This call is only for presenters. If you would like to join the Forum as a participant, the Call for Participants will open in January 2025. We look forward to your application then.

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The ECIU University Forum aims to engage its participants in discussions relevant to them – which is why we invite you to contribute. Submit your proposal to facilitate one of the sessions and become part of leading a relevant conversation.

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When applying, please choose the session format that suits your topic or idea the most!  

• The call will be open until December 2nd, 2024, 17:00 CET  

• You will receive a follow up email letting you know if your session is confirmed by January 10th

The proposed topics/ideas/contents must be related to the main theme of the event:
‍Innovation for Sustainable Futures.  

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Choose between Session Types

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Panel Discussion

Explore a specific topic, bringing together a group of experts with different perspectives.

• Format: A group of experts joins the panel to discuss the chosen topic, as moderated by the session presenter. Each speaker has approx. 10-12 minutes for presenting and the presentations are followed by an interactive discussion with the audience, led by a panel moderator. 

• ‍Purpose: Offers diverse perspectives, encourages debate, and creates interaction between panelists and the audience.

• Example (from last year’s theme around education): “Engage, Investigate, Act: Practical Tools and Techniques for the CBL Mentor”.

• Duration: 1 hour.

• Speakers: 3 or 4.

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Lightning Talk

‍Share one of ECIU University’s innovation and innovative education-related achievements in a short presentation.

• Format: Short, focused presentations, typically lasting 10-15 minutes and followed by Q&A sessions.

• ‍Purpose: Efficiently and concisely communicates a specific idea, project, or concept, while also sharing your experience from ECIU University activities.  

• Example (from last year’s theme around education): “Tips & Tricks to reduce the Environmental Impact of Academic Mobility: the ECIU Green Mobility Guide”

• Duration: 15 min max per speaker (1 hour in total).

• Speakers: maximum 3

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‍Skills Training Session

Are you an expert on a particular topic? Is there something you want to teach the participants? Give a skills training session!

• Format: Highly interactive sessions where participants engage in hands-on activities, training discussions, and exercises aimed to improve certain skills or introduce them to new perspectives.  

• ‍Purpose: Focused learning, skill development, and practical application of concepts.  

• Example: “Challenge expresso: Live a real experience”.

• Duration: 1 or 2 hours.

• Speakers: No limit.

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(Net)working Session

Do you have an idea you want to make a reality? Invite colleagues to collaborate on developing an ECIU University learning opportunity, a project, or a European project application. For example, you can present your current research subject and find partners both for research and future learning opportunities. Are you facing a problem in your organization or work? This may also be your chance to find a joint solution!

• Format: Interactive sessions where participants engage in hands-on activities, discussions, and exercises.

• ‍Purpose: Networking, connecting with external stakeholders to co-create ECIU University learning opportunities and encourage collaborations.  

• Example: “Building a Climate Network for European Universities”.

• Duration: 1 hour.

• Speakers: No limit.

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If you have any questions about the application form, contact us via events@eciu.eu

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