BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//UNIgreen - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for UNIgreen REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Brussels BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260609T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260609T170000 DTSTAMP:20260610T150916 CREATED:20260609T082700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T092806Z UID:10000101-1780992000-1781024400@unigreen-alliance.eu SUMMARY:UNIgreen Appoints New General Coordinator DESCRIPTION:The UNIgreen Alliance is pleased to announce the appointment of José Luis Ruiz Real as its new General Coordinator\, effective of June 2026. This appointment marks an important step in strengthening the Alliance’s mission to advance sustainability-driven education\, research\, and innovation across Europe. \n\n\n\nWith a strong background in European projects\, teaching and internationalization in higher education\, José Luis Ruiz Real brings extensive experience in international collaboration\, marketing\, and scientific expertise in tourism. Throughout his professional career\, he has developed extensive international experience in academic cooperation\, project management\, and multicultural team leadership\, positioning him as a key leader to guide UNIgreen into its next phase. As General Coordinator\, Ruiz Real will oversee the strategic development and implementation of the Alliance’s activities\, strengthening collaboration among Alliance universities and HEIs and enhancing UNIgreen’s visibility and impact at the European and global levels.  \n\n\n\n\nI am deeply committed to consolidating UNIgreen as a strong\, visible\, and sustainable European alliance capable of generating long-term academic\, scientific\, social\, and territorial impact. I believe that our alliance has enormous potential to become a European benchmark in sustainability\, green transformation\, innovation\, and inclusive higher education. José Luis Ruiz Real \n\n\n\n\nUNIgreen is consistently working towards becoming the leading Green European University\, where students and its academic community develop the skills and values to become agents for the transition towards a climate-neutral and resource-efficient economy. Under José Luis Ruiz Real’s coordination\, the Alliance aims to further expand opportunities for students\, researchers\, and staff\, including mobility programmes\, joint initiatives\, and interdisciplinary collaboration. \n\n\n\n\nI strongly believe that the future of higher education in Europe depends on our ability to build bridges: bridges between countries\, between disciplines\, between education and research\, between universities and society\, and between innovation and sustainability. UNIgreen represents exactly that vision. \n\n\n\nJosé Luis Ruiz Real \n\n\n\n\nAs UNIgreen consolidates towards its next phase\, the Alliance would also like to express its sincere gratitude to its previous coordinator\, Tomás Lorenzana  for his dedication and contributions to the development and establishment of UNIgreen.  \n\n\n\nTogether\, the UNIgreen Alliance\, through its renewed success and dedication to the European University Initiative and its mission of boosting innovation\, inclusive education and providing the tools for students\, young professionals\, researchers\, and all UNIgreen stakeholders to become actors for the green transition. Together\, we are creating the future\, today.  \n\n\n\nCURRICULUM VITAE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProf. PhD.  José Luis RUIZ-REAL\n\n\n\nFull Professor of Marketing and Market Research at the University of Almería. Rector’s Delegate for UNIGREEN European University at UAL. General Coordinator of UNIgreen: The Green European University. Chair of the Board of Directors of UNIgreen. \n\n\n\n\n\nHe has been Director of International Promotion at University of Almeria (2023-2026)\, member of the Board of Directors of the Spanish Association of Academic and Professional Marketing (AEMARK)\, and Secretary General of the Spanish Association of Scientific Experts in Tourism (AECIT). Throughout his professional career\, he has developed extensive international experience in academic cooperation\, project management\, and multicultural team leadership. \n\n\n\nPhD in Business Management and Economics from the University of Almería. Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business Administration from the Complutense University and CEU San Pablo University (Madrid). \n\n\n\nHis research activity focuses primarily on the field of marketing\, specifically retailing and tourism marketing\, and on sustainability in the context of business management. His doctoral thesis\, “The composition of the assortment as a relevant variable in consumer purchasing behavior: an analysis in the context of food-based distribution”\, focuses on consumer behavior and food distribution. Several of their publications specifically analyze environmental and sustainability issues from an interdisciplinary perspective\, combining economics\, business\, sustainable marketing and the environment. \n\n\n\nVisiting professor at Changchun University (China) and at the University of Beira Interior (Portugal). Guest professor at numerous universities\, including: Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg (Germany)\, Opole University of Technology (Poland)\, Koçaeli University (Turkey)\, Keimyung University (Republic of Korea)\, the University of Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina)\, the University of the Republic (Uruguay)\, and the University of Bucharest (Romania). Marketing advisor at Florida Institute of Management (Miami\, USA). With extensive international experience as a marketing consultant\, he has visited more than 100 countries. \n\n\n\nHe has been an evaluator of European projects at the Spanish National Agency – OAPEE (Autonomous Body for European Educational Programs) and   SEPIE (Spanish Service for the Internationalization of Education). He has coordinated numerous European projects\, mainly under Erasmus+\, including: Design\, Do and LEAN it; BERC; TEA LEAF; IBRAVE; RURALTOUR\, AGRI&TOUR. Coordinator of the Sustainable Tourism Network of the PIMA Program of the Organization of Ibero-American States at UAL. Researcher in several projects of the Andalusian Agency for International Development Cooperation (AACID). \n\n\n\nChair and/or co-chair of several prestigious international academic conferences\, such as: NB&PL (International Conference on Advances in National Brand and Private Label Marketing)\, or BASIQ International Conference on New Trends in Sustainable Business and Consumption. \n\n\n\nCoordinator of several postgraduate courses. Author of numerous publications in prestigious scientific journals such as: Industrial Marketing Management\, Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research\, International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management\, International Journal of Environmental Research & Public Health\, among others. Speaker at multiple international conferences. URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/unigreen-new-general-coordinator/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Banner-News-UNIgreen_004.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260602T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260603T170000 DTSTAMP:20260610T150916 CREATED:20260602T090003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T130610Z UID:10000100-1780387200-1780506000@unigreen-alliance.eu SUMMARY:UNIgreen at the FOREU4ALL Transversal Workshop 2026 DESCRIPTION:UNIgreen will participate in the third transversal workshop of the FOREU4ALL Community of Practice\, taking place on 2 and 3 June 2026 at the European Parliament in Strasbourg\, France. \n\n\n\nHosted by the EPICUR Alliance\, the event will bring together representatives from European Universities alliances to explore how higher education institutions can strengthen community engagement and foster a stronger sense of belonging among students\, academics\, and staff across Europe. \n\n\n\nUnder the theme “From Campuses to Communities: Enhancing Engagement and Sense of Belonging in European Universities\,” the workshop will provide a platform for sharing good practices\, aligning communication strategies\, and discussing innovative approaches to building inclusive and connected academic communities. \n\n\n\nThe programme will feature plenary discussions\, collaborative workshops\, a student-led roundtable\, and networking opportunities involving professionals from more than 60 European University alliances. Participants will address key topics such as local visibility\, mobility\, diversity and inclusion\, multilingualism\, student participation\, and the strategic value of European University alliances. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUNIgreen is proud to contribute to these discussions. On the first day of the event\, Cindy Vallée\, Coordinator of the UNIgreen Diversity & Inclusion Unit at University-College of the Province of Liège (Belgium)\, will co-facilitate a workshop entitled: \n\n\n\n“How do we improve awareness? Strengthening local visibility and understanding the strategic value of European University Alliances.” \n\n\n\nLinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThrough its participation\, UNIgreen reaffirms its commitment to fostering inclusive\, sustainable\, and engaged European academic communities while strengthening collaboration across the European Universities Initiative. \n\n\n\n\n\nAdditionally\, we are also proud to highlight that\, for the first time\, our Communication Unit Coordinator\, Grace Poley\, together with Letizia Musto\, from Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia will present a poster showcasing the UNIgreen Festival\, held this past April. \n\n\n\nLinkedIn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information about the event\, visit the FOREU4ALL and EPICUR websites. \n\n\n\nFor more information about the UNIgreen Festival\, please check out our Festival highlights on UNIgreen Social Media. URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/unigreen-at-the-foreu4all-transversal-workshop-2026/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/FOREU4ALL-Workshop-Strasbourg-2026-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260528T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260528T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T150916 CREATED:20260527T103129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T081430Z UID:10000088-1779969600-1779973200@unigreen-alliance.eu SUMMARY:UNIgreen Spotlight Seminar DESCRIPTION:On 28 May\, AUI will host the upcoming UNIgreen Spotlight Seminar\, an event dedicated to sharing insights from UNIgreen partners in research and teaching activities that emerged from UNIgreen’s Collaborative Teaching and Research initiatives. \n\n\n\nThe seminar is designed to foster knowledge-sharing and strengthen academic ties across the network. Attendance is open to all AUI academics\, students\, and official associated partners. \n\n\n\nThe seminar will start at 10:00 am (Icelandic Time\, CEST -2) \n\n\n\n\nLIVE STREAM LINK\n\n\n\n\nEvent Schedule:\n\n\n\nIntroduction: \n\n\n\n\n Christian Schultze\, AUI\n\n\n\n\nVirus Vectored by Nematodes in Agriculture \n\n\n\n\n Isabel Duarte\, ESAC\, PUC\n\n\n\n\nStructural Changes in the Pork Market in Poland \n\n\n\n\nElzbieta Szymanska\, SGGW\n\n\n\n\nForest Pests in Portugal. An overview \n\n\n\n\n Teresa Vasconcelos\, ESAC\, PUC\n\n\n\n\nFrom Field to Fork: Traditional Grains in Modern Bread \n\n\n\n\nIsabel Dinis\, ESAC\, PUC\n\n\n\n\nSeaweeds and Carbon Agriculture \n\n\n\n\n Kiril Bahcevandziev\, ESAC\, PUC\n\n\n\n\nQ&A \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please check out the following link below! \n\n\n\n\nEvent Facebook Page URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/unigreen-spotlight-seminar/ CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Onsite,Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Banner_UNIgreenSpotlightSeminar-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260528T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260528T123000 DTSTAMP:20260610T150916 CREATED:20260526T092334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T092335Z UID:10000098-1779966000-1779971400@unigreen-alliance.eu SUMMARY:Fortified\, Functional and Ultra-Processed Foods: Technological Innovation vs. Public Health Impact DESCRIPTION:UNIgreen’s JRC3 – Food Technology\, Quality and Safety Webinar Series: Episode 3 \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\nThis webinar will address the role of food fortification as a sustainable strategy to combat micronutrient deficiencies\, which affect more than 2 billion people globally. The latest innovations in fortified and functional foods will be discussed\, including biofortification\, nanoencapsulation\, and nutritional personalization\, along with their benefits and challenges. Additionally\, the current paradox between fortified foods and the rising consumption of ultra-processed foods—often associated with increased risks of chronic diseases—will be examined. The aim is to promote an integrated perspective between food technology\, nutritional quality\, and safety\, contributing to more sustainable and healthier food systems. \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nOn Thursday\, 28 May 2026\, join us for an online event\, from 11:00 to 12:30 CEST 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\n\n\nAna Baltazar\n\n\n\nPhd Food Science – Coordinating Professor at Polytechnic University of Coimbra \n\n\n\n\n\nPhD in Food Sciences from the University of Valencia\, Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health\, Food Sciences\, Toxicology\, and Forensic Medicine. She also holds a master’s degree in occupational safety and Hygiene from the Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon\, Lisbon School of Health Technology\, and a bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from the University of Algarve\, School of Health. She is a Coordinating Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra\, Coimbra Health School\, and a researcher at the Centre for Studies on Natural Resources\, Environment and Society. She has published articles in scientific journals and book chapters\, organized dozens of scientific events\, and participated in more than 60 scientific meetings. Since 2012\, she has supervised undergraduate and master’s theses. She has also participated as a researcher in several national and international projects. Her work focuses on Medical and Health Sciences\, with an emphasis on Health Sciences\, particularly in Nutrition and Dietetics. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBárbara Beleza\n\n\n\nAdjunct Professor at the Coimbra Health School\, Polytechnic University of Coimbra \n\n\n\n\n\nSpecialist Nutritionist in Community Nutrition and Public Health\, certified by the Portuguese Order of Nutritionists. Holds a degree in Nutritional Sciences from the Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences of the University of Porto (2007). Completed a Specialization Course in Consumer Sciences and Nutrition (2008) and obtained a PhD in Food Consumption Sciences and Nutrition from FCNAUP and the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto (Doctoral degree awarded in 2014). PhD Researcher at GreenUPorto – Research Centre for Sustainable Agri-Food Production and member of the EFAD Committee on Education and Lifelong Learning. Currently an Adjunct Professor at the Coimbra Health School\, Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (ESTeSC – IPC)\, having previously held positions at FCNAUP (2008 to 2025) as a Senior Technician and Invited Assistant Professor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoão Pedro Marques Lima\n\n\n\nAdjunct Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra\, at the Coimbra Health School \n\n\n\n\n\nHe has been a nutritionist since 2012\, having graduated from the University of Porto. In 2017\, he completed his PhD in Food Consumption Sciences and Nutrition at the same institution. He is a specialist nutritionist in Community Nutrition and Public Health\, certified by the Portuguese Order of Nutritionists. He carries out his work in the field of Health Sciences\, with a focus on Nutrition and Dietetics and Public Health. His main interests include Nutrition and Public Health\, Nutrition Communication\, and Health Promotion through Food in Food Service settings. URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/fortified-functional-and-ultra-processed-foods-technological-innovation-vs-public-health-impact/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/banner_JRC3-EP3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260527T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260527T110000 DTSTAMP:20260610T150917 CREATED:20260521T135418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T074603Z UID:10000095-1779876000-1779879600@unigreen-alliance.eu SUMMARY:Possibilities for Acquiring Scientific Skills and Opening a New Career Path through EU mobility DESCRIPTION:Thematic\n\n\n\nPossibilities for Acquiring Scientific Skills and Opening a New Career Path through EU Mobility \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nOn Wednesday\, 27 May 2026\, join us for an online webinar from 10:00 to 11:00 CEST\, with an expert panel. \n\n\n\nWho should join?\n\n\n\nThis Career Day webinar is primarily aimed at students\, recent graduates\, and professionals who want to seek to acquire scientific skills and learn first-hand experiences from professionals in the their respective fields. It is also open to Alumni seeking new career opportunities and looking to find out more about mobility in the scientific sector. \n\n\n\nEvent Programme\n\n\n\nWelcome and Introduction \n\n\n\n\nFrancesca Despini – UNIMORE\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMobility as a Stepping Stone on Your Career Path \n\n\n\n\nChristian Schultze – Director of International Relations and Research\, Agricultural University of Iceland\n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to mobility types and pathways in higher education\, with a special focus on European University Alliances. \n\n\n\nMobility as a Way of Thinking – From Practical Experience to Scientific Identity \n\n\n\n\nIvelin Markov – Assistant Professor at the Agricultural University – Plovdiv\, Faculty of Crop Science\, Department of Plant Physiology\, Biochemistry and Genetics.\n\n\n\nA young researcher’s perspective on how international mobility can shape scientific skills\, professional confidence and interdisciplinary career development.\n\n\n\n\nTurning Scientific Skills into Entrepreneurial Opportunities: The Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs Programme \n\n\n\n\nEnkelejda Halilaj – Project Manager at the Startup Unit of ART-ER\n\n\n\nHow scientific knowledge and mobility experiences can support entrepreneurship and open alternative career paths beyond academia.\n\n\n\n\nQ&A and Final Discussion \n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\nModerator: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFrancesca Despini \n\n\n\n(University of Modena and Reggio Emilia – UNIMORE) \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the Panel Speakers!\n\n\n\n\n\nChristian Schultze: \n\n\n\nLinkedIn\n\n\n\nDirector of International Relations and Research\, Agricultural University of Iceland \n\n\n\nChristian Schultze has a background in Landscape Planning from TU Berlin and has worked in various positions within public administration and project management in Germany and Iceland. Today\, he serves as Head of International Relations and Research at the Agricultural University of Iceland and is a member of the Board of Directors of the UNIgreen Alliance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIvelin Markov: \n\n\n\nLinkedIn\n\n\n\nAssistant Professor at the Agricultural University – Plovdiv\, Faculty of Crop Science\, Department of Plant Physiology\, Biochemistry and Genetics. \n\n\n\nMy work combines plant physiology\, sustainable turfgrass and crop management\, remote sensing\, data analysis and AI-based decision-support systems. I completed my PhD on sustainable turfgrass management\, focusing on irrigation\, nitrogen optimization\, soil carbon dynamics and probabilistic decision support. I have international academic and professional experience\, including research cooperation with Tianjin Agricultural University\, China. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnkelejda Halilaj: \n\n\n\nLinkedIn\n\n\n\n Project Manager at the Startup Unit of ART-ER \n\n\n\nEnkelejda Halilaj\, with over 20 years of experience in innovation and EU programs\, coordinates the Infodesk of EmiliaRomagnaStartUp and the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs program in ART-ER. URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/possibilities-for-acquiring-scientific-skills-and-opening-a-new-career-path-through-eu-mobility/ CATEGORIES:Mobility,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/banner_WP6-logo-copie.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260519T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260519T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T150917 CREATED:20260416T104814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T101306Z UID:10000092-1779192000-1779195600@unigreen-alliance.eu SUMMARY:Integrating Electrochemical Technologies into Advanced and Sustainable Water Treatment DESCRIPTION:UNIgreen’s JRC4 – Biodiversity\, Forestry\, and Agroecology Webinar Series: Episode 7 \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 explores how electrochemical technologies can be integrated into advanced water treatment systems to address pressing environmental challenges in a more sustainable way. Focusing on environmental electrochemistry and the water–energy nexus\, the talk will present the potential of electrochemical oxidation\, electrocoagulation\, and electroreduction for contaminant removal\, nutrient valorization\, and water quality improvement. The integration of these approaches with existing treatment strategies will be discussed as a pathway toward more efficient\, low-chemical-input\, and circular water management solutions. \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nOn Tuesday\, 19 May 2026\, join us for an online event\, from 12:00 to 13:00 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\nAna Sofia Fajardo\n\n\n\nAssistant Researcher at the Instituto de Investigação Aplicada (i2A)\, Polytechnic University of Coimbra (PUC)\, and an Invited Adjunct Professor at the Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Coimbra (ISEC-PUC) \n\n\n\n\n\nShe obtained her PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Coimbra and has developed an international and multidisciplinary research trajectory through collaborations and research activities in Portugal\, Brazil\, the United States\, and France. Her scientific work focuses on sustainable water management within the water–energy nexus\, with particular emphasis on the development\, optimization\, and integration of electrochemical technologies for water and wastewater treatment. Her research addresses challenges such as contaminant removal\, nutrient recovery\, and resource valorization\, supporting the transition towards more sustainable and circular water treatment systems. URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/integrating-electrochemical-technologies-advanced-sustainable-water-treatment/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/banner_JRC4-EP7-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260518T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260523T235959 DTSTAMP:20260610T150917 CREATED:20260120T145109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T101827Z UID:10000035-1779062400-1779580799@unigreen-alliance.eu SUMMARY:Scientific Mission: Circular Bioeconomy for Resilient Rural Communities DESCRIPTION:UNIgreen’s JRC6 – Bioeconomy\, Agricultural and Rural Policy – Scientific Mission \n\n\n\nWho?\n\n\n\nResearchers and PhD students of UNIgreen Alliance universities with Minimum EQF level 7 (MSc or equivalent) in agricultural\, environmental\, or economic sciences. \n\n\n\nObjectives \n\n\n\n\nIntensification of academic exchange by enhancing access to advanced research resources\n\n\n\nFacilitation of mobility for academics and doctoral students \n\n\n\nEstablishing international scientific networks among participants \n\n\n\nImproving research quality through knowledge exchange \n\n\n\nAdvancing UNIgreen towards becoming a collaborative community focused on innovation and sustainability \n\n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\n\nDay 1: Arrival of participants\, registration\, and networking icebreaker. \n\n\n\nDay 2: Introduction to the topic of circular bioeconomy and rural resilience; field visit to local cooperatives (bio-based feedstock collection and processing) or unit for processing of residual biomass; visit to research facilities (e.g. analytical laboratory\, demonstration units). \n\n\n\nDay 3: Workshop on sustainable policy frameworks – EU Bioeconomy\, Strategy\, CAP reforms\, and rural innovation ecosystems. \n\n\n\nDay 4: Co-creation lab: design of multi-actor pilot projects on residue valorization and green jobs (linked to Horizon Europe Cluster 6 calls); verification of competences. \n\n\n\nDay 5: Presentation of group projects\, feedback session\, group photo\, certification ceremony\, and departure. \n\n\n\n\nTopics of Training\n\n\n\nValorising Agricultural Residues through Green Innovation \n\n\n\n\nCircular bioeconomy principles and policy instruments \n\n\n\nValorization of agricultural residues and by-products \n\n\n\nLife Cycle Assessment (LCA) and carbon footprinting\n\n\n\nCommunity-based innovation and rural entrepreneurship \n\n\n\nFunding opportunities under Horizon Europe and CAP \n\n\n\n\nWho can apply?\n\n\n\nScientists employed by the UNIgreen Alliance Universities or persons completing their doctoral studies at the UNIgreen Alliance Universities\, with \n\n\n\n\nAt least CEFR B2 English language proficiency\n\n\n\n\n\nAt least EQF level 7 of education in the subject area: Health or Agronomy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\nApplication deadline: 5 April 2026 URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/scientific-mission-circular-bioeconomy-for-resilient-rural-communities/ CATEGORIES:Scientific Mission ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Banner-JRC6-Scientific-Mission.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260513T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260513T120000 DTSTAMP:20260610T150917 CREATED:20260430T060431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T060432Z UID:10000094-1778671800-1778673600@unigreen-alliance.eu SUMMARY:Understanding Microalgae in Food Applications DESCRIPTION:UNIgreen’s JRC3 – Food Technology\, Quality and Safety Webinar Series: Episode 2 \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\nThe webinar offers an introduction to how microalgae are produced and how they can be used in food applications. It outlines the basics of cultivation and processing\, the factors that influence ingredient quality\, and the ways microalgae can be incorporated either directly into foods or indirectly through animal feed that affects the quality of products consumed by humans. The session highlights both possibilities and limitations\, aiming to give participants a realistic\, cross disciplinary view of where microalgae may contribute within the food sector. \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nOn Wednesday\, 13 May 2026\, join us for an online event\, from 10:30 to 12:00 CEST with expert speaker and engaging discussions. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\nWho should join?\n\n\n\nResearchers\, students\, 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\nTania Mazzuca Sobczuk\n\n\n\nAcademic and researcher in bioprocesses and microalgae biotechnology at the University of Almería \n\n\n\n\n\nShe has experience in the sustainable valorization of biomass and by products\, the development of high value ingredients\, and the design of technologies for microalgae dewatering and biomolecule purification. She combines this work with teaching and international academic coordination\, integrating into her educational approach the SDGs she is most committed to: Zero Hunger and Zero Waste. Her work brings together chemical engineering and biotechnology to contribute to more sustainable food systems and the circular bioeconomy. URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/understanding-microalgae-food-applications/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/banner_JRC3-EP2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260511T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260515T235959 DTSTAMP:20260610T150917 CREATED:20260120T141618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T201828Z UID:10000034-1778457600-1778889599@unigreen-alliance.eu SUMMARY:Scientific Mission: Plant Breeding for the Robustness of Agricultural Systems DESCRIPTION:UNIgreen’s JRC7 – Plant Breeding – Scientific Mission \n\n\n\nWho?\n\n\n\nEarly Career Researchers and PhD students from UNIgreen Alliance universities. (Max 20 participants)Participants are free to make their own reservations; the Organizers will provide a list of recommendations.Funding: UNIgreen mobility and Erasmus+ support may be available. \n\n\n\nObjectives \n\n\n\n\nIntensification of academic exchange by enhancing access to advanced research resources\n\n\n\nFacilitation of mobility for academics and doctoral students \n\n\n\nEstablishing international scientific networks among participants \n\n\n\nImproving research quality through knowledge exchange \n\n\n\nAdvancing UNIgreen towards becoming a collaborative community focused on innovation and sustainability \n\n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\n\nDay 1: Welcoming and Session 1: Pre-breeding for resilience and environmental adaptation \n\n\n\nDay 2: On-site visit 1: CREA-GB facilitie (Genomics and bioinformatics)\n\n\n\nDay 3: On-site visit 2: UNIMORE campus in Modena \n\n\n\nDay 4: Session 2 and 3: Invited lecture and UNIgreen participants’ presentations and early Career Researchers Workshop: “Sharing Ongoing Research on Multi-Stress Adaptation”\n\n\n\nDay 5: Project design & cooperation (EU funding opportunities); competence verification; certificates\n\n\n\n\nTopics of Training\n\n\n\nStrategies and Methodologies for Multi-Stress Adaptation. More details coming soon. \n\n\n\nWho can apply?\n\n\n\nScientists employed by the UNIgreen Alliance Universities or persons completing their doctoral studies at the UNIgreen Alliance Universities\, with \n\n\n\n\nAt least CEFR B2 English language proficiency\n\n\n\n\n\nAt least EQF level 7 of education in the subject area: Health or Agronomy\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nApplication deadline: 3 March 2026. URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/scientific-mission-plant-breeding-for-the-robustness-of-agricultural-systems/ CATEGORIES:Scientific Mission ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Banner-JRC7-Scientific-Mission.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260504T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260508T235959 DTSTAMP:20260610T150917 CREATED:20260430T060047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T060101Z UID:10000073-1777852800-1778284799@unigreen-alliance.eu SUMMARY:Scientific Mission: Sustainable Food Transformation Across Scales DESCRIPTION:UNIgreen’s JRC3 – Food Technology\, Quality and Safety – Scientific Mission \n\n\n\nWho?\n\n\n\nResearchers and PhD students of UNIgreen Alliance universities with experience in Food Science/Technology/Engineering or similar (EQF7). \n\n\n\nObjectives \n\n\n\n\nIntensification of academic exchange by enhancing access to advanced research resources\n\n\n\nFacilitation of mobility for academics and doctoral students \n\n\n\nEstablishing international scientific networks among participants \n\n\n\nImproving research quality through knowledge exchange \n\n\n\nAdvancing UNIgreen towards becoming a collaborative community focused on innovation and sustainability \n\n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\n\nDay 1: Arrival of participants\, registration\, icebreaker  \n\n\n\nDay 2: Experimental platforms for sustainable food transformation: dairy and vegetable processing in practice  \n\n\n\nDay 3: Industrial food processing systems: scientific field visits to wine and codfish industries  \n\n\n\nDay 4: Project brainstorming (focus on upcoming calls in 2027)\, verification of competences  \n\n\n\nDay 5: Group photo\, certificates\, departure of participants \n\n\n\n\nTopics of Training\n\n\n\nExperimental Platforms\, Industrial Systems and Research Foresight \n\n\n\n\nInnovation in dairy and vegetable processing technologies \n\n\n\nAgri-food and agro-industrial by-products valorization in dairy and vegetable processing technologies \n\n\n\nProcess technologies in winemaking \n\n\n\nPreservation technologies for codfish\n\n\n\n\nWho can apply?\n\n\n\nScientists employed by the UNIgreen Alliance Universities or persons completing their doctoral studies at the UNIgreen Alliance Universities\, with \n\n\n\n\nAt least CEFR B2 English language proficiency\n\n\n\n\n\nAt least EQF level 7 of education in the subject area: Health or Agronomy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\nApplication deadline: 20 March 2026 URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/scientific-mission-sustainable-food-transformation-across-scales-2/ CATEGORIES:Scientific Mission ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/JRC3-Scientific-Mission.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260504T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260508T235959 DTSTAMP:20260610T150917 CREATED:20260319T081454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T081457Z UID:10000074-1777852800-1778284799@unigreen-alliance.eu SUMMARY:Participation in solving local socio-environmental issues DESCRIPTION:Language: English (Level B2)\n\n\n\nDates physical mobility: 4 to 8 May 2026\n\n\n\nLocation: Warsaw University of Life Sciences (Poland)\n\n\n\nDates virtual mobility: 1 to 30 April and 10 – 31 May on selected days \, depending on participants’ availability\n\n\n\nNumber of ECTS: 3 ECTS\n\n\n\nMaximum number of participants: 20\n\n\n\n\nTarget Participants\n\n\n\nBachelor’s and Master’s students interested in environmental issues\, social conflicts\, participatory processes\, and sustainable management of natural areas. \n\n\n\nSubject\n\n\n\nParticipation in Solving Local Socio-Environmental Issues – Outreach Programme is the BIP organised by the Warsaw University of Life Sciences . The programme focuses on real-life socio-environmental conflicts and aims to help students understand how environmental protection\, local community needs\, and economic interests interact and sometimes conflict with one another. Participants will work on a case study from Zalesie (near Warsaw) \, a forested area where tensions have emerged around the use of shared natural space. Through this case\, students will explore how different stakeholder groups perceive environmental problems and how dialogue and participatory approaches can help develop sustainable solutions. \n\n\n\nStudents will also take part in collaborative workshops where they analyse collected data and develop recommendations addressing the identified socio-environmental challenges. After the onsite component\, participants will continue working online to prepare a joint report and discuss their results with researchers and experts. \n\n\n\nThe programme offers students an opportunity to gain practical experience in participatory research\, stakeholder dialogue\, and interdisciplinary problem-solving\, while working in an international academic environment. By engaging with a real local case\, participants will develop skills useful for future work in environmental management\, public policy\, and community engagement \n\n\n\n\nLeaflet\n\n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\nThe programme combines online collaboration with an intensive onsite learning experience. During the virtual part\, participants will work in small international groups\, analyse the case study\, and prepare for fieldwork. \n\n\n\nThe onsite week in Warsaw will include lectures on forests and environmental governance in Poland\, workshops on public consultations and social conflicts\, meetings with local residents and stakeholders\, and fieldwork using participatory observation and interview methods. \n\n\n\nBefore Online Course\n\nget to know other participants and their backgrounds\n\n\n\nwork in small international groups and build team dynamics\n\n\n\nexplore the case and its social and environmental context through interactive online activities \n\n\n\n\n\nDay 1\n\nRegistration and welcome session\n\n\n\nLecture on forests and forest-related issues in Poland\n\n\n\nLecture on public consultations\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 2\n\nMeeting point in front of the Crystal Hall building\, transfer to the local community – Zalesie (9:00)\n\n\n\nIntroduction to fieldwork methods\, followed by meetings with residents\, participatory observation\, and interviews\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 3\n\nMeeting point in front of the Crystal Hall building (9.00\, WULS campus)\, transfer to Zalesie\n\n\n\nMeetings with stakeholders and continuation of field work\n\n\n\nParticipatory workshops\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 4\n\nMeeting point in front of the Crystal Hall building (8.30\, WULS campus)\n\n\n\nFilip de Girard Linen Museum in Żyrardów\, Ethnographic Museum in Łowicz\, Chopin Museum in Żelazowa Wola\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 5\n\nData analysis\, discussion on possible solutions and recommendations\n\n\n\nSummary of the BIP\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter Online Course\n\nwork collaboratively on group projects addressing the conflict \n\n\n\ndiscuss findings\, experiences\, and proposed solutions with peers and mentors \n\n\n\napply interactive methods and tools to reflect on reallife social and environmental challenges  \n\n\n\n\n\nHow to apply?\n\n\n\nThe student’s home university may conduct an internal selection process for the BIP. Registration is possible only via the application form and must be completed after the participant has received confirmation from their home university of their eligibility to take part in the BIP. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\nFor any questions or expressions of interest\, you may contact: \n\n\n\n\nAcademic questions: Agnieszka Kampka (agnieszka_kampka@sggw.edu.pl)\n\n\n\nAdministrative Questions: Joanna Żach (joanna_zach@sggw.edu.pl)\n\n\n\n\nDeadline for admission is 12 April 2026. URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/participation-in-solving-local-socio-environmental-issues/ CATEGORIES:BIP ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Banner-BIP-SGGW-MAy26.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260501T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260505T170000 DTSTAMP:20260610T150917 CREATED:20260407T115854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T115856Z UID:10000084-1777622400-1778000400@unigreen-alliance.eu SUMMARY:ESU 2026 DESCRIPTION:UNIgreen students are invited to take part in the 3rd Edition of the Conference of the Student Bodies of the Alliances (CoA 03)\, organised by the European Students’ Union in collaboration with Malta’s national student union. \n\n\n\nThe conference will take place in Malta from 1 to 5 May 2026 (arrival on 1 May\, departure on 5 May) and will bring together student representatives from European University Alliances across Europe. \n\n\n\nTheme\n\n\n\nThis year’s edition focuses on:“Leading Together: Strengthening Student Communities and Leadership Across Europe” \n\n\n\nThe event aims to foster collaboration\, strengthen student engagement\, and empower student leaders within European alliances. \n\n\n\nAbout the conference\n\n\n\nCoA 03 provides a unique platform for student representatives to: \n\n\n\n\nexchange experiences and best practices across alliances\n\n\n\ndiscuss key challenges related to student engagement and leadership\n\n\n\ncontribute to shaping the future of student participation in European Higher Education\n\n\n\n\nTo support participants\, a series of online trainings and thematic sessions will be organised before and after the conference. \n\n\n\nParticipation\n\n\n\nEach alliance can initially nominate one student delegate\, with the possibility of additional participants (up to three in total) depending on availability after the registration deadline. \n\n\n\nParticipants are responsible for organising their travel to Malta. Further practical information (venue\, programme\, accommodation) will be shared by the organisers. \n\n\n\nFees\n\n\n\nParticipation fees vary depending on membership status within the ESU Conference of Alliances: \n\n\n\n\n1st delegate: €200 (CoA members) / €250\n\n\n\n2nd delegate: €250 (CoA members) / €300\n\n\n\n3rd delegate: €300 (CoA members) / €350\n\n\n\n\nHow to apply\n\n\n\nStudents interested in participating must complete the official registration form below. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegistration deadline: 31 March 2026\n\n\n\nRegistration is only valid upon completion of the form\n\n\n\nConfirmation of participation will be provided after the selection process\n\n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\nFor any questions\, participants can contact the organisers at:sc_coa@esu-online.org \n\n\n\nThis conference represents a valuable opportunity for UNIgreen students to engage with peers across Europe\, develop leadership skills\, and actively contribute to strengthening student communities within European University Alliances.een team to express their interest and learn more about the internal selection process. URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/esu-2026/ CATEGORIES:Onsite ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/BAnner-ESU2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260427T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260501T235959 DTSTAMP:20260610T150917 CREATED:20260115T130630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T160738Z UID:10000029-1777248000-1777679999@unigreen-alliance.eu SUMMARY:RE:VIVE Europe: Rethinking Low-Density Territories\, Inspiring Big Futures DESCRIPTION:The programme will take place in Oliveira do Hospital\, at Oliveira do Hospital School of Technology and Management (ESTGOH)\, part of the Polytechnic University of Coimbra\, and will be taught entirely in English. \n\n\n\nRE:VIVE Europe was designed to explore the viability of low-density territories as drivers of sustainable development\, innovation and territorial cohesion. The initiative proposes an integrated approach\, combining academic reflection\, immersion in the territory and collaborative work\, challenging participants to answer the central question: “Low-density territories and their surrounding areas: how to design the future of these territories?“ \n\n\n\nThe focus is mainly on regions associated with small towns (with less than 25\,000 inhabitants)\, which are often faced with structural challenges such as progressive depopulation\, demographic ageing\, the fragility of basic services and distance from decision-making centres. The programme argues\, however\, that these territories represent unique opportunities for alternative models of development\, where tradition can coexist with creativity and innovation. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nLanguage: English \n\n\n\nDates of physical mobility: 27 April to 1 May 2026\n\n\n\nLocation: Polytechnic University of Coimbra (Portugal)\n\n\n\nVirtual Mobility Dates: 13 and 17 April 2026\n\n\n\nNumber of ECTS: 4\n\n\n\nMaximum number of participants: UNIgreen Alliance\, 5 Students & 2 Teachers per institution \n\n\n\n\nWho?\n\n\n\nUNIgreen Alliance Students & Teachers are required to be able to communicate fluently in English\, although no formal certification is required. \n\n\n\nSubject\n\n\n\nRE:VIVE Europe encourages participants to develop strategic and spatial proposals aligned with five main objectives: \n\n\n\n\nTerritorial revitalisation and resilience\n\n\n\nValorisation of resources\n\n\n\nIdeas for planning and public policies\n\n\n\nCreative solutions\n\n\n\nEuropean models of sustainability\n\n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\nThe programme consists of an intensive course combining classes\, workshops\, multidisciplinary teamwork\, and field activities. \n\n\n\nThe programme also includes: \n\n\n\n\n5 lunches and 2 dinners and tasting of regional products\n\n\n\n\n\nTerritorial immersion tours\, exploring natural heritage\, biodiversity\, landscapes of high scenic value\, cultural heritage\, historic buildings\, archaeological sites\, intangible traditions and sporting activities.\n\n\n\n\nParticipation is free of charge. Accommodation is not included and is the responsibility of participants\, but accommodation suggestions will be announced shortly. \n\n\n\n\nFull programme\n\n\n\n\nHow to Apply\n\n\n\nThose interested should register using the online form. \n\n\n\n\nREGRISTRATION\n\n\n\n\nFor any questions or expressions of interest\, UNIgreen partners may contact the academic coordinator\, Ana Cruz – gri@estgoh.ipc.pt. \n\n\n\nDeadline for admission is 17 February 2026.  URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/revive-europe-rethinking-low-density-territories-inspiring-big-futures/ CATEGORIES:BIP ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Banner-BIP-PUC-April26.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260423T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260423T133000 DTSTAMP:20260610T150917 CREATED:20260407T080939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T054210Z UID:10000081-1776945600-1776951000@unigreen-alliance.eu SUMMARY:Speak Up. A Public Speaking Workshop DESCRIPTION:As part of the UNIgreen Festival\, this Career Day event brings together students to explore new opportunities and skills for their future careers. The session will be held both online and onsite for UNIMORE students\, as well as for those taking part in the festival. \n\n\n\nThematic\n\n\n\nWhat does it take to stand up and speak in a way that matters? \n\n\n\nThis workshop\, designed and led by TEDx ReggioEmilia\, explores the craft of public speaking through a hands-on\, experience-first approach. \n\n\n\nIn 90 minutes\, participants will move from theory to practice: learning the core principles of effective communication\, working in small groups\, and presenting live in front of their peers-building the confidence and clarity needed to stand out also in professional and public environments. \n\n\n\nThe session is built around this year’s TEDxReggioEmilia theme: TABÙ. The things we don’t like to talk about. Participants are invited to find their own tabù and start to break it. \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nOn Thursday\, 23 April 2026\, join us for an online and onsite event\, from 12:00 to 13:30 CEST with an expert speaker and engaging discussions. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the session\n\n\n\n\nWho should join?\n\n\n\nThis Career Day webinar is primarily aimed at current students who want to strengthen their communication skills\, build confidence\, and stand out in their professional journey. It is also open to Alumni seeking new career opportunities and looking to enhance their public speaking abilities. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaura Credidio\n\n\n\nTEDxReggioEmilia licensee and organiser since 2011. Ethical marketing consultant and educator. Architect. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElisa Tassinari\n\n\n\nTEDxReggioEmilia speaker coach. Certified professional coach.  URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/speak-up-a-public-speaking-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Onsite,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Banner-Webinar-Speake-UP-26.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260423T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260423T120000 DTSTAMP:20260610T150917 CREATED:20260331T122934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T054129Z UID:10000078-1776942000-1776945600@unigreen-alliance.eu SUMMARY:AI Tools for Job Hunting and Ethical Use in Recruitment DESCRIPTION:As part of the UNIgreen Festival\, this Career Day event brings together students to explore new opportunities and skills for their future careers. The session will be held both online and onsite for UNIMORE students\, as well as for those taking part in the festival. \n\n\n\nThematic\n\n\n\nIs Generative AI Useful for Job Hunting\, and Is Its Use in Recruitment Ethical? \n\n\n\nResponsible AI for Employability\, Self-Assessment\, and Fair Recruitment Practices \n\n\n\nThis session explores the role of Generative AI in job hunting and its ethical implications in recruitment processes. It provides a quick but practical overview of how AI tools can support students in improving their CVs\, writing cover letters\, preparing for interviews\, and reflecting on their skills and career paths. At the same time\, the session critically examines key ethical challenges\, including bias\, lack of transparency\, data privacy\, and the risk of misrepresentation. \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nOn Thursday\, 23 April 2026\, join us for an online and onsite event\, from 11:00 to 12:00 CEST with an expert speaker and engaging discussions. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the session\n\n\n\n\nWho should join?\n\n\n\nThis Career Day webinar is primarily aimed at current students looking to enhance their job search strategies and better understand the ethical use of AI in recruitment\, but it is also open to Alumni seeking new career opportunities.  \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarcello Pellacani\n\n\n\nAdjunct Professor of Machine learning and deep learning at the Department of Communication and Economics-UNIMORE URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/ai-tools-for-job-hunting-and-ethical-use-in-recruitment/ CATEGORIES:Onsite,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/UNIgreen-Festival-Webinar-banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260420T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260422T170000 DTSTAMP:20260610T150917 CREATED:20260407T085501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T132355Z UID:10000082-1776672000-1776877200@unigreen-alliance.eu SUMMARY:ESA 2026 DESCRIPTION:We are proud to share that 3 students from the UNIgreen Alliance\, University of Almería (Spain)\, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (Italy)\, Warsaw University of Life Sciences (Poland) have been selected to take part in the European Student Assembly 2026 (ESA). \n\n\n\nThe ESA\, organised by the EUC Voices Erasmus+ project\, brings together around 250 students from European University Alliances to debate and co-create policy recommendations on the future of Europe. \n\n\n\nParticipants work across eight thematic panels addressing key issues: \n\n\n\n\nDemocracy and citizen participation\n\n\n\nDigital transformation and AI\n\n\n\nClimate change and sustainability\n\n\n\nHealth and well-being\n\n\n\nEducation and skills\n\n\n\nSocial equality and inclusion\n\n\n\nEuropean identity and values\n\n\n\nEconomy and employment\n\n\n\n\nAfter months of online collaboration\, the programme will culminate in a three-day assembly at the European Parliament in Strasbourg (20 to 22 April 2026)\, where students will present their recommendations. \n\n\n\nA great opportunity for UNIgreen students to contribute to shaping a more inclusive and democratic Europe. URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/esa-2026/ CATEGORIES:Onsite ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/BANNER-ESA-26-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260420T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260424T235959 DTSTAMP:20260610T150917 CREATED:20260223T121810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T073943Z UID:10000060-1776643200-1777075199@unigreen-alliance.eu SUMMARY:Student-Led Community for Sustainable & Democratic Participation DESCRIPTION:The UNIgreen Summer Festival is organised in the framework of the BIP: Student-led Community for Sustainable and Democratic Participation \n\n\n\nDive into UNIgreen and Be Part of the Movement!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLanguage: English \n\n\n\nDates physical mobility: 20 to 24 April 2026\n\n\n\nLocation: Reggio Emilia (Italy) – Polo Didattico-Capannone 15C – Reggiane Parco Innovazione Piazzale Europa 1 Reggio Emilia\n\n\n\nDates virtual mobility:\n\nMonday 13 April – 10:00 to 12:30: Seminar- Prof. Francesco Silvestri: Circular Economy-from theory to practice for the local business models \n\n\n\nWednesday 15 April – 10:00 to 12:30: Seminar-  Prof. Stefano Ghinoi: Networks\, Participation and Sustainability\n\n\n\n\n\nNumber of ECTS: 5 ECTS\n\n\n\nMaximum number of participants: 40 (5 per UNIgreen Institution)\n\n\n\n\nTarget Participants\n\n\n\nThe programme is designed for students from UNIgreen member universities who are interested in sustainable and democratic participation\, student representation\, and civic engagement within higher education and society. It is also suitable for students motivated to work in interdisciplinary and international teams and engage with local actors and applied contexts. \n\n\n\nUndergraduate and graduate students from UNIgreen Institutions. \n\n\n\nTopic\n\n\n\nThe UNIgreen Festival brings together students from all the Higher education Institutions of the UNIgreen Alliance to share ideas\, experiences\, and perspectives on what it means to participate actively and responsibly in university life and society.At its core\, the festival is about students taking ownership. It invites them to move beyond attendance and become contributors: to question\, to propose\, to collaborate\, and to reflect on how sustainability and democracy can be practiced every day within higher education. Rooted in the principles of active citizenship\, inclusion\, and social responsibility\, the initiative encourages students to see themselves as part of a wider European community.By connecting academic dialogue with practical experiences\, the festival supports student involvement in governance\, civic engagement\, and international cooperation\, in line with Erasmus+ priorities and the broader mission of the European University Alliances. \n\n\n\nThis is a unique course in which the core activities take place directly in the field\, allowing students to gain hands-on experience in real conservation settings. It offers an exceptional opportunity to combine scientific knowledge with practical skills\, teamwork and direct contact with European wildlife and conservation professionals. \n\n\n\nObjectives\n\n\n\nThe festival is designed to: \n\n\n\n\nEncourage students to engage confidently in democratic processes \n\n\n\n\n\nCreate space for student-led initiatives and shared decision-making \n\n\n\nPromote campus communities that are inclusive and sustainable \n\n\n\nStrengthen intercultural dialogue and a sense of European belonging \n\n\n\nDevelop transversal competences that support future employability \n\n\n\nConnect university learning with local and regional innovation ecosystems\n\n\n\n\nSkills\n\n\n\n\nThematic sessions on Student Leadership and Democratic Participation\, including representation\, co-governance\, deliberative models\, transparency\, accountability\, and student-driven institutional innovation\n\n\n\nFocus on political communication and transformations of public opinion and the public sphere in the digital age\n\n\n\nSessions on democratic innovation\n\n\n\nActivities on Sustainable Student Communities\, including environmental\, social\, and cultural sustainability; universities as living labs; inclusion\, equity\, and well-being; and local initiatives\n\n\n\nFocus on European Citizenship and Transnational Cooperation\, including mobility\, intercultural dialogue\, peer learning\, and European values\n\n\n\nCivic Engagement and Societal Impact\, including engagement with local institutions and civil society\, youth participation in public debate\, and universities as drivers of social innovation\n\n\n\nSkills development activities:\n\nPublic Speaking and Communication for Job Hunting and representative roles\n\n\n\nAI Tools for Job Hunting and Personal Assessment (tbc)\n\n\n\n\n\nExperiential learning through visits to UNIMORE\n\n\n\nEngagement with local democratic institutions\n\n\n\n\n\nResponsible use of AI tools for CV writing and job search strategies \n\n\n\n\n\nAI-supported self-assessment of skills and career development \n\n\n\nOpportunities\, limits\, and ethical dimensions of AI in recruitment\n\n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\nDay 1\n\n\n9:00 – 10:0 \n\n\n\n\n\nSala del Tricolore Visit – Reggio Emilia Municipality Welcome \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00 – 11:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nReggio Emilia City Center Walking tour while walking to Reggiane \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00 – 11:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nBreak \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:30 – 12:20 \n\n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to the Programme and Presentation of UNIgreen Alliance \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:30 – 13:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nLunch break (on site) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:30 – 15:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nGetting to Know Each Other – Icebreaking and Team Building \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15:00 – 17:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nVisit to UNIMORE Research Laboratories \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n17:00 – 19:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nFree Time \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n19:30 – 21:30 \n\n\n\n\n\n“Aperitivo Rinforzato” Welcome Party-Chiostri di San Pietro \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 2\n\n\n9:00 – 10:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nClass: Foundations of Democracy and Student Participation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:30 – 11:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nBreak \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00 – 13:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop: Participatory Governance in Higher Education \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:00 – 14:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nLunch break (on site) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:30 – 16:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nStudent associations time \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 3\n\n\n7:30 – 14:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nField Trip to Consortium Parmigiano Reggiano – Cooperative Governance Model: \n\n\n\n\nSustainability and Territorial Development\n\n\n\nLunch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n19:00 – 23:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nEarth Day Party \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 4\n\n\n9:00 – 10:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nCooperative in entrepeneurship \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:30 – 11:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nBreak \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00 – 12:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nAI Tools for Job Hunting and Ethical Use in Recruitment \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00 – 13:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nPublic Speaking \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:30 – 14:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nLunch break (on site) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:30 – 16:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nVisit and Dialogue Session at Reggio Children Foundation \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 5\n\n\n9:00 – 10:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop: Civic Engagement and European Citizenship \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:30 – 11:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nBreak \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00 – 13:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nFinal Roundtable with the Rector and Evaluation Session-Closing Ceremony and Certificates \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:00 – 14:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nFarewell Lunch \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to apply?\n\n\n\nThe student’s home university may conduct an internal selection process for the BIP. Registration is possible only through the International Office (or the relevant mobility office) of the student’s home institution\, and must be completed after the participant has received official confirmation of their eligibility to take part in the BIP. \n\n\n\nIn case you need further information on this BIP\, you can write to unigreen@unimore.it \n\n\n\nFor student-related matters\, kindly refer to incoming.erasmus@unimore.it. \n\n\n\n\nMore details\n\n\n\n\nDeadline for admission is 31 March 2026. URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/student-led-community-for-sustainable-democratic-participation/ CATEGORIES:BIP ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Banner-BIP-UNIMORE-UF-April26.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260420T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260424T235959 DTSTAMP:20260610T150917 CREATED:20260212T130434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T143015Z UID:10000049-1776643200-1777075199@unigreen-alliance.eu SUMMARY:Waste Materials Application in Civil and Environmental Engineering DESCRIPTION:Language: English (Level B2)\n\n\n\nDates physical mobility: 20 to 24 April 2026\n\n\n\nLocation: Warsaw University of Life Sciences (Poland)\n\n\n\nDates virtual mobility: 13 to 17 April 2026\n\n\n\nNumber of ECTS: 4 ECTS\n\n\n\nMaximum number of participants: 25\n\n\n\n\nTarget Participants\n\n\n\nBSc and MSc students in Civil and Environmental Engineering and related fields. \n\n\n\nSubject\n\n\n\nStudents will work in international teams on civil and environmental engineering problems related to the use of construction and demolition (C&D) and industrial solid waste (ISW) materials. \n\n\n\nThe course covers environmental impacts\, ecotoxicity\, remediation potential\, geotechnical design\, and laboratory and in situ testing methods. The stationary part includes laboratory work and report preparation under the guidance of experienced lecturers. \n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\nThe programme takes place during Student Week at SGGW and includes participation in Civil Engineering Days (23–24 April 2026). \n\n\n\nDay 1: Introduction to the course\, participants’ expectations\, and goals\n\n\n8:00 – 8:45 \n\n\n\n\n\nBreakfast (optional)  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 – 9:45 \n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome meeting \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00 – 11:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nCampus tour \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00 – 13:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to BIP Course \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:00 -14:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nLunch Break (optional)  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:00 – 16:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nToxicology laboratory \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 2: Overview of C&D and ISW materials\, their composition\, and properties\n\n\n8:00 – 8:45 \n\n\n\n\n\nBreakfast (optional)  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 – 13:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nPavement engineering laboratory testing \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:00 -14:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nLunch Break (optional)  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:00 – 15:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nConsultations \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 3: Ecotoxicity\, environmental impacts\, and remediation potential of C&D and ISW materials\n\n\n8:00 – 8:45 \n\n\n\n\n\nBreakfast (optional)  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 – 13:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nPavement engineering laboratory testing \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:00 -14:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nLunch Break (optional)  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:00 – 15:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nConsultations \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n17:00 – 20:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nGuide tour in Warsaw Old Town \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n20:00 – 21:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nCultural dinner \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 4: Geotechnical design on C&D and ISW materials subgrade\n\n\n8:00 – 8:45 \n\n\n\n\n\nBreakfast (optional)  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 – 11:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nToxicology \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00 – 13:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nGeotechnical parameter calculation and designing \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:00 -14:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nLunch Break (optional)  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:00 – 15:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nConsultations \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 5: Parameters evaluation for geotechnical design. Geotechnical investigation as a tool for soil mechanical and physical properties investigation\n\n\n8:00 – 8:45 \n\n\n\n\n\nBreakfast (optional)  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 – 11:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nFinal reports presentation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00 – 13:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nFarewell meeting \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:00 -14:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nLunch Break (optional)  \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to apply?\n\n\n\nThe student’s home university may conduct an internal selection process for the BIP. Registration is possible only via the application form and must be completed after the participant has received confirmation from their home university of their eligibility to take part in the BIP. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\nFor any questions or expressions of interest\, you may contact: \n\n\n\n\nAcademic questions: Wojciech Sas (wojciech_sas@sggw.edu.pl) & Andrzej Głuchowski – (andrzej_gluchowski@sggw.edu.pl)\n\n\n\nAdministrative Questions: Joanna Żach (joanna_zach@sggw.edu.pl)\n\n\n\n\nDeadline for admission is 2 March 2026. URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/waste-materials-application-in-civil-and-environmental-engineering/ CATEGORIES:BIP ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Banner-BIP-SGGW-April26.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260420T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260424T235959 DTSTAMP:20260610T150917 CREATED:20260203T101005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T110224Z UID:10000045-1776643200-1777075199@unigreen-alliance.eu SUMMARY:One Health: A Transdisciplinary Vision of Health DESCRIPTION:The BIP One Health is an international and interdisciplinary programme within the UNIgreen Alliance. Through collaborative learning and academic exchange\, the programme promotes a holistic One Health approach in an international context. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nLanguage: English\n\n\n\nDates of physical mobility: 20 to 24 April 2026\n\n\n\nLocation: HEPL – Campus Gloesenet\, 6 quai Gloesener – 4020 Liège (Belgium)\n\n\n\nVirtual Mobility Dates: 20 April 2026\n\n\n\nNumber of ECTS: 4\n\n\n\nMaximum number of participants: 40\n\n\n\n\nWho?\n\n\n\nIt is designed for health students from the second year onwards and focuses on the interconnected challenges of human\, animal\, and environmental health. They must communicate fluently in English\, although no formal certification is required. \n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\n\nPresentations by recognized experts in One Health\, public health\, sustainability and biomedical sciences\n\n\n\nHands-on workshops focused on health\, nutrition\, well-being and collective intelligence\n\n\n\nReal-world field experiences\, including a visit to a pedagogical farm and outdoor activities\n\n\n\nInterdisciplinary and international teamwork with students from different backgrounds\n\n\n\nStrong focus on sustainability and healthy lifestyles\n\n\n\n\nWhy Join?\n\n\n\nThrough expert lectures\, hands-on workshops and field activities\, students gain practical insights into today’s key health and sustainability challenges. \n\n\n\n\nA concrete and interdisciplinary One Health approachStudents are introduced to the One Health concept by experts ( Sciensano\, ULiège\, UGent…) and explore tapies such as zoonoses\, microbiomes\, and environmental health.\n\n\n\nTopics directly connected to healthcare practiceThe BIP addresses highly relevant themes for future health professionals\, including: sustainable development in hospitals\, the impact of physical activity on health\, well-being\, health literacy…\n\n\n\nAn active learning experienceBeyond lectures\, the programme emphasizes experlential learning through cooking workshops\, collective intelligence sessions\, orienteering activities\, or a visit to a pedagogical farm.\n\n\n\nA strong human and international experienceThe BIP encourages collaboration between students\, informal exchanges\, and shared moments.\n\n\n\n\nHow to Apply:\n\n\n\nIf you need more information\, please contact unigreen@hepl.be \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in registering\, please contact bri@hepl.be \n\n\n\nDeadline for admission is 13 March 2026.  URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/one-health-a-transdisciplinary-vision-of-health/ CATEGORIES:BIP ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Banner-BIP-PUC-April26.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260416T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260416T140000 DTSTAMP:20260610T150917 CREATED:20260415T131404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T132520Z UID:10000091-1776342600-1776348000@unigreen-alliance.eu SUMMARY:UNIgreen Day at SupBiotech DESCRIPTION:To celebrate UNIgreen Day\, UNIgreen Staff at SupBiotech in parternship with Biocampus\, will be disributing plant seeds for students to pot and take home as part of UNIgreen’s commitment to sustainability\, environmental responsibility\, and the long-term impact. \n\n\n\nBio Campus is an ecological association. Through their work this association hopes to improve the schools’ environmental impact and develop a more eco-responsible campus. Its objectives are to make students more aware of sustainable development (screenings\, debates\, organic product tasting)\, improve quality of life through the implementation of various projects (biodiversity\, urban installation) and address current issues. \n\n\n\nEvent Programme:\n\n\n\nUNIgreen is excited to invite its student population to join us for the UNIgreen Day Celebration on 16 April\, from 12:30 to 14:00 in front of the C Building. This event is organised by the UNIgreen Alliance to promote sustainable living and eco-friendly habits among students. \n\n\n\nDuring the celebration\, student will: \n\n\n\n\nReceive plant seeds to plant in biodegradable plant pots to take home\n\n\n\nEngage in fun and interactive sustainability activities such as games and quizzes on sustainability\n\n\n\nHighlight ways for students to incorporate sustainable habits into their daily lives URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/unigreen-day-at-supbiotech-2/ CATEGORIES:Onsite ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/UNIgreen-Day-2026-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260415T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260416T235959 DTSTAMP:20260610T150917 CREATED:20260113T123159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T123245Z UID:10000027-1776211200-1776383999@unigreen-alliance.eu SUMMARY:Nourrir Liège DESCRIPTION:Nourrir Liège is a festival where the topic of feeding the population is studied. HEPL organize conferences\, stands market and workshops around the topic of health and nutrition. URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/nourrir-liege/ CATEGORIES:Onsite ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Event-HEPL_26-001.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260414T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260414T150000 DTSTAMP:20260610T150917 CREATED:20260402T120338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T120339Z UID:10000079-1776175200-1776178800@unigreen-alliance.eu SUMMARY:Trichilogaster: the story of a gall wasp that crossed hemispheres to control an invasive wattle DESCRIPTION:UNIgreen’s JRC4 – Biodiversity\, Forestry\, and Agroecology Webinar Series: Episode 6 \n\n\n\nThis event\, organized within the UNIgreen JRC4 Living Lab framework\, brings together researchers\, students\, and forest practitioners to discuss. \n\n\n\nThematic\n\n\n\nTrichilogaster acaciaelongifoliae (Hymenopterae: Pteromalidae) was the first biocontrol agent intentionally introduced against an invasive alien plant in more recent times in continental Europe. This small wasp promotes the formation of galls at flower and vegetative buds of the target plant\, Acacia longifolia (Fabaceae)\, whichis one of the most widespread invasive plants along coastal areas in Portugal. The wasp was introduced in Portugal in 2015 and is now established along the coast\, from the most northern location to the most southern region. Trichilogaster acaciaelongifoliae is promoting significant reductions of seed production and vegetative growth. No galls were found on non-target species. The results so far are encouraging for the management of A. longifolia\, confirming the specificity and efficacy of the agent. \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nOn Tuesday\, 14 April 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\nHélia Marchante\n\n\n\nBiologist and lecturer at the College of Agriculture\, within the Polytechnic University of Coimbra \n\n\n\n\n\nAs a biologist\, my research is centered on the ecological dynamics of invasive alien plants and classical biological control. I hold a position as a lecturer at the College of Agriculture\, within the Polytechnic University of Coimbra. I am actively involved in research activities at CERNAS (Research Centre for Natural Resources\, Environment\, and Society). Here\, my focus remains on invasive plants\, encompassing various aspects such as impact assessment\, management strategies for invaded areas\, and exploration of biological control methods\, among other topics. Beyond academia\, I engage in consultancy work\, collaborating with diverse stakeholders. My involvement extends to science communication efforts\, promoting environmental awareness\, and spearheading citizen science projects\, all with a dedicated emphasis on invasive plant species. Furthermore\, I am a co-founder of the citizen science platform\, Invasoras.pt\, which serves as a resource for facilitating public participation in the monitoring and management of invasive plant species in Portugal. URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/trichilogaster-story-gall-wasp/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Banner-JRC4-EP6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260414T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260414T170000 DTSTAMP:20260610T150917 CREATED:20260414T134946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T134947Z UID:10000090-1776160800-1776186000@unigreen-alliance.eu SUMMARY:Job Summit at PUC DESCRIPTION:On 14 April\, the Polytechnic University of Coimbra is organising the 4th edition of the Job Summit IPC IPC & Science2Business \, which will take place at Convento São Francisco in Coimbra\, from 9.30 am to 4.00 pm. \n\n\n\nThis event serves as a strategic opportunity to connect businesses\, talent\, science and innovation\, promoting concrete recruitment opportunities\, knowledge sharing and the strengthening of employer branding\, within a context closely linked to the higher education ecosystem. \n\n\n\nThe event includes various spaces for interaction: \n\n\n\n\nJob Meet\, an exclusive space dedicated to direct interaction between companies\, students and graduates;\n\n\n\nSummit Stage\, featuring panel discussions and workshops;\n\n\n\nScience2Business\, a space bridging science and society\, focused on the promotion of knowledge and innovation;\n\n\n\nSpeed Interview\, a space for interaction between companies and participants designed for quick interviews\n\n\n\nNetworking & Coffee\, dedicated to networking and informal interaction among participants;\n\n\n\n\nDuring the event\, the various services and areas of activity of the IPC will be showcased\, notably the european alliance UNIGreen\, with a view to raising awareness of these among a wider public. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgathe Brajouagathe.brajou@supbiotech.frEdit Profile URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/job-summit-at-puc/ CATEGORIES:Onsite ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Banner-jobsummitPUC.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260414T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260529T235959 DTSTAMP:20260610T150917 CREATED:20260304T191141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T103520Z UID:10000067-1776124800-1780099199@unigreen-alliance.eu SUMMARY:Practical Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for University Staff DESCRIPTION:A hands-on introduction to how modern AI tools work and how to apply them effectively across teaching\, research\, and administrative contexts.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nCourse format: Online\n\n\n\nType of program: E-Skill program\n\n\n\nTarget group: Academic and Non-academic Staff\n\n\n\nLanguage: English\n\n\n\nCost: Free\n\n\n\nAvailable places: 60\n\n\n\n\nDeadline for admission is 7 April 2026 \n\n\n\nAudience\n\n\n\nThis course is designed for university professionals including academic staff\, researchers\, and administrative staff who want to use AI tools in a practical and responsible way to improve everyday work (communication\, documentation\, planning\, and decision support)\, regardless of discipline or role. \n\n\n\nPre-requisites\n\n\n\n\nB2 or similar level of English is necessary.\n\n\n\nNo prior background in computer science\, mathematics\, or programming is required.\n\n\n\nBasic digital skills (using documents\, email\, and online tools) are sufficient.\n\n\n\nCuriosity about how AI tools can support everyday work is recommended.\n\n\n\nInterest in improving efficiency\, clarity\, and quality in university workflows is recommended.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nShort Description\n\n\n\nThis course provides a practical introduction to modern Artificial Intelligence tools and how to use them effectively and responsibly in a university setting. Rather than focusing on theory or complex technical details\, it helps participants understand how AI systems behave\, how to communicate with them clearly\, and how to integrate them into real institutional and professional workflows. \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn how to use AI to support writing and editing\, research and information gathering\, knowledge management\, and content creation while understanding limitations\, reliability risks\, data considerations\, and the ethical implications relevant to higher education. \n\n\n\nContent\n\n\n\n\nHow AI tools work in practice: capabilities\, limitations\, and common sources of error.\n\n\n\nAdvance Prompting for professional use. Structured ways to interact with AI in order to obtain useful outputs. Approaches adapted to different tasks and levels of complexity.\n\n\n\nUse of AI for teaching\, research\, and administration. Drafting and revising documents\, summarizing and structuring information\, improving internal communication\, and supporting collaboration.\n\n\n\nMultimodal uses: text\, images\, and audio.\n\n\n\nHow AI can be integrated into existing workflows\, adapted to specific roles\, and used responsibly\, with attention to ethical considerations relevant to higher education.\n\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\n\n\nAfter completing the course\, students will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nUse AI tools confidently for administrative tasks or research and teaching activities.\n\n\n\nWrite clear prompts and requests that improve the relevance\, accuracy\, and usability of AI-generated outputs.\n\n\n\nCritically assess AI-generated information and recognize unreliable\, incomplete\, or incorrect content.\n\n\n\nApply AI to real situations such as document drafting\, knowledge management\, and multimedia creation.\n\n\n\nCustomize AI tools to personal needs using available settings and automation features.\n\n\n\n\nDuration\n\n\n\n30 hours (6 weeks\, 5 hours per week) \n\n\n\n\n2.5 hours of synchronous online sessions per week.\n\n\n\n2.5 hours of guided self-study per week.\n\n\n\n\nAssessment\n\n\n\nTo successfully complete the course\, participants are expected to: \n\n\n\n\nAttend at least 80% of the synchronous sessions.\n\n\n\nSubmit the assigned activities.\n\n\n\nParticipate actively in in-class dynamics and practical exercises.\n\n\n\n\nHow to Apply\n\n\n\n\nMore Info and Registration URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/practical-introduction-to-artificial-intelligence-for-university-staff/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Banner_eskill-AI.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260414T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260415T235959 DTSTAMP:20260610T150917 CREATED:20260326T124833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T124835Z UID:10000075-1776124800-1776297599@unigreen-alliance.eu SUMMARY:Intergenerational Communication Course focused on New Generations (Z and Alpha) DESCRIPTION:Topics\n\n\n\n1. Understanding “Digital Natives” \n\n\n\n\nGeneration Landscape – An overview of the generations from Baby Boomers\, to Generation Alpha.\n\n\n\nGen Z in the learning process: Motivation\, fear of failure\, need for “here and now” feedback.\n\n\n\nAlpha Generation – the coming revolution: How will the children of technology change the face of universities in a few years?\n\n\n\nWorkshop: Student Empathy Map: Creating student personas from different European countries (international context).\n\n\n\n\n2. Tools\, Relationships and Good Practice \n\n\n\n\nDigital communication: From email to instant messaging. How to write to be read?\n\n\n\nMentoring instead of Directivity: Changing the role of the lecturer from “source of knowledge” to “facilitator”.\n\n\n\nDifficult situations and conflict resolution: How to respond to a student’s claim versus withdrawal? (Behavioural training).\n\n\n\nDesign panel: “UNIgreen Universities Future-Ready”: Developing a catalogue of good practices for the university (recruitment\, didactics\, administration).\n\n\n\n\nTarget\n\n\n\nStaff employed by one of the UNIgreen Alliance Universities with at least CEFR B2 English language proficiency. \n\n\n\nHow to apply?\n\n\n\nGuidelines on IRK application submission – REGISTRATION MANUAL. \n\n\n\nApplication deadline: 18 March 2026 URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/intergenerational-communication-course-focused-on-new-generations-z-and-alpha/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Banner-training-SGGW-name.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260413T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260417T235959 DTSTAMP:20260610T150917 CREATED:20260120T140156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T075435Z UID:10000031-1776038400-1776470399@unigreen-alliance.eu SUMMARY:Scientific Mission: Sustainable Food System and One Health DESCRIPTION:UNIgreen’s JRC7 – Plant Breeding – Scientific Mission \n\n\n\nWho?\n\n\n\nResearchers and PhD students of UNIgreen Alliance universities with Health or agronomy education equivalent to EQF level 7. \n\n\n\nObjectives \n\n\n\n\nIntensification of academic exchange by enhancing access to advanced research resources\n\n\n\nFacilitation of mobility for academics and doctoral students \n\n\n\nEstablishing international scientific networks among participants \n\n\n\nImproving research quality through knowledge exchange\n\n\n\nAdvancing UNIgreen towards becoming a collaborative community focused on innovation and sustainability\n\n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\n\nDay 1: Arrival of participants\, registration\, icebreaker. \n\n\n\nDay 2: Discovering the HEPL ecosystem through visits to a local educational farm\, an industrial partner involved in student training\, and a regional dairy producer collaborating on sustainable food projects.  \n\n\n\nDay 3: This course explores the One Health approach\, which recognizes the close interconnection between human\, animal\, and environmental health. At the center of this relationship lies food\, a key factor influencing human well-being\, animal welfare\, and ecosystem sustainability. \n\n\n\nDay 4: Project brainstorming\, verification of competences.  \n\n\n\nDay 5: Group photo\, certificates\, departure of participants. \n\n\n\n\nTopics of Training\n\n\n\n\nNutrition and Health\n\n\n\nFood\, microbiota and immunity\n\n\n\nFood and cancer\n\n\n\nAnimal health and human health: an inseparable link\n\n\n\n\nWho can apply?\n\n\n\nScientists employed by the UNIgreen Alliance Universities or persons completing their doctoral studies at the UNIgreen Alliance Universities\, with \n\n\n\n\nAt least CEFR B2 English language proficiency\n\n\n\n\n\nAt least EQF level 7 of education in the subject area: Health or Agronomy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\nApplication deadline: 20 February 2026 URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/scientific-mission-sustainable-food-system-and-one-health/ CATEGORIES:Scientific Mission ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Banner-JRC5-Scientific-Mission.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260409T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260409T133000 DTSTAMP:20260610T150917 CREATED:20260331T072858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T123803Z UID:10000077-1775736000-1775741400@unigreen-alliance.eu SUMMARY:From droplets to powder - amazing spray drying and it's innovations DESCRIPTION:UNIgreen’s JRC3 – Food Technology\, Quality and Safety Webinar Series: Episode 2 \n\n\n\nThis event\, organized within the UNIgreen JRC3 Food Technology\, Quality and Safety\, brings together researchers\, students and  food industry professionals. \n\n\n\nThematic\n\n\n\nThe webinar presents spray drying as a key technology for producing stable food powders\, covering its principles\, applications\, and the limits of conventional spray drying. It highlights low-temperature spray drying using dehumidified air as an innovative solution that improves quality under gentler conditions\, showcasing breakthrough results such as 100% fruit and vegetable powders\, and outlining future innovation directions. \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nOn Thursday\, 9 April 2026\, join us for an online event\, from 12:00 to 13:30 CEST 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\nAleksandra Jedlińska\n\n\n\nAssistant Professor at Warsaw University of Life Sciences \n\n\n\nShe is a specialist in spray drying who combines academic research and industrial experience to develop innovative low-temperature drying technologies\, enabling the production of high-quality food powders\, including 100% fruit\, vegetable\, and high-honey-content powders while bridging laboratory advances with industrial applications. URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/from-droplets-to-powder-amazing-spray-drying-and-its-innovations/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Banner-JRC3-Ep2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260407T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260515T235959 DTSTAMP:20260610T150917 CREATED:20260304T190458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T084022Z UID:10000066-1775520000-1778889599@unigreen-alliance.eu SUMMARY:Practical Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for Students DESCRIPTION:A hands-on introduction to how modern AI tools work and how to apply them effectively in academic and professional contexts.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nCourse format: Online\n\n\n\nType of program: E-Skill program\n\n\n\nTarget group: All students\n\n\n\nLanguage: English\n\n\n\nCost: Free\n\n\n\nAvailable places: 60\n\n\n\n\nDeadline for admission is 28 March 2026 \n\n\n\nAudience\n\n\n\nThis course is interesting for students who want to learn to use AI tools in a professional manner\, who wish to train now in AI to be more competitive in their future work environment. \n\n\n\nPre-requisites\n\n\n\n\nB2 or similar level of English is necessary.\n\n\n\nNo prior background in computer science\, mathematics\, or programming is required.\n\n\n\nBasic digital skills (using documents\, email\, and online tools) are sufficient.\n\n\n\nCuriosity about how AI tools can support study\, research\, and everyday work is recommended.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nShort Description\n\n\n\nThis course offers a practical introduction to modern Artificial Intelligence tools and how to use them effectively and responsibly. Instead of focusing on theory or complex technical details\, it helps students understand how AI systems behave\, how to interact with them clearly\, and how to integrate them into real academic and professional workflows. \n\n\n\nStudents will learn how to work with AI for writing\, research\, information management\, creative tasks\, and personal productivity\, while also understanding the limits\, risks\, and ethical considerations of these tools. The course is designed to be useful regardless of the student’s field of study. \n\n\n\nContent\n\n\n\n\nHow AI tools work in practice: capabilities\, limitations\, and typical sources of error.\n\n\n\nAdvance Prompting. Structured ways to interact with AI in order to obtain useful\, relevant outputs for everyday university tasks. Different approaches are explored depending on the complexity of the task and the type of result needed.\n\n\n\nUse of AI for writing\, research support\, information management\, and collaboration\, including working with longer documents and institutional materials.\n\n\n\nMultimodal uses: text\, images\, and audio.\n\n\n\nHow AI can be integrated into existing workflows\, adapted to specific roles\, and used responsibly\, with attention to ethical considerations relevant to higher education.\n\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\n\n\nAfter completing the course\, students will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nUse AI tools confidently for study\, research\, and work-related tasks.\n\n\n\nWrite clear instructions and requests that improve the quality of AI-generated outputs.\n\n\n\nEvaluate AI-generated information critically and identify unreliable or incorrect content.\n\n\n\nApply AI to real situations such as document drafting\, knowledge management\, and multimedia creation.\n\n\n\nCustomize AI tools to personal needs using available settings and automation features.\n\n\n\n\nDuration\n\n\n\n30 hours (6 weeks\, 5 hours per week) \n\n\n\n\n2.5 hours of synchronous online sessions per week.\n\n\n\n2.5 hours of guided self-study per week.\n\n\n\n\nAssessment\n\n\n\nTo successfully complete the course\, participants are expected to: \n\n\n\n\nAttend at least 80% of the synchronous sessions.\n\n\n\nSubmit the assigned activities.\n\n\n\nParticipate actively in in-class dynamics and practical exercises.\n\n\n\n\nHow to Apply\n\n\n\n\nMore Info and Registration URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/practical-introduction-to-artificial-intelligence-for-students/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Banner_eskill-AI.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260406T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260410T235959 DTSTAMP:20260610T150917 CREATED:20260120T133700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T144651Z UID:10000032-1775433600-1775865599@unigreen-alliance.eu SUMMARY:Scientific Mission: Metagenomics in One Health DESCRIPTION:UNIgreen’s JRC1 – Biochemistry & Biotechnology – Scientific Mission \n\n\n\nWho?\n\n\n\nResearchers and PhD students of UNIgreen Alliance universities with experience and/or knowledge on environmental microbiology\, nutrition\, plant physiology\, metagenomics\, big data analysis\, or One Health. \n\n\n\nObjectives \n\n\n\n\nIntensification of academic exchange by enhancing access to advanced research resources\n\n\n\nFacilitation of mobility for academics and doctoral students \n\n\n\nEstablishing international scientific networks among participants \n\n\n\nImproving research quality through knowledge exchange \n\n\n\nAdvancing UNIgreen towards becoming a collaborative community focused on innovation and sustainability \n\n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\n\nDay 1: Arrival of participants\, registration\, icebreaker  \n\n\n\nDay 2: Lecture/workshop: Ecosystemic services delivered by microbiomes. How do microbiomes contribute to human and environmental health?  \n\n\n\nDay 3: Lecture/Workshop 1: Overview and critical analysis of methodological approaches\, insights into high throughput sequencing\, bioinformatics and AI\, and multimodal data analysis. What are the best practices\, the limits and the gaps?  \n\n\n\nDay 4: Workshop 2: Project brainstorming “Impacts of farming practices on ecosystem services delivered by soil microbiota”. How to derive reliable bioindicators of soil health from metagenomics\, can we develop tools for data-driven decision-making? Critical review of the literature\, study design  \n\n\n\nDay 5: Verification of competences\, group photo\, certificates\, departure of participant \n\n\n\n\nTopics of Training\n\n\n\n\nRecognition and value of services delivered by environmental microbiomes\n\n\n\nImpact of human activities on ecosystem services\n\n\n\nImportance of good practices and of study design for metagenomic investigations\n\n\n\nBridges between human and environmental health \n\n\n\n\nWho can apply?\n\n\n\nScientists employed by the UNIgreen Alliance Universities or persons completing their doctoral studies at the UNIgreen Alliance Universities\, with \n\n\n\n\nAt least CEFR B2 English language proficiency\n\n\n\n\n\nAt least EQF level 7 of education in the subject area: Health or Agronomy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\nApplication deadline: 20 February 2026 URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/scientific-mission-metagenomics-in-one-health/ CATEGORIES:Scientific Mission ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Banner-JRC1-Scientific-Mission.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260331T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260331T150000 DTSTAMP:20260610T150917 CREATED:20260225T170817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T112937Z UID:10000061-1774965600-1774969200@unigreen-alliance.eu 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/banner_JRC4-EP5-2.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR