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Inclusion in Action: Bridging Academia and Society through Ulysseus European University

Inclusion in Action: Bridging Academia and Society through Ulysseus European University

Inclusion in Action: Bridging Academia and Society through Ulysseus European University is a half-day public event dedicated to the introduction the best practice of Ulysseus European University in equality, diversity, inclusion (EDI) and community engagement (CE) topics. The aim of the event is to showcase the progress made, highlight key achievements and promote a common understanding of EDI and CE principles among university staff, students, researchers and broader Ulysseus community. By presenting best practices and fostering dialogue, this session aims to help align approaches, improve collaboration and ensure that EDI and CE remain an integral part of Ulysseus‘ development and impact.

 

The event is a part of the Ulysseus Košice Week.

Session Overview

09:00 Welcome and Opening Remarks

Angela Celeste Taramasso (Coordinator of Ulysseus WP6 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Community Engagement, University of Genoa)

09:10 – 10:30 Pathways to Inclusion: Sharing Academic Best Practises

Highlighting the progress, showcasing best practices, and fostering a shared understanding of EDI and CE principles in an accessible and engaging way for event participants

10:45 – 12:00 Panel Discussion: Beyond Borders – Supporting Ukrainian Scholars in Times of Crisis    

As the war in Ukraine continues to impact the region, the panel discussion will address the crucial role of universities as spaces of solidarity, refuge, and social responsibility. The discussion will focus on the challenges Ukrainian students and researchers face – such as high dropout rates due to language and support barriers, and the lack of structured support for displaced researchers. Experts from Ulysseus partners, public institutions, NGOs, and academia will share perspectives, identify systemic gaps, and propose best practices for more inclusive and sustainable support mechanisms.

By combining informative presentations and a socially engaged panel discussion, this session aims to align approaches, promote dialogue, and ensure that EDI and CE remain deeply embedded in the long-term impact and mission of the Ulysseus Alliance.

Please note that this agenda is subject to changes.

The event will be held in hybrid format, with on-site and online attendance options available. Registration is open until 17 October

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Event Organiser and Venue

The event is organised by the Ulysseus European University and is part of the Ulysseus Košice Week. The Summit and all parallel sessions will be held at the Technical University of Košice in Slovakia.

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The Technical University of Košice (TUKE), established in 1952, is Slovakia’s flagship technical university, offering more than 100 study programmes to nearly 10,000 students across nine faculties. Nestled in the vibrant, student-friendly city of Košice, TUKE blends research-led teaching with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Its on-campus University Science Park TECHNICOM anchors a dynamic ecosystem for technology transfer, start-ups and European Digital Innovation Hub services, making Košice a hotspot for sustainable, digital innovation.

Ulysseus Košice Week

Running 20 – 24 October 2025 at the Technical University of Košice, Ulysseus Košice Week is set to be the alliance’s flagship multi-event of the year, packaging twenty back-to-back activities into one vibrant programme and marking 5th anniversary of Ulysseus European University.

Alongside high-level governance meetings such as the Ulysseus Summit, the week weaves in ten internal project sessions, specialised workshops and student assemblies while opening its doors to the wider community through four headline public events: the Ulysseus R&I Conference on Digital Transformation of Industry, the presentation of Ulysseus Innovation Hub at TUKE, an Equality–Diversity–Community Engagement forum and the art-and-science session Creative Playgrounds.

By blending strategic project work with outward-facing forums on digitalisation, entrepreneurship, inclusion and the arts, Ulysseus Košice Week will transform Košice into a living laboratory of Ulysseus research, innovation and civic engagement, showcasing the alliance’s impact across Europe.

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