BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//E³UDRES² Arena - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://arena.eudres.eu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for E³UDRES² Arena REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Brussels BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260626 DTSTAMP:20260613T094221 CREATED:20260417T095445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T135359Z UID:10000026-1777852800-1782431999@arena.eudres.eu SUMMARY:IT Security Fundamentals DESCRIPTION:Application deadline: 20 April 2026 \nThis course provides a practical introduction to the fundamentals of IT security. Participants gain insight into how real-world cyberattacks differ from Hollywood portrayals\, explore attacker goals and common attack methods\, and learn the typical stages of an attack along the kill chain. On the defense side\, the course introduces the layered security concept of defense in depth and explains how prevention\, detection\, and response work together in effective cyber defense. A short hacking demo and our “PenQuest” game provide hands-on learning experiences from both attacker and defender perspectives. \n \nDetails\nCourse Content \nBasics of IT security: \n\nHacking: Hollywood vs. reality\nAttacker goals and motivations\nMeans of attack\nKill chain: Attack stages\nExemplary threats\nDefense concept: Defense in depth\nApplied cyber defense: Prevention\, detection\, response\nHacking demo\nGamified IT security with PenQuest\n\n  \nTutors \nRobert Luh \nStudy Programme \nBachelor IT Security \nECTS \n1 (check with institutional E³UDRES² coordinators to see whether ECTS can be recognized) \nContact hours \n6 \nFull/partial course \nPartial course \nPrerequisites \nNone \nFurther information\n\n\n Teaching Methods\n \n \n \nVideo lecture\, gamified approach \n\n\n\n Learning Outcomes\n \n \n \nThe students \n\nunderstand the foundations of why and how cyber attacks work (L2)\nare familiar through abstracted application with the stages and techhnical characteristics of cyber attacks and defense (L3)\n\n\n\n\n Assessment\n \n \n \nOnline test\, points gained in PenQuest \n\n\n\n Literature & Materials\n \n \n \nSoftware required (PenQuest) needs USTP account or external email address to register \nhttps://www.pen.quest \n\nVideo lecture\, gamified approach \nThe students \n\nunderstand the foundations of why and how cyber attacks work (L2)\nare familiar through abstracted application with the stages and techhnical characteristics of cyber attacks and defense (L3)\n\nOnline test\, points gained in PenQuest \nSoftware required (PenQuest) needs USTP account or external email address to register \nhttps://www.pen.quest \nPlease note \nPlease be aware of the course timezone provided in the course description. Converting the course times to your timezone may be necessary to ensure your availability. \n  \nQuestions about this activity?\nSend an e-mail to the organizer to learn more. \n \n \n Send e-mail URL:https://arena.eudres.eu/activity/it-security-fundamentals/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Future Appetizer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arena.eudres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/default-activity-image-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260619T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260619T160000 DTSTAMP:20260613T094221 CREATED:20260526T072741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T072936Z UID:10000067-1781874000-1781884800@arena.eudres.eu SUMMARY:build.well.being 2026: Assistants & Agents in Digital Health DESCRIPTION:The 10th annual build.well.being is an open access networking event for doers in Digital Healthcare. Health professionals meet developers\, applied science intersects with innovative ideas from students and companies. \n \nJoin on-site or virtually\nThe build.well.being is hosted on-site at USTP – University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten\, Austria. Virtual participation is possible via a YouTube livestream. \n \n \n More information & registration URL:https://arena.eudres.eu/activity/build-well-being-2026-assistants-agents-in-digital-health/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Other ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arena.eudres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/campus-picture-stpuas.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627 DTSTAMP:20260613T094221 CREATED:20260507T142820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T142850Z UID:10000056-1782086400-1782518399@arena.eudres.eu SUMMARY:Creative Media Summer School 2026 DESCRIPTION:At the Creative Media Summer School\, taking place from 22–26 June 2026\, students from USTP – University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten’s Department of Media and Digital Technologies\, together with students from partner universities\, will explore new perspectives\, work creatively\, and connect with international experts. Whether on Campus St. Pölten or online – the focus will be on ideas\, exchange\, and the question of what media means today. \nWorkshops offered in 2026 range from Photography to Storytelling and Sound Creation. \n \n \n More info & registration URL:https://arena.eudres.eu/activity/creative-media-summer-school-2026/ LOCATION:USTP – University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten\, Austria CATEGORIES:Summer School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arena.eudres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/campus-picture-stpuas.jpg GEO:48.212960647342;15.631742110516 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260712 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260713 DTSTAMP:20260613T094221 CREATED:20260527T133140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T134308Z UID:10000068-1783814400-1783900799@arena.eudres.eu SUMMARY:Gender & Diversity Awards 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Gender & Diversity Awards are a prize to honour scientific final theses with a reference to the topics of gender & diversity. The call is open to all students and graduates of higher education institutions belonging to the E³UDRES² alliance. \nAward categories\n\nBachelor thesis at USTP\, prize money: EUR 600\nMaster thesis at USTP\, prize money: EUR 600\nBachelor\, master or PhD thesis at a E³UDRES² institution besides USTP\, prize money: EUR 600\n\nSubmissions for the Gender & Diversity Awards 2026 are open until July 12\, 2026. \nAward Criteria\n\nCompleted or ongoing studies at USTP or at a higher education institution of the E³UDRES² alliance\nA bachelor thesis\, master thesis\, or dissertation either already assessed (no earlier than May 2024) or submitted for assessment at USTP or at a higher education institution of the E³UDRES² alliance\nThe thesis needs to have a clear reference to the topics of gender and/or diversity. Example: The thesis uses gender/diversity dimensions as categories for analysis\, or gender/diversity plays a role in the research question\, or the thesis contributes to the fight against social injustice\, etc.\n\nPlease note\nApplicants are expected to pitch their final thesis in English within the framework of the International Week 2026 at USTP\, taking place in November/December 2026. Virtual participation may be possible upon agreement. \n  \nMore information & submission details URL:https://arena.eudres.eu/activity/gender-diversity-awards-2026/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Other ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arena.eudres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/gender-diversity-awards-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260904T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260904T123000 DTSTAMP:20260613T094221 CREATED:20260521T064455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T065233Z UID:10000063-1788519600-1788525000@arena.eudres.eu SUMMARY:FEMALE Friday Talks: AI & Digital Tools for Growth DESCRIPTION:Join female founders\, experts and innovators from the E³UDRES² network for 1.5 hours of inspiring online sessions\, offered as part of a European University Alliance programme. Explore topics that help you grow your ideas\, your confidence and your business – from financial empowerment to digital tools\, wellbeing and visibility. \nThese talks inspire\, inform and connect women at all stages of their entrepreneurial journey. Let’s learn together\, share experiences and strengthen female entrepreneurship across Europe! \n \nMore information & registration URL:https://arena.eudres.eu/activity/female-friday-talks-ai-digital-tools-for-growth/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Other ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arena.eudres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2605-female-friday-talks.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTSTAMP:20260613T094221 CREATED:20260423T070159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T070243Z UID:10000041-1789344000-1789775999@arena.eudres.eu SUMMARY:Intensive I Living Labs 2026 DESCRIPTION:Curious to step behind the curtains of an iconic Austrian cultural organisation and contribute to its story? This September\, join us at the E³UDRES² Intensive I Living Lab to explore how AI can fit into the world of an opera and keep its tradition alive and relevant for the modern world.  \nWorking with students from other countries and disciplines\, you will discover how AI can shape and preserve our cultural heritage — through the many processes that make world-class opera possible. You will tackle challenges that address new approaches in artistic work\, audience engagement\, and organisational efficiency.  \n \n \n Learn more URL:https://arena.eudres.eu/activity/intensive-i-living-labs-2026/ LOCATION:USTP – University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten\, Austria CATEGORIES:I Living Lab ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arena.eudres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/eudres-intensive-ill-2026-screen.jpg GEO:48.212960647342;15.631742110516 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017 DTSTAMP:20260613T094221 CREATED:20260408T125043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T143325Z UID:10000011-1791763200-1792195199@arena.eudres.eu SUMMARY:Student Wellbeing Systems: Building Peer‑Support Structures in Higher Education DESCRIPTION:This Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme offered by USTP focuses on student‑driven wellbeing systems and how universities can embed wellbeing across the entire student lifecycle – from onboarding and academic support to crisis response and transition phases. \n \n \n Learn more URL:https://arena.eudres.eu/activity/student-wellbeing-systems-building-peer-support-structures-in-higher-education/ LOCATION:USTP – University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten\, Austria CATEGORIES:Other ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arena.eudres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/campus-picture-stpuas.jpg GEO:48.212960647342;15.631742110516 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20261106T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20261106T123000 DTSTAMP:20260613T094221 CREATED:20260521T065407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T065923Z UID:10000064-1793962800-1793968200@arena.eudres.eu SUMMARY:FEMALE Friday Talks: Visibility & Scaling DESCRIPTION:Join female founders\, experts and innovators from the E³UDRES² network for 1.5 hours of inspiring online sessions\, offered as part of a European University Alliance programme. Explore topics that help you grow your ideas\, your confidence and your business – from financial empowerment to digital tools\, wellbeing and visibility. \nThese talks inspire\, inform and connect women at all stages of their entrepreneurial journey. Let’s learn together\, share experiences and strengthen female entrepreneurship across Europe! \n  \n  \n \n \n More information & registration URL:https://arena.eudres.eu/activity/visibility-and-scaling/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Other ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arena.eudres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2605-female-friday-talks.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20261211T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20261211T123000 DTSTAMP:20260613T094221 CREATED:20260521T065456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T065614Z UID:10000065-1796986800-1796992200@arena.eudres.eu SUMMARY:FEMALE Friday Talks: Mental Load & Wellbeing DESCRIPTION:Join female founders\, experts and innovators from the E³UDRES² network for 1.5 hours of inspiring online sessions\, offered as part of a European University Alliance programme. Explore topics that help you grow your ideas\, your confidence and your business – from financial empowerment to digital tools\, wellbeing and visibility. \nThese talks inspire\, inform and connect women at all stages of their entrepreneurial journey. Let’s learn together\, share experiences and strengthen female entrepreneurship across Europe! \n  \n \n \n More information & registration URL:https://arena.eudres.eu/activity/mental-load-wellbeing/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Other ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arena.eudres.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2605-female-friday-talks.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR