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🌍✨ We were delighted to welcome Dr. Maša Hri

🌍✨ We were delighted to welcome Dr. Maša Hribar from the Nutrition Institute (NUTRIS), Slovenia, to the @agricultural_university_athens (AUA) as part of the EU-CONEXUS Research Mobility Programme!

Dr. Hribar’s visit, hosted by Prof. Maria Kapsokefalou and the Laboratory of Food Chemistry and Analysis, focused on strengthening research collaboration in the field of healthy and sustainable food systems.

➡ A key highlight was the demonstration and training on CLAS, an innovative software developed by NUTRIS for assessing the sustainability of packaged foods, a tool AUA is now exploring for research applications in Greece.

🤝 The visit also marked the launch of a joint research initiative between AUA, NUTRIS, and DELTA Foods S.A., paving the way for binational collaboration and data-driven food policy.

📊 With an eye toward future projects and multi-country publications, this collaboration aligns perfectly with the EU-CONEXUS vision of smart, sustainable solutions — and expands its footprint into food sustainability.

We thank Dr. Hribar for her contributions and look forward to impactful outcomes from this exciting partnership!

#EUCONEXUS #ResearchMobility #SustainableFood #AUA #NUTRIS #SmartUrbanCoastalSustainability #FoodData #HealthyNutrition #CLAS #DeltaFoods #HorizonEurope #InternationalResearch #AcademicCollaboration #europeanuniversities

🇬🇷 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 #School #Contest 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁, 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 @agricultural_university_athens

A total of 𝟭𝟬𝟳 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 aged 12–17, along with their teachers from 15 schools across the Attica Region, participated in this year’s competition, forming teams and tackling challenges focused on smart urban coastal sustainability.

At the national final, 𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 — comprising 28 students and their supervising teachers — presented their projects to the National Evaluation Committee, which included 𝗘𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗶𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘇𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂 (Head of the Education Center for the Environment and Sustainability at the Antonis Tritsis Metropolitan Park), as well as two representatives from EU-CONEXUS: 𝗜𝗼𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘆𝗹𝗶𝘀 (Financial Manager) and 𝗩𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗶 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗶 (Student Ambassador).

The level and innovation of the projects, as well as the quality of the presentations, impressed the members of the jury, who highlighted the following winning teams:

🏆 the “𝗦𝗲𝗮 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀” team from the Model High School of Anavryta (age category 12-14)
🏆 the “𝗔𝗶𝗥𝗰𝗮𝗿” team from HAEF Athens College - Psychico College (age category 14-17)

The contest was also attended by the Vice Rector of the European University, Internationalization and Student Affairs of the @agricultural_university_athens , Professor 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗼𝘂, who presented the prizes to the students.

We would like to congratulate all the teams who participated and gave their best possible performance and wish the best of luck to the two teams who will compete in the 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 🎊

#EUCONEXUS, #ThinkSmartCreateGreen, #GreekNationalFinal, #AUA #SchoolContest #school #contest #winners

🎉 Connecting at @university.of.zadar Dies Acade

🎉 Connecting at @university.of.zadar Dies Academicus 2025! 🎉

As part of UNIZD Dies Academicus 2025, a EU-CONEXUS Meet&Mingle networking event was held last week at the University of Zadar.

🎓 The event was designed for high school students, future and current students, providing them with an interactive and informative experience.
Participants enjoyed engaging activities and had the chance to win valuable prizes.

🎁 EU-CONEXUS was represented by Student Ambassadors as well as members of the EU-CONEXUS Student Board.

We extend our gratitude to all participants and look forward to future collaborations with the University of Zadar and EU-CONEXUS. 🤝 #euconexus #europeanuniversities #zadar #croatia #students #networking #schools

🎉Congratulation to Croatian national winners of

🎉Congratulation to Croatian national winners of the 5th edition of the „Think Smart, Create Green” School Contest!

On Tuesday, March 18, @university.of.zadar hosted the national finals of the EU-CONEXUS School Contest, “Think Smart, Create Green.” Middle and high school students from across the country came together to showcase their innovative ideas for a more sustainable future. Their passion and commitment were truly inspiring!

Among all teams, the winners were: 🏆

🥇Junior category, Team „Green innovators” under mentorship of teacher Anita Mustać from Šime Budinić Elementary School Zadar

🥇Senior category, Team „Skeeter patrol” under mentorship of teachers Gabrijela Marin and Tea Kovačević from Ante Kuzmanić Medical School Zadar

The national jury was composed of Ivana Zubak Čižmek (assistant professor at UNIZD), Marijana Jerić (teaching assistant at UNIZD), Petar Zuanović (UNIZD), Marijana Erslan (Department for Spatial Planning and Construction of the City of Zadar), and Lea Cesarec, as a student representative.

🎉 A big thank you to all the students and their mentors for bringing creative ideas to the competition.

🎊Looking forward to the International Final on April 10! #euconexus #europeanuniversities #school #contest #schoolcontest #thinksmartcreategreen #winners

Our partners from @setuireland hosted the national

Our partners from @setuireland hosted the national final of the 𝗘𝗨-𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗨𝗦 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 “𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁, 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻” yesterday.

🎉 Congratulations to the First Place Winners – Worm Academy from Coláiste Iosaef, Co. Limerick! 🏆👏 Their incredible worm ecosystem repurposes school waste into nutrient-rich fertilizer, helping to grow vegetables, micro forests, and even support coastal dune repair! 🌿🌊

🥈 Second Place goes to The Green Team from Ardscoil na Mara, Tramore, Co. Waterford! Their Smart Cities of the Future initiative envisions sunken coral reefs & a thriving community garden to drive sustainability and social inclusion. 🏙️🌊

🥉 Third Place – The Octonauts from St. Mary’s Academy @cbscarlow ! They’ve tackled plastic waste head-on by melting and reusing lab plastic offcuts, creating sustainable materials for school projects. 🔄♻️

Congratulations to the winner and all participating teams. Special word of thanks to our judging panel who had a very difficult task.

#EUCONEXUS #SchoolsContest #ThinkSmartCreateGreen #europeanuniversities #schools #contest #winners #sustainability

If you are an EU-CONEXUS PhD Student, your summer

If you are an EU-CONEXUS PhD Student, your summer plans are not complete without our memorable #PhDSummerSchool hosted by our partners at @univlarochelle 🇫🇷!

Apply until 6th of April and:

🔹meet and work with fellow PhD students from the alliance interested in Smart Urban Coastal Sustainability Skills

🔹consolidate your networking and development of strong international ties

🔹be a part of cultural and social activities

🔹gain new skills to become better researchers, coordinators and team members

🔹find out more on current practices and trends in research field and on professional development of an international research career.

See you soon! #europeanuniversities #euconexus #phdsummerschool #phdstudent #phdstudies #phd #phdstudentlife #summerschool

🎬 How an EU-CONEXUS Micro-Credential Transforme

🎬 How an EU-CONEXUS Micro-Credential Transformed My Perspective Catherine Rutter, a Fine Art student at @setuireland Wexford campus, always had an interest in video. When she discovered the Introduction to Film Literacy and Filmmaking micro-credential, she saw it as the perfect opportunity to dive deeper into the practice.

Balancing studies and extra coursework wasn’t easy, but the flexible structure made it possible. “The timing fit perfectly into my schedule, with four small assessments and a final project spread over a few weeks—it was manageable even with my full-time studies.”

🤝 A Global Learning Experience

“With the lecturer’s guidance and recorded lessons I could revisit anytime, my confidence grew. Plus, collaborating with students from different backgrounds made the course even more enriching.”

🚀 Worth the Effort!

Would she recommend it? Absolutely! “I’m already looking for my next one!”

Micro-credentials like these boost your skills, enhance your CV, and help you stand out in a competitive job market.

💡 Don’t miss out! The last day to sign up for a micro-credential is 3 April. Check out the available courses on our website (link in bio). What are you waiting for? #ku #ciaesimatomas #visiblehere #microcredential #courses #studies

@klaipedauniversity proudly promotes EU-CONEXUS at

@klaipedauniversity proudly promotes EU-CONEXUS at Lithuania’s biggest study fair at @litexpo_lt in Vilnius! 🌍🎓

It not only showcases Klaipėda University’s study programs but also highlights EU-CONEXUS as an opportunity to discover a unique international learning environment, where students can build global connections, enhance their skills, and prepare for careers in an increasingly interconnected world. 🚀📚
We hope that more students will join us in shaping the future of European education! 🎓

#EUCONEXUS #EuropeanUniversities #studyfair #lithuania #klaipedauniversity