June also brought a strong focus on the #ChallengeEU #TalentAcademy. Through interactive focus groups and meetings, master’s students and doctoral candidates actively contributed their perspectives, needs and ideas, directly shaping the future offer of the Talent Academy.

#TheYearWeBuiltTogether

We organized meetings with the socio-economic community, sharing knowledge and drawing on others’ experience.We also engaged our stakeholders in shaping the vision for the #TalentAcademy, one of the key initiatives within our alliance🤝
For more information, please visit website: www.challenge-eu.eu

A speaker delivers a lecture as part of a ChallengeEU event, addressing a group of participants seated in a semi-circle in the workshop room.

A presenter in a red suit delivers a presentation on breast cancer prediction; next to her is a Max van der Stoel Institute roll-up and the workshop room background.

A big thank-you to all speakers and attendees who made this event such a motivating experience:
🔸 Prof. Dr. Veland Ramadani
🔸 Prof. Veli Kreci
🔸 Shqipe Salii
🔸 Fortesa Asani
🔸 Lejla Ademi Shaqiri

#ChallengeEU #TalentAcademy #SEEU

The presenter shows air quality research results, pointing to PM2.5 and PM10 charts displayed on the screen; she gestures while discussing exceedances of WHO standards.

The case studies showcased work aligned with the ChallengeEU Smart Specialisation Areas:
✨ Smart Digitalisation
✨ Sustainable Futures
✨ Health & Well-being

#TalentAcademy #ChallengeEU #SEEU #SmartSpecialisationAreas

A group of students and academic staff sit on raised benches during a presentation led by a lecturer; an MDSI roll-up is visible in the room.

A presenter from SEEU stands next to a screen displaying a case study on the experiences of women using social assistance in North Macedonia; in front of her sits a group of participants attending the ChallengeEU seminar.

As part of the #ChallengeEU Talent Academy, South East European University (SEEU) hosted the “Meet the Researchers” training session, an inspiring event designed to strengthen the skills and confidence of early-career researchers.

#TalentAcademy #EarlyCareerResearchers #SEEU

Students & staff at Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies during meeting

In June, students & staff at Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies joined two insightful focus groups under the #ChallengeEU project! 🤝
Master’s & PhD students shared real experiences and ideas to shape the future #TalentAcademy. 🌱
Empowering voices = smarter education 💫

8th International Scientific Conference on Business and Economics participants

Conference participants

At ISCBE 2025 at SEEU, we brought together international students and industry experts for the #ChallengeEU Networking Event. Together, we’re shaping the future of the #TalentAcademy — connecting education with real labour market needs.

Thanks to all who shared their voice and vision! ✨