Under the headline “Taking Well-Being Forward”, FestiWell will highlight research and education, values and actions to create, advance and foster well-being. Over the course of two days you will be able to gain valuable insights into the EUniWell community, be part of the conversation on well-being, the celebration of the first year of EUniWell, and discover opportunities to get involved. Join in online and on EUniWell university campuses!
Scheduled Programme for Day 1 (19 October)
FESTIWELL OPENING
10:00 – 11:30 (CEST) / 09:00 – 10:30 (BST)
- Keynote lecture: “What is well-being?”
- Reflections on well-being
- EUniTea
Organised by University of Cologne, University of Birmingham, University of Nantes
Launch of 3rd EUniWell Seed Funding Call
11:30 – 12:15 (CEST) / 10:30 – 11:15 (BST)
- Launch of 3rd EUniWell Seed Funding Call
- Spotlight on three seed funding projects
- How to...
Active Screen Break
12:15 – 12:30 (CEST) / 11:15 – 11:30 (BST)
Get up and start moving with this active screen break. And afterwards learn more about our research arenas in the session 'Research Spotlight'.
EUniWell Research Spotlight
12:30 – 13:30 (CEST) / 11:30 – 12:30 (BST)
Academics share updates and research outcomes in 4 key research arenas.
Organised by Leiden University and University of Florence
Screen Break
13:30 – 14:00 (CEST) / 12:30 – 13:00 (BST)
Join the webinar link to the panel discussion ahead of time to enjoy a musical interlude.
Panel Discussion: Dimensions of Sustainability
14:00 – 14:50 (CEST) / 13:00 – 13:50 (BST)
A panel discussion exploring the complexity of sustainability and its links to well-being.
Organised by University of Cologne
Screen Break
14:50 – 15:00 (CEST) / 13:50 – 14:00 (BST)
Take ten! Look out the window, get a drink or simply do nothing.
Mini COP26
14:30 – 17:30 (CEST) / 13:30 – 16:30 (BST)
Students and academics explore tangible solutions to global challenges.
Organised by University of Florence and University of Birmingham
“Behind the Seen”
15:00 – 15:50 (CEST) / 14:00 – 14:50 (BST)
Join the Learning and Engagement team at the Barber Institute of Fine Arts to delve deeper into the story behind one of its paintings.
Organised by University of Birmingham
Active Screen Break
15:50 – 16:00 (CEST) / 14:50 – 15:00 (BST)
Get creative with a short arty activity led by the Barber Institute of Fine Arts (University of Birmingham). Bring a pen and paper!
Mindful Walking
16:00 – 16:50 (CEST) / 15:00 – 15:50 (BST)
Go walking. A guided walk outside.
Organised by Leiden University
Cook-along
17:00 – 19:00 (CEST) / 16:00 – 18:00 (BST)
Cook dinner with us!
Organised by University of Cologne
Scheduled Programme for Day 2 (20 October)
Spotlight on Mobility Opportunities
10:00 – 11:00 (CEST) / 09:00 – 10:00 (BST)
Introducing mobility opportunities within EUniWell.
Organised by Linnaeus University
Open Education: Use Cases from EUniWell Universities
11:00 – 11:50 (CEST) / 10:00 – 10:50 (BST)
Introduction to Open Education Resources.
Organised by University of Birmingham
FEAST: FestiWell Entrepreneurial Alumni Student Talk
12:00 – 13:15 (CEST) / 11:00 – 12:15 (BST)
- Starter: Welcome
- Main: High-profile alumni speaker
- Dessert: Q&A
Organised by University of Nantes
Open Lecture Series
13:15 – 14:00 (CEST) / 12:15 – 13:00 (BST)
Inaugural lecture on well-being.
Organised by Semmelweis University
Make Music Matter
14:00 – 15:00 (CEST) / 13:00 – 14:00 (BST)
Promoting mental health among young people through music, creativity and collaboration.
Organised by Linnaeus University
Introductory conference to the EUniWell workshop on Environmental Humanities
15:00 – 16:00 (CEST) / 14:00 – 15:00 (BST)
Inaugural lecture/keynote by Kate Rigby, University of Bath Spa.
Organised by University of Nantes
CLOSING SESSION: Reflections on FestiWell and upcoming EUniWell agenda
16:00 – 16:30 (CEST) / 15:00 – 16:30 (BST)
A conversation with Vice-Rectors and students.
Organised by Linnaeus University, University of Florence, Semmelweis University
Join us on campus
The universities of Cologne, Nantes and Semmelweis also offer on-campus events as part of FestiWell.
University of Cologne
When?
19 October from 10:00 - 16:00 (CEST) and 20 October from 10:00-16:30 (CEST)
Where?
- New Senate Hall (Neuer Senatssaal) in the main building of the University of Cologne
- Green lecture hall (Grüner Hörsaal), near the WiSo wing in the main building of the University of Cologne
What?
Streaming of all events (max. 40 people, first come first serve), meet the EUniWell team, network, collect one of our beautiful jute bags, and more.
How?
Vaccinated, tested, recovered
University of Nantes
When?
19-22 October
Where?
Several Nantes' campuses
What?
Well-being Week
How?
Find more information here (in French).
Semmelweis University
When?
19 October from 08:00 - 19:30 (CEST)
Where?
Elméleti Orvostudományi Központ (EOK), Tűzoltó utca 37-47
What?
The Semmelweis Well-Being Days: Get to know EUniWell staff and students, visit insightful talks and join in with a number of cultural events.
How?
Find more information and the full programme for the Semmelweis Well-Being Days here.
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