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May 9, 2025

STARS EU celebrates Europe Day: date for Unity and Share values

Today, we celebrate Europe Day – a moment to honor peace, unity, and the shared values that bind us across borders.

May 9, 2025

STARS TALK returns with a focus on consumer rights and decarbonisation in remote environments

Both talks, which will take place in May and June, pose crucial challenges for the European communities.

May 9, 2025

Local Markets: a borderless creative experience

This BIP has brought together 33 students from different STARS EU partner universities at Bragança Polytechnic…

April 30, 2025

The universities of Durres and Bragança, members of STARS EU, strengthen their institutional cooperation

The Rector of Aleksandër Moisiu University of Durrës (UAMD) in Albania, Dr. Shkëlqim Fortuzi, received a delegation…

April 22, 2025

The University of Silesia in Opava received a delegation of deans from the Polytechnic University of Bragança

Representatives of both universities, members of STARS EU, took advantage of the meeting to delve into international…

March 26, 2025

Building the Future Together: Highlights from STARS EU Conference 2025

Everything is set to take place at Alexandre University for the fifth annual STARS EU conference, which will bring…

See you in Albania!

March 14, 2025

Countdown to the STARS EU Annual Conference in Albania, a transformative event bridging education, innovation and development

Under the slogan Research the WORLD. Reach the STARS, experts and political representatives will discuss the role of…

March 11, 2025

Interdisciplinary teams of STARS EU with ideas for Zakliczyn’s metamorphosis culminate FutureLab Camp workshops

A total of 26 students from the universities of Krakow, Bragança, Marie e Louis Pasteur and Hanze, belonging to the…

March 10, 2025

STARS EU to research healthcare for older patients with lower health and digital literacy

STARS-Health, an initiative of the universities of Hanze, La Laguna, West, Silesian and Bragança, will redesign an…

March 10, 2025

STARS EU: A World of Opportunities for Teachers and Researchers

Maryvonne Nieboer, a lecturer at Hanze University of Applied Sciences, discusses the possibilities for academic…

February 28, 2025

STARS EU members attend at high-level meeting ‘Shaping the future: European Universities alliances for a competitive Europe’ in Brussels

The meeting brought together representatives of the 65 European university alliances to discuss the future challenges…

February 21, 2025

The 5th edition of the International Week of Silesian University in Opava will focus on STARS EU

This event is key to strengthening collaboration and promoting strategic development in higher education

February 19, 2025

Pioneering Sustainable Industry: STARS EU’s New Thematic Interest Group Charts a Bold Future

This first meeting served to define a future strategy and to unite ties between all members.

February 13, 2025

Hanze Hosts International Blended Intensive Program on eHealth Innovations

The initiative, in which 356 students from 8 countries participated, together with STARS EU students, led to the design…

January 31, 2025

IPB promoted STARS EU day

The Conference on International Cooperation in Higher Education held in Bragança addressed on its second day…

January 30, 2025

STARS EU received International Honor Medal at IPB’s 42nd Anniversary

This distinction, awarded by the Polytechnic University of Braganza, recognizes the role played by the alliance in the…

January 24, 2025

Bragança Polytechnic University Awards International Medal of Honor to STARS EU

STARS EU member university pays tribute to the alliance during its third international conference, focused on…

January 20, 2025

STARS EU presented its strategic plan to the members of the International Advisory Board

The alliance set out the long-term collaboration plan and achievements

January 8, 2025

Future Lab: Shape the future in Poland with an international team

Do you want to showcase your skills while working on an exciting project together with an international team of…

Future Lab: Shape the future in Poland with an international team

December 18, 2024

Researchers from seven partners of the alliance address healthy ageing at ULL

The meeting served to strengthen synergies between working groups and develop joint project designs.

Researchers from seven partners of the alliance address healthy ageing at ULL

December 2, 2024

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At STARS EU ALLIANCE we conceive universities as essential engines of regional development and forgers of the…

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November 18, 2024

STARS EU students complete an Erasmus+ BIP circular economy course at the University of La Laguna

Two days of working together, analysing what has been done so far in the framework of the European project.

STARS EU students complete an Erasmus+ BIP circular economy course at the University of La Laguna

November 6, 2024

STARS EU reviews at Bremen its first year of activity within the European Commission project

Two days of working together, analysing what has been done so far in the framework of the European project.

STARS EU reviews at Bremen its first year of activity within the European Commission project

October 22, 2024

STARS EU knowledge transfer office kicks off

The new service provides 72 technological services that supply advanced solutions to companies and institutions.

STARS EU knowledge transfer office kicks off

October 15, 2024

Workshop at #EURegionsWeek Explores Regional Talent and Skills Development

The activity consisted of sharing regional talents and skills.

Workshop at #EURegionsWeek Explores Regional Talent and Skills Development

October 14, 2024

STARS EU participates in the forum to debate on the implementation of the european degree in Spain

The meeting focused on the challenges to be faced to obtain the new qualification.

STARS EU participates in the forum to debate on the implementation of the european degree in Spain

September 16, 2024

The future of European Universities discussed in Cracow

Cracow University of Technology took part in the 2nd European Universities Conference.

The future of European Universities discussed in Cracow

June 27, 2024

Joint exchange on STARS EU at Hochschule Bremen

The STARS EU coodinators at Bremen University of Applied Scieces explained the allaiance to their community.

STARS EU project coordinator Stefanie Eul (at speakers' desk) and Vice-Rector for Studies, Teaching and Internationalisation Prof. Dr. Annika Maschwitz (on the photo with microphone) explained the project structures behind STARS EU. (Copyright HSB-Meike Mossig).

May 31, 2024

STARS EU Steering Committee visited Bremen

The meeting addressed sevaral topics regarding legal status and internationalisation.

Steering Committee, from left to right: Heike Tauerschmidt, Marieke Steenbergen, Jose Sigut, Rima Dijkstra, Gunnar Peterson, Ewa Siekierzyńska, Vera Ferro-Lebres, Stefanie Eul, Carl-Fredrik Miles, Rodrigo Trujillo, Ernesto Pereda, Dariusz Bogdał, Dorinela Cupi and Dorina Gjipali.

April 22, 2024

Bragança Polytechnic University organized a cycle of presentations about the alliance

The cycle of presentations was carried over the past few weeks at IPB.

Luís Pais and Vera Ferro Lebres during one of the sessions.

April 17, 2024

A delegation from Bragança visits Cracow to promote joint projects in the framework of STARS EU

Two days of an intensive programme of meetings to strengthen mutual cooperation.

The Portuguese delegation of deans, with Cracow's Vice-Rector for Science and the head of the International Relations Office at the Senate Hall of the host university.

April 16, 2024

STARS EU provides training to its members on Open Science and Open Data

This online programme will take place on 19, 22, 24 and 26 April.

STARS EU provides training to its members on Open Science and Open Data

April 16, 2024

STARS EU opens a call for a seed funding grant aimed to enhance joint researh and innovation activities

This grant will help STARS EU researchers to set up joint competitive projects.

STARS EU opens a call for a seed funding grant aimed to enhance joint researh and innovation activities

April 10, 2024

STARS Talks will present every month knowledge proposals at the service of regional development

Specialists from various areas will present innovative projects with potential to support regional development.

STARS Talks will present every month knowledge proposals at the service of regional development

March 26, 2024

STARS EU focused on regional transition during its annual conference in Besançon.

This is the third annual conference of the alliance since its beginning.

Group photos of all participants at this annual conference of the alliance held in Besançon.

March 14, 2024

Registration for the Staff Week about Healthy Ageing at Hanze is now open

There were meetings at the Law, Engineering, Communication, and Business & Marketing schools.

Photo: Stella Dekker

March 6, 2024

A delegation of IPB Bragança visits Hanze in the framework of the alliance

There were meetings at the Law, Engineering, Communication, and Business & Marketing schools.

A delegation of IPB Bragança visits Hanze in the framework of the alliance

February 29, 2024

STARS EU Open Day at Alexandër Moisiu University of Durrës

This event at the beginnig of the second semester highlighted the opportunities provided by STARS EU.

Students and staff took part in this open day which highlighted the opportunities provided by the STARS EU seal.

February 14, 2024

Bragança Polytechnic University hosted the successful 2nd Edition of IN2COP with STARS EU partners

The event served as a platform for reflection and the sharing of insights garnered from co-creation ecosystems.

Participants in the first day of this event

January 9, 2024

Three of our partners set in motion the project INNlocal

It will focus on the search for solutions for new local public policies to meet today's growing challenges.

INNlocal kick-off event

December 11, 2023

Students and teachers from different universities participated in Startup BIP at Hanze

This BIP used innovative educational approaches, such as a simulation game.

Students and teachers from different universities participated in Startup BIP at Hanze

December 6, 2023

University West hosted the successful kick off event of our alliance

We took our first steps as a European University in a climate of 'good vibes'.

University West hosted the successful kick off event of our alliance

December 1, 2023

Countdown to our kick-off conference in Trollhättan

We will meet at Sweden. Now is when the real work beguins!

STARS EU kick off conference banner

November 27, 2023

First STARS EU Blended Intensive Programmes start and Staff Week at HSB

A successful week full of work and meetings at the headquarters of our German partners.

Group picture of those involved at the Staff Week which took place last week at Bremen.

November 24, 2023

Dutch tulips will bloom at the Cracow University of Technology

The STARS EU logo will bloom also in Poland!

In the photo, the employees of the CUT's Marketing Department plant tulip bulbs; in the spring, the flowers will form the STARS EU logo/ photo by Jan Zych

November 22, 2023

Bragança Polytechnic Institute forms STARS EU logo in its gardens with tulips

The STARS EU logo is now part of the gardens of our Portugues partner.

Bragança Polytechnic Institute forms STARS EU logo in its gardens with tulips

November 10, 2023

President Hanze UAS ‘Doctor Honoris Causa’ at Alexander Moisiu University

President of Hanze UAS has received the title 'Doctor Honoris Causa' from the Alexander Moisiu University in Durrës.

President Hanze UAS 'Doctor Honoris Causa' at Alexander Moisiu University

November 7, 2023

Registration open for the Conference on Educational Co-Creation in Bragança

The conference will be held from 30 January to 1 February.

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October 19, 2023

Silesian University and Hanze UAS talk about talent development

On October 12 and 13, Hanze University in Groningen hosted STARS EU partner from Silesian University in Opava, Czech…

Michaela Weiss, vice-rector of Silesian University in Opava for Student and Social Affairs

September 18, 2023

AI for medical purposes, one of the topics addressed in the Digital Transformation TIG Seminar

With this September seminar, all seven STARS EU TIG has presented themselves and their work.

AI for medical purposes, one of the topics addressed in the Digital Transformation TIG Seminar

September 15, 2023

STARS EU participates in the 2nd European Universities Alliances forum held in Barcelona

Morte than 400 people from all European Universities alliances met at Barcelona on 15 and 15 September.

The STARS EU delegation at the Barcelona forum. From left to right: Vera Ferro-Lebres, Rima Dijkstra, José Sigut and Gunnar Peterson.

September 6, 2023

STARS EU rectors and presidents gather in Groningen to celebrate the 225th anniversary of Hanze University

The STARS EU partners will discuss further development of the alliance after g of the programme financed by European…

STARS EU rectors and presidents gather in Groningen to celebrate the 225th anniversary of Hanze University

July 3, 2023

STARS EU secures funding to become European University

STARS EU is officially an European University

STARS EU secures funding to become European University

June 29, 2023

STARS EU opens a call for proposing courses and lectures

Applications are open from 1 July 2023 to 15 September 2023.

STARS EU opens a call for proposing courses and lectures

June 21, 2023

The sixth STARS EU TIG online Seminar addressed Living Spaces

This TIG is lead by the Bremen University of Applied Sciences (Germany).

The sixth STARS EU TIG online Seminar addressed Living Spaces

June 12, 2023

Students from seven countries complete a BIP course on smart grids at the ULL

The in person part of this BIP course will be held by ULL during this week.

Students from seven countries complete a BIP course on smart grids at the ULL

May 24, 2023

The Portuguese STARS EU partners got to know the research facilities of their Swedish colleagues

Five deans from the Portuguese Institute Polytechnic of Bragança (IPB) recently visited University West (Sweden).

After the meeting, the IPB delegation visited some technical and pedagogical facilities.

May 23, 2023

STARS EU Staff Week: Fostering Collaboration and Best Practices in Karviná, Czechia

With over 70 participants from 14 different countries and 20 foreign universities, the event was a resounding success.

Group photo of some of those attending the Staff Week at the Silesian University in Opava.

May 20, 2023

Hanze and Alksandër Moisiu universities strengthen their collaboration in the framework of the STARS EU alliance

A delegation from Hanze University of Applied Sciences visited the University Aleksander Moisiu in Durrës.

From left to right: Paul Ganzeboom, HUAS Dean of Internationalisation; Rima Dijkstra, STARS EU programme manager; and Kseanela Sotirofski, UAMD Rector.

April 6, 2023

Healthy Ageing, main topic of the fifth TIG online Seminar

This TIG is lead by the Hanze University of Applied Sciences (The Netherlands).

Karin Sulmann (Hanze University of Applied Sciences)

April 4, 2023

STARS EU partners showed at Tenerife their commitment with this alliance

University of La Laguna hosted the third anual STARS EU Conference

Group photo of all those attending the ULL Conference.

March 14, 2023

Looking back at a successful STARS EU session at Hanze UAS

anze University of Applied Sciences held an informative session on Thursday the 9th of March for its staff.

Looking back at a successful STARS EU session at Hanze UAS

March 7, 2023

Circular Economy was at the center of the fourth TIG Seminar

This TIG is lead by the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (Portugal).

Circular Economy was at the center of the fourth TIG Seminar

February 24, 2023

Last days for in-person registration to the STARS EU Conference at the University of La Laguna

The members of the alliance will be able to discuss in person the next steps of this project.

STARS EU Conference at ULL banner

February 13, 2023

STARS EU Alliance will run five Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programmes during the 2nd semester 2022/2023

These BIP will address topics as Challenge Based Innovation, Circular Bioeconomy, Cybersecurity, Emotional Education…

STARS EU Alliance will run five Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programmes during the 2nd semester 2022/2023

February 7, 2023

The third STARS EU TIG seminar addressed Energy Transition

The seminar attracted a good attendance from interested followers from different countries over a large part of Europe.

The third STARS EU TIG seminar addressed Energy Transition

January 31, 2023

STARS EU Alliance runs a BIP in the face to face Innovation Week at Bragança

This new Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme took place from 23rd to 27th of January.

Some of the attendees at this new BIP challenge.

January 20, 2023

STARS EU Alliance finalises in Crakow the details of the proposal to the European Commission

STARS EU Steering Comitee met at Cracow to finalise its proposal for the Erasmus+ 2023 European Universities call.

Steering Comitee meeting at Cracow on January 2023.

January 16, 2023

STARS EU Alliance runs a BIP in Embedded Systems Applications

The city of Bragança, (Portugal) hosted a Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) on Embedded Systems Applications.

STARS EU Alliance runs a BIP in Embedded Systems Applications

January 12, 2023

Second monthly seminar on TIG’s: Art and Creative Industries

The seminar included a presentation by this TIG's leader, Antonio Meireles (IPB).

Gunnar Peterson (University West) during the introduction of this online seminar.

December 6, 2022

STARS EU Thematic Interest Group seminars are running

On December 6 the first of the series of seminars for the Thematic Interest Groups (TIG’s).

STARS EU Thematic Interest Group seminars are running

November 23, 2022

The STARS EU Steering Committee meet at Bragança

The highlight was the introduction of the two new partners: the University of Franche-Comté (France) and the Aleksandër…

The STARS EU Steering Committee meet at Bragança

June 1, 2022

STARS EU conference in Groningen NL

​Last Tuesday 31 May and Wednesday 1 June it was time for the Launching STARS EU conference!

STARS EU conference in Groningen NL

September 29, 2021

Researchers join forces in Thematic Interest Groups of European ENGAGED University

Over 60 researchers and other participants joint the first successful Thematic Interest Group Workshop.

Researchers join forces in Thematic Interest Groups of European ENGAGED University

April 15, 2021

The role of University in an Engaged Region

Willem Foorthuis and Anu Manickam, from Hanze University of Applied Sciences, present an interesting Dutch case about…

ENGAGED proposal for strategic partnership project got awarded!

April 15, 2021

European ENGAGED University pioneers with digital challenged based innovation

60 and teachers engage with companies from six European regions in the first education pilot developed by European…

European ENGAGED University pioneers with digital challenged based innovation

April 13, 2021

Interactive workshop on developing ENGAGED PhDs

​The next session of the ENGAGED consortium will be hosted by Waterford Institute of Technology in Ireland. 

Interactive workshop on developing ENGAGED PhDs

February 25, 2021

ENGAGED proposal for strategic partnership project got awarded!

European ENGAGED University application has been approved by the Romanian National Agency.

ENGAGED proposal for strategic partnership project got awarded!

February 22, 2021

Panel discussion on European Universities in Berlin: Watersheds of Internationalization

The Freie Universität Berlin organizes an interesting panel discussion.

Panel discussion on European Universities in Berlin: Watersheds of Internationalization

February 22, 2021

Interview with project leader and international cooperation expert Rima Dijkstra

Project leader and international cooperation expert Rima Dijkstra was interviewed by the Hanze Impact Magazine.

Interview with project leader and international cooperation expert Rima Dijkstra

February 1, 2021

Great support for European ENGAGED University from Minister of Portugal and regional stakeholders

Over eighty people followed the third commission meeting and second webinar of European ENGAGED University live from…

Great support for European ENGAGED University from Minister of Portugal and regional stakeholders

January 19, 2021

ENGAGED webinar and Commission meeting in Bragança, Portugal

The second webinar organized by the European ENGAGED University will take place on the 26th of January 2021.

ENGAGED webinar and Commission meeting in Bragança, Portugal

December 7, 2020

Successful first online event European ENGAGED University

The first online event of European ENGAGED University was a great success.

Successful first online event European ENGAGED University

December 2, 2020

ENGAGED partners sign for long term alliance

​Six progressive higher education institutions will establish the European ENGAGED University.

ENGAGED partners sign for long term alliance

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    We aim to support the widest array of browsers and assistive technologies as possible, so our users can choose the best fitting tools for them, with as few limitations as possible. Therefore, we have worked very hard to be able to support all major systems that comprise over 95% of the user market share including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Opera and Microsoft Edge, JAWS and NVDA (screen readers).

    Notes, comments, and feedback

    Despite our very best efforts to allow anybody to adjust the website to their needs. There may still be pages or sections that are not fully accessible, are in the process of becoming accessible, or are lacking an adequate technological solution to make them accessible. Still, we are continually improving our accessibility, adding, updating and improving its options and features, and developing and adopting new technologies. All this is meant to reach the optimal level of accessibility, following technological advancements. For any assistance, please reach out to

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