September 1 – 8:00 am – October 30 – 5:00 pm
UNIgreen Science Week brings together students, researchers and members of our academic community to explore science, innovation and the challenges shaping our future.
Throughout the a day or a week, UNIgreen partner universities are organising a variety of activities, talks, workshops, demonstrations and events to showcase the diversity of scientific expertise across their university.
From green biotechnology and sustainable agriculture to environmental sciences and life sciences, Science Week is an opportunity to discover new ideas, exchange knowledge and connect with the people driving innovation across Europe.
Discover the Science Week activities organised by each UNIgreen university below! (coming soon)
Polytechnic University of Coimbra (Portugal)
To mark Science Week, PUC will host two events:
- September 22: Science on Stage
Science Days: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – ISCAC – PUC, Coimbra
This initiative aims to promote interaction among students, alumni, researchers, and faculty at the Polytechnic University of Coimbra, creating a space for scientific exchange, highlighting the knowledge produced across the various academic units, and strengthening networking opportunities. The event is aligned with UNIgreen Science Week, contributing to the promotion of research, innovation, and scientific collaboration.
- September 25: Experience Science
From Academia to the Public, 2:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., in Cantanhede
Inspired by the spirit of the European Researchers’ Night, this initiative; in partnership with the municipality of Cantanhede, aims to bring science closer to society by providing a space for gathering, sharing, and discovery. Throughout the event, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the knowledge and research conducted at the Polytechnic University of Coimbra in a dynamic, accessible, and participatory way.
The program includes activities aimed at different audiences and age groups, involving children, youth, adults, seniors, and families. Participants will have the opportunity to experiment, discover, and engage directly with the work carried out by faculty, researchers, and students, in an environment designed to stimulate curiosity and promote dialogue between academia and the community.
University of Almería (Spain)
UNIgreen Challenge: Play, Learn and Win!
The activity will consist of a dynamic competition where the public will test their knowledge of the European Union, higher education and the scientific disciplines on which UNIgreen is based: Sustainable Agriculture, Green Biotechnology and Life Sciences.
The activity aims to promote UNIgreen, an alliance of eight higher education institutions, led by the University of Almería. It seeks to introduce students to UNIgreen’s educational offerings, which include a Double Master’s degree, a Joint Doctoral Program, and a wide range of blended intensive programs.
As part of the activity, an interactive contest will be held with themes related to the principles of the Alliance: the European Union, curiosities about the countries that make up the Alliance, the Sustainable Development Goals, Sustainable Agriculture, Green Biotechnology and Life Sciences.
Students will participate by spinning a wheel containing four categories: Word Game, Emoji Game, True or False, and Scrambled Words. The selected category will test their knowledge of the aforementioned areas.
Based on their score, students can choose from a wide variety of prizes.
Participants
UNIgreen is an Alliance made up of the following Higher Education Institutions:
- University of Almería (Spain)
- Agricultural University of Iceland (Iceland)
- Agricultural University of Plovdiv (Bulgaria)
- Haute École de la Province de Liège (Belgium)
- Polytechnic University of Coimbra (Portugal)
- Paris Sup’Biotech (France)
- Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia (Italy)
- Warsaw University of Life Sciences (Poland)
Financing
- Funded by the European Union.
- PROJECT: UNIgreen: The Green European University
- ACRONYM: UNIgreen
- CALL: 2022 Erasmus+ European Universities (ERASMUS-EDU-2022-EUR-UNIV)
Value that research brings
The activity has a positive impact on society by promoting knowledge on essential topics such as the Sustainable Development Goals, Sustainable Agriculture, Green Biotechnology and Life Sciences.Promoting the Alliance has significant social value, enabling students to learn about and take advantage of its academic offerings, which include innovative programs in key areas such as sustainability, green biotechnology, and sustainable agriculture. By raising awareness of these educational resources, the Alliance fosters the development of responsible citizens who are conscious of environmental challenges. Students who participate in these programs are prepared to be agents of change, capable of making informed decisions that benefit both the environment and society as a whole. This initiative not only strengthens the commitment to sustainability but also contributes to building an educational community that prioritizes social responsibility and the care of the natural environment.In summary, the activity contributes to a more conscious and active society in promoting sustainability and developing solutions to global challenges.