✅ Next steps: regular communication and joint activities to translate identified initiatives into projects that support both LBTU and the wider Zemgale region 🤝

#AssociatedPartners #RegionalDevelopment #KnowledgeTransfer #EuropeanUniversities #ChallengeEU

Signe Neimane (ChallengeEU Lead at LBTU) talked about the opportunities our Alliance opens up for students, researchers and partners, and Ilze Stokmane (Head of the LBTU Administrative Centre) explained how the M.A.R.K.E.T. approach helps build targeted and mutually beneficial partnerships.

A special guest keynote by Artis Ābols, Head Coach of “Zemgale/LBTU” and Latvia’s U-20 national team, inspired the discussion with “From Belief to Bronze” – a story about leadership, #teamwork and overcoming #challenges.

#ChallengeEU #LBTU

The meeting was opened by Ilze Beitāne, LBTU Vice-Rector for Studies, who highlighted the value of international cooperation and the need to involve regional partners even more closely in the ChallengeEU's activities.

#AssociatedPartners #RegionalDevelopment #KnowledgeTransfer #EuropeanUniversities

A special guest keynote by Artis Ābols, Head Coach of “Zemgale/LBTU” and Latvia’s U-20 national team, inspired the discussion with “From Belief to Bronze” – a story about leadership, #teamwork and overcoming #challenges.

The meeting was opened by Ilze Beitāne, LBTU Vice-Rector for Studies, who highlighted the value of international cooperation and the need to involve regional partners even more closely in the Alliance’s activities.
#AssociatedPartners #RegionalDevelopment #ChallengeEU #EuropeanUniversities

A big thank-you to all speakers and attendees who made this event such a motivating experience:
🔸 Prof. Dr. Veland Ramadani
🔸 Prof. Veli Kreci
🔸 Shqipe Salii
🔸 Fortesa Asani
🔸 Lejla Ademi Shaqiri

#ChallengeEU #TalentAcademy #SEEU

The case studies showcased work aligned with the ChallengeEU Smart Specialisation Areas:
✨ Smart Digitalisation
✨ Sustainable Futures
✨ Health & Well-being

#TalentAcademy #ChallengeEU #SEEU #SmartSpecialisationAreas

Benefits for mentors:
✅Developing your skills in an international context
✅Enhance your communication skills across cultures
✅Network with colleagues across the alliance
✅Increase your visibility within #ChallengeEU activities
✅Experience the satisfaction of supporting students

Benefits for mentees:
✅Mentoring supports your personal and professional growth in a safe, inclusive space
✅Build confidence
✅Clarify your career direction
✅Strengthen personal and intercultural skills
✅Receive guidance tailored to your needs and situation
✅Join a supportive #ChallengeEU community

Who is it for?
👩‍🎓Students from #ChallengeEU universities – as mentees
👥 University staff and professionals outside academia (e.g. entrepreneurs) – as mentors
📅 Apply by 22 December
📝 Online application: challenge-eu.eu/mentoring-pr...

Every December, we meet in Olsztyn to strengthen these ties. This year, the visit of #HSO representatives to the #UWM campus was also an opportunity to hold working meetings within the #ChallengeEU Alliance. We discussed activities already implemented as well as plans for the future.

And when the rectors of Hochschule Offenburg and Uniwersytet Warmińsko-Mazurski w Olsztynie shake hands in greeting, they do so not only as university leaders, but also as representatives of communities that have long shared mutual trust and friendship 🙌

#HSO #UWM #ChallengeEU

Thanks to Georg Dietrich engagement, cooperation between the universities in #Olsztyn and #Offenburg was initiated – a partnership that continues to grow today within the framework of the #ChallengeEU Alliance 😊

#WeAreChallengeEU

There were workshops and discussions — and also an immersive experience… In short: it was truly inspiring! ✨
For more details, we invite you to visit our website:
challenge-eu.eu/2025/12/06/c...

#ChallengeEU #EuropeanUniversities #CBL #ChallengeBasedLearning