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Shaping the Future of Higher Education – Together
The future of higher education affects us all – that’s why it’s so important to rethink it together. As the world changes rapidly, education must evolve to stay relevant, inclusive, and future-ready. This I Living Lab invites you to take an active role in imagining what higher education could and should look like in the years to come.
Together, we’ll explore big questions: What skills will students need in the future? How can universities become more accessible and diverse? What role should technology play? Through open discussions with stakeholders’ collaborative teamwork, and real-world challenges from across Europe, you’ll have the chance to reflect on your own experiences and contribute your ideas to a shared vision for the future.
This is more than just a course – it’s an opportunity to be part of a challenge that matters. Your voice counts, and your perspective can help shape a better, more meaningful education system for the future. By learning with and from each other, we can go further than any of us could alone.
Online I Living Lab
23 March - 15 May 2026
Hybrid I Living Lab
Online Phase: 09-15 March + 23-27 March 2026
Local Week at Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences: 16-20 March 2026
Online I Living Lab
Fully online
Hybrid I Living Lab
Online sessions blended with an on-site week at the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Students from all E³UDRES² partnering institutions
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English
Participation is free! Find more information concerning financial support and accomodation costs in our FAQ section.
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Working in an I Living Lab acts as a trigger to improve skills like analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, showing creativity in dealing with obstacles, and learning to work with different cultures and individuals!
✔️ You get to know new people from different countries, cultures and disciplines
✔️ You work on real challenges submitted by businesses or other institutions, helping to further develop European regions
✔️ You'll get to improve skills like analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, creativity and intercultural communication
➞ Tap into a rich digital environment for collaborative problem-solving across Europe. Work on real-life challenges and co-create impactful solutions. You can work flexibly with your team between the webinars.
➞ Join because it’s ideal for those who thrive in a digital environment, offering flexibility and a broad, collaborative network.
➞ Fully bond & work with your team on-site and virtually! During the on-site week at the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, you get the chance to meet your team members in person and discover the vibrant city of Budapest. Collaborating both online and on-site, you will be turning innovative ideas into concrete plans.
➞ Perfect for those seeking an intense, immersive experience, combining the ease of online learning with the richness of in-person interactions.
No matter if you choose the Online or Hybrid I Living Labs, joining this event is a perfect opportunity for students who want to gain international experience - either online from the comfort of your own home, or while meeting your peers on-site in Finland!
Applications for the E³UDRES² I Living Labs will open soon.
This format takes place entirely online. There is no travel necessary. Applying for the Online I Living Labs does not mean that you automatically will have a slot for participating. Your application will be reviewed by a representative from your home institution, and participants for the online I Living Lab will be selected based on their applications.
You will meet once a week with your team and coach. There will be 6 meetings together with the coach.
Additional meetings with your team to work together on your assignments
The Online I Living Labs take place during the day, or during timeslots that your team agrees on.
Attend all of the 6 meetings with the coach
Collaborate actively with your team and contribute equally
More details will be communicated upon participation.
With the extended deadline, applications are possible until 27 January 2025, 09:00 (CET). Your application will be assessed by a representative from your home university. You will receive feedback on whether you have been selected for the programme by 31 January 2025 at the latest.
This format takes place online and on-site at Jamk UAS. Travelling there during the specified week is necessary.
Applying for the Hybrid I Living Lab does not mean that you automatically will have a slot for participating. Your application will be reviewed by a representative from your home institution, and participants for the Hybrid I Living Lab will be selected based on their applications.
The online part of the Hybrid I Living Labs is mainly self-study with deadlines.
Pre-Webinar before the Local Week and Showdown Webinar after the Local Week
The Local Week of the event takes place in Finland. Physical participation in Finland is compulsory and you must be present every day from 8.30 am to 4pm.
Complete the online studies before and after the Local Week in Finland
Attend the Local Week in Finland
Collaborate actively with your team and contribute equally
More details will be communicated as soon as you're permitted to the programme.
Applications are possible until 9 January 2025, 16:00 (CET). Your application will be assessed by a representative from your home university. You will receive feedback on whether you have been selected for the programme by 31 January 2025 at the latest.
Financial support is provided to participants depending on your home institution’s policies. Make sure to check with your local coordinator to know how much of your costs you can get covered.
Accommodation costs: Most accommodation options in Finland are around €100 per night. Check out various options or get creative to find an accomodation that fits your budget (e.g. hostels, Airbnb, sharing with friends ...)
Food: Expenses for food need to be covered by the participants individually. Please take into account that food prices in Finland may differ from the prices in your country.
Participation in an I Living Labs is open to all students from E³UDRES² partnering institutions. For the Online version, we will accept 10 students per partner institution. For the Hybrid version, we will accept 3 students per partner institution.
Together with international students who signed up for the same I Living Lab as you, you will tackle a real-life problem and search for solutions. Every student has a different background and comes from a different study program. This makes it easy to come up with transdisciplinary solutions.
In case of questions, please get in touch with your local E³UDRES² contacts at your institution or write us at office(at)eudres.eu so we can connect you!
Most of the participants would say: Not at all! If you're open to develop a creative mindset, you'll find the experience easy. Just open your mind and go with the flow! Use the skills you have and develop new skills during the I Living Lab - it is open to all students from the E³UDRES² partnering institutions, no matter which study program, year or background!
Your team will consist of European students coming from all across our E³UDRES² partnering institutions. Some of them are also Erasmus students, which means that you can even have students from all around the world in your team.
Next to students, you'll also have a coach on your team (your Educational Entrepreneur), and of course the challenge owner.
The coach, or educational entrepreneur, is often a teacher from one of the higher education institutions involved in E³UDRES². They won't teach stuff, but will guide you through the I Living Lab. This means they will help if you are lost or that they can offer interesting pieces of information on the moment you need them.