Alliance BAUHAUS4EU - 1st Forum in Castelo Branco
to 13 June 2025
From June 11 to 13, the Polytechnic University of Castelo Branco, Portugal, hosted the first forum of the BAUHAUS4EU Alliance. Over 200 participants came together for working sessions, discussions on the coming months of collaboration, and convivial moments to strengthen bonds between members.
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The BAUHAUS4EU European University aims to create a common European campus and research and education community for its 124,000 students and 10,000 staff. The project supporting this Alliance will run for 4 years. It will focus on several areas: transforming campuses to make them greener and more inclusive, student entrepreneurship, innovation in learning methods, and the development of regional innovation hubs... |
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A forum of collaboration and openness
The main aim of the forum was to strengthen links between all contributors to the project.
The program fostered cooperation within the various Work Packages, while offering the opportunity to meet other Alliance members with whom we don't usually interact. The work meetings highlighted the richness of the intercultural framework, providing a better understanding of the diversity of approaches, and raising awareness of the challenges of remote collaboration.
Workshops were also organized to build bridges with regional players, committed partners of the Alliance. Finally, the participation of colleagues from other European universities enriched the exchanges, and this advice and good practice will benefit the collective dynamic of the project.
Part of the Université Lumière Lyon 2 delegation on the first day of the forum
The BAUHAUS4EU sculpture created by the Polytechnic University of Castelo Branco finalized with the participation of members of the presidency of each university
Our representatives
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Sharing moments
In addition to presentations and working meetings, participants had the opportunity to discover Portuguese culture and the magnificent town of Castelo Branco, capital of the Beira Baixa sub-region.
From discovering the region's gastronomy, to a concert by students from the School of Applied Arts at the Polytechnic University of Castelo Branco, and a cultural tour of the town and Monsanto, convivial moments flourished, resulting in an even closer collaboration!
Welcoming all participants on the eve of the first day of the forum
Musical moment offered by the School of Applied Arts of the Polytechnic University of Castelo Branco
Visit Monsanto, the forum's last cultural activity
| Did you know? Castelo Branco has been chosen by UNESCO for the World Network of Creative Cities! This distinction is based on silk embroidery, which contributes greatly to the enhancement of this municipality's cultural identity. It has become an enduring symbol of the city, decorating both sidewalks and buildings. Last but not least, initiatives have been put in place to preserve and promote Castelo Branco's craftsmanship and traditions. |
Key dates
- The BAUHAUS4EU team will be present at the back-to-school stands! Join us alongside the International Relations Department on September 9 on the Berges du Rhône campus and on September 11 on the Portes des Alpes campus!
- The next Alliance forum will take place from June 22 to June 26, 2026 at the University of Economics in Katowice, Poland.
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Location
Polytechnic University of Castelo Branco, Castelo Branco, Portugal
Partners
With the support of the Erasmus+ program
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