Kreativeu - European University

𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐒 | Meet the people behind KreativEU 👋

Behind every idea and every initiative within KreativEU, there are people with unique stories, experiences and perspectives.

FACES is our series introducing the people from the universities that make up the different work teams, giving a face and a voice to the people who are helping shape our European University.

🎬 In each episode, meet a new Face of KreativEU and discover more about their journey and their role.

▶️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWoxOJGKzMAQLZyFEhvgWqrP8hVDQc7q1

🎧 Summer break is the perfect time to discover new ideas!

Make the most of the summer holidays to catch up on the latest KreativEU projects and, who knows, discover new perspectives on topics shaping today’s world.

Have you heard of our KreativTalks podcast? 🎙️

A space for discussion, reflection and sharing, where different topics and points of view come together to inspire new conversations.

👉 Press play and join the conversation! Listen to KreativTalks on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033nsk5lEPhZxHrXAlCJGx?si=8cc38f1b2e1e4378

⚔️ KreativEU took part in the 2026 edition of the Festa Templária in Tomar

The seminar "The Foundation of the Castle" brought together academics and experts to discuss topics related to medieval history, cultural heritage and European cooperation. The opening session featured Célio Gonçalo Marques, Secretary-General of KreativEU and the Vice-President of the Polytechnic University of Tomar.

Among the invited speakers were Silviu Miloiu, Professor at Valahia University of Târgoviște (Romania), and Lucia Nováková, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Classical Archaeology at Trnava University (Slovakia).

🔗 Read more here: https://kreativeu.org/en/news/491/

🌎✨ From idea to impact: Building a European ecosystem for creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, culture, and heritage

Representatives from nine universities of the KreativEU Alliance gathered in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, for the Blended Intensive Programme "Creating Art and Heritage Incubators that Matter: From Idea to Impact", organised by D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics.

The programme focused on the development of the Art and Heritage Incubator – one of the flagship achievements of the KreativEU Alliance and a practical example of how European universities, artists, entrepreneurs, researchers, and cultural organisations can work together to foster innovation and societal impact through culture and heritage.

🚀 The H&ART Incubator is officially launched!

On 30 June, the H&ART Incubator Transnational Managing Board (TMB) admitted the first cohort of incubatees, marking the official start of one of the flagship initiatives of the KreativEU Alliance.

The launch brought together the eleven members of TMB, who reaffirmed their shared commitment to building a European ecosystem for art, cultural heritage, and the cultural and creative industries. As a symbolic gesture, all TMB members participated in a digital signature ceremony by writing:
💙 “I support the launch of the H&ART Incubator.”

Today, the H&ART Incubator starts its journey with a network of 57 mentors and 15 incubatees, providing mentoring, training, mobility opportunities, artistic residencies, networking activities, and access to a growing international community.

𝙎𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙖𝙩𝙚

Join the KreativEU network conference "Ecoculture as a Lifestyle: Health, Food and Well-being", taking place on 26–27 November 2026 at Opole University of Technology (OUTech), Poland.
The conference will bring together researchers, students, PhD candidates, and experts to discuss health, food, well-being, cultural and natural heritage, and ecoculture.

📍 Opole, Poland & Online
🌍 Language: English
✅ Participation is free of charge

📅 Key deadlines:
• Session, oral presentation, and poster submissions: 30 June 2026
• Registration for passive participants: 15 September 2026

🔗 Registration and details:
https://wwfif.po.edu.pl/ecohealth/

🌍 KreativEU at the ForEU4All Workshop in the European Parliament, Strasbourg

On 2–3 June 2026, representatives of KreativEU, including the project management team from the University of Greifswald, participated in the third ForEU4All workshop, “From Campuses to Communities: Enhancing Engagement and Sense of Belonging in European Universities”, held at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

The workshop explored how European University Alliances can evolve from administrative frameworks into vibrant communities. Students, staff, and policymakers came together to discuss ways of strengthening engagement, fostering a sense of belonging, and building a shared European identity across campuses.

As part of the poster session, KreativEU presented its student-centred approach, “Making the Student Voice Count. Students co-creating educational offers and events”.

Thank you to everyone involved for the inspiring discussions and valuable insights into the future of European higher education. 🇪🇺

KreativEU was represented at the he high-level meeting of Rectors and Presidents of European Universities, held in Brussels on the 10 of June, by the both the Vice-President of our Alliance, the President of Breda University of Applied Sciences, Jorrit K. Snijder, and by the Secretary-General, the Vice-President of the Polytechnic University of Tomar, Célio Gonçalo Marques.

During the meeting, the Vice-President and the Secretary-General also had the opportunity to present KreativEU’s achievements and results to Diana Jablonska, Director-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture at the European Commission.

🔗 Read the full article here: https://kreativeu.org/en/news/475/

This is what European collaboration looks like 🌍

Over 90 students from 11 universities across the KreativEU alliance came together in Breda for the very first KreativEU International Student Festival — hosted by Breda University of Applied Sciences. Three days of genuine connection, creativity, and learning.

From a welcome drinks evening and a flag-raising ceremony, to a guided city tour, a boat trip through Breda's singels, and a tasting — the programme was designed to bring people together beyond the classroom.

On Friday, students engaged in an AI ethics game crafted by BUas's own AI trainers team, outdoor sports and games with BRESS Sports, and a Lego Serious Play workshop for the KreativEU Student Union. The festival concluded with the ESN Gala at the historic Grote Kerk — a fitting celebration for three days of meaningful exchange.

Throughout the festival, participants stayed connected via a group chat — and by the final evening, students were exchanging LinkedIn profiles and filling each other's camera rolls. The network doesn't stop when the programme does.

This is what the European Universities Initiative is about. Not just academic collaboration — but students from across Europe building the networks, skills, and friendships that will shape their careers.
Thank you to BUas and all partner institutions for making this happen. See you at the next one. 🎉

P.S. We've created a KreativEU Instagram profile for students — more content from the KreativEU International Student Festival can be found there! 📸 https://lnkd.in/e4dQHfHD

💡A more sustainable future

ATÜ's "Smart Energy, Smart Industry" panel brought academic minds and industry experts together to explore green transformation, energy efficiency, and the strategies shaping tomorrow's industry.

Strong participation, great ideas, and conversations that go beyond the classroom 🌱