Date: 28 September – 2 October, 2026

Location: Vytautas Magnus University and Kaunas Ninth Fort Museum, Kaunas, Lithuania

Organisers: Vytautas Magnus University, Estonian Academy of Art, Universidade Católica Portuguesa

Application deadline: 15 August 2026

Funding: Students should contact the International Office at their home university for information about Erasmus+ funding opportunities.

Apply HERE.

More information HERE.

Overview of the event:

Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine and multiple geopolitical crisis worldwide have sparked widespread debate about the impact of war and hybrid threats on Europe, as well as the importance of culture and heritage in the face of such threats. Culture and heritage are at the centre of these discussions because they have become primary targets of war crimes. However, this argument also highlights how culture can encourage resistance to propaganda and the manipulation of historical symbols. Furthermore, it emphasizes that different interpretations of heritage help to foster resilience and diverse identity narratives. Culture is also seen as a geopolitical tool, and European cultural policy acts as a ‘soft power’ that promotes dialogue and cooperation but also refuses to cooperate with aggressive states. This workshop examines the impact of war on culture, heritage, and collective memory in the context of both current and historical wars, with particular attention to how cultural responses help societies resist manipulation, foster critical thinking, and shape identity and resilience. Drawing on examples ranging from the destruction of heritage sites and the experience of occupation to contemporary challenges such as disinformation and the manipulation of historical narratives, the workshop brings together historians, art researchers, and museum professionals to discuss culture and heritage as contested arenas of struggle. In doing so, it highlights their potential not only as targets of conflict but also as powerful instruments of resistance, social cohesion, and resilience in times of war. The workshop takes place at the Kaunas Ninth Fort Museum, one of the largest memorial sites commemorating Nazi victims and an institution dedicated to preserving the memory of multiple war-related traumas. It will involve group-based student work centred on a museum-defined problem related to cultural responses to war.

Students will apply a problem-solving approach, supported by mentors and through consultations with academic staff and museum professionals. Lectures, meetings with experts, and site visits will cover topics such as:

1. Heritage at Risk: Protecting Cultural Assets in Wartime: Destruction, looting, and displacement of cultural objects.
2. Narratives and Propaganda, The Weaponisation of History: Disinformation and historical manipulation.
3. Culture as Resistance and Survival: Artistic responses to war. Grassroots cultural initiatives in occupied regions.
4. Museums and Cultural Institutions as Agents of Resilience: Crisis communication and institutional responsibility during war.
5. The War on Memory and Post-Colonial Perspective: The role of cultural heritage in a postcolonial context. Reinterpreting the legacy of occupations and colonialisms.

Simon Fraser University will be hosting an online information session to promote SFU exchange program to potential students. The session is intended for students who may be interested in studying at SFU in Spring 2027 or future via exchange program.

The session will include a presentation to introduce Simon Fraser University as an exchange/study abroad destination, its academic system, residence and housing, and general student life at SFU, followed by Q&A.

The session will be delivered in English and presentation part will be recorded. We will be offering two sessions to accommodate different time zones, though the contents of the presentation will be the same so students are welcome to register for either one of the times that best work for their schedule.

Date and time are in PT.

Exchange to Simon Fraser University Info Session 1

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Time: 8:00AM – 9:00AM (PT)

Registration: Registration Link

Exchange to Simon Fraser University Info Session 2

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Time: 5:00PM – 6:00PM (PT)

Registration: Registration Link

EN: For more information about study opportunities at Simon Fraser University, please visit the Charles University website (Inter-University agreements / Canada)

CZ: Pro více informací o možnostech studia na Simon Fraser University, navštivte stránky Univerzity Karlovy (Meziuniverzitní dohody / Kanada)

SKKU is pleased to continue its online program by offering five free, credit-bearing courses for the Fall Semester 2026.

These courses are taught by distinguished SKKU faculty and delivered through recorded online lectures. Each course consists of 15 hours of instruction, carries 1 SKKU credit, and is offered in a fully self-paced format.

Through this program, participating students will have the opportunity to take the same courses offered to SKKU students, while gaining academic and cultural exposure to SKKU and Korea.

Courses Offered

1. Financial Management : How Corporations Make Financial Decisions

Professor Chay, Jong-Bom (course offered in English)

2. Korean Starter Pack : Beginning

Professor Kim, Kyoung Hwon (English subtitles available)

3. Korean Starter Pack : Intermediate

Professor Kim, Kyoung Hwon (English subtitles available)

4. AI and Storytelling: Understanding AI-Powered Content Creation

Professor Chang, Byeng Hee (English subtitles available)

5. Mathematics for AI : Math behind AI – from Basics to Hands-on Coding

Professor Lee, Sanggu (English subtitles available)

Course Information

• Format: 100% online (asynchronous)
• Eligibility: Students enrolled in Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral programs enrolled at overseas universities (Certificate of Enrollment required)
• Course Period: September - December, 2026 (Total of 15 hours per course, self-paced)
• Credit: 1 SKKU credit per course (credit-bearing)
• Course Load: Students may take up to 2 courses
• Grade: Pass/Fail (At least 80% course completion required to receive a Pass grade)
• Upon Completion: An official SKKU transcript (Pass/Fail) and certificate will be provided; students will be able to print them through the SKKU system

How to Apply

• Application Period: 29 July - 19 August, 2026
• Application Link: SKKU-ON Application (CLICK)

Discover OFoundation's Graduate Internship Program based in Utrecht, Netherlands. Engage in impactful projects spanning multiple countries for over thirteen years. Collaborate with young professionals and graduates, backed by recognition from the Dutch government and supported by leading international entities, including Silicon Valley unicorns and top-ranked universities.

Our Graduate Internship Program, launched five years ago, matches graduates with diverse companies in Utrecht, offering valuable work experience and skill development. Currently employing over 50 individuals, including 13 interns, we maintain a balanced work environment. Join us for a transformative six-month internship, preparing you for successful employment.

We are looking for:

• university graduates poised for the workforce
• final-year students entering professional realms
• European nationals
• scholarship-eligible or privately-funded candidates
• those with ambition, intrinsic motivation for learning, and a commitment to personal and professional development
• those who actively seek job opportunities, willing to work locally or remotely

There is no cost for students to join these internship opportunities, and students also have the opportunity to use Erasmus+ internship funding to support their placement.

For more information about the intership and open positions, check the website HERE.

Università di Trento is inviting students tn the Blended Intensive Programmes organized at the University of Trento during the Fall Semester 2026. Funding is possible through Erasmus+ short term mobility.

Application Deadline: 7 September, 2026

You can apply here: SOI Admission application 2026/27 S1

The programmes are a combination of physical mobility (5 days) and virtual activities awarding a minimum of 3 ECTS:

Challenge: Can We Trust AI in Medical Imaging?

In-presence classes run from 25th to 29th January 2027

A description of the offer will be added soon.

Challenge: Back to the Future: energy security and Microalgae 

In-presence classes run from 16th to 20th November 2026

This edition of Back to the Future invites learners to explore energy security in a time of volatile fuel prices, climate disruption, and deepening inequalities. Working in multidisciplinary, international teams, students will collaborate with SEADS (Space Ecologies Art and Design), to imagine more just and resilient energy futures. Using tools inspired by futures such as adaptations of scenarios and back‑casting, participants will investigate how changing desires, habits, and cultural imaginaries shape energy demand, as well as where future energy might come from: from microalgae and circular bio-resources to human-scale and distributed systems. Throughout the week in Trento and in complementary online activities, students will prototype concepts and recommendations that are technologically plausible, socially grounded, and ethically informed. The challenge aims to cultivate critical and imaginative capacities to rethink energy beyond extraction and scarcity, towards sufficiency, solidarity, and more-than-human sustainability

Challenge: Alternatives to animal-based scientific research.

In-presence classes run from 02nd to 06th November 2026

Are you ready to shape the future of research while championing ethical, cutting-edge science? The ECIU Challenge "Alternatives to animal-based scientific research" invites forward-thinking students from all academic backgrounds to tackle one of the most pressing dilemmas in modern science: pioneering new research methodologies that maximize health outcomes—such as advanced diagnoses and treatments—while phasing out dependency on laboratory animals.

This 3-ECTS blended learning opportunity bridges the gap between synthetic biology, ethics, and entrepreneurship. You will start with interactive online training sessions in October, followed by an intensive, fully immersive week in Trento this November. There, you will explore state-of-the-art university labs, collaborate in multidisciplinary, international teams, and co-create viable, real-world solutions.

New scientific models are being developed to maximize better health outcomes, including new medicines, diagnoses, and medical interventions. Traditionally, this research included and is dependent upon using laboratory animals as a necessary step in the development of new treatments. The goal of this challenge is to innovate ways to develop better medicines and treatments, avoiding the complete use of laboratory animals. This has both scientific and ethical considerations that will be explored.

Challenge: Navigating the Future of Universities in Europe.

In-presence classes run from 02nd to 06th November 2026

The world we live in is changing at an accelerating pace. Universities, too, are constantly confronted with diverse transformations in their environment and are compelled to seek appropriate responses in order to successfully address these changes. Strong leadership and effective strategies are essential to maintain or strengthen their position. The changes faced by universities are complex, often unpredictable, and multifaceted, encompassing (geo)political, economic, social, demographic, environmental and technological trends and shifts. Some of these developments may be perceived as threats, while at the same time they can also present opportunities. The ability of universities to provide adequate responses depends on their strategic capacity and organizational resilience in addressing threats and capitalizing on opportunities.

The key questions, therefore, are: what does the environment of universities look like in 2026, which developments can be identified, what significance do they hold for universities, how do or should universities anticipate or respond to them, and what responses are required to remain future-proof in a complex and turbulent environment ?

In this challenge, you should focus on two major developments, which may or may not be related to other developments and trends, with the aim of developing a strategy for ECIU University (or one of its member universities) for the next five to ten years. In other words, what would constitute an effective approach to successfully addressing the following two developments?

These two developments are:

• Demographic shifts and decline in the traditional student population. In many countries, after years of growth, the number of (prospective) traditional students is decreasing as a result of demographic trends. By traditional students here we mean 18-24 year old domestic students. The consequences of a declining enrollment of these traditional students may have far-reaching consequences for university funding, the design of educational offerings, and the labor market.
• Urbanization (the migration to urban areas) and rural (or peripheral) depopulation. In many countries, considerable regional disparities are emerging. While some urban regions are becoming increasingly overcrowded, other, often rural or peripheral regions are experiencing population decline. This raises pressing concerns about the liveability, vitality, and economic resilience of shrinking regions.

The central task of this challenge is to analyse the potential implications of these two developments for the ECIU University and to come up with a strategy that will enable the ECIU University to respond effectively to these pressing challenges.

Management and Innovation Topics.

In-presence classes run from 16th to 20th November 2026

A description of the offer will be added soon.

Join YouNet in Italy for an ESC project focused on youth, education, creativity, and culture!

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers (18–30 y.o.) to support our vocational education and training team in Reggio Emilia.

Your tasks will include:

• Support of staff in the coordination of VET (vocational education and training) students
• Assistance with logistics and student onboarding: infopacks, translation, linguistic support, newsletters, local orientation tours
• Accompanying groups on cultural day trips in other Italian cities
• Contribution to our communications: gather content, draft posts, and share student stories on social media
• Polish-speaking candidates will be prioritized.

Deadline: open – apply now!

If you are interested in participating, please check out the infopack and send your CV + application form to: youth@you-net.eu