The STARS EU Commission held its annual meeting as part of the celebrations marking the 80^th anniversary of Cracow University of Technology (CUT), one of the alliance’s nine partners. The meeting, held on 1 and 2 October, brought together rectors and members of the partner universities, as well as researchers and academic leaders from other European higher education institutions, united by a common purpose: to strengthen international cooperation and to define the roadmap for the future of the alliance.

This strategic and decisive meeting consisted of two days of intensive work. The agenda on the first day (Wednesday, 1 October) began with an institutional meeting between the Rector of the host university, Andrzej Szarata, and the members of the STARS EU Commission, composed of the rectors and representatives of the partner universities: DickPouwels – President of Hanze University of Applied Sciences; Francisco Javier García Rodríguez – Rector of University of La Laguna,; Mats Jägstam – Rector of University West; Tomas Gongol – Rector of Silesian University of Opava;  Orlando Rodrigues – President of Bragança Polytechnic University; Shkëlqim Fortuzi – Rector of Aleksandër Moisiu University of Durrës, and Hugues Daussy – President of Marie and Louis Pasteur University.

Governance models

There was a “shared feeling” regarding the need to move towardsimproved governance, one that places greater emphasis on the alliance. Another key point on which the rectors agreed was the need to go further to ensure that joint work continues, regardless of the continuation of the financial support provided by the European Union (EU). Possible ways to achieve stronger unity among the nine universities of the alliance were discussed.

Later that same day, 1 October, a joint meeting was held between the STARS EU Steering Committee, where discussions focused on the governance of the alliance, the third draft of the Research Solutions Agenda, the presentation of the STARS EU Campus Charter, and the work plan for the 2025/2026 academic year.

The day also included a stimulating visit to the At the Environmental Aerodynamics Laboratory they were presented with projects on wind energy, smog research, air purification systems, and the resilience of structures under extreme weather conditions. At the Ultra-Precise Coordinate Measurement Laboratory, they learned about equipment used in advanced research for the aerospace, defence, and microprocessor industries. At the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, the delegation was shown projects related to hydrogen- and methane- powered vehicles, including prototypes designed and built by CUT students.

Commemorative acts

The second day (Thursday, 2 October) was dedicated to the official celebrations of CUT’s 80^th anniversary. Members of STARS EU attended various events, including a Mass at the majestic Cathedral of St. Stanislaus in Wawel Castle, followed by a ceremonial procession along the iconic Grodzka Street to the Market Square. The day concluded with the official inauguration of the 2025/2026 academic year at the Polish Aviation Museum, and a concert at the Karol Szymanowski Philharmonic in Kraków.

Through this meeting, STARS EU reinforced its commitment to international collaboration, shared research, and the development of an open and dynamic European campus, consolidating the alliance’s role within the European Higher Education Area.

 

Science that reaches society, research that crosses countries and projects that mark the future. This is how STARS EU participated  in the European Researchers’ Night, an event held simultaneously in 25 countries and more than 460 cities to showcase science in a more informative and approachable way.

As the general coordinator of the alliance Dick Pouwels highlighted, for all the members of STARS EU it is very important that “research does not stay within universities, but that we put our experience and knowledge at the service of society”. And a good example of this are the research initiatives that allow the public to approach three key areas: healthy ageing, clean energy and entrepreneurship with a European impact.

Health and technology for the elderly

The researcher at the University of La Laguna, Sara Darias-Curvo, presented a project (STARS-Health) focused on improving digital literacy and health of the elderly, especially in rural areas. The aim of the project, in which several STARS partners are involved, is to adapt existing applications to the real needs of these people to facilitate their day-to-day lives and that of their caregivers. “The first thing is to listen to the population and then design tailor-made solutions,” Darias stressed.

Hydrogen, the energy of tomorrow

From the French region of Franche-Comté, the researcher at the Marie et Louis Pasteur University (France), Samir Jemei, and the dean Jan Jaap Aué, from the Hanze University of Applied Sciences (The Netherlands), showed how they work on sustainable mobility, electrolysis and energy storage, united by a common horizon: to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The key?, the international collaboration:  “By sharing knowledge, we learn from each other and accelerate change.”

Entrepreneurship with European impact

The third axis of the night was entrepreneurship, by researcher Ariola Arizi, from Aleksander Moisiu University (Albania), the alma mater of the BETTER project. Backed by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, its initiative supports startups, students and researchers in sustainability, digitalisation and health. “We are training the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators and, to do this, international collaboration is essential in opening up opportunities for all.”

Europe, a network of collaboration

The event left a common and forceful message: research is not an isolated matter, but a living tool to transform the present and the future. When Europe works together, the speakers agreed,  it empowers people and transforms their regions, the motto and spirit of STARS EU.

Take a look at this special evening and discover our projects through the voices of their own protagonists.

STARS EU ALLIANCE is advancing the preparations for its next Project Meeting to be held at the University of La Laguna (ULL) on November 25 and 26, 2025. The working meeting, which will bring together around 180 people from the nine partner universities in Tenerife (Canary Islands, Spain), is a further step in the strategy that the alliance has been developing since the end of October 2023, the date of its official consolidation.

The event will be held at the Faculty of Engineering and Technology (ESIT) and will feature plenary sessions, thematic workshops, meetings of the different working groups and networking spaces aimed at coordinating strategies and advancing in the projects and objectives of the alliance. The agenda also includes social activities, designed to strengthen integration between participants and create synergies that result in the work dynamic. These include a guided tour of the city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a gala dinner.

Registration for the meeting is open until 30 September 2025 and can be done through the official registration form, accessible from the following link: https://sites.google.com/ull.edu.es/stars-eu-project-meeting-2025/home?utm_source=chatgpt.com, where you can consult the planned work agenda, as well as useful and interesting information about the city and the island.

Work dynamics

This event is in addition to the working meetings that the alliance has been holding at the different partner universities, located in Spain, Sweden, Albania, France, Germany, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Poland and Portugal. All of them are aimed at intensifying scientific collaboration, strengthening academic networks and advancing the great common objectives: digital transformation, green transition, social value and well-being and educational innovation.

 

Some of the most recent examples are the last Project Meeting at the Hochschule Bremen-University of Applied Sciences  (Germany), which took place in November 2024, or the STARS EU Annual Congress hosted by the Aleksandër Moisiu University of Durrës (UAMD), located in Albania, held in March of this year.

Appointment in Tenerife

This is the second time that the STARS EU partners have met at the University of La Laguna. The first was in March 2023 ─ when it was still aspiring to achieve the European University seal ─ on the occasion of its annual conference, which meant “a clear strengthening of the network and its working groups”.

This event in Tenerife “represents a key opportunity to continue consolidating the progress made in these almost two years of activity, share good practices and strengthen ties between partner universities”, as pointed out by the coordinator of STARS EU at the University of La Laguna, José Sigut.

Sigut also remarked that the boom and consolidation experienced by European university alliances in the last two years has made them a “strategic pillar for the European Higher Education Area, especially in the promotion of transnational cooperation, academic innovation and the creation of joint degrees”, an aspect on which STARS EU is already working.

The STARS-Health Project, part of the STARS EU framework, recently presented its roadmap to guide older adults in the use of digital health management services, thereby contributing more effectively to reducing health inequalities among the senior population.

Led by Hanze University of Applied Sciences, together with the universities of La Laguna (Spain), West (Sweden), Silesian (Czech Republic) and Bragança (Portugal), STARS-Health officially began its journey with a workshop held in Groningen (the Netherlands). The event also included an online launch, joined by patient organisations, healthcare professionals, educators and researchers.

Opening the session, Rima Dijkstra, STARS EU coordinator, highlighted the importance of collaboration in initiatives of this kind, which are so vital to society. This was further emphasised by Prof. Dr Hans Hobbelen, researcher and professor at Hanze University of Applied Sciences, who warned about the growing number of older adults against a backdrop of a progressively shrinking healthcare workforce — a challenge that underlines the urgent need for projects such as this.

The session continued with presentations, follow-up and updates on the project — developed within the framework of the Thematic Interest Group (TIG) Healthy Ageing — led by the different Work Package leaders. Throughout, participants reaffirmed their strong commitment to the shared mission: to empower older adults with low health literacy by improving access to and use digital services.

Project phases

The first phase of STARS-Health focuses on analysing the current situation of older adults, informal caregivers and healthcare professionals struggling with digital tools. The second phase involves conducting interviews in Sweden, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Spain and Portugal.

The project will only select digital applications that meet strict usability criteria for older adults, co-create a digital environment in which users and professionals can jointly select the most suitable apps, and develop training programmes to support professionals in guiding both older adults and their caregivers.

In addition to the professionals involved, students will play an active role by identifying and classifying apps in their own countries — a clear example of co-creation in action. STARS-Health will also collaborate with @Label2Enable and other European initiatives such as #Care about IT, #Health Noord, #HealthTech in Society and #Proeftuin Toegankelijke Digitale Zorg, which work towards more accessible and inclusive digital healthcare. These synergies broaden the project’s reach and reinforce its impact across Europe.

Research team

The project’s research team, comprising five of the nine partners of STARS EU along with the Canary Islands Health Service (SCS), is led by Prof. Dr Johannes Hobbelen and Dr. Sandra Jorna-Lakke (Hanze University of Applied Sciences); Margareta Karlsson (University West); Rui Pedro Lopes (Polytechnic Institute of Bragança); Sara Darias-Curvo (University of La Laguna); Markéta Skalná (Silesian University in Opava); and Lilisbeth Perestelo-Pérez (Canary Islands Health Service).

STARS-Health will run for three years with funding of €912,060, granted by the European Partnership on Transforming Health and Care Systems (THCS). This is a co-funded action under the Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Framework Programme (2021–2027) of the European Union.

Over 40 researchers and leading academics from the different STARS EU universities took part in the international research workshop of STARS EU, held on 8–9 September at University West in Trollhättan, Sweden. The meeting aimed to intensify scientific collaboration in two areas of excellence: Production Technology and Work-Integrated Learning (WIL).

During the two days, participants shared experiences, presented research lines and explored potential joint projects in fields such as robotics, electrical engineering, artificial intelligence, health sciences and pedagogy. The working environment fostered the emergence of new academic networks and the design of common strategies to address challenges in higher education and industry.

The programme included presentations on advanced production technologies, campus visits, networking sessions and an official dinner. The second day focused on the research environment in WIL, with special emphasis on the application of innovative methodologies in artificial intelligence, information systems and applied local development.

Synergies and collaborations

The workshop made it possible to identify synergies and pave the way for strong and competitive collaborations between universities, as highlighted by Per Assmo, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Internationalisation at University West: “The member universities of STARS EU collectively offer both breadth and depth, providing the potential for strong and competitive transdisciplinary research partnerships.”

The event coincided with the annual EAIE conference in Gothenburg, making it easier for researchers to attend both meetings and broaden their contacts within the European academic space.

With the aim of facilitating the preparation of competitive projects, STARS EU offers you a practical guide that explains the evaluation criteria, the maximum budget, and the participation requirements for the second round of the seed grant call, open to the nine partners of the alliance from May this year until March 2026.

Everything you need to know to make your project a winning proposal is included here: the keys to submitting proposals, the deadlines to bear in mind, the minimum number of partner universities, the eligible expenses, and the submission procedure. All of this is designed to encourage solid and well-structured proposals.

With these fundamental guidelines, researchers and PhD candidates will be able to optimise their competitive proposals for European programmes such as Horizon Europe and the upcoming FP10, through specialised advisory services and financial support. To achieve this, it is essential to emphasise the clarity of the idea, the multidisciplinary approach, and the alignment with the Priority Areas of the alliance.

Financing

Each participating university may receive up to EUR 3,000 for RIA, IA and Cofund calls, and EUR 2,000 for CSA actions. The funding may be used to cover costs related to international consortium meetings, travel for external partners, external consultancy services, support for specific proposal writing, proofreading, and document design.

To address any queries, the alliance organised a series of informative activities, including a webinar and explanatory documents. The first webinar was hold on 11 June, led by Carl-Fredrik Miles, member of the STARS EU Steering Committee and project manager for STARS EU at University West. People interested in see it can do it link here: starseu.org/guidelines-for-stars-eu-seed-grant-for-research-and-innovation-project-proposals/. The second one will possibly take place in October or November 2025.

The STARS EU Funding Expert Group will evaluate the submitted proposals based on specific criteria, including clarity of the project idea, relevance, feasibility, and multi-disciplinarity, among other aspects. Once the proposals are assessed, the committee will notify applicants of its decision within a maximum of three weeks.

Funding will be disbursed only after the official submission of the proposal via the relevant Horizon Europe or FP10 portal, together with a financial report and a copy of the submitted application.

For further information and to access the full call guidelines, click here: Guidelines for STARS EU Seed Grant

Contact: starseu@hv.se

Students from several European countries have jointly developed innovative game concepts for Bremen’s cultural sector. The 30 or so students worked in interdisciplinary teams at Hochschule Bremen (HSB) – City University of Applied Sciences, partner of STARS EU Alliance, on projects supported by regional partners from the fields of culture and art. The winning team developed a smartphone game that allows users to discover and interactively experience art in public spaces.

The workshop in the summer semester of 2025 was one of the results of the three-year cooperation project ‘IGNITION’. It connects European universities and promotes innovative teaching formats. The intensive workshop week in the innovative FreiRaum@HSB and the hybrid final event offered students a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in game development, intercultural collaboration and challenge-based learning. The event was organised by Professor Andreas Teufel from the Media Informatics course at Faculty 4 – Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at HSB. ‘The project was a proof-of-concept for our new didactic concepts, which combine hybrid teaching with intensive workshop work,’ explains Andreas Teufel.

‘Much more fun than the traditional course structure’

The positive feedback from the students emphasises the success: ‘It was one of the best courses I’ve attended at HSB,’ says one student looking back. Someone else from the workshop commented: “The concept is great and much more fun than the traditional course structure I’m used to. I really enjoyed the one week of the workshop as it allowed you to fully concentrate on your project with little to no distractions. It felt like a great experience and not just another course.”

Students from three STARS EU partners

Students from the three STARS EU partners Instituto Politechnico de Bragança in Portugal, Hanze University in Groningen (Netherlands) and HSB were involved. They were joined by exchange students from Norway, Turkey and Luxembourg, who are spending their summer semester at HSB. They came from the Media Informatics, Design, Computer Science and Business Administration (BWL) degree programmes. An online phase in April and May was followed by an intensive week of workshops at Hochschule Bremen in June at FreiRaum@HSB. The event officially ended at the end of June with a hybrid closing event.

The partners from Bremen’s cultural scene: The Günter Grass Foundation Bremen, the Verein zur Förderung des Welterbes Rathaus und Roland in Bremen, the Städtische Galerie Bremen and the Wilhelm Wagenfeld Haus took part as partners from Bremen’s cultural scene.

About IGNITION

IGNITION is a research project of the STARS EU partners Hanze Groningen (Netherlands, lead partner), Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (Portugal) and Hochschule Bremen (HSB) together with the South East Technological University (SETU) in Waterford (Ireland).

The acronym IGNITION stands for European DIGital Literacy Coalition for Inclusion, Collaboration aNd InnovaTION. ‘The aim of IGNITION is to provide our lecturers with concrete didactic tools and technological support to enable curricular teaching in international and hybrid settings,’ says project leader Professor Andreas Teufel, Dean of Studies at Faculty 4 – Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. ‘This will not replace our core expertise of teaching in small groups and practical tasks in the seminar room and laboratory, but it will expand our possibilities.’

STARS EU is announcing part of its academic offer for the 2025/2026 year, with the launch of 13 Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs) – short training courses combining virtual learning with in-person teaching that foster innovative, collaborative learning in an international context. This edition includes highly topical themes such as generative artificial intelligence, sustainable architectural design, mobile programming, emotional education, and the development of video games linked to cultural heritage.

Targeted at both students and teaching and research staff from the alliance – as well as from other universities – the BIPs are organised by various partner institutions and aligned with STARS EU’s priority areas (Digital Transformation and Social Value and Well-Being). The programmes will take place between October 2025 and June 2026.

The search functionality for BIPs (Blended Intensive Programmes) within the STARS EU website has been optimised to enhance user experience. With the introduction of specific filters—such as organising university, subject area, delivery mode, and target group—users can now access the academic offer more easily and efficiently. This improved system enables students and staff to quickly identify and select the programmes that best match their interests and academic goals.

Students at one of the activities organized at the BIP Future LabCamp, hosted by the Krakow University of Technology (Poland).The academic offer for students includes programmes such as Climate Responsive and Sustainable Building Design, focusing on sustainable architectural solutions and energy strategies; Digital Manufacturing, which promotes hands-on learning using digital manufacturing tools; and Game Development with VR & AR, centred on creative experiences in the development of virtual environments with a local and social approach.

Virtual reality, mobile tech and video games

Other offerings include Heritage in Video Games, aimed at the creation of educational games that interpret local cultural heritage; Game Development with VR & AR, which explores the creative development of immersive experiences using virtual and augmented reality technologies; and Mobile Programming and Technologies, focused on mobile apps for Android/iOS, data security, and programming with Flutter.

In the area of social value and well-being, students will be able to explore two different domains. On one hand, Emotional Education, a programme addressing emotional intelligence, neuroscience, and practical strategies such as dance, music, and virtual reality. On the other, Theories in Translator Training, a BIP through which participants will learn about translation and intercultural interpreting, with a strong focus on critical text analysis.

Focusing more on business, the new programme also includes Business Simulation and Financial Analysis – business simulation and financial analysis, including the preparation of strategic reports – and Management Decisions and Business Simulation, a training course on strategic decision-making in areas such as marketing, finance, and human resources.

AI and knowledge transfer

Among the programmes aimed at academic staff are BIPs such as Critical Thinking in the Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence, focused on critical thinking, the foundations of AI, and its ethical implications; Job It Up! aimed at employability, personal development, and transversal skills; and Knowledge Transfer Academy, which explores the role of universities in innovation and technology transfer to society.

The programmes offer between 3 and 6 ECTS credits and allow participants to apply for Erasmus+ funding to cover travel and accommodation costs. This format reinforces the alliance’s commitment to a more inclusive, accessible higher education system that is closely aligned with the challenges of the 21st century, as outlined in the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

According to the alliance, “BIPs are a strategic opportunity to promote interdisciplinary learning and strengthen the bonds between our university communities.” With this new edition, STARS EU reinforces its commitment to education that combines academic excellence with pedagogical innovation and social impact.

Interested individuals can find full information and registration contacts at starseu.org/upcoming-bips/.

University West (Sweden) will host a research workshop aimed at intensifying scientific collaboration within the STARS EU Alliance. This event, taking place on 8 and 9 September 2025, will bring together prominent researchers from various European universities, including those in the alliance, to present, share and foster new networks and joint projects in two areas of excellence: Production Technology and Work-Integrated Learning.

Renowned for its focus on advanced production technologies and integrated learning methodologies, University West offers an ideal setting for an international meeting whose significance lies in the direct exchange of knowledge. Sharing experiences among researchers will help to promote synergies that drive innovation and academic development in key areas for industry and higher education.

Participants will have the opportunity to present their research lines over the course of the two-day meeting, during which potential partnerships will be explored and strategies discussed to address common challenges in various fields — from production technology, robotics, electrical engineering and artificial intelligence to health sciences and pedagogy, among others.

Programme and activities

The research workshop will take place on 8 and 9 September 2025 at the university’s campus in Trollhättan (Sweden). The programme will begin on Monday 8 with a lunch and an institutional welcome by Vice-Chancellor Mats Jägstam and Professor Per Assmo, Head of Internationalisation. This will be followed by presentations on the main research focus areas in Production Technology, including robotic welding, simulation, electrical and electronic engineering, as well as the doctoral programmes linked to these fields.

In the afternoon, STARS EU alliance partners will take the floor to present their research lines in a session designed to identify common interests and pave the way for new collaborations. The day will conclude with a campus tour, a networking session and an official dinner.

Tuesday 9 will be dedicated to the research environment in Work-Integrated Learning (WIL), with presentations focusing on artificial intelligence, information systems, pedagogy, health sciences and applied local development. The day will end with a discussion session on future collaborations within the alliance and a lunch featuring a showcase of international education programmes offered by University West.

The workshop is free of charge and includes meals. Participants may apply for funding through the ERASMUS+ programme to cover their travel and accommodation expenses, reinforcing the alliance’s commitment to accessibility and academic exchange.

This event also coincides with the annual EAIE conference in Gothenburg, making it easier for attendees to participate in both events and broadening networking opportunities across the European space.

For more information:

Information about WIL:https://www.hv.se/en/research/research-environments/area-of-strength-work-integrated-learning/

Information about PT: https://www.hv.se/en/research/research-environments/production-technology/

Hochschule Bremen – University of Applied Sciences. (HBS) , partner of STARS EU Alliance, is collaborating with eight European universities to create a European university. An international group of students from HSB and HfK Bremen developed ideas for this goal in the joint project ‘Interspace’, including an intercultural pavilion, a mobile research laboratory, and a transnational festival.

In eight groups, 35 students presented their ideas through models, drawings, installations, and artistic approaches. Three projects were awarded prizes by a six-member jury from HSB and partner universities in Spain and Poland. One further project received special mention. The event, Interspace O(ut)er Campus, took place on 8 July 2025 at Hochschule Bremen.

First Prize: ‘UNI.KIT – Out of the box’

An intercultural pavilion made of regional wood, featuring a standardised design, digital info screens, and modular elements sent to each STARS EU campus. It serves as a space for exchange and events. The group of winners is composed by Derya Kuziak, Marlene Laurösch, Jalina Oetjen and Amon Osterkamp.

Second Prize: ‘CLA!M THE CAMPUS – Just do it’

Reactivation of underused campus spaces using mobile furniture designed by students. Bremen campus areas were temporarily equipped with tables, chairs, and ping-pong tables. The furniture is lightweight and easy to transport. The award went to: Pia Burghardt, Nora Constantin, Hannes Mehrtens, Lennart Mönnekes, Johanna Nolte, Alessa Padberg, Julia Redmann and Fiona Sanneh.

Third Prize: ‘CAMPUS AURA – The sense of campus’

Interactive screen on each campus showing colour elements reflecting the community’s emotional state: light for positive, dark for negative. Based on regular surveys, it visualises the often-invisible campus atmosphere. The third winners: Jonas Bultmann, Hannah Christoffers, Jana zum Felde and Federico Pazzaglia.

Special Mention: ‘STARS of Europe FESTIVAL’

Annual cultural festival rotating among the alliance universities, featuring live and digital events on themes such as sustainability or inclusion. It will culminate in Brussels in its tenth year.
Group: Alina Tschernova, Justine Kremming, Martina Rubbini and Raquel de Carvalho Frade.

INVISIBLE INBETWEEN – STARS EU CONNECTION.HUB

 Colourful, multifunctional cubes used as seats, tables, or play surfaces, accompanied by a transparent LED wall sharing real-time visuals between campuses.
Group: Vivienne Gerlach, Semanur Gezer, Rim Ramadan and Janine Sibbing.

‘RETHINK CAMPUS – shaped by students, shared by all’

 Teaching and learning programme turning the campus into a real-world lab. Students work collaboratively across disciplines in a five-year process. A physical hub called “Baubude” serves as an open studio for future projects. The winner gropu was composed by Sherin Issa, Celine Penniggers, Finja Ruschmeyer, Katerin Jaramillo Motoche and Guillermo Ruiz Benítez de Lugo Pérez.

STARS EU Multitool

Interdisciplinary seminar and app to connect regional topics across Europe. Each semester, a locally relevant theme is explored collectively by the nine universities.
Group: Sherin Issa, Celine Penniggers, Finja Ruschmeyer, Katerin Jaramillo Motoche, Guillermo Ruiz Benítez de Lugo Pérez, Julia Tecklenborg, Gabriel Wirthwein and Ruby Zakrzewska.

 Mobile research laboratory ‘Real.Space.Lab’

A modular, lightweight, and mobile lab adaptable to various environments. Designed for knowledge exchange between universities and local actors, it enables experimental, site-specific learning.
Group: Tim Josephi, Pauline Stey, Luca Weers, Finn Herzog and Emil Ackmann.

Outlook: Further development as a European teaching format

Professor Ulrike Mansfeld, from the School of Architecture, states that the project will continue in 2026 at the European level. The experience will serve as a basis for long-term, institutionally embedded development of a co-creation campus that meets student needs across disciplines and borders.

Thanks to all the people who were involved in the project in the summer semester and contributed to the organisation with great commitment. To the team at HSB and HfK Bremen, with professors Ulrike Mansfeld (HSB; Maria Clarke (HSB); Claudia Kromrei (HSB); Katrin Winkler (HSB); Janina Ebner (HfK Bremen / HSB STARS EU); Detlef Rahe (HfK Bremen) and Falk von Zobeltitz (HfK Bremen).

And thanks to the jury, composed of: Ercole Erculei (HSB / STARS EU); Rima Dijkstra (STARS EU, Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen); Kinga Racon-Leja (Cracow University of Technology, Poland / STARS EU); Cintia Hernández Sánchez (Universidad de La Laguna, Spain / STARS EU); Fabian Perdigón Haller (Universidad de La Laguna, Spain / Studyboard STARS EU); Matthis Gericke (HSB) and Celine Schmidt (HfK Bremen).