Researching and teaching together, exchanging ideas and shaping the Europe of tomorrow -
that's EC2UExternal link: an alliance of eight European universities from eight countries. From 19- 22 May 2025, students and staff from these eight partners will come together in Coimbra, Portugal, to take a look ahead. Be part of it!
We are looking for interested students from all faculties and semesters who would like to meet people with similar interests from all over Europe, discuss with them, do sports, discover the city and establish contacts. At the same time, you will be helping to shape the future of Europe.
EC2U invites you to bring your perspectives, insights and ideas to the Alliance during the "Student Challenge":
Students are grouped into small teams, where they collaborate with a mentor on a chosen topic both virtually before the forum and in person during the event. At the end of the week, they present their findings in a session called "Voice of Students."
The topics are:
Renewable and affordable energy solutions
How to cope with eco-anxiety?
Ideas for sustainable and clean city transportation
Make everyone aware of their role to help the earth – the role of arts, media and communication
Creating green spaces for students to combat sustainability challenges
Another very special highlight will be the EC2U Science Contest on 21 May.
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Apply to join other Jena students in Linz! Expand your horizons in this intercultural experience while sustainably contributing to the future of EC2U
Who? Bachelor's and Master's students from all subject areas and teaching
Selection criteria:
Enrolled at an EC2U university in WS 2024/25
English language skills: B2 (at least)
Multi-/intercultural mindset
Curiosity/understanding of current issues of sustainability and conflict resolution
Interest in European exchange and social development
What? Participation in the EC2U Forum with events, workshops, sports and leisure activities. Active participation in the Students Challenge. The programme will be published soon.
When? 19 - 21 May 2025 (arrival on 18 May, departure on 22 May 2025)
Where? Coimbra, Portugal.
What amount? 1.265 € per scholarship (5-days mobility)
How to apply? Apply by 23 March 2025 with a letter of motivation by email to ec2u@uni-jena.de. The letter should be in English, no longer than one A4 page, and contain the following information:
Field of study
Current semester and stage of study (Bachelor's, Master's, teaching degree)
Prioritise the Student Challenge topics
Describe your motivation and what you would like to contribute to the forum: What does student engagement mean to you? Why is it important and what experiences have you already had?
The selected students will be notified by 25 March 2025 and will receive an invitation to a first preliminary meeting via Zoom on 28 March 2025. The website of the event can be found hereExternal link.
