A New Research Platform for European Cities. The Pioneer Alliance on SDG11
2024-12-10 | European Parliament
We invite you to attend the event “A New Research Platform for European Cities. The Pioneer Alliance on SDG11”, organised by Università Iuav di Venezia in collaboration with the Veneto Region, to be held in Brussels on December 10, 2024.
The event will bring together experts, researchers, and institutions to examine the opportunities for research offered by the PIONEER Alliance, and engage in discussions and initiate collaborations in anticipation of new European funding and projects.
Program

Morning: Inaugural session at the European Parliament, with speeches from institutional and academic representatives. (language: Italian)
Afternoon: Thematic workshops and operational sessions at the Veneto Region’s office in Brussels. (language: English)
Conclusion: Networking Cocktail.

A detailed copy of the program is here.
Registration
Seats are limited for both the morning and afternoon events. We invite you to register at this link: https://forms.gle/g9hJeWaNFNE7gP5W9
To access the European Parliament, accreditation will be required. All details are available in the registration form.
Looking forward to your participation,

FULL PAPERS SUBMISSION: TRANSCOM, 16th International Scientific Conference on Sustainable, Modern, and Safe Transport
2025-01-10
TRANSCOM, International Scientific Conference on Sustainable, Modern, and Safe Transport, aims to establish and expand international contacts and cooperation. The main purpose of the conference is to provide young scientists with an encouraging and stimulating environment in which they present the results of their research to the scientific community. TRANSCOM has been organised regularly every other year since 1995. Between 160 and 400 young researchers and scientists regularly participate in the event.
The conference is organised for PhD students and young scientists up to the age of 35 and their tutors. Young workers are expected to present the results they had achieved.
More information available here.
CALL FOR PAPERS

Contact
To contact us for all support requests, please use the following details:

University of Zilina
Department for Science & Research
Univerzitna 8215/1
010 26 Zilina
Slovakia
e-mail: transcom@uniza.sk

Blended Intensive Programme (BIP)_ Cities Futures – Interdisciplinary Challenges_on-site course
2025-01-20 - 2025-01-24 | LISBON
Under the scope of the project InCITIES, ISCTE is organizing a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP)/school pilot entitled Cities Futures – Interdisciplinary Challenges, that will run from the end of October 2024 to January 2025.
Please find below the details of this BIP/school pilot:
What:

Cities Futures – Interdisciplinary Challenges, within the wider topic of Inclusive, Sustainable and Resilient Cities.
Based on the principles of the Learning by Developing (LbD) pedagogical model, the BIP/school pilot includes modules, but not only, on:
Futurism – cities foresight
Information, Data Visualization and Accessibility for User Decision Making
Design thinking for envisioning cities futures focused on the LbD challenges
Transport innovation – Sustainable Urban Development
Human centred Artificial Intelligence
Sensing mobility data
Intermediate presentations of the challenges proposed by the associated partners
Hackathon Future Cities From Vivid Reality: Inclusive and Sustainable and Challenges in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area

Where:

Hybrid format with the duration of 12 weeks: 9 online modules (2h each), followed by 1 week on-site (20h) .

When:

The ISCTE winter school pilot happens in the 1st semester of 2024-2025 academic year and is scheduled for end of October 2024 to January 2025.
The on-site course in Lisbon will be held on week of 20th to 24th of January 2025.

To Whom:

All educational levels – Target of at least 15 bachelor, master and/or PhD students, including some from partnering institutions (with Erasmus+ BIP travel and accommodation funding).
The maximum number of students is 30.
6 ECTS, i.e. the equivalent of 150 working hours, including reading, attending online and on-site course, related visits, and preparing contributions

Who:

ISCTE: Coordinator, host, and content provider;
LAUREA – LbD process support and content provider;
UNIZA – content provider

How:

ISCTE school pilot focuses on Interdisciplinary Challenges related to Cities Futures towards developing consciousness and agency for building Cities Futures.

Concrete and authentic real-life challenges proposed by the InCITIES Associated Partners: Comboios de Portugal, Wegenblocks, and Inovar Autismo, through putting in practice the LbD pedagogical model.

Participants will present the results in the final in-presence session of the Hackathon Future Cities From Vivid Reality: Inclusive and Sustainable and Challenges in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area.

More information:
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DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION “Higher education leadership in Europe – Empowering individuals and teams to drive institutional and societal transformation”
2025-01-31 | LAUREA, Finland
International Week
PIONEER professional development programme on “Higher education leadership in Europe – Empowering individuals and teams to drive institutional and societal transformation”

Are you excited to learn more about leadership in higher education in Europe? Do you want to develop your professional understanding of the subject? Are you interested in inspiring and motivating your colleagues and team members, stimulating their thinking and broadening their horizons for the greater good? Do you see potential for institutional change through leadership development at your own university?
If your answer is ‘yes’ to one or more of the above questions, then the Higher Education Leadership in Europe professional development programme is for you.
The programme is based on the idea that leadership – both as a field of study and as a practical skill – encompasses the ability of an individual, group or organisation to lead, influence or guide other individuals, teams or whole organisations, and in so doing influence societal developments.
Good leadership cares for staff members, enhances their social safety and well-being, and promotes diversity, equity, equality, inclusion and belonging.

For more information click here
Sign up

Registration Deadline for Tomas Bata University International Week 2025
2025-02-28 | UTB
We are pleased to invite you to the Tomas Bata University International Week 2025, which will take place from 7 to 11 April 2025 in Zlín, Czech Republic.
This exciting week is designed for International Office staff and academics involved in international relations, Erasmus+ programs, and student/staff mobility. The program will feature engaging discussions on internationalization, networking opportunities, and interactive workshops, alongside presentations from our five faculties:

Faculty of Technology
Faculty of Management and Economics
Faculty of Multimedia Communications
Faculty of Humanities
Faculty of Applied Informatics

The week also includes social activities, a creative workshop, a well-being session, and a trip to local sights, providing ample opportunities to connect, learn, and exchange ideas.
Participation is free of charge, and priority will be given to applicants from PIONEER institutions.
📅 Registration Deadline: 28 February 2025
👉 Register here: forms.office.com/Pages/Re…
If you are coming under Erasmus+ Staff Mobility for Training (STT), please use the registration form. For those planning to join under Erasmus+ Staff Mobility for Teaching (STA), kindly contact the relevant faculty coordinator.
Should you have any questions, feel free to contact us at staffexchange@utb.cz.
We look forward to welcoming you to Zlín!

PIONEER Festival at the University of Žilina (UNIZA)
2025-03-19 | University of Zilina, Univerzitná 8215/1, Žilina, 01026, Slovakia (Slovak Republic)
Invitation to the Intercultural Day at UNIZA

Blended Intensive Programme (BIP): "Exchanging Good Practices in the International Education Field"
2025-03-31 - 2025-04-04, 2025-05-13
Date: March-May 2025.
Dates On-site component: 31st March – 4 th April 2025 Virtual component: 13th May 2025 (parallel sessions: faculty and staff)

Organisation: UHU – University of Huelva ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon UTB – Tomas Bata University in Zlín
Description:
The University of Huelva organizes a BIP focused on international education both from an academic and institutional perspective. Staff from IO and lecturers interested in internationalization are welcomed to join this BIP. As a PIONEER Alliance member, the UHU will try to promote internalization (WP2) and outline an International Plan that establishes the common features among the PIONEER member institutions. With this BIP programme, the University of Huelva plans to design the implementation of a common strategy that will allow the Consortium members, as well as common universities and institutions, to work in an international model promoting not only the usual Erasmus+ Programme exchanges but also a possible staff scheme to foster the internationalization of its staff members.
Application period: closed

POSTERS SUBMISSION: TRANSCOM, 16th International Scientific Conference on Sustainable, Modern, and Safe Transport
2025-04-04
TRANSCOM, International Scientific Conference on Sustainable, Modern, and Safe Transport, aims to establish and expand international contacts and cooperation. The main purpose of the
conference is to provide young scientists with an encouraging and stimulating environment in which they present the results of their research to the scientific community. TRANSCOM has been organised regularly every other year since 1995. Between 160 and 400 young researchers and scientists regularly participate in the event.
The conference is organised for PhD students and young scientists up to the age of 35 and their tutors. Young workers are expected to present the results they had achieved.
Mor
e information available here.
CALL FOR PAPERS

Contact
To contact us for all support requests, please use the following details:

University of Zilina
Department for Science & Research
Univerzitna 8215/1
010 26 Zilina
Slovakia
e-mail: transcom@uniza.sk

Tomas Bata University International Week 2025
2025-04-11 | UTB
Tomas Bata University International Week 2025, which will take place from 7 to 11 April 2025 in Zlín, Czech Republic.
This exciting week is designed for International Office staff and academics involved in international relations, Erasmus+ programs, and student/staff mobility. The program will feature engaging discussions on internationalization, networking opportunities, and interactive workshops, alongside presentations from our five faculties:

Faculty of Technology
Faculty of Management and Economics
Faculty of Multimedia Communications
Faculty of Humanities
Faculty of Applied Informatics

The week also includes social activities, a creative workshop, a well-being session, and a trip to local sights, providing ample opportunities to connect, learn, and exchange ideas.
Participation is free of charge, and priority will be given to applicants from PIONEER institutions.
📅 Registration Deadline: 28 February 2025
👉 Register here: forms.office.com/Pages/Re…
If you are coming under Erasmus+ Staff Mobility for Training (STT), please use the registration form. For those planning to join under Erasmus+ Staff Mobility for Teaching (STA), kindly contact the relevant faculty coordinator.
Should you have any questions, feel free to contact us at staffexchange@utb.cz.
We look forward to welcoming you to Zlín!

Sustainable Global Competence in Swiss Higher Education Save the date: 15 & 16 May, 2025 in Lugano
2025-05-15 - 2025-05-16
Save the date: 15 & 16 May, 2025 in Lugano
Marking the end of our Movetia-funded project Developing a Sustainable Global Competence Certificate in Switzerland, the Swiss Global Competence Lab is excited to host an international
symposium entitled Sustainable Global Competence in Swiss Higher Education on 15 & 16 May, 2025, at SUPSI campus in Lugano. The symposium will bring together various stakeholders within higher education to explore the following topics related to global competence development: the role of theoretical concepts, multilingualism, and international exposure. We invite you to join us for an engaging event filled with plenary sessions, roundtable and panel discussions. Your participation will be invaluable as we work together to shape the future of global competence in higher education
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TRANSCOM, 16th International Scientific Conference on Sustainable, Modern, and Safe Transport
2025-05-21 - 2025-05-23 | SLOVAKIA

"Higher education leadership in Europe – Empowering individuals and teams to drive institutional and societal transformation"
2025-06-02 - 2025-06-06 | LAUREA, Finland

PIONEERing Leadership: A Collaborative Workshop for Transformation in Higher Education
2025-09-09 - 2025-09-10 | TH Köln, Germany
September 9-10, 2025 at TH Köln, Germany
More 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.
As 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.
TH Köln, Germany

BFH International Staff Week 2025
2025-11-24 - 2025-11-27 | BFH, Bern University of Applied Sciences, Bern, Switzerland
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”.

To programme and registration: BFH International Staff Week 2025

Expect 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.

Highlights in the programme include:
✔️ A keynote from Prof. Dr Christian Erik Pohl, TdLab at ETH Zurich, who will speak about “Real World Laboratories as learning opportunities”.
✔️ 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.
✔️ An opportunity to meet stakeholders from the BFH ecosystem during site visits on Thursday.
BFH 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.

Iuav International Staff Week 2025
2025-12-15 - 2025-12-18 | IUAV, Venice, Italy
European universities: opportunities and challenges
Iuav 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.
Up to 25 participants will be admitted.
Priority will be given to Pioneer partner universities.
PROGRAMME:
https://www.iuav.it/it/eventi/iuav-international-staff-week
Contacts
Global Learning Office
global.learning@iuav.it
+390412571756

Laurea International Week 2026 & PIONEER Festival
2026-01-26 - 2026-01-30 | LAUREA, Finland
📅 26–30 January 2026📍 Laurea University of Applied Sciences, FinlandCampuses: Tikkurila (26–27 Jan) & Leppävaara (28–30 Jan)
Event highlights:
Joint event with JobFest 2026 and the PIONEER Alliance Festival
Theme: Together towards a hope-centred future working life
Organised as Laurea begins its chairmanship of the PIONEER Alliance (2026)
Open to staff from partner institutions, students, and employers
Focus on international competence development, career prospects, and the role of hope and resilience in future working life
Networking opportunities between students, companies, and PIONEER partners
Presentations from partner universities at JobFest
Key speakers:
Dr. Mika Launikari – Laurea Local Coordinator for PIONEER
Mrs. Saara Suominen – Specialist, Company Cooperation
Mrs. Sini Aalto-Friman – Senior Specialist, International Services
Mrs. Riikka Lindholm – Head of International Services

🗓️ Registration deadline: 14 November 2025

PROGRAMME:
https://www.laurea.fi/en/current-topics/events/international-week/

Contacts
Sini Aalto-Friman
Specialist, International affairs
sini.aalto-friman@laurea.fi
Tel 09 8868 7622

How Do I Teach a COIL?
2026-03-30 09:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Bratislava)
Date: 30 March, 2026Format: Online workshopAudience: Faculty members of the PIONEER Alliance
Description: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?”.
The 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.
Sign up by 30 January 2026!
Registration:👉 https://www.th-koeln.de/hochschule/pioneer-alliance-coil-workshop-online-develop-the-skills-to-bring-meaningful-global-collaboration-into-your-teaching_132040.php

2026-05-18 - 2026-05-22 | University of Zilina, Univerzitná 8215/1, Žilina, 01026, Slovakia (Slovak Republic)
UNIZA International Week 202618–22 May 2026 | University of Žilina, Slovakia
The 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.
Please note that the number of participants is limited, and registration does not automatically guarantee acceptance.
Registration link: 6. International Week at the University of Žilina
Registration deadline: 30 March 2026
Contact:
International Office, University of Žilina
staffweek@uniza.sk

PIONEER Early Career Researchers Training School 2026
2026-09-28 - 2026-10-01 | Avans University in ‘s-Hertogenbosch
📅 28 September – 1 October 2026📍 ’s-Hertogenbosch, The NetherlandsFormat: Hybrid (8 hours online + 4 days on site)Host: Avans University of Applied Sciences, in collaboration with ISTCE

Event highlights:
Annual PIONEER Training School for Early Career Researchers (ECRs)
Hybrid format to encourage international participation and mobility
Focus on practice-based (applied) research aligned with SDG 11 – safe, resilient and sustainable cities and regions
Strong emphasis on transdisciplinary and impact-driven research
Critical reflection on opportunities and challenges of Artificial Intelligence in research
Exploration of human–AI collaboration, research ethics, bias, transparency and integrity
International networking and research collaboration within the PIONEER Alliance
Engagement with regional ecosystem partners and real-life co-creation projects in North Brabant

Training objectives:

Develop an understanding and skills of practice-based (applied) research methodologies, driving SDG 11 impact-driven research
Critically reflect on opportunities and threats of AI in Research
Foster international networking & research collaboration

🗓️ Application deadline: 1 April 2026

Contact:
Robin Pereboom

XII Aesop Sustainable Food Planning Conference
2026-10-21 - 2026-10-24 | IUAV, Venice, Italy
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.
The 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.
The conference will be hosted at the IUAV University of Venice by Food Lab – food system and urban-territorial impacts lab, a Iuav research group.
The call has just been published and will close on the 30 April 2026
The 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/.
Please spread the word about this save the date and we look forward to seeing you in Venice!
Venice 2026 AESOP SFP organizing team
