# Events and News
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- [Home ALT](https://www.tue.nl/en/academy-for-learning-and-teaching)
As part of our thrust to support the innovation of TU/e education, ALT organizes and disseminates activities that foster exchange and collaboration with thought leaders in the field of engineering education. We also organize and disseminate activities that further the professional development of teachers, as well as their education innovation projects.
Are you a teacher, support staff, or simply curious about a particular topic or what we do? Keep yourself updated and register for our events here! We'd also love to hear more from passionate minds *–* feel free to email us at academylearningteaching@tue.nl.
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## Upcoming Events
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- [25
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ALT lunch session
### Progress tests for continuous learning & assessment
Do you recognize this – students start studying only in the final weeks of a course? Voluntary formative quizzes, including quizzes that…](https://www.tue.nl/en/our-university/calendar-and-events/25-03-2026-progress-tests-for-continuous-learning-assessment)
- [26
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### Ethics Without Memory
Discussions of AI and academic writing within universities often frame ethical and responsible use in terms of policy, disclosure, and…](https://www.tue.nl/en/our-university/calendar-and-events/26-03-2026-ethics-without-memory)
- [30
Mar
ALT lunch session
### Integrating Personal & Professional Development within a bachelor’s program
Readiness for a career in STEM depends on more than technical proficiency and theoretical understanding alone. Students must develop the…](https://www.tue.nl/en/our-university/calendar-and-events/30-03-2026-integrating-personal-professional-development-within-a-bachelors-program)
- [08
Apr
ALT lunch session
### 3rd AI in education jam session
We are pleased to invite educators to the 3rd AI in education jam session, where teachers will present the progress of their DRIVE projects…](https://www.tue.nl/en/our-university/calendar-and-events/08-04-2026-3rd-ai-in-education-jam-session)
- [16
Apr
ALT lunch session
### Co‑creating across borders: Collaborative teaching across Europe
Join us for an inspiring lunch session where teachers from TU/e, Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), and Czech Technical University…](https://www.tue.nl/en/our-university/calendar-and-events/16-04-2026-co-creating-across-borders-collaborative-teaching-across-europe)
- [16
Apr
### Teaching Sparks: Conversations That Inspire
Are you looking to share effective teaching strategies that work well for you, discuss challenges you face in your education, and build…](https://www.tue.nl/en/our-university/calendar-and-events/16-04-2026-teaching-sparks-conversations-that-inspire)
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Apr
ALT lunch session
### Expanding education: Sharing experiences with creating & using MOOCs
In 2019, colleagues from the Electromagnetics and Integrated Circuits research groups joined forces in a BOOST! project to create a learning…](https://www.tue.nl/en/our-university/calendar-and-events/30-04-2026-expanding-education-sharing-experiences-with-creating-using-moocs)
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### TU/e AI & Education Internal Summit
Join us for a dedicated internal summit as we confront the systemic challenges, ethical responsibilities, and innovative tools defining the…](https://www.tue.nl/en/our-university/calendar-and-events/11-05-2026-tue-ai-education-internal-summit)
- ## More events
Find events on learning and teaching from our external partners in the Netherlands and Europe.
- ### Professional Development Exchange Hub events
Want to find out more about the latest educational developments while learning from colleagues from other Dutch universities? Then this is your chance to participate in workshops and courses from different universities in the Netherlands.
- [See events here](https://www.tue.nl/en/news-and-events/news-overview/02-02-2026-professional-development-for-tue-teachers-across-dutch-universities)
- ### EuroTeQ events
At EuroTeQ, we believe in the power of collaboration to foster educational innovation. Our strategic agreement among EuroTeQ universities is more than a commitment – it’s a shared journey towards excellence in teaching across Europe.
- [See events here](https://euroteq.eurotech-universities.eu/events-for-teachers/)
## Conferences
[25-27 March 2026 | Augsburg, Germany
### EARLI SIG 10, 17, 21 and 25 Conference 2026
Theme: "Meaningful Metamorphoses: Navigating Learning and Instruction in/for Times of Change"
More info](https://www.earli.org/events/sig-10-17-21-and-25-conference-2026)[27-29 March 2026 | Oxford, UK
### 7th European Advanced Educational Technology Conference (EAET 2026)
Topics: Instructional Design; Learning and Technology; Teaching and Technology, etc.
More info](https://www.eaet.org/index.html)[01-04 April 2026 | Fukuoka, Japan
### International Conference on E-Education, E-Business, E-Management and E-Learning
Theme: "Innovating E-Systems for a Smarter Future"
More info](https://www.ic4e.net/index.html)[17-19 April 2026 | Koriyama, Japan
### International Conference on Innovative Education and Learning Resources
Topics: Innovative Education; Learning Resources, etc.
More info](https://www.ielr.org/index.html)[27-30 April 2026 | Cairo, Egypt
### IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON)
Theme: "Human-centered Engineering Education: Empowering Sustainable Innovation and Ethical Leadership through AI and Digital Transformation"
More info](https://2026.ieee-educon.org/)[17-20 May 2026 | Santiago, Chile
### ISDDE Conference 2026
Theme: "Designing for and with educators and stakeholders"
More info](https://isdde2026.cmm.uchile.cl/)[02-04 June 2026 | Winterthur, Switzerland
### EARLI SIG Writing Conference 2026
Theme: "Writing Research for Writing Practice"
More info](https://www.earli.org/events/sig-writing-conference-2026)[03-05 June 2026 | Kristiansand, Norway
### EARLI SIG 13 & 19 Conference 2026
Theme: "Navigating Polarisation and Fostering Civic Engagement through Education"
More info](https://www.earli.org/events/sig-13-19-conference-2026)[04-06 June 2026 | Tokyo, Japan
### International Conference on Active Learning in Engineering Education (PAEE/ALE’ 2026)
Theme: "Cross-Innovation: From Active Learning to Action - Exploring New Frontiers"
More info](https://paeeale.conferenceservice.jp/)[10-12 June 2026 | Helsinki, Finland
### EARLI SIG 4 & 11 Conference 2026
Theme: "Innovation and Reflection in Teacher Education and Higher Education"
More info](https://www.earli.org/events/joint-sig-4-11-conference-2026)[12-15 June 2026 | Hangzhou, China
### International Conference on Distance Education and Learning
Topics: General Approaches and Issues; Methodological and Pedagogical Issues; Technological Innovations in Distance Learning, etc.
More info](https://www.icdel.org/index.html)[22-24 June 2026 | Lisbon, Portugal
### International Conference on Motivation 2026
Theme: "Affective Dynamics in Uncertain Times: Understanding Motivation and Emotions"
More info](https://icm2026.edunova-ispa.org/)[22-25 June 2026 | Liverpool, UK
### 2026 CDIO International Conference
Theme: "Enhancing Student Professional Development: Innovation in Assessment and Feedback"
More info](https://www.cdio2026.co.uk/)[29 June - 01 July 2026 | Palma de Mallorca, Spain
### International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies
Topics: Educational Trends and Experiences; Pedagogical Methods and Innovations; Teacher Training and Educational Management, etc.
More info](https://iated.org/edulearn/)[10-12 August 2026 | Zurich, Switzerland
### EARLI SIG 6 & 7 Conference 2026
Theme: "The Learning Confoederatio – Navigating (Digital) Change through Evidence"
More info](https://www.earli.org/events/sig-6-7-conference-2026)[25-27 August 2026 | Utrecht, Netherlands
### EARLI SIG 1 Conference 2026
Theme: "Opening up assessment and evaluation to new possibilities"
More info](https://www.earli.org/sig-01-conference-utrecht-2026)[26-28 August 2026 | Clermont-Ferrand, France
### EARLI SIG 16 Conference 2026
Theme: "Learning, Teaching and Training: Realising Potential Throughout Life"
More info](https://earlisig162026.sciencesconf.org/)[01-03 September 2026 | Brno, Czech Republic
### EARLI SIG 26 Conference 2026
Theme: "Argumentation, Dialogue and Reasoning in the Age of AI: Tradition as Roots, Technology as Wings?"
More info](https://www.earli.org/sig-26-biannual-conference-2026)[09-11 September 2026 | Brussels, Belgium
### EARLI SIG 18 Conference 2026
Theme: "Bridging Educational Effectiveness and Improvement Research: Scientific Foundations and Implementations in the Field of Practice"
More info](https://sig18conference.com/)[11-14 October 2026 | Paphos, Cyprus
### Frontiers in Education Conference
Theme: "Engineering and Computing Education in the Large Language Model Era"
More info](https://fie-conference.org/2026)
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## News
[February 9, 2026
Looking for more engaged students? Try the phone-free lecture pilot!
As part of the TU/e Wellbeing Week this March, we are inviting lecturers to take part in a new initiative focused on digital wellbeing and student focus.
Read more](https://www.tue.nl/en/news-and-events/news-overview/09-02-2026-looking-for-more-engaged-students-try-the-phone-free-lecture-pilot)
[February 2, 2026
Professional development for TU/e teachers across Dutch universities
Want to find out more about the latest educational developments while learning from colleagues from other universities? Then this is your chance to participate...
Read more](https://www.tue.nl/en/news-and-events/news-overview/02-02-2026-professional-development-for-tue-teachers-across-dutch-universities)
More news
[“There’s a different way to do things”: TU/e celebrates Sustainability in Education with panel discussion and tree planting
November 20, 2025](https://www.tue.nl/en/news-and-events/news-overview/20-11-2025-theres-a-different-way-to-do-things-tue-celebrates-sustainability-in-education-with-panel-discussion-and-tree-planting)
[TU/e’s UTQ redesign: A smarter fit for today’s educators
November 10, 2025](https://www.tue.nl/en/news-and-events/news-overview/10-11-2025-tues-utq-redesign-a-smarter-fit-for-todays-educators)
['Teaching Sparks: Conversations That Inspire' fosters meaningful connections among TU/e teachers
October 22, 2025](https://www.tue.nl/en/news-and-events/news-overview/22-10-2025-teaching-sparks-conversations-that-inspire-fosters-meaningful-connections-among-tue-teachers)
['I hope I’ve helped make TU/e a place students enjoy a little more'
October 14, 2025](https://www.tue.nl/en/news-and-events/news-overview/14-10-2025-i-hope-ive-helped-make-tue-a-place-students-enjoy-a-little-more)
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- ## Features
Read related articles on learning and teaching from other TU/e pages here.
- ### Osiris doesn’t fit all TU/e students—how do you fix that?
Some students don’t fit the standard template of the information systems TU/e uses. Think of international names or an outdated gender identity.
- [Read Cursor article (24/02/26)](https://www.cursor.tue.nl/en/news/2026/februari/week-4/osiris-doesnt-fit-all-tu-e-students-how-do-you-fix-that)
- ### Gifted but frustrated: education that doesn’t fit
Gifted students learn and think differently, which can sometimes make it difficult for them to perform as the education system expects.
- [Read Cursor article (15/10/25)](https://www.cursor.tue.nl/en/campus/2025/oktober-1/week-3/gifted-but-frustrated-education-that-doesnt-fit)
- ### Students will soon learn to write academic texts with AI
Whether or not they want to use artificial intelligence when writing academic texts is up to them. But starting in February, master’s students taking the course Academic Writing will in any case learn how to use it responsibly.
- [Read Cursor article (18/09/25)](https://www.cursor.tue.nl/en/news/2025/september/week-3/students-will-soon-learn-to-write-academic-texts-with-ai)
- ### Does ChatGPT make you smarter? Or lazier and more dependent?
Associate professor Joris Remmers explores the pros and cons of this technology in education.
- [Read Cursor article (01/05/25)](https://www.cursor.tue.nl/en/background/2025/mei/week-1/does-chatgpt-make-you-smarter-or-lazier-and-more-dependent/)
- ### Lecturers discuss implementation of CBL
Lecturers from technical universities across Europe gathered at TU/e yesterday, virtually and in person, to exchange experiences on Challenge-Based Learning (CBL).
- [Read Cursor article (12/12/24)](https://www.cursor.tue.nl/en/news/2024/december/week-2/lecturers-discuss-implementation-of-cbl/)
- ### How do we teach students to use ChatGPT?
Early November, TU/e teachers and other interested parties came together to discuss an urgent question: how are students using AI tools such as ChatGPT in their studies, and what does this mean for education?
- [Read Cursor article (18/11/24)](https://www.cursor.tue.nl/en/news/2024/november/week-3/how-do-we-teach-students-to-use-chatgpt/)
- ### From DBL to CBL: Gabriel Tibola’s course redesign journey
What is the difference between Design-Based Learning (DBL) and Challenge-Based Learning (CBL), and how to transition between the two in your course?
- [Read CBL Toolkit article](https://drive.tue.nl/news/from-dbl-to-cbl/)
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