News Archive

The University of Nantes helps a French skipper remain focused during his amazing Vendée Globe sailing race around the world

29/03/2021

Armel Tripon, a successful and experienced French skipper, solicited the University of Nantes to help him prepare his first Vendée Globe: a solo, nonstop, and without assistance sailing race around the world in an 18 meters long IMOCA boat. The race, which lasts around 80 days, both begins and ends…

Results of the second EUniWell Seed Funding Call

15/03/2021

Nine interuniversity and interdisciplinary projects will be funded in the second EUniWell Seed Funding Call. The call was launched to promote innovative projects in education, research and management and to bring together researchers, students, educators, and administrators from our seven…

A group of cells regulating the response to threat have been identified in the brain by researchers at Semmelweis University

08/03/2021

The research project, led by the Research Group of Experimental Neuroanatomy and Developmental Biology was realised in an international collaboration with the Medical University of Vienna and Karolinska Institute.

Linnaeus University receives the European Commission’s award HR Excellence in Research

03/03/2021

HR Excellence in Research shows the attractiveness of universities as academic employers for researchers from all over the world to further develop the European research area.

The diaspora as a resource for knowledge, preservation and enhancement of the lesser known cultural sites in Albania

24/02/2021

Facing increasing problems from emigration, Albania is trying to stop the depopulation of rural areas. As Italy is one of the main migration destinations for Albanians, Italy and Albania now work hand in hand in raising recognition and for value for Albanian cultural heritage.

Transatlantic Tandem Talk on “Society in Transition: A Transatlantic Conversation on Black Lives Matter” on February 25 at 18 pm CET / 5 pm GMT (online) hosted by University of Cologne

22/02/2021

During this conversation, tandem scholars Dr. Silke Hackenesch from the University of Cologne and Dr. Tiffany Florvil from the University of New Mexico will contextualize last year’s Black Lives Matter protests in Germany and the US, both of which were accelerated by technology and social media.

“Culture is a link that flows through the whole university”

18/02/2021

Emmanuelle Bousquet is beginning her second term as Vice-President for Culture at the University of Nantes.

Linneaus University offers a seminar on eHealth and research about a digital twin

17/02/2021

The eHealth Institute of Linnaeus University together with Gunnar Cedersund are hosting a seminar on the concept of the digital twin and how one can look inside one’s body and create a digital image of oneself. The seminar is scheduled for February 25th (Thursday) from 2:30 pm till 4 pm (CET).

University of Florence organises a new course on intercomprehension between Romance languages

15/02/2021

Intercomprehension enables anyone to understand all the languages within a common family, thereby promoting equal exchange, where no one is at a linguistic disadvantage

EUniWell congratulates Hester Bijl as new Rector Magnificus of Leiden University

10/02/2021

Leiden University celebrated its 446th Dies Natalis on 8 February. On this special day former Rector Professor Carel Stolker transferred the rectorate to Professor Hester Bijl. She is the first female Rector Magnificus of Leiden University.

University of Florence conducts research about the pandemic and rural development models in cooperation with the European Central Bank (ECB)

09/02/2021

In cooperation with the ECB and the Scientific Technical Secretariat of the National Observatory for Rural Landscape the University of Florence has investigated the possible correlation of the spread of Covid-19 and level of socio-economic development in the area.

EUniWell wins funding to boost research partnerships and young researchers

08/02/2021

The European University for Well-Being (EUniWell) has secured extra funding for a Europe-wide project to boost research partnerships and support young researchers in developing their careers.

Barber Institute of Fine Arts at the University of Birmingham is launching a major health and well-being initiative in 2021

03/02/2021

Thanks to a £40,000 grant of the Art Fund’s Respond & Reimagine scheme, the Barber Institute launches the innovative ‘Nurse in Residence’ scheme as part of its Barber Health project

University of Nantes hosts the Nuit Blanche des Chercheurs for the fifth time

01/02/2021

The Nuit Blanche des Chercheurs (NBC, Researchers’ Night) is an all-night-event during which the University of Nantes combines science with culture and a festive spirit. This year, for the first time due to the pandemic, it will take place online on February 11th, 2021, from 18:00 CET to ca. 23:00…

Prospective multidimensional analysis of immersive Environments

26/01/2021

This event is organised by the EUniWell Seed Funding Call 1 project group Enriched Reality for Education and Well-Being (EREdWeb)

Launch of the Erasmus+ App on January 28th, 2021

25/01/2021

The Erasmus+ App is a milestone in the development of the European Student Card. It will be launched in an online event on January 28th from 2pm – 3:30pm (CET).

EUniWell researchers’ network launch for Diagnosing and Combatting Viral and Cancer Diseases

19/01/2021

Researchers from Birmingham, Florence and Leiden who were successful in the first seed funding call are launching an online meeting for collaborative research on Friday 29th January from 10:00-12:30 CET / 9:00-11:30 am GMT

Linneaus University researchers are developing a new, unique antibody test for Covid-19

04/01/2021

A research group from Linnaues University led by Ian Nicholls and Per Nilsson is developing a more reliable and more detailed testing of the immune system.

Research Visit by Professor Michaela Mahlberg (University of Birmingham) at the University of Cologne

07/12/2020

Professor Michaela Mahlberg from the University of Birmingham will be joining Professor Beatrix Busse’s team at the University of Cologne as a visiting professor between January and August 2021 to accelerate research and education cooperation.

University of Leiden appoint General Roméo Dallaire as Cleveringa Professor

24/11/2020

Roméo Dallaire was appointed this years Cleveringa Professor at Leiden University. The retired Lieutenant-General (Canadien Forces) was the chief of the UN peacekeeping mission in Rwanda in 1994. He talks about the Genocide in Rwanda and the traumatic experiences. General Dellaire will hold his…

Linnaeus University hosts the 6th annual Big Data 2020 conference in digital format on 3rd and 4th December 2020

19/11/2020

Don’t forget to save the 3rd and 4th November for the 6th annual Big Data conference, hosted by Linnaeus University, Sweden!

EUniWell successfully launched on 17 November 2020

18/11/2020

The seven universities Birmingham, Cologne, Florence, Leiden, Linneaus, Nantes and Semmelweis successfully started their journey to become a truly European University on 17th November 2020.

University of Cologne and Yad Vashem signed cooperation agreement on teacher education

11/11/2020

On 11th November 2020, the University of Cologne signed the cooperation agreement with the famous World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Israel. Announcing the signing on November 9th, the commemoration day of the Kristallnacht pogroms, comes along with the importance of this date for the history of…

Ethical Management of AI: A French-American Dialogue Virtual Symposium on November 9 & November 10, 2020, 8:45 am–12:00 pm EST

09/11/2020

Artificial intelligence (AI) models are now capable of collecting and analysing enormously large datasets in ways that are challenging fundamental values embraced within Europe and the United States.

Exploring the future of mobility in a post-covid world

05/11/2020

The Global South Studies Center (GSSC) of the University of Cologne is doing a web-talk series about the future of mobility in a post-covid world. How does the Virus change our understanding of mobility, both physical and digital?

Using the placebo effect for your health

26/10/2020

One of the main goals of EUniWell is to improve the well-being of students, staff and researchers within each university and the consortium. The University of Leiden gives a great example of how to use the placebo effect in well-being during their “Healthy University Week” from October 26th to 30th.

New online research database “Corvid Corpus” set to boost battle against COVID-19

21/10/2020

University of Birmingham experts in Computer Science and Medicine worked with the Institute for Global Innovation to create the database, which includes all disciplines of research, including health-related, socio-economic, behavioural, educational, cultural, science and technology.

Semmelweis University participates in testing a newer, simpler single-step PCR test for SARS-CoV2

15/10/2020

The new, single-step PCR test developed by a Hungarian-owned molecular diagnostic company can detect SARS-CoV2 more simply and rapidly.

The University of Cologne has been awarded the German Paper Atlas Award as rookie of the year 2019

09/10/2020

University of Cologne Vice-Rector Prof. Dr. Beatrix Busse emphasizes the responsibility of universities for sustainability

Intensive monoculture is putting water systems in peril

25/09/2020

University of Birmingham researcher Prof. David Hannah conducted a study together with Irena Creed (University of Saskatchewan) and other scientists, emphasizing the effects of monoculture in forestation and agriculture on our water systems

Research Seminar Digital Detox: “Towards an Understanding of Digital Wellness”

17/09/2020

Is there a problem if we are using digital devices, such as our smartphones, extensively?

Invitation to join the International Symposium for Health Information Management Research (ISHIMR) 2020 live online conference

02/09/2020

We are happy to announce the International Symposium for Health Information Management Research (ISHIMR) taking place 17–18 September 2020 as an online conference at Linnaeus University

Université de Nantes to conduct clinical trial of anti-COVID-19 treatment XAV-19

27/07/2020

Biotech XENOTHERA, University Hospital of Nantes and the EUniWell partner Université de Nantes have signed a consortium agreement to support XAV-19, XENOTHERA’s anti-COVID-19 treatment, intended for patients at the beginning of hospitalization.

EUniWell selected as a European University

09/07/2020

EUniWell, the European University for Well-Being, has been selected as one of 24 new European Universities under the second call of the European Universities programme!

Nantes researcher receives CNRS 2020 Innovation Medal for new findings in transplantation medicine

09/07/2020

Sophie Brouard, CNRS Research Director at the Centre de recherche en transplantation et immunologie at EUniWell partner Université de Nantes, receives the CNRS 2020 Innovation Medal. Since 2011, the CNRS Innovation Medal rewards researchers whose exceptional research work has led to ground breaking…

University of Florence honours Daniel Barenboim with honorary degree

08/07/2020

EUniWell partner University of Florence has honoured the world famous pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim with an honorary degree in International Relations and European Studies.

Successful proposals for the first EUniWell Seed Funding Call selected

30/06/2020

Seven interuniversity and interdisciplinary projects will be funded in the first EUniWell Seed Funding Call. The call was launched to promote innovative projects in education, research and management and to bring together researchers, students, educators, and administrators from our seven…

EUniWell Policy Commission Launch – Video Now Online

22/06/2020

Watch the video of EUniWell’s inaugural EUniWell Policy Commission event here!

EUniWell launches inaugural Policy Commission on Well-Being in a Covid World on 17 June, 2020, 2.00-3.30 p.m. (CEST) as a virtual event

08/06/2020

EUniWell’s inaugural International Policy Commission event will be chaired by Stefano Manservisi, former Director-General of the European Commission’s Directorate General for International Cooperation and Development.

Prestigious well-being related CRCs approved funding for second project phases at the University of Cologne

08/06/2020

As a EUniWell university, the University of Cologne is committed to future well-being. Two of its Collaborative Research Centres working on challenges addressed by EUniWell’s research arenas have now received millions in further funding.

Nine prestigious fundings from the new NWO Science Diplomacy Fund go to EUniWell partner Leiden

29/05/2020

With its new Science Diplomacy Fund, the Dutch Research Council (NWO) supports scientific activities which foster international exchange and can potentially improve the Netherlands’ relation with the respective partner countries. Nine projects at Leiden University are now being funded.

EUniWell partner University of Birmingham is awarded two prestigious distinctions for its commitment to gender equality

27/05/2020

The Athena SWAN Foundation has given two of its renowned awards to the University of Birmingham. Birmingham School of Engineering has achieved an Athena SWAN Bronze Award for the first time, while the University of Birmingham has had its 2014 Bronze Award renewed.

CORONADO: The first large-scale study dedicated to diabetes and COVID-19

18/05/2020

The first results of the CORONADO study (CORONAvirus SARS-CoV2 and Diabetes Outcomes), sponsored by Nantes University Hospital, have just been released in 'Diabetologia'.

Upcoming Exciting Joint Live Event by Cologne and Birmingham in Digital Space

18/05/2020

On Thursday, 21 May, from 5 – 6 p.m. (CET) Prof. Dr. Beatrix Busse, Vice-Rector for Teaching and Studies at the University of Cologne, will host a panel discussion as part of the ICAME 41 Heidelberg Digital Conference. From the University of Birmingham, she will be joined by Prof. Dr. Michaela…

EUniWell partner Semmelweis University leads nationwide Covid-19 testing campaign in Hungary

13/05/2020

As four Hungarian medical schools undertake a nationwide representative Covid-19 testing project, Semmelweis University takes the lead.

Peace of mind in extraordinary times – Wednesday Lunch Meditation offered online by Linnaeus University

12/05/2020

The Linnaeus Student Wellfare Office invites all interested persons to a free online meditation session every Wednesday

Energise your break: Digital 15-minute sports opportunity for EUniWell employees

08/05/2020

All EUniWell employees are invited to take part in a special free online course offered by UniSport Cologne. The weekly sports break is available beginning May 14. Learn more and find the application link here!

Open Online Lecture, May 7, 2020: Corona statistics, Corona uncertainty

06/05/2020

Professor Richard Gill (Leiden University) gives insights into the Corona situation from a statistical mathematician’s perspective and explains how the Netherlands National Institute for Public Health and the Environment compiles its statistics.

University Hospital Nantes successful in the Flash-CoViD-19 Call for Projects

23/04/2020

The COVARDS project led by Pr Antoine Roquilly at the University Hospital Nantes has been selected for the Flash-CoViD-19 Call

First EUniWell Seed Funding Call: Evaluation phase 1 completed

23/04/2020

The initial evaluation phase of the first EUniWell Seed Funding Call has been completed