https://www.umu.se/A RSS feed provided by Umeå Universityen-usFri, 17 Apr 2026 15:48:55 +0200https://www.umu.se/en/events/join-the-ec2u-forum-2026-online-_12169497/Students, researchers and staff are warmly invited to take part in the EC2U forum online on 20–21 May. Please register by 17 April.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200<p>The EC2U Forum brings together students, researchers, teachers, administrative staff, and Associated Partners from across Europe. The 2026 Forum is hosted by the University of Turku, Finland, and focuses on the overarching theme "Shaping European Futures through Quality Education". &nbsp;</p><h2>Open online sessions</h2><p>Some sessions are open to the public and will be streamed live. You are welcome to <a title="EC2U Forum 2026 Registration" href="https://www.lyyti.fi/reg/EC2UForum2026_registration">register for one or more of the following sessions</a> (all times are local Finnish time, EEST/UTC+3).&nbsp;</p><h3>Wednesday, 20 May 2026&nbsp;</h3><ul><li><strong>10:00-11:30 Scientific Session: Materials &amp; Methods for a Sustainable Future</strong><br />This session highlights EC2U cooperation addressing sustainability challenges, focusing on innovative materials, interdisciplinary methods, and applied research contributing to a more sustainable Europe.</li><li><strong>10:00-12:00 Scientific Session: Multilingualism for Inclusive and Sustainable Education</strong> <br />This virtual panel brings together researchers and educators to explore multilingual practices, ideologies, and innovations across EC2U partner institutions. Drawing from recent research in language learning, minority and language contact, digital communication, and sustainable teaching practices, the session highlights how multilingualism can support equity, well-being, and intercultural competence in European classrooms and beyond.<br /><a href="https://www.ec2u.eu/sites/default/files/2026-03/EC2U%20Forum%202026%20Multilingualism.pdf">Session description</a></li><li><strong>16:00-18:00 Science Contest <br /></strong>The Science Contest is a fun, scientific competition designed to promote science and research while demonstrating how researchers tackle new research questions in real time, while also being creative and &ldquo;thinking outside the box&rdquo;. The Ume&aring; University team will compete against the universities of Jena and Turku for a place in the grand finale against the winners of the first two rounds, Iași and Pavia.<br /><a href="https://ec2u.eu/events-news/ec2u-science-contest">More information</a></li></ul><h3>Thursday, 21 May 2026&nbsp;</h3><ul><li><strong>9:30-11:00 Higher Education Roundtable on Bridging Education and Skills: Challenge-Based Education, Quality Jobs and Talent Retention</strong><br />With a diversity of experts and perspectives (students, businesses and alliances), the roundtable seeks to explore how challenge-based education and partnerships can equip learners with relevant skills, ensure access to quality jobs, and promote inclusive growth across Europe. With a diversity of experts and perspectives (students, businesses and alliances), this roundtable seeks to explore how challenge-based education and partnerships can equip learners with relevant skills, ensure access to quality jobs, and promote inclusive growth across Europe.<br /><a href="https://www.ec2u.eu/sites/default/files/2026-03/EC2U%20Forum%202026%20HERT_1.pdf">Session description</a></li><li><strong>11:30-13:00 Panel Discussion: Balancing Safeguarding and Openness in Research <br /></strong>This session brings together experts to examine how universities can safeguard the integrity of research while upholding the core academic values of openness, collaboration, and intellectual independence. Participants will gain insights into emerging global challenges and responsible research practices.&nbsp;<br /><a href="https://www.ec2u.eu/sites/default/files/2026-03/EC2U%20Forum%202026%20Research%20Security.pdf">Session description</a></li></ul><h2>How to Register&nbsp;</h2><p>Registration is handled via the official <a title="EC2U Forum 2026 Registration" href="https://www.lyyti.fi/reg/EC2UForum2026_registration">EC2U Forum 2026 online form</a> and is<strong> open until 17 April 2026</strong>. Register following the step-by-step guide:&nbsp;</p><ol><li>Go to the EC2U Forum 2026 registration page: <a title="EC2U Forum 2026 Registration" href="https://www.lyyti.fi/reg/EC2UForum2026_registration">https://www.lyyti.fi/reg/EC2UForum2026_registration</a></li><li>Fill in your name and contact details.</li><li>Select your participant category (staff member, student, or other) and <strong>choose online participation</strong>.</li><li>Select the sessions you wish to attend from the program list. The open sessions are listed above.</li><li>Submit the form. You will receive a confirmation email shortly after completing your registration.&nbsp;</li></ol>OnlineOtherhttps://www.umu.se/en/events/join-the-ec2u-forum-2026-online-_12169497/2026-04-17T00:00:00+02:002026-04-17T23:59:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/many-places-many-design-histories_12163043/The Nordic Forum for Design History Biennial Symposium, 6-8 May 2026, Ubmeje/Umeå, Sápmi/Sweden.Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200<p><em>Many Places, Many Design Histories</em> is the 19th symposium arranged by the Nordic Forum for Design History. It will be held at Ume&aring; Institute of Design, Ume&aring; University, gathering scholars, design practitioners, museum curators, students, teachers, and anyone with an interest in design and design history.</p><ul><li>See more: <a href="/en/umea-institute-of-design/research/nordic-forum-for-design-history-symposium/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Many Places, Many Design Histories</a></li></ul>Umeå Institute of DesignSymposiumhttps://www.umu.se/en/events/many-places-many-design-histories_12163043/2026-05-06T10:00:00+02:002026-05-08T12:00:00+02:00