SET competition ****************************************************************************************** * ****************************************************************************************** Are you considering participating in an Erasmus+ exchange program? Would you also like to environmentally friendly way and open yourself up to new and unexpected experiences? Then worth considering low-emission forms of transport. You might be wondering how to go about we’ve teamed up with sustainability experts through the international project The Sustaina Travel (SET) to prepare clear information and data to help you make decisions, and even a prize of up to 625 € (approx. 15,000 CZK). Who are these experts? They are representatives of the European University Foundation (EUF Student Network (ESN), University of Zurich (UZH), University of Porto (U.Porto), and of c University (CU). The project is also supported by the associations Erasmus by Train and Ge Europe (GCE). According to data from the Sustainable Erasmus+ Travel project, a flight from Paris to Rom up to 0.25 tons of CO? per person. That’s one-sixth of a person’s annual emissions allowan the Paris Climate Agreement. In contrast, rail travel can generate up to 42 times fewer em full report in English is available HERE [ URL "https://tarantula.ruk.cuni.cz/AKTUALITY-26 set_connectivityreport__prague.pdf"] . We recommend choosing destinations that are accessible by train or bus, combining differen modes, or offsetting flight emissions. Think of your journey not just as a necessity, but and meaningful study experience abroad. Embark on Erasmus+ Differently – Sustainably and Inspiringly! The good news is that Charles University students are increasingly choosing more environme ways of traveling for their Erasmus+ exchange programs. Among the most popular destination 2023 were Barcelona, Lisbon, Paris, Rome, and Vienna. Cities that can be comfortably reach or bus. This form of transport not only protects the environment but also offers a more en experience. While train or bus travel may take longer than flying, it comes with many benefits: the ch landscapes and cultures along the way, use the time to relax, read, or work, and significa carbon footprint. Don’t forget, the more stops, the more memories! SET the journey! We Have a CONTEST for You Don’t worry, we won’t send you off empty-handed! We’ve prepared a contest where you can win financial compensation for your European advent (approx. 15,000 CZK). The main idea is to travel to your Erasmus+ destination using a low-emission method and do journey on social media sites… in other words, become an ambassador for sustainable travel DEADLINE: 30.11.2025 Who Can Enter the Contest? Students who meet the following criteria: - You have been accepted for an Erasmus+ program (study or internship) starting in the sum 2025/2026. - You are enrolled at a university participating in the Erasmus+ (Warning! Short mobitilit are not applicable!). - You plan to travel sustainably to your mobility destination, e.g., by train, bus, bicycl a combination of these modes of transport. - Special attention will be paid to students with specific needs, given the additional bar face when participating in mobility. - All communication must be in English What to prepare? - Motivation letter (max. 500 words) - Personal story (max. 300 words) - Travel plan - Estimated environmental impact - Proof of enrolment at the mobility institution - Proof of the allocated travel grant for sustainable travel (part of the Erasmus+ Partici Contest Timeline - The second round opens 10th of November 2025. - Applications will be reviewed during December 2025. Selected applicants will be notified December or early January. - The grant will only be paid after students submit their content and complete the require grant will not be paid in advance or before the trip begins. What happens if you are selected? Winter 2026: You will participate in a preparatory webinar before the start of the mobilit short evaluation form for the competition Spring 2026: you will provide references to the erasmusgeneration.org portal and social me article, etc. Prize Winners will be selected from a shortlist of applicants by an internal evaluation committe students starting their Erasmus+ mobility in winter semester 2025/2026 will receive financ of up to 625 € for sharing stories and creating content about their sustainable travel exp Do not miss the opportunity to get inspired by the first six Green Storytellers in the upc on November 24 at 13:00-14:30 CET. Registration is free and available HERE [ URL "https:// webinar/register/WN_sCW91nQkSB6-LV2_z-TaAA#/registration"] . To learn more about the contest, visit: erasmusgeneration.org/set-journey-contest-rules [ erasmusgeneration.org/set-journey-contest-rules"] Or contact Mrs. Petra Šmídová [ URL "mailto:petra.smidova@ruk.cuni.cz"]  (petra.smidova@ru Erasmus+ student mobility administration coordinator. Cheers to sustainable travel, and cheers especially to Charles University students!