E³UDRES² Voices:

Alina Kieweg

September 2025 | #student

Introducing Alina Kieweg, a Media Technology student at the University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten, who took part in the E³UDRES² Hackathon in December 2024 at the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Together with fellow students from across Europe, she developed an interactive platform promoting sustainable protein consumption under the theme “One World – One Protein – One Soil”.

What motivated you to take part in the hackathon?

My interest in sustainability was a great incentive, as was the prospect of learning more about the nature of proteins. Moreover, I wanted to participate in a E³UDRES² programme in order to get to know international students – this is the same reason why I'm part of the iLab project semester. And then, of course, the chance to explore Budapest was a bonus.

Which project did you work on, and what was your role as a media technician?

Our team developed an interactive platform that helps consumers understand the importance of a balanced protein intake through the consumption of seasonal and regional products. In terms of a solution, we planned to make information available via the website of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and to integrate it into an interactive map. This map was supposed to show which protein sources are seasonally and regionally available, and how they can be combined to ensure a balanced diet with regard to proteins and the amino acids they contain. My job as a media technician was to create screen designs for this website because we did not have enough time to programme it in full. The designs showed how we envisaged the implementation, and which functions our solution was to include.

Alina Kieweg gives an interview about her experience in the E³UDRES² Hackathon

Which challenges did you overcome?

Communication in the team was a challenge because we had different linguistic and cultural backgrounds. It was often difficult to explain complex ideas in English in such a way that everybody would understand. Another challenge was to stay motivated – especially following long work phases. Distributing tasks helped us to work efficiently and to allow for breaks as well.

What have you been able to take away from the experience?

I learnt a lot about proteins and how important they are. At the same time, I learnt to stay more relaxed in challenging situations. Solutions are often found when you allow a little more time. I found the encounters with international students particularly valuable because they inspired me and opened up new perspectives.

Interview by: USTP – University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten

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