ChallengeEU

18/06/2026

The 9th International Scientific Conference on Business and Economics ( ), held under the theme “Future-Ready Economies: Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Digital Competitiveness”, took place on 11–12 June 2026 at the Universidad Europea de Valencia. The event was organised by the South East European University (SEEU) and brought together international academics and professionals to discuss innovation, entrepreneurship, digital competitiveness and the Talent Academy 👏



More information: https://challenge-eu.eu/2026/06/18/iscbe-2026-in-valencia/

17/06/2026

Great news! ✨

Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies and ECAM LaSalle have signed an extended mobility agreement in the field of mechanical engineering within .

Students will be able to take courses in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, applied mechanics, renewable energy, and unmanned aerial vehicle technologies, gaining both theoretical and practical experience in an international environment ⚙️

This strengthens international cooperation and promotes the development of engineering studies in Europe 👏



🔗 https://ej.uz/ydaa

LV
🤝 Mūsu universitāte un ECAM LaSalle ir noslēgušas paplašinātās mobilitātes līgumu inženierzinātņu jomā Eiropas universitāšu alianses ChallengeEU ietvaros.

⚙️ Studenti varēs apgūt kursus mehāniskajā inženierijā, mehatronikā, lietišķajā mehānikā, atjaunojamajā enerģijā un bezpilota lidaparātu tehnoloģijās, iegūstot gan teorētiskas, gan praktiskas zināšanas starptautiskā vidē.

🌍 Šī sadarbība stiprina starptautisko sadarbību un veicina inženierzinātņu studiju attīstību Eiropā.

🔗 https://ej.uz/ayxm

EN
🤝 Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies and ECAM LaSalle have signed an extended mobility agreement in the field of engineering within the European University Alliance ChallengeEU.

⚙️ Students will be able to take courses in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, applied mechanics, renewable energy, and unmanned aerial vehicle technologies, gaining both theoretical and practical experience in an international environment.

🌍 This collaboration strengthens international cooperation and promotes the development of engineering studies in Europe.

🔗 https://ej.uz/ydaa

16/06/2026

Strengthening international cooperation starts with meaningful dialogue and shared goals. The recent visit of the Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW delegation to South East European University (SEEU) within the framework opened new opportunities for academic partnerships, research , mobility and innovation 🤝 Every day we look for ways to ensure that our community benefits as much as possible from our partnership.

12/06/2026

On 10 June 2026, the European Universities Rectors and Presidents High-level Meeting took place in Brussels. The event provided an opportunity to discuss the future of the European Universities initiative, its role in completing the European Education Area, developing skills and strengthening the competitiveness of the European Union 🤝

Three rectors of partner universities took part in the meeting: Prof. Hélia Gonçalves Pereira from Universidade Europeia , Prof. Crispino Bergamaschi from Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW and Prof. Stephan Trahasch from Hochschule Offenburg Their participation made the event an excellent opportunity to share good practices, exchange experiences and build relationships.

Movetia

11/06/2026

Semester Hackathon connects Hochschule Offenburg and Mid Sweden Uni 🧩

Throughout the week, students from both universities came together for an intensive program, using machine learning and smart automation to transform their human-centered ideas into viable projects. Bringing together Business Administration students from and Media students from , the hackathon fostered a dynamic exchange of perspectives and interdisciplinary collaboration 💡

This hackathon showcased exactly what is possible when European cross-border collaboration meets open education and challenge-based innovation

Special thanks to Prof. Dr Jürgen Seitz (Hochschule Offenburg), Dr Gözel Shakeri (University of Strasbourg), Prof. Anna Sörensson (Mittuniversitetet), and Annika Brand ( Forest Innovation) for leading the program with their expertise, insight, and interactive spirit! 🤝

10/06/2026

🧐 Today we look back on the 1st Annual Conference of the ChallengeEU alliance and the communication workshops led by Marek Lewiński, a radio journalist and PhD candidate at the Institute of Journalism and Social Communication (Instytut Dziennikarstwa i Komunikacji Społecznej UWM w Olsztynie) at the Uniwersytet Warmińsko-Mazurski w Olsztynie.

Our ambassadors and members of the Student Council had the opportunity to learn about the behind-the-scenes work of the radio and television broadcasting. 📻🎥

09/06/2026

South East European University (SEEU) Represents the ChallengeEU Alliance at the Round Table on the Future of European Higher Education

South East European University participated in the round table “Constructing the European University of the Future—Towards a Joint and European Degree,” organized by the COLOURS European University Alliance and hosted by University St. Kliment Ohridski Bitola.

The event brought together representatives of four European University Alliances, higher education institutions, ministries, and other stakeholders to discuss the future of European higher education, joint and European degrees, and cross-border academic cooperation.

Representing SEEU and the ChallengeEU Alliance, Prof. Xhemal Zenuni, Dean of the Faculty of Contemporary Sciences and Technologies CST Faculty, delivered an intervention highlighting the importance of strengthening international academic cooperation and supporting the further alignment of higher education with European developments.

The SEEU delegation also included Afrim Tresi, Head of the Project Coordination and Implementation Unit at the Max van der Stoel Institute and ChallengeEU Project Implementation Officer, who participated in discussions and networking activities with representatives of European university alliances, higher education institutions, and public authorities.

Through its active involvement in the ChallengeEU Alliance, SEEU continues to contribute to initiatives that promote innovation, digital transformation, and closer integration within the European Higher Education Area.

09/06/2026

Representatives of Uniwersytet Warmińsko-Mazurski w Olsztynie visited Mittuniversitetet (Mid Sweden Uni) as part of the 2025 programme funded by the NAWA Narodowa Agencja Wymiany Akademickiej (Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange) 🤝

The delegation included Prof. Agnieszka Jaszczak, Dagmara Pipczyńska, Katarzyna Umecka and Fabian Miszewski. During meetings at the campuses in Östersund and Sundsvall, the delegation held discussions with International Coordinator Catherine Gladh, Prof. Bengt-Gunnar Jonsson, Dr Anna Longueville, Prof. Oskar Englund, Prof. Madelene Olofsson and Prof. Henrik Haller.

The visit focused on developing a joint second-cycle degree programme within the Alliance, dedicated to ecological design, sustainable development and . The initial concept presented by the UWM team was received very positively and will serve as a basis for further work. In the coming months, the partners will continue refining the programme.

A valuable step towards a modern international educational offer responding to today’s social and environmental challenges 🚀

09/06/2026

The awareness campaign in has successfully concluded! 🙌

As part of the initiative, South East European University (SEEU), in cooperation with the Municipality of Gostivar (Komuna e Gostivarit - Општина Гостивар - Gostivar Belediyesi), organised educational sessions at the Economic High School and the Industrial High School 🤝

During the activities, Assoc. Prof. Dr Shpresa Alija introduced students to ChallengeEU and its focus on student engagement, wellbeing and social responsibility, with particular attention to Mental Health and . The sessions also included an interactive lecture by Prof. Dr Naser Durmishi on the health risks linked to energy drinks and illegal substances, encouraging students to reflect on healthy life choices.

The campaign, carried out across all four secondary schools in Gostivar, strengthened cooperation between ChallengeEU, local authorities and schools, while encouraging young people to make informed decisions and take greater care of their wellbeing.

03/06/2026

🤝 A great day of connection, collaboration, and shared vision at Universidad Europea de Valencia.

We had the opportunity to present the European University Alliance to faculty and staff, highlighting our objectives, ongoing work, and both past and upcoming activities. These sessions are essential to ensuring that everyone is informed, engaged, and aligned as we move forward together.

Their collaboration is key to making this initiative a success, and we truly appreciate the interest and participation shown today.

If you couldn’t join us this time, don’t worry - the information session will be repeated in September, just before the start of the new academic year.

Let’s keep building this journey together!