A roar went through the crowd when this video was shown on the big screen:
Our colleagues at IMT are hosting the next Student Conference at IMT Nord Europe in 2025
However, first things first; From 30 June to 4 July TU Wien welcomed more than 180 students from all EULiST partner universities. Additionally, more than 30 speakers and volunteers helped make the conference a success.
Participants enjoyed several workshops sessions and a social programme besides the opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful cities in the world. TU Wien’s very own Shabnam Tauböck, Gergely Rakoczi, Florina Piroi, Tomasz Miksa, Filip Kovacevic, Gregor Fischer and the TU Wien Career Center contributed to six workshops, representing more than a fifth of workshops.
More information on the workshop held by Florina Piroi and Tomasz Miksa here.
Many participants mentioned the pitch sessions and EULiST Fair as their highlights. There participants had the opportunity to present the topics they are passionate about. From an array of different titles like “Is real science behind TV shows?”, “Levitated nanoparticles as super precision sensors” and “Electric Powertrain for Small Aircrafts” students could present their work within their job, research or volunteering to other students, following the motto of “From students for students”. The EULiST Fair gave the concept of pitch sessions a twist. Here participants (and some speakers) presented their work in the form of posters and other hands-on materials. Onlookers had the opportunity to engage the originators.
The key note lecture showed the interdisciplinarity on offer during the conference. First Frank Piplat from the European Parliament Liaison Office in Vienna gave a speech and answered questions from participants in an extensive Q&A session. Then Peter Lorenz an acclaimed Austrian architect delved into urban planning and architecture. Peter Lorenz's lecture marked the final event of the first EULiST Student Conference.
All in all, both EULiST and TU Wien profited from the Student Conference in multiple ways. Creating a network that identifies with EULiST and is eager to be engaged. Task groups in WP 2 and WP 3 could collect insights on what students think in their matter. Vienna and TU Wien showcased what they have going for them which includes very engaged and bright students, which is, among other things, bright, research-oriented students with both a beautiful campus and city.
Thank you
The EULiST Student Board and the organizing committee I would like to thank TU Wien, especially the Rectorate, TU Wien Career Center, International Office, the Student Union at TU Wien (HTU) and Metal Technology Austria for making this event happen.
Furthermore, we extend a special shout out to the people involved in the organization.
Volunteer main organisers: Konstantina Giannakopoulou (NTUA), Georges Salko (STU), Thomas Auguste (IMT) and Simon Los (TU Wien)
TU Wien staff: Lisa Marx, Gregor Fischer, Juliana De Mello Castro Giroletti, Chris Schubert and Francesco Davydovych
On-site volunteers: Jasmin Krüger (LUH), Anahita Nouri Langroudi (UNIVAQ), Katarína Rovenská (BUT), Hana Hálová (BUT), Aitana Velasco (URJC), Luis Fanjul (URJC), Niilo Hendonlin (LUT) and Robin Karlsson (LUT)
Developments
- An EULiST Support Office at TU Wien for roughly 50 project participants. 2.5 full-time-equivalent colleagues coordinate and support EULiST efforts at TU Wien.
- The Code of Conduct was finalised and approved in April. Together with the Consortium Agreement, which is about to be finished, these form the cornerstone for a future EULiST legal entity.
- TU Wien does advocate for an EULiST-branded integrated communication. We expect an initial agreement during the upcoming General Assembly.
- Micro-credentials form an integral part of EULiST's strategy in teaching and learning. A task force led by Leibniz University Hannover and TU Wien is working on this concept's technical and conceptual design.
- Together with Leibniz University Hannover and Technische Informationsbibliothek (based in Hannover), TU Wien concluded the first deliverable by creating an inventory of catalogue and data services at EULiST partners. This deliverable is the first step in creating an EULiST Open Knowledge Hub.
- The upcoming winter semester will see the start of TU Wien and Leibniz University Hannover's joint Double Degree Programme in Computer Science and Logic and Computation.
Student Conference at TU Wien
From 30 June to 4 July, TU Wien is hosting the EULiST Student Conference. Application numbers well exceeded the 200 available spots. More than 70 TU Wien students applied to take part. From TU Wien's side, Lisa Marx manages proceedings on the ground while the EULiST Student Board sets up a programme with partners locally and abroad. The main contributors are Georgy Salko (STU), Konstantina Giannakopoulou (NTUA) and Thomas Auguste (IMT).
TU Wien member EULiST Advisory Council
TU Wien presented their candidate for the EULiST Advisory Council. Marianne Heiß has held various roles in advisory councils and formed part of the board of directors of various prestigious companies.
The advisory council is a newly formed body within EULiST. It has its first meeting at the General Assembly in Brno. The goal is to consult EULiST bodies on their long-term strategy and projects.
by AnnaFelicitas.Beyen is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
EULiST General Assembly in Brno
From 22 to 24 May, the EULiST General Assembly is taking place at Brno University of Technology. TU Wien's delegation is comprised of 16 representatives who are joining meetings of all governing and coordinating bodies of EULiST. Due to the proximity to Brno, TU Wien's delegates are employing a rotation in attendance.
Effective Student Participation Blended Intensive Programme
Information
In the scope of EULiST, our colleagues from Institut Mines-Télécom are organising a Blended Intensive Program (BIP) around "Effective Student Participation". A BIP is an academic course with 3 ECTS (recognition is subject to your dean of academic affairs), which consists of online parts and an on-campus part. The following topics are part of this BIP:
- Communication skills and interculturality
- Association management, including project and financial management
- Leadership development and fostering cultural and social awareness
- Autonomous learning techniques and the use of technology
- Insights on active citizenship and social inclusion initiatives
Traditionally, emphasis is placed on group work, presentations, and discussion. During the on-campus part, social events are organised for further exchange.
Participants from TU Wien are supported via an Erasmus grant. The hosts provide the lunches and social/cultural programmes.
When?
The online part takes place on individual days from 1 to 19 July 2024. The on-campus part happens from 19 to 24 August in Alès, Southern France (arrival is on 18 August).
Requirements?
- Participation in all parts of the program
- English on B2 level
- Enrolment as an ordinary student at Bachelor, Master or PhD level
- Experience in student associations (Buddynetwork, BEST, Racing Team …) or elected student representative positions (HTU, Fachschaften)
Application?
Please send your application until 24 May at 6 pm to gregor.fischer@tuwien.ac.at. It should contain the following:
- Proof of English B2 (Certificate or enrolment/diploma certificate in an English academic program)
- Letter of motivation outlining aspirations and expectations
- Optional: Letter of recommendation from a supervisor (be it in studies or representational work)
For any open questions, please contact: gregor.fischer@tuwien.ac.at
Upcoming Events
- 21 May: Work Package 3 meets at TU Wien
- 22 to 24 May: EULiST General Assembly at BUT
- 30 June to 4 July: EULiST Student Conference at TU Wien
- 19 to 24 August: Blended Intensive Programme "Effective Student Participation" at IMT
- 3 December: International Day at TU Wien
Madrid Staff Week
From 26 to 29 February, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (URJC) invited EULiST and overseas partners to an International Staff Week. The emphasis was put on getting to know URJC. TU Wien's 15-person delegation was treated to three campus visits, all located outside the city of Madrid.
Highlights were the Faculty of Arts and Humanities in Aranjuez, the aeronautic hangar, and the sports facilities in Fuenlabrada. Nonetheless, the representative halls at Mostoles and Aranjuez were no less impressive. Considering the focus laid on team building activities and showcasing the host university, time for formal meetings was in short supply. Still, colleagues expressed their gratitude for an opportunity to engage with their counterparts. Within the fast-paced programme, a few additional ad-hoc meetings were organised to tackle open questions leftover from initial meetings. A communication plan presented by URJC was heavily discussed by participants. Introductions by URJC's overseas partners gave a glimpse into universities in the Americas, Africa, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The hosts certainly spared no effort in exhibiting Madrid and its cultural features. This culminated in a tour through Madrid's prestigious Museo del Prado, followed by a dinner accompanied by a string quintet from URJC's own orchestra. Furthermore, URJC showed its alliance-leading capabilities in creating EULiST branded merchandise. Finally, on behalf of TU Wien's delegation, we would like to thank URJC's organising team (Juan Manuel, Elena, and Paloma, just to name a few) for a wonderful week.
Impressions
Student Board Meeting LUT
After a meeting in Madrid in parallel with Staff Week proved not viable, the student board sought an alternative host. Lappeenranta University of Technology kindly offered to accommodate student representatives. Eventually, 14 delegates from eight member universities met from 22 to 24 February. They discussed a range of topics, including the Student Conference, The road map and PR-related matters. Arguably, the most important decision taken was to define the pronunciation of EULiST. "Youlist" won decisively over "e-u-list".
Actually, icy roads and paths proved to be the toughest obstacle faced during the meeting. Otherwise, participants were treated to a wonderful room overlooking the snowy LUT campus. On one occasion, city representatives invited the student board for a reception in the town hall, where the benefits of EULiST for Lappeenranta were discussed. Additionally, a glimpse into Finnish student culture formed an integral part of the programme. This included the Finnish equivalents of TU Wien's Fachschaften, which were carefully inspected by the Austrian delegates. Naturally, a visit to Finland wouldn't be complete without some time at the sauna. This particular one was beautifully located by Lake Saimaa, Europe's fourth biggest natural lake.
The TU Wien delegation, formed by Simon, Ramon, and Gregor, expresses their gratitude to LUT and our colleagues Niilo and Robin, who did a fantastic job hosting us and putting up an amazing programme.
Impressions
General Assembly 2024
22 to 24 May EULiST's General Assembly is going to take place at Brno University of Technology. The first draft programme is available on coLAB. Invitations were extended to TU Wien EULiST members. All decision making bodies, that is Governing, Management, and Student Board, are going to meet in Brno, marking the first half year of EULiST's funding period. Furthermore, the advisory council will conduct its inaugural meeting, voting on a chair. Finally, our partner in Brno is going to take the chance and showcase their university and city to the alliance.
Dates
- 11 April: Uniko Conference "Karrierewege in der Wissenschaft und Research Assessment"
- 6th Jour Fixe 17 April 2024
- Student Board EULiST Day 9 May 2024
- 7th Jour Fixe 16 May 2024
- General Assembly 22 - 24 May 2024
- 8th Jour Fixe 12 June 2024
- EULiST Student Conference 30 June to 4 July 2024
Due to some requests, you will find all EULiST WP and Task Group meetings in the EULiST Sharepoint Calendar to ensure that all task group members or their deputies (in case of absence) can attend attend the meetings. The link is published in coLAB EULiST TU Wien Calender permanently and maintained.
Thank you very much,
Chris Schubert
Lead - EULiST Project TU Wien
Dear EULiST colleagues and followers, before reporting on this month's news I want to take the opportunity to wish you Happy Holidays from the entire TU Wien EULiST team. May you find some time for the important things in life and an opportunity to relax.
EULiST Jour Fixe
On 13 December the 3rd Jour Fixe took place in the Bibliothek Vortragsraum. Links to the slides, additional remarks and a report from the Alliance Conference in Barcelona are here: Documents and Links EULiST
Summaries for the Governing Board Kick-off and a EULiST onepager you find there as well.
The 4th Jour Fixe will take place on 15 February 8:15 until 10:00. The location will be announced later.
EULiST Student Conference
The Student Board is working on an EULiST student conference which is part of the EULiST road map as well. The set-up is for a number of students from all partner universities to meet a few days during summer. During the conference various topics will be discussed within panels. The topics shall be related to challenges and questions within the scope of EULiST.
Meetings with the coordination office have been taking place and a working group was formed. From TU Wien, Simon Los is heavily involved in this working group. Currently, the group is looking for a host university to explore further budget and financing opportunities. Further tasks on the way are determining selection criteria and setting the contents of the conference.
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Next meetings
- 22 December at 9:30 Task 2.1
- 8 January at 9:30 Work Package 2
- 10 January at 13:00 Task 1.1
- 16 January at 15:30 Work Package 1
- 15 February at 8:15 TU Wien Jour Fixe
- 21 - 25 February Student Board Meeting in Lappeenranta
- 26 - 29 February Staff Week in Madrid
- 22-24 May General Assembly in Brno
February Staff Week Madrid
From 26 to 29 February 2024 URJC is organising an International Staff Week in Madrid.
The Staff Week is designed with two main objectives, on the one hand for the different staff members of your institutions to meet their counterparts, to present the potential and capabilities of each institution, and on the other hand, to meet partners of Global South and look for potential lines of collaboration aligned with EULiST. The agenda shall follow in the coming weeks.
To participate please register here until 22 November 2023.
Student Activity
After the General Assembly the Student Board had several meetings online. Furthermore, a short-term opportunity to attend the Staff Week in Bratislava arose. Over three days up to eight members worked on questions like "What would make EULiST a success in four years?" or "What marks an European Student?". Results were presented to other Staff Week participants. This presentation included a roadmap of activities and goals for the coming four years. In an important step, the governance of the student board was formalised too.
Remarkably, the student board has had four online/hybrid meetings and one in presence meeting since June 2023. This makes it one of the most active groups within EULiST. Consequently, the student board also brought up the issue of secured funding for travel and accommodation costs during EULiST and SB activities.
SB Staff Week presentation (pptx in SharePoint)
During the Governing Board Kick-Off five representatives from the Student Board were present in Hannover. Again we could present our vision to delegates from member universities, three from TU Wien. Special attention deserves the student conference which was included in the operational plan. The student board is establishing a working group to make the student conference happen in summer 2024. After remarks from the SB the governing board decided to expand the advisory council by two student board nominees. Finally, SB members could meet their current and future delegates from Leibniz University Hannover.
TU Wien Student Board members
- Pia-Marie Graves
- Ramon Rigal
- Simon Los
- Gregor Fischer
Jour Fixe 13 December 2023
The next Jour Fixe is scheduled for 8:15 on 13 December 2023 in the library Vortragssaal.
III Internationalization Conference URJC
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos is organising its third Conference on Internationalization in Madrid on 29 and 30 November 23. The event can be also followed via live stream.
The first day is conducted in English, while the second day consists of Spanish sessions.
Highlight on the first day is at 5 pm a panel discussion including a member of TU Wien Alumni Club's executive management. Silke Cubert is going to discuss with two other alumnis about the value of international experience during a PhD.
Further information on the event
Next Meetings
- Coordination Office: 20 November 9:00 to 11:00 CET
- Project Steering Committee: 24 November 12:00 to 14:00
Management Board and Project Steering Committee: 19 December 16:00 - 18:00
- Task 5.5 and PR Unit and Coordination Office: 30 November 10:30 to 12:00
- Task 5.5 and PR Unit: 4 December 10:30 to 12:00
Task 5.5 and PR Unit and Coordination Office: 13 December 9:00 to 10:30
- Work Package 2: 23 November tbc.
Work Package 4: 15 December tbc.
- Task 1.1: 7 December 14:00 to 15:30
- Task 1.1: 10 January 13:00 to 14:30
- Task 1.1: 14 February 10:00 to 11:30
- Task 1.1: 13 March 10:00 to 11:30
- Task 1.1: 10 April 10:00 to 11:30
Dear EULiST colleagues at TU Wien,
TU Wien EULiST coLab
A bit later as promised but finally we are ready to go. I have the pleasure to present you the new EULiST space in coLab. A short introduction to the individual pages is at the end of this post.
I would ask you to subscribe to this blog. For that please press the Watch this Blog button on the top right corner of the blog overview.
All pages are still in an early stage and shall over time be filled with more content. At the same time the purpose of this space is to coordinate internal TU Wien activities. For EULiST activities concerning not just TU Wien the SharePoint is the source of information. Should you have negative or positive feedback let me, Gregor Fischer, know. I'm eager to improve this space so everyone finds the information they need.
Minutes 2nd TUW Jour Fixe
The minutes for the Jour Fixe last week are uploaded in Documentation.
E-Mail signature
As mentioned by Paolo during the Jour Fixe, we ask you to include the EULiST logo in your email signature. Additionally, an indication of the pronouns you prefer and the languages you speak is desired. You find the EULiST logos in Documentation. You find an example in use at the end of this post.
People Directory
You may already know the People Directory. Meanwhile, a new column has been added where you can indicate whether your task group has been active already. Furthermore, we remind you to remark the languages you speak, if you haven't done so already.
Introduction Pages coLab
Start Page
On the start page you find links to the public EULiST sites of TU Wien and the alliance. Furthermore, an explanaton of the EULiST alliance and the European Universities Initiative is provided.
People Directory
Here you find all the names associated with EULiST at TU Wien. You can edit the site to update your Details. Additionally, you can indicate whether your corresponding groups did start working already. Furthermore you find on the bottom of the page the general setup of the work packages.
Calendar
An overview of upcoming and past events with links to relevant resources.
Documents and Links
This is the archive where important documents for past and upcoming events live. Furthermore, templates, links and documents of general interest have a place here. When documents are mentioned somewhere else in the coLab Space they always direct towards this page.
Jour Fixe
An overview of past and future TU Wien EULiST Jour Fixes.
Cafés
An overview of past and future TU Wien EULiST cafés.
Work Package 3 Teaching
A space requested and managed by the WP3 team at TU Wien.
Best wishes
Gregor Fischer
Congratulations to the TU Wien and all participants involved!
The European Commission has granted the funding for the EUI EULIST in 07/2023.
Actions will start in autumn the same year.
WELL DONE everybody!
It was very close! We nearly did it - but unfortunaley 81 of 100 points was not enough.
- Relevance 20 of 25
- Quality project design & implementation 18 of 25 → feedback will be requested (explanatory text and points do not match)
- Quality partnership & cooperation arrangements 23 of 25
- Impact 20 of 25
(For details see Proposal Result)
Nevertheless we are far beyound the threshold 70 points and all the given feedback is totally managable. Therefore we will try again this fall (call opening 11/22, call closing 03/23). Especially with this feedback:
“The alliance has considerable potential to act as a role model, as innovative, and co- university structures are foreseen that will enable the implementation of joint programmes, joint research, seamless mobility, and the creation of new knowledge.”
Thank you very much again to all participants!!!!
The Coordination Office has yet executed the first Live Meeting after submitting the application.
See the article of TUW here.
See the article at the University Rey Juan Carlos: https://en.urjc.es/todas-las-noticias-de-actualidad/7405-el-futuro-de-la-educacion-europea-en-la-urjc (or in Spanish)
See the article of LUH in German: https://www.uni-hannover.de/de/universitaet/aktuelles/online-aktuell/details/news/treffen-der-eulist-koordinatorinnen-und-koordinatoren-in-madrid/
The Rectorate wants to thank all participants so far!
Further details on this sub-page.