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European Student Ambassador Forum 2024: Feedback from Simon Houdouin
Read more →: European Student Ambassador Forum 2024: Feedback from Simon HoudouinFrom 12 to 14 September, I had the opportunity to represent UNIgreen at the European Student Ambassador Forum (EUSAF) 2024. Organised by the Erasmus Student Network (ESN), the forum brought together…
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UNIMORE UNIgreen Series Seminar on certifications to the DOP of Parmigiano Reggiano
Read more →: UNIMORE UNIgreen Series Seminar on certifications to the DOP of Parmigiano ReggianoAs part of the life-long learning activities of the UNIgreen Alliance, on Thursday 29 August 2024 Prof. Andrea Pulvirenti, President of the master’s degree in Food Control and Safety at the…
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People behind UNIgreen: José Antonio Sánchez
Read more →: People behind UNIgreen: José Antonio SánchezCould you please introduce yourself? My name is José Antonio Sánchez Pérez. I am full professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering of the University of Almería. My main current research…
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Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík
Read more →: Arctic Circle Assembly in ReykjavíkReykjavík will be hosting the next Arctic Circle Assembly. It is the largest annual international gathering on the Arctic, attended by more than 2000 participants from over 60 countries. The AUI…
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UNIgreen has adopted a new Internationalisation Strategy
Read more →: UNIgreen has adopted a new Internationalisation StrategyUNIgreen has adopted a new Internationalisation Strategy that will guide our Alliance in fulfilling our common vision. For the academic community, it is natural to have many links abroad and that…
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Meet the first UNIgreen Ambassadors
Read more →: Meet the first UNIgreen AmbassadorsWe proudly welcome our first group of UNIgreen Ambassadors! What is this initiative? The UNIgreen Ambassador Programme gives students from our institutions the chance to become the face and voice of…
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‘European Universities – Alliances for the Future’ Conference
Read more →: ‘European Universities – Alliances for the Future’ ConferenceThe Polish conference ‘European Universities – Alliances for the Future’, which took place on 4 and 5 September 2024 in Krakow, Poland, was an opportunity to present the activities carried out…
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PUC combines physical activity with environmental protection
Read more →: PUC combines physical activity with environmental protectionFor the second year in a row, the Polytechnic University of Coimbra (PUC) promoted the action “Together we will help clean the banks of the Mondego River!”. The activity, aimed at…
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PUC’s Agricultural School Invests in Sustainability
Read more →: PUC’s Agricultural School Invests in SustainabilityWith an investment of 1.3 million euros from the Environmental Fund — Energy Efficiency in Central Public Administration Buildings Program No. 01/C13-i02/2021 — PUC’s Agricultural School is transforming 4 of its…
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PUC’s Agricultural School is accredited 7 micro-credentials in the fire area
Read more →: PUC’s Agricultural School is accredited 7 micro-credentials in the fire areaPUC’s Agricultural School has been accredited by the National Qualification Subcommittee (SNQ) of the Integrated Rural Fire Management System (SGIFR) with 7 micro-credentials included in its National Qualification Plan. PUC’s Agricultural…
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All PUC Schools once again awarded Eco-Schools Green Flag
Read more →: All PUC Schools once again awarded Eco-Schools Green FlagAll the Organic Teaching Units of the Polytechnic University of Coimbra (PUC) were once again awarded the Eco-Schools Green Flag this year, thereby renewing PUC’s Eco-Polytechnic status. Higher Education Institutions can…
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Hitchhiking, carpooling and bus trip from Germany wins UAL-UNIgreen Travel Award
Read more →: Hitchhiking, carpooling and bus trip from Germany wins UAL-UNIgreen Travel AwardSuccessful participation in the first edition of this initiative, aimed at mobility students and organised by the Vice-Rectorate for International Projection, in collaboration with the Vice-Rectorate for Sustainability, Health and Sports,…
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IMPAR Project Update
Read more →: IMPAR Project UpdateThe University of Almería (UAL), a partner in the Erasmus+ KA2 Capacity Building for Higher Education project, IMPAR, continues to make significant strides alongside its consortium partners. Led by the Polytechnic…
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Boosting Circular Economy in Southeast Asia: CIRCULAR Capacity-Building Programme in Malaysia, Laos, and Cambodia
Read more →: Boosting Circular Economy in Southeast Asia: CIRCULAR Capacity-Building Programme in Malaysia, Laos, and CambodiaThe CIRCULAR Project proudly announces the successful implementation of its Capacity-Building Programme across our six partner universities in Malaysia, Laos, and Cambodia. These dynamic bootcamps have brought together over 165 enthusiastic…
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People behind UNIgreen: Dulce Caetano
Read more →: People behind UNIgreen: Dulce CaetanoCould you please introduce yourself? My name Is Dulce Caetano, I’m from Portugal and I work at the Polytechnic University of Coimbra (PUC) since 1999. I’ve started in the Communication and…
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PUC’s Cultural Centre promotes inclusion through sign language
Read more →: PUC’s Cultural Centre promotes inclusion through sign languageOn its path towards inclusion, the Penedo da Saudade Cultural Centre, a cultural initiative of Polytechnic University of Coimbra (PUC), recently introduced interpretation in Portuguese Sign Language at most of its…
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UAL-UNIgreen Travel Award for a more sustainable mobility
Read more →: UAL-UNIgreen Travel Award for a more sustainable mobilityDemonstrating a commitment to promoting sustainable practices, the University of Almería (UAL) is thrilled to announce the UAL-UNIgreen Travel Award, a unique contest that celebrates eco-friendly travel. The UAL-UNIgreen Travel Award…
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UAL hosts meeting with Andalusian Universities involved in European University Alliances
Read more →: UAL hosts meeting with Andalusian Universities involved in European University AlliancesEight out of the ten Andalusian public higher education institutions participating in the European Universities initiative participated in a fruitful day of work at the University of Almeria (UAL), showing the…
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Total success of the first BIP of Alliance students at UAL
Read more →: Total success of the first BIP of Alliance students at UALFrom July 1 to 5, the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Intensive Programme (BIP) called “Digital transformation of agro-companies” was held at the UAL campus, coordinated by Antonio Fernández Martínez, professor at the…
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The training for U-GREEN Experts continues at UNIMORE
Read more →: The training for U-GREEN Experts continues at UNIMOREThe University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (UNIMORE) held training for U-GREEN Experts, as part of Result 3 of the U-GREEN Project. According to the U-GREEN approach (based on outcomes 1…
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Canada joins Horizon Europe
Read more →: Canada joins Horizon EuropeIn a landmark agreement, Canada has joined the expanding group of non-EU countries associated with the EU’s prestigious research and innovation programme, Horizon Europe. This milestone was celebrated today as Iliana…
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UNIMORE Rector Elected Chair of the UNIgreen General Assembly
Read more →: UNIMORE Rector Elected Chair of the UNIgreen General AssemblyProf. Dr. Carlo Adolfo Porro, Rector of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (UNIMORE), has been elected as the Chair of the UNIgreen General Assembly. The General Assembly serves as…
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European Universities alliances unite to create a joint Community of Practice
Read more →: European Universities alliances unite to create a joint Community of PracticeEuropean Universities alliances are joining forces in a project called FOR-EU4All. The project brings together all current and future European Universities alliances—numbering over 60—into a unified, cohesive structure. The goal is…
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Launch of the UNIgreen Joint PhD Programme
Read more →: Launch of the UNIgreen Joint PhD ProgrammeWe are proud to launch the first edition of the UNIgreen Joint PhD Programme in Agri-Food Science, Technology and Biotechnology, a significant milestone for the UNIgreen Alliance. The UNIgreen Joint PhD…
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SupBiotech turns 20 —A moment to remember!
Read more →: SupBiotech turns 20 —A moment to remember!Last Tuesday evening, 18 June 2024, marked the 20th anniversary of SupBiotech. To celebrate the occasion, students, alumni, professors, staff, UNIgreen Alliance Members, and international partners gathered at La Grande Gallerie…
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University of Almería Hosts two UNIgreen Summer School Courses
Read more →: University of Almería Hosts two UNIgreen Summer School CoursesThe University of Almería (UAL) is proud to host two courses as part of the UNIgreen Summer School. Each course spans 80 hours and includes an initial segment focused on learning…
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Student-led project aims to fight against Beet Yellows Virus
Read more →: Student-led project aims to fight against Beet Yellows VirusA team of 12 students from SupBiotech is spearheading a fundraising initiative to fight against Beet Yellows Virus (BYV) threatening sugar beet crops. This is organised within the scope of the…
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PUC measures carbon footprint produced by Global Week 2024
Read more →: PUC measures carbon footprint produced by Global Week 2024During Global Week 2024, one of the highlighted activities was the green initiative focused on calculating the carbon footprint. This involved measuring the CO2 equivalent emissions produced by all participants due…
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PUC provides training for U-GREEN Experts
Read more →: PUC provides training for U-GREEN ExpertsAs part of Outcome 3 of the U-GREEN project, the Polytechnic University of Coimbra provided training for 6 U-GREEN experts on 28 May 2024. The U-GREEN Training Programme aims to develop…
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Polytechnic University of Coimbra honoured for its work in the environmental field
Read more →: Polytechnic University of Coimbra honoured for its work in the environmental fieldThe Polytechnic University of Coimbra (PUC) was honoured for its work in the environmental field during the 1st International Eco-Campus Conference, which took place on 26 April in Lisbon, organised by…
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UNIgreen Values Social Media Challenge
Read more →: UNIgreen Values Social Media ChallengeWe are thrilled to invite all members of the UNIgreen Community to participate in our first social media challenge, aimed at showcasing the UNIgreen Values. As part of our Building a…
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SGGW organises webinar “Empowering Women in STEM: Pathways to Entrepreneurship and Innovation”
Read more →: SGGW organises webinar “Empowering Women in STEM: Pathways to Entrepreneurship and Innovation”The Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW) is organising the webinar “Empowering Women in STEM: Pathways to Entrepreneurship and Innovation” on 5 June 2024, at 15:00 CEST. Join the webinar host,…
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Celebrating UNIgreen: Highlights from the Summer Festival
Read more →: Celebrating UNIgreen: Highlights from the Summer FestivalThe inaugural UNIgreen Summer Festival was organised by the Warsaw University of Life Sciences, from 14 to 18 May 2024. With a rich, diversified programme, the event brought together members from…
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U-GREEN aiming for more environmentally committed European citizens
Read more →: U-GREEN aiming for more environmentally committed European citizensLast month, the University of Almería hosted the final meeting of the U-GREEN project, whose main objectives are to address the ecological transition and turn universities into catalysts to promote behavioural…
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UAL hosts and trains CIRCULAR Consortium Members
Read more →: UAL hosts and trains CIRCULAR Consortium MembersBetween the 23 and 26 April, the University of Almería hosted a four-day face-to-face meeting of the project ‘Circular Economy Living Laboratories supporting Social Innovation in Southeast Asia’. Co-funded by the…
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Shelf Life International Meeting held by UNIMORE- Reggio Emilia Campus
Read more →: Shelf Life International Meeting held by UNIMORE- Reggio Emilia CampusThe UNIMORE Department of Life Sciences, in collaboration with the Italian Scientific Group for Food Packaging (GSICA), hosted the 11th edition of the Shelf Life International Meeting (SLIM), an international conference…
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European Commission announces 1.25 billion EUR to support research
Read more →: European Commission announces 1.25 billion EUR to support researchThe European Commission recently announced the allocation of more than 1.25 billion euros in funds under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) as part of the prestigious Horizon Europe programme. These funds…
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Blackboard Platform Training for UNIgreen Staff
Read more →: Blackboard Platform Training for UNIgreen StaffUNIgreen is organising a series of trainings on the use of the Blackboard platform, a widely used online learning management system (LMS) that provides tools for faculty and students to engage…
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SupBiotech distinguished for CSR
Read more →: SupBiotech distinguished for CSRStrong testimony to the will of iron dedication to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), SupBiotech Engineering School of Biotechnology topped the Studyrama ranking for engineering schools most integrating CSR principles into their…
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UNIgreen Career Fair: Insights and Conclusions
Read more →: UNIgreen Career Fair: Insights and ConclusionsThe first edition of the UNIgreen Career Fair took place on 30 April 2024 and was held in a webinar format. Hosted by Prof Vladislav Popov (Agricultural University – Plovdiv), the…
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UNIMORE organises Sustainable Development Festival
Read more →: UNIMORE organises Sustainable Development FestivalThe University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (UNIMORE) will offer a series of events for the Sustainable Development Festival 2024. The Festival, promoted by ASVIS (Alleanza Italiana per lo Sviluppo Sostenibile),…
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Vertical Garden installation at PUC
Read more →: Vertical Garden installation at PUCThe Penedo da Saudade Cultural Centre of the Polytechnic University of Coimbra (PUC) now has a vertical garden installation with the aim of contributing to a more sustainable city and raising…
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PUC promotes ‘Job Summit IPC & Science2Business’
Read more →: PUC promotes ‘Job Summit IPC & Science2Business’The Polytechnic University of Coimbra (PUC), through the INOPOL Entrepreneurship Academy, held the second edition of the ‘Job Summit IPC & Science2Business’ on 23 April at Saint Francis Convent in Coimbra.…
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UAL hosts the U-GREEN Final Conference
Read more →: UAL hosts the U-GREEN Final ConferenceThe University of Almería hosts the U-GREEN Final Conference on 24 and 25 April 2024. Coordinated by UAL, U-GREEN is a “spin-off” project that brings together all UNIgreen Alliance Members and…
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From Harmonisation to Integration: Foundations for a European Degree
Read more →: From Harmonisation to Integration: Foundations for a European DegreeOpinion Article by Prof Dr Tomás Lorenzana After long time discussing about the creation of a European degree, past 27th March the European Commission published the so called “2024 European Degree…
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International Conference to be organised in Brazil
Read more →: International Conference to be organised in BrazilThe Polytechnic University of Coimbra (PUC) is preparing an International Conference on Agriculture and Sustainability in partnership with the Legislative Assembly of the State of Amazonas, to be held in Manaus,…
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PUC leads the ECOLUTION Project
Read more →: PUC leads the ECOLUTION ProjectThe Polytechnic University of Coimbra is leading the ECOLUTION (mastErs COurse on smart sustainability soLUTIONs) project, which began in February and is coordinated by António Dinis Ferreira, professor at PUC’s School…
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EC pushes for boost in Biotechnology
Read more →: EC pushes for boost in BiotechnologyOn 20 March 2024, the European Commission proposed a series of targeted actions to boost biotechnology, which is one of the scientific areas in which UNIgreen specialises. Among the actions proposed…
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Serra da Estrela Natural Park Reforestation Action
Read more →: Serra da Estrela Natural Park Reforestation ActionOn 16 March 2024 , the Polytechnic University of Coimbra (PUC), in partnership with the Folgonatur Association, the Baldios, the Folgosinho Parish Council and the Gouveia Town Council, carried out a…
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Insights on Women in Higher Education Leadership
Read more →: Insights on Women in Higher Education LeadershipAs we celebrate International Women’s Day, it is crucial to reflect on the progress achieved and the challenges that still lie ahead for women in leadership positions. We had the privilege…
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New General Assembly Chair and Co-Chair elected in Liège
Read more →: New General Assembly Chair and Co-Chair elected in LiègeDuring the second UNIgreen Annual Summit, which took place between the 7th and 9th February 2024, in Liège, the UNIgreen General Assembly elected Hristina Yancheva (Rector of the Agricultural University of…
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Meet the people behind UNIgreen
Read more →: Meet the people behind UNIgreenAs part of the UNIgreen Day commemorative actions, we unveiled a video to honour the dedicated individuals who contribute daily to the evolution of UNIgreen, providing a glimpse into the initiatives…
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UNIgreen Day Celebrations
Read more →: UNIgreen Day CelebrationsAs part of the UNIgreen Day, which is celebrated on the 17th of February, the UNIgreen Alliance is organising a set of events to bring The Green European University closer its…
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Annual Summit held in Liège
Read more →: Annual Summit held in LiègeThe second UNIgreen Annual Summit took place between the 7th and 9th February 2024, in Liège. All UNIgreen Alliance members were reunited for three days of intense work, discussions and proposals…
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HEPL hosts the first UNIgreen International Conference
Read more →: HEPL hosts the first UNIgreen International ConferenceThe first UNIgreen International Conference will take place at Campus 2000, in Jemeppe, on February 8, on the subject: « How can higher education collaborate with specialized ecosystems to foster research,…
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The first UNIgreen Student Conference was a success
Read more →: The first UNIgreen Student Conference was a successThe first UNIgreen Student Conference organized by students for students took place on 8-10 November at SGGW. During the three days meeting, the students talked about their role in the UNIgreen…
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UNIgreen has reinforced its Alliance and strengthened its foundations at UAL
Read more →: UNIgreen has reinforced its Alliance and strengthened its foundations at UALThe first Joint International Centre Working Meeting, the first annual face-to-face meeting of UNIgreen’s operational structure, was successfully concluded. During this event, the nine work packages that comprise the Alliance and…
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UAL hosts the first annual meeting of UNIgreen’s Joint International Centre (JIC)
Read more →: UAL hosts the first annual meeting of UNIgreen’s Joint International Centre (JIC)It will take place from October 23 to 25, and staff from the eight Higher Education Institutions of the Alliance will attend. The objective is to obtain a global vision of…
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IPC hosts the UNIgreen Board of Directors meeting
Read more →: IPC hosts the UNIgreen Board of Directors meetingThe Polytechnic University of Coimbra hosted the face-to-face meeting of the Board of Directors of Unigreen. After the works in the seminar room, the participants took a tour on the Coimbra…
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UNIMORE hosts the launch event of the project UNIgreen
Read more →: UNIMORE hosts the launch event of the project UNIgreenToday was the closing ceremony of the Annual Summit – Kick off Meeting of UNIgreen, marking the end of three intense days. From 6 to 8 March, Unimore hosted in Modena…
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Celebrating the UNIgreen Day
Read more →: Celebrating the UNIgreen DayToday we celebrate the 1 year anniversary of the signature of the UNIgreen project.One year ago, representatives of the universities involved in the UNIgreen alliance met in Brussels to sign a…