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EUTOPIA Diversity and Inclusion Month 2024
EUTOPIA proudly recognises November 2024 as Diversity and Inclusion Month across all its partner universities. Inclusion stands as one of EUTOPIA's fundamental values, and annually the alliance dedicates a week or a month to activities promoting diversity and inclusivity. Throughout the month, events and activities will be organised to bring together students and staff from all campuses. Among the planned engagements are an online conferences, roundtables discussions and presentations. This annual observance highlights EUTOPIA's commitment to openness and inclusion and provides an opportunity for its members to showcase their ongoing efforts and broaden perspectives regarding these essential principles.
- Babeș-Bolyai University
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1. Self-development Group: Me and My Driving Force
October 29-December 10, 2024
Organizer: Career, Professional Orientation, and Alumni Center (CCOPA)
This Hungarian-language coaching program is designed for students and alumni who are exploring their professional futures. Over seven weekly sessions, participants will engage in a structured process of self-discovery to better understand their personal motivators and the environmental factors shaping their career decisions. The program fosters self-awareness, confidence, and decision-making skills essential for meaningful career paths. Sessions will be held in person, offering opportunities for peer interaction and professional guidance.
Format: Weekly, 2-hours-in-person sessions
More Info: Detail here
2. Group Coaching: Nice to Meet Myself
October 31 - December 13, 2024
This Romanian-language program focuses on self-awareness and career decision-making for law students at the Faculty of Law of BBU. Participants will meet in small groups over four bi-weekly sessions designed to explore personal traits and external influences on career trajectories. The four in-person sessions aim to build a stronger sense of self and provide clarity for professional aspirations. Meetings will occur at CCOPA's office, offering an intimate and interactive environment for discussion and reflection.
Locations: CCOPA Office, Campus Hașdeu
More Info: Details here
3. Workshop: Active Involvement, Empathy, and Disability in Academia
November 6, 2024
Organizer: Center for Students with Disabilities
Part of the Inclusive Vision: Opening Horizons for Students with Disabilities (VIDO) project, this workshop is dedicated to understanding and promoting empathy and active engagement toward students with disabilities in the academic environment. Participants will explore challenges faced by students with disabilities and learn actionable strategies for fostering inclusion within academic spaces.
4. Film Launch: Alumni Testimonials
November 7, 2024
This short film features inspiring stories from Babeș-Bolyai University alumni, showcasing their achievements and journeys. The screening highlights the diverse paths alumni have taken and the impact of their UBB education on their careers and personal growth. It serves as a testament to the university's commitment to being an inclusive and safe haven for students with disabilities.
Watch it here: YouTube link
5. Workshop: Active Involvement, Empathy, and Disability in Academia
November 25 and 27, 2024
Location: BBU Reșița and Sighetu-Marmației Extension
This hands-on workshop extends the VIDO Inclusive Vision: Opening Horizons for Students with Disabilities project to the BBU Reșița and Sighetu-Marmatiei community. Designed to encourage dialogue and practical engagement, the event offers tools and strategies for creating a more inclusive academic culture. Participants will have the opportunity to share experiences, exchange ideas, and co-develop solutions for improving access and equity for students with disabilities.
6. Mental Health Workshop: The Networks of Loneliness - Redefining Authentic Connections
November 7, 2024, at 10:00 am
Guest: Edith Gileru, Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist
This interactive workshop explores the phenomenon of loneliness and its relationship with social media. Participants will delve into the early signs of loneliness, how it distorts our sense of belonging, and the mechanisms hindering healthy relationships. The workshop will also provide strategies for fostering genuine connections and mitigating unrealistic expectations perpetuated by digital platforms. Open to all students, it offers valuable insights into maintaining mental well-being in an increasingly virtual world.
7. Presentation: Eden in Your Backyard - Religious Plurality, (Return) Migration, and "Natural" Food
November 14, 2024, at 6:00 PM
Guest: Bridget Kelly-Vincz (University of Michigan)
This seminar offers a rich exploration of rural life and food culture in Bistrița-Năsăud county. Based on ongoing ethnographic research, the presentation examines how home gardens and "bio" produce shape local economies, ethical practices, and religious traditions. By focusing on returned migrants and their agricultural practices, the seminar reveals the intersections of economic, emotional, and spiritual values in the production of "natural" food. It also touches on global trends in organic agriculture and their implications for rural communities.
Location: Room 405, Mărăști Building, Faculty of Sociology and Social Work
More info: Detail here
8. Roundtable: Inclusiv(E)UTOPIA? How Alliances Can Build a Truly Inclusive Culture
November 22, 2024, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CET
Chair: Ana Tamas (Babeș-Bolyai University)
This roundtable discussion brings together inclusion experts from the EUTOPIA alliance of European universities. Participants will reflect on shared values, evaluate current inclusivity practices, and discuss strategies for embedding inclusive principles into institutional cultures. The session aims to identify gaps, foster collaboration, and develop actionable frameworks for systemic change across the alliance.
9. Family event: Garden of Lights: Small World Exhibit
November 15, 2024 - February 16, 2025
Min-Fri: 5:00 pm-9:00 pm / | Sat-Sun, Holidays: 4:00 PM–9:00 PM
Step into a magical world at the Botanical Garden with the Garden of Lights exhibition. Combining storytelling, technology, and artistry, this immersive experience takes visitors on a global journey. The exhibit features dazzling light installations and themed displays, including iconic landmarks and cultural scenes. Families and friends can enjoy an enchanting evening filled with captivating visuals, artistic creativity, and vibrant cultural exploration.
Organizer: Botanical Garden, Babeș-Bolyai University
Location: Botanical Garden "Al. Borza", Cluj-Napoca
More info: Details here
10. Fim Relaunch: Inclusion and Diversity at BBU
Novermber 7, 2024
To celebrate November as EUTOPIA Diversity and Inclusion Month, Babeș-Bolyai University, as a member of the EUTOPIA University Alliance, relaunches its official film on inclusion and diversity. This powerful video highlights the university's commitment to fostering a culture of respect, equity, and belonging for all. The film aims to inspire broader conversations about diversity in academic environments and beyond by sharing personal stories and institutional initiatives.
Link: Watch the video here
11. Training Course for Administrative and Auxiliary Teaching Staff
November 15-17, 2024
The Career, Professional Orientation, and Alumni Center (CCOPA) invites administrative and auxiliary teaching staff to participate in a specialized training course. This course is an excellent opportunity to deepen your understanding of the challenges faced by students from disadvantaged backgrounds and to enhance your communication skills in interactions with students.
Coordinators Oana Pop (Ghimbulut) and Magda Illgés will provide participants with expertise, practical tools, and guidance tailored to real-world challenges.
Locations: Beliș (departure on November 15 at 16:30; return on November 17 before noon)
Maximum Participants: 20
Cost: Covered by BBU through the CNFIS-FDI-2024-F-0131 project
12. Around the World in One Afternoon: A Multicultural Experience
November 8, 2024
Time: 5-8:00 pm
All international students are warmly invited to attend "Around the World in One Afternoon: A Multicultural Experience", an event dedicated to celebrating cultural diversity and fostering meaningful connections. This unique gathering, organized by the Center for International Cooperation of UBB, allows attendees to represent their country, share their culture, and engage with peers from diverse backgrounds.
The event promises vibrant cultural representation, interactive activities, and an enriching atmosphere where everyone can explore traditions, stories, and flavours from around the world. Whether you want to showcase your heritage or simply immerse yourself in the multicultural experience, this is an event you won't want to miss!
Location: Hotel Universitas, "John Snow' Room, 7 Pandurilo St. - Vrije Universiteit Brussel
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6 November
14h00-16h00: Webinar Neurodiversity in the Workplace (ONLINE)
Language: English
Information: After registration, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link to join the webinar
Contact: Annelore Wils (annelore.wils@vub.be)
Sign up for the webinar now by filling out this form: https://forms.office.com/e/6WvmXu01v2
Did you know that as many as 1 in 5 adults have a neurodivergent brain? Think of people with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, giftedness, or high sensitivity. While communication is different for everyone, neurodivergent employees often feel misunderstood, which can lead to frustration. Fortunately, with the right approach, we can easily prevent this.
Neurodivergent individuals bring unique perspectives that can enrich the work culture and improve the well-being of all employees. By considering their sensitivities, you gain a significant advantage as a manager, colleague, or team leader.
During the "Neurodiversity in the Workplace" webinar, which is part of the EUTOPIA Diversity & Inclusion month, we will discuss how to improve communication for everyone, with a special focus on neurodivergent employees. We will cover:-
How to effectively communicate expectations and tasks within your team
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How to make meetings more efficient and accessible for everyone
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How to develop an inclusive communication style, both internally and externally.
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- Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
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04 November
09h45: Violence Against Women and Gendered Disinformation: Intersecting Perspectives from Research, Policy, and Practice from Bulgaria, Italy and Lithuania - Final Project Conference
Localisation: Sala Partesotti, San Giobbe Economics Campus
By: This event is organized within the framework of the project “Stereotyping, Disinformation, and Politicisation: links between attacks against the Istanbul Convention and increased online gender-based violence” (RESIST). This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement No. 945361. Department of Economics, Global at Venice.
Registration forms
11 November
14:15: Fostering a Culture of Inclusion: Strengthening Safety and Well-Being in University Spaces
The Venice School of Management is committed to fostering an inclusive, safe, and supportive environment for all Ca' Foscari community members — students, staff, and faculty alike. In accordance with the broader initiatives of Ca’ Foscari University, we feel the urgency of placing particular emphasis on gender equality and diversity, improving our ability to reflect the unique characteristics of our increasingly diverse and international community. Through shared information and interactive discussions, we aim to address questions, concerns, and reflections on these values, ensuring everyone - including the newest members - feels heard, understood, and empowered.
Localisation: San Giobbe Economic Campus - Aula Saraceno
By: Venice School of Management
Online
Registration forms
20 November
8h30-17h40: Identifications. Performing Counter Discrimination
The conference aims to explore identification processes that can contest discrimination, xenophobia, and cultural racism by offering insights from various performance practices. The registration is free for everyone wishing to attend the conference.
Localisation: in Venice, at Ca' Dolfin (1st floor, Aula Magna Silvio Trentin)
By: Ca’ Foscari University of Venice’s Department of Philosophy and Cultural Heritage
For further information, please visit the conference website: www.unive.it/identifications or contact goran.petrovic@unive.it - CY Cergy Paris Université
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The following two events are open to all:
18 November
10h00–12h00: Higher Education through the lens of Intersectionality (ONLINE)
By: Memory Mphaphuli (VUB), Paulo Pamplona Corte-Real (NOVA), Sabrina Marchetti (UNIVE)
Chair: Marie Marchand (CYU).
Registration opens soon!
Join the conversation
21 November
10h00-16h00: The Atypie Friendly Program Charter
Atypie Friendly is a programme to support inclusive higher education for students with neurodevelopmental disorders.
The programme’s missions are diverse and encompass awareness and training initiatives, the provision of resources, and tailored support for institution staff and the students concerned.
We are pleased to invite you to a day dedicated to raising awareness on this topic on Thursday, 21 November 2024. The day will conclude with formally signing the Charter between CY Cergy Paris University and the Atypie Friendly programme.
Location:
CY Cergy Paris University
Les Chênes Site
33 Boulevard du Port
95000 Cergy-Pontoise
Programme:
- 10:00–12:00 Workshop by an Atypie Friendly member: “Designing Inclusive Teaching”
- 12:00–13:30 Lunch
- 13:30–15:30 Presentation and workshop: “Raising Awareness of Neurodevelopmental Disorders,” led by an Atypie Friendly member
- 15:30–16:00 Closing and Charter signing
This event is open to professionals and students interested in learning about neurodiversity within the academic world.
Please find below a link to a short questionnaire to confirm your attendance:
Download the file
22 November
10h00-12h00: Roundtable Inclusiv(E)UTOPIA? How can alliances build a truly inclusive culture?
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Chair: Ana Tamas
Join the conversation
As a part of this mission, the inclusion Group and HR Group are joining forces to offer a staff training workshop on the topic during the EUTOPIA-week at CY Cergy Paris University on the:
28-29 November 2024
Workshop: Inclusion – HR staff training workshop on diversity and inclusion
CY Cergy Paris University. CLOSED EVENT.
Training workshop facilitator: Lillemor Dahlgren, development manager at Human Resources, University of Gothenburg.
Event coordinators and registration: Catherine Gillo Nilsson on behalf of the Inclusion Group, Jonathan Millins on behalf of the HR-group.
Purpose of the Workshop: To provide participating staff members with the relevant knowledge and skills to promote diversity, equality and inclusion within their institution and across the EUTOPIA alliance, as well as to disseminate their knowledge and assist colleagues and students in skills development activities related to strengthening EUTOPIA's efforts to transform universities to an open and inclusive academy.
29th November: A day dedicated to the notion of consent, organized by the CROUS of Versailles, taking place at CR Cergy Paris Universités, Les Chênes. There will be a bus from the association called "En avant toutes" that will provide information regarding consent and sexist and sexual violence + dedication session (at lunch) with Charline Vermon, a sexologist.
- Technische Universität Dresden
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See the complete programme on TUD website.
4 November 2024
11am-12pm / 1pm-2pm: Democracy Quiz
3pm-7pm: Thinking diversely - the thematic variety of democracy research and education in the context of diversity
The team of the project "Democratic freedom - gain, experience, preserve" is pleased to offer this interactive event. Our democracy quiz is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the basics and subtleties of our democratic society in a relaxed atmosphere. Come along and be part of this exciting hands-on activity! Let's make an important contribution to promoting a vibrant democracy together. We look forward to your participation!
Language: German
Venue: Alte Mensa Dresden. Open to all.
The TUD project "Democratic freedom - gaining, experiencing, preserving" in the Science Year 2024 (Liane Drößler, Monique Rust)
The BMBF Science Year 2024 is dedicated to illuminating the topic of "freedom" in all its facets for a whole year. The TUD is involved in the project "Democratic Freedom - Achieving, Experiencing, Preserving", which is coordinated by the Unit University and Society (Directorate University Culture). With a course offered in the studium generale, a hands-on festival in Prohlis, discussion events and social media formats, the project creates spaces to discuss democracy and aspects of freedom with people of different ages.
Language: German
Venue: COSMO Science Forum. Open to all.
9-10:30am: Diversity through participation: The teaching-learning space of inclusion (workshop) by Tina Czaja
5 November 2024
The relevance of adaptable teaching and learning spaces in (higher) education lies in creating an environment that supports the diversity of learners and students and is geared towards the needs of those using the space. This concept promotes an inclusive learning climate based on equal opportunities and mutual respect.
Language: German but the programme can be supplemented with English information/content if required.
Venue: Lehr-Lern-Raum Inklusion. Open to all.
11am-2pm: Invitation to the wheelchair course - Discover a new perspective! (Join-in activity) by Stephanie Leibelt (DHSZ)
The Dresden University Sports Center, cordially invite you to try out our exciting wheelchair course . Take the opportunity to experience the world from a new perspective and embark on an impressive journey into accessibility.
The course offers you the chance to explore the challenges of everyday life in a wheelchair in a fun way. In doing so, we would like to inspire you to adopt new perspectives and together promote greater understanding and openness to diversity.
Language: German.
Venue: HSZ, 1. Etage. Open to all.
5-7.15 pm: We are young. We are strong (film screening)
We are showing the award-winning film "We are young. We are strong.".
The film sheds light on the events surrounding the xenophobic riots in Rostock-Lichtenhagen in 1992 and impressively shows how prejudices, peer pressure and social tensions can escalate. But it goes far beyond that: it holds up a mirror to us and calls on us to reflect on our own responsibility in society.
Join us and let's get into conversation afterwards: For a society in which diversity is seen as a strength!
Language: German version with English subtitles.
Venue: Zentralkino
4:40-6:10pm: Non-violent communication according to Rosenberg (workshop 1)
Getting to know NVC, background and first exercises.
This offer is aimed at anyone who sometimes finds it difficult to understand the other person. Understanding" does not mean being of the same opinion. And yet sometimes the attitudes or sensitivities of the other person can be so strange that we have difficulty not immediately falling into antagonism or devaluation.
In two separate sessions of 1.5 - 2 hours each, you will hear a little background on NVC and then practise seeing the world differently and practising reacting to it differently. Because:
"Not the environment, not heredity, but the personal response is ultimately the deciding factor in our lives. And here lies our responsibility!" - Martin Luther King
Language: German.
Venue: Gebäude am Weberplatz (WEB), Raum 117.
6 November 2024
9:30am-4:30 pm: Education for sustainable development as a path to social transformation? (Workshop)
Does (ESD) deliver what we need for a transformation of society? Does ESD want more than it can do?
ESD plays an important role in the implementation of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (Agenda 2030) and should be anchored at all levels of education. In adult education in Saxony, however, there are hardly any offers in both non-formal education and formal education that critically train stakeholders and teachers in the field of ESD/global learning and bring together educational stakeholders from different areas.
10:30am-12:00pm: The concept of a diclusive learning workshop (workshop discussion)
The focus is on the development of inclusive learning opportunities for the in-service qualification of teachers. The experiences gathered during the workshop days show how self-determined, exploratory learning can be promoted through digital and hybrid formats. In particular, teachers who are dependent on flexible learning opportunities for health or time reasons benefit from barrier-free and individually adapted digital learning opportunities. The aim of the event is to share experiences and jointly identify future-oriented potential for teacher training.
Language: German.
Venue: Lernwerkstatt in der Dresden International University. Open to (prospective) teachers.
1pm-5pm: Showing attitude in pedagogical work (workshop)
Arguing for democracy - showing attitude in educational work
Communicating a democratic attitude is one of the central tasks of teachers. But what can teachers do when students or colleagues confront them with anti-democratic and discriminatory statements? The workshop will give you the opportunity to get to know and try out communication strategies that are helpful when dealing with anti-democratic statements. We will also ask ourselves together what neutrality the professional role requires - and what does not.
Language: German but can be supplemented with English references/content if required.
Venue: Open Science Lab SLUB, OSL1 Gruppenarbeitsraum 101. Open to (prospective) teachers. (prospective) educators, student teachers
5pm-7pm: International Coffee Hour (Get Together)
Every Wednesday during the semester, the International Coffee Hour invites you to the Studentenwerksforum (Schnorrstraße 10, 01069 Dresden) from 5 to 7 pm.
Here you can get to know new people and cultures in a relaxed atmosphere with snacks and drinks. Since 2004, the Studentenwerk Dresden has been offering this program as a meeting place for German and international students.
Language: The event is usually held in German and English
Venue: Studentenwerkforum8:30pm: Fish Tank (film screening)
Kino im Kasten will be showing the British coming-of-age drama Fish Tank by director Andrea Arnold on November 6, 2024 at 8:30 pm. The film was voted one of the 100 best films of the 21st century by the BBC and deals with poverty, dreams of advancement and sexual awakening in an impressive and authentic way.
Films like Fish Tank make it possible to gain insights into different realities of life and thus offer a valuable platform for social exchange and democratic participation by addressing social issues.
Language: The screening will be held in the original English language with English subtitles.
Venue: Kino im Kasten
7 November 202410am-4pm: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m - Democratic circuit training (hands-on format)
Strengthen your democratic skills in interactive circuit training! On November 7, 2024, the Klemperer Hall of the SLUB will be transformed into a "democracy studio" where you can train your "democracy muscles" in a playful way.
Language: German and English.
Venue: SLUB Dresden Klemperer-Saal.
4:40-6:10pm: Non-violent communication according to Rosenberg (workshop 2)
Brief instructions, then practise, practise, practise.
This offer is aimed at anyone who sometimes finds it difficult to understand the other person. Understanding" does not mean being of the same opinion. And yet sometimes the attitudes or sensitivities of the other person can be so strange that we have difficulty not immediately falling into antagonism or devaluation.
In two separate sessions of 1.5 - 2 hours each, you will hear a little background on NVC and then practise seeing the world differently and practising reacting to it differently. Because: "Not the environment, not heredity, but the personal response is ultimately the deciding factor in our lives. And here lies our responsibility!" - Martin Luther King
Language: German.
Venue: Gebäude am Weberplatz (WEB), Raum 117.
8 November 2024
11-12am: Campus stories: Journey of discovery on Mommsenstraße (guided tour)
The research project Technische Hochschule under National Socialism cordially invites you to a special campus tour along Mommsenstraße.
This street, named after the famous classical scholar and Nobel Prize winner Theodor Mommsen in 1904, originally marked the southern boundary of the Technische Hochschule campus. Today, central TU Dresden buildings are located here, including the Rectorate Building, the Old Refectory and the Günther Landgraf Building.
The historians Christoph Sauer and Hagen Schönrich will give you an insight into the eventful history and architecture of these buildings. You will also have the opportunity to explore the interiors of the buildings.
Language: German.
Venue: Service Center Studium.
9am-12pm: Diversity is FUN (Information stand & quiz)
The Women's Environmental Network is committed to equality for women and FLINTA people in the STEM sector, i.e. in a field in which these groups of people tend to be underrepresented and men dominate. We not only want to advance your career and provide you with technical and soft skills, but also create a network of like-minded people to support you.
Does that sound interesting? Then come along and get to know the FUN with fun games and interesting conversations!
Language: German.
Venue: Foyer, Alte Mensa.
- University of Gothenburg
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See the programme in the University of Gothenburg's website.
11 November 10h00-12h00: Inclusion and Internationalisation at Home
As part of EUTOPIA’s Inclusion Month 2024, we are hosting an online seminar to explore the relationship between two key concepts in the EUTOPIA Alliance: ‘inclusion’ and ‘internationalisation at home’. How do universities foster an international presence and mindset on campus, and how does this intersect with DEI priorities? What is the role of a European University Alliance in promoting internationalisation at home, and how can EUTOPIA do this in an inclusive way? We will hear from staff and students in various EUTOPIA partners, who will share perspectives both from their own local context and from cross-cultural initiatives they have worked on. There will be ample space for attendees to ask questions and contribute to the discussion. We look forward to seeing you!
Venue: Online via Zoom or On-site at the University of Gothenburg, Pedagogen House A, room AK2 137 Join the webinar Registration link Download the programme Chair: Catherine Gillo-Nilson
19 November, 10.30-11.30 - A Book Launch Event: Supervision in social work: learning from success.1st ed. Ljubljana: University of Ljubljana Press, 2024
The Author: Dr. Petra Videmšek is a lecturer at the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Ljubljana. She was the lead for the EUTOPIA Inclusion work package in EUTOPIA2050, which resulted in the EUTOPIA Inclusion Framework and EUTOPIA MORE Inclusion Manifesto. More recently, she has focused on developing the field of supervision, providing training for those wishing to train as supervisors and supporting a range of practitioners in their personal and professional development through supervision sessions. Most recently, in June 2024, she took over the management of the newly established Office for Equality and Inclusion (PEV) at the University of Ljubljana.- Venue: On-site atALC-Haga, University of Gothenburg OR
- Online at https://gu-se.zoom.us/j/66042004872
- Moderator: Catherine Gillo Nilsson, Coordinator EUTOPIA MORE Inclusion Group, University of Gothenburg.
- The event is open to all, both students and staff.
20 November, 13.15-15.00 (CET) “My Land Lives in Me” (Alan Gilsenan, 2019): On the edge of environmental displacement.
“Can storytelling be a vehicle for transforming our connections and boundaries between self and others in times of climate emergence and displacement
More information and registration at “My Land Lives in Me” (Alan Gilsenan, 2019): on the edge of environmental displacement | University of Gothenburg
Lecture / Seminar
Language: English
Venue: Online. Open to all.
25 November, 17.00-20.00 (CET):A follow-up workshop to the "Make your own Passport workshop" at this year’s Democracy Festival. This is an on-site event at a community venue and in collaboration with the Gothenburg section of the Support Group Network (an NGO that supports refugees / migrants in the Swedish society). The event will provide a space for encounters, continued dialogues and reflections on the issues around, amongst others, intercultural encounters and communication, values clarifications, inclusion and exclusion. The workshop aims to promote intercultural understanding and mutual respect.
Venue: YesBox
Address: Gamlestadens Fabriker, Hus B13 Väverigatan 411 Göteborg 415
26 November, 17h00-20h00: Intercultural competency and Peer Support Workshop for all GU students (all levels, including Ph D students)
This is a joint activity organized by Educational Affairs and Welcome Services, University of Gothenburg.
Proposed learning outcomes: At the end of the workshop, participants will have increased knowledge of the concept of culture and intercultural skills, have increased awareness and will have practised positive and constructive ways of communicating with a special focus on ‘intercultural communication’ and be empowered to promote intercultural understanding, appreciation and mutual respect have increased awareness of their own values, beliefs and identities will have experienced a sense of unity based on diversity.
Venue: Studenternas Hus, Götebergsgatan 17 Göteborg
Language: English
Facilitators: Catherine Gillo Nilsson, Peer trainer and consultant Nils Pasi Nävert, Amelie Klamm, Sara Grevsjö, Welcome Services
Venue: This is an on-site event. Registration opens soon. - University of Ljubljana
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Click to download the full programme
At the University of Ljubljana, different events take place during Inclution month as to offer a variety of topics, discussions and experiences to both students, researchers and staff. They can listen to the stories of the 'Living books' in the Living books library, learn how students from different study areas of the University of Ljubljana think and research about inclusion and diversity, and can participate in online events, where EUTOPIA Alliance's member university representatives will discuss the future of the culture of inclusion and diversity. Each event will uncover new information, as well as critically assess current practices, understanding and culture in the area of inclusion and diversity at different levels. It will potentially create new questions and open doors for further discussion and improvement of existing inclusion practices across EUTOPIA.
7 November 2024
10h30-14h00: Living books library: Stories of life and humanity
Living books share their life stories that break stereotypes and talk about taboo topics.'Readers' have the chance to listen to how individuals face and manage adversity, ask questions, and learn about the unique lives of the Living Books.
14 November 2024
10h30-14h00: EUTOPIA Alliance students projects: Together toward an open and creative society
Students of the University of Ljubljana will present their projects in the area of Inclusion and diversity. They will show how different academic disciplines research and discuss inclusion and which taboos exist across fields.
21-22 November 2024
10h30-14h00: EUTOPIA MORE Autumn school: Ecological Intelligence (EI)
To think ecologically does not only mean to concern ourselves with human actions' impact on our environment; it also requires us to rethink the concepts of agency and intelligence. It demands a fresh look at the concepts of inclusion and diversity. Our autumn School places this task within the scope of what we term "ecological intelligence", defined as the entanglements of human and nonhuman agencies.
Programme and registration - NOVA University Lisbon
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Check the update programme on NOVA Website
1 November 2024
Video Celebrating the Difference that Define Us (We transfer)
This initiative of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) area at NOVA SBE aims to raise awareness of the importance of promoting a safe, welcoming environment for the entire academic community, regardless of nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, etc. The campaign target is to clearly publicise all the mechanisms for reporting harassment and discrimination available on campus (in the QR Code). At the same time, it aims to empower students, staff, and faculty by providing them with tools and raising awareness of issues such as privilege and anti-discrimination in order to foster a more inclusive and equitable culture in the long term.
5 November 2024
Publication Guia para a utilização de linguagem inclusiva da Universidade NOVA de Lisboa.
The Inclusive Language Guide has been edited by the NOVA Office for Equality and Inclusion in partnership with the Commission for Citizenship and Gender Equality (CIG). The guide presents examples of alternative linguistic forms for using more inclusive Portuguese words or expressions, encouraging the NOVA community to participate in the formulation of new communication solutions.
A printed version will be available.11 November,
10h00-12h00: Inclusion and Internationalisation
As part of EUTOPIA’s Inclusion Month 2024, we are hosting an online seminar to explore the relationship between two key concepts in the EUTOPIA Alliance: ‘inclusion’ and ‘internationalisation at home’. How do universities foster an international presence and mindset on campus, and how does this intersect with DEI priorities? What is the role of a European University Alliance in promoting internationalisation at home, and how can EUTOPIA do this in an inclusive way? We will hear from staff and students in various EUTOPIA partners, who will share perspectives both from their own local context and from cross-cultural initiatives they have worked on. There will be ample space for attendees to ask questions and contribute to the discussion. We look forward to seeing you!
Venue: Online via Zoom or On-site at the University of Gothenburg, Pedagogen House A, room AK2 137
Join the webinar
Registration link
Download the programme
Chair: Catherine Gilo Nilson
11 November
In-Person Conference Inclusion Talks 2024
13h30-15h00: NOVA University Lisbon and NOVA School of Law organise the ‘Inclusion Talks 2024’ to promote discussion among the NOVA community and partner organisations about the centrality of their commitments to promoting an inclusive and discrimination-free space where everyone feels welcome and able to express their full potential.
Venue: Nova University Lisbon Rectorate-Auditorium B
Registration Form
11 November
Gathering Inclusive Magusto
17h00: Students, staff, researchers and faculty are invited to his after-party following the "Inclusion Talks 2024", which is part of the Iberian Chestnut Festival.
Venue: Human Rights Mural in Campolide Campus
18 November
Online roundtable Higher Education through the lens of intersectionality
10h00-12h00: The round table will be moderated by Marie Marchand (Cergy University Paris) and will have the participation of Paulo Côrte-Real (NOVA University), Memory Mphaphuli (Vrije University Brussels) and Sabrina Marchetti (Ca Foscari University Venice).
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22 November
Video NOVA University stands AGAINST violence against women
The video is an initiative of the NOVA Office for Equality and Inclusion to give visibility to Violence Against Women, a problem that is still taboo. This awareness campaign is part of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, observed on November 25th, and symbolically, features 25 members of the NOVA Community (administrative and academic staff, teachers and students).
22 November to 10 December
Exhibition: Not just another normal day
The poster exhibition in the lobby of the Rectorate building on Violence Against Women is an initiative of the NOVA Office for Equality and Inclusion, in partnership with the Portuguese Association for Victim Support (APAV), and takes place during the "16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence", an annual international campaign promoted by the UN between November 25, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and December 10, International Human Rights Day.
25 November
14h30-16h30: Workshop: A Game Where Everybody Has a Place
Promoted by the SASNOVA Health Office, this workshop was inspired by psychodrama and sociodrama techniques and offered a scenario imagined collectively in order to experiment with a reality where everyone has a place where thoughts and experiential perspectives are shared. This activity, for NOVA community only, required a minimum of ten registrations. For reasons of confidentiality, video recording will not be possible.
Venue: Sports Building, Campolide Campus
Available soon registration form.
26 November
14h30-17h30: In Person roundtable: Not just another normal day
The poster exhibition "Not Just Another Normal Day" at the Rectorate building and the video "NOVA University stands AGAINST violence on women" serve as a starting point for debate on the problem of the normalisation of violence against women. The round table is moderated by ANA Ribeiro from NOVA Office for Equality and Inclusion, with the participation of Daniel Cotrim from the Portuguese Association for Victim Support (APAV) and Dalila Cerejo from the National Observatory on Violences and Gernder (ONVG).
Venue: NOVA University Lisbon "Rectorate-Lobby".
28 November
14h0-15h30: Workshop Menstruation & People who Menstruate
Throughout history, menstruation has been seen as mystical, dirty, painful, and a condition of women's lives. In this workshop, led by Mariana Fonseca, a menstrual and sex educator, we propose demystifying this natural process by understanding the dynamics of the menstrual cycle, what a healthy cycle is and how we can promote it, and how to talk about menstruation in a more inclusive way.
Venue: NOVA Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Av. de Berna Campus (Room B201).
Registration Form - The University of Warwick
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11 November,
10h00-12h00: Inclusion and Internationalisation
As part of EUTOPIA’s Inclusion Month 2024, we are hosting an online seminar to explore the relationship between two key concepts in the EUTOPIA Alliance: ‘inclusion’ and ‘internationalisation at home’. How do universities foster an international presence and mindset on campus, and how does this intersect with DEI priorities? What is the role of a European University Alliance in promoting internationalisation at home, and how can EUTOPIA do this in an inclusive way? We will hear from staff and students in various EUTOPIA partners, who will share perspectives both from their own local context and from cross-cultural initiatives they have worked on. There will be ample space for attendees to ask questions and contribute to the discussion. We look forward to seeing you!
Venue: Online via Zoom or On-site at the University of Gothenburg, Pedagogen House A, room AK2 137
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Chair: Catherine Gilo Nilson
Events organized by the Warwick-led-Connected Communities
Contact person: Melina Dalmas, University of Warwick
1. Multilingualism & Diversity CLC
12-16 November: Autumn School on Multilingualism in Brussels and other Super diverse environments (VUB campus)
Here below is an overview. The planning process is still ongoing so that more descriptions will come. This Autumn, the School will gather students and researchers from Linguistics, Languages, and Literature to work around the theme of Multilingualism in super diverse environments such as Brussels, Stellenchosch, New York City, etc. There will be lectures and seminars from academics and students that are part of our CLC, and, on the last of the School, students will visit some flagship institutions in Brussels.
2. Global Connections CLC
21 October - 21 November, Global connections: a transdisciplinary approach "Across Borders: A transdisciplinary Dialogue on Migration", (ONLINE)
The EUTOPIA Learning Community, ‘Global Connections’, will host a learning opportunity for students interested in building working relationships across borders, engaging in intercultural discussions about migration, and becoming part of a multidisciplinary research team. Together, students will critically explore perspectives on migration and the opportunities and challenges these present and investigate the extent to which this ‘translate’ across borders and academic disciplines. Student teams will then have four weeks to create an artefact in the format of their choice based on their research. They will present their work and participate in a Q&A session in front of an academic panel on 21 November.
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3. Global Health CC
2 November,
9h00-17h00: International Conference for Public Health Students
In November 2024, the Connected Community will be hosting an inaugural student research conference at the University of Warwick and online, bringing together future leaders of public health. The theme is "Advancing Healthy and Wellbeing for All".
There is still time to register to attend, either in person or online!
More information is available on the conference website.
Video resources-
World’s only testosterone patch for menopause (research presentation by Professor David Haddleston)
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Warwick Inclusion Conference: Keynote speech by Professor Olivette Otele
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Forum for Leaders of Inclusive Cultures: Video recordings of past events
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Interview: Disabled Students Code of Practice (audio podcast)
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Interview: Information & Digital Group’s Women’s Leadership Programme (audio podcast)
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