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Frankfurt launches Experimental Learning Labs for peer learning

15 August 2019 | Communication

The Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences (Frankfurt UAS) is introducing the concept for “Experimental Learning Labs”. Based on a design thinking approach this method supports multidisciplinary teacher teams in ...

The development of international university consortia

31 July 2019 | Communication

Researchers from U!REKA institutions are working on joint publications in Higher Education Research and Development (HERD).

U!REKA eyes new EU European Universities bid

24 July 2019 | Communication

The collaboration platform U!REKA intends to participate in the second European Universities pilot in 2020, as soon as the application guidelines are announced. This is a grant programme for cooperative European ...

Brexit: where does U!REKA stand?

24 June 2019 | Communication

With Brexit looming, what is U!REKA doing to safeguard its partnerships with UK-based institutions, such as Edinburgh Napier? How are the consortium partners supporting students and staff in the midst of ...

Supporting refugee students: OsloMet field trip inspires AUAS

17 June 2019 | Communication

Is it possible to get a good idea of how a university supports refugees in just two days? The Students that Matter (StM) team from the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS) has the answer to this question: yes!

HERD network intensifies its international collaboration

11 June 2019 | Communication

The Higher Education Research & Development (HERD) network is strengthening its ties in a number of ways. Read about the joint projects underway and visit the new website portal that aims to foster even more ...

HoGent hosts U!REKA joint Master’s meeting

3 June 2019 | Communication

Developing joint Master’s is one of the key aims of the U!REKA consortium. On 27-28 May a group of experts from across U!REKA who are working on developing the joint programme met in the beautiful city of Ghent. The ...

Get to know U!REKA at Metropolia UAS

28 May 2019 | Communication

The second video in the U!REKA 'Get to Know...' series focuses on the Metropolia University of Applied Sciences in Helsinki, Finland. This interview with Anna-Maria Vilkuna, Director of Research and Development at ...

U!REKA participates in UAS4EUROPE conference

8 April 2019 | Communication

U!REKA partners Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS) and University College Ghent (HoGent) participated in the UAS4EUROPE conference ‘Beyond Horizons’ in Brussels. Held on 2 April 2019, the main goal of ...

Joint Master meetup

9 March 2019 | Communication

AUAS hosted a U!REKA meetup on 7-8 March focused on deepening discussions around a central theme for a potential joint Master’s programme: Collaborative Governance & Urban Commons.

U!REKA bids to create the European university of the future

5 March 2019 | Communication

The Urban Research and Education Knowledge Alliance (U!REKA) consortium has launched a bid to take part in the 2019 European Universities pilot project.

HERD: have you heard about it?

4 March 2019 | Communication

The Higher Education Research & Development (HERD) network is a key U!REKA initiative focused on boosting our consortium’s R&D activities related to generic higher education practices. Do you want to know how?

Teacher teams research goes international

1 March 2019 | Communication

Teachers have a major influence on the quality of education and the study success of their students. Nevertheless, the question of whether, and under what conditions, teacher teams function properly, is not always ...

U!REKA 2018 Conference Presentations

28 February 2019 | Education and Research

In November 2018 the 3rd International Conference of the Urban Research and Education Knowledge Alliance (U!REKA) was held at the Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences. Below you will find an overview of the ...

Get to know U!REKA at AUAS

27 February 2019 | Communication

A new U!REKA video interview series has launched today. The first video focuses on the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. This interview with AUAS Senior Policy Adviser Internationalisation, Erik van den ...

Exchanging global perspectives on health

25 February 2019 | Communication

The Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS) and the Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet) are building on the success of their shared minor programme on global health through the U!REKA consortium.

HoGhent and AUAS: spotlight on occupational therapy

24 February 2019 | Communication

University College Ghent (HoGhent) and the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS) are working to boost expertise on occupational therapy across borders. An annual international workshop and a mini-exchange ...

A meeting of boards: OsloMet and AUAS convene

11 February 2019 | Communication

The AUAS recently welcomed OlsoMet’s Executive Board to Amsterdam for an intensive meeting, where the Dutch hosts shared their expertise with their Norwegian peers on a number of topics: the digitalisation of ...

Urban Research as a European Mission

3 December 2018 | Communication

'Shaping Urban Communities. Smart and Sustainable Solutions' – this was the motto of the U!REKA (The Urban Research and Education Knowledge Alliance) consortium’s third annual conference, hosted this year from 26-28 ...

Dual Careers for pro athletes: it’s all about collaboration

19 November 2018 | Communication

U!REKA partners Edinburgh Napier University and the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS) are collaborating to strengthen their expertise in Dual Careers (DC). This programme gives elite athletes the ...

AUAS opens its doors to Oslo Metropolitan University

29 October 2018 | Communication

The U!REKA consortium is committed to sharing expertise between members, with the aim to further internationalise research and education within our institutions. One of the best ways to do this is through intensive ...

U!REKA Research Co-operation and Structure Strengthened

8 June 2018 | Education and Research

Members of the six participating European universities of applied sciences of the U!REKA Consortium (The Urban Research and Education Knowledge Alliance) met in Ghent in April 2018 to decide on research strategy and ...

How to succeed in higher education in Finland?

1 June 2018 | Education and Research

When browsing through various websites of Finnish higher education institutions (HEIs), you notice that the institutions emphasize the difference between studying in Finnish higher education and studying in some ...

First Engineering Graduate from Frankfurt UAS and Metropolia Dou

8 January 2018 | Education and Research

U!REKA partners Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences and Metropolia University of Applied Sciences in Helsinki have signed a technology double degree programme agreement. This gives the students the opportunity ...

Ureka Conference Presentations

2 December 2017 | Education and Research

Below you will find 1 abstracts 2 some presentations

U!REKA mentioned in British Council Report

24 November 2017 | Education and Research

The British Council had produced a report in April 2017 on Universities in European Cities and links to internationalisation. One of the cities of focus was Amsterdam and U!REKA was quoted in passing in reference to ...

Pictures U!REKA Conference 2017 Edinburgh online !

24 November 2017 | Education and Research

Photos of Steering Committee and Conference - Edinburgh

U!REKA conference showcases urban research projects

23 November 2017 | Communication

Edinburgh Napier University has hosted a conference aimed at developing a network of research excellence with five European partners. The event marks the first anniversary of the formation of the Urban Research and ...

List of Conference Abstracts

27 October 2017 | Education and Research

Below you find a list of the 2nd International Conference of the Urban Research and Education Knowledge Alliance Abstracts

U!reka announces international projects

10 February 2017 | Education and Research

AUAS founded U!REKA in November 2016; a collaboration between six European institutes of higher education. The partners have now set out concrete objectives for the coming period.

U!REKA Kick-off Conference photos and workshop

25 January 2017 | Education and Research

The photos from the 2016 U!REKA Kick-off Conference and Napier workshop are now online.

U!REKA, collaboration platform for European higher education

28 November 2016 | Communication

Six institutes of higher education have come together and launched a consortium called Urban Research and Education Knowledge Alliance (U!REKA). The six institutes will cooperate internationally with regard to ...

Kick-off Conference UREKA

10 November 2016 | Education and Research

Developing the Urban Research and Education Knowledge Alliance with six strategic partners in Europe.

AUAS establishes U!REKA

30 September 2016 | Education and Research

Six universities of applied sciences have established the Urban Research and Education Knowledge Alliance. These institutions have been brought together around the shared themes of applied research, professional ...

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