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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/
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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/
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260513T113000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Microalgae in Food Applications
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\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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260518T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260523T235959
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260519T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260519T130000
DTSTAMP:20260630T104458
CREATED:20260416T104814Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260527T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260527T110000
DTSTAMP:20260630T104458
CREATED:20260521T135418Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260528T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260528T123000
DTSTAMP:20260630T104458
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260528T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260528T130000
DTSTAMP:20260630T104458
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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
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