STARS EU aims to conceptualize STARS EU multi-disciplinary, cross-sectoral and inter-university knowledge creation through a model where researchers, academics, students, lifelong learners, businesses, industry, regional and civil society actors address societal challenges together. This ambition is supported by a series of open seminars, STARS Talks where knowledge and initiatives to support the development of our regions are focus and in different ways discussed. STARS Talks are created by the STARS EU ALLIANCE as a format for knowledge sharing and interaction by all different types of relevant and interested actors. The specific format chosen consists of short monthly webinars hosted by the STARS EU Challenge Lab structure (10 per year). Webinars are based on competencies and topics proposed by partner universities and priorities set by the STARS EU alliance, making them relevant for the development of the alliance and their regions. They will be open and inclusive to all interested internal and external stakeholders with a clear focus on supporting the knowledge and development of regions and inter-regionalisation. In addition, they will promote and support the European Union values by actively supporting the Green and Digital Transition of society.
Upcoming STARS Talks
Check back soon for the upcoming STARS Talks for the Fall semester of 2026
Past STARS Talks
2026
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From student to CEO – the history of ASTOR Ltd. (23 June 2026)
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How can the robotics industry cope with planetary boundaries? (21 April 2026)
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Gender-based and sexual violence (31 March 2026)
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Immersive Learning Environments - Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Mixed Reality (17 February 2026)
2025
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Regional Innovation Strategies and Perspectives on Inter-regionalisation (16 December 2025)
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European Campus, a Living Lab (19 November 2025)
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Challenges and opportunities of integrating STARS EU activities into local research and teaching activities (21 October 2025)
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STARS TALK: "Energy transition applied in isolated systems: current and future challenges" (11 June 2025)
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Enforcing consumer rights: implementing SDG 16 at local level (14 May 2025)
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STARS Talk: “Inclusion & Social Justice (15 January 2025)
2024
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STARS EU for Students – what‘s in it for me? (18 December 2024)
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Entreprenuerial mindset development within STARS EU (13 November 2024)
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Promoting Healthy Aging in Albania: The Role of Marketing (16 October 2024)
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FC’INNOV Foundation: A Technology Transfer structure dedicated to innovation based on academic research (18 September 2024)
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Medical Diagnosis using Artificial Intelligence – Application to Retinal Images (19 June 2024)
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Sustainable Industry– A New Thematic Interest Group (15 May 2024)
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Portuguese footwear cluster – Innovative green materials, processes and products (17 April 2024)
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TIG Healthy Ageing Webinar. “Palliative Care: an overview from different countries with same problems” (16 January 2024)
2023
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STARS EU TIG Seminar: Digital Transformation (12 September 2023)
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STARS EU TIG Seminar: Living Spaces (6 June 2023)
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STARS EU TIG Seminar: Healthy Ageing (4 April 2023)
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STARS EU TIG Seminar: Circular Economy (7 March 2023)
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STARS EU TIG Seminar: Energy Transition (7 February 2023)
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STARS EU TIG Seminar: Arts and Creative Industries (10 January 2023)
2022
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STARS EU TIG Seminar: Entrepreneurship and Innovation (6 December 2022)
