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Digital Citizenship & Media Literacy Lab 🚀 Want to strengthen your media literacy and digital citizenship skills? Join us! This programme supports young people in understanding digital media, tackling misinformation, and engaging responsibly in democratic life online. 👥 Target group: Youth aged 18–30 🗓 Period: March 2026 (exact dates TBA) ⏳ Duration: 4 weeks 💻 Format: Hybrid (online & on-site) 🎯 Focus: Media literacy, misinformation, digital citizenship 🔗Apply: info@plusinstitute.at #MediaLiteracy #DigitalCitizenship #ErasmusPlus

Inclusive Digital Entrepreneurship Bootcamp 💡 Have an idea and want to turn it into impact? Join our bootcamp! This course helps young people develop inclusive digital projects by combining entrepreneurship, digital tools, and social impact thinking. 👥 Target group: Youth aged 18–30 🗓 Period: April 2026 (exact dates TBA) ⏳ Duration: 5 weeks 💻 Format: Hybrid (online & on-site) 🎯 Focus: Digital entrepreneurship, inclusion, social impact 🔗 Apply: info@plusinstitute.at #Entrepreneurship #DigitalSkills #ErasmusPlus

Green Transition Skills: Climate Action Project Studio 🌱 Ready to take action for the climate and your community? Join us! This programme empowers young people to design and develop community-based climate action projects addressing local environmental challenges. 👥 Target group: Youth aged 18–30 🗓 Period: May 2026 (exact dates TBA) ⏳ Duration: 4 weeks 💻 Format: Hybrid (online & on-site) 🎯 Focus: Climate action, sustainability, youth participation 🔗 Apply: info@plusinstitute.at #ClimateAction #GreenTransition #ErasmusPlus

Excited to announce that our Board of Trustees member Prof. David F. J. Campbell will speak at the MeDeMAP “Mapping Media for Future Democracies” seminar. 📅 13 January 2026 ⏰ 2:00–5:30 PM 📍 VUB & ULB Learning and Innovation Center (LIC), Brussels Key themes: 📰 Journalism & democracy 🗺️ Mapping European political information environments 🤝 EU-wide academic collaboration More info & RSVP: medemap.eu/?p=1694 #MeDeMAP #Media #Democracy #EUresearch

🇪🇺✨ 30 Years of Austria in the EU ✨🇦🇹 Thirty years ago, Austria joined the European Union — and together, we’ve built three decades of partnership, growth, and shared values. 🌍💫 From Erasmus+ to green innovation, from cultural exchange to solidarity in times of crisis — Austria’s story in the EU is one of opportunity, unity, and hope. 🎥 Watch the full video celebrating 30 years of Austria in the EU — a journey that made both Austria and Europe stronger, greener, and more connected than ever. 💪🌿 #AustriaInTheEU #30YearsTogether #EuropeanUnion #Austria #EU30 #UnityInDiversity #ErasmusPlus #GreenEurope #EUAnniversary

Last week, PLUS Forum 2025 brought together leading voices at Boğaziçi University to discuss shifting power dynamics, regional challenges and strategic futures. Here’s a glimpse into two days of thought-provoking panels, global perspectives and powerful ideas. @UniBogazici @AJStudies @setavakfi #ShanghaiUniversity @AJEnglish #PLUSForum25 #Geopolitics #MiddleEast #GlobalTrends #PolicyIdeas

🎥 PLUS Forum 2025 – Day 2 Highlights On the second day of the forum at Boğaziçi University, we delved into pressing issues shaping the Middle East and beyond – from shifting regional alliances and global rivalries to the potential for cooperation in a fragmented landscape. Leading scholars and experts shared powerful insights on how local initiatives interact with global strategies, and what lies ahead for the region in terms of stability, autonomy, and influence. We’ve compiled the key moments and sharpest perspectives from today’s sessions in this short highlight video. 📍Boğaziçi University | 17 June 2025 @UniBogazici @AJStudies @setavakfi #ShanghaiUniversity @AJEnglish #PLUSForum25 #Geopolitics #MiddleEast #RegionalOrder #ForeignPolicy #GlobalTrends #ThinkTank

✅ Sixth Session Completed The fifth session, titled “From Fragmentation to Cooperation? Regional Initiatives vs Global Strategies in the Middle East”, took place today at @UniBogazici, supported by @AJStudies @setavakfi #ShanghaiUniversity The session focused on the future of regional cooperation in the Middle East and the challenges posed by competing global strategies. #PLUSForum25 #MiddleEast #RegionalCooperation #GlobalStrategies #Policy

✅ Fifth Session Completed The fifth session, titled “From Fragmentation to Cooperation? Regional Initiatives vs Global Strategies in the Middle East”, took place today at @UniBogazici, supported by @AJStudies @setavakfi #ShanghaiUniversity The session focused on the future of regional cooperation in the Middle East and the challenges posed by competing global strategies. #PLUSForum25 #MiddleEast #RegionalCooperation #GlobalStrategies #Policy

✅ Fourth Session Completed The fourth session of our forum, “Great Power Rivalry in MENA: Regional Stakes and Strategic Alignments”, was held today at @UniBogazici in collaboration with @AJStudies @setavakfi #ShanghaiUniversity Speakers explored how global rivalries shape strategic alliances and regional dynamics across the Middle East. #PLUSForum25 #MENA #Geopolitics #StrategicAlignments #GlobalPower

🎥 PLUS Forum 2025 – Day 1 Highlights From imperial legacies to trade routes and strategic autonomy—Day 1 brought together global experts to unpack today’s shifting geopolitical landscape. Watch the key moments, powerful insights and dynamic exchanges from the opening day at @UniBogazici. 📍Boğaziçi University | 16–17 June 2025 @AJStudies @setavakfi #ShanghaiUniversity @AJEnglish #PLUSForum25 #Geopolitics #MiddleEast #GlobalOrder #ForumHighlights

Fifth Session: From Fragmentation to Cooperation? On the second day of the forum, 17 June, this session will explore whether the Middle East can move beyond fragmentation toward regional cooperation. Speakers will address the tension between local initiatives and global strategies shaping the region’s future. 📍Boğaziçi University | 16–17 June 2025 🔗 Register: plusinstitute.at/registration @AJStudies @setavakfi #ShanghaiUniversity @UniBogazici #PLUSForum25 #MiddleEast #RegionalCooperation #GlobalStrategies #Geopolitics

Fourth Session: Great Power Rivalry in MENA On the second day of the forum, 17 June, the shifting balance of power in the Middle East will be in focus. The Middle East is once again at the heart of global rivalries. What do evolving ties between regional and global powers reveal? 📍Boğaziçi University | 16–17 June 2025 🔗 Register: plusinstitute.at/registration #PLUSForum25 #MENA #Geopolitics #StrategicAlignments #GlobalPower