What happens when you mix Austrian zero-waste cooking, Mexican event production, German sports economics, and the legendary vibrant energy of León? You get an unforgettable episode of Committed to Planet A recorded specially for Erasmus Days!

Host Andrés Sánchez (Andrelo) sits down with international students Zoe Zensen (Germany), Mariano Umaña García (Mexico), and Matthias Rittberger (Austria) to discuss what academic mobility really feels like once the paperwork is done.

From surviving shared-flat recycling disasters and navigating the local tapas culture to comparing European university systems and studying EURECA-PRO’s Joint Bachelor in Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12)—this episode covers the full student journey.

Whether you're curious about cross-cultural group work, green living on a student budget, or the funniest culture shocks in Spain, hit play and discover why mobility is about much more than just academic credits!

The first block of Simply Science episodes will take a closer look at the topic of Intercultural Communication and explain 3 important theories in this field. Episode 3 and 4 introduce us to Geert Hofstede and his six dimensional model of (national) culture. In The Anxiety Map - Planning, Time, and lmpulse, we take a look at the final three dials in this theory.

The first block of Simply Science episodes will take a closer look at the topic of Intercultural Communication and explain 3 important theories in this field. Episode 3 and 4 introduce us to Geert Hofstede and his six dimensional model of (national) culture. In The Hidden Software - Power, ldentity, and Competition, we take a look at the first three dials in this theory.

The first block of Simply Science episodes will take a closer look at the topic of Intercultural Communication and explain 3 important theories in this field. Episode 2 High Context vs. Low Context: The Secret Frequencies of Communication, tackles theory number 2: Edward T. Hall's concept of High Context versus Low Context Communication.

The first block of Simply Science episodes will take a closer look at the topic of Intercultural Communication and explain 3 important theories in this field. Episode 1 Lost in Translation? The Hidden Rules of Our Conversations, explores Edward T. Hall's Iceberg Model of Culture and how intercultural misunderstandings arise because people from different cultures communicate according to different, often invisible, cultural norms rather than simply because they speak different languages.

Project management is one of the most important skills researchers need, yet it’s rarely taught in academia. From drafting budgets and schedules to building well-coordinated teams – knowing how to run a project is essential for PhD students and early-career researchers.

This episode of “Committed to Planet A” takes us to the “Management of Research Projects” workshop hosted in June 2026 by Technical University of Leoben. During this intense five-day workshop, young researchers from 3 EURECA-PRO partner universities came together. They learnt essential skills and tools to propose and run their future projects successfully and sustainably.

Join the workshop organizers, Michel Varelija (Research Coordinator, TUL) and Isabella Zick (Communication Manager, TUL), as they discuss the growing need for project management in academia. And, dive even deeper into the topic of project management and the biggest challenge for researchers: transitioning from a project contributor focused on fine details to a project leader overseeing the entire scope and “bigger picture”. Expert trainer Caroline Rotter shares practical insights on budgets, timelines, and team dynamics to turn proposals and projects into sustainable, real-world success.

Whistleblowing in science sits at the uneasy intersection of ethical responsibility, personal risk and institutional power. Episode four of the EURECA-PRO podcast special edition on Science Ethics explores the moral courage required of scientists who choose to speak up when they encounter misconduct, suppression of evidence or practices that endanger public health. Through the landmark cases of Jeffrey Wigand in the tobacco industry and Nancy Olivieri in pharmaceutical research, the episode illustrates how whistleblowers often face retaliation, legal threats, professional isolation and lasting personal consequences. At the same time, these stories reveal why whistleblowing is essential for safeguarding scientific integrity, protecting vulnerable populations and maintaining public trust in research. By discussing both the individual costs and the broader benefits for the scientific community, the episode examines current legal protections, structural shortcomings and future strategies to better support scientists who act in the public interest.

In this episode of Science Ethics, students of the University of Applied Sciences Mittweida explore the current state of science communication in relation to truth and transparency. Scientists have been facing mistrust for ages. With Trump’s election in 2016 a new term for the mistrust and negligence of scientific facts has become mainstream: “Post-Truth”. The students discuss various reasons for post-truth behaviour, obstacles for science communicators and different dimensions to consider when communicating science nowadays. Lastly, an interview with the leading expert David Kaldewey reveals possible ways for science communication to be effective.