EQUNI Summer School 2025 – Speak Up, Stand Out!

In October, the picturesque city of Faro hosted the second edition of the EQUNI Summer School, bringing together over 60 students and staff from partner universities: University of Algarve, University of Groningen, and Lodz University of Technology 🌍.

Participants followed five learning pathways focused on emotional intelligence, 🚫 combating discrimination, ⚖️ equal opportunities, and 🤝 building an inclusive academic environment. Sessions were interactive workshops encouraging reflection, dialogue, and creative collaboration.

On the first day, participants explored 🎲 a board game developed by the EQUNI consortium, introducing them to themes of equality and cooperation. 

Working in international groups became an inspiring space for co-creating solutions for a more equitable and open academic environment. Each team was tasked with developing a solution to a selected discriminatory situation. The results included short 🎥 films and 🖼️ posters – all highly creative and inspiring. Their authors demonstrated that diversity can be a source of strength, not a barrier. 💪

EQUNI Summer School was not just about learning 📚, but above all, a gathering of people with shared values, open minds, and social awareness 💖. Each day brought new experiences. Activities on mindfulness, empathy, and communication helped participants better understand themselves and others, as well as find their own voice in building a more inclusive academic world 🌟.