News & Events

ENLIGHT Networking and IdeaLab: Tackling future challenges through critical language awareness (CLA)

On 11-12  October 2023, the research group  Responsus at the University of Groningen organised a series of events focusing on the role of  (visual) language and communication in tackling future challenges.

Register for the Webinar on "Citizen Science at Universities", November 30

Are you interested in Citizen Science? Register for our upcoming webinar on Thursday 30th November, 12.30-13.30 CET.

Registration Open: Webinar "Service-Learning/Community-Based Learning & Migration", November 2

Register for our upcoming webinar!

Thursday 2nd November 2023, 12.30-13.30 CET

Enlight Open Science Toolkit

Enlight Open Science Toolkit combines basic materials on Open Science with a special focus on Open Access and Research Data Management.

Call for participation - Research Group "Aging"

The 'Aging' subgroup originates from the ENLGHT RISE Focus Groups on Health and Well-being and focusses on aging in its broadest sense. The subgroup strives to bring the experts on this topic together from all 10 ENLIGHT partner universities.

AI and healthcare Winter School (AIproHealth, Groningen/Tartu): apply now!

Explore the cutting edge of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare. Create solutions that drive the next generation of healthcare innovation in this practical, hands-on programme. Through lectures and practical exercises, you will learn about the technical, regulatory and business aspects of AI in healthcare. With the skills you'll acquire in this programme, you'll be ready to establish a sustainable start-up or join one as the technical/medical expert - and make your mark in the dynamic world of AI and healthcare. You can attend in either Estonia or the Netherlands, and collaborate with healthcare entrepreneurs and experts from across Europe.

Jacquelien Scherpen new rector at the University of Groningen

The UG Supervisory Board has appointed Prof. Jacquelien Scherpen as Rector Magnificus and member of the Board of the University of Groningen. The appointment will cover a period of four years, starting on 1 September 2023. Jacquelien Scherpen succeeds Cisca Wijmenga, the previous rector magnificus.

 

Call for participation in the 4th edition of Challenge-based Education training

The ENLIGHT (European inter-university network) promotes innovative teaching and learning approaches, one of them being the Challenge-Based Education (CBE) methodology and this is a call for participants in the 4th edition of the CBE training sessions for educators.

ENLIGHT Lecture on “Artificial Intelligence: Ethical Aspects"

Join our online lecture on "Artificial Intelligence: Etihcal Aspects" on September 20th at 2 pm CET!

ENLIGHT | Alumni Network

In a recent virtual gathering, nine out of the ten ENLIGHT partner universities convened to explore the potential benefits of increased alumni network collaboration. The important conclusion reached by the participants was a resounding "yes." The ENLIGHT Alumni Professionals Network aims to foster mutual learning, inspire one another, and collectively enhance their institutions. The consortium will reunite in the upcoming fall to delve into Alumni Strategy.

ENLIGHT at EAIE 2023 in Rotterdam: sessions and meet & greet!

EAIE Conference (26-19 September 2023)

ENLIGHT pursues its ambitions and successfully secures 14.4 million € 

The European Commission has published the selection results of the 2023 Erasmus+ call for proposals for European Universities. ENLIGHT, now consisting of 10 universities from 10 European countries, is among the 30 selected alliances and will receive 14.4 million € for the next four years. The alliance intends to allocate a significant portion of the funding towards academic initiatives, emphasizing its commitment to supporting scholars. Moreover, ENLIGHT is pleased to welcome the University of Bern as its newest alliance member. This collaboration strengthens the diversity and impact of the alliance, furthering its mission to develop a university of the future.