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Participation and Contribution to the Launch of the European Higher Education Interoperability Framework

July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 dplachkov No Comments

On January 15, 2025, in Brussels, the European Higher Education Interoperability Framework (HEIF) was officially launched, marking a pivotal step toward redefining collaboration and integration across universities in Europe. This groundbreaking initiative aims to ensure seamless interaction between educational IT systems, emphasizing the need for a networked approach over standalone systems. Omiros Iatrellis from the…

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New Study Highlights Sustainable Competence Development in Higher Education

July 11, 2025 dplachkov No Comments

As part of the INVEST4EXCELLENCE project’s capacity building actions, a new academic paper titled “Fostering Education for Sustainable Development in Higher Education: A Case Study on Sustainability Competences in Research, Development and Innovation (RDI)” has been published in the Journal of Sustainability. Authored by Tiina Muhonen, Liisa Timonen, and Kristiina Väänänen from Karelia University of Applied…

Explore the World of Living Labs with the Special Issue of Europe Today!

December 1, 2024 dplachkov No Comments

Dive into the transformative potential of Living Labs with the October 2024 Special Issue of Europe Today. This edition unravels the complexities of Living Labs, presenting them as innovative ecosystems that tackle urgent societal challenges. Using captivating metaphors like cooking, traveling, and DIY projects, the issue provides a reflective journey through the praxis of Living Labs….

Announcements, Research related to Regional Sustainability, Technology and Innovation

INVEST FELLOW PROGRAMME

November 6, 2024 dplachkov No Comments

The INVEST Fellow Programme promotes a culture of continuous learning and professional development, offering a wide range of competence development opportunities for both academic and administrative staff at INVEST partner universities.The programme offers diverse opportunities to enhance your skills, including online training sessions, webinars, onsite events, workshops, and staff weeks. It also provides Blended Intensive…

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Educational Programs and Workshops, INVEST Fellow Programme

Join Us for the INVEST Digitalization Conference in Athens!

November 6, 2024November 6, 2024 dplachkov No Comments

The University of Thessaly (UTH) is pleased to invite you to the INVEST Digitalization Conference, taking place from November 6-8, 2024, in Athens. This hybrid event will bring together academics and administrators from across Europe to explore the latest advancements in digital tools for education, networking, and collaborative learning within the INVEST alliance. Event Details: Conference Highlights:…

Announcements, Educational Programs and Workshops, Events, INVEST Fellow Programme

𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭-𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞!

October 19, 2024 dplachkov No Comments

The dissemination event at the Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλίας is complete, and all speakers’ presentations were fed into the most contemporary AI models. The result? A fascinating dialogue on how the Invest European University Alliance aims to transform higher education through innovation and collaboration. Check out the creative result — a discussion between two robot-experts presenting INVEST’s…

Technology and Innovation

Recap of the INVEST Project Presentation Event at the University of Thessaly

October 19, 2024 dplachkov No Comments

Presentation of the INVEST Project at the University of Thessaly: An Innovative Step for Higher Education in Europe On October 15, 2024, the University of Thessaly hosted a significant dissemination event for the INVEST2 project, part of the European Union’s European Universities initiative. The event aimed to showcase the progress and achievements of the project, targeting the academic community…

Events

INVEST Partner Universities Meet in Slovakia to Tackle Joint Study Program Challenges

October 19, 2024 dplachkov No Comments

From October 1–3, 2024, the Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra organized a crucial working meeting for representatives of INVEST partner universities. Over 50 participants from Slovakia, Greece, Finland, Bulgaria, France, Italy, and Spain gathered in Modra, Slovakia, to discuss the development of joint study programs, student mobility, and quality assurance in education. The discussions…

Educational Programs and Workshops

A special issue announcement: Sustainable Education and Innovative Teaching Methods

October 19, 2024 dplachkov No Comments

Dear Colleagues, This Special Issue, entitled “Sustainable Education and Innovative Teaching Methods,” focuses on advanced methodologies and state-of-the-art research concerning the integration of sustainability in education and innovative pedagogical practices. It highlights how digital tools, artificial intelligence, and machine learning can revolutionize educational systems, enhancing both the delivery and substance of sustainable education. The contribution…

Newsletter Announcement: Celebrating the Success of the INVEST4EXCELLENCE Project

October 19, 2024 dplachkov No Comments

We are pleased to announce the release of the final newsletter for the INVEST4EXCELLENCE (I4E) project. Over the course of this transformative project, our alliance has made significant strides in advancing regional sustainability, fostering innovation, and promoting cross-sector collaboration across Europe. Highlights of this final edition include: This newsletter also features a comprehensive overview of our activities,…

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