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Sustainable building – from theory to practice
Part of the Lecture Series: Give earth a chance – paths to sustainable living
Speaker: Matti Buyle (University of Antwerp), Jona Michiels (Van Roey)
Abstract: We all know that the built environment’s sustainability should increase to reach climate targets. But how to achieve this? This presentation combines academic insights with concrete innovative examples from industry. Where the first stresses the importance of quantitative assessment techniques to support informed decision making, the latter shows that slowly but surely things are moving in today’s building practice.
Target audience: Open to All.
Date and Time (CET): 12 October 2022 from 17:00 – 18:30 CET Online
Language: English
Registration due date: 12 October 2022
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12 October 2022
Sustainable tourism for sustainable society
Part of the Lecture Series: Give earth a chance – paths to sustainable living
Speaker: Juho Pesonen (PhD) (University of Eastern Finland)
Abstract: Tourism is one of the largest industries in the world. It is also an indicator of our society in many ways. There is a dire need for the society to rapidly become environmentally friendly, even regenerative, while at the same time taking into account economic and socio-cultural sustainability. This pressure is changing tourism. In this webinar the main aspects of sustainability are examined in the tourism context. This elaborates how tourism as an industry can provide pathways for the whole society to become sustainable in the long run.
Target audience: Open to All.
Date and Time (CET): 19 October 2022 from 17:00 – 18:30 CET Online
Language: English
Registration due date: 19 October 2022
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19 October 2022
The Impact of environmental degradation on human migrations
Part of the Lecture Series: Give earth a chance – paths to sustainable living
Speaker: Dr hab. Marcin Świtoniak (Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń)
Abstract: The lecture is a richly illustrated journey from prehistoric times to the present day, answering a few fundamental questions important from the point of view of current environmental changes
• How did soil cover influence the rise and fall of great civilizations?
• Are the soil resources finite?
• How does Anthropocene scalp the Earth?
• Who are the environmental refugees and how much are they connected with soil degradation?
The presentation will show the effects of environmental degradation from ancient Mesopotamia to the contemporary problems of the Sahel zone. The causes of the disappearance of the Aral Lake, the formation of Dust Bowls and the floods in the Far East and Central America will also be shown. Examples of ways to deal with the above environmental problems will also be shown.
Target audience: Open to All.
Date and Time (CET): 26 October 2022 from 17:00 – 18:30 CET Online
Language: English
Registration due date: 26 October 2022
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26 October 2022
Sustainable development and poverty reduction – interconnected causes, multidisciplinary research and integrated policies
Part of the Lecture Series: Give earth a chance – paths to sustainable living
Speaker: Esteban Nicolini (PhD) (University Carlos III of Madrid)
Abstract: The first two decades of the 20th century have challenged the ways in which the global scientific and political communities define their goals and paradigms. The new scenario incorporates an increasing amount of evidence on unexpected consequences of the complex interactions between human actions and environmental changes. Sustainable development is not only a useful idea to define common goals and expectations (embodied in the SDGs) but it also represents a substantial departure from many traditional scientific methodologies and political designs. One of its main innovations is the multidisciplinary approach. In this talk, we will discuss how the very well-known economic goals of reducing poverty and inequality are substantially transformed when they are understood together with other complementary non-economic goals like preserving biodiversity and mitigating climate change.
Target audience: Open to All.
Date and Time (CET): 9 November 2022 from 17:00 – 18:30 CET Online
Language: English
Registration due date: 9 November 2022
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9 November 2022
How climate change drives biodiversity loss – and how to counteract it
Part of the Lecture Series: Give earth a chance – paths to sustainable living
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Martin Diekmann (University of Bremen)
Abstract: The earth currently experiences a loss of species richness – biodiversity – at an unprecedented speed. This biodiversity crisis also applies to Germany and other parts of Europe. The drivers of this change are manifold: the loss of natural habitats, more intensive land use, the application of pesticides and too many fertilizers, but increasingly also climate change. There is growing evidence that plants and animals are already responding to altered regimes of temperature and rainfall, and will increasingly do so in the near future.
The presentation will highlight the main changes in biodiversity and their underlying causes, using data from both long-term observations and experiments, looking at plants, but also birds, insects and other animal groups. Although the net effects of climate change on plants and animals are negative, some species may profit from the changes – and a conclusion of the talk will be that it is not too late to take counteracting measures to halt biodiversity loss.
Target audience: Open to All.
Date and Time (CET): 16 November 2022 from 17:00 – 18:30 CET Online
Language: English
Registration due date: 16 November 2022
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16 November 2022
Online OPEN DAY – YUFE Student Journey
Speaker: Various
Abstract: YUFE, an Alliance of 10 European Universities, has got amazing opportunities for you, if you are a student registered at one of the YUFE partner universities, to enrich your degree programme with courses and activities from universities across Europe.
- Are you thinking of enriching your degree programme with courses and activities from universities across Europe? Pick and choose for yourself how many, and when to take these courses? Either online or onsite!
- During the OPEN DAY we will inform you about the upcoming YUFE Student Journey application period (12 September-30 October 2022) and about the multiple opportunities YUFE has to offer you.
Target audience: Students enrolled in partner universities of the YUFE Alliance.
Date and Time (CET): 12 September 2022 from 11:30-13:30 cest Online
Language: English
Registration due date: 8 September 23:59 cest
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12 September 11:30-13:30 cest
Online OPEN DAY – YUFE Student Journey
Speaker: Various
Abstract: YUFE, an Alliance of 10 European Universities, has got amazing opportunities for you, if you are a student registered at one of the YUFE partner universities, to enrich your degree programme with courses and activities from universities across Europe.
- Are you thinking of enriching your degree programme with courses and activities from universities across Europe? Pick and choose for yourself how many, and when to take these courses? Either online or onsite!
- During the OPEN DAY we will inform you about the upcoming YUFE Student Journey application period (12 September-30 October 2022) and about the multiple opportunities YUFE has to offer you.
Target audience: Students enrolled in partner universities of the YUFE Alliance.
Date and Time (CET): 11 October 2022 from 11:30-13:30 cest Online
Language: English
Registration due date: 9 October 23:59 cest
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11 October 11:30-13:30 cest
YUFE BIP ‘Building Open Programmes in Education at a European Level’
Speaker: VariousAbstract: This YUFE blended intensive programme (BIP) intends:
- to explore the principle of Open Programmes in education
- to identify lessons learned from past experiences including setting up Open Programmes in a traditionally disciplinary setting
- to learn more about the role of assessing and evaluating, and teaching to students in a 2nd language
- to strengthen the integration of online education within Open Programmes
- to discuss challenges and hurdles.
Date and Time (CET): 26 September - 30 September 2022, On-site; 10, 14, 17, 21 October Online
Language: English
Registration due date: 4 Sep 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
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Past Events
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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