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Science communication in the spotlight at VSB-TUO
24 April 2023 | CommunicationU!REKA partners VSB-TUO and Edinburgh Napier University recently convened in the Czech Republic to exchange expertise on an important topic: how to effectively communication about scientific and research-related ...
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Sustainability as a strategic focus at IPL
17 April 2023 | CommunicationPolitécnico de Lisboa (IPL), one of 7 U!REKA´s network members, takes an active role in the transmission of good practices in the field of sustainability, following a development model based on ...
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Aftermovie: International Week at HOGENT
3 April 2023 | CommunicationThe International Week at U!REKA's Belgian partner HOGENT University of Applied Sciences and Arts, which took place from 8-11 March, focused on different aspects of sustainability. Some 130 attendees from 10 ...
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Students visit Amsterdam for Change Agents programme
29 March 2023 | CommunicationThe Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS) is hosting students from several European cities this week as part of the U!REKA Change Agents programme. A number of students from the Ukrainian Odessa National ...
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Registration now open for U!REKA Connects
27 March 2023 | CommunicationU!REKA will organise its annual gathering from 30 May to 2 June in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Hosted by the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS/HvA), this event will focus on the shift needed for a ...
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U!REKA SHIFT aims to form a European University network
20 February 2023 | CommunicationThe Urban Research and Education Knowledge Alliance (U!REKA) is happy to announce that it submitted its U!REKA SHIFT proposal to the European Universities Initiative (EUI) call 2023. The U!REKA SHIFT (Sustainable ...
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How can we shift from climate anxiety to climate action?
7 February 2023 | CommunicationU!REKA partners Metropolia University of Applied Sciences and the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences are working closely with international partners to translate the European Commission’s ‘New ...
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'UAS role to boost climate-neutral and smart cities'
31 January 2023 | CommunicationThe Urban Research and Education Knowledge Alliance submitted a bid to become a European University on 31 January, in the 2023 EUI round. UAS4EUROPE, the main network of European universities of applied sciences ...
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U!REKA Connects 2023: call for participants
27 January 2023 | CommunicationFrom 30 May until 2 June 2023, the U!REKA Connects event will take place in Amsterdam. This is organised annually by U!REKA, the European alliance of universities of applied sciences. The call for participants is ...
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U!REKA debates: a virtual forum for reflection and exchange
13 December 2022 | CommunicationU!REKA Debates is an interdisciplinary study module designed to provide a virtual forum for reflection on relevant social, cultural and scientific issues. Multicultural teams share and develop 21st century skills, ...
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Interview with VSB-TUO’s Ivan Igor
9 December 2022 | CommunicationIn this interview Igor Ivan, Vice-Rector for Strategy and Cooperation of VSB – Technical University of Ostrava, explains why VSB-TUO is a proud member of the Urban Research and Education Knowledge Alliance ...
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U!REKA COIL workshops in 2023
5 December 2022 | CommunicationTeachers across the U!REKA network - are you interested in setting up a Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) project focused on a topic of your choice? Join the U!REKA COIL workshop series starting in ...
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U!REKA shows solidarity with Ukraine via Odessa partnership
14 October 2022 | CommunicationThe Urban Research and Education Knowledge Alliance (U!REKA) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Odessa National Economic University (ONEU). The agreement outlines the network’s commitment to offer ...
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U!REKA unveils EUI Manifesto
12 October 2022 | CommunicationU!REKA is taking major steps towards enhancing Europe’s climate neutrality goals through a joint long-term strategy for education, research, innovation and service to society.
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U!REKA Breakfast at the EAIE
27 September 2022 | CommunicationThe U!REKA network met recently at the annual European Association for International Education (EAIE) Conference in Barcelona, held from 13-16 September 2022.
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U!REKA Change Agents kicks off first edition
22 September 2022 | CommunicationSome 20 students from 10 different disciplines are taking part in the first U!REKA Change Agents programme. On the afternoon of Monday the 19th of September the online kick-off meeting was attended by the ...
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Bleedin Saor documentary
19 September 2022 | CommunicationAcross the world, many women and girls are unable to afford or access period products, known as ‘period poverty’. Combined with stigma, this can lead to girls missing school with serious consequences for ...
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European Universities Initiative bid kick-off meeting
12 September 2022 | CommunicationUniversities are key drivers of change within our societies; providing education to citizens, performing research to overcome challenges, and supporting our local ecosystems of businesses, government and civil ...
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Microcredentials for a sustainable textile industry
9 September 2022 | CommunicationEducation in the textile and clothing sector (TCS) is undergoing significant changes, especially with respect to textile materials, sustainability and circular economy (CE).
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Research Data Management in the U!REKA network
7 September 2022 | CommunicationThe reproducibility of research results is one of the most important foundations of science. Without solid data management policies, documentation and data administration, the reproducibility of research data is at risk.
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Video: U!REKA Connects 6th Annual conference in Ghent
19 July 2022 | CommunicationThe 6th U!REKA Annual Conference took place from 15 to 17 May 2022, in Ghent, hosted by the HOGENT University of Applied Sciences and Arts. Over 100 participants from the 7 partner institutions across Europe attended ...
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Focus session: student participation in U!REKA
4 July 2022 | CommunicationDuring the U!REKA 2022 Conference, students from HOGENT, Lisbon and Frankfurt were joined by teaching and administrative staff from U!REKA partner institutions to discuss student participation within the partnership ...
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My U!REKA Moment!
3 July 2022 | CommunicationIn mid-May, Ghent welcomed a host of participants to the first live U!REKA conference since the pandemic.
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U!REKA’s New Visual Identity
3 July 2022 | CommunicationThe U!REKA Communications Working Group have developed a new visual identity for the U!REKA Network.
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The Future of U!REKA
3 July 2022At five years old, the U!REKA Network’s growth has been led by grassroots passion and energy for collaboration.Time to look ahead and find ways to build a fruitful future on this strong foundation.
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U!REKA Network Café: New European Bauhaus
9 May 2022 | CommunicationThe New European Bauhaus initiative connects the European Green Deal to our communities’ living spaces and experiences, aiming to promote places that are enriching, sustainable and inclusive through creative ...
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U!REKA Research Workshop Series
9 May 2022 | CommunicationAs universities of applied science, all U!REKA member institutions aim to perform research which has an impact on the world around them. As a Network, we understand the importance of international collaboration to ...
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U!REKA Connects 2022: Strengthening commonality of expertise
9 May 20226th Annual Networking & Conference takes place on 15, 16 and 17 May 2022. Starting 18 May some sessions will be available on a specific online platform for those who were not able to attend the conference or ...
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Humans of U!REKA: ‘Stitching Iris’ Bräuning
9 May 2022 | CommunicationMeet Iris Bräuning, the U!REKA coordinator at the Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences.
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U!REKA newsletter launches
16 December 2021 | CommunicationThe new U!REKA newsletter is out! Register today and make sure you don't miss a beat about the activities and upcoming events across our vibrant network.