Since the end of July 2020, the Call for Civic Engagement projects of the FORTHEM alliance is open. This is one of the Outreach activities planned by FORTHEM, open to all FORTHEM students and NGO’s of our regions. The aim of this call is that FORTHEM student teams promote and manage volunteering and education projects for development, solidarity and awareness in collaboration with NGOs or other local associations. These projects should have a clear European added value by addressing priorities identified at European level according to the Sustainable Development Goals adopted by all UN member states . The 2030 Agenda provides a shared vision of a sustainable future free of hunger, inequality and poverty based on the principles of inclusion, solidarity and active citizenship and we are sure the students have novel and creative ideas to encounter some of these wicked problems. Volunteering gives students the opportunity to directly contribute to sustainable development enabling
This webinar is a pilot event organised by Human resources development network at the FORTHEM universities. The webinar is targeted to human resources staff at the FORTHEM universities. The event is conducted fully in English. Webinar: Customer service in intercultural situations, 25th March 2021 at 12:00-13:00 CET The webinar has two main goals: to understand the complexities of intercultural situations and to encourage participants to gain confidence for participation in intercultural contexts. In order to achieve these goals, the workshop introduces fundamental issues and concepts in intercultural and multilingual communication focusing on customer service. We will discuss the challenges that international students/staff face when coming to a new university as ‘customers’ as well as the ‘typical’ phenomena that we all experience in intercultural situations (uncertainty, stereotypes, etc.). Using small exercises, we will also discuss the dangers and limitations
Are you interested in gaining a complex view of the key issues that determine the state of democracy in the Eastern parts of Europe? We have experienced in the past two years the Covid19 pandemic and most recently the war on Ukraine – all with devastating multiple consequences. Do you want to understand how crisis effects the rule of law? Have you ever thought what is the impact of security perceptions on people’s trust in institutions or how the role of populism and biopolitics is changing in a crisis-situation? How about comprehending the significance of thepolitical use of history on everyday democracy? If you like to learn more about these timely and extremely important topics – we offer you a course that combines four universities (University of Helsinki, University of Latvia, University of Tartu, Vilnius University) providing their top-notch expertise. The course includes lectures on: The rule of crisis law: new and old alliances From biopolitics to necropolitics: from
will be prepared, and further areas of work identified. The meeting at the Baltic Sea Region Forum was an opportunity to discuss the progress of the project thus far, plan for the next in-person meeting in Latvia, and network with the wider Baltic Sea Region epistemic community. For more detailed information about the project and the progress of its implementation, please contact Dr. Ieva Birka (ieva.birka@lu.lv) or Dr. Didzis Kļaviņš (didzis.klavins@lu.lv). Projekta "Prepared Together: Stronger Together" atsauce: "Šī publikācija ir finansēta ar Baltijas jūras valstu padomes (CBSS) Projekta atbalsta fonda (PSF) līdzekļiem. CBSS nenodrošina nekādas garantijas attiecībā uz informācijas precizitāti vai pilnīgumu šajā publikācijā. Publikācijā paustie viedokļi, atziņas, interpretācijas un secinājumi ir tikai autoru pašu viedokļi un nepārstāv CBSS oficiālo nostāju." “This publication has been funded by the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) Project Support Facility (PSF). The CBSS does
Are you interested in gaining a complex view of the key issues that determine the state of democracy in the Eastern parts of Europe? We have experienced in the past two years the Covid19 pandemic and most recently the war on Ukraine – all with devastating multiple consequences. Do you want to understand how crisis effects the rule of law? Have you ever thought what is the impact of security perceptions on people’s trust in institutions or how the role of populism and biopolitics is changing in a crisis-situation? How about comprehending the significance of thepolitical use of history on everyday democracy? If you like to learn more about these timely and extremely important topics – we offer you a course that combines four universities (University of Helsinki, University of Latvia, University of Tartu, Vilnius University) providing their top-notch expertise. The course includes lectures on: The rule of crisis law: new and old alliances From biopolitics to necropolitics: from
will be prepared, and further areas of work identified. The meeting at the Baltic Sea Region Forum was an opportunity to discuss the progress of the project thus far, plan for the next in-person meeting in Latvia, and network with the wider Baltic Sea Region epistemic community. For more detailed information about the project and the progress of its implementation, please contact Dr. Ieva Birka (ieva.birka@lu.lv) or Dr. Didzis Kļaviņš (didzis.klavins@lu.lv). Projekta "Prepared Together: Stronger Together" atsauce: "Šī publikācija ir finansēta ar Baltijas jūras valstu padomes (CBSS) Projekta atbalsta fonda (PSF) līdzekļiem. CBSS nenodrošina nekādas garantijas attiecībā uz informācijas precizitāti vai pilnīgumu šajā publikācijā. Publikācijā paustie viedokļi, atziņas, interpretācijas un secinājumi ir tikai autoru pašu viedokļi un nepārstāv CBSS oficiālo nostāju." “This publication has been funded by the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) Project Support Facility (PSF). The CBSS does
. This valuable input will be used to refine and enhance the guidebook and accompanying materials, ensuring they are impactful, practical, and aligned with real classroom needs. For more information, please contact: STEAMinSDGs Project Team Email: info@steaminsdgs.eu Website: steaminsdgs.eu
across the FORTHEM Alliance universities to gather for an online campfire organized by the Alliance’s think tank for innovative learning and teaching to discuss these and other crucial questions. What can you expect from the event? Engage & Connect: Meet students from other FORTHEM partner universities in a casual and friendly setting to delve into the topic of AI. No preparation or prior knowledge is required. Collaborate & Contribute: Develop and share your perspectives on AI and help formulate questions for an upcoming expert symposium on AI in Higher Education, scheduled later this year at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz Your insights will provide experts from all nine FORTHEM universities with valuable food for thought. Recognition: Receive a certificate of participation. How to register for the 3rd Online Campfire: You can register for the event by following this link ( tally.so/r/mDWdON ). Questions about the event? Contact Tobias Helms at JGU Mainz