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Submit your entry to the 2024 ACEEU Triple E Awards
Get on board and do not miss this opportunity! ACEEU invites you to be part of the 2024 edition of the Triple E Awards, celebrating Entrepreneurship and Engagement Excellence in Higher Education. The Awards offer a platform to showcase remarkable achievements in these vital areas. Please submit your entries by Mach 4, 2024.
And, join us to celebrate the winners. The awards ceremonies will be held in three amazing locations:
European and African Awards: 10-12 June 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal, in collaboration with Nova School of Business and Economics (Nova SBE).
Americas Awards: 19-21 June 2024 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in partnership with the University of Sao Paulo and the Triple Helix Association.
Asia-Pacific Awards: 2-4 September 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in cooperation with Management and Science University (MSU).
We encourage esteemed leaders, academics, educators, and professionals in Higher Education to seize this opportunity to gain recognition for their significant contributions to entrepreneurship and engagement in higher education. Your participation in the Triple E Awards 2024 highlights your dedication and achievements and contributes to the advancement of these crucial fields. We can't await to learn and share about all your remarkable stories!
Innov8x: Where Entrepreneurship and Innovation Collide!
Take a deep dive into the Innov8x entrepreneurial program, a spotlight article authored by Shannon Skinner, a mechanical engineering student who is passionate about social media marketing and student engagement.
Innov8x is more than an educational course; it is an ecosystem fostering innovation, problem-solving, and real-world impact. From developing lunar power plants with the “Orbital Mining” start-up to tackling environmental challenges with the “Austere Environmental” start-up, Innov8x students are transforming their classroom ideas into trailblazing start-ups.
This month's spotlight spots how Innov8x redefines educational norms, nurturing entrepreneurial minds ready to conquer industry challenges. Discover the success stories, like Thomas Chant's ingenious "Menu Matrix," and see how Innov8x is moulding the entrepreneurs of tomorrow.
If you want to learn more about how this program is achieving success and generating continuous interest among students, we invite you to read the full story here. You will witness how Innov8x is changing the face of entrepreneurship and innovation education.
We are delighted to announce that AIEP, a leading educational institution from Chile, has joined our ACEEU family!
With over 90,000 students across 25 campuses, AIEP is at the forefront of innovation and entrepreneurship in both local and national educational landscapes. Through innovative programs with a Productive-Social focus, AIEP encourages collaborative initiatives among students, teachers, and collaborators. Now, as a member of the ACEEU community, AIEP will start a journey to enhance its impact further and embrace collaborative opportunities for growth.
Being part of the community is more than a membership; it is a journey towards fostering entrepreneurial spirit and cultivating engaged university development. It also provides an opportunity to gain recognition for dedication to entrepreneurship and engagement.
We invite you to join the community, like AIEP, to start a journey of transformation!
Explore more at: https://www.aiep.cl or contact Felipe Chaparro: andres.chaparro@aiep.cl
Interested in ACEEU Memberships? Find out more at ACEEU Membership Benefits.
Enhancing people skills through European Projects!
At ACEEU, we're excited to cooperate with other institutions to lead the change in skill development with different European projects, each uniquely contributing to the vision of a more skilled and adaptable workforce. ACEEU works on initiatives that span various sectors and skill sets, preparing individuals for the challenges of an ever-evolving job market.
The I-RESTART project is a game-changer in the agrifood and veterinary sectors, focusing on reskilling and upskilling with a special emphasis on digital competencies and the Green Deal initiative. Meanwhile, BE-21-SKILLED is breaking new ground in enhancing 21st-century skills among students and educators in HEIs, fostering employability and innovation. Also, NUDGING 360 is transforming digital education, equipping educators with the tools and confidence to embrace and effectively utilise digital technologies.
Together, these projects are more than just individual efforts; they represent a cohesive drive towards empowering current and future generations with the skills needed to excel in a rapidly changing world. We invite you to learn more about ACEEU projects here and visit the different websites of the mentioned projects.
I am responsible for strategic direction of the company, with more emphasis on partner management, acquisition of new projects and new initiatives. Currently I am working on projects dealing with 21st century skills, innovative digital teaching methodologies and ESG Impact index development for universities, among others. What makes my work fulfilling is seeing how ideas and concepts from different fields and areas are brought together to create new knowledge and innovative tools make universities more impactful in their surroundings and beyond. What I love the most about my work at ACEEU is working with people from all walks of life and backgrounds across the entire globe. If you have a stellar idea or simply want to work with us, get in touch!
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