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Group photo of EUniWell Summer School participants at Linnaeus University.

Exploring Sustainable Futures in Kalmar: Students Reflect on EUniWell Summer School 2025

03/09/2025

Two students from Germany and France share their experiences from the EUniWell Summer School in Kalmar, Sweden — a week filled with academic insights, intercultural exchange, and cinnamon buns.

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EUniWell students create innovative solutions to protect society against climate change

13/02/2024

During a creative marathon organised by Nantes Université on the theme of “Climate change and Civil Peace in Europe,” a group of students including EUniWell students worked together to develop innovative tools for civil peace actors, enabling them to protect society against the dangers of climate…

Two cheerful individuals, a man and a woman, standing in front of promotional banners for 'Teacher Education for a Future in Flux' academy. The man, wearing a dark jacket and white shirt, holds a sign reading 'teacher'. Beside him, the woman, dressed in a light-coloured suit, holds a sign reading 'education'. The atmosphere is positive, and the venue has a modern interior with hints of a catering area in the background.

Erasmus+ Teacher Academy teff takes flight at the University of Cologne

30/10/2023

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.

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International Service Learning project launches call for applications

03/02/2023

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.

Participants of the EUniWell Sustainability Forum at Nantes Université.

First EUniWell Sustainability Forum - Building a European Green Community beyond borders

29/11/2022

The first EUniWell Sustainability Forum in Nantes ended with the creation of the “EUniWell Green Students Community”. From 15-16 November, the Forum gathered 14 students from EUniWell universities to develop concrete action plans around the question “How can we reduce the carbon footprint of…

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Call for ideas “Imagine the future of Universities!”

26/09/2022

How can we reduce the carbon footprint of universities? Help us find solutions for the future of universities!

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"Customised" bacteria for sustainable agriculture

30/08/2021

Sustainable agriculture and food security are two important issues for the well-being of people and the environment, which do not always seem compatible. A study published by the University of Florence in the journal mSystems could help to change this by using specific bacteria to render chemical…

The photo shows a group of Extinction Rebellion activists with banners on the left. One of the activists is shaking hands with a professor from Leiden University in a black robe and hat, on the right. A camera points at the group from the lower right corner of the picture. In the background is a brick building with an open door.

"Climate issues and sustainability should be part of every study programme"

30/06/2021

With its four priority arenas closely linked to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), sustainability is a guiding principle in all areas of EUniWell. In this interview, Thijs Bosker, Associate Professor in Environmental Sciences at Leiden University, explains why he thinks it's only logical…

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