YUFE Challenge Teams

What is it about?
You will work for 1 month in an online, international, multidisciplinary team of students and use creative methods (e.g., design thinking, agile working) to develop solutions for real world problems.

Why participate?

  • You will gain experience in teamwork, innovation methods, and problem solving in a real-world context.
  • You will work with students from across the YUFE network and learn about new perspectives and disciplines.
  • You can also earn a “Professional Star” as part of the YUFE certification system.
  • Ask your student advisor whether your participation can also be credited toward your studies!

 

Challenges for Spring 2026

1. Undoing Autocracy – Designing Policies and Pathways for Democratic Transitions

Mentor: Prof. Tena Prelec

Scheduled start date: 23.02.2026

⏩ Apply before 20.02.2026 here

 

2. Burnout in Academia: Rethinking Work and Wellbeing for students and Staff

Mentor: Prof. Sanja Bojanić 

Scheduled start date: 02.03.2026

⏩ Apply before 27.02.2026 here

 

3. Detecting the Malformation in Education Using AI

Mentor: Prof. Lucija Jančec

Scheduled start date: 16.03.2026

⏩ Apply before 12.03.2026 here

 

Who is it for?
Students of all disciplines at the University of Bremen

Where?
Online

YUFE
YUFE is an alliance of ten European universities that want to work together to build a new form of “European university” – international, interdisciplinary, open to students, researchers, and staff. The aim is to offer students and staff a wide range of learning and development opportunities across countries and institutions. The focus is on the European dimension, mobility, linking science with society, and jointly shaping the future of Europe.

YUFE Challenge Teams
YUFE Challenge Teams 2026