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Aurora endorses the joint statement by the EU’s research and innovation community that calls for immediate UK association to Horizon Europe.
Aurora supports the call upon the European Commission and President Ursula von der Leyen to finalise the UK’s association with Horizon Europe. Read more
Aurora Societal Challenges Virtual Lecture Series & Early Career Networking Hour
The Aurora Societal Challenges Virtual Lecture Series & Early Career Networking Hour kicks off next week. Read more
Aurora Spring Biannual 21
On May 20 – 21st, the tenth Aurora Biannual took place, where Aurora presidents, students and staff met to learn from and with each other. Read more
Aurora Ranks in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings
Aurora universities have appeared in high positions in the Times Higher Education SDG ranking and excelled in numerous SDGs. Read more
New Aurora Secretary-General: Board appoints Anne-May Janssen
Kees Kouwenaar will retire and step down as Secretary-General on July 25th, 2021. Ms Anne-May Janssen will succeed as Aurora's Secretary-General. Read more
Aurora EU Global Approach Strategy
Aurora prepared its input for the new Global Approach strategy of the European Commission with 8 recommendations. Read more
The Importance of Open Education Resources (OER) within Aurora
Aurora Student Representative Aylin Kilic (UDE) reflects in this blog on the importance of OER in today's dynamic and digital society. Read more
Aurora Alliance – Research and Innovation for Societal Impact Project Accepted
The Aurora Alliance application for research and innovation has been honoured with a grant within the SWAFS program of Horizon 2020. Read more
UEA student spoke in House of Commons about diversity in the curriculum
A student from UEA spoke in the House of Commons after her petition to integrate diversity into the school curriculum reached 88,000 signatures. Read more
What are students experiencing right now?
Aurora Student Representative Emily Reise (UIce) reflects in this blog on the impacts of COVID-19 on student lives and how Aurora can accommodate. Read more
Elísabet Brynjarsdóttir is Outstanding Young Icelander 2020
Elísabet Brynjarsdóttir, former President of the Aurora Student Council, was recently selected as Outstanding Young Icelander of 2020. Read more
Palacky University New Associate Member of the Aurora Network
Aurora welcomes Palacky University in Olomouc (Czech Republic) as an associate member to the Aurora Universities Network. Read more
Aurora Endorses the Manifesto For EU COVID-19
Aurora has signed the Manifesto For EU Covid-19 Research that maximizes the accessibility of research results in the fight against COVID-19. Read more
Note from the President III: Introducing Jon Atli Benediktsson
New Aurora president Jon Atli Benediktsson introduces his goals and values to the wider Aurora community in this personal note. Read more
Aurora Autumn Biannual 2020
On November 4th- and 5th 2020, a total of 264 participants connected remotely to participate in 27 parallel sessions, two plenaries, and a reception. Read more
Aurora Celebrates 4th birthday
Vice-Chancellor of the University of East Anglia and Aurora President David Richardson congratulates us with the 4th birthday of Aurora. Read more
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Hoisted SDG Flag
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam participated in the SDG flag campaign to express their support for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN. Read more
Aurora Welcomes The New Rector Of Federico II
Professor Matteo Lorito of Vegetal Pathology and Phytopathological biotechnologies is now the new Rector of the University Federico II of Naples. Read more
Two Aurora University Researchers Win ERC Starting Grants
Two Researchers from Aurora Universities University of Innsbruck and University Federico II of Naples have recently won an ERC starting grant. Read more
Aurora Feedback on EEA Roadmap
The AURORA universities network supports the development of a strong vision on the European Education Area by giving feedback on its roadmap. Read more
A Horizon2020 SWAFs grant awarded to three Aurora universities
Three Aurora universities together with the Iberoamerican Knowledge Foundation (GECON) have won a Horizon 2020 “Science with and for society” (SWAFs). Read more
Aurora European University Alliance Programme Accepted
It is with great pleasure to announce that the Aurora European University Alliance Programme has been accepted by the European Commission. Read more
The World after COVID-19
In the ACA weekly Think pieces, Kees Kouwenaar and Peter van der Hijden share their perspectives on European Universities Alliances post COVID-19. Read more
Cooperation between URV and Mozambique in the area of malnutrition
A collaboration involving students and researchers at the URV combatted malnutrition on the island of Ibo, Mozambique. Read more
Sustainable Development at the University of Duisburg-Essen
UDE has published its sustainability report demonstrating how projects and people are shaping sustainable development. Read more
Researchers at the URV are developing a device to quickly detect COVID-19
Researchers at the URV are developing a device to quickly detect COVID-19 in patients that are infected by COVID-19 and those who have been recovered. Read more
How is Covid-19 affecting our most vulnerable and their caregivers?
The true impact of Covid-19 on vulnerable people and their caregivers are being explored by researchers at the University of Aberdeen. Read more
Aurora Position Paper on EEA and ERA
Aurora has published its position paper on the future development of the European Education Area (EEA). Read more
Third Aurora Student President Elected
Elísabet Brynjarsdóttir Aurora Student President for two terms in a row is now succeeded by Callum Perry, student president at the UEA. Read more
The well-being of Icelanders during the COVID-19 pandemic
Scientists at the University of Iceland are gathering data to study the impact of the pandemic on the health and well-being of Icelandic residents. Read more
Cold War nuclear bomb tests reveal true age of whale sharks
An international group of scientists, including one from the University of Iceland, has for the first time determined the real age of whale sharks. Read more
Study Together Online | StudeerSamen
To help support our students and teachers during these difficult times, StudeerSamen seeks to bring online educational support to the foreground. Read more
Impact of COVID-19 on Erasmus+ Webinar
The current pandemic COVID-19 poses severe implications on worldwide student mobility, especially for Erasmus+ students. Read more
The fight against COVID-19
Aurora signed a letter to express our views on the importance of the role of public support to research and development during the current pandemic. Read more
Aurora and Covid-19
The Reykjavik Aurora Biannual has been cancelled. We value the health and safety of people and society more than anything, as we are better together. Read more
Aurora Meets European Commission on Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH)
Researchers from UDE and VU met with staff from the European Commission’s DG R&I on the 2nd of March to discuss the role of SSH in pillar 2 of Horizon Read more
Activism and civil disobedience help communicate climate change
Global movements of civil disobedience focused on climate change are seemingly playing an important role in increasing brand awareness and engagement. Read more
Simulation games promote development of most in-demand career skills
Researchers have evaluated the impact of simulation games on the learning processes of students enrolled on bachelor’s and master's degree programs. Read more
Aurora becomes Endorsing Partner Network of the SDG Accord
Aurora Sustainability Group has signed the SDG Accord that aims to embed the SDGs in all practices within our universities. Read more
The Crito Project
Dr Ben Walker of the Crito project presented the history of US university and prison partnerships during a conference co-hosted by UGA's SciencesPo. Read more
UDE Professor Achim Goerres receives ERC Consolidator Grant
Prof. Achim Goerres receives a consolidator ERC grant which enables him to implement his POLITSOLID project to examine political solidarity in Europe. Read more
Aurora position paper on future mission area “Cancer”
In support of increasing the Horizon Europe budget, Aurora has written a position paper on the future mission Cancer. Read more
Aurora Bibliometrics Project Presented at the Madrid Climate Summit
This collaborative initiative evaluates the importance and impact of the research by the network’s universities regarding the SDGs. Read more
Aurora Virtual Exchanges Enhance International Teaching and Learning
French tourism students at UGA’s Institute of Technology of Valence worked with a group of Aberdeen students learning French as a foreign language. Read more
Amsterdam Aurora Biannual 2019
The 7th Biannual of the Aurora Universities Network was organized by the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam at the Griffioen and the university campus. Read more
A Note from the President II
Aurora President welcomes the University of Innsbruck and the University of Naples Federico II to the Aurora Universities Network. Read more
VU PhD position in modelling solutions to coastal and river flood risk at the global scale
VU Amsterdam announced a PhD position for a PhD thesis related to modelling solutions to coastal and river flood risk at the global scale. Read more
University of Iceland announces Postdoctoral Grants 2020
The University of Iceland announces up to 8 postdoctoral grants, awarded for up to three years. Read more
Rovira i Virgili’s INSERLAB programme wins Aurora Diversity and Equality award
INSERLAB wins the Aurora Diversity and Equality Award. INSERLAB was chosen because it focuses on the dimension of diversity that is often overlooked. Read more
Is Malnutrition Still Associated with Poverty? SDG 2: Zero Hunger.
How can an Inclusive Business-, Water-Energy-Food-, and Human Security Nexus alleviate world hunger? Read more
Adaptation to Climate Change, Including Societal Transformation
The Research and Innovation days starts today and the Aurora working group EU Grants and Information will represent the Aurora network. Read more
Interdisciplinary UGA Research Team Works Toward Better Health
Life is Made of Choices project combines the expertise of biomedical scientists to understand world health outcomes. Read more
Connecting Research with Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation
During the Spring plenary, Professor Kristy Sanderson talked about how Aurora can benefit from health-related academic cooperation opportunities. Read more
Consideration of Environmental Health
During the plenary of the 6th Aurora Biannual, Dr. Slama presented his research on the consideration of environmental health research within Aurora. Read more
A Note From The President
On behalf of our president David Richardson we welcome our newest member Universitat Rovira i Virgili and bid farewell to two members. Read more
Aurora Student Creates Videos for Biannual
Lena Alexandre, student ambassador of Université Grenoble Alpes and member of the Aurora Student council, directed and produced two biannual videos. Read more
VU Students Create App For The Homeless
Homeless people in Netherlands now have an app to discover places to find medical services, to sleep, shower, and eat. Read more
Aurora Student Mental Health Video
The Aurora Student counil produced a mental Health Video, in honour of last May's mental health month. Read more
Aurora attends Seminar in Kyrgyzstan
Aurora secretary general conducted a two-day seminar in the Kyrgyzstan capital Bishkek on the “Development of scientific-research Master students". Read more
Aurora Endorses Open Letter to European Commission R&I
Aurora signed Ecsite's open letter to Carlos Moedas that urges the European Commission to meaningfully engage with citizen within science engagement. Read more
First Sustainability Lecture
During World Environmental Day, VU lecturer Philipp Pattberg kicked off the Aurora Sustainability Lecture Series with its first lecture on SDG17. Read more
Aurora Spring Biannual at Université Grenoble Alpes
Aurora and Université Grenoble Alpes thanks all visitors for attending the sixth Aurora Biannual. Read more
Third edition of the Aurora Diversity and Equality Award
The call for project nominations for the third Aurora Diversity and Equality award has officially started. Read more
Aurora Sport Days
The AURORA Sport Days were organized from Wednesday 24 to Friday 26 April 2019 at the University of Antwerp. Read more
Female Leadership at VU Amsterdam
VU Amsterdam holds the second position in the category Gender Equality of the University Impact Rankings, based on the Sustainable Development Goals. Read more
11 ERC Grants Awarded to 5 Aurora members
11 out of the 222 grants have been awarded to Aurora partner universities: 5 at UGA, 3 at VU, 3 and one each at UDE, Gothenburg, and Bergen. Read more
The Day the Dinosaurs Died
Aurora member VU Amsterdam palaeontologist Jan Smit analyses several fossils and microtektites contributing to the history of life on Earth. Read more
SPHERE Visits VU
From 24th till 26th of March the Here visited the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. During this event, two Aurora group members presented their projects. Read more
Culture and International Learning At VU
Students in business management from the UGA Vienne campus visited Amsterdam in order to promote their program to Aurora partner VU Amsterdam. Read more
UEA Reduction Fee for Summer School
The University of East Anglia is excited to be offering the partner fee of £2,550 to students from our Aurora partners. Read more
Aurora Opportunity: Chair in Computer Sciences at UEA
Aurora member university, University of East Anglia, looks for a chair In Computing Science at the Faculty of Science – School of Computing Sciences. Read more
Leadership Opportunity: Chair-Elect Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS) Knowledge Community 2020
Eylem Atakav recently became the 2019 Chair-elect for NAFSA’s: Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS) Knowledge Community. Read more
Aurora and the European Universities Networks
Five Aurora member universities are working on an EUN proposal for the second Call for proposals together with a number non-Aurora Universities. Read more
Reminiscing Antwerp Aurora Biannual 2018
On November 28-30th 2018, the members of the Aurora Universities Network came together at the 5th Aurora Biannual held at the University of Antwerp. Read more
Aurora Doctoral Education Working Group at EUA-CDE Thematic Workshop
The Doctoral Education working group met during the EUA-CDE event to discuss the progress of an Erasmus+ Strategic proposal on Doctoral Mobility. Read more
Aurora Universities Network Attends the AIEA Annual Conference 2019
Aurora Universities Network attends the AIEA annual conference and gives a presentation on inclusive internationalisation. Read more
NWO Physics Valorisation Prize 2018 Goes to Davide Iannuzzi
Davide Iannuzzi has won the NWO Phisics Valorisation Prize. He will be awarded on 22 january 2019. Read more
Omega 3 supplements have little or no effect!
A new UEA-led Cochrane review stated that omega 3 supplements, who claim it protects against heart diseases, offer little benefit. Read more
UEA Medical Aspirations programme applauded by UK General Medical Council
A project helping students from lower-income backgrounds into a career in medicine has been commended by UK’s General Medical Council (GMC). Read more
Mamma Forum wins second Aurora diversity award
The winning project of the second edition of the Aurora Diversity and Equality Award was given to Mammaforum by University of Gothenburg. Read more
Follow the SDG Christmas Calendar 2018 and open 17 slots for a sustainable future!
Gothenburg Centre for Sustainable Development presents every day from the 1st of December until the 17th of December one of the SDGs in short videos. Read more
Aurora inventiveness as acute treatment of seizures
A new drug called Nayzilam, originated at the University of Iceland, is a treatment for epileptic seizures. The drug is awaiting to be approved by FDA Read more
Aurora supports Citizen Involvement in EU R&I
23 experts joined forces to help the Commission find ways to best involve citizens in setting Europe’s research & innovation agenda. Read more
Best of Two Worlds – Using two assessment tools in one course
Best of Two Worlds, a collaboration between the University of Antwerp and the University of Duisburg-Essen about e-assessment tools AlephQ and JACK. Read more
UEA Expert Becomes Macron Committee Chair
French President Macron has announced that UEA carbon emission expert Prof Corinne Le Quéré will become the Chair of a new climate change committee. Read more
Two Grenoble post-doctoral researchers selected for French Climate Change Initiative Funding
Two post-doctoral researchers from the University of Grenoble-Alpes selected to focus on climate change and the search for renewable energy sources. Read more
Limiting Warming to 1.5oC
A report reveals that limiting global warming would avoid half the risks associated with warming of 2oC for plants, animals and two-thirds of insects. Read more
Aurora Attends IAU Conference
Aurora attends the IAU Conference in Kuala Lumpur to give a presentation on its contributions to higher education partnership for societal impact. Read more
IAU HESD Videoconference: Discussing SDG 17
Aurora participated in a videoconference hosted by the IAU HESD initiative: Higher Education & Research for Sustainable Development to discuss SDG17. Read more
Research Excellence and Cooperation Must Prevail in Horizon Europe
14 European associations representing universities support the European Parliament’s plea for a considerable increase of the Horizon Europe budget. Read more
Fast Track for Researchers with Refugee Background
The University of Gothenburg starts a 'Fast Track' for researchers with a refugee background to contribute to a faster entry into Swedish labor market Read more
UEA student recognized as emerging international talent
A Pharmacy Ph.D. student from the University of East Anglia was recognized by the 2018 Chemical Abstract Service SciFinder Future Leaders program. Read more
Aurora Universities Network Celebrates Second Birthday
Last Friday the Aurora Universities Network celebrated it's second birthday with Aurora's president and students of University of Aberdeen and the VU. Read more
UDE invited VUA to Campus for Societal Relevant Presentations
The University of Duisburg-Essen invited the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam to discuss current challenges for universities and internationalization. Read more
Aurora SDG Analysis Tool presented at AESIS Conference
From 4th -5th of October the AESIS Network co-organized the Impact of Social Sciences and Humanities conference in Copenhagen. Read more
2nd Aurora student president elected
Aurora student representatives elected a new leader during May’s biannual meeting. Elísabet Brynjarsdóttir (right) succeeds Martijn Goosensen (left), Read more
Duisburg-Essen Aurora Biannual Photo’s
During the Duisberg-Essen Aurora Biannual several images were photographed to illustrate the highlights from the event. Read more
Community Service Learning at VU Amsterdam
The Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is the first university in the Netherlands to integrate Community Service Learning into their educational programme. Read more
My visit to the University of Iceland as the first winner of the Aurora Diversity and Equality Award
The winner of the first Aurora Diversity and Equality Award Gabriele Spengler was awarded a visit to the University of Iceland. Read more
Iceland: The Quiet threat of ocean acidification
According to Hrönn Egilsdóttir, the ocean receives around 30% of the carbon dioxide emitted due to the burning of fossil fuels. Read more
Universities united for the best Horizon Europe
Aurora and 13 other European networks of universities issue a joint statement on Horizon Europe. Read more
Aurora Bi-annual video impression
Have a look at a video impression of the Aurora Bi-annual at the University of Duisburg-Essen Read more
UEA offers Aurora partner fee for their International Summer School
University of East Anglia are excited to be offering a subsidized fee of £1,295 to students from our Aurora partners. The International Summer School Read moreStrategic Partnerships as a Leadership Tool to Internationalise the campus
UEA’s Phil Gilmartin of PVC Science & International and Karen Blackney who is Head of International attended Going Global 2018 in Kuala Lumpur. Read more
“The fine art of boundary sensitivity: Second-generation professionals engaging with social boundaries in the workplace”
On Friday, May 18th, a promotion ceremony took place at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in cooperation with the University of Antwerp. Read more
Aurora is now a member of the AIEA
Aurora Universities Network joins AIEA to utilize the platform by discussing its core priorities with key players in North America and the world. Read more
Antwerpen: Yearbook on Poverty influences policy
Poverty continues to be a problem in our society, as the analyses of Antwerp researchers reveal year after year. Read more
Aurora speaks on Diversity and Excellence at EUA-CDE meeting
Aurora's Coordinator Kees Kouwenaar was invited to speak during the EUA-CDE Annual meeting on the 8th of June. Read more
Aurora Congratulates researchers with their ERC grants
Two Aurora Researches have received an ERC Advanced grant for ground breaking research. Read more
Iceland: SCIENCE MEDIA – SUCCESSFUL SOCIETY
The University of Iceland launches an annual series of lectures called the University and society. Read more
Aurora supports call for a strong FP9
Aurora adds its voice to that of 13 university groups, calling for a strong, competitive and collaborative FP9 Read more
Aberdeen offers Marie Skłodowska-Curie PhD positions
The University of Aberdeen, in collaboration with the Horizon 2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie programme, offers six Early Stage Researcher (PhD) positions Read more
Humanities collaborate as UEA visits VU Amsterdam
Aurora partners VUA and UEA further their collaboration in the field of Humanities Read more
UEA project explores what it means to be British and Muslim
In the series of #thisisaurora we explore practices of our partner universities that are typically Aurora, today a story from UEA: Read more
Measuring the excellence and societal impact of research – How and why?
A report on the Seminar measuring societal impact on research that was held on the VU on the 16th of February. Read more
Aberdeen University visits University of Iceland
As part of its International Leadership Development Programme, the University of Aberdeen visited its Aurora colleague in Iceland. Read more
The University of Aberdeen offers online teacher training
The University of Aberdeen is helping to address a shortage of teachers in rural parts of Scotland with an online teaching course. Read more
University of Antwerp helps eradicate polio
The Centre for the Evaluation of Vaccinations (UAntwerp) will test a new oral polio vaccine on 15 volunteers. Read more
Join the Staff Mobility Week at the University of Bergen!
From 4th to 8th of June 2018. Themes are Communication and Student recruitment, Services for Outbound Researcher. Application deadline is 1st of March Read more
Marie Curie Fellowship Opportunities at the University of Bergen
Call for applicants for Bergen MSCA-IF Master Class 2018. The deadline is 2nd February 2018. Read more
Aurora: world class research
Thirty seven Aurora academics among the worlds highest cited researchers. Read more
Third Aurora Biannual: a great success
On November 9-10, 150 Aurora presidents, researchers, teachers, students and administrators met in Norwich to learn from and with each other. Read more
Gothenburg: Unique effort to meet global societal challenges
The University of Gothenburg invests 300 million SEK in six multidisciplinary research centres to meet today’s global societal challenges. Read more
“Chance Hoch 2” wins first Aurora Diversity Award
University Duisburg-Essen first among equals in Aurora Diversity Award Read more
Aurora Humanities Debate online
Watch sir Ian Diamond and his 5 co-panelists debate the role of Humanities and Social Sciences for the future of humanity and society. Read more
Presidency hand-over
10 November 2017 VU Amsterdam president Jaap Winter hands over Aurora leadership to UEA vice chancellor David Richardson Read more
Bergen: Scientists found 30 plastic bags in whale’s stomach
In January 2017, a whale beached itself on Sotra Island, about ten miles west of Bergen, Norway. Read more
Aurora endorses EC Open Science Declaration
As president of the Aurora network, Jaap Winter has formally endorsed the European Open Science Declaration. Read more
Open Access Week
Aurora endorses Open Access week Read more
Vrije Universiteit DIES NATALIS 2017 SUSTAINABLE MINDS. OUR AGENDA FOR CHANGE.
During the 2017 Dies Natalis celebrations at VU Amsterdam on October 20, the spotlight has been on Sustainability. Read moreERASMUS interview with Aurora coordinator
Interview by the European Universities Association of Kees Kouwenaar, head of the Aurora universities network, on 30 years of ERASMUS. Read more
ICELAND AT A GLANCE
Staff training for career and guidance councellors Read more
Aurora Communications group
Aurora communications strategy getting shape Read more
Aurora Working group on Societal Impact & Relevance of Research
What happened in Amsterdam… Read more
Taking The Next Step Toward Diversity
What does it mean to be inclusive ? Read more
Aurora Working group on Societal Impact & Relevance of Research
What happened in Reykjavik… Read more
Aurora Bibliometrics August 2017
Bibliometrics experts from VU Amsterdam met with Kees Kouwenaar to discuss how to further contribution to the work of the Aurora Bibliometrics group. Read more
Aurora Support for CEU
Aurora members are both alarmed and deeply concerned by the recent proposed changes in higher education legislation in Hungary. Read more
Aurora Celebrates Launch!
Aurora officially launched Friday 21st October 2016. Read more
Research Quality and Collaboration
Aurora founding partners combined research beats established comparative networks for research quality. Read more
Inclusion and Diversity
Diversity proved to be a key topic for the new Aurora partners who came together in Grenoble to share their perspectives. Read more
Digital Worlds
The Digital Worlds Workshop was an opportunity for network partners to share two aspects of their university's work. Read more
