future Explorations Challenge’

The 2024 Students Week, hosted by the Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences (FHV), will feature five Short Advanced Programme Challenges. The ‘Future Explorations Challenge’ is jointly organised by FHV, the Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK), and the NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences (NHL Stenden). Global challenges are the starting point for this SAP Challenge, which […]

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

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

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 Students’ Week and General Assembly 2023 will take place in Portugal


The Polytechnic University of Leiria (Portugal) will host the third RUN-EU Students’ Week and the General Assembly (GA) between 13 and 17 November 2023.

SAP ‘Aspects of Interregional Development – Sustainable Growth and Competitiveness Challenge’

In the 2023 Student Week, hosted by the Polytechnic University of Leiria (IPLeiria), there will be four Short Advanced Programme Challenges on ‘Aspects of Interregional Development’. The Sustainable Growth and Competitiveness Challenge is jointly organised by the IPLeiria, and the NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences (NHL Stenden). This challenge is framed by the Sustainable Development Goals […]

SAP ‘Aspects of Interregional Development – Cooperation and Inclusiveness Challenge’

In the 2023 Student Week, hosted by the Polytechnic University of Leiria (IPLeiria), there will be four Short Advanced Programme Challenges on ‘Aspects of Interregional Development’. The Cooperation and Inclusiveness Challenge is jointly organised by the IPLeiria, and the University of Győr – Széchenyi István University (SZE). This programme is framed by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) […]