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How critical is the shortage of teachers today?

How is the teaching profession dealing with the increasing shortage across the world?  What are the common factors fueling this global crisis? What are the strategies to implement to support these challenges? These are the questions at the heart of Maria Assunção Flores’s research fields, which are discussed in this podcast.

Arqus Teaching Innovation Online Workshops

On the road with Arqus: Two cities, two universities, one Master's program

How different can two cities be that are 800 kilometres apart and where the same language is spoken? Emily Wapler, a student on the international Master's programme in Sustainable Development, found out during her first year of study in Graz and Leipzig. In her blog post, she describes the cultural differences between the two cities that particularly caught her eye and how they have shaped studying and living in the two cities.

Register now for the Arqus Hackathon Series 2024

Are you ready to tackle pressing challenges and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration? Join the Arqus Hackathon Series, where creativity meets purpose. Organized by the Arqus Living Lab on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation at the University of Graz, this series welcomes all Arqus university members, including academic staff, administrative staff and students.

New episode of the Arqus Knowledge Pills Podcast

With the Olympics just around the corner, what better time to dedicate our 30th podcast to exploring an important topic: How can physical activity affect people with chronic conditions? What role does sport play in these patients’ lives and society’s perception of health? These are the questions at the heart of Claire Perrins’ research areas, which are discussed in the new Arqus Knowledge Pills podcast episode.

First Arqus Staff Training Week on Inclusion & Diversity in November

From 4 to 8 November 2024, the University of Lyon 1 will host the first Arqus Staff Training Week on Inclusion & Diversity, with a special focus on accessibility. The staff week is promoted by the Arqus Inclusion & Diversity Hub and welcomes staff from all partner universities to learn, share experiences and best practices, and engage in practical activities.

EMI Seminar Series#7: The long and winding road

Off to Portugal: Arqus Annual Conference 2024

The 2024 Annual Conference will take place from 2 to 4 July at the University of Minho, in Braga, Portugal. This year’s theme, “Connecting universities, addressing challenges”, aims to enhance dialogue and foster collaboration within the Arqus community but also with other Alliances and European higher education stakeholders to tackle the significant challenges impacting education, research and innovation, and societal engagement. Through the exchange of collective expertise and the cultivation of stronger integration and a shared identity, we aim to strengthen our resilience, adaptability and capacity to provide innovative solutions in an ever-changing global landscape marked by major challenges.