BAUHAUS4EU Alliance Newsletter No. 11
Student-led Courses Open Call: Create a Course, Transform Your Campus!
The BAUHAUS4EU European University Alliance invites students from all partner institutions to submit proposals for Student-led interdisciplinary courses (SLCs) — innovative, interdisciplinary and challenge- based learning formats inspired by the principles of the New European Bauhaus (NEB) Initiative. SLCs are educational formats, where students actively design and prepare the curriculum. Within the BAUHAUS4EU Alliance, these courses empower participants as change agents to lead green and inclusive campus transformations. Do you have an idea which you’d like to be transformed in a course? Discover how to submit ithere!
2nd BAUHAUS4EU Photography Contest for Students
We are inviting all students from the BAUHAUS4EU universities to unveil their talents and inner perceptions of their study surroundings through photography. The topic of the 2nd BAUHAUS4EU Photography Contest, "My City, My University" , explores the relationship between universities and their surrounding cities. Students are encouraged to visualize the synergy between urban life and academic spaces, emphasizing mutual benefit and a sense of belonging beyond campus walls. Interested? Find all the information you need and enrol here!
New Podcast Episode: Rethinking Beauty in European Universities
Recorded at the University of Macedonia, this episode explores what “beauty” can mean within a European University Alliance. Moving beyond aesthetics and architecture, the conversation considers beauty through the lenses of belonging, participation, sustainability, inclusion, and co-creation. Our host, Maria Chanioti, is joined by Yannis Oplasenis and Thananin Stathopoulos to discuss how univer- sities can create environments where people feel a genuine sense of belonging — and where everyone has the opportunity to actively shape the communities they are part of. Listen, follow, and join the conversation!
BTH Brings Students and Entrepreneurs Together to Explore Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH) recently welcomed Prince Daniel’s Fellowship to Karlskrona for a discussion on entrepreneurship, innovation and the challenges of turning ideas into successful ventures. The event brought together students, entrepreneurs and members of the local community. The initiative provided students with both inspiration and practical insights into entrepreneurship, while highlighting the potential of collaboration between academia, entrepreneurs and the wider community to support innovation and bring new ideas to life. Read more here!
POLIS University Connects the New European Bauhaus with Regional Action
Representatives of POLIS University took part in the GREEN TIES regional exchange event in Tirana, where participants from Albania, Kosovo and Italy explored how the principles of sustainability, beauty and inclusion can contribute to stronger communities and better public spaces. The event also provided an opportunity to share POLIS University’s experience with the New European Bauhaus and its implementation through the BAUHAUS4EU Alliance. The presentation introduced the Alliance, its mission, objectives and vision, highlighting the role of European universities in creating more sustainable, inclusive and beautiful places. Discover more here!
B4EU in UEKat: Discussing Communication and the Alliance’s New Website Together
On September 23-24, representatives of partner universities involved in WP11, the work package responsible for communication and dissemination within the BAUHAUS4EU Alliance, met at University of Economics in Katowice (UEKat) to discuss ongoing activities, current tasks and upcoming communication initiatives. The team also participated in a workshop entitled “Modern Methods and Tools of Communication – AI- Supported Communication for BAUHAUS4EU” , where participants explored new ways of using artificial intelligence-based tools to support communication activities, including content planning and preparation. Know more here!
BAUHAUS4EU at the EAIE Conference in Glasgow 2026
The BAUHAUS4EU European University Alliance has participated in an highly engaging 36th Annual Conference and Exhibition of the European Association for International Education (EAIE), held in Glasgow from 8 to 11 September. This year’s edition, organised under the theme “The Rhythm of Revolution” , was the largest in EAIE history, bringing together more than 7,300 participants from over 100 countries. Participation in the EAIE Conference in Glasgow was above all an opportunity to build relationships, increase the visibility of the Alliance and explore new possibilities for cooperation. Find out more here!
RLLs Discussion in Weimar: Local Knowledge and New Perspectives Create Lasting Change
A Regional Living Lab (RLL) does not simply end when the course is over. Ideally, it marks the beginning of something new. On September 2, Weimar-based RLLs organisers met with representatives of successfully completed Labs as well as the German National Contact Point of the New European Bauhaus. The roundtable connected regional practices with national networking and the European vision of the New European Bauhaus. The insights gained from Regional Living Labs can provide inspiration beyond BAUHAUS4EU for universities and regional partners seeking to use teaching as a tool for sustainable transformation. Learn more here!
What is BAUHAUS4EU?
BAUHAUS4EU - A European University for Resilient, Sustainable, Inclusive and Beautiful Regions
BAUHAUS4EU unites 10 universities and 67 partners across Europe to create a shared European campus of 124,000 students and 10,000 staff. Rooted in the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the European Green Deal, and the New European Bauhaus, the Alliance fosters transnational learning, innovation, and cooperation withregional ecosystems. Together, we aim to shape resilient, sustainable, and beautiful regions, and empower futuregenerations to drive positive change across Europe. Want to learn more about us? Check out our new website!
Upcoming events
13/15-10 : Interregional Workshop in Karlskrona The Interregional Workshop will provide an opportunity to strengthen networking and foster exchange among partner universities and their stakeholders, both locally and internationally. It aims to spark new joint initiatives, educational opportunities and research collaborations. Alongside the event, Work Package 6 will meet to discuss and further develop the Alliance's educational offerings.
12/17-10 : Erasmus days The Erasmus Days are a six-day international celebration of the Erasmus+ programme, bringing together people and organisations around the world to celebrate the opportunities, projects and initiatives supported by Erasmus+. Several BAUHAUS4EU partner institutions will be joining the celebration by organising events and activities around the Erasmus+ programme. More details will be shared soon. Stay tuned and join us in celebrating Erasmus Days!
Events at local institutions
21-09: UniBg - Inaugural Lecture The University of Bergamo’s Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures will inaugurate its lecture series with a talk by Professor Raffaella Pulejo on the principles and values of the Bauhaus movement, entitled "The Principles of the Bauhaus: Insights for the Development of European University Cooperation". The lecture will explore Bauhaus in relation to European cooperation and the BAUHAUS4EU Alliance.
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