This week, the University of Europe for Applied Sciences Berlin hosted 200 students and teachers from 17 countries to celebrate NFTE Germany’s 20th anniversary and kick off the YouthStart European Entrepreneurship Awards. Representatives from across GUS Germany were in attendance.
The event emphasised the value of entrepreneurial education for youth, with a jury that included Sagi Hartov, CEO of GGG, Professor Dr Kyrioakos Kouveliotis, Provost of BSBI, and Professor Dr Ramon O’Callaghan, President of Gisma University.
Founded in 1987, the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) has impacted over a million learners, helping students from under-resourced communities develop entrepreneurial skills.
Professor Dr Sascha J. Flemnitz, Executive Chairman at UE and event organiser, highlighted the importance of entrepreneurial thinking, stating: “By fostering initiative and problem-solving skills, we create opportunities for young people to become positive changemakers in their communities.”
Dr Jens Brandenburg, Parliamentary State Secretary, endorsed the YouthStart programme, which offers student start-up grants of up to 1,000 euros.
The London College of Contemporary Arts has officially partnered with BAFTA, marking a major step forward for students across its Computer Games degrees.
The University of Europe for Applied Sciences in Dubai and the Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) have entered into a strategic partnership to promote education, inclusion, and knowledge exchange in Para sport.
University of Niagara Falls Canada strengthened its position as a hub for ideas and innovation with the successful launch of its first-ever TEDx event recently.
UPES has been awarded the prestigious Gold Leaf certification by Aspire Impact, becoming the first university in India to complete a comprehensive, standards-based impact assessment integrated with full greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting.
The London College of Contemporary Music recently partnered with UK Music and National Careers Week to host the official launch of Music Careers Week 2026, bringing a national spotlight onto its role in connecting emerging musical talent with industry.
Enhancing the student experience is at the heart of a new agreement recently signed between University of Niagara Falls Canada and the UNESCO Center for Peace.
The London College of Contemporary Music recently hosted its first-ever TEDx event at The Music Box, bringing the globally recognised platform to its campus for an evening of idea exploration, performance and thoughtful conversation.
UPES has announced the launch of ‘1,000 Women – 1,000 Dreams’, a women-only scholarship initiative offering 1,000 fully tuition-free Online MBA scholarships across India to mark International Women’s Day 2026.
Gisma University of Applied Sciences has been awarded an overall 4 QS Stars rating under the internationally recognised QS Stars framework by QS Quacquarelli Symonds, recognising the university’s strong academic profile, global outlook and commitment to high-quality, future-focused education.
UPES announced a landmark partnership with OpenAI to embed generative AI across its academic and institutional ecosystem, becoming India’s first AI-ready university.
The London School of Business & Finance recently marked a significant milestone with the opening of its new Shanghai office, further expanding its academic portfolio and growing its presence across Asia.
