Roundtable Discussion Uni Antwerpen & Uni Bremen “Decolonise the Curricula”

YUFE D&I

Speaker: Prof. Dr. Gloria Wekker Uni Utrecht
Abstract: The processes of European colonization and its subsequent effects and influences upon academia will be explored and discussed in this public online event. This roundtable aims to examine and determine what ressources and structures are necessary for the decolonization process of university curricula within the YUFE network to begin.
Target audience: All students from the YUFE network and beyond
Date and Time (CET): 31 May 2022, 14:00-15:30
Language: English
Registration due date: 30 May 2022 23:59
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Creativity

Entrepreuneurial Talk Show

Speaker: University of Cyprus
Abstract: tbc
Target audience: Open to all
Date and Time (CET): May 2022

Craving life: Managing craving thoughts and addictive behaviors.

YUFE Academy

Speaker: Maria Karekla, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Cyprus
Abstract: Cravings are intense desires for using or consuming certain substances with the goal of feeling pleasure and satisfaction. They are a key component of addiction-related problems, including addictions to substances like tobacco, alcohol, and drugs. substance use, tobacco use, overeating). Individuals presenting with addictions often have difficulty managing cravings, although this is an inevitable aspect of experiencing substance use and other addictive behaviors. Difficulties involving cravings are associated with substantial distress, functional impairment, and low quality of life. Empirically supported practical strategies will be presented for managing cravings and addictive behaviors.
Target audience: Open to All
Date and Time (CET): 19 January 2022, 13:00
Language: English
Registration due date: 12 January 2022
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Antiracism at Colleges and Universities

D&I Lecture

Speaker: Mechtild Scott
Abstract:tbc
Target audience: Open to all
Date and Time (CET): 20 January 2022, 10:00 - 14:00
Language: English
Registration due date: 10 January 2022 (participants will be limited to 20 persons)

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Fat Hate, Discrimination Against Fat People

D&I Lecture

Speaker: Ira Schumann
Abstract:tbc
Target audience: Open to all
Date and Time (CET): 25 January 2022, 10:00 - 14:00
Language: English
Registration due date: 10 January 2022 (participants will be limited to 20 persons)

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Covid 19 pandemic and discriminations: the Council of Europe’s Guidelines on upholding equality and protecting against discrimination and hate during the Covid-19 pandemic and similar crises in the future

D&I Lecture

Speaker: Triantafillos Loukarelis (Chairman of the Steering Committee on Anti-Discrimination, Diversity and Inclusion (CDADI) of the Council of Europe and Direttore Generale, Presidenza del Consiglio dei Ministri, Dipartimento per le Pari Opportunità, UNAR -Ufficio Nazionale Antidiscriminazioni Razziali)
Abstract:The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 and its social and economic effects, hit people belonging to certain groups in a particularly hard way throughout Europe. Upholding equality and protecting against discrimination and hate during the pandemic, as well as other, similar types of crisis, are key aspects and central, regional and local authorities play an important role, as well as National Human Rights Institutions and Equality Bodies. A crisis often makes more visible longstanding inequalities that existed already before its outbreak. Institutions at all levels should tackle and eliminate the structural inequalities and disadvantages to increase resilience and preparedness to future crises.
Target audience: Open to all
Date and Time (CET): 25 January 2022, 15:00 - 16:00
Language: English
Registration due date: 24 January 2022

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The Intersections of Racism and Ableism

D&I Lecture

Speaker: Judy Gummich
Abstract:tbc
Target audience: Open to all
Date and Time (CET): 27 January 2022, 10:00 - 14:00
Language: English
Registration due date: 10 January 2022 (participants will be limited to 20 persons)

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Sexual & Gender Diversity

D&I Lecture

Speaker:Katharina Minka Gaber
Abstract:tbc
Target audience: Open to all
Date and Time (CET): 11 February 2022, 10:00 - 14:00
Language: English
Registration due date: 10 January 2022 (participants will be limited to 20 persons)

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What biobanking is all about? Why investing in biobanking is investment in healthier societies?

YUFE Academy

Speaker: Constantinos Deltas, Professor in Medical School, University of Cyprus and Director BioBank Cyprus
Abstract: Biobanks are biorepositories of data and biological material, which are contributed voluntarily by fellow citizens. Donors are people like you and me who decide totally on a voluntary and altruistic basis to donate blood and information about their health status that can be used anonymously for a variety of research studies aimed at discovering new knowledge about diseases, improving disease diagnosis and treatment through promoting innovative medicines. Archived material of high quality can be used by scientists around the world for genetics or epidemiological studies in disparate fields of medicine, and anticipating high societal impact in terms of the benefit to many.
Target audience: Open to All
Date and Time (CET): 25 February 2022, 11:00 – 12:00
Language: English
Registration due date: 11 February 2022
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Find your best idea: tools and practical case

Entrepreuneurial Talk Show

Speaker: David Hernández, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Manager, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.
Abstract: Creativity is the first step to find new ideas but is also important being able to choose the best of them. In the first hour, you will be shown tools to assess your ideas and you will be able to put them into practice with your group. The second hour is a workshop for YUFE students.
Target audience: Open to all
Date and Time (CET): 25 February 2022, 10:00 - 13:00
Language: English
Registration due date: 23 February 2022

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University Global Coalition

YUFE @ UN Sustainable Development Goals Action and Awareness Week

Speaker: Dr. Daniela Trani, Magdalena Kohl, Paulen Decorte, George Apeitos, Prof. Celia López-Ongil
Abstract: The University Global Coalition, in partnership with the State University of New York, is proud to declare February 28 - March 4, 2022 UN Sustainable Development Goals Action and Awareness Week. The purpose of this week is to promote awareness of the SDGs among students, faculty, and staff in higher education and inspire them to take action in furtherance of the goals on their campuses and in their local community. YUFE representatives will present how YUFE promotes SDGs and how the SDGs are interwoven in the YUFE project.
Target audience: Open to All
Date and Time (CET): 28 February 2022, 16:00 – 17:00
Language: English
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Online OPEN DAY | YUFE Student Journey

YUFE Student Journey

Speaker: Students and Staff from the YUFE community
Abstract: The YUFE Student Journey offers you the opportunity to create your own learning path and broaden your European horizon. Are you interested in the YUFE Student Journey? Are you thinking of enriching your degree programme with courses and activities from 10 universities across Europe? Sign up and meet YUFE. During the Open Day we will inform you about the upcoming YUFE Student Journey application period (4-24 April 2022) and about the multiple opportunities YUFE has to offer you. For more information about the YUFE Student Journey here ›
Target audience: Students enrolled in one of the Universities in the YUFE Alliance, with a minimal B2 proficiency level in English
Date and Time (CET): Monday 28 March 2022, 11:30 – 13:30
Language: English
Registration due date: 25 March 2022
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Embracing intersectionality to action EDI in teaching and learning: Towards transformative praxis in Global Public health

D&I Lecture

Speaker: Prof. Anuj Kapilashrami, Professor in Global Health Policy and Equity and Director of Global Engagement & Partnerships in the School of Health & Social Care at University of Essex
Abstract: Recent developments have brought concerns around EDI centre-stage in UK HE, establishing the imperative for making education more inclusive. Yet, practical examples of inclusion continue to tackle injustices in silos, in terms of individual-focused protected characteristics, and fail to interrogate the long-standing colonial legacies of injustices. Intersectionality offers a promising departure from the above approach. Despite the popularity of intersectional thinking in HE, operationalising it to transform EDI policy and practice in organisations is not straightforward, and fraught with critical challenges and difficult conversations.Following a brief introduction to the role of intersectional thinking in EDI, this talk will share the presenter’s experience of developing and implementing an intersectionality-informed EDI framework to design and teach a MSc programme in Global Public Health.
Target audience: Open to All
Date and Time (CET): 1 April 2022, 13:00 – 14:30
Language: English
Registration due date: 31 March 2022
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What about a PhD at YUFE? (part II)

YUFE Academy

Speaker: Various speakers
Abstract: In Autumn 2021, the first part of the YUFE Academy event ‘What about a PhD (at YUFE)?’ was organised.This part focused on informing students about doing a PhD. Now, we are happy to announce the second part of this event, which will be hosted in Spring 2022! Two selected candidates from each YUFE-institution will be invited to the University of Antwerp. In Antwerp, students will attend sessions and engage in workshops designed to help them in shaping their research proposal on European Identity. The event offers potential PhD-candidates the unique opportunity to learn from experts on European Identity and grant writing. Please ensure to check promptly the prerequisites to your registration on our website to finish your application in time. More information can be found on the following website.

Target audience: Final-year Master Students; Early-Stage Researchers
Date and Time (CET): 28 April 2022 - 29 April 2022
Language: English
Registration due date: 6 March 2022 23:59
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