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Get Ready for RUN-EU Day!

Welcome to the 2nd edition of Howest RUN-EU Day on Thursday, 22 October 2026, from 13:00 to 17:30 at Campus Kortrijk Weide – The Core (KWE.A.0.109 aula & KWE.A.0.101 forum).

RUN-EU Day brings together staff, students, researchers and external partners around one central question: how can we, together with our European partners, shape the future of higher education?

Expect an inspiring afternoon full of European collaboration, innovation, education, research and societal impact.

The event will take place in Dutch.

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General Programme

13:00 - 13:30Registration & reception
13:30 - 13:40Welcome & RUN-EU Introduction
13:40 - 15:00RUN-EU Howest Showcase
15:00 - 15:15Short pause
15:15 - 16:00Panel Discussion
16:00 - 16:30Conclusion and introduction to Pint of Science
16:30 - 17:30Drinks, snacks and networking & Pint of Science Market

Detailed programme (subject to minor changes)

Panel Discussions

A moderated panel discussion on sustainability, institutional transformation, EU values, and the exchange of good practices within European University Alliances.

Moderator: Caroline Van Keymeulen - Howest Project Coordinator Research, Services and Entrepreneurship

Panel:

Showcases

Inspiring showcases highlighting RUN-EU projects, student and staff mobility experiences, international collaborations, and community engagement initiatives.

RUN-EPA (European Programmes Academy)

RUN-ESEC (European Stakeholder Engagement Center)

*BIP = Blended Intensive Programme
**COIL = Collaborative Online International Learning
***SAP = Short Advanced Programme
****LEX = Learning Exchange School

RUN-EU Communication, Dissemination, Impact

RUN-EU Governance Legal Status Systems and Sustainability

RUN-EU Day is an annual initiative celebrated across the RUN-EU network, with each partner institution hosting its own local event. Together, we highlight and strengthen the core goals of the alliance — promoting mobility, collaboration, and a shared European identity.

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We look forward to celebrating with you!

For any questions regarding RUN-EU Day, you can reach us at: sarah.markewich@howest.be

campus Kortrijk Weide Gebouw A

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