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SUMMARY:"Climate-Friendly Parks" as urban practice
DESCRIPTION:UNIgreen’s JRC4 – Biodiversity\, Forestry\, and Agroecology Webinar Series: Episode 5 \n\n\n\nThis event\, organized within the UNIgreen JRC4 Living Lab framework\, brings together researchers\, students\, and forest practitioners to discuss aliens and flames – when fire ecology meets invasion ecology. \n\n\n\nThematic\n\n\n\nThis seminar presents a case-study of natural restoration intervention carried out in the “Marco Biagi” Park in Reggio Emilia (Italy)\, within the LIFE CityAdap3 project. The study quantifies ecosystem services provided by an urban green area enriched with multiple landscape elements\, offering a replicable model of urban restoration. Four types of NBS are analyzed: two micro-forests\, rural edges\, tree rows\, and a constructed wetland. The micro-forests were established following the Miyawaki method\, using both native and Mediterranean-adapted species. Preliminary results from two years of monitoring (2024–2025) highlight differences in biodiversity\, structure\, and ecosystem functioning among the interventions. The study also evaluates microclimatic mitigation by comparing green and built-up areas. \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nOn Tuesday\, 31 March 2026\, join us for an online event\, from 14:00 to 15:00 CEST with expert speaker and engaging discussions. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\nWho should join?\n\n\n\nResearchers\, students\, forest managers\, and anyone curious about forest ecology and sustainability. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGiulia Santunione\n\n\n\nResearcher at University of Modena and Reggio Emilia \n\n\n\n\n\nGiulia Santunione is a researcher in Environmental and Applied Botany at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (Italy). She holds a PhD in Environmental Engineering and a MSc in Biology. Her research focuses on urban vegetation\, biodiversity\, and ecosystem services\, with particular attention to urban forestry and Nature-Based Solutions for climate adaptation. She works on the assessment of plant diversity\, structural and functional traits of urban trees\, and their role in microclimatic mitigation\, carbon sequestration\, and air quality improvement. She has extensive experience in tree and shrub inventories\, biodiversity monitoring in urban and peri-urban green spaces\, and the evaluation of adaptive responses of woody species to environmental and thermal stress. She is the author of over 30 peer-reviewed scientific publications indexed in Scopus and Web of Science and collaborates closely with local administrations on applied research projects aimed at enhancing urban resilience and biodiversity under changing climatic conditions.He has led or currently leads six nationally funded research projects and has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed articles indexed in the Web of Science and Scopus databases\, primarily in forest ecology\, invasion ecology\, and fire ecology. In addition\, he has authored over 190 non-indexed publications\, including conference proceedings\, book chapters\, and technical reports\, and has served as editor of six books. He has served on six national scientific expert panels on forest fires\, appointed by the Portuguese Government and the Portuguese Parliament. He is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the environmental NGO League for the Protection of Nature (LPN) and a member of the Portuguese Society for Forest Science.
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/climate-friendly-parks-as-urban-practice/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Food-derived Bioactive Substances for Human Health
DESCRIPTION:UNIgreen’s JRC1 – Biochemistry & Biotechnology Webinar Series: Episode 6 \n\n\n\nTopic\n\n\n\nPhenolic Compounds and Their Gut Microbial Metabolites in Human Health: Focus on Colon Cancer Prevention \n\n\n\n“Let food be the medicine and medicine be the food.”With these words\, Hippocrates intuited a profound truth: nutrition is not merely about providing energy or building blocks\, but also about shaping health and preventing disease. Two millennia later\, the fields of metabolomics and metagenomics have made it possible to explore the intricate links between diet and physiopathology\, revealing the molecular and cellular mechanisms at work. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will focus on the protection offered by phenolic compounds against cancer to illustrate this relationship. Join us to explore these groundbreaking discoveries and discuss their implications for future biotechnological innovations. \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nOn Tuesday\, 31 March  2026\, join us for an online event\, from 10:00 to 11:00 CEST with an expert speaker and partake in engaging discussions regarding molecular mechanisms! \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavide Tagliazucchi\n\n\n\nAssociate Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia \n\n\n\n\n\nHis scientific career has focused on investigating the role of dietary phenolic compounds and their gut microbial metabolites in human health. In recent years\, his research has particularly focused on the preventive role of these compounds in colon cancer\, using physiologically relevant conditions and cell culture models. He is the author of more than 100 scientific publications (H-index of 42).
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/food-derived-bioactive-substances-for-human-health/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Green Economy – Current Challenges of Trade in The EU?
DESCRIPTION:This event is organized within the framework of UNIgreen Day\, in collaboration with Work Package 6: Knowledge Transfer\, Society and Ecology. \n\n\n\nThe webinar will focus on “Green Economy – Current Challenges of Trade in the EU?”\, exploring how trade policies and market dynamics are evolving in response to the European Union’s sustainability and climate objectives. The speaker will address key challenges at the intersection of green transition and international trade\, highlighting both emerging constraints and new opportunities for a more sustainable economic model. \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nOn Thursday 19 March\, 2026\, join us for an online event\, from 10:00 to 12:00 CET with expert speaker and engaging discussions. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is already open\, and we warmly invite you to secure your spot. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPilar Casado\n\n\n\nDoctor of Finance and Accounting and an Associate Lecturer in the Business and Management Faculty at the University of Almería. \n\n\n\n\n\nIn terms of teaching\, I specialise in accounting subjects and the preparation and analysis of financial statements. My main area of research focuses on the usefulness of business reporting\, particularly the impact of sustainability reporting and assurance. I am currently responsible for internships and employability in the Vice-rectorate of Postgraduate and Institutional Relations. \n\n\n\nModerator\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDafinka Grozdanova\n\n\n\nAssistant in the Department of Economics at the Faculty of Economics at the Agricultural University-Plovdiv \n\n\n\n\n\nThe academic work includes participation in the development and implementation of research and innovation projects\, teaching activities\, and support for educational and scientific initiatives within the university. She is actively engaged in research collaboration\, project preparation\, and the dissemination of scientific results in the fields of agricultural innovation and policy.
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/green-economy-current-challenges-of-trade-in-the-eu/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:UNIgreen Day at SupBiotech
DESCRIPTION:UNIgreen Day at SupBiotech is a sustainability‑focused event led by the Biocampus student association. Throughout the week\, students take part in the “Atelier 2 Tonnes” workshop\, where they explore future scenarios and learn how to reduce their environmental impact. In parallel\, a Sustainable Development Challenge runs on the Eli app\, inviting teams to complete ecological missions from March 16 to March 20. Participants register through the app\, and teams are formed at the start of the challenge. \n\n\n\nDuring the week\, students also receive seeds of local flora and fauna to plant around the campus\, helping enrich biodiversity and strengthen their connection to environmental action. The winners of the sustainability challenge are announced on March 23\, concluding an engaging week dedicated to raising awareness and promoting eco‑responsible behavior across the campus.
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/unigreen-day-at-supbiotech/
CATEGORIES:Onsite
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SUMMARY:Eco-cycling PUC 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Polytechnic University of Coimbra invites the entire academic community to join an EcoPedalada bike ride through the city of Coimbra on 11 March!The initiative includes a bike ride starting at the Campus of the Coimbra Higher School of Agriculture (ESAC) (next to the IPC Gymnasium) and stopping at strategic locations\, such as Parque Verde and Rebolim\, where participants will contribute to waste collection\, promoting the preservation of the city’s natural and urban spaces.An activity that combines physical activity\, socialising and environmental responsibility.Registration is free but mandatory via the following link. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/eco-cycling-puc-2026/
CATEGORIES:Onsite
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SUMMARY:Welcome Week at AUP
DESCRIPTION:Agricultural University – Plovdiv will welcome the international students and Erasmus+ exchange students on 11 March 2026.  \n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\n\nWelcome speech from Prof. Dimo Atanasov – Vice Rector Scientific and International Activities\n\n\n\nMeetings with the administrative staff at Erasmus office and Department of Foreign  Languages \n\n\n\nPresentation of Plovdiv \n\n\n\nUniversity tour – Library\, Faculties\, the Research Center\, Sport facilities\, Agro-machinery park \n\n\n\nVisit of Experimental fields\, vineyards and Wine cellar \n\n\n\nGroup photo 
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/welcome-week-at-aup/
CATEGORIES:Onsite
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SUMMARY:Enter Study Days 2026 at AUP 
DESCRIPTION:ENTER Study Days\, “European education in transition: Digitalization\, Internationalization and Innovation” will take place in Plovdiv\,  Bulgaria from 9 to 11 March 2026. The objective is to obtain a global vision of the work done and to plan the future activities of the Alliance. \n\n\n\nThe event brought together representatives of Work Package 6 and international partners. In line with the domain of UNIgreen and the activities of WP6 the keynote speakers introduced techniques for Integrating the green and sustainability aspects in the teaching programmes (Prof. Vladislav Popov\, Agricultural University of Plovdiv) methods for flexibilization of teacher training curricula (Ms. Marjolein Wallenaar\, Aeres University of Applied Sciences Wageningen\, Netherlands)\, and teachers’ sustainability competencies (Eveliina Asikainen\, Tampere University of Applied Sciences\, Finland)\, as well as current Sustainability Practices in Higher Education (Ms. María del Pilar Casado Belmonte\, University of Almeria\, Spain). During the event\, a tree planting initiative took place. On the second day of the event\, the participants visited the private company Opora Back Yard\, whose fields are used to demonstrate good practices for students\, research activities\, and cooperation with the academic community and to conduct student internships. \n\n\n\nSubject\n\n\n\nIn a rapidly changing world\, teacher education in agricultural and environmental fields holds unique potential to shape a more sustainable and resilient future. As our world faces social\, environmental\, and digital transitions\, there is an urgent need to reimagine how we prepare educators – not only with knowledge\, but with the tools to inspire\, engage\, and reflect.  \n\n\n\nToday’s teacher training is called to respond to evolving learner needs. Programs play a key role to activate curiosity\, foster critical thinking\, and reflect European values such as inclusion\, democracy\, and sustainability. Education for sustainable development (ESD) is no longer a niche – it is a necessity. To meet this need\, curricula need to become more flexible\, personalized\, and connected to real-world challenges.Digitalization opens new possibilities for engaging learners\, while internationalization enriches perspectives and broadens horizons.  \n\n\n\nDesigning attractive study programs means aligning educational content with purpose and relevance in order to motivate a new generation of teachers to start their careers in the field of agricultural and environmental education.The ENTER Study Days 2026 offer a shared space to explore how we can build teacher education programs that are not only academically sound\, but socially meaningful: programs that empower educators to become change-agents in a world that urgently needs them. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\nDeadline is 28 February 2026 \n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\nDay 1\n\n\n9:00 – 9:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration of participants and morning coffee \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:30 – 10:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nOpening and welcome speeches \n\n\n\n\nAssoc. Prof. Boryana Ivanova\, Rector of the Agricultural University – Plovdiv\n\n\n\nMr. Jan-Willem Noom- President of ENTER\, AERES University of Applied Science (Wageningen)\n\n\n\nMs. Ivana Radonova- (affiliation to be added)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00 – 12:10 \n\n\n\n\n\nPlenary session \n\n\n\n\nIntegrating the green and sustainability aspects in the teaching programmes\, Prof. Vladislav Popov\, Agricultural University of Plovdiv\n\n\n\nTopic on digitalisation-keynote to be confirmed\n\n\n\nFlexibilization of teacher training curricula\, Ms. Marjolein Wallenaar\, Aeres University of Applied Sciences Wageningen\, Netherlands\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:10 – 12:20 \n\n\n\n\n\nGroup photo \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:20 – 13:20 \n\n\n\n\n\nLunch \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:30 – 14:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nTransfer to VET School in Chirpan \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:30 – 16:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nActivities in the VET School (dialogues) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nVisit to Chateau Trendafiloff and official dinner (to be confirmed) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n19:00 – 20:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nBus transport from Chirpan to Plovdiv \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 2\n\n\n9:00 – 9:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration of participants and morning coffeeChallenge Labs (in parallel the whole day) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:30 – 10:15 \n\n\n\n\n\nCurrent Sustainability Practices in Higher Education\, Pilar Casado\, University of Almeria \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:15 – 11:15 \n\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Assembly ENTER \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:30 – 12:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nPainting with soil \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00 – 13:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nLunch \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:30 – 15:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nRound of workshop activities (in parallel) \n\n\n\n\nFrom Participation to Engagement: Activating Learners in Agricultural and Forestry Education\, Karoline Meixner-Katzmann\, University College of Agricultural and Environmental Education (HAUP)\, Austria\n\n\n\nStress management\, CZU\, Prague\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15:00 – 15:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nField trip (transfer to Opora Zaden Dvor ) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15:30 – 16:45 \n\n\n\n\n\nGet to know the host  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n16:45 – 17:15 \n\n\n\n\n\nTransport from Tsalapitsa to Plovdiv \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n17:15 \n\n\n\n\n\nFree time \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 3\n\n\n9:00 – 9:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration of participants and morning coffee \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:30 – 11:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nPeer-coaching\, Methods for collaborative learning (learning from each other)\, AERES\, Wageningen \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00 – 11:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nOverall summary and closure \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nCity tour (optional)
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/enter-study-days-2026-at-aup/
LOCATION:Agricultural University – Plovdiv\, 12 Mendeleev Blvd\, Plovdiv\, 4000\, Bulgaria
CATEGORIES:Onsite
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SUMMARY:UNIgreen Day at AUP
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate UNIgreen Day\, students from Agricultural University – Plovdiv has planted a tree on 6 March. \n\n\n\nThis symbolic action reflects our shared commitment to sustainability\, environmental responsibility\, and the long-term impact of the UNIgreen Alliance. \n\n\n\nTo learn more about the activities that took place at AUP\, follow the link below:  \n\n\n\n\nUNIgreen Day at AUP Article
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/unigreen-day-at-aup/
CATEGORIES:Onsite
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SUMMARY:UNIgreen Day at UAL
DESCRIPTION:UNIgreen Day will be held on 5 March and will include a webinar and an on-site activities. \n\n\n\nThe day will include a workshop in which participants will be divided into groups to collaborate on creating ideas to make UAL’s campus more sustainable. \n\n\n\nWebinar\n\n\n\nThe webinar will be delivered by Pilar Casado. The subject coming soon. \n\n\n\nOne-site Activity\n\n\n\nThe on-site activity will be a debate on how to achieve a sustainable campus\, inviting students and dividing them into groups. 
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/unigreen-day-at-ual/
CATEGORIES:Onsite,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Solar Energy for Sustainable Rural Development
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce an upcoming in-person seminar hosted at Agricultural University – Plovdiv\, led by Rositsa Beluhova-Uzunova\, member of WP2. \n\n\n\nTopic\n\n\n\nSolar Energy for Sustainable Rural Development: Assessing Potential\, Opportunities\, and Policy Frameworks. \n\n\n\nWhen and Where?\n\n\n\nThe seminar will take place on 26 February 2026 at 09:00 as an on-site event. \n\n\n\nSubject\n\n\n\nThis seminar will explore the role of solar energy as a key driver for sustainable rural development. It will examine the technical potential of solar energy systems\, economic and social opportunities for rural communities\, and the policy frameworks needed to support their successful adoption. The discussion will focus on how renewable energy solutions can enhance energy security\, stimulate local economies\, reduce environmental impact\, and contribute to the broader goals of the green transition. \n\n\n\nKey Topics\n\n\n\n\nEconomic benefits for local communities\, farmers\, and small businesses\n\n\n\nIntegration of solar solutions with agricultural and rural infrastructure\n\n\n\nPolicy instruments\, funding mechanisms\, and EU-level support for renewable deployment\n\n\n\nCase studies and best practices for sustainable implementation\n\n\n\nChallenges\, regulatory considerations\, and future development pathways\n\n\n\n\nStay tuned: after the event\, we will share the seminar on UNIgreen YouTube Channel.
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/solar-energy-for-sustainable-rural-development/
LOCATION:Agricultural University – Plovdiv\, 12 Mendeleev Blvd\, Plovdiv\, 4000\, Bulgaria
CATEGORIES:Onsite,Seminar
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SUMMARY:Aliens and Flames - When Fire Ecology Meets Invasion Ecology
DESCRIPTION:UNIgreen’s JRC4 – Biodiversity\, Forestry\, and Agroecology Webinar Series: Episode 4 \n\n\n\nThis event\, organized within the UNIgreen JRC4 Living Lab framework\, brings together researchers\, students\, and forest practitioners to discuss aliens and flames – when fire ecology meets invasion ecology. \n\n\n\nThematic\n\n\n\nIt is widely known that plant invaders normally benefit from disturbance. Fire is one of the best examples of this relationship.  \n\n\n\nThe relation between fire and invasive plants can be bi-directional when fire promotes plant invasions and these promote fire\, leading to a feedback loop that is in many cases hard to break.  \n\n\n\nHere we explore this relationship using examples mostly from Portugal and other mediterranean-type regions. Given the changes in climate\, this topic is also relevant for countries and regions where fire occurrence is expected to increase in the future.  \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nOn Tuesday\, 24 February\, 2026\, join us for an online event\, from 14:00 to 15:00 CET with expert speaker and engaging discussions. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\nWho should join?\n\n\n\nResearchers\, students\, forest managers\, and anyone curious about forest ecology and sustainability. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoaquim Sande Silva\n\n\n\nProfessor at Polytechnic University of Coimbra \n\n\n\n\n\nJoaquim Sande Silva holds a BSc and a PhD in Forestry from the University of Lisbon\, and a Master’s degree in Environment and Renewable Resources from the International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM)\, Greece.  \n\n\n\nHe is Professor at the Polytechnic University of Coimbra\, Portugal\, where he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in fire ecology and fire management. He has been a Visiting Professor at the University of Bari\, Italy (2019\, 2022\, and 2025).  \n\n\n\nHe has led or currently leads six nationally funded research projects and has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed articles indexed in the Web of Science and Scopus databases\, primarily in forest ecology\, invasion ecology\, and fire ecology. In addition\, he has authored over 190 non-indexed publications\, including conference proceedings\, book chapters\, and technical reports\, and has served as editor of six books. He has served on six national scientific expert panels on forest fires\, appointed by the Portuguese Government and the Portuguese Parliament. He is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the environmental NGO League for the Protection of Nature (LPN) and a member of the Portuguese Society for Forest Science.
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/aliens-and-flames-when-fire-ecology-meets-invasion-ecology/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260219T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260219T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T140746
CREATED:20260205T090208Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome Week at UNIMORE
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the UNIMORE Welcome Day. This event is designed to support international students as they begin their academic journey at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. Through practical sessions and meetings with key university and local services\, you will receive essential information to help you settle in\, both academically and socially. We wish you a successful and enjoyable start at UNIMORE. \n\n\n\n\n\n10:30 – 10:40 \n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome and greetings from the International Relations Office \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:40 – 10:50 \n\n\n\n\n\nInternational Welcome Desk: getting familiar with Italian administrative procedures \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:50 – 11:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nESN Modena (Erasmus Student Network): “How to be internationally Italian” – insights on culture\, language\, and living in ItalyTo follow: \n\n\n\n\nInternational Relations Office – general information on your mobility at UNIMORE\n\n\n\nInternational Welcome Desk – accommodation\, residence permit\, fiscal code\, bank account\, and related services\n\n\n\nUniversity Language Centre (CLA) – Italian language courses and placement test registration\n\n\n\nUNIMORE Libraries (SBA) – access to libraries and related services\n\n\n\nTalentiAMO – Municipality of Modena project for attracting and supporting talent in Emilia-Romagna\n\n\n\nCUS Mo.Re – university sports activities\n\n\n\nESN Modena – student life and integration initiatives
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/welcome-week-at-unimore/
CATEGORIES:Onsite
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260219T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260219T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T140746
CREATED:20260120T131929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T140103Z
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SUMMARY:Advances in Plant Molecular Physiology
DESCRIPTION:UNIgreen’s JRC1 – Biochemistry & Biotechnology Webinar Series: Episode 5 \n\n\n\nTheme\n\n\n\nTitle: Advances in Plant Molecular Physiology  \n\n\n\nUnlocking the potential of sustainable agriculture starts with advances in plant molecular physiology. This knowledge is key to driving the innovation supporting the transition to more sustainable food production systems.  \n\n\n\nJoin our webinar to deepen your understanding of the molecular mechanisms behind plant life\, adaptation\, and resilience; and discover how these insights can inspire the next generation of farming practices. \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nOn Thursday\, 19 February  2026\, join us for an online event\, from 10:00 to 11:00 CET with an expert speaker and partake in engaging discussions regarding molecular mechanisms! \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProf. Piotr Gawrownski\n\n\n\nAssociate Professor at Warsaw University of Life Sciences
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/advances-plant-molecular-physiology/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260218T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T140746
CREATED:20260213T123945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T124009Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Resilience in Urban Forest
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce an upcoming hybrid seminar  on “Climate Resilience in Urban Forest: Biological responses\, Growth dynamics and Adaptive strategies” with Prof. Ana Clara Cobas (CONICET – UNNOBA\, Argentina) hosted at Padiglione Besta\, Reggio Emilia (Room H0.3). \n\n\n\nTopic\n\n\n\nClimate Resilience in Urban Forest \n\n\n\nStay tuned: after the event\, we will share the seminar on UNIgreen YouTube Channel. \n\n\n\nWhen and Where?\n\n\n\nThe seminar will take place on 18 February 2026 at 09:00 as an hybrid event.  \n\n\n\n\nStreamed Link\n\n\n\n\nSubject\n\n\n\nUrban forests are living laboratories. They integrate ecophysiology\, stress biology\, carbon allocation patterns\, and long-term adaptive strategies under increasingly variable climatic regimes. Understanding their resilience mechanisms is no longer optional\, it is foundational for sustainable urban planning and climate mitigation policies. \n\n\n\nBe part of the conversation.The seminar will analyse the causes\, consequences and policy responses related to the gender pay gap\, with an emphasis on recent developments within the European Union. The seminar will provide a comprehensive explanation of how the gender pay gap is measured and interpreted\, distinguishing between the unadjusted pay gap based on overall earnings differences and the adjusted gap\, which accounts for variables such as education\, sector of employment and working hours. \n\n\n\nWho\n\n\n\nFor students: an opportunity to explore how plant biology\, environmental stress physiology\, and ecosystem science translate into real-world impact.For researchers: a space to discuss growth modelling\, plasticity\, and adaptive responses in urban forest systems within a global change framework
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/climate-resilience-in-urban-forest/
CATEGORIES:Onsite,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260216T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260220T235959
DTSTAMP:20260419T140746
CREATED:20251125T075600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T141039Z
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SUMMARY:Designing a Sustainable and Responsible Education Program
DESCRIPTION:Language: English (Level B2)\n\n\n\nDates physical mobility: 16 to 20 February 2026\n\n\n\nLocation: HEPL – Campus Gloesenet\, 6 quai Gloesener – 4020 Liège (Belgium)\n\n\n\nDates virtual mobility: 11 February 2026 at 2 PM\n\n\n\nMaximum number of participants: 40 (5 per institution)\n\n\n\n\nTarget Participants\n\n\n\nAs a teacher\, dive into an immersive program dedicated to sustainable development and its practical integration into education.  \n\n\n\n1. Explore current sustainable development challenges and grasp the essential role of education in the ecological transition.2. Through experts and practical tools\, learn how to integrate the Sustainable Development Goals and enhance your students’ green skills.3. Leave with resources that can be immediately used in your courses and on your campuses. \n\n\n\nSubject\n\n\n\n\nUnderstanding the issues to take better actionExplore current sustainable development challenges and grasp the essential role of education in the ecological transition. \n\n\n\nSustainably integrate the SDGs and green skills Through experts and practical tools\, learn how to integrate the Sustainable Development Goals and enhance your students’ green skills. \n\n\n\nSupporting students in a changing worldDiscover how to calmly address eco-anxiety\, meet basic human needs\, and support your students in the face of environmental challenges.\n\n\n\nTake action with concrete and inspiring tools Leave with resources that can be immediately used in your courses and on your campuses. \n\n\n\n\nHighlights\n\n\n\n\nPresentations from recognized experts to clearly understand climate and societal challenges.\n\n\n\nPractical teaching tools to easily integrate the SDGs\, green skills\, and sustainability into your courses.\n\n\n\nA network of committed teachers to share best practices and create new synergies.\n\n\n\nSupport for students’ emotional challenges\, including eco-anxiety\, with practical approaches. \n\n\n\nEngaging field activities\, such as tree planting\, to experience sustainability in a way that goes beyond the classroom.\n\n\n\nlnspiring collaborative workshops to exchange ideas\, discover initiatives\, and leave with ready-to-use solutions.\n\n\n\n\nHow to Apply?\n\n\n\nIf you are interested in registering\, please contact Priscilla Lenaerts: priscilla.lenaerts@provincedeliege.be and bri@hepl.be \n\n\n\nDeadline for admission is 17 December 2025.
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/designing-a-sustainable-and-responsible-education-program/
CATEGORIES:BIP
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260212T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T140746
CREATED:20260122T140445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T072442Z
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SUMMARY:Packaging-related Strategies for Addressing Sustainability in Food Chains
DESCRIPTION:UNIgreen’s JRC3 – Food Technology\, Quality and Safety Webinar Series: Episode 1 \n\n\n\nThis event\, organized within the UNIgreen JRC3 Food Technology\, Quality and Safety\, brings together researchers\, students and  food industry professionals to discuss packaging-related strategies for addressing sustainability in food chains. \n\n\n\nThematic\n\n\n\nPackaging plays a key role in food quality preservation and in the prevention of food wastage. For this reason\, food packaging is\, by definition\, aimed at sustainability. However\, some approaches in the design may improve its environmental performances.  \n\n\n\nPackaging lightweighting\, the use of materials from renewable sources\, the adoption of compostable materials and increasing circularity through the incorporation of recyclate are potential strategies that need to be assessed while maintaining the centrality of the primary role of packaging.  \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nOn Thursday\, 12 February\, 2026\, join us for an online event\, from 11:00 to 12:00 CET with expert speaker and engaging discussions. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\nWho should join?\n\n\n\nResearchers\, students\, food industry professionals and anyone curious about food quality preservation and in the prevention of food wastage. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFabio Licciardello\n\n\n\nAssociate Professor of Food Science and Technology at the Department of Life Sciences\, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia \n\n\n\nLecturer of “Food Packaging” and “Product and Process Innovation”. Coordinator of the Coordinator of the UNIgreen Joint PhD Course in Agri-food Science\, Technology and Biotechnology (STEBA). President of the Italian Scientific Group of Food Packaging (GSICA).
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/packaging-related-strategies-for-addressing-sustainability-in-the-food-chains-r-majuscule-a-related/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260212T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260212T100000
DTSTAMP:20260419T140746
CREATED:20260128T073102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T140916Z
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SUMMARY:Women and Girls in Science Week
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce an upcoming in-person seminar hosted at Agricultural University – Plovdiv\, led by Rositsa Beluhova-Uzunova\, member of WP2.  It is organized as a joint initiative between Work Package 5 and Work Package 2. \n\n\n\nTopic\n\n\n\nWomen and Girls in Science Week. \n\n\n\nWhen and Where?\n\n\n\nThe seminar will take place on 12 February 2026 at 09:00 as an on-site event. \n\n\n\nSubject\n\n\n\nWomen and Girls in Science is a dedicated seminar celebrating the achievements\, resilience\, and impact of women in scientific research. The event aims to inspire students\, researchers\, and young women by showcasing role models who have shaped science through innovation\, leadership\, and perseverance.This edition will place special emphasis on Bulgarian women in science\, highlighting their contributions to research\, education and national scientific development. Through inspiring stories and real-life career paths\, participants will gain insight into the challenges and successes of women scientists in Bulgaria and their role in advancing knowledge and society. \n\n\n\nA key focus of the seminar will also be Elinor Ostrom\, the first woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences (2009). Ostrom is internationally recognized for her groundbreaking work on the governance of common-pool resources\, demonstrating that communities can successfully manage shared natural resources without central government control or privatization. Her research transformed economic and environmental policy thinking\, promoting sustainable resource management\, collective action\, and institutional diversity. Ostrom’s legacy continues to influence fields such as environmental governance\, climate policy\, public administration\, and sustainable development. \n\n\n\nThe seminar will include presentations and discussions\, encouraging dialogue on gender equality in science\, career development\, leadership\, and the importance of empowering women in research and innovation. \n\n\n\nEvent Objectives\n\n\n\n\nTo celebrate and promote the achievements of women in science\n\n\n\nTo highlight Bulgarian female scientific role models\n\n\n\nTo introduce Elinor Ostrom’s scientific legacy and global impact\n\n\n\nTo encourage dialogue on gender equality and inclusive academic environments\n\n\n\n\nStay tuned: After the event\, we will share the seminar on UNIgreen YouTube Channel.
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/women-and-girls-in-science-week/
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260209T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260209T235959
DTSTAMP:20260419T140746
CREATED:20260130T071615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T072507Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome Day at UAL
DESCRIPTION:It will take place on February 9th and will consist of a workshop (approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes) designed to help students get to know each other through several games: \n\n\n\n\nA Kahoot quiz about Almería\, with a backpack as a prize.\n\n\n\nSpeed dating\, where we provide questions about cultural differences and change the question every minute.\n\n\n\nPost-it surprise: students pick colored papers (without knowing their purpose)\, and for each paper they have to share a fact about themselves.\n\n\n\nFuture cards: students write what they hope to gain from their experience in Almería; we read them aloud and place them on a board.\n\n\n\n\nThe students received an email with an attached form to confirm their attendance.
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/welcome-day-at-ual/
CATEGORIES:Onsite
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260205T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260205T235959
DTSTAMP:20260419T140746
CREATED:20260311T091039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T091246Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome Week at PUC
DESCRIPTION:On 5 February\, during PUC’s Welcome Week event\, the Coimbra Institute of Engineering (ISEC) will welcome around 60 new foreign students who have chosen this school to pursue their bachelor’s and master’s degrees\, as well as to carry out practical and research work\, particularly in the context of their master’s and doctoral theses.  \n\n\n\nThe welcome session will include a presentation about UNIgreen and its opportunities to students\, and also useful information about the school and services.
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/welcome-week-at-puc/
CATEGORIES:Onsite
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260204T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T140746
CREATED:20260113T085915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T160725Z
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SUMMARY:UNIgreen International Conference
DESCRIPTION:The UNIgreen International Conference ‘Building Partnerships between Academia\, Industry and Community for the Green Transition: the Role of UNIgreen’ is taking place on 4 February at 15:00 CET in the Auditorium of Coimbra Business School\, Polytechnic University of Coimbra\, as part of the UNIgreen International Summit and Conference. \n\n\n\nHere is the link to live stream the event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ju7-F9OKRn0 \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\n\n\n14:00 – 14:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:30 – 15:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome & OpeningCândida Malça\, President of Polytechnic University of CoimbraTomás Lorenzana\, UNIGreen General CoordinatorAna Cristina Perdigão\, Diretora Nacional Agência Erasmus  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15:00 – 15:50 \n\n\n\n\n\nExpert Lecture “Some Experiences on Building Partnerships between Academia\, Industry and Community for the Energy Transition” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUNIgreen’s Guest Speaker\n\n\n\nCarlos Henggeler Antunes \n\n\n\nFull Professor at University of Coimbra and Director of INESC Coimbra \n\n\n\n\n\nCarlos Henggeler Antunes holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering (specialization in Optimization and Systems Theory) from the University of Coimbra (UC). He is a Full Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the UC\, Director of the R&D institute INESC Coimbra\, member of the coordination committee of the Energy for Sustainability Initiative at UC\, and president of APDIO – the Portuguese Operational Research Society. His areas of interest include multi-objective optimization\, meta-heuristics\, multi-criteria analysis\, bilevel optimization\, energy systems and policies with focus on energy efficiency and demand response. He is co-author of the book “Multiobjective Linear and Integer Programming“ (Springer\, 2016) and co-editor of the book “Energy and Behaviors” (Academic Press\, 2019). He is senior editor of Energy Policy and editor of the EURO Journal on Decision Processes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15:50 – 17:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nRoundtable Discussion on the topic of “Green Transition Within Academia-Industry-Community Partnerships” \n\n\n\n\n\nConference Moderator\n\n\n\nJoana Loureiro\, Coimbra City Council \n\n\n\nConference Speakers\n\n\n\n\nCoLAB FORESTWISE – José Gaspar\, CTO – Chief Technology Officer\n\n\n\nECLECTIC Project –  Chiara Pellegrini \n\n\n\nCoimbra LLM – SHIFT COIMBRA –  Ângela Fernandes\, Project Manager SHIFT Coimbra\n\n\n\nPortugal – FAIRe – European Students’ Union – Daniel Aragão – Chairman of the Executive Committee of FAIRe Portugal\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n17:00 – 18:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nPost Conference Cocktail at “Beirão d’Honra”
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/unigreen-international-conference/
CATEGORIES:Onsite
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260204T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260206T235959
DTSTAMP:20260419T140746
CREATED:20260114T112611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T145401Z
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SUMMARY:UNIgreen Summit
DESCRIPTION:From 4 to 6 February 2026\, the campus of the Polytechnic University of Coimbra will host the third edition of the UNIgreen Summit\, bringing together representatives from the eight partner universities of the UNIgreen European University Alliance.  \n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\nDay 1 – 4 February\n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 – 9:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome and Registration \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:30 – 13:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Assembly \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:00 – 14:00  \n\n\n\n\n\nLunch Break \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:00 – 17:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nConference”Building Academia–Industry–Community Partnerships for the Green Transition: the role of UNIgreen” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n20:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nFree Time \n\n\n\n\n\nDay 2 – 5 February\n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 – 9:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome and Registration \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:30 – 11:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nJoint Sessions I \n\n\n\n\nSession 1.1 – Teaching\, Learning and Green Skills (WP2 & Board of Directors)\n\n\n\nSession 1.2 – Inter-University Campus Implementation and Social Responsibility (WP5 & WP4)\n\n\n\nSession 1.3 – Communication & Dissemination (WP9 & WP7)\n\n\n\nSession 1.4 – Research\, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (WP3 & WP6)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00 – 11:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee-Break \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:30 – 13:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nJoint Sessions II \n\n\n\n\nSession 2.1 – Teaching\, Learning and Green Skills (WP3 & WP2)\n\n\n\nSession 2.2 – Inter-University Campus Implementation and Social Responsibility (WP4 & WP5 & WP7)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:00 – 14:00  \n\n\n\n\n\nLunch Break \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:00 – 16:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeed Dating + Student’s Council Short bilateral meetings between partners and work packages \n\n\n\nUNIgreen Scientific & Pedagogical Councils Meet New Members Scientific & Pedagogical Councils \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n16:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nCultural Visit \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n20:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nDinner \n\n\n\n\n\nDay 3 – 6 February\n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 – 9:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome and Registration \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:30 – 11:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nMeetings: BoD\, Management Panel\, Scientific Council\, Pedagogical Council and Student’s Council. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00 – 11:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee-Break \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:30 – 12:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nMeetings: Pedagogical and Scientific Councils & BoD and Management Panel. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:30 – 13:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nConclusions  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:00 – 14:00  \n\n\n\n\n\nGrab & Go Lunch \n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/unigreen-summit/
CATEGORIES:Onsite
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260203T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T140746
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SUMMARY:Welcome Day at SupBiotech
DESCRIPTION:SupBiotech are delighted to welcome exchange students for the second trimester and to have you join our international academic community. This welcome day has been designed to help you settle in\, discover life in France\, and understand the academic and administrative aspects of your exchange. \n\n\n\n\n\n9:30 – 10:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nStudent Arrival \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00 – 11:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nInformational Presentations about Life in France; Administrative Elements \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00 – 13:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting with the Dean of Studies \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:00 – 16:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nLate Lunch in Paris at a traditional French Bouillon 
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/welcome-day-at-supbiotech/
CATEGORIES:Onsite
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260203T200000
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SUMMARY:Training Workshop for Mobility Officers 
DESCRIPTION:When: 3 February 2026 \n\n\n\nWhere: Polytechnic University of Coimbra (Portugal) \n\n\n\nTarget: UNIgreen staff mobility members \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Closed \n\n\n\nSubject \n\n\n\nThis activity\, organised by Working Package 4 – Mobility of the UNIgreen Alliance\, is intended to provide a privileged space for collaboration and knowledge transfer\, aimed at national and international Relations (IR) professionals who are UNIgreen partners. It recognises their fundamental role in the operationalisation of European Alliances\, in the promotion of academic mobility and in strengthening the sense of belonging to a common European Education Area. \n\n\n\nThe workshop seeks to encourage a shared vision\, foster greater integration within the European context and align practices with the strategic priorities that guide mobility and international cooperation. It is expected that this initiative will contribute to strengthening the network of contacts among the participating institutions and to consolidating a cohesive and collaborative community. \n\n\n\nIn addition to sessions led by members of the aforementioned WP\, representing the eight European partner institutions\, two workshops are scheduled featuring the EUTOPIA Alliance – NOVA University Lisbon. This presentation will focus on its experience in the field of academic mobility\, highlighting how the EUTOPIA Alliance has contributed to increasing and diversifying mobility opportunities\, as well as to strengthening the sense of belonging to a common European space\, not only among students but also among academic staff\, researchers and technical and administrative staff. \n\n\n\nThe second workshop\, delivered by the University of Minho through its ARQUS Alliance\, will focus on the Arqus on the Move initiative\, highlighting its experience in enhancing mobility and reinforcing the sense of belonging to a common European space. \n\n\n\nWe believe that\, through the sharing of these different paths\, implemented strategies and good practices\, a space for joint reflection will be created on the challenges and opportunities associated with mobility within the context of European Alliances. This moment of exchange is also intended to highlight the strategic role of International Relations officers as key agents in the implementation of European mobility policies\, in facilitating interinstitutional cooperation and in building strong and sustainable networks. \n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 – 9:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome and Registration \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:30 – 11:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nPresentations/Workshops \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00 – 11:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee-Break \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:30 – 13:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nPresentations/Workshops \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:00 – 14:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nLunch Break \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:00 – 17:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nPresentations \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n20:00 – 21:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nRector’s Cultural programme
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/training-workshop-for-mobility-officers/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260203T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T140746
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SUMMARY:Welcome Week at HEPL
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to welcome you as new international students and to officially kick off your experience with us through these two integration days. \n\n\n\n\n\n09:00 – 12:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nTrain to BrusselsVisit of the Parlementarium \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:30 – 16:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nChoco-story
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/welcome-week-at-hepl-2/
CATEGORIES:Onsite
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260202T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T140746
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SUMMARY:Welcome Week at HEPL
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to welcome you as new international students and to officially kick off your experience with us through these two integration days. \n\n\n\n\n\n10:00 – 11:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nHEPL Presentation and registration – Take your computer  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:30 – 12:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nQuizz UNIgreen \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00 – 14:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nLunch \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:00 – 17:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nTreasure Hunt in Liège \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n18:30 – 21:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nRestaurant of traditional Meatballs
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/welcome-week-at-hepl/
CATEGORIES:Onsite
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260121T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T140746
CREATED:20260113T140044Z
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SUMMARY:Alternative Ingredients for Sustainable Cosmetics
DESCRIPTION:UNIgreen’s JRC1 – Biochemistry & Biotechnology Webinar Series: Episode 4 \n\n\n\nTheme\n\n\n\nTitle: Alternative Ingredients for Sustainable Cosmetics \n\n\n\nThe cosmetics industry is undergoing a transformative shift\, embracing innovation to meet the urgent demands of sustainability\, climate change mitigation\, and protection of health. As brands strive to meet these goals\, the integration of novel natural ingredients is becoming a game-changer. \n\n\n\nJoin our webinar to understand the exciting opportunities and real challenges companies face when incorporating these alternative ingredients into their cosmetic formulations. \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nOn Wednesday\, 21 January 2026\, join us for an online event\, from 15:00 to 16:00 CET with expert speaker and engaging discussions. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLiliana Teles\n\n\n\nQuality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs Director at CRITICAL CATALYST \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nShe is a regulatory affairs expert specialized in cosmetics and medical devices. She holds Master’s degrees in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Medicine\, along with advanced training in regulatory affairs\, cosmetic safety assessment\, and advanced cosmetology. \n\n\n\nShe began her career in community pharmacy before moving into regulatory affairs consulting for the cosmetics industry in 2014. In 2018\, she founded CRITICAL CATALYST\, where she currently serves as Director of Regulatory Affairs\, supporting manufacturers\, distributors\, and importers worldwide. With offices in Portugal\, the UK\, and the US\, she focuses on product safety and regulatory compliance to ensure global market access. \n\n\n\nShe is an active member of several professional and scientific organizations and regularly participates as a speaker and trainer at national and international conferences.
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/sustainable-alternative-ingredients/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260120T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260120T150000
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CREATED:20260105T143655Z
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SUMMARY:How to Design a Wood Yard for the Best Performance?
DESCRIPTION:UNIgreen’s JRC4 Webinar Series: Episode 3 \n\n\n\nThis event\, organised within the UNIgreen JRC4 (Biodiversity\, Forestry and Agroecology)\, brings together researchers\, students\, and forest managers\, and anyone curious about ecology and sustainability to discuss about Wood yards play a vital role in the wood supply chain\, yet they remain underrepresented in academic and applied research. \n\n\n\nThematic\n\n\n\nThis webinar will focus on practical\, performance-driven principles for designing a wood yard based on the Eastern Canadian context. \n\n\n\nParticipants will also gain insights into the potential of emerging technologies to enhance operational efficiency and support decision-making.  \n\n\n\nThe presentation will establish a connection between logistics\, forestry\, and environmental perspectives that are central to UNIgreen JRC4 (Biodiversity\, Forestry and Agroecology) \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nOn Tuesday\, 20 January\, 2026\, join us for an online event\, from 14:00 to 15:00 CET with expert speaker and engaging discussions. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\nWho should join?\n\n\n\nResearchers\, students\, forest managers\, and anyone curious about forest ecology and sustainability. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarta Trzcianowska\n\n\n\nPhD at Warsaw University of Life Sciences \n\n\n\nA rising star in forest operations in Eastern Canada in 2021\, she completed her PhD in wood yard design and operations at Laval University in 2020. Furthermore\, she was involved in the modernization of forest operations at the Ministry of Natural Resources in Quebec. She currently works at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences in Poland. Her professional interests focus on the performance of the wood supply chain.
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/how-to-design-a-wood-yard-for-the-best-performance/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260119T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260123T235959
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SUMMARY:From Skin Science to Sustainable Cosmetic Formulation
DESCRIPTION:SupBiotech (France) is organising a BIP program on From skin science to sustainable cosmetic formulation \n\n\n\nSubject\n\n\n\nThis program offers a comprehensive journey into sustainable cosmetic product development from skin and scalp biology to responsible formulation practices. \n\n\n\nIt covers biological understanding\, regulatory frameworks\, and the use of artificial intelligence to support the transition to bio-based raw materials. \n\n\n\nThrough lectures\, workshops\, and collaborative projects\, participants will gain hands-on experience in sustainable cosmetic innovation and the use of AI for formulation strategy. \n\n\n\n\nLanguage: English (Level B2)\n\n\n\nDates physical mobility: 19 to 23 January 2026\n\n\n\nLocation: SupBiotech (France)\n\n\n\nDates virtual mobility: Coming soon\n\n\n\nNumber of ECTS:  4\n\n\n\nMaximum number of participants: 40\n\n\n\nCost: 385€\n\n\n\n\nTarget Participants \n\n\n\nStudent who show an interest for the cosmetic sector. \n\n\n\nProfile with scientific or marketing training wishing to acquire knowledge on the biology of the skin\, scalp and hair and the technical fundamentals of cosmetic product development.Priority will be given to students from UNIgreen institutions\, with a maximum of 5 participants per institution. \n\n\n\nProgramme \n\n\n\nThe programme includes: \n\n\n\n\n5 breakfast & lunches\, 1 dinner\n\n\n\n1 cultural activity\n\n\n\nAccommodation from 18 to 23 January 2026 at the Ecla Residence (2 minutes from campus)\n\n\n\nLocal transportation card\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to apply? \n\n\n\nPlease fulfill the form to complete your application. Students from UNIgreen Alliance member universities are kindly asked to inform their home institution. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\nDeadline for admission is 24 November 2025. 
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/skin-intensive-programme/
LOCATION:SupBiotech\, Engineering School of Biotechnology\, 66\, rue Guy Môquet\, Villejuif\, 94800\, France
CATEGORIES:BIP,Mobility
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251216T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251216T130000
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SUMMARY:Litter decomposition at the riparian-stream meta-ecosystem
DESCRIPTION:Unigreen’s JRC4 Webinar series: Episode 2 \n\n\n\nThis event\, organised within the UNIgreen JRC4 Living Lab framework\, brings together researchers\, students\, and forest practitioners to discuss Litter decomposition at the riparian-stream meta-ecosystem. \n\n\n\nThematic\n\n\n\nJoin us for a thought-provoking scientific webinar exploring the many faces of mistletoe\, from its ecological roles and forest interactions to its management and research perspectives.  \n\n\n\nParticipants will discover new findings\, share experiences across European regions\, and debate whether mistletoe is a parasite to be controlled or a keystone species in changing forest ecosystems. \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nOn Tuesday\, 16 December\, 2025\, join us for an online event\, from 12:00 to 13:00 CET with expert speaker and engaging discussions. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\nWho should join?\n\n\n\nResearchers\, students\, forest managers\, and anyone curious about forest ecology and sustainability. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nManuela Abelho\n\n\n\nBiologist at the Polytechnic University of Coimbra. \n\n\n\nShe works in the area of Biological Sciences with emphasis on Freshwater Ecology
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/litter-decomposition-at-the-riparian-stream-meta-ecosystem/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251209T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251209T170000
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SUMMARY:Study in Europe Virtual Fair – STEM
DESCRIPTION:Join UNIgreen at the Study in Europe Virtual Fair – STEM! \n\n\n\nUNIgreen\, the Green European University Alliance\, will be showcasing its innovative programmes in sustainability\, green biotechnology\, and environmental and life sciences. Visitors and students will have the opportunity to learn about joint study pathways\, mobility programmes\, and research projects across our partner universities\, as well as engage directly with representatives to discuss career opportunities and the green transition. \n\n\n\nThis is a unique chance for prospective students to explore how UNIgreen prepares future leaders in STEM to tackle global challenges through innovation\, collaboration\, and sustainability-focused education. \n\n\n\n🔗 Register here: https://studyineuropefairs.eu/
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/study-in-europe-virtual-fair-stem/
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