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SUMMARY:PIONEERing Leadership: A Collaborative Workshop for Transformation in Higher Education
DESCRIPTION:September 9-10\, 2025 at TH Köln\, Germany \nMore than forty representatives from all PIONEER partner institutions are meeting at TH Köln from September 9-10\, 2025 for a dynamic workshop focused on shaping the future of transformative leadership in higher education. \nAs part of the PIONEER Alliance’s Work Package 3 “Transformative Leadership”\, the workshop offers a unique opportunity to explore how PIONEER Universities can develop their leadership and joint collaboration to enhance their role as catalysts for inclusive\, sustainable\, and resilient urban development. \nTH Köln\, Germany
URL:https://pioneer-alliance.eu/event/pioneering-leadership-a-collaborative-workshop-for-transformation-in-higher-education/
LOCATION:TH Köln\, Germany
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SUMMARY:BFH International Staff Week 2025
DESCRIPTION:Bern University of Applied Sciences BFH will host an International Staff Week from 24 to 27 November 2025\, themed “pathways to sustainable cities and communities”. \n\nTo programme and registration: BFH International Staff Week 2025\n\n  \nExpect a variety of PIONEER-relevant interactive workshops and networking opportunities. Participants will have the chance to learn more about BFH as a place for studying\, teaching\, and research through visits to various BFH sites across the Canton of Bern\, including labs and research facilities. \n  \nHighlights in the programme include: \n✔️ A keynote from Prof. Dr Christian Erik Pohl\, TdLab at ETH Zurich\, who will speak about “Real World Laboratories as learning opportunities”. \n✔️ Project Space: a session on Tuesday\, where BFH staff present their project ideas and seek interested individuals from the PIONEER alliance for potential collaboration. Please read the detailed project descriptions on the event website carefully and sign up for this session the same way as for the workshops (or opt out) to discuss the potential research or teaching project that interests you. \n✔️ An opportunity to meet stakeholders from the BFH ecosystem during site visits on Thursday. \nBFH International Staff Week is open to lecturers\, researchers and project staff from the PIONEER alliance\, staff from their International Offices\, as well as representatives of other BFH partner institutions.
URL:https://pioneer-alliance.eu/event/bfh-international-staff-week-2025/
LOCATION:BFH\, Bern University of Applied Sciences\, Bern\, Switzerland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251219
DTSTAMP:20260417T171111
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SUMMARY:Iuav International Staff Week 2025
DESCRIPTION:European universities: opportunities and challenges \nIuav International Staff Week will be dedicated to the evolving role of European universities\, in the frame of both educational and research activities. Throughout the 4-day event\, participants will experience workshops\, networking opportunities and on-site visits to discover Università Iuav di Venezia and the city. \nUp to 25 participants will be admitted.\nPriority will be given to Pioneer partner universities. \nPROGRAMME: \nhttps://www.iuav.it/it/eventi/iuav-international-staff-week \nContacts\nGlobal Learning Office\nglobal.learning@iuav.it\n+390412571756 \n 
URL:https://pioneer-alliance.eu/event/iuav-international-staff-week-2025/
LOCATION:IUAV\, Venice\, Italy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260131
DTSTAMP:20260417T171111
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SUMMARY:Laurea International Week 2026 & PIONEER Festival
DESCRIPTION:📅 26–30 January 2026📍 Laurea University of Applied Sciences\, FinlandCampuses: Tikkurila (26–27 Jan) & Leppävaara (28–30 Jan) \nEvent highlights: \nJoint event with JobFest 2026 and the PIONEER Alliance Festival \nTheme: Together towards a hope-centred future working life \nOrganised as Laurea begins its chairmanship of the PIONEER Alliance (2026) \nOpen to staff from partner institutions\, students\, and employers \nFocus on international competence development\, career prospects\, and the role of hope and resilience in future working life \nNetworking opportunities between students\, companies\, and PIONEER partners \nPresentations from partner universities at JobFest \nKey speakers: \nDr. Mika Launikari – Laurea Local Coordinator for PIONEER \nMrs. Saara Suominen – Specialist\, Company Cooperation \nMrs. Sini Aalto-Friman – Senior Specialist\, International Services \nMrs. Riikka Lindholm – Head of International Services \n  \n🗓️ Registration deadline: 14 November 2025 \n  \nPROGRAMME: \nhttps://www.laurea.fi/en/current-topics/events/international-week/ \n  \nContacts \nSini Aalto-Friman \nSpecialist\, International affairs \nsini.aalto-friman@laurea.fi \nTel 09 8868 7622 \n 
URL:https://pioneer-alliance.eu/event/laurea-international-week-2026-pioneer-festival/
LOCATION:LAUREA\, Finland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Bratislava:20260330T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Bratislava:20260330T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T171111
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SUMMARY:How Do I Teach a COIL?
DESCRIPTION:Date: 30 March\, 2026Format: Online workshopAudience: Faculty members of the PIONEER Alliance \nDescription:On 30 March 2026\, Prof. Jacqueline Bürki from Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH) and Susanne Glaeser from the Center for Academic Development (ZLE) at TH Köln will deliver an online workshop titled “How do I teach a COIL?”. \nThe workshop is designed for faculty members interested in integrating Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) into their teaching and developing the skills needed to foster meaningful global collaboration in higher education. \nSign up by 30 January 2026! \nRegistration:👉 https://www.th-koeln.de/hochschule/pioneer-alliance-coil-workshop-online-develop-the-skills-to-bring-meaningful-global-collaboration-into-your-teaching_132040.php
URL:https://pioneer-alliance.eu/event/how-do-i-teach-a-coil/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTSTAMP:20260417T171111
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:UNIZA International Week 202618–22 May 2026 | University of Žilina\, Slovakia \nThe University of Žilina invites colleagues from partner institutions to join the International Week 2026\, taking place on the UNIZA campus from 18 to 22 May 2026. The event will focus on international and interdisciplinary exchange\, new ideas\, and strengthening cooperation across institutions. \nPlease note that the number of participants is limited\, and registration does not automatically guarantee acceptance. \nRegistration link: 6. International Week at the University of Žilina \nRegistration deadline: 30 March 2026 \nContact: \nInternational Office\, University of Žilina \nstaffweek@uniza.sk
URL:https://pioneer-alliance.eu/event/999957892/
LOCATION:University of Zilina\, Univerzitná 8215/1\, Žilina\, 01026\, Slovakia (Slovak Republic)
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTSTAMP:20260417T171111
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SUMMARY:PIONEER BIP – Transformative Engagement: Universities Catalyzing Vulnerable Neighborhood Regeneration
DESCRIPTION:  \n📅 Physical Activity: 15–19 June 2026📍 Venue: Paris – Champs-sur-Marne\, France \n⏰ Application Deadline:6 April 2026\, 13:00 \n🎯 Objectives:The programme aims to strengthen collaboration among students\, PhD candidates\, faculty members\, researchers\, and local stakeholders involved in community regeneration processes. \n📚 Subject Area:Human and Social Sciences \n💻 Virtual Activity: \n\n\n8 June 2026 \n\n\n29 June 2026 \n\n\n👥 Eligibility:Staff and students (final-year Master’s and PhD candidates) \n🎓 Recognition:Certificate equivalent to 3 ECTS \n📩 Contacts: \n\n\nThematic & Programme Information:Cathy Veil (cathy.veil@univ-eiffel.fr)Sylvie Mercier (sylvie.mercier@univ-eiffel.fr) \n\n\nApplication Process:Julien Boucly (julien.boucly2@univ-eiffel.fr)
URL:https://pioneer-alliance.eu/event/pioneer-bip-transformative-engagement-universities-catalyzing-vulnerable-neighborhood-regeneration/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260903
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260904
DTSTAMP:20260417T171111
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SUMMARY:Human-Centered Leadership for Sustainable Cities
DESCRIPTION:Date\n3 September + 29 September – 2 October\, 2026 \n  \nLocation\nAvans University of Applied Sciences\, Breda\, The Netherlands \n  \nOrganizer\nAvans University of Applied Sciences in collaboration with LAUREA and TH Köln \n  \nShort Description\nThis professional development programme explores how human-centered leadership can contribute to addressing complex societal challenges in cities. Through interactive sessions\, dialogue\, and collaboration\, participants will reflect on leadership approaches that emphasize empathy\, inclusion\, and innovation. \n  \nThe programme is organized within the context of the PIONEER Alliance\, a European university alliance working together on education\, research\, and innovation for sustainable and resilient cities. \n  \nTarget Audience\nProfessionals in leadership roles within educational settings. The programme is also open to individuals with significant leadership experience or those who take on informal leadership roles in education or related fields. \n  \nRegistration Info\nRegistration and programme details:\nhttps://human-centered-leadership2026.avans-evenementen.nl/ \n  \nContact Person\nContact | Human centered leadership 2026 \n  \nWebsite or More Info Link\nhttps://human-centered-leadership2026.avans-evenementen.nl/
URL:https://pioneer-alliance.eu/event/human-centered-leadership-for-sustainable-cities/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261003
DTSTAMP:20260417T171111
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SUMMARY:PIONEER Early Career Researchers Training School 2026
DESCRIPTION:📅 28 September – 2 October 2026📍 ’s-Hertogenbosch\, The NetherlandsFormat: Hybrid (8 hours online + 4 days on site)Host: Avans University of Applied Sciences\, in collaboration with ISTCE \n\nEvent highlights:\nAnnual PIONEER Training School for Early Career Researchers (ECRs) \nHybrid format to encourage international participation and mobility \nFocus on practice-based (applied) research aligned with SDG 11 – safe\, resilient and sustainable cities and regions \nStrong emphasis on transdisciplinary and impact-driven research \nCritical reflection on opportunities and challenges of Artificial Intelligence in research \nExploration of human–AI collaboration\, research ethics\, bias\, transparency and integrity \nInternational networking and research collaboration within the PIONEER Alliance \nEngagement with regional ecosystem partners and real-life co-creation projects in North Brabant \n\nTraining objectives:\n\nDevelop an understanding and skills of practice-based (applied) research methodologies\, driving SDG 11 impact-driven research\nCritically reflect on opportunities and threats of AI in Research\nFoster international networking & research collaboration\n\n\n🗓️ Application deadline: 15 April 2026 \nRegistration form PIONEER Training School – Fill out form \n\nFor a broad outline of the BIP PIONEER ECR Training School programme and schedule please click on the link below. \nProgramme and schedule \nFor further background information of the Pioneer ECR Training School click here \nParticipants are invited to contact their university to apply for Erasmus+ Mobility funding for this BIP training school (Staff mobility or Student Mobility for Studies). \nOverview hotels ‘s-Hertogenbosch \nHow to get to Avans – ‘s-Hertogenbosch \nPractical info \nContact:\nRobin Pereboom
URL:https://pioneer-alliance.eu/event/pioneer-early-career-researchers-training-school-2026/
LOCATION:Avans University in ‘s-Hertogenbosch
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261003
DTSTAMP:20260417T171111
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SUMMARY:Human-Centered Leadership for Sustainable Cities
DESCRIPTION:Date\n3 September + 29 September – 2 October\, 2026 \n  \nLocation\nAvans University of Applied Sciences\, Breda\, The Netherlands \n  \nOrganizer\nAvans University of Applied Sciences in collaboration with LAUREA and TH Köln \n  \nShort Description\nThis professional development programme explores how human-centered leadership can contribute to addressing complex societal challenges in cities. Through interactive sessions\, dialogue\, and collaboration\, participants will reflect on leadership approaches that emphasize empathy\, inclusion\, and innovation. \n  \nThe programme is organized within the context of the PIONEER Alliance\, a European university alliance working together on education\, research\, and innovation for sustainable and resilient cities. \n  \nTarget Audience\nProfessionals in leadership roles within educational settings. The programme is also open to individuals with significant leadership experience or those who take on informal leadership roles in education or related fields. \n  \nRegistration Info\nRegistration and programme details:\nhttps://human-centered-leadership2026.avans-evenementen.nl/ \n  \nContact Person\nContact | Human centered leadership 2026 \n  \nWebsite or More Info Link\nhttps://human-centered-leadership2026.avans-evenementen.nl/
URL:https://pioneer-alliance.eu/event/human-centered-leadership-for-sustainable-cities-2/
LOCATION:Avans University in ‘s-Hertogenbosch
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
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SUMMARY:XII Aesop Sustainable Food Planning Conference
DESCRIPTION:Iuav is pleased to announce the upcoming XII Aesop Sustainable Food Planning Conference\, to be held in Venice\, Italy\, from 21 to 24 October 2026. As in previous editions\, the conference aims to serve as a reference point for scholars\, doctoral students and practitioners who observe urban and territorial issues and dynamics related to food systems. \nThe theme of this edition will be Strengthening the values of food in times and spaces of fragility\, inspired by the unique geographical and socio-ecological context hosting the conference\, namely the Venice Lagoon. \nThe conference will be hosted at the IUAV University of Venice by Food Lab – food system and urban-territorial impacts lab\, a Iuav research group. \nThe call has just been published and will close on the 30 April 2026 \nThe call for papers and further details on the sessions will be available at the link: https://aesopsfp.wordpress.com/call-for-papers-and-submission-2/. \nPlease spread the word about this save the date and we look forward to seeing you in Venice!\nVenice 2026 AESOP SFP organizing team
URL:https://pioneer-alliance.eu/event/xii-aesop-sustainable-food-planning-conference/
LOCATION:IUAV\, Venice\, Italy
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