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CSUM Conference on Sustainable Urban Mobility 2026

July 29, 2025 dplachkov No Comments

We are pleased to invite you to submit your abstract to the 8th Conference on Sustainable Mobility – CSuM2026, which will take place on the stunning island of Skyros, Greece, on 1–3 July 2026! We welcome submissions under the following thematic tracks: Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Mobility Climate-Neutral and Resilient Transportation Systems Sustainable Freight, Logistics…

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INVEST Alliance Showcases Engineering Education Innovation and AI Research at CISPEE 2025

July 23, 2025 dplachkov No Comments

The INVEST European University Alliance was represented at the 6th International Conference of the Portuguese Society for Engineering Education (CISPEE 2025), held from July 16 to 18, 2025, in Setúbal, Portugal. CISPEE is an IEEE-affiliated conference and one of the leading European forums for engineering education research, with proceedings published in the IEEE Xplore Digital Library. This…

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INVEST and E³UDRES² Alliances Explore Common Ground at CISPEE 2025

July 21, 2025 dplachkov No Comments

During the CISPEE 2025 Conference in Setúbal, Portugal, representatives from the INVEST European University Alliance and the E³UDRES² European University Alliance held an initial exploratory meeting at the Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal. The INVEST Alliance was represented by Prof. Nicholas Samaras and Dr. Omiros Iatrellis, while Prof. Raquel Barreira and Prof. José Luís Sousa participated on behalf of E³UDRES². The discussion provided an opportunity to get to know each…

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Exploring the Role of Generative AI in Doctoral Studies: A Case Study from the INVEST RES-Q Living Lab

July 21, 2025 dplachkov No Comments

With the advent of large language models (LLMs) and generative AI, researchers around the world are exploring how these technologies can reshape various sectors, including education. Yet, in the field of doctoral research, their use has often been met with skepticism-especially regarding academic integrity, the quality of supervision, and potential over-reliance on automated tools. A…

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SCIENCE4REGIONS event organized in Bulgaria

July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 dplachkov No Comments

University of Agribusiness and Rural Development /UARD/ – Plovdiv is the organizer of a round table “Current challenges facing the European University Alliances in relation to quality assurance and accreditation procedures”. Opening on September 29, 2025 at 10:00 in the “Paris” hall of Grand Hotel Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The event is organized within the framework of…

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INVEST Participates in the 25th National Meeting of International Relations Offices in Greek Higher Education Institutions

July 11, 2025 dplachkov No Comments

The 25th National Meeting of International Relations & Erasmus Offices of Greek Universities was successfully held in Volos from 19 to 21 June 2025. The event was hosted by the University of Thessaly, with the warm welcome of its Rector, Professor Charalambos Billinis, and brought together representatives from across Greece to exchange best practices and discuss the…

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UTH Delegation Visits Reims for Strategic Collaboration on Centre of Excellence and High-Performance Computing

July 11, 2025 dplachkov No Comments

In the context of the INVEST European University Alliance, a delegation from the University of Thessaly (UTH) recently visited the Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne (URCA) for a series of strategic meetings aimed at advancing key digital infrastructures of the alliance. The visit centered on defining the functional specifications of the upcoming Centre of Excellence web infrastructure,…

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INVEST Supports Expert Dialogue at SEAM 2025: Shaping the Future of Circular Bioeconomy and Labour Markets

July 11, 2025 dplachkov No Comments

The INVEST project provides topics and space for expert meetings within the framework of international scientific conferences. On September 11–12, 2025, the annual conference of the Slovak Economic Association will take place at the Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra. The event will be thematically linked to Work Package 6 – Circular Biobased Economy. Conference is…

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INVEST Alliance Engages in Bilateral Talks with UNIgreen Alliance

July 11, 2025 dplachkov No Comments

Representatives from the INVEST European University Alliance and the UNIgreen European University Alliance held a constructive bilateral meeting in Reykjavík, Iceland, hosted at the University of Iceland, to explore potential future collaboration between the two alliances. The INVEST Alliance was represented by its team from the University of Thessaly, Greece, with Prof. Nicholas Samaras (Local Coordinator) and Dr….

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INVEST Presented at GELYDA 2025: Showcasing AI-Enhanced Academic Advising and Educational Innovation

July 11, 2025 dplachkov No Comments

The INVEST European University alliance was actively represented at the GELYDA 2025 Conference – The Science and Practice of Extended Learning, Youth Development and Wellbeing, held in Reykjavík, Iceland, from June 11 to 13, 2025. The GELYDA conference brings together researchers and practitioners focusing on extended education, youth development, well-being, and innovative learning environments that go…