YUFE Diversity & Inclusivity
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D&I and YUFE
YUFE has a vision for diversity and inclusivity. This vision is at the core of our identity. It is the foundation on which we are built; a tangible message and thread that runs through the heart and mind of our Alliance.
Our diversity and inclusivity vision is:
- For all YUFE institutions to become, and be recognised as, leaders in diversity and inclusivity
- For YUFE to be a place of positive and open discourse around diversity and inclusivity
- For all YUFE institutions to have inclusive systems, structures, policies and procedures
- For the diversity in society to be reflected at all levels of YUFE institutions
- For all YUFE staff and students to be advocates for diversity and inclusivity and to inspire others to share the YUFE values
For an overview of our D&I Strategy, see the video developed by members of the YUFE community!
YUFE D&I Lecture Series
YUFE hosts a wide range of events which are open to everyone across the YUFE Alliance.
Among these is the YUFE D&I Lecture Series which promotes and celebrates D&I education and engagement across the YUFE community. We aim to showcase D&I in practice through speakers who are experts in their fields.
YUFE D&I lectures currently take place online and are open to all, with the target audience for each lecture specified in the details of each event.
Check out all the YUFE events, including the YUFE D&I Lecture Series, below.
Unlocking the Hidden Value: The Art of Valorization
Online Workshop
Abstract: Dr. Stephan Peters and Patric Machiels present a workshop on research valorization, transforming academic research into valuable outcomes. Learn strategies to effectively communicate findings, navigate funding opportunities, and drive positive change. Discover the art of distilling complex research into compelling narratives, bridging the gap between academia and stakeholders. Gain insights into funding and commercialization pathways, unlocking the hidden value within your research. Join this transformative workshop to maximize societal and economic impact, empowering researchers to make a difference. Unleash the potential of your research and embark on a journey of valorization.
Target audience: Staff.
Date and Time: 07 September 2023 12:00 – 15:00 CEST (AMST TIME)
Language: English
Register for this event through this link ›
7 September 2023
YUFE Open Days
Online Open Day
Abstract: How about enriching or topping-up your curriculum with courses across Europe? You decide which courses to take, where to take them, and whether to take them online or onsite. The online YUFE Open Days take place on 11 September, 18 October and 30 October (from 11:00-13:00 CET) and are open to all students that are currently enrolled in one of our ten YUFE partner universities.
You can register for the online YUFE Open Days via the following links:
- Online Open Day – 11 September 11:00-13:00 CET
- Online Open Day – 18 October 11:00-13:00 CET
- Online Open Day – 30 October 11:00-13:00 CET
Create your own curriculum with YUFE! With the Young Universities for the Future of Europe (YUFE) Alliance, you will get a chance to enrol in any courses in your field of interest. YUFE is different from any normal exchange in that it is student-centred, it allows you to choose and select your course. YUFE also allows you to combine courses and activities from different universities, so you don’t have to choose just one university. In additional to that, YUFE offers free language courses and multiple activities through which you will be able to engage with students, regions, companies and communities across Europe.
Curious? Join one of our upcoming online YUFE Open Days to learn more.
Target audience: Students.
Date and Time: 11 September 2023 11:00 – 13:00 CET
Language: English
Register for the event via this link ›
11 September 2023
YUFE Open Days
Online Open Day
Abstract: How about enriching or topping-up your curriculum with courses across Europe? You decide which courses to take, where to take them, and whether to take them online or onsite. The online YUFE Open Days take place on 11 September, 18 October and 30 October (from 11:00-13:00 CET) and are open to all students that are currently enrolled in one of our ten YUFE partner universities.
You can register for the online YUFE Open Days via the following links:
- Online Open Day – 11 September 11:00-13:00 CET
- Online Open Day – 18 October 11:00-13:00 CET
- Online Open Day – 30 October 11:00-13:00 CET
Create your own curriculum with YUFE! With the Young Universities for the Future of Europe (YUFE) Alliance, you will get a chance to enrol in any courses in your field of interest. YUFE is different from any normal exchange in that it is student-centred, it allows you to choose and select your course. YUFE also allows you to combine courses and activities from different universities, so you don’t have to choose just one university. In additional to that, YUFE offers free language courses and multiple activities through which you will be able to engage with students, regions, companies and communities across Europe.
Curious? Join one of our upcoming online YUFE Open Days to learn more.
Target audience: Students.
Date and Time: 18 October 2023 11:00 – 13:00 CET
Language: English
Register for the event via this link ›
18 October 2023
YUFE Open Days
Online Open Day
Abstract: How about enriching or topping-up your curriculum with courses across Europe? You decide which courses to take, where to take them, and whether to take them online or onsite. The online YUFE Open Days take place on 11 September, 18 October and 30 October (from 11:00-13:00 CET) and are open to all students that are currently enrolled in one of our ten YUFE partner universities.
You can register for the online YUFE Open Days via the following links:
- Online Open Day – 11 September 11:00-13:00 CET
- Online Open Day – 18 October 11:00-13:00 CET
- Online Open Day – 30 October 11:00-13:00 CET
Create your own curriculum with YUFE! With the Young Universities for the Future of Europe (YUFE) Alliance, you will get a chance to enrol in any courses in your field of interest. YUFE is different from any normal exchange in that it is student-centred, it allows you to choose and select your course. YUFE also allows you to combine courses and activities from different universities, so you don’t have to choose just one university. In additional to that, YUFE offers free language courses and multiple activities through which you will be able to engage with students, regions, companies and communities across Europe.
Curious? Join one of our upcoming online YUFE Open Days to learn more.
Target audience: Students.
Date and Time: 30 October 2023 11:00 – 13:00 CET
Language: English
Register for the event via this link ›
30 October 2023
YUFERING
How to start a business from scratch? - Online Workshop
Abstract: On June 26 15:00-17:00 GMT+1, Dr. Wilfred Germeraad will give a workshop on how to start a business from scratch.
The workshop will focus on the process of turning research ideas into successful companies. Attendees will be encouraged to think about how their own research could be translated into a viable business concept. The speaker Dr Wilfred Germeraad will share his own experiences and insights on what it takes to start and grow a successful business, highlighting the need for persistence, adaptability, and collaboration.
Target audience: Young researchers, Researchers who are interested to set up a company based on their research ideas
Date and Time: 26 June 2023, 15:00-17:00 (GMT+1)
Language: English
Register for this event through this form › and access the meeting through this Zoom link ›
26 June 2023
YUFERING
How to start a business from scratch? - Online Workshop
Abstract: On June 26 15:00-17:00 GMT+1, Dr. Wilfred Germeraad will give a workshop on how to start a business from scratch.
The workshop will focus on the process of turning research ideas into successful companies. Attendees will be encouraged to think about how their own research could be translated into a viable business concept. The speaker Dr Wilfred Germeraad will share his own experiences and insights on what it takes to start and grow a successful business, highlighting the need for persistence, adaptability, and collaboration.
Target audience: Young researchers, Researchers who are interested to set up a company based on their research ideas
Date and Time: 26 June 2023, 15:00-17:00 (GMT+1)
Language: English
Register for this event through this form › and access the meeting through this Zoom link ›
26 June 2023
YUFE Open Days
Online Open Day
Abstract: Sign up for the online YUFE OPEN DAY to hear more about the amazing learning opportunities you can pick from across Europe. YUFE offers a new way of studying in Europe, escalating your international experience while boosting your knowledge and skills. A journey which allows you to choose your own learning path whilst continuing your current study programme.
Target audience: Open to All.
Date and Time (CET): 21 March 2023 11:00 – 13:00 (CET)
Language: English
Register and get more information on this event through this link ›
21 March 2023
YUFE Open Days
Online Open Day
Abstract: Sign up for the online YUFE OPEN DAY to hear more about the amazing learning opportunities you can pick from across Europe. YUFE offers a new way of studying in Europe, escalating your international experience while boosting your knowledge and skills. A journey which allows you to choose your own learning path whilst continuing your current study programme.
Target audience: Open to All.
Date and Time (CET): 18 April 2023 11:00 – 13:00 (CET)
Language: English
Register and get more information on this event through this link ›
18 April 2023
YUFE Talkshows Series
Disruptive technologies: how to tame and use them
Abstract: Disruptive technologies or innovations have become a global buzzword based on a theory that explains why once successful companies that care about their customers and investors ’interests fail – precisely because they did what traditional business management science prescribes. According to the theory, disruptive technologies are changing the world and creating new business empires on the ruins of dinosaur predecessors. Although disruptive technology is rare, understanding it allows for better innovation management, targeting innovation activities, and significantly reducing failure. During the talk participants will learn the basics of disruptive innovation theory and how to identify which innovations customers want to pay for and how to organize business that encourages and does not jeopardize innovation. Is the electric car a disruptive innovation? Can a new technology endanger their business, regardless of whether they work in multinational companies, universities or just thinking about creating a startup? How to know if a scientific discovery contains a seed of a disruptive technology with a potential for a business success?
Speaker: Boris Golob, CEO, Step Ri Science and Technology Park of the University of Rijeka
Target audience: YUFE members, university communities, society in general
Date and Time (CET): Broadcast LIVE on 24 April 2023 at 16h CET.
Language: English
Register for the event through this link › before the 21st of April 2023
24 April 2023
YUFE D&I Grant
Thirteen innovative student-staff projects from across Europe have successfully secured funding from the YUFE Diversity and Inclusivity (D&I) Grants initiative.
Diversity and inclusivity is key to the YUFE Alliance (Young Universities for the Future of Europe) and a core value for all its members.
To explore how the Alliance could further explore diversity and inclusivity within YUFE, the D&I Grant scheme was launched to encourage innovative activities promoting diversity, inclusion and equity, in line with YUFE’s D&I promises and aims.
Find out more here about the 13 successful projects here: //bit.ly/3umyj8U/.
YUFE Diverse Perspectives Scheme
We are proud to boast a rich diversity of people within the YUFE community. However, within that broad diversity, some people will have faced similar challenges or had similar opportunities, which have shaped their lives. YUFE wants to support all its staff and students to reach their potential, whatever their background or experiences, and be able to thrive as their true selves in a safe and supportive environment.
The YUFE Diverse Perspectives initiative invites members of the YUFE community to share their stories, values and beliefs and the aspects of their identity that have helped them develop into the people they are today.
Would you like to share your story?
Download and fill in the form here ›