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YUFE Community Conference - Rijeka 2024

YUFE Community Conference 2024

The first YUFE Community Conference took place in Rijeka from 13-14 November. A central part was the presentation of 10 examples of best practice in civil society engagement in connection with YUFE Universities. Bremen contributed with two important initiatives.


“ Leaving no one behind " is an ongoing project funded by the Spanish Agency for International Development (AECID) and carried out by the UNHCR Spanish Committee.

YUFE Universities are Committed to Supporting Refugees

The second online workshop of the YUFE Community Engagement Network took place on November 21. Under the heading “Sharing Good Practices on University-NGO Collaboration”, the network invited participants to discuss collaboration between universities and NGOs in the field of refugee aid.


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International Entrepreneurship Opportunities for Students with the YUFE Alliance

If you are interested in gaining experience in entrepreneurship and working together with students from all over Europe, then the YUFE-Alliance entrepreneurship opportunities are just right for you! You will have the chance to apply for several different options in the next few months.


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YUFE Academy - YOGA for everyone!

YUFE invites employees and students of the University of Bremen and all interested members of the Bremen Parliament to a free yoga class. You can register by email until October 9, 2024!


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From Communication to AI – New Courses for Employees of YUFE Universities

New opportunities are opening up in the coming academic year for those wishing to further their education within the YUFE alliance: 11 courses are available to research and teaching staff, and university administration and management. Most of them are free of charge and can be completed digitally.


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We are looking for students to join the YUFE Student Forum!

Are you a student at the University of Bremen? Are you eager to be a part of an innovative alliance consisting of ten young research-intensive universities as well as non-academic organizations across Europe? Join us and co-create one of the first European Universities with our students and staff!


Marko Rohlfs und Lorena Kalvelage hocken auf einer Wiese und schauen sich die Pflanzen am Boden an. Im Vordergrund steht ein Schild, das über das Biodiversitätsprojekt auf dem Campus informiert.

BioYUFE brings together European research and teaching in the life sciences

From Croatia to England, from courses to webinars: YUFE makes life sciences European. Werner Ulrich, Professor of Ecology and Biogeography at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, has been dedicated to this cause for three years.


YUFE supports departmental activities

For 2024, funding of up to €5,000 is possible - subject to the State of Bremen approving funds. A wide variety of measures can be funded that anchor YUFE more deeply in the department, increase visibility or strengthen exchanges with YUFE partner universities.


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Jutta Günther Elected YUFE Vice-President

Professor Jutta Günther, President of the University of Bremen, has been elected Vice-President of the YUFE Alliance. She will chair the Strategic Council, which is made up of the leaders of all universities.


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Places Open in European Continuing Education Programmes

Employees of the University of Bremen can now apply for three different continuing education programmes offered by the YUFE Alliance. The events will take place in the period between Fall 2024 and Spring 2025. Participation is free of charge.