RUN-EU Day is an annual network-wide celebration hosted locally across partner universities in the RUN-EU alliance. Together, we highlight and strengthen the core goals of the alliance, promoting mobility, collaboration, and a shared European identity. Our ten member universities will open their doors for a day of engaging events, bringing students, staff, and the public together.
It highlights our collective ambition to drive sustainable development and innovation, while promoting the shared values that underpin the European Union and its vision for the future of higher education.
Events
Panel Discussion: EU Values and Best Practices in European Alliances
Date: Tuesday 13th October
Time: 10.30am – 11.30am (Duration 1hr)
Location: Mary Ward Centre for Science Collaborative Area, TUS Athlone.
As part of the RUN-EU Day, we will hold a collaborative panel with neighbouring university alliances to discuss the impact of European Universities on our ecosystem. The panel, incorporating student, staff and institutional perspectives will focus on the importance of shared European values in an ever-evolving world.
Panel RegistrationDo EU Know It All? – European Themed Pub Quiz
Date: Tuesday 13th October
Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Location: The Snug Bar, Fry Place, Athlone N37 C6T2
A European & RUN-EU themed table quiz open to all students, staff and collaborators. Max 4 people per team. * Complimentary Pizza for all teams*
- 1st Prize – 4 x €50 one for all
- 2nd Prize – 4 x €25 one for all
- 3rd Prize – 4 x TUS & RUN-EU Goodies
My International Story: Connections Beyond Borders
Photo & Story Competition For Erasmus & RUN EU Days 2026
Celebrating international experiences through photography and storytelling
TUS invites students to share a photograph and a short story that capture an international experience, cultural exchange, friendship, personal growth, or a meaningful moment connected to Erasmus+, RUN-EU, or life as an international student at TUS.
Who Can Enter? Open to all TUS undergraduate and postgraduate students, including:
- Erasmus+ participants
- RUN-EU participants
- Incoming international students
- Students who have taken part in other international activities or exchanges
Submission Requirements
One photograph
A photo title
A short story of 150-300 words explaining the significance of the image and the experience it represents
Entry limit: Maximum one entry per category.
Prizes: Three prizes of €50.
- You must own the copyright to the photograph you submit.
- If identifiable individuals appear in your photograph, you must have their permission to submit the image.
- Photographs and stories must be your own original work.
- Shortlisted entries may be displayed during Erasmus Days celebrations and used by TUS for future communication and internationalisation activities, with appropriate credit given to the author.
Submission Deadline: Friday, 9 October 2026, 11pm
Shortlisted submissions will be announced via email on Monday, 12 October. Winners will be announced via email – date TBC.