About the Aurora Alliance
Aurora European Universities Alliance is one of the selected European university alliances in the Erasmus + “European Universities” initiative, which aims to increase the quality and competitiveness of European Higher Education. The Alliance consists out of a consortium of research universities committed in building their future and promoting European values and identity.
Aurora News
Representatives of UPJŠ at the Slovak–Portuguese Academic Forum
Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice actively contributed to both the organization and the programme of the first Slovak–Portuguese Academic Forum, which took place at UVP Technicom in Košice on 27–28 April 2026, under the auspices of H.E. Maria João Lopes-Cardoso, Ambassador of Portugal to the Slovak Republic, and with the participation of representatives from … Continued
6. May 2026
Inclusivity Is Key In The Aurora Student Council
In June 2025, Aurora Student Council (ASC) members gathered at the Universität Innsbruck for their biannual Aurora Student Conference. During the conference, they voted in the new ASC Board for the academic year 2025/2026. ASC President Simona Gibalovà from Aurora Associate Partner Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice, talks about her journey toward becoming president, and … Continued
26. February 2026
Aurora Student Conference 2026 – University of Iceland, Reykjavík
On 12–14 January 2026, Aurora Student Council members Simona Gibalová and Katarína Ďurčianski attended the Aurora Student Conference 2026 held at the University of Iceland in Reykjavík, where they represented Pavol Jozef Šafárik University. It was the first in-person student event of the Aurora network in 2026. The event brought together students from across Europe … Continued
11. February 2026
Aurora Presidents’ Meeting in Brussels
Simona Gibalová, a fourth-year student of General Medicine, attended the Aurora Presidents’ Meeting in Brussels on 13-14 November 2025. During the two days of negotiations, Simona and the ASC Vice-President Eliška Karasová attended the General Council meeting, where they presented the achievements of the Aurora Student Council in the first quarter of their leadership. They … Continued
10. December 2025
Aurora Icebreaking
An Aurora workshop titled Icebreaking was held at Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice, with a focus on multicultural exchange and building connections among students. The theme of the workshop centered on presenting one’s culture, traditions, and customs, allowing students from different backgrounds to share unique elements of their heritage and learn from one another. … Continued
18. November 2025
Introducing Aurora Alliance to new students
The introductory days for new students at Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice were marked by welcoming first-year students, presenting the faculties, and showcasing the opportunities offered by the university. As part of the programme, there was also a presentation of the European university alliance Aurora, which is an important element of UPJŠ’s internationalisation activities. … Continued
26. September 2025
Aurora Events
Beyond Metrics: Showcase Your Research Activities with MyResearchFolio
Research is much more than publications and citation counts. It also includes collaboration, mentoring, teaching, community engagement, Open Science practices, and many other contributions that are often difficult to capture in traditional research information systems. As research assessment evolves, there is growing interest in ways to represent research activities more fairly, broadly, and meaningfully. Aurora … Continued
22. April 2026
2026 Aurora Symposium on Global Citizenship
The Aurora Symposium on Global Citizenship will take place from 27 to 29 May 2026 at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, bringing together scholars, educators, students, and societal partners from across the Aurora Alliance network and beyond. The Symposium provides a collaborative platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and co-creation, focusing on the role of higher education in … Continued
21. April 2026
Call for Incentive Research and Education Collabotation
The call for Aurora research collaborations is out, funding joint research projects, research master/PhD/Postdoc mobility and thematic (summer)schools and seminars. Are you, or any researchers you know, working to address the intersection between research and education and currently looking to develop a mixed research project? The Aurora open call for Incentive Research & Education Collaboration invites … Continued
11. March 2026
Aurora Lunch Talks Series 2026
Join us for our monthly Lunch Talk! This is a series where members of Aurora universities working or interested in the field of internationalisation are invited to share experiences, debate and ask questions. The aim is to create an interactive get-together where we can learn from each other, share ideas and good practices. When and … Continued
24. February 2026
BIP – Digital Citizenship as a Contested Space
This Blended Intensive Programme explores digital citizenship as a dynamic and contested concept shaped by discourse, power relations, and unequal access within digital environments. Using critical discourse analysis, students examine how digital platforms, algorithms, and online interactions influence visibility, participation, and voice in contemporary public spheres. Through experiential and collaborative learning, international student teams apply … Continued
16. February 2026
BIP: Digital Resilience for a Vital Europe
In today’s digital landscape, the ability to withstand and adapt to technological, legal, and sociopolitical disruptions is essential. That’s why we at the Chair of Sustainability and Innovation in Digital Ecosystems are organising a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) on Digital Resilience in partnership with Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Copenhagen Business School and Pavol Jozef Šafárik University.
12. February 2026
