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SUMMARY:29th IROICA Staff Training 2026 in Iceland
DESCRIPTION:Thematic: Are we powerless? Internationalisation in a fractured world \n\n\n\nStaff training for international relations professionals from European Life Sciences universities\, with the main theme being internationalisation in the time of a fractured world and geopolitical challenges. This event is organised as an Erasmus+ BIP for staff participants\, and it focuses on topics such as: AI in the daily practice of IRO\, welcome services for international students and staff\, inclusion of LGBTQIA+ student community\, sharing the mobility experience or integration of international students and staff into the self-governance of academic institutions. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nLanguage: English\n\n\n\nDates of physical mobility: 15 to 19 June 2026\n\n\n\nLocation: Iceland: Reykjavík\, Hvanneyri and Ásgarður\n\n\n\nVirtual Mobility Dates: Coming soon\n\n\n\nMaximum number of participants: 90\n\n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\nDay 1: programme in Reykjavík\n\n\n09:00-09:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration and morning coffee \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n09:30-10:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome to IROICA \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:30-11:20 \n\n\n\n\n\nKeynote: Geopolitics of the Arctic \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:20-11:40 \n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee break \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:40-12:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nPanel debate reflecting the latest development \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:30-13:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nLunch \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:30-15:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nLocal self-hosted AI in the University International Office\, GDPR compliant vs online AI services\, Agents and repetitive tasks automation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15:00-15:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee break \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15:30-16:15 \n\n\n\n\n\nMental well-being for IROs \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n16:15-16:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nGroup photo \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nDay 2: programme in Reykjavík and Hvanneyri\n\n\n09:00-10:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nParallel session 1: Own the Room: Speaking with Impact to Large Audiences (Practical Training) \n\n\n\nParallel session 2: Your Ideas: How to build AI automation workflows for repetitive tasks in the International Office (Practical Training) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:30-11:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee break \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00-12:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nParallel session 1: Own the Room: Speaking with Impact to Large Audiences (Practical Training) \n\n\n\nParallel session 2: Your Ideas: How to build AI automation workflows for repetitive tasks in the International Office (Practical Training) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:30-13:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nLunch \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:30-15:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nTransfer to Hvanneyri \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15:00-16:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nCheck into the student housing on campus \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n16:30-18:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nHorse riding / Knitting workshop / Visit to the Agricultural Museum \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n19:00-20:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome dinner \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 3: programme in Reykjavík and Hvanneyri\n\n\n08:00-09:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration and breakfast \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n09:00-09:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome session II \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n09:30-10:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nKeynote: Internationalisation amongst the spies \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:30-11:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee break \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00-12:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nInvolvement of international students and staff into the self-governance of academic institutions \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00-12:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nRumours about Erasmus 2028+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:30-13:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nLunch \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:30-14:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome services – spouse programme and community building activities \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:30-15:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee break \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15:00-16:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nIROICA General Assembly \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n17:30-18:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nSkyr tasting \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n19:00-20:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nDinner \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 4: programme in Hvanneyri – Ásgarður\n\n\n08:00-09:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nBreakfast \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n09:00-10:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nGood practices in welcoming students: session with examples from the audience \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:30-11:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee break \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00-12:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nCollaboration with Southeast Asia \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00-12:50 \n\n\n\n\n\nLunch \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:50-14:50 \n\n\n\n\n\nTurning Mobility Experiences into Lasting Competence through Practical Modules for Intercultural Preparation and Debriefing (PADMICA) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:50-15:10 \n\n\n\n\n\nShort coffee break \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15:15-16:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nTurning Mobility Experiences into Lasting Competence through Practical Modules for Intercultural Preparation and Debriefing (PADMICA) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n16:30-20:15 \n\n\n\n\n\nVisit to the Lindin Geothermal Baths in Húsafell and Hraunfossar Waterfalls \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n21:00-23:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nDinner and dance \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n23:45-0:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nMidnight sun tea ceremony (if weather permits) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 5: programme in Hvanneyri – Ásgarður\n\n\n09:00-10:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nBreakfast \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00-11:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nFocus on LGBTQIA+ student community (tbc) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:30-12:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nBelonging – or just being here? Inclusion in the Icelandic University Community \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:30-12:40 \n\n\n\n\n\nClosing of the Staff Training \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:40-13:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nLunch \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:30-15:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nBUS transfer to BSÍ in Reykjavík \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:50-15:10 \n\n\n\n\n\nShort coffee break \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:30-16:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nACTIVITY for post-tour participants: LIFE Peatland Lifeline project – walk through the peatlands and introduction of the project \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n19:00-20:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nDinner \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 6: Additional Tour Day\n\n\n08:00-08:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nBreakfast at Matsalur \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n08:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nDeparture to the Snæfellsnes peninsula  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nbetween 21:00 and 22:00  \n\n\n\n\n\nArrival at BSÍ bus terminal in Reykjavík \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to apply?\n\n\n\nFor any questions or expressions of interest\, you may contact: Lukáš Pospíšil (lukas@lbhi.is) \n\n\n\nOnly those who will receive confirmation of their registration are considered registered. \n\n\n\nDue to the rural conditions and space limitations in Hvanneyri\, the maximum number of participants is limited to 90. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nUNIgreen Members Registration Form\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSubmit Registration Form\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration deadline: 30 March 2026\, 12:00 CEST
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/29th-iroica-staff-training-2026-in-iceland/
CATEGORIES:BIP,Training
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SUMMARY:Circular Green Nanobiotechnology
DESCRIPTION:Language: English (Level B2)\n\n\n\nDates physical mobility: 18 to 24 June 2026 (intensive laboratory session)\n\n\n\nLocation: Warsaw University of Life Sciences (Poland)\n\n\n\nDates virtual mobility: 29 May\, 5 June\, 12 June 2026: three-week virtual component (25 contact hours plus 15 hours of individual work) and 30 June 2026 post-laboratory virtual session\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\nMSc\, PhD students\, early-stage researchers in biotechnology\, nanotechnology\, life sciences\, environmental sciences\, chemistry\, biology\, agriculture\, veterinary and biomedical sciences. \n\n\n\nSubject\n\n\n\nThe course introduces students to sustainable approaches in nanobiotechnology\, focusing on green synthesis\, biosafety\, and circular economy principles. \n\n\n\nThe course introduces principles of circular economy\, green chemistry\, sustainability\, and nanosafety\, with a strong focus on bio-based and biodegradable nanomaterials. \n\n\n\nParticipants will gain theoretical knowledge and practical experience in green synthesis and functionalization of nanomaterials\, physicochemical characterization techniques\, nanoparticle–cell interactions\, and in vitro nanosafety assessment. Through interactive lectures\, teamwork in international groups\, and hands-on laboratory work\, students will develop interdisciplinary knowledge\, digital collaboration skills\, and practical competencies essential for sustainable and environmentally responsible research in nanobiotechnology. \n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\nAgeWise is an interdisciplinary learning programme designed to help students understand and respond to the scientific and societal challenges of ageing in Europe and beyond. As longevity becomes the norm\, ageing is no longer a niche issue but a key topic for science\, healthcare\, technology\, urban design\, and social policy. \n\n\n\nThe programme combines biological\, medical\, technological\, and social perspectives on ageing. During the in-person intensive week in Warsaw\, students take part in lectures\, laboratory demonstrations\, interdisciplinary workshops\, and design thinking sessions. Working in international teams\, participants develop human-centred solutions to real-world challenges faced by ageing societies. \n\n\n\nModule 1: Introduction to Circular Nanaobiotechnology\nInteractive lecture\, short quizzes\, group discussion. \n\n\n\n\nPrinciples of circular economy and green chemistry\n\n\n\nLife cycle assessment of nanomaterials\n\n\n\n“Do No Significant Harm” (DNSH) principle\n\n\n\nEthical and environmental aspects of nanotecnology\n\n\n\n\n\nModule 2: Bio-based Nonomaterials and Plant Polymers\nLecture\, case-study analysis teamwork \n\n\n\n\nStarch\, cellulose\, chitosan and plant-derived polymers\n\n\n\nStructure-function relationships at the nanoscale\n\n\n\nDesign of biodegradable and renewable nanostructures\n\n\n\n\n\nModule 3: Biomedical and Cellular Interactions of Nanomaterials\nLecture\, case-study analysis teamwork \n\n\n\n\nNanoparticle-cell interactions\n\n\n\nOxidative stress and cellular adaptation\n\n\n\nBasics of nanosafety testing and in vitro models\n\n\n\n\n\nModule 4: Team Project – “Design Your Green Nanomaterial”\nShort ore-laboratory report and project presentation \n\n\n\n\nInterdisciplinary teal formation\n\n\n\nDesignof a bio-based nanomaterial concept\n\n\n\nPreliminary sustainability and biosafety assessment\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 1: Orientation & Scientific Context\nTo ensure a shared understanding of the programe objectives\, laboratory procedures\, and a safety principles\, and to align virtual project concepts with on-site experimental work. \n\n\n\n\n\n11:00 – 12:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00 – 13:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome session and programme overview \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:00 – 14:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to laboratory infrastructure\, facilities and safety briefing \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:00 – 15:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nLunch \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15:00 – 16:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nDiscussion of team projects \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n16:00 – 17:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nAlignment of experimental plans and expectations \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n18:00 – 21:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nEvening welcome and networking redreshments \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 2: Eco-Friendly Extracts for the Green Synthesis of Nanomaterials\nProvide hands-on experience with eco-friendly extract-based synthesis of nanomaterials and to demonstrate how plant\, microbial\, and in vitro biological systems influence synthesis efficiency\, sustaibnability\, and material properties. \n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 – 11:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to eco-friendly extract-based synthesis \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00 – 13:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nPreparation of plant-based extracts \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:00 – 14:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nMicrobial-derived extracts for nanomaterial synthesis \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:00 – 15:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nLunch \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15:00 – 16:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nCell-based and in vitro extract systems \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n16:00 – 17:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nWrap-up discussion and reflection \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 3: Green Synthesis of nanomaterials\nTo acquire practical skills in the green synthesis and functionalisation of bio-based nanomaterials while understanding sustainable and environmentally responsible laboratory practices.  \n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 – 12:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nSynthesis of Bio-based nanomaterials \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00 – 13:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nApplication of green chemistry approaches \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:00 – 13:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nLunch \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:30 – 14:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nSurface functionalizarion strategies \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15:00 – 15:45 \n\n\n\n\n\nTransfer to the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n16:00 – 18:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nGuided tour of the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 4: Physicochemical Characterisation\nTo learn how to characterise nanomaterials using complementary analytical techniques and to interpret physicochemical data relevant to nanoscale structure and functionality.  \n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 – 11:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nUV-Vis and FTIR spectroscopy \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:30 – 13:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nDLS and zeta potential analysis \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:30 – 14:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nLunch \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:30 – 16:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nInterpretation of size\, stability\, and surface properties \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n16:45  \n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting point in front of the Crystal Hall build \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n16:45 – 17:45 \n\n\n\n\n\nSGGW University campus tour \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 5: Advanced Structural Analysis\nTo learn how to characterise nanomaterials using complementary analytical techniques and to interpret physicochemical data relevant to nanoscale structure and functionality.  \n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 – 11:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nLecture characterisation of nanoparticles and nanomaterials \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:30 – 13:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nSEM and TEM microscopy \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:30 – 14:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nLunch \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:30 – 15:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nEvaluation of morphology and nanostructur \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15:45 – 17:00  \n\n\n\n\n\nCoreelation of structure with synthesis parameters \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 6: Nanosafety and Biological Interactions\nTo raise awareness of nanosafety principles and evaluate biological responses to nanomaterials in relevant in vitro systems. The aim is to integrate multidisciplinary datasets and enhance analytical thinking by connecting material properties with biological and safety outcomes. \n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 – 11:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nNanoparticle-cell interaction studies with use of in vitro biological models \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00 – 13:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nAssessment of cytotoxicity and biocompatibility – in vitro cell lines \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:00 – 14:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nLunch \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:00 – 15:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nBacterial response and bicompatibility assessment \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15:30 – 16:30  \n\n\n\n\n\nEvaluation of nanomaterial effects on aquatic plant models (duckweed) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n16:45 – 17:30  \n\n\n\n\n\nTransfer to the Royal Lazienki Park \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n17:30 – 19:00  \n\n\n\n\n\nGuided cultural visit to the Royal Lazienki Park \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 7: Integrated Nanosafety Assessment and Summary of Biological Interactions\nTo integrate and critically evaluate results obtained from in vitro cell lines\, bacterial models\, and aquatic plant assays\, enabling participants to understand nanosafety\, biological interactions\, and environmental relevance of bio-based nanomaterials in a comprehensive and interdisciplinary manner. \n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 – 9:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nOverview of biological models used in the programme \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:30 – 10:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nSummary of in vitro nanosafety results \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00 – 12:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nSummary of bacterial interaction studies \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00 – 13:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nSummary of plant-based interaction studies \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:00 – 14:00  \n\n\n\n\n\nIntegrated discussion and final conclusions \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPost-laboratory Virtual Component\nIntegrate and critically evaluate experimental results obtained from in vitro cell lines\, bacterial models\, and aquatic plant assays\, ant to assess the nanosafety\, sustainability\, and real-world relevance of bio-based nanomaterials. \n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 – 9:15 \n\n\n\n\n\nOpening and objectives of the post-laboratory session \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:15 – 11:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nSummary of laboratory results – in vitro models\, bacterial interaction studies and plant-based interaction studies \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:30 – 13:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nIntegrated discussion and sustainability assessment comparison across biological models environmental\, agricultural\, and veterinary implications \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:00 – 14:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nStudent and expert feedback discussion of results\, limitations\, and applications \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: Marta Grodzik (marta_grodzik@sggw.edu.pl)\n\n\n\nAdministrative Questions: Joanna Żach (joanna_zach@sggw.edu.pl)\n\n\n\n\nDeadline for admission is 1 May 2026.
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/circular-green-nanobiotechnology/
CATEGORIES:BIP
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SUMMARY:Scientific Mission: Biocrust Mapping in Iceland using Remote Sensing
DESCRIPTION:UNIgreen’s JRC8 – Responsible Governance\, Land Use\, and Climate Change – Scientific Mission \n\n\n\nWho?\n\n\n\nResearchers and PhD students of UNIgreen Alliance universities.  Participants should have a PhD (e.g.\, postdocs or faculty) or be in and advanced stage of their PhD studies\, working on topics related to the SM. \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: Potential of biocrust development for ecological restoration and climate-change resilience in Iceland and similar environments. Visit to reclaimed site under restoration\, near Borgarnes.  \n\n\n\nDay 3: Mapping of biocrust\, bare ground and vegetation cover with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)\, in five selected sites where biocrust have developed as a result of a restoration practice (e.g.\, fertilization); and in reference sites where biocrust have developed without assistance.  \n\n\n\nDay 4: Planning of dates and strategy for: \n\ndata analysis\, \n\n\n\nfurther data collection\, \n\n\n\nwriting of manuscript\,\n\n\n\nresearch proposal. Verification of competences.  \n\n\n\n\n\nDay 5: Group photo\, certificates\, departure of participants \n\n\n\n\nTopics of Training\n\n\n\nBuilding capacity for ecological restoration and climate-change resilience.  \n\n\n\n\nSoil/biocrust biology\n\n\n\nRemote sensing\n\n\n\nEcological restoration\n\n\n\nClimate change \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-biocrust-mapping-in-iceland-using-remote-sensing/
CATEGORIES:Scientific Mission
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Biotechnology: Microalgae & Human Food
DESCRIPTION:This BIP (5th edition) is an interdisciplinary course integrating microalgal biotechnology\, sustainability\, and entrepreneurial thinking. This program is open to students from any academic background\, and is designed to foster collaboration across disciplines. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nLanguage: English (Level B2)\n\n\n\nDates physical mobility: 30 June to 9 July 2026\n\n\n\nLocation: University of Almería (Spain) plus some field trips\n\n\n\nDates virtual mobility: late March until late June (around 36 hours in total of ndividual and teamwork\, including some sessions with teachers & mentors)\n\n\n\nNumber of ECTS: 4\n\n\n\nMaximum number of participants: Limited availability. UNIgreen partners interested in participating are encouraged to contact the academic coordinator\, prof. Tania Mazzuca (tmazzuca@ual.es)\, as soon as possible.\n\n\n\n\nWho?\n\n\n\nUndergraduate and Master students from areas related to Business\, Economics\, Management\, Chemical or Environmental Engineering\, Biology\, Marine Biology\, or Food Technology (other areas not excluded). Students are required to be able to communicate fluently in English\, although no formal certification is required. \n\n\n\nSubject\n\n\n\nStudents that participate in this program can expect to acquire\, improve or develop the following: \n\n\n\nknowledge\n\n\n\n\nDesign a microalgae production project that contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)\, integrating environmental\, social\, and economic sustainability principles.\n\n\n\nJustify the selection of algae cultivation and business locations using a transdisciplinary approach that considers technical\, ecological\, and sociocultural factors.\n\n\n\nAdapt business ideas and project designs to reflect public values across different countries\, including perceptions of trust\, need\, taste\, and care for sustainability.\n\n\n\nCompare and select appropriate business models for microalgae-based products in diverse international contexts\, demonstrating strategic and autonomous decision-making.\n\n\n\n\nSkills\n\n\n\n\nApply problem-solving strategies to develop transdisciplinary solutions for sustainability challenges in biotechnology.\n\n\n\nDemonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills when evaluating project designs\, data\, and stakeholder perspectives.\n\n\n\nManage time and prioritize tasks effectively in both individual and collaborative work settings.\n\n\n\nCommunicate technical information clearly and appropriately through oral and written formats\, tailored to diverse audiences and cultural contexts.\n\n\n\nCollaborate constructively with professionals from different disciplines and countries\, fostering inclusive teamwork and mutual respect.\n\n\n\n\nVALUES\n\n\n\n\nIdentify personal learning needs with an open\, critical\, and reflective attitude toward professional growth and performance.\n\n\n\nPractice proficient intercultural communication\, adapting to diverse cultural norms and expectations in professional contexts.\n\n\n\nConstruct a professional identity grounded in personal values\, ethical principles\, and responsible communication styles.\n\n\n\nDemonstrate cultural sensitivity by articulating how values\, customs\, and practices in other cultures influence professional behavior and decision-making.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHow to apply?\n\n\n\nThey should contact their home institution’s International Office. If UAL and the home institution have discussed the participation\, the home institution will then be able to nominate a number of students (in other words\, the students don’t register directly for the BIP: they apply for an Erasmus+ grant and\, if selected by their International Office\, they’re then nominated for the BIP). \n\n\n\nUNIgreen partners interested in participating are encouraged to contact the academic coordinator\, prof. Tania Mazzuca (tmazzuca@ual.es)\, as soon as possible and no later than January 15. 
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/sustainable-biotechnology-microalgae-human-food/
CATEGORIES:BIP
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SUMMARY:EUSAF 2026
DESCRIPTION:European Universities Student Ambassador Forum (EUSAF) 2026 – Call for UNIgreen Students \n\n\n\nUNIgreen invites its students to apply for the European Universities Student Ambassador Forum (EUSAF) 2026\, a key initiative of the EUC Voices Erasmus+ project\, coordinated by SGH Warsaw School of Economics. \n\n\n\nEUSAF is a European platform designed to strengthen student engagement within European University Alliances. It brings together selected student representatives—referred to as Ambassadors to exchange experiences\, share best practices\, and contribute to discussions on the present and future of higher education in Europe. \n\n\n\nAbout the programme\n\n\n\nParticipants will take part in a series of activities combining online collaboration and in-person exchange. The programme includes: \n\n\n\n\nTwo online meetings (before and after the main event)\n\n\n\nWorkshops and collaborative sessions with students from across Europe\n\n\n\nAn in-person forum in Warsaw from 2 to 4 July 2026\n\n\n\n\nThroughout the programme\, students will explore key topics such as student engagement in European University Alliances\, innovative participation mechanisms\, and future perspectives for higher education in Europe. \n\n\n\nThe forum will also produce a set of outcomes\, including recommendations and best practices aimed at strengthening student involvement\, fostering a sense of belonging\, and supporting the development of European University Alliances. \n\n\n\nWhy apply?\n\n\n\nEUSAF offers a unique opportunity to: \n\n\n\n\nEngage in European-level discussions on higher education\n\n\n\nCollaborate with a diverse network of students from across Europe\n\n\n\nDevelop skills in communication\, teamwork\, and leadership\n\n\n\nContribute to shaping the future of European University Alliances\n\n\n\n\nEligibility\n\n\n\nApplicants must be currently enrolled as students\, PhD candidates\, or early-stage researchers at a UNIgreen partner institution. Candidates should demonstrate: \n\n\n\n\nActive engagement in university or alliance-related activities\n\n\n\nInterest in European affairs and student participation\n\n\n\nMotivation to collaborate in an international environment\n\n\n\n\nEach alliance will nominate one student representative\, with the possibility of selecting an additional backup participant. \n\n\n\nPractical information\n\n\n\n\nFormat: Online meetings + in-person event\n\n\n\nLocation: Warsaw\, Poland\n\n\n\nDates: 2–4 July 2026 (in-person forum)\n\n\n\nCosts: Accommodation\, meals\, and programme activities are covered by the project. Travel costs are covered by the alliance.\n\n\n\n\nHow to apply\n\n\n\nStudents interested in participating are invited to contact their local UNIgreen team to express their interest and learn more about the internal selection process. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\nNomination deadline: 10 April 2026 \n\n\n\nBy joining EUSAF 2026\, UNIgreen students have the opportunity to actively contribute to a more connected\, inclusive\, and forward-looking European Higher Education Area.
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/eusaf2026/
CATEGORIES:Onsite
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Conservation and Management in Europe
DESCRIPTION:Language: English (Level B2)\n\n\n\nDates physical mobility: 6 to 10 July 2026\n\n\n\nLocation: Warsaw University of Life Sciences & National and Landscape Parks (Poland)\n\n\n\nDates virtual mobility: June 2026 – TBC (6 hours)\n\n\n\nNumber of ECTS: 3 ECTS\n\n\n\nMaximum number of participants: 18\n\n\n\n\nTarget Participants\n\n\n\nB.Sc. and M.Sc. students in animal science\, biology\, environmental science\, ecology\, forestry and related fields.Participants work in international teams and prepare a species or habitat management plan as a final project. \n\n\n\nSubject\n\n\n\nThe course focuses on European wildlife conservation\, EU environmental policies\, biodiversity management\, invasive species control\, and practical field methods such as species monitoring\, GIS and data collection. \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\nSkills\n\n\n\n\nIdentify major threats to European wildlife and biodiversity.\n\n\n\nUnderstand EU conservation policies and strategies (Birds Directive\, Habitats Directive\, Natura 2000\, LIFE Programme).\n\n\n\nExplain ecological and ethical foundations of biodiversity management.\n\n\n\n\nKnowledge\n\n\n\n\nApply standard monitoring methods for species and habitats.\n\n\n\nAnalyse case studies of conservation practices.\n\n\n\nCollaborate in multicultural teams.\n\n\n\n\nCompetences\n\n\n\n\nCommunicate scientific knowledge to non-specialist audiences.\n\n\n\nDemonstrate ethical awareness in conservation.\n\n\n\nEngage in collaborative European initiatives.\n\n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\nField excursion (amphibians\, reptiles\, birds)\, endangered mammal conservation (e.g.\, European bison\, bats\, otter)\, conflict species (wolf\, beaver\, cormorant)\, practical data collection (transects\, camera traps\, GIS)\, final group presentations. \n\n\n\nOn the base on gained knowledge\, students will prepare (team work) the management plan for the species or habitat (fictional scenario\, generated and described by AI). The plan will be presented in front of the whole group and discussed by students and teachers. \n\n\n\nOnline Course\nIntroduction to conservation in Europe\, EU legal frameworks\, invasive alien species\, ethical aspects of work with animals\, preparation for fieldwork. Students work in groups to present examples from their countries – with ups and downs of specific actions. \n\n\n\n\nDay 1\n\n\n9:00 – 10:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration of participants \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00 – 12:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome session – introduction to BIP activities \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00 – 13:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nLunch \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:00 – 20:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nBus transfer to Kampinoski National Park \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15:00 – 16:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nField trip presenting activities and results of the project “Protection and restoration of wetlands in “Puszcza Kampinoska” Natura 2000 site (LIFE 19/NAT/PL/000746)” – conservation of wetlands invertebrates: Leucorrhinia pectoralis\, Maculinea teleius\, Lycaena dispar\, Graphoferus bilineatus\, Vertigo angustior\, Vertigo moulinsiana\, Anisus vorticulus\, and verterbrates: great crested newt\, fire-bellied toad. Management of populations of invasive plant and animals species. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n20:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nCome back to SGGW campus \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 2\n\n\n9:00 – 10:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nBus transfer to Mazowiecki Landscape Park \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00 – 12:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nField trip “Active conservation of native fish\, amphibians\, birds and bats” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00 – 13:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nOutdoor Lunch \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:00 – 17:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nField trip “Active conservation of native fish\, amphibians\, birds and bats” part 2 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n17:00 – 20:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nCampfire dinner with summary of the day discussion \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n20:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nCome back to SGGW campus \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 3\n\n\n8:00 – 12:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nBus transfer to The Complex of Świętokrzyskie and Nadnidzie Landscape Parks – Nature Education Center in Umianowice \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00 – 13:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nLunch \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:00 – 18:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nVisit to Education Center facilities\, field walks and sightseeing of the natural and cultural sites of the area \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n18:00 – 20:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nDinner with summary of the day discussion \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 4\n\n\n9:00 – 12:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nField trip presenting activities and results of the project “Life4Delta – Renaturalisation of inland delta of the river Nida”– conservation and management of hick shelled river mussel\, lesser ramshorn snail\, Desmoulin’s whorl snail\, fire-bellied toad\, crested newt and European pond turtle. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00 – 13:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nLunch \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n18:00 – 20:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nCampfire dinner with summary of the day discussion \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 5\n\n\n8:00 – 12:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nBus transfer to SGGW campus\, Warsaw \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00 – 13:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nLunch \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:00 – 14:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nSummary of the BIP\, presentation of certificates of participation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nClosing of the course \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: Krzysztof Klimaszewski (krzysztof_klimaszewski@sggw.edu.pl)\n\n\n\nAdministrative Questions: Joanna Żach (joanna_zach@sggw.edu.pl)\n\n\n\n\nDeadline for admission is 15 May 2026.
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/wildlife-conservation-and-management-in-europe/
CATEGORIES:BIP
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SUMMARY:Personalized and Sustainable Gluten-Free Diet – Health Benefits and Risks
DESCRIPTION:Language: English (Level B2)\n\n\n\nDates physical mobility: 6 to 10 July 2026\n\n\n\nLocation: Warsaw University of Life Sciences (Poland)\n\n\n\nDates virtual mobility: 1 to 3 July 2026 (6 hours)\n\n\n\nNumber of ECTS: 3 ECTS\n\n\n\nMaximum number of participants: 25\n\n\n\n\nTarget Participants\n\n\n\nBachelor’s and Master’s students in nutrition\, dietetics\, food science\, health sciences\, or related fields who are interested in personalized nutrition\, gluten-free diets\, and sustainable food systems. \n\n\n\nSubject\n\n\n\nParticipants will gain practical skills in planning nutritionally balanced and environmentally sustainable gluten-free menus\, assessing their nutritional value and environmental impact\, and communicating effectively in English within a multicultural academic setting. Upon successful completion of all course tasks\, students will receive a course certificate and earn 3 ECTS credits.The course focuses on European wildlife conservation\, EU environmental policies\, biodiversity management\, invasive species control\, and practical field methods such as species monitoring\, GIS and data collection. \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\nSkills\n\n\n\n\nPlanning sustainable gluten-free menu according to the dietary guidelines\n\n\n\nAssessing the nutritional value of planned gluten-free meals\n\n\n\nCooking of planned gluten-free meals\n\n\n\nAssessing the impact of planned gluten-free menu on environment\n\n\n\n\nCompetences\n\n\n\n\nUsing library and/or web-based data for research\, analysis and educationalnpurposes\n\n\n\nWorking in international groups\n\n\n\nEffective communication in English\n\n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\nThe programme included expert-led lectures\, hands-on cooking laboratories\, sensory analysis workshops\, team-based project work\, and final presentations conducted in international groups. \n\n\n\nOnline Course\nAt the first virtual meeting prior to the participants’ arrival\, the participants will become acquainted with the host university and general information on the BIP program. Participants will also familiarize with the general principles of gluten-free diet and sustainable approach to nutrition.Lectures: Definitions and classification of gluten-related disorders (celiac disease\, gluten sensitivity\, wheat allergy). Key challenges of maintaining a nutritionally balanced gluten-free diet. Introduction to the concept of personalized nutrition and its relevance for gluten-free dietary management \n\n\n\n\nDay 1\n\n\n9:00 – 10:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nMorning coffee \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00 – 12:15 \n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome and introduction Project task #1: Thematic presentations conducted by students: (20-25 min per instituton) \n\n\n\n\nWe are from – presentation of the country/city \n\n\n\nWe study at – presentation of the university\n\n\n\nPresentation of national food-based dietary guidelines (FBDG) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:15 – 13:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nLunch \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:30 – 15:00 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGluten-free diet from CD patients perspective (lecture)\n\n\n\nDivision into international mixed students groups –  team integration game  (4-5 grups) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15:15 – 16:45 \n\n\n\n\n\nIntroduction and instructions (detailed guidelines for tasks carried out during workshops\, lecturers: Danuta Gajewska\, Joanna Myszkowska-Ryciak) \n\n\n\nProject task #2:  development of guidelines/rules for sustainable gluten-free meals planned for practical  implementation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n17:00 – 19:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nWelcoming party \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 2\n\n\n9:00 – 12:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nProject task #3: development of sustainable gluten-free menu for individual person (case-study) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00 – 13:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nLunch \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:30 – 15:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nLecture/workshops: Basics of sensory analysis. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15:30 – 18:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nCity tour \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 3\n\n\n9:00 – 12:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nProject task #4: developing sustainable gluten-free muffins: ingredients\, nutritional value\, carbon footprint. Deciding on a recipes for practical preparation and developing a shopping list \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00 – 13:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nLunch \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:00 – 18:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nCity tour \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 4\n\n\n9:00 – 13:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nProject task #4: shopping + cooking lab (lunch included) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:30 – 14:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee break \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:00 – 15:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nProject task #5: preparation of final presentation: nutrtional characteriscis of muffins\, consumer sensory test\, photos \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nFree Time \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 5\n\n\n9:00 – 10:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nProject task #5: finishing work on final presentation; evaluation survey \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:30 – 11:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee break \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00 – 13:15 \n\n\n\n\n\nProject task #6: Presentation of the results and discussion Certificates. Final conclusions & closing remarks \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: Danuta Gajewska (danuta_gajewska@sggw.edu.pl) and Joanna Myszkowska Ryciak (joanna_myszkowska-ryciak@sggw.edu.pl)\n\n\n\nAdministrative Questions: Joanna Żach (joanna_zach@sggw.edu.pl)\n\n\n\n\nDeadline for admission is 15 May 2026.
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/personalized-and-sustainable-gluten-free-diet-health-benefits-and-risks/
CATEGORIES:BIP
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SUMMARY:Biodiversity and Ecosystem eScience Conference (BEeS) 2026
DESCRIPTION:LifeWatch ERIC Biodiversity and Ecosystem eScience Conference (BEeS) is back!  \n\n\n\nThis summer\, we are pleased to invite you to Plovdiv\, Bulgaria\, for a four-day event\, from 7 to 10 July. BEeS is LifeWatch ERIC’s flagship forum for eScience in biodiversity and ecosystem research\, emphasising interoperable data\, reproducible workflows\, and reusable digital services. \n\n\n\nLifeWatch Bulgaria hosts the 2026 edition of the conference at the Agricultural University-Plovdiv. Bulgaria joined LifeWatch ERIC in 2022 as one of its eight Distributed Centres. The event also showcases how LifeWatch ERIC services and communities support collaboration across the infrastructure. \n\n\n\nBEeS 2026 will bring together scientists\, experts\, and innovators to explore challenges and emerging opportunities in biodiversity and ecosystem science. Through a series of high-level plenary sessions\, the conference will address critical topics including biodiversity conservation and species extinction\, ecosystem responses to climate change\, the role of agroecology in sustainable systems\, and the latest frontiers in eScience technologies. \n\n\n\nThe programme is complemented by thematic sessions aligned with LifeWatch ERIC Thematic Service Working Groups\, focusing on practical methods\, workflows\, and service-enabled science. \n\n\n\nThis event promotes dialogue across disciplines and highlights the importance of integrating ecological knowledge\, technological innovation\, and policy frameworks\, acting as a platform to explore collaborative solutions for understanding\, protecting\, and managing biodiversity. A key aim is to accelerate uptake of decision-relevant evidence products that are transparent\, traceable\, and comparable across regions. \n\n\n\nPrelimity Programme\n\n\n\nDay 1\n\n\n14:30 – 15:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15:30 – 16:15 \n\n\n\n\n\nPre-conference demo/hands-on session \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n16:15 – 17:15 \n\n\n\n\n\nPre-conference workshop/training session \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n17:15 – 18:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome Drinks \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 2\n\n\n08:00 – 09:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration and drop off of presentations \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n09:00 – 11:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nContributed session \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00 – 11:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee break  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:30 – 11:45 \n\n\n\n\n\nOpening and institutional welcome \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:45 – 12:45 \n\n\n\n\n\nPlenary – Biodiversity conservation: preventing flora and fauna from extinction – Prof. Tatyana Bileva (Agricultural University-Plovdiv)\, Prof. Dessislava Dimitrova (Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:45 – 13:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nLifeWatch ERIC Masterclass \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:30 – 14:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nLunch break \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:30 – 15:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nTraining sessions (parallel) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15:30 – 16:15 \n\n\n\n\n\nPlenary – Biodiversity and ecosystem responses to climate change – Prof. Carl Beierkuhnlein (University of Bayreuth\, University of Granada) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n16:15 – 17:15  \n\n\n\n\n\nTraining sessions (parallel) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n17:30 – 18:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nGuided tour in Plovdiv \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 3\n\n\n08:00 – 09:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration and drop off of presentations \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n09:00 – 11:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nContributed session \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00 – 11:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee break  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:30 – 12:15 \n\n\n\n\n\nPlenary – Agroecology – Prof. Vladislav Popov (Agricultural University-Plovdiv) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:15 – 13:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nLifeWatch ERIC Masterclass \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n13:00 – 14:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nLunch break \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n14:30 – 15:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nTraining sessions (parallel) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15:30 – 16:15 \n\n\n\n\n\nPlenary: New frontiers for eScience technologies – Dr. Anne Fouilloux (LifeWatch ERIC) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n16:15 – 17:15 \n\n\n\n\n\nTraining sessions (parallel) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n17:15 – 18:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nDocumentary Projection \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n19:30/20:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nSocial Dinner \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 4\n\n\n08:00 – 09:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration and drop off of presentations \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n09:00 – 11:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nContributed session \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00 – 11:30 \n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee break  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:30 – 12:15 \n\n\n\n\n\nLifeWatch ERIC Masterclass \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:15 – 13:00 \n\n\n\n\n\nRound table and Closing \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlennary Sessions\n\nAgroecology | Presenter: Prof. Vladislav Popov (Agricultural University-Plovdiv)\n\n\n\nBiodiversity and ecosystem responses to climate change | Presenter: Prof. Carl Beierkuhnlein (University of Bayreuth and University of Granada)\n\n\n\nBiodiversity conservation: preventing flora and fauna from extinction | Presenter: Prof. Tatyana Bileva\, Prof. Dessislava Dimitrova (Agricultural University-Plovdiv)\n\n\n\nNew frontiers for eScience technologies | Presenter: Dr. Anne Fouilloux (LifeWatch ERIC)\n\n\n\n\n\nContributed Sessions\n\nUniting science for human\, animal\, plant and ecosystem health\n\n\n\nMetagenomics and eDNA for biodiversity and ecosystems\n\n\n\nAnimal traits\, behavior and bio-tracking\n\n\n\nBiodiversity observatories and environmental monitoring\n\n\n\nHabitat mapping\n\n\n\nBiogeography: biodiversity conservation across regions and ecosystems\n\n\n\nBiodiversity and ecosystem responses to climate change\n\n\n\nRestoration of our oceans and waters\n\n\n\nTaxonomic data services\n\n\n\nSemantics and data curation for biodiversity and ecosystem research\n\n\n\nSoil mission & Microbiology\n\n\n\nAgroecology\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to Apply?\n\n\n\nYou can register for BEeS 2026 by completing the form below. \n\n\n\n\nRegistration Form\n\n\n\n\nPlease note that this form also collects your interest in the following: \n\n\n\n\nOptional Activities (at your own expense)\n\nGuided Tour – 8 July:A city tour of Plovdiv lasting about one hour\, taking place after the conference.Estimated cost: €10-15 per person.\n\n\n\nSocial Dinner – 9 July:The dinner will take place between 19:30-20:00 (TBC).Estimated cost: TBC.\n\n\n\n\n\nAccommodation OpportunityThe Agricultural University-Plovdiv offers reduced-fee accommodation for Early Career Researchers (within 7 years of PhD completion).Estimated cost: €36 per person.\n\n\n\n\nFurther details regarding the social dinner\, guided tour\, and accommodation will be shared soon on this website. \n\n\n\nRegistration deadline: 15 May \n\n\n\nRegistration will remain open after this date; however\, we may not be able to guarantee access to the optional activities and accommodation listed above.
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/biodiversity-and-ecosystem-escience-conference-bees-2026/
CATEGORIES:Onsite
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SUMMARY:Intensive French Language Week at SupBiotech
DESCRIPTION:Teaching & Training Language: English\n\n\n\nType of Participants: Students\n\n\n\nLocation: SupBiotech Engineering School of Biotechnology (France)\n\n\n\nDates: 19 to 24 July 2026\n\n\n\nActivity Duration: 5 Days\n\n\n\nCost: €750\n\n\n\n\nObjectives\n\n\n\nKick off your summer with an immersive week of French courses in Paris. You will fully engage with French culture through language lessons and cultural activities. You will discover the country’s traditions and way of life\, with daily adventures through historical sites and local customs\, enriching your understanding of France and improving your language skills.  \n\n\n\nSupBiotech is excited to announce that we will offer courses from beginner to intermediate (A0 – B2 European Levels)  \n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\nProgram Includes: \n\n\n\n\n5 breakfast & lunches\, 1 dinner\n\n\n\nCultural activities\n\n\n\nAccommodation (double rooms) from July 19 to July 24\, 2026 at the Ecla Residence (2 minutes from campus)\n\n\n\nLocal transportation card\n\n\n\n\nMore detail coming soon. \n\n\n\nHow to apply?\n\n\n\nApplications are reviewed on a rolling basis and places are reserved on a first come\, first served basis. Please fill out the form. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\nDeadline for admission is 31 May 2026.
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/intensive-french-language-week-at-supbiotech/
CATEGORIES:Mobility
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SUMMARY:Summer School at SupBiotech
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Microbial Biodiversity in Sustainable Agriculture \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThematic\n\n\n\nMicrobial Biodiversity in Sustainable Agriculture: “From Invisible to Indispensable: Harnessing Unexplored Microbial Biodiversity for Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture” \n\n\n\nThis summer school delves into the vital roles of environmental microbes for the Earth’s biosphere and for agriculture. \n\n\n\nThrough dynamic lectures and hands-on workshops\, the program proposes to examine the intricate interactions between microbes\, other living organisms (humans and plants)\, and their physical environment (soil). Participants will gain insights into how microbial diversity underpins key ecosystem services\, particularly those critical for human nutrition and food security\, and will also consider the adverse impacts of modern farming practices on microbial communities. The latest technical approaches for microbiomes studies\, and their functions will be covered in both lectures and practical lab sessions. \n\n\n\nIn a second part\, the lectures will be focused on bioinspired innovations in biological control and biostimulation\, two fields that are pivotal to advance the development of sustainable agriculture. \n\n\n\nThe last part of the summer school is designed to foster systems thinking\, equipping participants with the skills to address complex environmental and agricultural challenges and develop sound innovation.      \n\n\n\nLectures sessions will address the following points: \n\n\n\n\nSystems thinking as a tool to design acceptable socio-economical innovation\n\n\n\n\n\n Relationships between microbiomes and human and environmental health\n\n\n\n\n\nInteraction of microbes with plant-host\n\n\n\n\n\nMicrobes for biocontrol and biostimulation\n\n\n\n\n\nMetagenomics\n\n\n\n\n\nEcotoxicology\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nTeaching & Training Language: English\n\n\n\nType of Participants: Students\n\n\n\nLocation: SupBiotech Engineering School of Biotechnology (France)\n\n\n\nMonday – Friday: Intensive Course and Learning Activities\n\n\n\nActivity Duration: 10 Days\n\n\n\nNumber of ECTS: 4\n\n\n\nCost: €1\,450\n\n\n\n\nTargets\n\n\n\nStudents who show interest for the microbiology sector. Profile with scientific or marketing training wishing to acquire knowledge on the biology of the the intricate interactions between microbes\, other living organisms (humans and plants)\, and their physical environment (soil). \n\n\n\nObjectives\n\n\n\nYou will dive into the fascinating world of microbial diversity that keeps our planet running\, especially in everything related to our plate and food security. You will also explore how modern agriculture can disrupt these invisible little allies. The latest cutting-edge techniques for decoding the secrets of microbiomes will be revealed in theoretical courses and practical lab sessions.  \n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\nIncludes: \n\n\n\n\n10 breakfast & lunches\, 1 dinner\n\n\n\n2 cultural activities\n\n\n\nAccommodation (double rooms) from July 26 to August 7\, 2026 at the Ecla Residence (2 minutes from campus)\n\n\n\nLocal transportation card.\n\n\n\n\nThe planning is subject to change.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to apply?\n\n\n\nApplications are reviewed on a rolling basis and places are reserved on a first come\, first served basis. Please fill out the form. \n\n\n\nEarly Bird Rate Application:  deadline: March 31\, 2026Take advantage of the current rate! After this date\, due to accommodation constraints\, the price will increase to €1700.Regular application: deadline: May 31\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\nOptional week of French Courses\n\n\n\nStart your Summer School with an intensive week of French classes. This week in Paris\, you will dive headfirst into French culture with language classes and cultural activities. You will not only learn French\, but also\, the traditions and lifestyle of France. Each day is a new adventure through historical sites and local customs\, offering an enriching perspective on France and enhancing your language proficiency!  \n\n\n\n\nMore Details
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/summer-school-at-supbiotech/
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