Webinar: Supporting Wellbeing Through Work–Life Balance
When: 6 May April 2026 14-15 EET / 13-14 CET
To whom: Staff at INVEST partner universities
Registration: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/EP/45238ED19C04A728

During this webinar, we are going to explore balance between work and personal life. First and foremost, we will examine key concepts and find out, how balance is closely related to a larger notion of wellbeing and personal resources. After that, we will go on to identify common stress factors and common moderating influences, which usually help regulate occupational stress. Finally, we will review practical ways to set goals and make smaller (and sometimes bigger) adjustments in work and everyday life.
Speaker: Sampo Mutka

Webinar: Strengthening Doctoral Collaboration in Europe: Cotutelle Opportunities within INVEST
When: 13 May 2026, 14 – 15.30 CET / 15 – 16.30 EET
To whom: The event will be open to participants from across the INVEST alliance, including: PhD candidates; Supervisors and faculty; Master’s students, Administrative staff involved in doctoral education; Representatives of partner institutions within INVEST.
Registration: https://forms.gle/tmd8tKLdUsTwCqMu7

To commemorate European Doctorate Day on May 13, the INVEST European University Alliance will organize an online webinar dedicated to highlighting the importance of doctoral education, international research collaboration, and cotutelle opportunities within the alliance.
The initiative aims to strengthen cooperation among INVEST partner universities and promote doctoral mobility and joint supervision across the network.

Webinar: How to Cope with a Toxic Work Environment and Avoid Burnout
When: 19 May 2026, at 13:00 CET
To whom: Invest staff
Registration: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/Lhb9CyWqyv

In the webinar PhDr. Mgr. Jana Kollár Rybanská, PhD. will focus on identifying the signs of a toxic workplace and understanding its impact on mental health. Participants will gain practical strategies for managing stress, setting healthy boundaries, and preventing burnout. The session also offers guidance on maintaining a healthy work–life balance.


Webinar: Horizon Europe for INVEST Alliance: Preparing Competitive Proposals and Lessons Learned
When: 26th of May 2026, at 14:00 CET and 15:00 EET
To whom: Lecturers and researchers
Registration: https://enquete.univ-reims.fr/limesurvey/index.php/493951?lang=en

This webinar is organised by the INVEST Centre of Excellence and the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne and is delivered within the framework of the ‘Funding Opportunities’ task force for researchers.
Speaker: Martin Valach (SUA)


Webinar: Managing Stress and Fostering Well-Being: Strategies and Resources for Administrative Staff
When: 26th of may, 10:00 CET / 11:00 EEST
To whom: Students and Staff
Where: Online
Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRZKabpOVZxyXUTMz3_v5LqIfl9AZSxyT9WO8Z1s1K3qmdZA/viewform

During this webinar, we are going to explore the dynamics of work-related stress and well-being among administrative staff in academic settings. First and foremost, we will examine key concepts related to occupational stress, with particular attention to the balance between job demands and the job and personal resources that are typically available within university contexts.
Building on this framework, we will consider how these demands and resources manifest in academic workplaces, and how individual and organizational factors can help regulate and mitigate their impact. In this context, we will also introduce practical coping strategies, highlighting how these elements interact in employees’ everyday work experience.
Speaker: Silvia Simbula (PhD)

Webinar: Lifelong learning in Teaching & Curriculum Design
When: 19th of May 2026, 9:30-10:30 CET / 10:30-11:30 EEST
Target group: Faculty and administrative staff at INVEST partner universities
Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVbmRDO1zVQH-nmSIn4LbeJJqK9Hbp7syMnbf1OfXSHOoR4A/viewform

This webinar, organised by University of Milano-Bicocca as part of the INVEST Community of Practice on Lifelong Learning, explores how lifelong learning principles can be effectively integrated into teaching and curriculum design. The session will highlight inclusive approaches to support disadvantaged learners, present learner-centred pedagogical models in adult education, and showcase a practical example through the Bachelor’s Degree in Sustainable Energy at UNIMIB.
Speakers
Andrean Lazarov (UARD) – Expert in inclusive education; involved in international projects on inclusive teaching, curriculum design, and support for diverse learners.
Konstantinos Ninikas (UTH) – Senior lecturer at UTH and experience in adult pedagogy and learner-centred curriculum design, with experience in innovative teaching methodologies.
Andrea Zanchi (UNIMIB) – Professor with extensive experience in academic leadership, curriculum development, and interdisciplinary teaching; contributed to the development of the Joint Bachelor’s Degree in Sustainable Energy within INVEST.


Webinar: Competence based approaches and Recognition of Prior Learning
When: 20th of May 2026, 9:15-10:30 CET / 10:15-11:30 EEST
To whom: Faculty and administrative staff at INVEST partner universities
Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5Ajg48-npzR_tgUrWjwHUE6sSj2uWbk9tq38sSGI-w9Azmg/viewform

This webinar, organised by University of Milano-Bicocca focuses on competence-based approaches and the recognition of prior learning (RPL) in higher education. It explores how universities can assess, validate, and recognize competences acquired through formal, non-formal, and informal learning pathways. The session will present institutional frameworks, practical tools, and assessment methods that support more flexible, inclusive, and learner-centered education systems.
Speakers
Fausta Scardigno (University of Bari, President RUIAP) – Professor and President of the Italian University Network for Lifelong Learning (RUIAP), with extensive experience in lifelong learning policies, competence development, and institutional collaboration.
Nadia Nassoh (URCA) – Expert in recognition and validation of prior learning, working on tools and approaches to support the implementation of RPL in higher education contexts.
Konstantinos Kokkinos (UTH) – Professor at UTH specializing in decision support systems and sustainability, with extensive experience with expertise in competence-based education and assessment methods

Webinar: Core competences for lifelong learning
When: 21st of May 2026, 9:15-10:30 CET / 10:15-11:30 EEST
Target group: Faculty and administrative staff at INVEST partner universities
Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScF2XsV9j-wIjYxL4e4SYKsNXwd8jzBW57rdCHxY5rxs1dsGA/viewform

This webinar, organised by University of Milano-Bicocca focuses on key competences for lifelong learning, with particular attention to digital, transversal, and reflective skills. It will explore European frameworks such as LifeComp, approaches to enhancing employability and reflexivity, and the role of external stakeholders in shaping lifelong learning ecosystems. The session will also present practices in continuing education, highlighting how universities can support learners throughout different stages of their personal and professional development.
Speakers
Barbara Belanova (SUA) – Academic at the Slovak University of Agriculture, contributing to lifelong learning initiatives and the implementation of the LifeComp framework in higher education contexts.
Andrea Galimberti (UNIMIB) – Professor at the University of Milano-Bicocca, with expertise in sociology, employability, and reflexivity in education and work transitions.
Pälvi Malinen (Karelia UAS) – Specialist in lifelong learning and stakeholder engagement at Karelia University of Applied Sciences, working on collaboration between higher education and external partners.
Mervi Lätti (Karelia UAS) – Expert in continuing education and lifelong learning at Karelia University of Applied Sciences, focusing on flexible learning pathways and professional development