2nd Call for Student Projects – sport
EU-CONEXUS aims at empowering the presence of students in all EU-CONEXUS structures through enhancing their contribution in all parts of the process of creating a new form of transnational higher education institution, that responds better to students’ needs in studying, social and professional life
2nd Call for Student Projects is open from March 30th to June 30th 2024. This Call is specifically related to SPORT topics.

Supporting student engagement
Empower the presence of students in all EU-CONEXUS structures to enhance their contribution in all parts of the process of creating a new form of transnational higher education institution
- Better respond to students’ needs in studying, social and professional life
- Enhance inclusiveness and promotion of European values and culture on EU-CONEXUS campus
- Promote multidisciplinary approach to SmUCS topics and service to society

FIRST TYPE OF PROJECTS: Projects aiming at disseminating SmUCS topics, research results, and good practice in sustainable management of urban coastal areas to the general public and stakeholders
FORM OF THE PROJECTS: If the project is under this theme, sports projects should be oriented towards sports activities in the coastal area
TOPIC SUGGESTIONS:
- Beach running
- Collecting trash race from one beach to another
- Kayaking race
- Badminton with sea sight
- Scientific diving
SECOND TYPE OF PROJECT: Projects aiming at strengthening EU-CONEXUS students’ community such as collaboration between student organizations, volunteering, projects in peer support, projects that promote equal opportunities, inclusiveness and gender equality among students and all other types of projects that promote collaboration between students of partner institutions
FORM OF THE PROJECTS: It should be team sports where community of EU-CONEXUS students will be strengthened
TOPIC SUGGESTIONS:
- Football
- Basketball
- Sustainable lifestyle
- Sharing experiences of cultural or indigenous sports
- Running relay
- Multi combat
- Orienteering

Eligilble applicants and partnership requirements
All students and students associations within the EU-CONEXUS alliance can apply for this call. The Call is intended for students who are registered at one of the following universities:

Eligible project applications must consist of minimum three EU-CONEXUS Universities.
PROJECT SIZE AND TOPICS
The financial size of the projects submitted within the Call framework for student projects is a maximum of EUR 10 000 per project.
2nd Call for student projects will be oriented in the field of sports!
Two main types of projects are foreseen:
1. Projects aiming at disseminating SmUCS topics, research results, and good practice in sustainable management of urban coastal areas to the general public and stakeholders
2. Projects aiming at strengthening EU-CONEXUS students’ community such as collaboration between student organizations, volunteering, projects in peer support, projects that promote collaboration between students of partner institutions
3 projects will be approved, each up to EUR 10 000.

All applications must be sent by email:
Student Projects Support Contacts | |||
Institution | Name | Position | |
La Rochelle Universite | Marie Bauchegnies | Institutional Coordinator, LRUniv | marie.bouchegnies@univ-lr.fr |
Leo-Onam Otieno | Student Board President | leoonam.otieno@etudiant.univ-lr.fr | |
Agricultural University of Athens | Olga Ntantali | Minor Officer, AUA | ntolga@aua.gr |
Myrsini Stagaki-Barlou | Student Board member | myrsini12@gmail.com | |
Catholic University of Valenica | Victoria Hongpei Arteaga Del Olmo | Communication and Marketing | victoria.arteaga@ucv.es |
Malena Fuentes Sanchis | Student Board member | malena.fs@mail.ucv.es | |
Klaipeda University | Rima Mickeviciene | Institutional Coordinator, KU | rima.mickeviciene@ku.lt |
Justina Cekanauskiene | Communication and Marketing | justina.cekanauskiene@ku.lt | |
University of Zadar | Mirna Erlić | Student Board Secretary | merlic1@unizd.hr |
Anja Glavinić | Student Board member | anja.glavinic.vegar@gmail.com | |
Technical University of Civil Engineering | Alexia-Maria Radu | Student Board member | alexia-maria.radu@student.utcb.ro |
South East Technological University | Ashkan Dehghan | Student Board member | ashkan.dehghan@postgrad.wit.ie |
University of Rostock | Christin Zimmer | Institutional Coordinator, UROS | christin.zimmer@uni-rostock.de |
Theobald Ferdinand Golt | Student Board Vice president | theobald.goltz@uni-rostock.de | |
Frederick University | Miza Eglantina | Student Board member | st017097@stud.frederick.ac.cy |
The initiative involves launching four calls over four years (approximately one per year), where students are required to form partnerships comprising at least three students from partner universities. For the first call, no specific topics were provided; instead, the coordinators of the work package allowed students to propose topics of their own choosing. This approach proved successful, resulting in 10 diverse applications. With a budget of EUR 30,000.00 allocated for the first call, it was decided to fund 6 projects with EUR 5,000.00 each. Out of the 6 selected projects, 4 were successfully completed, while the remaining 2 cancelled their project plans.
European Augmented Reality Mural Project

Objective:
The aim of this project was to create an augmented reality mural, merging traditional art with modern technology to foster creativity and innovation on campus.
Implementation:
The project was implemented in two phases over the course of three months. The mural itself was created in just 3 working days and now serves as an interactive feature of the university.
Outcome:
The project successfully completed its goals and the mural now engages students and visitors, enhancing the aesthetic of the campus.
Duration:
January – March 2024 (3 months)
Leader:
Ines Broquaire – LA Rochelle Universite
Participants:
Marc Lacault, Amelie Lachambre (La Rochelle Universite), Antonija Mikulić (UNIZD), Raceanu Mihai Radu (UTCB)
Location:
Marie Curie Building, Scientific University Campus, La Rochelle University
Cost:
4,573.90 EUR
Coastal Conexus Project


Objective:
To enhance understanding and stimulate discourse on the environmental, cultural, and economic challenges posed by unsustainable tourism practices in coastal regions, with a specific focus on Zadar County. This initiative involved a series of expert-led lectures addressing critical tourism topics, including: ‘Population decline and housing expansion in Zadar County-What’s tourism got to do with it ‘, ‘Sustainable development of tourism in the city of Zadar – can it be greener?’, ‘Transforming brownfields into functional spaces for higher education’, ‘Tourism development on Zadar islands and its spatial impact’, ‘Path to sustainable tourism: Case of the city of Zadar’.
As well as a workshop aimed at engaging students in identifying pathways toward sustainable tourism practices. To raise awareness about the environmental, cultural, and economic challenges in coastal regions due to unsustainable tourism practices. Lectures were held in the premises of the University of Zadar about popular tourism topics: ‘Population decline and housing expansion in Zadar County-What’s tourism got to do with it ‘, ‘Sustainable development of tourism in the city of Zadar – can it be greener?’, ‘Transforming brownfields into functional spaces for higher education’, ‘Tourism development on Zadar islands and its spatial impact’, ‘Path to sustainable tourism: Case of the city of Zadar’. Also, one Workshop for students were held.
Implementation:
The project was conducted in Zadar during a SB visit and Meeting, with professors and experts engaging with participants. A platform I live was provided for discussions and workshops focused on sustainable tourism.
Outcome:
The project successfully raised awareness among participants and fostered discussions on how to tackle the issues identified in coastal tourism with 30 participants.
Duration:
3 days (25-27 March 2024.)
Leader:
University of Zadar – Luka Lešić
Participants:
Anita Čipak, Anja Glavinić, Roberta Tomičić, Tin Meštrović (UNIZD), Leo-Onam Otieno (La Rochelle Universite), Dragos Diaconu, Oxani Maria-Corina (UTCB), Myrsini-Anastasia Stagaki-Barlou, Iliana Papada, Konstantinos Kavakakis (AUA), Patricia Escorteli Crespo (UCV)
Other Beneficiairies:
Vera Graovac Matassi, Jadranka Brkić Vejmelka, Tamara Glušić, Anica Čuka, tomislav Klarin, Gabrijela Vidić, Borna Buljan (UNIZD)
Location:
Zadar
Cost:
4.612,41 EUR
Football Championship Project


Objective:
To inspire EU-CONEXUS students to participate in sports and promote healthy living through an international football championship.
Implementation:
The championship was organized simultaneously with a partner university, providing a competitive and collaborative environment for students.
Outcome:
The project helped identify key areas for improvement in future events. It successfully engaged students in sport, building community and enhancing university experience.
Duration:
February 2024 – April 2024
Leader:
Ionita Alexandru-Ionel (UTCB)
Participants:
Naciu Andra Gabriela (UTCB), Chudnickij Viktor (KU), Ivana Kolovrat, Paula Bačić, Mihaela Klanac, (UNIZD)
Location:
Bucharest, Zadar
Cost:
€2,142 (plus participation fees)
Taste EU-CONEXUS Project
Objective:
To foster intercultural understanding through the sharing of European and Nigerian cooking cultures.
Implementation:
Cooking tutorials were conducted, culminating in a gathering of participants at the end of March.
Outcome:
This project successfully achieved its goal of fostering intercultural exchange through food. It enhanced participants’ understanding of diverse cultures and traditions.
Duration:
March 2024 ?
Leader:
Malte Cornelius Niendorf (UROS)
Participants:
Ayomikun Chukwukadibia Okenwa (KU), Alexia-Maria Radu (UTCB), Manon Dore (LRU), Erik Johannes Lodes (UROS), Lea Cesarec (UNIZD)
Location:
Cyprus
Cost:
€4,806
This activity is organised under the EU-funded Project EU-CONEXUS Plus (Project number 101089709) titled : “A significant step forward for the European University for Smart Urban Coastal Sustainability” .
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
