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The 6th EUniWell Seed Funding Call is now open!
EUniWell welcomes submissions for the 6th Seed Funding Call, offering a platform for innovative projects that aim to enhance well-being within the EUniWell network and beyond.

Get ready to contribute YOUR project idea to EUniWell’s 6th Seed Funding Call – Opening Soon!
EUniWell’s 6th Seed Funding Call is on the horizon, inviting diverse minds from EUniWell member universities to join forces. Get ready to cultivate collaborative projects that transcend boundaries and foster positive change. Stay tuned for the launch on 18 January 2024!

Discover the selected projects of the second Well-Being Research Incubator call
Embark on an innovative journey with the five selected projects of the second round of EUniWell’s Well-Being Research Incubator Programme!

Advancing Together: EUniWell’s Open Science progress report at the CIVICA conference in Paris
Pierre Francois, the EUniWell Open Science expert from Nantes Université, presented the progress of the EUniWell Open Science Agenda at the CIVICA Research Conference in Paris under the EUniWell #Research programme.

Erasmus+ Teacher Academy teff takes flight at the University of Cologne
The „teff“ (Teacher Education for a Future in Flux) Teacher Academy hosted its kick-off meeting at the University of Cologne on 19-20 October 2023.

Young European entrepreneurs meet for second EUniWell Start-Up Exchange
On 16-17 October 2023, student entrepreneurs convened in Birmingham for the second EUniWell Start-Up Exchange. The event offered a unique opportunity to exchange innovative ideas, forge collaborations and gain valuable insights from seasoned mentors and entrepreneurship experts.

Hybrid press conference marks official launch of “DigiUni” project
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (KNU) takes the helm as project lead for the groundbreaking Erasmus+ project “DigiUni”. The initiative, in collaboration with the University of Cologne as the German project partner and coordinator of the European University Alliance EUniWell, aims to…

EUniWell Leadership Fellowship: Enhance your leadership skills among international peers
Join the inaugural Leadership Fellowship by EUniWell’s Research Training Academy, a unique opportunity for researchers preparing to lead or already leading a research team. This innovative programme offers 28 fellows multiple networking opportunities, enabling them to gain a broader perspective on…

EUniWell Policy Commission publishes final report on COVID-19’s impact on youth well-being
The final report from the first EUniWell Policy Commission has been published. This Commission, led by the University of Birmingham on behalf of EUniWell, explored the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the well-being of young people (15-24-year-olds) across Europe and identified forward-looking…
In case you missed it: Well-Being Research Incubator workshop “Innovations in Ageing Medicine for Well-being” recording now available
The latest Onco-Aging workshop brought together medical professionals, researchers and students to explore innovations in cancer research that contribute to overall well-being. Watch the full video to gain valuable knowledge on system challenges in ageing medicine and health tech.

EUniWell to receive further funding from the European Commission
The European Commission announced today that EUniWell – the European University for Well-Being – has been awarded continued funding through the ERASMUS+ European Universities Initiative, giving EUniWell the opportunity to build on becoming a European University and to further establish itself as a…

Projects of the first Well-Being Research Incubator call selected
Five projects were selected for funding from the first call’s workshops in the Well-Being Research Incubator Programme. The projects’ research topics are diverse, ranging from climate change to digital well-being.

EUniWell finale on the "Decentring Global Epistemologies on Global Well-Being" project
Conclusion of the "Decentring Global Epistemologies on Global Well-Being" project.

EUniWell Well-Being Research Incubator: Third round of workshops selected
Four workshops selected to explore collaborative research activities.

EUniWell attends the NAFSA Conference & Expo
EUniWell was represented at the 75th annual conference of NAFSA in Washington, D.C. to share innovative ideas and collaborate with global partners in higher education. The flagship event of the international education field, the NAFSA 2023 Annual Conference & Expo connected international educators,…

Discover the results of the 5th Seed Funding Call
Nine projects have been selected for funding as part of the fifth EUniWell Seed Funding Call. All projects aim to promote collaboration across EUniWell partner universities and to foster well-being in various domains.

Future teachers from EUniWell network joined pilot course of EUniWell’s Teacher Education Arena at University of Murcia
In May 2023, student teachers from various EUniWell universities visited the University of Murcia to participate in the pilot course “Know Yourself, Know Your Future”, organised by EUniWell’s Teacher Education Arena.

EUniWell students to attend European Student Assembly 2023
The European Student Assembly (ESA) is a grassroots project that gathers more than 200 students from 44 European University Alliances to debate current issues, draft political recommendations for the future of Europe, and advocate them among stakeholders and decision-makers.

EUniWell Staff Training Week at the University of Florence
The EUniWell Staff Training Week, organised in cooperation with Linnaeus University (Sweden), took place at the University of Florence from 8–12 May 2023. The event was an exciting opportunity to inspire closer collaboration and to provide relevant training on well-being to many members of the…

Register for the EUniWell BIP on “Green and Carbon Neutral Cities”!
To deepen the European Union Mission on Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities (EU Cities Mission) the Arena Environment, Urbanity and Well-being has designed a one-week intensive programme on “Green and Carbon Neutral cities”. The course will be held in Florence, Italy, preceded by online events.

EUniWell celebrates Europe Day in a Dialogue with President Zelenskyy
On Europe Day, EUniWell hosted special online events focused on peace, unity and solidarity with Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine participated in a virtual discussion with EUniWell students. In a subsequent discussion, panelists from the EUniWell Alliance discussed European…

EUniWell welcomes Inalco
The European University for Well-Being is adding another partner to its ranks. With the Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales (Inalco), the European University Alliance now counts 11 members, committed to promoting well-being in their university communities as well as in higher…

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv seeks donations to rebuild after devastating attack
The attack that hit Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv in December 2022 created extensive damage. Students, faculty and staff from this fellow EUniWell university are struggling to continue their educational activities due to the destruction of their campus, classrooms and research…

Apply now for the EUniWell BIP on “Discussing History Education through Heritage”!
In this Blended Intensive Programme EUniWell brings together history educators from different universities in Europe in one course on history education and European heritage. The focus lies on German, Swedish and Dutch history, but students from other EUniWell universities and countries are also…

First EUniWell BIP: Intercomprehension among 6 languages - registration now open!
The first EUniWell Blended Intensive Programme will include a one-week intensive Intercomprehension course in Florence, Italy, preceded by online lessons. The aim of the course is to quickly learn to understand 5 other languages of the same family.

EUniWell Well-Being Research Incubator: second round of workshops selected
Seven more workshops selected to explore opportunities for shared research activities.

Health Inequalities in Europe Summer School – Apply now!
This summer school, held at the University of Birmingham, 26-30 June 2023, will bring together students, early-career researchers, health and social care professionals, and policy makers from across our EUniWell universities. Apply now!

EUniWell researchers: apply now to run collaborative workshops!
Call for workshops now open for applications.

5th EUniWell Rectors’ Assembly to coincide with FestiWell at Linnaeus University
Linnaeus University invites leaders of the European University for Well-Being to the Alliance-wide strategy meeting in Sweden. Delegations from all EUniWell partner universities will travel to Sweden to participate in the Rectors’ Assembly and the concurrent FestiWell.

University of Florence students visit Cologne for first pilot of EUniWell’s Teacher Education Arena
From 13-17 March, students from different EUniWell universities (Florence, Linnaeus, Cologne, Semmelweis, and Nantes), studying to become teachers and educators, joined the first training course proposed by the EUniWell Teacher Education Arena. The intensive training was titled “International &…

University of Florence wins European Language Label for Well-BeIntercomprehension project
The Language Center (CLA) of the University of Florence received the European Language Label award for its Well-BeIntercomprehension project. Financed through the EUniWell Seed Funding Programme, Well-BeIntercomprehension ranked among the top winners.

New Teacher Academy “Teacher Education for a Future in Flux” receives Erasmus+ funding
A great joint success of EUniWell and its Teacher Education Arena. The partner universities, together with other European universities, will launch an academy that enriches pre- and in-service teachers.

Save the date: Health Inequalities Summer School
This summer school, held at the University of Birmingham from 26-30 June 2023, will bring together students, early-career researchers, health and social care professionals as well as policy makers from across our EUniWell universities. Save the date and get ready to apply when registration goes…

UoB-EUniWell Visiting Fellowship Scheme
The University of Birmingham has launched a new short-term visiting fellowship scheme to support early career and post-doctoral researchers to share knowledge, create connections and collaborate with academic colleagues on well-being related themes.

New Call for Well-Being Research Workshops opens soon!
EUniWell will soon launch its next call for online research workshops via the Well-Being Research Incubator. Researchers will be invited to put forward proposals to run collaborative workshops on topics relating to EUniWell research areas.

EUniWell staff met to find best practices and support for refugee students and scholars
On 9-10 February 2023, the EUniWell working group “Refugee scholarship & inclusion” met in Cologne with project participants from the Seed Funding project “Being an inclusive University for refugee students”. The aim was to exchange information about the activities for refugee students and scholars…

Official start of the EUniWell Online Course “Decentering Epistemologies for Global Well-Being”
The new EUniWell Virtual Online International Collaborative Exchange (VOICE) course officially started on 6 February 2023.

Save the Date for FestiWell 2023
It’s time to Upskill, Connect and Celebrate! This year, the European University for Well-Being will be hosting its annual FestiWell at Linnaeus University in Sweden from 3-4 April 2023.

EUniWell awards its first Research Thesis Prize recipients
Nantes Université welcomed the first recipients of the EUniWell Research Thesis Prize this February. The 13 European PhD students were recognised for their research work in relation to well-being.

US entrepreneurs’ insider tips for students
Following the first EUniWell Start-Up Exchange last November, the University of Florence organised a new event for young people with business ideas on 10 February 2023. The goal of this meeting was to help start-ups grow using expert insights. Three renowened industry experts were invited to offer…

Take your research career to new heights with EUniWell and Vitae
EUniWell launches its partnership with Vitae, offering all researchers within the Alliance access to its Researcher Development Framework (RDF), a web-based tool aimed at unlocking their full potential.

EUniWell launches courses for future teachers
The EUniWell Teacher Education Arena is offering three distinct pilot courses at three different EUniWell universities. Apply now!

EUniWell launches second summer school on Migration and Diversity in European Cities
Building on the success of the 2022 winter school, MADEINEUROPE returns in 2023 for a deep-dive into perspectives on migration, diversity and inclusion. The summer school (29 May-30 June) will bring together postgraduate students (Masters and PhD level), practitioners and internationally renowned…

The 5th EUniWell Seed Funding Call is now open!
After four successful editions, EUniWell is now launching a new call for its Seed Funding Programme, which promotes collaborations to advance well-being and brings together students, researchers, educators and administrators from across our Alliance.

International Service Learning project launches call for applications
Join our Service Learning programme for an opportunity to learn from industry experts, collaborate as part of an international team, and make a real difference.

EUniWell welcomes Universidade de Santiago de Compostela
A good start into 2023 for EUniWell. The European University for Well-Being has a new partner and now includes ten member universities. EUniWell will use its collective strengths to advance well-being in European higher education through its leading agenda for research, teaching and international…

The 5th EUniWell Seed Funding Call is about to open!
After four successful editions, EUniWell is about to launch a new call for its Seed Funding Programme, promoting collaborations aimed at fostering well-being, and bringing together students, researchers, teachers and administrators from our Alliance.

EUniWell research incubator: First round of workshops announced
Our first round of well-being research incubator workshops will be taking place in the next few months. Read on to find out more about them, and how you can apply to run your own.

EUniWell 2022: The year in review
With the end of 2022, the final year of the EUniWell pilot phase is approaching. As we look to the future with eager anticipation, we also want to celebrate what we have accomplished. So let's take a look back together at the highlights of this year, which saw us continue to build and expand on…

EUniWell researchers: apply now to run collaborative workshops!
Call for workshops now open for applications.