Forthcoming events
Virtual Fall Aurora Biannual 2020
Nov 4-5, 2020
The fall Aurora Biannual will take place virtually. More information will be communicated soon. Read more
VU Amsterdam Online Summer School
Jul 6-31, 2020
VU Amsterdam launches Online Summer school 2020 with 14 courses for students, PhD staff and professionals. Read more
EUA Annual Conference Webinar Series
Apr 17-24, 2020
In view of the continuing spread of the coronavirus, EUA has taken the decision to cancel its Annual Conference and to offer webinar series instead. Read more
VU Education Day 2020
Feb 13, 2020
The VU Education day features a keynote, 2 workshop rounds with inspiring sessions scheduled between 10:30 and 17:00 in the Main building of the VU. Read more
Reykjavik Aurora Biannual Continues Online
May 13-15, 2020
Since circumstances surrounding meeting in the physical sense have changed, Aurora working groups will continue meeting online! Read more
Meet up to Speed up: a community building event around the Aurora Alliance
Jan 23, 2020
The Meet up to Speed up event aims to bring academic staff from the Alliance together to discuss the possibilities for jointness in teaching programs. Read more
SUCTI Training: Train the Trainers
Mar 2-6, 2020
Universitat Rovira i Virgili is organising the second edition of the SUCTI Train the Trainers course on Internationalisation of Administrative staff. Read more
HEIW’s Synergies between Science, Technology and Humanities
Dec 10, 2019
The 7th edition of the HEIW Report focuses on the future of the humanities and the relations between science, technology and humanities. Read more
Sustainability Lectures Series SDGs: 1, 8, 10, 12, 13, & 16
Oct 14-16, 2019
During the 2019 International Days at the Université Grenoble-Alpes, three lectures were dedicated to the Aurora SDG Lecture Series. Read more
Sustainability Lecture Series SDGs: 1, 2, & 13
Oct 16, 2019
The University of Aberdeen hosted a Sustainability Lecture on "Rice-The World's Favourite Food: Towards Healthier, More Resilient & Sustainable" Read more
International Staff Week at University of Duisburg-Essen
Nov 25-29, 2019
Aurora staff are welcome to sign up before the 15th of September! Read more
Amsterdam Aurora Biannual
Oct 27-29, 2019
The seventh Aurora Biannual consisting of a general and social program takes place in Amsterdam in fall 2019. Read more
Aurora attends ACA – CMEPIUS Conference in Bled Slovenia
Oct 16 - Aug 18, 2019
On 17 and 18 October ACA organizes the CMEPIUS conference to which Kees Kouwenaar will give a presentation on Social Responsibility. Read more
Aurora OER Webinars
Jul 25, 2019
Introducing the Open Educational Resources Web series - good practices from Aurora teachers and other university units. Read more
Research & Innovation Days
Sep 24-26, 2019
Calling all researchers to contribute and represent Aurora Universities Network at the Research and Innovation Days in Brussels, Belgium. Read more
Sustainability Lecture Series: SDG 17
Jun 5, 2019
The first Aurora SDG Lecture Serie took place on World Environment Day June 5th 2019 and was hosted at the VU by Phillip Pattberg. Read more
Opening Amsterdam Sustainability Institute
May 16, 2019
The official kick-off event of the interfaculty Amsterdam Sustainability Institute (ASI) takes place on Thursday 16 May 2019 from 14:30 - 18:00 PM. Read more
Aurora Attends International Partners Week 2019 – Nurturing Global Citizens for a Global World
May 20-22, 2019
Nuffic NESO Russia organises the International Partner Week to which Kees Kouwenaar on behalf of Aurora Universities Network is invited to attend. Read more
Masterclass ‘The Gentle Art of Helping’
Jun 19, 2019
The Masterclass 'The Gentle Art of Helping' teaches how to lead with impact in any given situation. Read more
Masterclass Cultural Sustainability: from a status holder to talent
May 24, 2019
In collaboration with The Room of Listening SERVUS is organising a Masterclass for policy advisers and labour consultants from Dutch municipalities. Read more
Mentoring in Cross-Cultural Communities
Apr 29, 2019
Monday 29th April 2019 the SERVUS Symposium 'Mentoring in Cross-Cultural Communities' will take place at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Read more
Aurora Attends FAUBAI Conference 2019
Apr 13-17, 2019
From 13th till 17th of April 2019 Aurora members will attend the FAUBAI conference held in Belem, Brazil. Read more
Grenoble Biannual 2019
May 27-28, 2019
For the sixth time, Aurora universities meet to continue working on their commitment towards societal impact and research excellence. Read more
Antwerp Summer University 2019!
Jun 24 - Sep 6, 2019
For the 10th year in a row, Antwerp Summer University offers short-term academic programs based on the excellence of the University of Antwerp. Read more
Aurora SDG Bibliometrician Meetup
Feb 4, 2019
On February 4th, the bibliometrics team organizes a physical meeting to discuss further procedures in enhancing the SDG analysis: Bibliometrics Tool. Read more
Aurora Sport Days
Apr 24-26, 2019
The AURORA Sport Days are organized each year in April from Wednesday to Friday at the University of Antwerp. Read more
Aurora Library Directors meeting
Jan 14-15, 2019
On the 14th and 15th of January, library directors of the Aurora Universities Network will attend the Aurora Library Directors meeting. Read more
Antwerp Aurora Biannual: “Climate Change” and the role of universities in the relevant social debate.
Nov 28-30, 2018
For the fifth time, Aurora universities meet to continue working on their collaboration. Read more
Green Film Festival @UEA
May 3-5, 2018
The Green Film Festival @UEA is an exciting programme of free screenings and events. Read more
Duisburg-Essen Aurora Biannual
May 1-3, 2018
For the fourth time Aurora universities met to continue working on their collaboration. Read more
Antwerp Summer University
Jun 25 - Sep 7, 2018
Antwerp Summer University, edition 2018 has been launched! Read more
Collaboration in doctoral education: Knowledge sharing and experience building (Workshop)
Mar 23, 2018
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Summer School: Emerging Financing Models in a Dynamic World
Jun 30 - Jul 14, 2018
Many of the jobs we will be doing in five years do not exist today. The world is changing rapidly and the world of finance has to change with it. Read moreSUPERDIVERSITY AND HIGHER EDUCATION
Feb 1, 2018
What role can universities play in a polarized society? Read more
VU Education Day
Feb 8, 2018
The 2018 VU Education Day will be held on 8 February. Read more
SDG CONFERENCE BERGEN
Feb 8-9, 2018
Knowledge for Our Common Future Norwegian Universities and the Sustainable Development Goals Read more
University of Iceland International Staff Training Days
May 15-17, 2019
The University of Iceland International Staff Training Days (International Relations and Mobility) will be held 15-17 May 2019. Read more
ICELAND AT A GLANCE
Feb 21-23, 2018
Staff training for career and guidance councillors Read more
Meeting of Aurora Africa group
Mar 15-16, 2018
The Aurora Africa group meets in Amsterdam to carry on the work started in Reykjavik and Norwich. Read more
Aurora presents at AIEA conference
Feb 18-21, 2018
Aurora will present its work on Societal Impact & Relevance of Research at the AIEA conference, February 20, 2018. Read more
ASALI conference Kenya
Apr 10-13, 2018
Food Security, Sustainable Energy and Successful Entrepreneurship: Call for Papers for the ASALI Conference, 10-13 April 2018, Eldoret, Kenya. Read more
Workshop Migration in the context of Water Scarcity
Dec 6, 2017
On Wednesday December 6th, VU's Institute for Environmental Studies will host a workshop on this topic from 1 to 5 pm on Migration. Read more
Communicating about communication
Oct 6, 2017
It is high time to further develop and implement an Aurora communications strategy at the level of the network and of individual members. Read more
Aurora at the EAIE conference
Sep 12-15, 2017
The annual conference of the European Association for International Education is a meeting place for anyone engaged in international cooperation. Read more
Third Biannual Aurora meeting
Nov 8-10, 2017
Twice a year, academics, leaders and administrators from Aurora universities meet at one of the member universities' campuses. Read more