🎥 Here’s the recap video from EUniWell’s two-day Five Year Celebration at @unicologne.bsky.social! 💙 Inspiration, research & collaboration filled the days, from keynotes on happiness to workshops on well-being & sustainability. Here’s to the next five years! 🌿✨ #EUniWell

🌍 Want to make an impact on student #wellbeing across Europe? #EUniWell is looking for passionate students to join its focus areas and shape the future of our European University Alliance. 📅 Apply by 1 Dec 2025! 💡 More info: www.euniwell.eu/news-events/... #EUnited4Wellbeing

Join EUniWell & the University of Florence for “A Multi- and Trans-disciplinary Perspective on Environmental Change in the Mediterranean” 🌊 📍 Florence & online | 🗓️ 27–28 Nov 2025 💡 Free participation | Deadline: 3 Nov Find out more: www.euniwell.eu/news-events/... #EUniWell #WellBeing

This week, #EUniWell marked key milestones with the 9th Rectors’ Assembly and Celebrating Five Years & #FestiWell in Cologne: uniting universities and communities for well-being, learning & collaboration. 💙 #WellBeingForOurFutures #EuropeanUniversities

💡 “The Science of Happiness” with Dr. Laurie Santos is the perfect way to bring two incredible days to a close. We’re taking home a renewed understanding of what it means to live, study, and work well — together. #FestiWell #EUniWell #WellBeingForOurFutures

The Open Science Cafè is held by Dr. Josefine Honke and Dr. Jens Dierkes. #FestiWell #EUniWell #WellBeingForOurFutures

The workshop "The art of well-being: unlock your creative power" co-created by students and Hannah Hofmann (researcher and leader of Konstanz Uni Dance group). #FestiWell #EUniWell #WellBeingForOurFutures

The workshop "Crisis and conviviality in the Mediterranean: multidisciplinary perspectives on Mediterranean pasts and futures" led by Emanuele De Simone and Dr. Christoph Lange. Featuring Andreas Guidi, EUniWell Champion for INALCO. #FestiWell #EUniWell #WellBeingForOurFutures

The workshop "Therapeutic gardens: a bridge between campus and community" is held by Prof. Dr. David Iyú Espinosa and Karin Palmlöf Pavia his workshop explores how a therapeutic and social garden can foster inclusion, wellbeing and active ageing in university campuses. #FestiWell

🔬 Welcome to FestiWell! Let’s kick off Day 2 of the EUniWell Five-Year Celebration — a day dedicated to exploring the science of well-being in action! 🌿 Today, researchers, students, and partners from across Europe come together to translate evidence-based insights into real-world impact.

The workshop "Planetary Well-being: perspectives from the Environmental Humanities" is held by: Alexander von Humboldt, Prof. Dr. Kate Rigby, Prof. Dr. Mariagrazia Portera and Dr. Nsah Mala.

The workshop "Value-driven approaches to AI in the academic context" is held by Prof. Dr. Pierre-Antoine Gourraud, Ingo Kleiber and Prof. Dr. Beatrix Busse

The workshop "Well-being indicators and the future of development and flourishing" is held by Prof. Dr. Gaby Umbach, Part-time Professor at European University Institute (EUI) and Mira Manini Tiwari, Research Associate at EUI

The workshop "Well-being in teacher education: insights and perspectives across Europe" is held by Sarah Roos, Dr. Carmen Widera, Dr. Jan Springob and Dagmar Benincasa

The spotlight turns to the inaugural panel “Why Well-being Matters – in Research, Education, and Innovation”, moderated by Prof. Dr. Beatrix Busse.

🧠 Prof. Dr. Lara Aknin, distinguished professor of social psychology at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, Canada, and editor of the World Happiness Report, reminded us in her keynote that “happiness is not zero-sum.”

✨ Opening ceremony highlights! Inspiring words from university leaders and European Commission partners set the tone for the day — celebrating collaboration, innovation, and a shared vision for well-being across Europe. (And have you seen the anniversary cake?!)

Prof. Dr. Beatrix Busse, Vice-Rector for Teaching and Studies, University of Cologne, and EUniWell Chief Development Officer: "Dear EUniWell, I think we found our voice, became an institution and built our community. We are at a place where we co-create enthusiastically..."

Dr. Susanne Conze, Head of Unit for Higher Education, Directorate General for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport, European Commission: "European Alliances bring the diversity that we need to cope with the challenges ahead..."

Dr. Ralf Heinen, Mayor of the City of Cologne: " Cologne is proud to be a strategic partner of the EUniWell Alliance since the very beginning and it's a great joy to see this alliance flourish" [...] "In today's world well-being is not a luxury but a necessity and a global responsability"

Prof. Dr. Joybrato Mukherjee, Rector of the University of Cologne gives his welcome speech

Celebrating Five Years of EUniWell! For the next two days, #EUniWell unites researchers, university leaders, and policy experts to examine the science behind well-being — and how data, discovery, and collaboration can inform education, research, and public policy for a thriving future.

Follow along tomorrow as the celebrations continue with our special event: “𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹: 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲” features our 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 (22 October) and 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹 (23 October)! Find out more and follow us live: shorturl.at/VqVo6 #FiveYearsCelebration #FestiWell

The Thematic Arena on 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 also gathered to discuss several topics, including updates on micro-credentials and skills in teacher education, as well as civic engagement initiatives. #EUniWellRectorsAssemblyUniKöln2025 #TogetherForEducation #EUniWellUnites

🚨 Today, our 9th Rectors’ Assembly starts at UniKöln! Leaders will tackle key topics: · The draft European Commission proposals for the Multi-annual Financial Framework · EUniWell at Five Years · Looking forward to building a sustainable European University that aligns with EUniWell 2030

📣 The 9th EUniWell Rectors’ Assembly is coming to the University of Cologne! 📅 Coming up on Wednesday and Thursday: Celebrating Five Years of EUniWell & the future of well-being with collaboration, vision, and FestiWell workshops. #EUniWellRectorsAssemblyUniKoeln2025

🚲 Teaching on a bike? Yes! Join Dr. Albert Kümmel-Schnur for Citizen Science Talks: Making impact with a bike — part of the #EUniWell Open Lecture Series. 🗓️ 28 Oct | 10:00 CEST 💻Via Zoom! 🔗 Learn more: www.euniwell.eu/news-events/... #EUnited4Wellbeing

✨ EUniWell turns 5! ✨ We’re celebrating with 5 weeks, 5 themes, 5 stories of well-being impact. This week: 𝘈 𝘔𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘈𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦🌍 Stay tuned for updates from our 9th Rectors’ Assembly, Five Year Celebration conference and FestiWell next week! #EUniWell #5YC

🎧 New #EUniCast episode! We talk about coping with student stress - from academic pressure to daily balance - and share real tips to stay grounded and protect your mental health. 💬🧠 Listen here 👉 open.spotify.com/episode/3INA... #StudentLife #Wellbeing #Podcast

Join us in Florence, 18–19 Nov, for Contemporary Diversity in Migration Research in Europe! 🌍 Explore new perspectives, collaboration & inclusion in migration studies. More info and how to apply: www.euniwell.eu/news-events/... #EUniWell #Diversity #Inclusion #AcademicCollaboration

✨ EUniWell turns 5! ✨ We’re celebrating with 5 weeks, 5 themes, 5 stories of well-being impact. This week: Milestones Timeline 🌍 Learn more here: fiveyears.euniwell.eu #EUniWell #HigherEducation #Research #Innovation #WellBeing #5YC #WellBeingForOurFutures

🌐 Want to boost your Open Science network? Join the #EUniWell Open Science Meet-Up to explore how open-access.network is shaping the future of Open Access – and connect with peers across Europe! 🗓️ 23 Oct | 14:00 CET | Zoom 💡 Free & open to all! 🔗 More info: tinyurl.com/43yxbmc3

🚨 Deadline Extended! 🚨 Great news - applications for some of our courses have been extended until 12 October! Check out which ones here: www.euniwell.eu/what-we-offe... #EUniWell #HigherEducation #InternationalEducation #CourseCatalogue

🌿 Join the Open Lecture Series on Well-Being, Health & Ageing! 🎓 Principles of Ageing Medicine for the Rapidly Changing Society of the 21st Century 👩‍🏫 Prof. Maria Cristina Polidori, University of Cologne 🗓️ 14 Oct 2025 | 9:15 CET More info: shorturl.at/xKIMk #EUnited4Wellbeing #EUniWellOLS

✨ EUniWell turns 5! ✨ We’re celebrating with 5 weeks, 5 themes, 5 stories of well-being impact. This week: Students' Voices 🌍 Watch this video to hear the students' experiences #EUniWell #StudentVoices #EuropeanUniversities #HigherEducation #Wellbeing

NEW DATE ANNOUNCED! 🌿 EUniWell x New European Bauhaus Webinar 📅 10 Oct 2025 | 14:00–15:00 CEST 🔥 Urban Heat Islands: Mitigation Strategies & Environmental Simulations More info: shorturl.at/C67Sc Register here: shorturl.at/8EXOu #NewEuropeanBauhaus #UrbanHeatIslands #NEB

✨ EUniWell turns 5! ✨ We’re celebrating with 5 weeks, 5 themes, 5 stories of well-being impact. This week: Community impact 🌍 Learn more here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... #EUniWell #CommunityImpact #Collaboration #HigherEducation #5YC #WellBeingForOurFutures

From 4–6 Sept, EUniWell joined the European Universities Student Ambassadors’ Forum (EUSAF) at SGH Warsaw 🎓 Our Chief Student Officer Sarah Bermann shared EUniWell’s voice in a space full of collaboration, fresh ideas + inspiring exchanges with ambassadors from across Europe 🌍 #EUniWell #EUSAF

🌱 EUniWell Open Lecture Series is back! New theme: Citizen Science Talks 📍 First lecture: How to build an applied history for agro-ecological transition? 👩‍🏫 With Prof. Lourenzo Fernández Prieto & Prof. David Soto Fernández from @usc.gal 🗓 25 Sept 2025 | 14:00 CEST 🔗 More info: shorturl.at/VaVMn

🎧 New #EuniCast episode is out: Finding Balance – Time Management and Well-Being! 💡 Struggling to keep up with uni life? We’ve been there. Tune in for real talk, tips, and tools to master your time! 🔗 Tune in now: open.spotify.com/show/184Iwc1... #EuniWell #EUnited4Wellbeing

EUniWell turns 5 this year! 🎉 To celebrate, we’re sharing 5 weeks · 5 themes · 5 stories of Well-being impact. 🔬 This week: Research Highlights Diversity, inclusion & co-creation don’t replace excellence — they drive it. 💙 👉 Learn more about the projects: shorturl.at/FF5LA #5YC

🌿 EUniWell x New European Bauhaus Webinar 📅 19 Sept 2025 | 14:00–15:00 CEST 🔥 Urban Heat Islands: Mitigation Strategies & Environmental Simulations More info: shorturl.at/C67Sc Register here: shorturl.at/8EXOu #EUniWell #NEB #Sustainability #GreenCities

📚 New #EUniWell courses are here! 💡 Boost your skills, gain international experience & grow your academic journey – online, on campus, or both. 🔗 Apply now: www.euniwell.eu/what-we-offe... #HigherEd #EUnited4Wellbeing

EAIE 2025 in Gothenburg! 🎉 #EUniWell stood with 35+ European University Alliances, sharing our mission of well-being, sustainability & social impact in higher ed. 🌍💙 It was also a great chance to connect, exchange ideas & strengthen bonds with our partner universities #EAIE2025 #FOREU4ALL

Hej hej, Göteborg! 👋 #EUniWell is excited to join #EAIE2025 in Gothenburg alongside 35+ European University Alliances: a true showcase of education innovators across Europe. 🌍✨ 📍 Find us at Booth P73 with EUGLOH! #GoCreate #EuropeanUniversities #HigherEd #AcademicInnovation

Save the date: 12–13 May 2026 Join the Building Peace and Democracy in Ukraine Conference, connecting hubs in Kyiv and Kalmar + online. Together with scholars, researchers & practitioners, we’ll explore pathways toward Ukraine’s democratic & sustainable future. More info: shorturl.at/ZemDq

🌍 35+ European University Alliances are at #EAIE2025 in Gothenburg! We’re co-creating the future of higher education – from joint degrees & micro-credentials to bold new partnerships. 📌 Visit us at Booth P73 with EUGLOH! #GoCreate #EUAs #HigherEducation #EUI #EAIE2025 #FOREU4ALL

🌿 Green University Day at Semmelweis University 🌍 EUniWell colours, student-led activities and a lecture by Prof. Dr. Daniel Śliż on Lifestyle Medicine highlighted the links between personal & planetary health. 👏 Thanks to all who joined! #HigherEd #GreenCampus #StudentLeadership

See you soon, Gothenburg! ✨ We will join #EAIE2025, with more than 35 #EUAs, showcasing the power of collaboration in European higher education. 🌍 Together we #GoCreate a competitive, inclusive & innovative future. 👉 www.eaie.org 📍 Find us at booth P73 with EUGLOH! #EUI #EAIE2025 #FOREU4ALL

Submit your proposal for the 1st International Conference on Bridging well-being & (teacher) education for global collaboration and science diplomacy! 📝 Deadline: 30 Sept 2025 👉 More info: www.euniwell.eu/news-events/...