NEWS & EVENTS

The ENLIGHT Teaching and Learning conference at University of Tartu began with a pre-event filled with engaging workshops. In the evening, the participants had a tasteful dinner accompanied with the 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀🏆 opened byTiina Jaksman, Coordinator of ENLIGHT at University of Tartu.

Are you interested in expanding your horizons and critically assessing the prospects for democracies and autocracies in the EU’s Eastern Neighbourhood? Would you like to gain a more nuanced understanding of the region and have the opportunity to apply newfound knowledge practically? Then this course is tailored for you!

We are excited to announce the launch of the Faces of ENLIGHT campaign! Through this series, we will introduce you to students, teachers, and staff from across the ENLIGHT network, sharing how their involvement has impacted their personal and professional growth.

Each story highlights how ENLIGHT helps its members make a greater impact, broaden their perspectives, and foster connections that transcend borders. In the first interview, Martina Vicenova, Communication Officer at ENLIGHT European University, shares her experiences and insights into the power of the ENLIGHT network.

Stay tuned for new stories coming regularly, offering a deeper look into the diverse and dynamic people that make ENLIGHT a thriving community.

Discover more and read the full interviews on our webpage: Faces of ENLIGHT.

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From 12 to 14 September 2024, student representatives from across Europe gathered in Warsaw, Poland, for the European Universities Student Ambassadors Forum (EUSAF) in-person meeting. This significant event, hosted by the Warsaw School of Economics (SGH), brought together ambassadors representing about 40 different European University Alliances (EUA) to discuss pivotal issues and collaborations concerning the future of European higher education. Representing ENLIGHT at the forum was Anette-Mai Pirk-Birk, Co-president of the ENLIGHT Student Board from the University of Tartu, in the picture below.

The Swafs project at the funding base of the R&I dimension of ENLIGHT, which started in 2021, has officially closed as of 31 August 2024. As RISE looks ahead to its final reporting stages, the coordination team highlights the many achievements which have come out of the project.

Challenge-based education (CBE) is a core element of teaching and learning initiatives within ENLIGHT. The focus of CBE is on incorporating real-life cases into the teaching of university courses and working on students' 21st century skills. This is a call for participants in the next edition of the CBE training sessions for educators.

The fourth ENLIGHT Teaching and Learning Conference will take place at the University of Tartu from 7 to 9 October 2024. The conference theme is Innovation and Creativity in Higher Education. The two keynote speakers are Laura-Maija Hero, Principal Research Scientist at HAMK Edu research unit, and Jaan Aru, Associate Professor in Computational Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence at the University of Tartu.

Six research teams from ENLIGHT universities have been selected as the new Impact Ambassadors within our alliance. These teams have distinguished themselves as trailblazers, setting new standards in planning and achieving tangible impact through their research. Over the coming months, they will serve as role models and inspirational figures for the broader research community across the ENLIGHT network.

This year’s EAIE Annual Conference and Exhibition will take place in Toulouse from 17-20 September.

The 2024 conference theme is 'En Route!' and covers a broad range of activities: workshops, panels, poster sessions, addressing all possible aspects of internationalization in higher education. Check out the below overview of the sessions featuring ENLIGHT colleagues.  

The University of Bordeaux hosts an ENLIGHT Meet & Greet for all colleagues working at ENLIGHT universities attending the EAIE conference on Wednesday 18 Sept from 4.30 pm to 6 pm at stand A55. Save the date! Staff members from the ENLIGHT partner universities can register online. Registered colleagues will gain access to an online directory with  participants.