Agricultural University of Iceland (AUI)
On 19 August 2024, the autumn semester starts in Iceland. All new students and exchange students are invited to Ásgarður the main building in campus Hvanneyri at 9:00 in Ársalur on the 3rd floor.
Students will get information on practical matters regarding studies at the AUI, meet staff and familiarise themselves with services available and meet fellow students.
An introduction to the UNIgreen Alliance will be shown as well as our dedicated UNIgreen staff will be available to answer any questions during the lunch break and get giveaways in return for answering a short quiz. At the end of the day organised campus tours and students meet will be held during the week 19 to 23 August.
SupBiotech Engineering School of Biotechnology
On 2 September 2024, SupBiotech will organise a day dedicated to welcoming international students. It will include a series of engaging activities, such as campus tours, cultural exchanges, and interactive workshops designed to help students settle in and connect with their peers.
On 19 September 2024, during the Associations Forum held at SupBiotech, a dedicated UNIgreen stand will welcome all students to discover more about the UNIgreen Alliance through a trivia. Top scorers will be awarded prizes such as UNIgreen tote bags, USB drives, or notebooks.
Polytechnic University of Coimbra (PUC)
From 2 to 13 September 2024, a Portuguese Language and Culture Course will be taught at the Penedo da Saudade Cultural Centre. It includes, in addition to the theoretical part (classes), workshops and activities related to arts and traditions such as games, ceramics and traditional Portuguese music, as well as a visit to the Coimbra region, namely to Praia da Tocha to experience the Xávega art.
On 23 November 2024, to mark the Native Forest Day, PUC will plant trees to reduce the carbon footprint of its Global Week which took place in May 2024. It will be an outdoor activity for incoming students to be held in partnership with PUC’s School of Technology and Management of Oliveira do Hospital.
University of Almería (UAL)
UAL Welcome Days will take place on 5 and 6 September 2024. Incoming students will participate in a full two-days programme including sessions about administrative issues, Spanish culture, library, sports, cultural activities offered by the university and other interesting information for their stay.
The highlight of this year will be the UAL – UNIgreen Travel Award. All the incoming students have the possibility to participate in this contest, by taking sustainable means of transport to reach Almería. Three (3) prizes will be given away during the event. It should be an exciting way to present the opportunities UNIgreen offers to all students!
University-College of the Province of Liège (HEPL)
Between 9 and 13 of September, HEPL will provide some activities for its international students. It will consist of a series of conferences, fun activities and social gatherings, such as an intercultural workshop and Belgian discoveries.
It will also be the time for them to visit HEPL’s Erasmus House, a place where they can live during their stay. During this semester, HEPL will welcome 80 students from abroad.
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (UNIMORE)
From 20 September to 6 October 2024, UNIMORE and ESN will welcome international students with a series of activities including culture and trips, sports, parties and games.
On 20 September a special info session will be held at the Department of law about administrative information and the UNIMORE services and facilities. On 23 October 2024 a UNIgreen info session will be offered to the new students at the Department of Life Sciences in Reggio Emilia. On 25 September international students will be invited to take a placement test for the Italian language course at the University Language Center.
Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW)
The SGGW Student Council, in cooperation with WePoint (Welcome Point) and Erasmus Student Network, invites all newly admitted international students to Welcome Day on 5 October 2024.
The event will provide an excellent opportunity to get insight into the university and get to know members of student organisations. Participants will be given information regarding the university structure and its units, student’s rights and obligations, health insurance, and public transport in Warsaw. SGGW Polish students will introduce Polish culture to their international fellows and present opportunities for integration into the student community.
For more information, contact the UNIgreen team at your institution.