EU4Dual Annual Conference
The EU4Dual Annual Conference 2026 in Heilbronn brought together more than 400 participants from 16 countries to discuss how dual higher education can address key societal challenges such as health, sustainability, innovation, and the future of work. The event highlighted international collaboration, student mobility, and research partnerships. We reported on the conference and its key outcomes on our website and in our newsletter.
EU4DUAL Rectors’ Council Adopts 10-Year Strategy
The EU4DUAL Rectors Council met in Brussels to discuss key strategic developments for the alliance. Major outcomes included the adoption of the EU4DUAL 10-Year Strategy 2026–2036, progress on establishing the AISBL legal entity, and advancements in joint master programmes, the Industrial PhD, and the Quality Label.
EU4Dual Annual Conference 2026 in Heilbronn: European University Alliance Provides Strong Impetus for Health, Innovation, and the Future of Work
The EU4Dual Annual Conference 2026 in Heilbronn brought together more than 400 participants from 16 countries to discuss how dual higher education can address key societal challenges such as health, sustainability, innovation, and the future of work. The event highlighted international collaboration, student mobility, and research partnerships. We reported on the conference and its key outcomes on our website and in our newsletter.
EU4Dual Spring School on Green Business Transformation
In the period 13 – 17 April 2026, FH JOANNEUM successfully hosted the EU4Dual Blended Spring School on Green Business Transformation, welcoming 74 students from more than 20 countries to Graz.
Dual Model in Action: Designing Solutions for Maritime Center of Excellence
PAR students visited the Maritime Center of Excellence as part of their final exam in the Management of SMEs course, where company representatives presented core operations and posed a real business challenge. Applying the dual education model, students combined classroom knowledge with hands-on problem solving, working on innovative proposals in response to the company’s needs. The activity strengthened collaboration between education and industry, encouraging practical learning, critical thinking, and entrepreneurial mindset development.
BOOTCAMP Sail & Learn 2025: Navigating Innovation Around the Islands
BOOTCAMP Sail & Learn 2025 brought together students and entrepreneurs for a unique learning experience at sea, organised by PAR University of Applied Sciences. On board, participants worked in mixed teams to develop project ideas, guided by mentors from business and academia. The programme offered a dynamic setting for developing entrepreneurial skills, leadership and creativity – all while navigating the Adriatic sea.
PAR Business Camp 2024: Green & Digital Innovation in Action
PAR Business Camp 2024 gathered over 50 students from across Europe for a one-week Erasmus+ BIP focused on the green economy. Held in Rijeka during Global Entrepreneurship Week, the camp combined lectures, workshops, and team challenges under the theme ”Green and Digital: Human Footprints”. Participants explored sustainable business models and environmental impact through a dual education approach, blending academic insight with real-world problem solving, international collaboration, and entrepreneurial skill-building.
Bridging Academia and Industry for the Green Transition
This year’s EU4DUAL conference focused on the Green Economy and the Future of Work. Dr. Erika Varga, Associate Professor at Neumann János University, participated in the “New Technologies for Green Economy” roundtable in Bidart, France. She presented Kecskemét city’s hydrogen-based public transport plans. This positioned the University as the academic voice in an interdisciplinary discussion on energy challenges, featuring industry experts, technology developers, and policymakers, emphasizing the crucial future role of hydrogen energy in transportation.
CALCULATION OF THE ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT OF JOHN VON NEUMANN UNIVERSITY
Integrating sustainability is crucial for universities, which play a pivotal role in shaping students’ values and worldviews regarding future generations. Recognizing this responsibility, a growing number of higher education institutions are implementing dedicated green initiatives to minimize their ecological footprint. This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the ecological footprint of John von Neumann University, offering insights into its sustainability efforts and their broader implications.
Stock Exchange School Courses for Students (April – June 2025)
Koszalin University of Technology (KUT), in collaboration with the Warsaw Stock Exchange Foundation, launched its Stock Exchange School. The program offers hybrid courses—’Investment Basics’ and ‘Stock Exchange for Intermediate Investors’—aimed at spreading financial knowledge. The initiative links financial education with the principles of sustainable development and socially responsible investing (SRI), supporting the Green Economy (GE) cluster. Graduates receive microcredentials from KUT.