This Course aims to offer an overview of regulations, copyright legislation and open licensing possibilities in science and education in particular. The module will develop the understanding of current international and European legislation surrounding the protection of data and of copyright laws.

This course offers an overview of the principles and practices of Open Access publishing and Open Science. It develops your understanding of models of open access, open licenses, transparency and reproducibility, FAIR data, open peer review, and tools and platforms supporting open science across disciplines.

In this course, you will explore how openness transforms education by making knowledge accessible, shareable, and co-created. You will learn about the history and philosophy of openness, practical ways to use and create Open Educational Resources (OERs), and how innovative approaches such as Artificial Intelligence or MOOCs can reshape learning and teaching.

Politehnica University of Timișoara, as part of the E³UDRES² – Ent-r-e-novators project, together with all members of the E³UDRES² European Universities Alliance, organizes the E³UDRES² – Ent-r-e-novators PhD Summer School 2025 with the theme Open Practices in Higher Education.

In this course, you will explore how openness transforms innovation by enabling collaboration, knowledge sharing, and co-creation across disciplines and sectors. You will learn about the principles and models of Open Innovation, how ecosystems such as startups, incubators, and living labs drive change, and how tools like open data, citizen science, and design thinking can support challenge-driven problem solving. You will also discover how Open Innovation impacts organisational performance, the risks and opportunities it brings, and the future trends shaping collaborative innovation. You will find out about teh activities in Citizen Science performed during the project and their results, which you can use in your activity.

This is a free 3 ECTS module open to every profession in health and social care with basic knowledge in their field about the basics of ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health), collaborating and sharing information in digital environments, as well as ways of supporting the client’s Functioning in Digital Rehabilitation.

RE-Think – Mindset for Sustainability is based on Reconsider, Eliminate, Transform, Huge (opportunities models), Include (all stakeholders), Nurture (sustainable habits) and Keep (materials in use).

Apply sustainability perspectives such as the Triple Bottom Line, Circular Economy, Green, Blue Economy to solve current challenges.

Identify and reduce resource waste, including electronic waste management and elimination of harmful practices.

Design and adapt innovative solutions using sustainable circular business models.

Create Corporate Social Responsibility strategies that add value by aligning social, environmental, and economic objectives.

Effectively engage stakeholders in sustainability projects by promoting co-creation and equity.

Foster sustainable behavioural change and increase consumer awareness.

Apply the circular economy to reuse, repair, recycle, and close the resource loop.

YOSHI (Your Online Side Hustle International) is more than just a course; it’s an opportunity to truly get to work on your ideas. Over the period of 20 weeks, you will not only proceed with a step-by-step startup blueprint, but will also receive coaching from experts who will assist you at every step, from branding to effective online marketing. Furthermore, you will meet online with fellow startup entrepreneurs across Europe, with whom you can collaborate and get inspired. 

Matchmaking for E³UDRES²  researchers

LEAPXR is transforming healthcare education and innovation by combining Extended Reality (XR) with entrepreneurship. Students and professionals learn not only how to use XR, but also how to turn innovative ideas into impactful solutions and ventures. In this way, LEAPXR equips Europe to tackle future healthcare challenges through inclusive, collaborative, and sustainable innovation.