International Engagement Circus 2024

Digital Hygiene: Building a Secure and Resilient Future

Unlock Your Potential with Purpose-Driven Innovation

Are you a student passionate about creating impactful solutions? Do you want to collaborate with industry leaders, academics, and regional stakeholders on real-world challenges? The International Engagement Circus (IEC) 2024 is your gateway to making a difference. This year, we're focusing on Digital Hygiene. Help us build a secure and resilient future. We need your talent to address the critical need for cybersecurity, ethical AI, and digital literacy!

🗓️ Date

14-18 October 2024

additional mandatory online on- and offboarding events on 07 and 21 October 2024

📍 Location

Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences, Latvia

🙋‍♀️ Open for

E³UDRES² students, E³UDRES² staff, regional entrepreneurs, innovators

💬 Event Language

English

📢 Topic

Digital Hygiene: Building a Secure and Resilient Future

💰 Costs

Check with the E³UDRES² institution you're affiliated with for financial support, in most cases in the form of an Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP). Find their contacts in the FAQ below

⭐ ECTS

Students get 3 ECTS for participating

👋 Total number of participants

50-60 participants

❤️ Why you should join

Come together, expand your horizon and make valuable connections

What’s special about the International Engagement Circus?

This year, the International Engagement Circus comes back twice as long with a unique 5-day experience that brings together students, staff and (regional) entrepreneurs to network, collaborate and develop innovative solutions through a series of interactive workshops and activities. Take your chance to get acquainted with the region and Europe and learn the art of networking! The IEC is hosted every year by one of the partnering institutions in E³UDRES².

The 2024 edition of the International Engagement Circus deals with the topic of Digital Hygiene - all practices and habits that keep your digital life healthy and secure. This includes everything from using strong passwords and regularly updating software, to educating employees about online frauds and having a plan in place to be prepared when you encounter a cyberattack. By uniting industry experts, European universities' brightest  minds, and businesses dedicated to improvement, the event aims to facilitate collaborative problem-solving, knowledge transfer, talent cultivation and innovation.

  • Explore Relevant Topics: Engage in dynamic discussions on Digital Literacy, Cybersecurity, AI Ethics, and more.

  • Hands-On Learning: Participate in workshops on secure coding, ethical AI, and sustainable digital practices.

  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, industry leaders, startup Founders and academic mentors.

  • Academic Recognition: Earn 3 ECTS credits.

  • Impactful Projects: Work on solutions that address pressing digital challenges.

3 reasons why you should join if you're a student:

➝ Meet industry leaders, innovators and learn from their experience in the field

➝ Engage and collaborate on real-world challenges while expressing your opinion and way of thinking

➝ Network and build trust in various discussions and workshops

3 reasons why you should join if you're an entrepreneur or innovator:

➝ Share your experience and get clarity about your most pressing digital hygiene needs

➝ Tap into fresh perspectives by invaluable out-of-the-box thinking through collaborative workshops 

➝ Build a talent pipeline by forging relationships with future innovators, students and researchers

Impressions from past international engagement circuses

Join the Talent Funnel

The International Engagement Circus 2024 is the starting point of the Talent Funnel - a structured pathway designed to nurture and develop your skills and ideas. This program connects you with opportunities for continued learning, mentorship, and collaboration, ensuring you have the support needed to bring your innovative solutions to life.
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Inspired to join the next

International Engagement Circus?

14-18 October 2024 | Vidzeme UAS, Latvia

Register here for the International Engagement Circus 2024. With limited slots available, please be aware that there may be a selection process to determine the final participants.

Registrations are possible until 09 September 2024, 15:00 (CEST).

FAQs

  • E³UDRES² students: All students from E³UDRES² partner universities can participate - no matter which study programme or background!

  • E³UDRES² staff

  • Innovators or business owners from the E³UDRES² regions

Depending on the institution you are affiliated with, financial support can be offered for your attendance to the event. Please contact your local coordinators for more information:

Fulda UAS

gizem.savran@verw.hs-fulda.de

Vidzeme UAS

kristaps.felzenbergs@va.lv

Saxion UAS

j.m.schoot@saxion.nl

St. Pölten UAS

christina.tanzer@fhstp.ac.at

Politechnic University of Setúbal

sandrina.moreira@esce.ips.pt

Politehnica University Timisoara

vlad.mihaescu@upt.ro

UC Leuven-Limburg UAS

nathalie.morren@ucll.be

Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Toth.Adrienn@uni-mate.hu

Jamk UAS

ani.lietonen@jamk.fi

The International Engagement Circus 2024 is organized by Vidzeme UAS. For more information, please contact international@va.lv or kristaps.felzenbergs@va.lv.

Please contact your local coordinators for more information:

Fulda UAS

gizem.savran@verw.hs-fulda.de

Vidzeme UAS

kristaps.felzenbergs@va.lv

Saxion UAS

j.m.schoot@saxion.nl

St. Pölten UAS

christina.tanzer@fhstp.ac.at

Politechnic University of Setúbal

sandrina.moreira@esce.ips.pt

Politehnica University Timisoara

vlad.mihaescu@upt.ro

UC Leuven-Limburg UAS

nathalie.morren@ucll.be

Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Toth.Adrienn@uni-mate.hu

Jamk UAS

ani.lietonen@jamk.fi

The International Engagement Circus 2024 is organized by Vidzeme UAS. For more information, please contact international@va.lv or kristaps.felzenbergs@va.lv.

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