EPICluster Mobility Program - 2023 Call for Proposals The EPICUR Alliance welcomes early career researchers of all disciplines to carry out collaborative research projects (“EPIClusters”) meant to tackle scientific and societal challenges for a period not exceeding six months. EPIClusters offer tailor-made experiences at one of the partner universities for researchers from both academic and non-academia and serve as a network for scientific exploration and ideas spanning the Alliance. More |
Registration for EPICUR courses has started EPICUR offers an easily accessible international experience for students that is free of charge, easy to combine with your own schedule, with access to ECTS credits. Virtual, physical, or anything in between: the possibilities at the EPICUR European University are endless for you to shape according to your ambitions and needs. Registration is open until 16th December. One the 6th Decemberthere will be an Info session about the offered courses.You'll find further Information about the session here. More |
Second EPIDI Multiplier Event to take place at KIT At the 8th of Dezember 2022 the second EPIDI Multiplier Event will take place at KIT from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Students, Teachers, KIT-staff as well as external partners are invited to get to know more about the E-Learning Modules developed by EPIDI and engage in discussion about them among each other. For registration and questions, please contact Nadine Berends. |
EPICUR enters the next round of funding The European university alliance EPICUR, in which KIT is one of nine partner universities from seven countries of the European Union, was successful in the new call for proposals from the European Commission as part of the "European Universities" initiative in the Erasmus+ program. More |
Third EPICUR-Forum celebrated in Freiburg The first EPICUR Science Slam, panel discussions, roundtables and plenaries as well as a posterwalk and a online-keynote speech by Vanessa Debiais-Sainton and greetings from the EU-Commissioner Mariya Gabriel highlighted this years EPICUR Forum and offered opportunities for EPICUR staff members, associated partners, guests and students to discuss, exchange and network. More |
Last chance to register to EPICUR courses for the 1st Semester 2022/2023. You can choose from a wide range of courses in the field of Language & Culture, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Language Training for Mobility, and programmes related to environmental issues, sustainable development and European identities. A new application period is open from August 24 until the September 18, 2022. More |
A valuable contribution to the development of partnerships Twenty-one representatives of leading universities, research institutions and funding organizations in the United States and Canada, along with experts on educational policy, visited Germany in June. At the invitation of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), they participated in a one-week “Germany Today” information tour. More |
Student Info Sessions for the Academic Year 2022/23 From 16 May to 13 June, all EPICUR students will be able to register for the courses offered for the next winter semester. Discover courses that will allow you to add value to your curriculum while interacting with students from 9 universities in Europe. To find out about the courses and how to register, we invite you to two information meetings on Zoom on 16 May 2022 at 5:00 pm (CET) and on 24 May 2022 at 10:00 am (CET). More |
Week of European Universities Around Europe Day on 9 May, a theme week will provide insights into the multifaceted commitment of German higher education institutions involved in European Higher Education Alliances. Under the patronage of Minister Stark-Watzinger, a variety of events and activities will take place. Among other things, public lectures, exhibitions, children's universities and competitions on the topic of Europe are planned. More |
Interview with Prof. Almut Arneth Days before the announcement of the Leibniz Prize 2022, we at EPICUR had the opportunity to speak with Prof. Arneth about her research and her participation in our second EPICamp, which centred on “Sustainability, Material Use, and Climate Justice”. More |
First EPICradles to start Groups of up to five Early Career Researchers from the EPICUR Partner Universities now have the chance to apply until 15th of April for the first round of EPICradles. Participation will be supported with individual stipends of up to 3.000€. More |
EPICamp V Early Career Researchers from the EPICUR alliance and beyond are cordially invited to use the fifth EPICamp “Sustainable cities and regional transitions. Illuminating city-hinterland co-evolutionary relationships”, which will take place virtually on March 31st and April 1st 2022, as a platform to exchange views, connect, and network across disciplines, research areas, and country borders. Registration to participate with an active contribution to the event is open until March 7th, 2022. More |
EPICamp IV: Hydrosphere Early Career Researchers from the EPICUR alliance and beyond are cordially invited to use the fourth EPICamp “Hydrospehere: Challenges of preserving and using Water (Eco-)Systems in the Anthropocene”, which will take place virtually on March 23rd and 24th 2022, as a platform to exchange views, connect, and network across disciplines, research areas, and country borders. Registration to participate with an active contribution to the event is open until February 15th, 2022. More |
EPIDI Multiplier Event Do you have experience with virtual or hybrid internships? Join us on January 31st, 2022, to share your insights with us and help us build our best practice guide! We are looking for feedback from employers, students, teachers, and university administrative staff. More |
New EPICUR Partner in 2022 The EPICUR university alliance is thrilled to announce its new partner, the University of Southern Denmark! Velkommen til EPICUR, SDU! More |
Virtual EPICUR EPICamp: “European Identities” For EPICUR as a European university alliance, this topic is obviously of special significance. We cordially invite all early career researchers who feel the same way to join us for a lively discussion across country borders and academic disciplines. To actively participate in the event, register by January 7th, 2022. More |