Travelling Seminars

Dates: November 20-22, 2024
Locations: Humanities Campus and Tafira Campus, ULPGC

Day 1: Lectures and Brainstorming Session

On the first day of the seminar, activities took place at the Humanities Campus of ULPGC from 11:00 to 13:00.

• Lecture 1: Hristo Chukurliev delivered a lecture on the integration of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) into language learning, highlighting its impact on fostering empathy, collaboration, and emotional intelligence in diverse classroom settings.
• Lecture 2: The host professor Soraya Sanchez presented on cross-cultural and intercultural relations, exploring their importance in English language education and global communication.
• Interactive Session: Bulgarian students, together with volunteers from the Spanish group, demonstrated brainstorming techniques that combined the principles of SEL and cross-cultural understanding, showcasing their collaborative potential.

Day 2: Participation in Conference on Innovative Teaching Methods

On the second day, Bulgarian students attended a conference on innovative teaching methods held at the Tafira Campus.

• Students actively participated in almost all lectures across two conference rooms, demonstrating a high level of engagement and commitment.
• Their attendance and curiosity in exploring innovative pedagogical approaches showcased their readiness to adopt modern teaching practices.

Day 3: Group Work and Presentations

The third day focused on collaborative group work and cultural insights, held from 9:00 to 11:00.

• Morning Session:
  • Under the guidance of Prof. Soraya Sanchez and Dr. Daria Lazarenko, students were divided into three groups to work on the theme of time understanding and management across different cultural backgrounds.
  • Each group presented their findings at the end of the session, demonstrating their ability to analyze cultural dynamics and apply these insights to educational contexts.
• Bulgarian Student Presentation:
  • Bulgarian students presented on their academic program and their internship experience at the Denis Diderot Private School in Sofia, Bulgaria.
  • This provided valuable insights into the Bulgarian educational system and the practical application of innovative teaching strategies.

Outcomes Aligned with ERUA Values

This traveling seminar embodied the core values of the European Reform University Alliance (ERUA) by fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, cultural exchange, and innovative learning pathways.

• Cultural Exchange and Cross-Collaboration:
  • Bulgarian pedagogy students, who are preparing to teach children aged 6-10 (Grades 1-4), collaborated with Spanish students aiming to teach adults English as a second language. This created a unique opportunity for cross-generational and cross-cultural understanding.
• Integration of SEL Principles:
  • The seminar emphasized SEL principles, such as empathy, emotional intelligence, and social awareness, which are critical for building inclusive and supportive learning environments.
  • Both groups practiced these principles through interactive tasks, group discussions, and shared presentations.
• Professional Development:
  • Students gained insights into innovative teaching methods and cultural dynamics, enriching their perspectives and preparing them for diverse educational challenges.
  • Bulgarian students demonstrated exceptional adaptability, engaging deeply with all seminar activities, which will strengthen their teaching competence.
• Shared Educational Goals:
  • The seminar highlighted the shared goal of teaching English as a medium for global communication and intercultural dialogue, preparing future educators to inspire their students with both language proficiency and cultural sensitivity.

Conclusion

This seminar successfully achieved its objectives by integrating Social and Emotional Learning with cross-cultural collaboration. Both Bulgarian and Spanish students benefited from engaging in meaningful discussions, innovative teaching methods, and reflective group work, which reinforced their readiness to become empathetic and effective educators in their respective fields.

The workshop aims to provide early-career researchers, primarily from the social sciences and humanities (SSH) and the arts, with valuable insights and practical guidance on how to pursue successful non-academic careers after completing their doctoral studies. By providing a platform for experienced professionals to share their journeys and expertise, and by offering tailored workshops, participants will be better prepared to navigate diverse career options outside the traditional academic realm.

The workshop is organized within the framework of the European Reform University Alliance (ERUA), which includes five recently founded reform universities in France, Denmark, Germany, Greece and Bulgaria. Participation is free for ERUA members. Travel and accommodation may be covered by the ERUA or Erasmus+ programs, depending on the rules of each institution.

The two-day workshop on “Exploring Pathways Beyond Academia” aims to empower early career researchers in SSH and arts disciplines to make informed decisions about their career trajectories. By learning from experienced professionals and participating in practical workshops, participants will be better equipped to embark on successful non-academic journeys and contribute their expertise to various sectors beyond academia.

When: 24 – 25 October 2023
Where: Paris 8 University

Read more here

The workshop is a three-day event, aiming the development and mentoring of PhD students and post doctoral researchers, from all disciplines, whose interest focuses on Scientific Entrepreneurship. It is open to early career researchers, who are thinking about translating their research into commercial innovation, now or in future, or be in a start up, or in a social enterprise, or industry/SME collaboration. It allows also building a network of peers coming from various backgrounds, institutions, disciplines and countries. It offers training/coaching and provides an opportunity for interaction amongst senior and early career researchers, introducing the practicalities and mindset needed to be successful in developing their innovation efforts.

In order to ensure optimal interaction and dialogue, we have limited the workshop to 25-30 participants (5-6 from each university).

How to apply?

Please, send to erua-eui@aegean.gr with the subject: Entre-ECRs :

• a short CV description of your research area and motivation for participating in the workshop (up to 1 page)

Deadline for submissions:  20^th April 2023.

The workshop is organized within the framework of the European Reform University Alliance (ERUA), which includes five young reform universities in France, Denmark, Germany, Greece, and Bulgaria. For participants from ERUA partners, there is no participation fee, and travel and accommodation may be covered through the ERUA or Erasmus+ programme accordingly to each institution’s regulations.

For additional information, please see: here

• Paris 8 University: valeria.manzione02@univ-paris8.fr
• Konstanz University: erua@uni-konstanz.de
• Roskilde University: erua@ruc.dk
• University of the Aegean: erua-eui@aegean.gr
• New Bulgarian University: eddie.marinov@gmail.com

Time and dates:
• 5 December 10 AM-5 PM
• 6 December 10 AM-5 PM

Place: The workshop will be developed as a hybrid event allowing participants to either participate via zoom or on location at Roskilde University. We hope that as many participants as possible will participate on location to facilitate discussion and networking activities.
Target group: Early-career researchers with motivation to develop and engage in intradisciplinary collaboration

On behalf of the European Reform University Alliance, we would like to invite you to participate in a two-day workshop “Interdisciplinary research and engaging non-academic sectors. The workshop will focus on what kind of collaboration you need to develop an interdisciplinary research approach and how you can build collaboration with both academic and non-academic partners.

The purpose of the workshop is to facilitate exchange of experience around development of interdisciplinary research. Developing an interdisciplinary research approach is increasingly important for strategic research and increasing the impact of research. The workshop will provide an understanding of interdisciplinary research and how to engage with non-academic sectors.

In order to ensure optimal interaction and dialogue between early-career researchers and senior researchers we have limited the workshop to 25 participants (5 from each University), so we would kindly ask you to send a short description of your research area and motivation for participating in the workshop (up to 1 page) no later than 15 November 2022 to the representative at your university, listed below:

Paris-8: romain.bijeard@univ-paris8.fr

Konstanz University: erua@uni-konstanz.de

Roskilde University: erua@ruc.dk

New Bulgarian University: eddie.marinov@gmail.com

University of the Aegean: erua-eui@aegean.gr 

Digitalization is currently probably the most significant technological trend for society and business. Moreover, digitization is constantly transforming the way we conduct research, providing researchers with additional opportunities to implement their creative ideas and to collaborate intensively with others around the world.

The purpose of the workshop is to facilitate exchange of experience between early-career researchers and senior researchers in the various areas of Open science and their potential benefits and the ways to utilize the opportunities provided by digitalization in terms of research formulation, publication, collaboration, and funding opportunities.
The starting point for the workshop will be to broadly identify the various aspects in which digitalization affects the way research is funded, conducted, and disseminated. Then the different features and areas of Open science will be defined and discussed – open access to publications and research data, open methodology, open peer review, open educational resources, science communication, etc., focusing on the potential benefits and risks for early-career researchers. A specific emphasis will be put on the possibilities that digitalization of research and open science provide in terms of collaboration and networking. Early-career researchers will be given the opportunity to present their ideas for the possible application of digital technology and Open science in their own research, as well as for collaboration. Early-career researchers will receive feedback and coaching from experience researchers and research support staff.

Read more about the event here: https://erua-eui.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Call-for-applications-RSG_Sozopol_Workshop.pdf

In order to ensure optimal interaction and dialogue between early-career researchers and senior researchers we have limited the workshop to 15 participants (3 from each University), so we would kindly ask you to send a short description of your research area and motivation for participating in the workshop (up to 1 page) no later than 15 July, 2022 to the representative at your University:

• Paris-8: romain.bijeard@univ-paris8.fr
• University of Konstanz: erua@uni-konstanz.de
• Roskilde University: erua@ruc.dk
• New Bulgarian University: eddie.marinov@gmail.com
• University of the Aegean: erua-eui@aegean.gr

 For the options and opportunities to finance your travel and stay, please contact the representative of the Research Support Group (see the e-mails above) or the ERUA coordinator at your University.

You can find more information about the series of workshops for early-career researchers here: https://archive.erua-eui.eu/early-career-researchers/.

A two-day workshop for early-career researchers “Participating in and creating scientific networks” will be held virtually on March 23rd – 24th.  
The purpose of the workshop is to facilitate exchange of experience in building international research networks between early-career researchers and senior researchers. 

To participate, you must apply by sending a short description of your research area and motivation for participating in the workshop (up to 1 page) no later than 28 February, 2022 to the representative at your University:

• Paris-8: romain.bijeard@univ-paris8.fr
• Konstanz University: erua@uni-konstanz.de
• Roskilde University: erua@ruc.dk
• New Bulgarian University: eddie.marinov@gmail.com
• University of the Aegean: erua-eui@aegean.gr