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
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
UPJŠ Students at Aurora Open 2025
From 25 to 28 June 2025, the Aurora Open 2025 event took place at our partner university, University of Innsbruck, bringing together students from all universities forming the Aurora Alliance. The event was a combination of a student conference and a beach volleyball tournament. UPJŠ in Košice was represented at this event by Simona Gibalová … Continued
8. July 2025
Biannual Aurora Alliance Conference in Paris, 2025
From May 19 to 22, 2025, students Simona Gibalová (Faculty of Medicine, UPJŠ) and Ing. Michaela Lukačínová (Faculty of Public Administration, UPJŠ) represented our University at the European Aurora Alliance conference as delegates of the Aurora Student Council, under the leadership of the Vice-Rector for Internationalization, doc. Ing. Silvia Ručinská, PhD. Simona Gibalová had the … Continued
30. May 2025
Aurora Events
Aurora Global COIL Fair 2026 – Call for Participants
The Aurora Global COIL Fair 2026 will take place online on April 8, 2026. This event brings together instructors from Aurora universities, associate institutions, and global partners to connect, identify future collaborators, and begin developing Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) projects. Prílohy File File size SM_Global COIL fair_08042026_v1 175 KB
11. February 2026
BIP: AI in Education
Join this BIP at VU Amsterdam and explore how artificial intelligence can be integrated into teaching and learning in higher education in a productive, responsible, and strategic way.This course combines online sessions with an on-site week in Amsterdam (22–26 June 2026). Together with peers from Aurora partner universities and beyond, you’ll deepen your expertise, exchange best … Continued
26. January 2026
BIP on LOUIS in Amsterdam
Are you an academic teacher or PhD student who wants to enhance your course design and student assessments? Join our Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) and learn how to effectively integrate transversal competences into learning outcomes, assignments, and feedback rubrics using LOUIS. This hands-on training will empower you to design courses that align with Bologna … Continued
21. January 2026
New Aurora opportunity for educators & higher-ed professionals!
Bridging Borders: Designing Inclusive Futures in Education is a Blended Intensive Programme focused on inclusive education, diversity, and the Mixed Classroom Educational Model, combining online collaboration with an in-person component at VU Amsterdam. Learn more & apply: https://aurora-universities.eu/opportunities/bridging-borders-designing-inclusive-futures-in-education-a-mixed-model-approach/ Online part: To be announced, with online sessions before the on-site programme and one online closing session afterwards On-site … Continued
21. January 2026
Call for Contributions – Aurora Symposium 2026
We are pleased to invite you to participate in the upcoming Aurora Symposium 2026, which will take place on 27–29 May 2026. The symposium will focus on the overarching theme of Global Citizenship. The event will bring together educators, researchers, students, and professionals interested in this theme from across Aurora and beyond to share insights, … Continued
11. December 2025
Aurora Network – Python Software Carpentry workshop
Would you like to improve your research process by learning how to program with Python, but never had the opportunity to actually learn programming in a structured way? The VU and the Aurora Network are organising an online Software Carpentry workshop that will help programming novices to gain fundamental software skills. The Software Carpentry workshop is over … Continued
3. November 2025
