Louise Hannon, Head of Research Post Award, University of Galway will host an online session on Wednesday 12 March at 11 am CET aimed at staff of ENLIGHT universities who are working in the Research Support area. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear how pitch training is delivered to the research communities in the alliance.

Experts presenting are:

• Delphine Charles – Science Communications Officer, University of Bordeaux
• Ruth Hynes – Head of Research & Innovation Strategic Development, University of Galway
• Marlies Kluck – Grant advisor, trainer & editor, University of Groningen Central Services

Registration is now open at this link https://forms.office.com/e/80K2Hb5neW – those registered will receive a MS Teams link prior to the event.

The upcoming ENLIGHT Student Network (SN) conference, hosted by the University of Göttingen, will focus on three pivotal themes: inclusivity, sustainability, and mobility. Around 100 students from 10 alliance universities are expected to participate in this exciting event, which promises a mix of lectures, workshops, and informal discussions.

The main goal of the conference is to foster an exchange of best practices among students from alliance universities. Through sharing experiences, inspiring one another, and engaging in meaningful conversations, participants will not only broaden their perspectives but may also establish valuable networks for future collaboration in these essential areas.

The ENLIGHT Student Conference offers a unique opportunity to bring together bright minds from across Europe, empowering students to drive positive change in their institutions and beyond. ENLIGHT Student Network conference will be held on 27.02.2025 - 02.03.2025

We are excited to announce that nominations are now open for the ENLIGHT Sustainability Award 2025 and the ENLIGHT Inclusion Award 2025! These awards celebrate the outstanding efforts of students who have shown exceptional dedication to promoting sustainability and inclusion through their projects and initiatives.

Eligible initiatives must be carried out between January 2024 and May 2025. To qualify, nominees must be Bachelor or Master students at an ENLIGHT partner university, and only non-profit, implemented initiatives will be considered. The selected winners will be invited to showcase their projects at the 5th ENLIGHT Teaching & Learning Conference in Uppsala, Sweden, from 8 to 10 October 2025. 

We welcome submissions from across the ENLIGHT network. Applications must be submitted through your university, with each university nominating one initiative per category. To apply, please contact your university’s ENLIGHT office or reach out to your inclusion or sustainability coordinator for the application form and submission details.

ENLIGHT is pleased to announce Iker Callado as a featured voice at Faces of ENLIGHT. A Psychology graduate and educator, he champions inclusion in education and sports, earning recognition at the 2024 ENLIGHT Inclusion Awards. As a coach for Bilbao’s “Athletic” lionesses, he embodies equity on and off the field.

Read the full interview on the Faces of ENLIGHT and stay stuned, more inspiring interviews are on the way!