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Insights into the human empowerment company Ottobock

12/02/2026 Date: 16 April 2026

Ottobock’s products and services combine over 100 years of tradition with outstanding innovation in the fields of prosthetics, neuro-orthotics, and exoskeletons. Ottobock develops innovative fitting solutions for people with limited mobility and is driving the digitalisation of the industry. Founded in Berlin in 1919, the company has business activities in 45 countries with nearly 9,300 employees worldwide and operates the largest international patient care network with around 400 patient care clinics.

Ottobock’s mission of improving freedom of movement, quality of life and independence is deeply rooted in the company’s DNA, as is its social commitment: Ottobock has been a partner and supporter of the Paralympics since 1988.

At this online event, you will gain insight into the company and you will have the opportunity to directly talk to people from the HR department and to the expert Dr. Andreas Schicketmüller.

Andreas studied medical technology in Austria and gained practical experience early on through projects with start-ups and an industrial internship in the field of human motion tracking. After completing an industry-oriented doctorate as part of a Marie Curie program, he moved into product management and is now responsible for the neurostimulation portfolio at Ottobock as team leader.

Feel free to join this event to learn more about Ottobock and how to join an exciting MedTech company.

Agenda:

Welcome & Introduction to the Ottobock
Input/Impulse Talk: Dr. Andreas Schicketmüller
Information on application-related matters and joining Ottobock
Q&A and Wrap-up

Target Group

Researchers with a background in medical technology, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, electrical engineering, production engineering, plastics technology, biomedicine, health sciences, materials science as well as everybody interested in R&D, marketing and/or in Ottobock in general.

Further Information

Registrations are possible until April, 15, 2026 via email in order to receive the link to participate in the event in a timely manner. Please provide your full name when registering and, if possible, your academic affiliation (field of study/faculty).

Register directly via E-Mail: graduiertenakademie@zuv.uni-hannover.de.

Once the Graduate Academy confirms the registration, it is binding.
The event is free of charge.

These terms and conditions are valid. Information on data protection and “Form entries on Websites of Leibniz University Hannover”

We are looking forward to seeing you.

Hellenic-Romanian Logic and Computation Seminar

12/02/2026 Date: 16 February 2026

http://imar.ro/~diacon/HRLogComp/HRLogicComputSeminar.ht

Monday 16th of February at 18.00 GR/RO time

HRLogicComputSeminar#1
Monday, February 16 · 6:00 – 7:00pm
Time zone: Europe/Bucharest
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/gvi-epcv-ofm

HRLogicComputSeminar#2
Monday, February 16 · 7:00 – 8:00pm
Time zone: Europe/Bucharest
Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/onn-swwt-xjs

Title: An institution-theoretic account of bisimilarity

Speaker: Dr Ionuț Țuțu
IMAR Romanian Academy

Abstract: The concept of bisimulation originates from Johan van Benthem’s early work on correspondence theory, where it was introduced under name of p-relation, and later as a zigzag relation. Within that context, bisimulations have allowed for a now famous characterization of conventional modal logic as a fragment of first-order logic. Independently, and around the same time, bisimulations had also been discovered in computer science, where they have been used, notably by David Park, Matthew Hennessy, and Robin Milner, to deal with processes that are behaviourally equivalent, meaning that their behaviours cannot be distinguished by some external observer. Since then, the concept has been adapted many times, both in logic and in computer science, to suit various modal languages or process calculi. Most, if not all, of those languages and calculi can be captured in institution theory using the so-called stratified institutions introduced by Răzvan Diaconescu, Petros Stefaneas, and Marc Aiguier in order to deal with models with states. In this talk, we will revisit the classical notions of bisimulation and bisimilarity. Then, taking inspiration from coalgebraic studies of the subject, we will rephrase them in the abstract context of stratified institutions. We will re-examine the conventional relationship between bisimilarity and elementary equivalence, discuss some institution-theoretic abstractions of other
key related concepts, and show how they work together to bring forth several Hennessy-Milner results for stratified institutions.

Bio: Ionuț Țuțu is a researcher at the Simion Stoilow Institute of Mathematics of the Romanian Academy (IMAR). He finished his PhD in logic-independent foundations of logic programming at Royal Holloway, University of London, UK, under the supervision of José Luiz Fiadeiro. Before that, he undertook a Master by Research in Logic and Formal Specifications from the Department of Mathematics at the Postgraduate Academic Studies School “Școala Normală Superioară București”, where he started working with Răzvan Diaconescu. His research expertise generally lies within the areas of universal logic, algebraic specification, logic programming, and formal software development, often making use of category theory and of abstract model theory.

12th EULiST “Fridays for Research” Event on Aviation – Marine Transport: Fuels, Sustainability, Emissions and Social Aspects

10/02/2026 Date: 6 March 2026

The 12^th EULiST “Fridays for Research” event on “Aviation – Marine Transport: Fuels, Sustainability, Emissions and Social Aspects” will be held as a joint online meeting on Friday 6^th March 2026, 12:00 – 14:00 CET.

More specifically, representatives from the EULiST member universities will deliver 5-minute presentations on the following indicative topics:

Impact of fuel costs on ticket prices and freight costs
Impact of Marine transport on marine biodiversity and coastal ecology
EU Emissions Trading Scheme, Carbon offsetting, Carbon leakage and competition
Black carbon emissions and artctic shipping
Balast water for marine safety vias ecological impact
Life cycle emissions
International climate regulations for the Aviation and Marine industry
Digitalization, AI and route optimization
Environmental footprint in airports
Environmental footprint in ports
Citizens’ health impacts near ports and airports
Hydrogen and ammonia storage & handling safety

This will be followed by a 10-minute conversation to encourage more research partnerships.

A review of the main results and a presentation of the next actions will wrap up the session.

Please register before joining the meeting via the following link: https://forms.gle/HriE9Q4yfeDAYmBN9.

Participants may connect using this Microsoft Teams link.

For more information regarding the event, contact Prof. Angelos Markopoulos amark@mail.ntua.gr.

EVENTS’ Final Event: From Connected, Cooperative and Automated Mobility (CCAM) research to Real Roads

09/02/2026 Date: 25 February 2026

After 3.5 years of research into the Connected Cooperative and Automated Mobility field, as part of the European flagship project EVENTS, we would like to invite you to the EVENTS Final Event.

The Final Event will take place on 25 February 2026 (10:30-16:00 CET), both physically (in Delft, Netherlands) and online, and aims to present EVENTS’ main research outcomes and live vehicle demonstrations.

This initiative particularly encourages the involvement of any interested stakeholder to delve into the latest developments in the CCAM research field, deepen their knowledge, and connect with top experts in the field of Connected and Automated Mobility.

What to expect:
🔹 Project outcomes and insights

🔹 Real-life vehicle demos (only for on-site attendees)

🔹 Networking Opportunities with top Professionals from the CCAM field

📅 February 25, 2026
⏰ 10:30-16:00 CET
📍 Delft, The Netherlands & Online
Mechanical Engineering Faculty, TU Delft
Mekelweg 2, 2628 CD (front building, by public transport)
Leeghwaterstraat 5, 2628 CA (rear building, by car)
Meeting room “Lagerhuysch”
👉 Free admission upon registration
📌 On-site participation allows access to live vehicle demos
🎤 Agenda to be published soon

About the project:
EVENTS is a Horizon Europe project that brought together a complementary consortium of 12 partners from 6 EU countries and UK, with the view to deal with complex situations where the normal operation of the Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) is close to be disrupted (e.g., due to dynamic traffic changes, harsh weather/light conditions, unstructured road, imperfect data, sensor/communication failures, etc.).
EVENTS has developed a robust and resilient perception and decision-making system designed to address critical CCAM challenges. When system performance cannot meet the required quality or reliability, an enhanced Minimum Risk Manoeuvre is automatically triggered—strengthening safety and trust in automated mobility.

Co-organizers:

Institute of Communication and Computer Systems (ICCS-NTUA), TU Delft, SEAbility Ltd

The Circular Design Innovation Alliance

04/02/2026 Deadline: 15 March 2026

The Circular Design Innovation Alliance – funded in Erasmus+ by the European Union – invites for abstracts to contribute to the CiD Conference Hannover on Circular Design and Urban Transformation.

The Conference is organised at the Faculty of Architecture and Landscape of Leibniz University Hannover.

We invite researchers and practitioners to explore how circular approaches can drive urban regeneration beyond linear growth models.

As cities increasingly evolve through transformation, regeneration, and adaptation rather than expansion, circularity emerges as a key framework to rethink urban spaces, heritage, governance, and socio-economic processes. Special attention is given to the role skills and flow of knowledge, transfer, and impact pathways between research, profession, and education, as well as to entrepreneurship.

Open call for abstracts submissions until 15 March 2026

More Information: https://www.cid-innovationalliance.eu/events20

Get new ideas for business collaboration at LUT Blossom

03/02/2026 Date: 10 April 2026

LUT University is pleased to invite EULiST universities and their business partners to the LUT Blossom growth event. The event will be organised on 10 April at Lahti campus.

At LUT Blossom, you’ll see in practice how LUT collaborates with businesses. You’ll also get new ideas, expand your network, and spot opportunities for joint projects.

This annual event brings together our research, students, and industry collaborators for a hands-on look at how we translate ideas into impact. Each institution is encouraged to bring a business collaboration partner to meet with Finnish businesses, network and get new ideas for growth.

Witness LUT’s way to do industry and business collaboration live on Lahti campus for a day of connections, ideas, and concrete next steps.

What is LUT Blossom?

Date: Friday 10 April 2026 at 10.00-17.00. Evening event at 17.00-21.00.
Venue: LUT University’s Lahti Campus, Finland
Event languages: English (+ Finnish)

More information:

Programme, sessions, and logistics here: www.lut.fi/en/lutblossom2026/programme

Secure your place and register now: https://www.lyyti.fi/reg/lut_blossom_2026

Ask about LUT Blossom: blossom@lut.fi

Webinar: Professional Faculty Development | Innovative Teaching and Learning, 28 January 2026

26/01/2026 Date: 28 January 2026

We are delighted to invite you to our new Webinar Series on Professional Faculty Development, organised by the Task Group 3.2 “Innovative Teaching and Learning”.
This series is designed for educators who wish to enhance their teaching practice, explore innovative methodologies, and engage their students more effectively.

What to Expect:

Explore Innovative Learning Strategies: Discover new trends and techniques that can make your teaching more dynamic and impactful.
Enhance Your Teaching Methodologies: Learn how to address diverse learning styles and foster inclusive and supportive learning environments.
Collaborate and Connect: Network with colleagues from across the EULiST Alliance, exchange experiences, and share best practices.
Gain Expert Insights: Benefit from the expertise of experienced speakers offering practical advice, tools, and inspiration for your professional growth.

Upcoming session in January

Title: Who we are – Teacher Identity and the Ideal Self

Speaker: Colin Mackenzie, Institut Mines-Télécom

Date & Time: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. (CET)

Platform: LUH Stud.IP under the working group “EULiST Webinars on Professional Faculty Development”

Access Instructions:

Navigate to the Stud.IP platform.
Select “EULiST European University” and choose “login with EULiST University.”
Select your institution from the list and log in with your credentials.
Upon logging in, use the search tool at the top right to find the working group “EULiST Webinars on Professional Faculty Development” (please do not copy-paste the title and alternately just search for EULiST Webinars)
Navigate to the “General Information” section, click “Go to the course” under the menu on the left, and sign up for the working group.
Explore the site to find materials, and access the webinar room via “BigBlueButton”.

Upcoming sessions in February & March 2026

25 February 2026, 1:30–3:00 PM
(Re)Designing Your Course with Open Science: How to Use and Create Freely Licensed Materials for Digital and International Teaching
Deborah Sielert (TIB, Leibniz University Hannover), Dr. Lena Greinke (Leibniz University Hannover)
25 March 2026, 1:30–3:00 PM
Flipped Classroom: the methodology you need to use other methodologies
César Cáceres Taladriz, Associate professor at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos

Participation:
Participation in the webinars is free of charge. Registration is required.

Register here

Call for Contributions to EULiST Webinar Series on Professional Faculty Development

26/01/2026

We are excited to announce a Call for Contributions for the EULiST Webinar Series on Professional Faculty Development, which is organised within EULiST Task Group 3.2 “Innovative Teaching and Learning Methodologies”, targeting at faculties of the EULiST partner universities

We invite experts to share their knowledge and insights on various topics that are crucial for enhancing educational practice and professional growth.

We are seeking contributions in the following areas:

Innovative Teaching and Learning Methodologies: Help faculties transform their teaching approaches through innovative methods that deeper student engagement and learning.
Soft Skills Development: Share your expertise on nurturing vital skills such as communication, leadership, adaptability, and teamwork in academic settings.
Technologicaly Integration in Education: Illustrate effective strategies for incorporating technology to enrich classroom experiences and expand learning opportunities.
Assessment and Evaluation Techniques: Offer your strategies for implementing fair, comprehensive, and efficient evaluation and assessment techniques.
Interdisciplinary Teaching and Learning: Present approaches to interdisciplinary education that encourage holistic understanding and collaboration across fields.

The webinars should take 60-90 minutes, divided into 45-60 minutes to share your expertise and 20-30 minutes for discussion, and will be offered at the LUH platform Stud.IP (see Working Group “EULiST Webinars on Professional Faculty Development”)

Contribution Details

If you are interested in contributing to our webinar please submit your proposal to Alessandra Continenza, University of L´Aquila, (alessandra.continenza@univaq.it) and Francesca Cristaldi, Leibniz University Hannover (Francesca.Cristaldi@zuv.uni-hannover.de).

Your proposal should include:

A very brief biography highlighting your expertise and experience (no more than one page)
Title of the webinar
A summary (up to 300 words) of your proposed session, including key topics and objectives
Possible date and time of the webinar and, if possible, two or three alternatives
Any additional resources or tools you would like to share during the webinar

Selection and Recognition

Contributors will be selected based on relevance, innovation, and potential impact on teaching practices. Selected speakers will have the opportunity to reach a wide audience of colleagues, gain recognition for their expertise, and contribute to the professional growth of EULiST fellow faculty members.

Please feel free to forward this call to colleagues and interested parties.

We look forward to receiving your insightful proposals and to the opportunity to learn from your expertise.

For any questions or further information, please contact:

Alessandra Continenza, University of L´Aquila, (alessandra.continenza@univaq.it) and

Francesca Cristaldi, Leibniz University Hannover (Francesca.Cristaldi@zuv.uni-hannover.de).

NTUA Online Info Event: EULiST NTUA Mobility within the Erasmus+ Programme

23/01/2026 Date: 26 January 2026

Monday, 26 January 2026 | 15:00–17:00 (EET)

Within the framework of the activities of the European University Alliance EULiST – European Universities linking Society and Technology, where the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) is a member institution, EULiST NTUA Office is organizing an online information event entitled “EULiST Mobility within the Erasmus+ Programme” on Monday, 26 January 2026, from 15:00 to 17:00.

The event focuses on mobility opportunities for NTUA students (undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral candidates) as well as NTUA early-career researchers.
It is organized by the EULiST Office of NTUA, with presentations by the NTUA European Educational Programmes Office and the NTUA Department of International Relations and the European Union.

The event will cover:

Erasmus+ mobility procedures for studies and internship
Recommended steps, tools, and digital platforms for selecting the most suitable host university within the EULiST network
Additional opportunities for long-term mobility (semester studies and thesis preparation), short-term mobility opportunities, including Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs), student conferences, training seminars, and research activities, and internship opportunities.

An open discussion session will be held, during which participants will be able to ask questions.

Zoom link:

https://zoom.us/j/98439735505

More information about the EULiST European University:

EULiST European website: https://eulist.university/
EULiST NTUA institutional website: http://eulist.ntua.gr/

EULiST Office – NTUA
Email: eulist@mail.ntua.gr
Tel.: +30 210 772 1972

Useful links:

EULiST Opportunities: https://eulist.university/opportunities/
EULiST Digital Campus: https://eulist.university/digital-campus/
EULiST Course Catalogue: https://eulist.university/course-catalogue/
EULiST AI Tools (e.g. AI-powered course mapping): https://eulist.university/ai-tools/
EULiST Early-Career Researchers Center: https://eulist.university/ecrs/
EULiST Knowledge Hub: https://eulist.university/knowledge-hub/

European Educational Programmes Office – NTUA: http://erasmus.ntua.gr/gr/

Erasmus+ Calls:

Erasmus+ Study Mobility 2026–2027
Deadline: 4 February 2026 (Winter Semester)
Deadline: 29 May 2026 (Spring Semester)
Erasmus+ Internship 2025–2026
Deadline: 20 February 2026
Internship period: 2 May 2026 – 31 July 2026
Erasmus+ Internship 2026–2027
Deadline: 27 March 2026
Internship period: 1 August 2026 – 31 July 2027

International Summer School 2026: Exploring Migration and Education – Perspectives on Teaching and Learning in glocal contexts

23/01/2026 Date: 15-19 June 2026

What does migration mean on a personal level, and how does it redefine one’s as a (current or prospective) educator?
How is cultural diversity experienced and fostered to enrich schools and teacher education?
How are – and how should – the dynamics of migration and education be discussed and addressed?

Our international Summer School invites student teachers and lecturers of all teaching professions from universities in various countries to explore these and other questions related to migration and education.

We aim to critically discuss the roles of teachers and learning environments and to develop shared visions for the future of education in migration societies.

The goal is to generate insights and strategies that empower participants to actively contribute to shaping pluricultural educational landscapes.

In times of increasing global mobility, migration and education are fields of reflection and practice that are closely intertwined. From schools to teacher education, but also in extracurricular contexts, educational spaces reflect the social, cultural, and linguistic diversity of today’s societies.

They are places where the challenges and opportunities of migration become visible and shape how education is understood, designed, and experienced. As education systems continue to evolve within societies marked by diverse migration histories, it becomes increasingly important to understand these dynamics and develop inclusive and equitable educational approaches.

The aim of the Summer School is to shed light on educational practices in different contexts, to challenge racist narratives, and to highlight resources and opportunities for action—from local initiatives to international networks. It provides a platform for transcultural dialogue among students from various countries and educational backgrounds, connecting theoretical perspectives with practice-oriented insights.

The program includes:

Insights into university projects
International expert lectures
Discussion panels and workshops
School visits and excursions to local projects
Participation at the conference “Good Education in a Migration Society” (organized in cooperation with LSE, uniplus Teacher Training Team)

Date: 15–19 June 2026

Location: Leibniz School of Education, Leibniz Universität Hannover (Germany)

Target group: Students, doctoral students and (early career) researchers and
lecturers in the field of education.

Note for international students:
There is the possibility to receive a scholarship (€250) for participation in the Summer School.

Participation fee: None (meals partially included)

Number of participants: 30

The detailed program and registration link will be published in February 2026 on the following page:
https://www.lse.uni-hannover.de/en/about-us/projects/transformative-horizons-20/summer-school-2024-neu-1
Registration is possible in the period 1 March – 15 April 2026. Places will be allocated after the registration deadline.