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Sustainability in Course Design – Practical steps towards equitable and accessible learning

Higher education educators across Europe will soon have the opportunity to participate in a new phase of the PROFFORMANCE Course Upgrade online peer learning activity, dedicated to integrating sustainability principles into course design and teaching practice. This new phase focuses on sustainability-oriented teaching approaches that help students better understand complex global challenges while strengthening critical…

Aspira Computing students attend the DUMP Days Conference in Split

On May 28, students from the Computing study programme attended the DUMP Days conference, one of the largest student IT events in Croatia, held at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture (FESB) in Split. For the past ten years, the conference has brought together students, industry experts, and representatives of leading…

Aspira student Erik side by side with Hrvoje Zirojević: A young talent conquering the Croatian gastronomy scene

Aspira student of the Gastronomy study program in Zagreb, young chef Erik Ivković, has made a major step forward in his career by joining the team of renowned Croatian chef Hrvoje Zirojević at the restaurant Vira, located within the Aminess Laurel Khalani Hotel. For every young chef, this is an opportunity not to be missed…

The First in a Series of Focus Groups

On Monday, May 25, starting at 4:00 PM, the first in a series of focus groups intended for lecturers in the field of tourism was held, with the aim of exchanging experiences, improving teaching methods, and discussing current challenges and trends in tourism education. The focus group brought together lecturers and professionals working in the…

Computer Science students visit Ericsson Nikola Tesla

Students from the undergraduate Computer Science programme recently took part in a field study visit to Ericsson Nikola Tesla, accompanied by programme coordinator Melani Kitić and lecturer Frane Marjanica. As the largest ICT company in Croatia and a leading regional provider of communication technologies, innovative ICT solutions, and related services, Ericsson Nikola Tesla offered students…

Congratulations to our student Ana Bakalar on a historic achievement with ŽNK Hajduk!

Our student Ana Bakalar has achieved a major sporting success as a member of ŽNK Hajduk Split, which this season made history by winning its first-ever Croatian league title! With this outstanding result, the Hajduk players brought the first championship trophy in the club’s history into their trophy cabinet and secured qualification for the UEFA…

LONGEVITY IN HOSPITALITY – Panel discussion

The expert panel “Longevity in Hospitality” will take place on Wednesday, June 10 at 5:00 PM at Aspire in Split, located at Domovinskog rata 65. In recent years, the concept of longevity has become one of the most relevant topics within the hospitality industry, wellness sector, and modern lifestyle trends. This panel will open a…

A wave of ideas is waiting for you: Youth4Sea, the Interreg Italy-Croatia event for young people!

Have you already heard about the Interreg Italy–Croatia Annual Event 2026 dedicated to young people? 🌊 Youth4Sea – Ideas for the Future of Italy–Croatia Cooperation 25 May 2026 | 📍 Ancona The event will bring together young people, project representatives and institutional actors to exchange views, foster dialogue and explore future opportunities for cross-border cooperation. Participants will…

Aspira in Porto: Erasmus+ Program United Sport, Tourism, and International Experience

At the end of April, Aspira students traveled to the beautiful city of Porto to participate in the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Program (BIP) Inclusive and Sustainable Management in Sport and Tourism, organized by Universidade Lusófona, Porto University Centre, in collaboration with Futebol Clube do Porto. This international program brought together students and professors from various…