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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.
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What could urban living look like in the future?
7 December 2021 | CommunicationStudents and lecturers from all over Europe came together for the ‘Urban Commons School: Commoning the Post-Covid City’ in Frankfurt from 6-9 October 2021, to learn from each other and exchange ...
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U!REKA hosts panel at the European Week of Regions and Cities
5 November 2021 | CommunicationExperts from U!REKA institutions and the Secretary of State for European Affairs from the German State of Hessen discussed the role of urban universities in contributing to the sustainable and green recovery of cities.
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How to design a COIL project
20 July 2021 | CommunicationThe “U!REKA Introduction to COIL” workshop series on the Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) method kicked-off in April 2021 and attracted many interested lecturers from different U!REKA ...