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…
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…
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…
We are pleased to announce that two papers authored by members of the INVEST Alliance have been accepted for presentation at the 6th IEEE International Conference of the Portuguese Society for Engineering Education (SPEE 2025), taking place on 16-18 July 2025 at the Setúbal School of Technology and the Barreiro School of Technology, part of the Polytechnic University of…
We are excited to announce that the proceedings of the CSUM 2024 international conference, held in Greece at Lake Plastira, are now published! The conference was organized by the University of Thessaly and featured two special sessions by the INVEST European University Alliance, bringing together researchers and experts to present their latest studies. 🔗 Access…
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…
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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….
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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…
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The CSUM 2024 Conference, organized by University of Thessaly, held at the scenic KAZARMA Hotel & Conference Centre beside Plastira’s Lake, Greece, featured 2 compelling sessions. A total of 27 authors from the INVEST European University participated in the special sessions at the CSUM 2024 conference. Overview of Special Session 3: Sustainable and Resilient Regional Exosystems…
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We are thrilled to announce that our research paper, titled “Leveraging Generative AI for Sustainable Academic Advising: Enhancing Educational Practices through AI-Driven Recommendations,” has been accepted for publication in the esteemed Sustainability journal. This marks a significant achievement for our team as the paper will be featured in the special issue on Sustainable Education and Innovative Teaching…
