Arqus Green Mobility Days
The Arqus alliance is happy to announce the launch of the second edition of Green Mobility Days, a full calendar of local events promoted by the Arqus partner Universities and dedicated to the topic of sustainability in the framework of international mobility.
It is no coincidence that the month of April was chosen for the launch of this initiative, as it is internationally recognised as Earth Month. Almost 200 different countries celebrate in fact the Earth Day on April 22nd each year. Green Mobility Days are meant to be Arqus' contribution to those celebrations.
The aim is to identify and disseminate solutions that make everyday life in our cities less impactful, especially for international students and staff during their stay abroad for studies, teaching or research. This initiative is also meant to be an invitation to the entire academic community to adopt a 'greener' approach to international mobility.
Furthermore, all members of the University of Padua, students, lecturers and researchers, are invited to participate in the Green Mobility Days award call for applications, a prize aimed to select the most innovative and impactful project, whether just designed or already implemented, dedicated to sustainability.
More details on the program of activities and about the GMD award follow.
Green Mobility Days - Program of activities
In Padua, a series of events will raise awareness on how to live and move sustainably in the city, with the support of the Arqus Alliance and local partners:
- Monday 5 May 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m.: a free market where second-hand clothes and objects can be exchanged, promoted by Xena association - open to everyone.
- Wednesday 7 May 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m.: an info booth where students can discover how to live and move sustainably in Padova, and unlock new opportunities with the Arqus Alliance.
- Friday 9 May 2025, from 4 p.m.: a bike ride to explore the greener areas of Padua, with exciting stops along the way. (Registration via this form).
The Green Mobility Days award
The Green Mobility award is an initiative promoted by Arqus European University Alliance and connected with the celebrations for the Arqus Green Mobility Days in April.
Its aim is to identify good practices in the field of sustainability that can spark innovative approaches to green mobility within the Alliance.
Members of the UNIPD community are invited to participate, submitting a project that can be considered as remarkable for its capability of:
- sensitising people towards the impact that personal choices may have on the ecosystem,
- improving the sustainability of a product or service,
- producing a multiplier effect on local communities,
- targeting mobile students or staff.
The award provides the opportunity for the winner to travel in Europe thanks to train passes for a total value equivalent to 1000 Euros.
You can submit your proposal using this form by May 31st 2025.
The ESN sustainable travel guide
Here you can download the ESN guide to sustainable travels.
For further details please contact mobility-hub@arqus-alliance.eu
