https://heroesuniversity.eu/
We follow a new generation of Europeans who turn their talents into superpowers for society. By bringing together students, lecturers, researchers, and local communities across borders, HEROES co‑creates innovative, inclusive, and sustainable solutions that make regions stronger — and Europe more resilient.]]>enEducationHEROES European University Alliancehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/67d1ec800d9cd5525aee897b10138c90.jpghttps://heroesuniversity.eu/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:47:55 +0000HEROES European University AllianceHEROES European University Allianceucnkom@ucn.dkThis podcast explores how the HEROES University Alliance strengthens the resilience of people, businesses, and nature by connecting professional higher education institutions across Europe. Through practice‑based education, challenge‑driven research,...
We follow a new generation of Europeans who turn their talents into superpowers for society. By bringing together students, lecturers, researchers, and local communities across borders, HEROES co‑creates innovative, inclusive, and sustainable solutions that make regions stronger — and Europe more resilient.]]>false5ba06e3d-ed45-5fb7-b23a-591a4352cb70trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/skills-and-competences-need-map-part-3--74767525
Part 3 concludes the three-part podcast series by exploring the regional perspectives highlighted in the HEROES Skills and Competence Need Map. It focuses on how different regional needs and challenges shape the skills and competences required for the future.

The full report is available at: a6ec08a0-heroes_skills_and_competences_need_map_final_report_2025.pdf

This podcast episode has been produced using Gemini Notebook,| AI Research Tool & Thinking Partner. The discussion presented in this episode is based on the contents of the report, but the dialogue, interpretations, examples, and reflections have been generated by artificial intelligence. Therefore, the views expressed in the podcast should be understood as AI-generated interpretations of the source material rather than official statements of the HEROES Alliance or its partner institutions. 


This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74767525Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:47:16 +0000trueHEROES European University AllianceThis podcast series explores the findings of the HEROES Skills and Competences Need Map, a comprehensive analysis of the skills, competences, and capabilities required to strengthen the resilience of European regions in a rapidly changing world. Part...
Part 3 concludes the three-part podcast series by exploring the regional perspectives highlighted in the HEROES Skills and Competence Need Map. It focuses on how different regional needs and challenges shape the skills and competences required for the future.

The full report is available at: a6ec08a0-heroes_skills_and_competences_need_map_final_report_2025.pdf

This podcast episode has been produced using Gemini Notebook,| AI Research Tool & Thinking Partner. The discussion presented in this episode is based on the contents of the report, but the dialogue, interpretations, examples, and reflections have been generated by artificial intelligence. Therefore, the views expressed in the podcast should be understood as AI-generated interpretations of the source material rather than official statements of the HEROES Alliance or its partner institutions. 


This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>295false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/skills-and-competences-need-map-part-2--74767527
Part 2 explores the three interconnected dimensions of resilience identified in the HEROES Skills and Competences Need Map: people’s resilience, business resilience, and nature’s resilience. The discussion highlights how digital transformation, sustainability, lifelong learning, and adaptability are shaping the competences needed to support resilient individuals, organisations, and regional ecosystems.

The full report is available at: https://storage.googleapis.com/seamk-production/2026/06/a6ec08a0-heroes_skills_and_competences_need_map_final_report_2025.pdf

This podcast episode has been produced using Gemini Notebook,| AI Research Tool & Thinking Partner. The discussion presented in this episode is based on the contents of the report, but the dialogue, interpretations, examples, and reflections have been generated by artificial intelligence. Therefore, the views expressed in the podcast should be understood as AI-generated interpretations of the source material rather than official statements of the HEROES Alliance or its partner institutions.

This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74767527Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:43:45 +0000trueHEROES European University AllianceWelcome to the HEROES Podcast for Researchers. This podcast series explores the findings of the HEROES Skills and Competences Need Map, a comprehensive analysis of the skills, competences, and capabilities required to strengthen the resilience of...
Part 2 explores the three interconnected dimensions of resilience identified in the HEROES Skills and Competences Need Map: people’s resilience, business resilience, and nature’s resilience. The discussion highlights how digital transformation, sustainability, lifelong learning, and adaptability are shaping the competences needed to support resilient individuals, organisations, and regional ecosystems.

The full report is available at: https://storage.googleapis.com/seamk-production/2026/06/a6ec08a0-heroes_skills_and_competences_need_map_final_report_2025.pdf

This podcast episode has been produced using Gemini Notebook,| AI Research Tool & Thinking Partner. The discussion presented in this episode is based on the contents of the report, but the dialogue, interpretations, examples, and reflections have been generated by artificial intelligence. Therefore, the views expressed in the podcast should be understood as AI-generated interpretations of the source material rather than official statements of the HEROES Alliance or its partner institutions.

This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>282false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/skills-and-competences-need-map-part-1--74767526
Part 1 introduces the HEROES Skills and Competences Need Map and presents the key drivers shaping future skills needs across European regions. The discussion focuses on the interconnected roles of digital transformation, the green transition, and transversal competences such as adaptability, critical thinking, and lifelong learning in building regional resilience.

The full report is available at:
a6ec08a0-heroes_skills_and_competences_need_map_final_report_2025.pdf

This podcast episode has been produced using Gemini Notebook,| AI Research Tool & Thinking Partner. The discussion presented in this episode is based on the contents of the report, but the dialogue, interpretations, examples, and reflections have been generated by artificial intelligence.

Therefore, the views expressed in the podcast should be understood as AI-generated interpretations of the source material rather than official statements of the HEROES Alliance or its partner institutions.

This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74767526Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:33:44 +0000trueHEROES European University AllianceThis podcast series explores the findings of the HEROES Skills and Competences Need Map, a comprehensive analysis of the skills, competences, and capabilities required to strengthen the resilience of European regions in a rapidly changing world. Part...
Part 1 introduces the HEROES Skills and Competences Need Map and presents the key drivers shaping future skills needs across European regions. The discussion focuses on the interconnected roles of digital transformation, the green transition, and transversal competences such as adaptability, critical thinking, and lifelong learning in building regional resilience.

The full report is available at:
a6ec08a0-heroes_skills_and_competences_need_map_final_report_2025.pdf

This podcast episode has been produced using Gemini Notebook,| AI Research Tool & Thinking Partner. The discussion presented in this episode is based on the contents of the report, but the dialogue, interpretations, examples, and reflections have been generated by artificial intelligence.

Therefore, the views expressed in the podcast should be understood as AI-generated interpretations of the source material rather than official statements of the HEROES Alliance or its partner institutions.

This episode includes AI-generated content.]]>331false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-you-become-an-innovation-expert-in-just-one-week--72224606
In this episode, Mads Andreasen (University College of Northern Denmark) is joined by Lisa Claessen (Thomas More, Belgium) and Sam Crielard (Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands) to reflect on their participation in a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) as part of the HEROES Alliance.

The programme brings together students from across Europe to work with real-world problems. Throughout the conversation, the participants reflect on how innovation and facilitation can be applied in fields such as social work and teaching, and what you can gain from a short, intensive learning experience.

The episode offers insights into interdisciplinary collaboration, international learning environments, and how students can be trained to facilitate innovation processes in addressing complex societal challenges.

Recorded during a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) in Aalborg, Denmark, hosted by University College of Northern Denmark, as part of the HEROES Alliance.

Participants

• Mads Andreasen – Host, Student of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, University College of Northern Denmark
• Lisa Claessen – Social Work Student, Thomas More (Belgium)
• Sam Crielard – Social Studies Teacher Student, Fontys University of Applied Sciences (Netherlands)

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72224606Fri, 29 May 2026 11:45:16 +0000HEROES European University AllianceHow can innovation methods be applied in real-world professional practice—and what you can really take away from a short, intensive programme? In this episode, Mads Andreasen (University College of Northern Denmark) is joined by Lisa Claessen (Thomas...
In this episode, Mads Andreasen (University College of Northern Denmark) is joined by Lisa Claessen (Thomas More, Belgium) and Sam Crielard (Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands) to reflect on their participation in a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) as part of the HEROES Alliance.

The programme brings together students from across Europe to work with real-world problems. Throughout the conversation, the participants reflect on how innovation and facilitation can be applied in fields such as social work and teaching, and what you can gain from a short, intensive learning experience.

The episode offers insights into interdisciplinary collaboration, international learning environments, and how students can be trained to facilitate innovation processes in addressing complex societal challenges.

Recorded during a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) in Aalborg, Denmark, hosted by University College of Northern Denmark, as part of the HEROES Alliance.

Participants

• Mads Andreasen – Host, Student of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, University College of Northern Denmark
• Lisa Claessen – Social Work Student, Thomas More (Belgium)
• Sam Crielard – Social Studies Teacher Student, Fontys University of Applied Sciences (Netherlands)

]]>1055bip,education,innovation,programmefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-can-crowdsourced-data-be-leveraged-for-sustainable-tourism--71885264
The conversation centers on the Blended Intensive Programme “Leveraging Crowdsourced Data for Sustainable Tourism in the Bavarian Forest National Park.” Together, they explore how innovative, data-driven approaches can support more sustainable tourism while reflecting on the academic and personal value of the experience.

Lucien and Karolina share their insights into working in an international team, earning academic credits through the programme, and what it’s like to spend one week abroad – with culturethemed evenings and making new friends. From practical learning to unforgettable moments in the forest, this episode highlights how collaboration, travel, and education come together in the HEROES project.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71885264Wed, 06 May 2026 06:57:09 +0000HEROES European University AllianceIn this episode of our Heroes Podcast, our guest host Theresa Köck takes listeners deep into the Bavarian Forest, recording on location in Finsterau alongside Professor Florian Wahl (DIT, Germany) and two international students, Lucien (Fontys, the...
The conversation centers on the Blended Intensive Programme “Leveraging Crowdsourced Data for Sustainable Tourism in the Bavarian Forest National Park.” Together, they explore how innovative, data-driven approaches can support more sustainable tourism while reflecting on the academic and personal value of the experience.

Lucien and Karolina share their insights into working in an international team, earning academic credits through the programme, and what it’s like to spend one week abroad – with culturethemed evenings and making new friends. From practical learning to unforgettable moments in the forest, this episode highlights how collaboration, travel, and education come together in the HEROES project.]]>1892falsefull