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Volunteering at the Laaer Berg Community Garden: How did it go?

November 12, 2024
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As some of you may know, last Friday (8th November), a group of volunteers from CEU took part in preparations for ObstStadt Wien at the Laaer Berg Community Garden, helping prepare the soil for fruit tree planting. Here are the impressions from this wonderful initiative. Make sure to keep an eye out for future opportunities! 

Running for a Cause: CEU Runners Club at the Safe Space Run

November 12, 2024
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The Safe Space Run reminded us that while running can often feel like an individual activity, it can also be about running together to create meaningful change. Every step against violence counts!

Meet the NEW CIVICA Ambassadors for the academic year 2024/25

October 20, 2024
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CIVICA Ambassadors range from undergraduate students to postdoctoral researchers, and represent each university in the alliance. Their role is to promote interaction and exchange within the alliance's communities, and be a first point of contact to CIVICA for their peers.

 The Ambassadors network actively shapes CIVICA by initiating bottom-up projects and participating in formal and informal alliance activities.

Student Spotlight: Jakob Hutter - European Forum Alpbach, CEU Scholarship Recipient

October 16, 2024
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Meet Jakob Hutter, a standout BA in Data Science and Society and one of the recipients of the CEU Scholarship for the European Forum Alpbach (EFA) this year. Jakob has kindly shared his insights from the EFA. Dive into his reflections below—fair warning: you might find yourselfeeling truly inspired (and eager to take part in the forum yourself)!

FForum Alpbach is what you make of it." That’s what they told us during the opening ceremony, and to be honest, at first, I didn’t quite understand what they meant. But after two weeks of workshops, seminars, and socializing at the European Forum Alpbach (EFA), it became clear: no matter what you’re looking for, you can find it here. Whether you want to make lifelong friends, laugh, learn deeply about a specific topic, or even find a job, Alpbach is the place for you.

One of the sessions that stood out to me was the seminar "Staying Sane in a Modern World." This was led by an unlikely duo: a professor of psychiatry and a meditation entrepreneur. Over the course of five days, they introduced us to the intricacies of the human mind, sharing research-based strategies for leading a happy life, and pairing them with practical tools like meditation and self-care. What struck me most was the balance between the theoretical and the practical. A month later, I still practice what I learned—not just because it works, but because the seminar gave us the confidence to trust the process.

During the day, we were busy attending seminars, fireside talks with politicians and intellectuals, and networking. But the evenings were reserved for deepening friendships and connections. Whether through fun group activities or simply sitting on the terrace of the seminar center with a drink, every moment was an opportunity to bond. One evening, I met a group of people from Palumba, an app designed to help voters during the EU elections. I was fascinated by their vision and motivation, and their field of work lies right within my passion for Data science application in the political sphere. We’ve kept in touch, and I’m now attending weekly meetings, analyzing data on voting behavior, and working to further develop the project for future elections.

Meeting like-minded people who shared my passions and goals was a common thread throughout my Alpbach experience. Beyond making professional connections, I was surrounded by an atmosphere of openness, curiosity, and collaboration, which made the entire event feel transformative. It wasn’t just about learning from experts; for me it was about realizing the value of working with people who share your interests. That sense of community helped me understand how fulfilling life can be when you’re doing something you love, with people who truly get you. Alpbach also shifted my mindset—I learned to embrace JOMO (the Joy of Missing Out), focusing on what truly matters instead of trying to do it all.

So, did Alpbach change my goals? Not exactly. But it showed me how attainable they are with time and patience. It helped me redefine my goals in a way that makes them more manageable, and it reminded me why I’m passionate about them in the first place. Alpbach didn’t change my direction—it gave me the clarity to continue on the path I was already on, but with more focus and peace of mind.

Call for Civic Engagement Fellowship 2024/2025

September 30, 2024

CEU's Student Engagement Office welcomes applications for their Civic Engagement Fellowship in the Academic Year 2024-25 

We would like to remind you all of the wonderful opportunity to realize civic engagement activities to be carried out by June 30, 2025.

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