The European University of Tirana invites paper submissions for the Eleventh Edition of the Albanian Studies Days Conference, scheduled for April 11-12, 2024, in Tirana. The conference will focus on topics related to “Living in a Technological Era”. Submit your research and join us for an insightful exploration of the impact of technology on contemporary life and society.
Qn co-coordinator, Toñi Caro, will participate in 2024 EARMA Conference in Odense (April 23 – 25, 2024) chairing a session titled: The Crucial Role of Research Managers Administrators in Closing the Innovation Divide in Europe: Bridging Science and Practice within the New Generation of Living Labs.
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On Friday, November 10, 2023, at 12:30 PM (Spain Peninsula time), the Solemn Opening Ceremony for the 2023-2024 Academic Year at the Universidad Internacional de Valencia will take place. The event will be held at the Palacio de Congresos de Valencia and can be followed via streaming.
We are thrilled to share highlights from the meeting that took place in Brussels where Qⁿ brought together all of our esteemed partner institutions. This gathering was a significant milestone in our journey, dedicated to shaping the future of higher education and research in Europe.
The primary objective of this meeting was to collectively strategies the resubmission of our proposal. In the spirit of collaboration, representatives from each university came together to discuss and deliberate on the best course of action. This collaborative effort emphasised our commitment to excellence and innovation in education and research.
During the meeting, a wave of fresh ideas surged through the discussions. The collective brainpower of our partner universities brought forth innovative solutions and perspectives. The outcome of our deliberations was a unanimous decision to chart a new course for our project. We collectively agreed on changes that would enable us to seize new opportunities and overcome challenges. This bold step demonstrates our commitment to adaptability and continuous improvement.
The Brussels meeting was a great opportunity to work together gathering new opportunities for partnership and synergies among our universities. These collaborations are bound to enrich the academic experiences of our students and faculty.
As we conclude the Brussels meeting, we are excited about the path that lies ahead. Our alliance members left with a clear plan for preparing a comprehensive proposal for the new call in 2024. This roadmap is a testament to our dedication to staying at the forefront of education and research in Europe.
Thanks to all our supporting entities for your unwavering support!
Stay tuned for updates as we progress on this exciting path together.
The International University of Valencia has officially joined the EU INTEGER Col.laboratory on Health and Wellbeing, an initiative promoted by the Horizon Europe project: INTEGER-Interconnecting 4 Helix Innovation Ecosystems in European Regions, which brings together numerous institutions and organisations at European level, around the shared vision of joining forces in regional and inter-regional ecosystems to scale at European and international level with the aim of achieving positive change in the field of health and wellbeing.
The public signing of the Terms of Reference (ToR) of the European Col·laboratory took place during the annual EnOLL (European Network of Living Labs) conference, which brought together a diverse set of organisations. These included the Department of Health of the Generalitat de Catalunya, the Division of International Affairs and Innovation of the Ministry of Labour, Health, Social Affairs, Family and Integration of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, the Kraków Technology Park, the i2Cat Foundation, the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, the European University of Technology and Innovation and the European University of Catalonia, the i2Cat Foundation, the Universitat Rovira i Virgili URV, the European School of Social Innovation (ESSI), SIRENE – Social Innovation Responsive Environments NETwork and ACTION COST NET4Age-Friendly – International Interdisciplinary Network on Health and Wellbeing in an Age-Friendly Digital World, among others.
Dr. Antonia Caro González, director of the International Research Projects Office (IRPO) at VIU, explains that “The European Health and Wellbeing Col·laboratory is a neologism that expresses the combination of collaboration with living lab, to express the new generation of quadruple or n-helix living labs that we are developing”. The Col·laboratory is focused on promoting healthy living and greater social well-being and its actions are driven by challenges detected in a context or in a specific community or region. To this end, says Dr. Caro Gonzalez “The INTEGER project seeks to bring three important innovations for the development of stronger, sustainable, inclusive and integrative European innovation ecosystems” these are: “The INTEGER 4 Helix Col·laboratory model with which to launch and promote the next generation of ‘living labs’, the ‘Col·laboratories’, a European-wide Healthy Living Col·laboratory, which is gradually becoming a real network of networks with the capacity to work on social, technological and business projects in real environments, and a new professional profile, the ‘col·laber’ or ‘col·laboratory manager’ as a multiplier agent of change of these integrated innovation ecosystems.”
Specifically, these initiatives seek to answer questions related to how to overcome the existing gap between social innovations and those driven by the business world, how to include social innovation more decisively in funding mechanisms or how to promote a more sustainable and functional 4-helix dynamic with better governance.
VIU’s adherence to this initiative is a further demonstration of the University’s commitment to innovation, positive social and environmental impacts, and the promotion of improved health and living conditions for citizens. More specifically, through dynamics of this nature, VIU reinforces its role as a bridge and creator of circular processes involving students, faculty and local and international agents, in order to generate not only knowledge, but also a lasting positive social impact in the field of health, creating synergies that will continue to develop in the Qn Alliance.
As Dr. Caro González explains, “To establish circular processes of research-training-action-positive social impact, our university is committed to involving all key actors. Students play a vital role in learning, researching and applying their knowledge in the community. Faculty members, with their expertise, guide students and collaborate on research projects. Local and global actors bring diverse perspectives and additional resources.“
Throughout these months, 3 regional Col·laborathons have been held by the Col·lab. These activities are similar to a hackathon, but in the context of the quadruple helix co-creation that is promoted through the col·laboratories. These have involved collaborative work around specific challenges (e.g., nutrition and healthy living or initiatives that promote social inclusion). These have been carried out in the regions of Catalonia (September 21 and November 22), Krakow (November 29 and December 1-2) and Hamburg (October). Their ultimate goal has been to identify and select minimally viable social innovations, products or services in the field of health and wellbeing that need to secure funding for their implementation, subsequent development or scaling up.
Those interested in participating in this project can do so through the INTEGER Platform website. There you will find a space organised by channels and projects where you can connect with other members of the community, participate in groups of joint initiatives, and discover products and services, news and events. Participants will be able to publish relevant information, such as initiatives, events, projects or products that raise awareness of VIU’s work; participate in events and working groups; or access training pills, small units of content that provide valuable information in a brief and easy-to-understand form linked to topics of interest
The 33rd Annual EAIE Conference took place from September 26 to 29, 2023 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The conference theme, “Connecting Currents”, celebrates Rotterdam’s maritime history and underscores the significance of water for the city—both as an economic opportunity and an existential threat. Over 6700 participants from more than 100 countries came together, forging alliances and sharing insights in the field of international education. An enriching experience for all!
Abdullah Gül University Legal Counsellor Alper Doğruöz visited Valencian International University (VIU), one of the partners of The European Alliance Foundation (Qⁿ Alliance), between 15.05.2023 – 20.05.2023. The visit work schedule was prepared by both the Vice Rector for Research and Technology Transfer, Dr. José Martí Parreño and Alper Doğruöz.
Within the scope of the visit, research structures and departments of both universities, career development plans, gender as a core value of the alliance activity, diversity, new ways of managing the inter-university alliance, presenting a responsible workforce, organizing continuous professional development plans, legal requirements, matching career development programmes of Qⁿ Alliances Universities, shared and worked on organizing real-time quality improvement of programme courses and services.
We would like to congratulate International University of Valencia Rector Prof. Dr. Eva María Giner, Vice Rector Dr. Jose Martí Parreño and Legal Counsellor Alper Doğruöz for their successful organization and collaboration.
Dr. Omer Devrim Aksoyak from Abdullah Gul University (AGU) was in Aalen, Germany, between May 10, 2023, and May 17, 2023, to participate in educational activities as part of the scientific symposium titled “Global Perspectives on Planetary Boundaries, Sustainable Solutions for Limited Resources.” This event was organized in celebration of the 60th anniversary of Aalen University, which is a partner of Abdullah Gül University within the Qⁿ European University.
In addition to the comprehensive and successful 60th-anniversary celebrations, a presentation was delivered as part of the study titled “Possible Usage of Electric Cars in Historical Cities as a Contribution to the Conservation of Cultural Heritage: The Case of Göreme, Cappadocia“. This presentation was part of the plan to develop a joint project with Qⁿ European University members.
As AGU de olabilir veya Qⁿ European University, we would like to extend our congratulations to Aalen University‘s Rector, Prof. Dr. Harald Riegel, and the Director of International Relations, Pascal Cromm, for their successful organization of the event and express our gratitude on behalf of all AGU staff for their warm hospitality.
Dear Researchers,
The European University of Tirana is opening the call for papers for the Tenth Edition of the Albanian Studies Days Conference to be held in Tirana, on 28-29 April 2023 focusingon the topics related to “ The last step: preparing the country for the full EU membership“.
This event will be combined with the traditional International Week during 25-28 April 2023.
Albanian Studies Days (ASD) Conference is a prestigious event organized by the European University of Tirana aiming to bring together academics, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results focusing on Albania and Western Balkan.
Deadlines:
Technical standards of the papers:
Paper shall be between 5,000-7000 words; Times New Roman, 12; in English language; APA referencing style.
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