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
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

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

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 BIP – Transformative Engagement: Universities Catalyzing Vulnerable Neighborhood Regeneration
2026-06-15 - 2026-06-19
📅 Physical Activity: 15–19 June 2026📍 Venue: Paris – Champs-sur-Marne, France
⏰ Application Deadline:6 April 2026, 13:00
🎯 Objectives:The programme aims to strengthen collaboration among students, PhD candidates, faculty members, researchers, and local stakeholders involved in community regeneration processes.
📚 Subject Area:Human and Social Sciences
💻 Virtual Activity:

8 June 2026

29 June 2026

👥 Eligibility:Staff and students (final-year Master’s and PhD candidates)
🎓 Recognition:Certificate equivalent to 3 ECTS
📩 Contacts:

Thematic & Programme Information:Cathy Veil (cathy.veil@univ-eiffel.fr)Sylvie Mercier (sylvie.mercier@univ-eiffel.fr)

Application Process:Julien Boucly (julien.boucly2@univ-eiffel.fr)

Human-Centered Leadership for Sustainable Cities
2026-09-03
Date
3 September + 29 September – 2 October, 2026

Location
Avans University of Applied Sciences, Breda, The Netherlands

Organizer
Avans University of Applied Sciences in collaboration with LAUREA and TH Köln

Short Description
This 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.

The 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.

Target Audience
Professionals 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.

Registration Info
Registration and programme details:
https://human-centered-leadership2026.avans-evenementen.nl/

Contact Person
Contact | Human centered leadership 2026

Website or More Info Link
https://human-centered-leadership2026.avans-evenementen.nl/

PIONEER Early Career Researchers Training School 2026
2026-09-28 - 2026-10-02 | Avans University in ‘s-Hertogenbosch
📅 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

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: 15 April 2026
Registration form PIONEER Training School – Fill out form

For a broad outline of the BIP PIONEER ECR Training School programme and schedule please click on the link below.
Programme and schedule
For further background information of the Pioneer ECR Training School click here
Participants are invited to contact their university to apply for Erasmus+ Mobility funding for this BIP training school (Staff mobility or Student Mobility for Studies).
Overview hotels ‘s-Hertogenbosch
How to get to Avans – ‘s-Hertogenbosch
Practical info
Contact:
Robin Pereboom

Human-Centered Leadership for Sustainable Cities
2026-09-29 - 2026-10-02 | Avans University in ‘s-Hertogenbosch

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
