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Unite! Widening Living Lab Community Kick-off (online)

This kick-off meeting marks the launch of the Unite! thematic community on Living Labs: a network of researchers and administrators across Unite! partner universities working with real-world research environments. The online meeting will take place on 30 June.

This first meeting will bring together Living Labs representatives from across the Unite! alliance to share their work, explore common challenges around data sharing, and lay the foundations for future collaboration, such as joint participation in European projects.
Whether you are already part of a Living Lab or interested in connecting your research to one, you are welcome to join.

Register by June 22 nd .

The meeting will take place: on Tuesday, 30 June, 9:30–11:00am
Programme:

  • Welcome and introduction to Unite! and Unite! Widening
  • Living Labs across the Unite! alliance presentations
  • Living Labs in Europe and data sharing
  • Open discussion: challenges, opportunities & next steps for collaboration

Unite! Virtual Matchmaking – Horizon Europe Calls: Health, Urban, Materials, Digital

As part of the Unite.WIDENING project, the Unite! alliance is organising a matchmaking with the aim of forging new consortia for highly promising Horizon Europe applications.  The event is addressed to researchers of the Unite! university alliance, as well as the non-academic partners of the project.

4 focus areas will be covered:

  • Health & Biotech
  • Urban & Resources Sustainability
  • Circular Economy & Materials
  • Digital & Autonomous Technologies

The matchmaking will take place in two steps:

1) Virtual pre-matchmaking on 19 March 2026, at 13:00-15:30 CET

The aim of the meeting is to establish a first contact between potential project coordinators and partners.

The scope of the meeting is deliberately broad, allowing for up to 48 Horizon Europe topics to be discussed. It is expected, however, that only a fraction of these topics will proceed to the next round: Only the most promising consortia — including a committed coordinator and several partners — will be invited to the later in-person meeting.

2) In-person matchmaking event in Oropa, Italy, on 12-13 May 2026 (details to be confirmed; please save the date!)

The aim of the meeting is to allow promising consortia to begin in-depth discussions on their joint proposal and to set a clear roadmap for the time until the application deadline.

If you wish to participate in the virtual pre-matchmaking on 19 March, please fill in the form available at the following link.

Registration

This registration does not yet require your commitment to travel to Oropa in May. Nor does it guarantee that you will be invited to the latter event.

The deadline for registrations is 12 March 2026 (end of day, CET).

Let’s Unite! – the second edition returns on 3 March

Research internships, joint research projects, online seminars, and additional scholarships – these are just some of the opportunities offered by the Unite! alliance that students, doctoral candidates, and staff of Wrocław University of Science and Technology can benefit from. We will present the details on 3 March at the Student Culture Zone, during the second edition of the Let’s Unite! fair. Special guests of the event will be students from partner universities within the Alliance.

The Let’s Unite! fair is an opportunity to explore, in one place, the offer of educational programmes, research projects, student initiatives, and mobility opportunities available through the cooperation of nine European technical universities forming the Unite! alliance.

What will set the second edition of the event apart is the participation of students from Unite! partner universities, who will come to Wrocław to share their experiences. They will talk about what studying at their home universities is like, how education systems differ, and what academic life and everyday student life look like in other European countries. This is a unique opportunity to view international mobility from a different perspective than usual.

During the fair, participants will be able to talk to Unite! representatives at Wrocław University of Science and Technology, ask questions about mobility opportunities, joint courses, projects, and scholarships, and learn how to get involved in the Alliance’s activities in practice.

The second edition of Let’s Unite! is aimed at everyone considering studying, conducting research, or cooperating in an international environment — and who would like to find out where best to start.

A detailed programme will be announced soon.

2nd edition of the Let’s Unite! fair

  • 12:00–15:00 – Information stands presenting opportunities for students, doctoral candidates and staff
  • 12:00–15:00 – Study at Unite! universities – poster session featuring students from partner institutions
  • 13:00 – Official opening of the fair and presentation of the Alliance’s offer
    3 March, SKS, Building C-18, 10 Heone-Wrońskiego Street, free admission

Leaders of Change Needed. Unite! launches a new sustainability course

Sustainability today is more than a catchy slogan – it is about concrete decisions, processes and competencies that universities need here and now. In the second half of February, the nine-module online course “Unite! Training Programme on Sustainability for Prospective Leaders” will be launched on the Metacampus platform. The programme shows how to translate climate goals into real action and effective leadership. It was developed through the collaboration of experts from Wrocław Tech, Politecnico di Torino, UPC and TU Graz, and is addressed to students and staff members who want to actively shape the transformation of their institutions.

– Transition towards sustainability at universities is a challenging process. It requires competences to make conscious decisions, the courage to change, and people who can connect strategy with everyday practice. This course was created precisely to support future leaders in implementing real change – explains prof. Magdalena Bamborska-Narożny, leader of Community 8, which developed the programme.

The course takes the form of a coherent, nine-module learning pathway and guides participants through the key areas of sustainability in higher education – from basic concepts and the role of universities in achieving global sustainability goals, through strategy and governance, to very practical issues related to energy, campus infrastructure, environmental data reporting and communicating results to decision-makers.

A strong emphasis is placed on practice. Participants will work with real-life examples from Unite! alliance universities, learning how to use tools for monitoring and analysing environmental data, exploring eco-design solutions, and analysing green business models and ways of engaging the academic community in change processes. The programme also covers topics related to sustainable mobility, the organisation of academic events and reducing the carbon footprint of business travel.

An important element of the course is its forward-looking perspective. A module dedicated to lifelong learning highlights how to develop green skills in the long term and the role micro-credentials can play in this process. In turn, classes on sustainable energy management help participants better understand decision-making processes related to energy projects, even for those without a specialised technical background.

“Unite! Training Programme on Sustainability for Prospective Leaders” is a proposal for those who want to consciously and responsibly co-create the future of higher education. The course will start on 16 February and will be delivered entirely online.

Detailed information about the course and registration is available on the Metacampus platform. The programme is delivered fully online and has a modular structure, allowing participants to flexibly combine learning with their daily professional responsibilities. To complete the “Unite! Training Programme on Sustainability for Prospective Leaders”, participants must complete at least five course modules, covering both strategic issues and practical tools supporting the implementation of sustainability at universities.

Summary:

What: “Unite! Training Programme on Sustainability for Prospective Leaders”

With the following modules:

  • Introduction to Sustainability in Higher Education
  • Institutional Sustainability Strategy & Governance
  • Energy Efficiency and Green Campus Operations
  • Sustainability Monitoring, Reporting & Communication
  • Integration of Sustainability in Product Design
  • Change Management and Community Engagement: Green Business Models
  • Change Management and Community Engagement: Sustainable Mobility and Travel
  • Lifelong Learning on Sustainability
  • Sustainable Energy Management

Dates: 16.02.2026–26.03.2026

Format: online classes plus individual work

Participants: students and staff members

Registration via Metacampus

Completion requirements: completion of a minimum of five modules.

 

 

Unite! Seed Fund – from an idea to an international project. Workshops for the Wrocław Tech community

A good idea is only the beginning. How can it be turned into an international project with real funding and partners from leading European universities?

We will look for answers to these questions at the workshop “Unite! Seed Fund – from an Idea to an International Project”, taking place on 23 January at Wrocław University of Science and Technology. The event is open to students, academic teachers, and researchers who plan to apply for a grant in the upcoming call. The application period opens on 20 January and runs until 20 March.

Unite! Seed Fund is one of the most accessible support instruments within the European University Alliance Unite!. Minimal formal requirements, a fast decision-making process, and a strong focus on innovation are its key features. During the meeting at WUST, participants will learn how to use this potential in practice—from the first idea, through team building, to drafting a proposal ready for further consultation.

The event will be opened by Prof. Renata Krzyżyńska, Vice-Rector for External Relations. The first part of the meeting will provide an introduction to the Seed Fund programme—its objectives, scope of support, and examples of projects already implemented within Unite!. This will be followed by a short Q&A session and networking over coffee.

The main part of the event will consist of parallel workshops tailored to three target groups. Students will focus on developing innovative, interdisciplinary initiatives—from technological projects and hackathons to social actions. Researchers will learn how to use the Seed Fund as a rapid proof of concept ahead of applying for a larger grant. Academic teachers will take part in the track “Educational Innovations with Unite! – from Idea to Implementation”, designed for those considering new courses, modules, COIL projects, micro-credentials, or summer schools delivered in international cooperation.

Unite! Seed Fund – from an Idea to an International Project

Workshops for students, researchers, and academic teachers

Date: 23 January 2026
Venue: Building D-20, 10:00–13:00
Registration: via online form

Programme:

10:00–10:30 Opening: What is the Unite! Seed Fund?
Prof. Renata Krzyżyńska, Vice-Rector for External Relations
– current programme objectives
– scope of support and types of funded projects
– examples of completed projects
– Q&A session (brief, general)

10:30–11:00 Networking and coffee break

11:00–13:00 Parallel workshops for students, academic teachers, and researchers

Pierwszy Nabór – Rozwijanie umiejętności badaczy na wszystkich etapach kariery

First Call for Proposals

Widening Training Series – Developing skills for researchers at all career stages

We would like to invite staff and faculty from all Unite! partner universities to participate as trainers, lecturers, and mentors to design the Widening Training Series for Researchers. Join us in shaping a practical, hands-on programme that not only enhances their skills but also builds concrete collaborations and long-term cooperation within the alliance.

Submit your ideas for training sessions (or only their parts) on selected topics, or help us identify practitioners and experts who are passionate about these themes and are ready to share their expertise and knowledge.

About the Widening Training Series

The Widening Training Series for Researchers is a joint programme of Unite!Widening. Its
goals are to:

  1. equip researchers (from early- to late-career) with advanced, practical knowledge on
    topics such as supervision, careers, research management, and collaboration;
  2. leverage the knowledge and experience of non-Widening universities;
  3. support researchers in Widening institutions (ULisboa and Wroclaw Tech in
    particular) through targeted trainings.
    The first trainings will focus on

Scientific focus areas

The Training Series is anchored in Unite!Widening’s four scientific focus areas. We therefore
particularly welcome training proposals that use concrete examples, data or cases from:

  • Health & Biotech
  • Urban & Resources Sustainability
  • Circular Economy & Materials
  • Digital & Autonomous Technologies
    Your session does not need to be limited to these fields, but using real examples from them is
    encouraged.

Why participate as a trainer?

  • Travel and accommodation costs are covered by Unite!Widening.
  • You expand your professional network across 9 universities.
  • You will be able to share your expertise and contribute to the community’s growth.
  • You receive support from the Widening team for designing your session (slides,
    structure, templates, hand-outs) and for on-site organisation.

What kind of sessions can you propose?

The target audience is researchers at all career stages from ULisboa and WrocławTech, as
well as.
other researchers from other Widening and Unite! institutions.
For these trainings, we are especially interested in:

  • Workshops with exercises and tools (templates, canvases, checklists)
  • Case-based sessions using real examples from your institution
  • Clinics where participants work on their own situations (e.g., supervision challenges,
    mobility cases, collaboration ideas)
  • Peer exchange formats (roundtables, good practice exchanges, role-playing)
    Each proposed session should be 3–6 hours (half or full day). Sessions can be co-designed
    and co-taught by trainers from different universities.

Who can propose a session?

  • Staff, faculty, and researchers from all Unite! partner universities.
  • We particularly welcome proposals involving at least one trainer from a non-Widening
    partner (TU Graz, TU Darmstadt, KTH, UPC, PoliTO, etc.).

More information: Programs and Training Description

Practical details

Funding: Travel and accommodation for trainers are covered by Unite!Widening

Working language: English

Format: on-site – in different locations (Barcelona, Lisbon, Wroclaw, etc…). The exact
location for each topic is specified below.

The duration of each training is 3 days (including your session and other modules)

Please send:

  • A session proposal (using the syllabus template),
  • A brief bio of the trainer
  • to: bartosz.stec@pwr.edu.pl
  • Deadline for proposals: 2 February 2026

Unite! Seed Fund 2026: Call opens on 20 January 2026

Get an early overview of the Unite! Seed Fund Call “Spring 2026”, which includes three funding lines: Student Activities, Teaching and Learning, and Research and PhD.

A new Unite! Seed Fund funding call will open on 20 January 2026. The call provides financial support for collaborations between Unite! partner universities, helping to initiate projects and place new or emerging collaborations on a strong and sustainable footing, with applications due by 20 March 2026.

Student activities

  • Objective: Start long-term collaborations between student associations and other student-centred organisations across the Unite! universities.
  • Available budget: Up to €20,000 per project, involving at least 2 Unite! universities.
  • How to find partners? Virtual matchmaking in early February 2026 (details will be included in the call document).
  • What is new? Only student associations and other student-centred organisations at the Unite! universities will be eligible to apply. Applications from individual students will not be accepted.
  • Deadline: The deadline for contacting the Unite! Student Liaison Officer at each participating university is 5 March 2026.

The deadline for submitting the full application is 20 March 2026.

Teaching & Learning

  • Objective: Support the creation of joint/collaborative educational offers with ECTS, with the potential for being scaled up into Joint Programmes. Applications must involve at least 3 Unite! universities and address at least one of the Unite! focus areas: Sustainable Energy; Artificial Intelligence; Industry 4.0; Entrepreneurship; Engineering Biology (and Biotechnology); Space; Cybersecurity; and Sustainable Cities & Water.
  • Available budget: Between €10,000 and €80,000 per project, depending on the project goals and the number of Unite! partners involved.
  • How to find partners? Virtual matchmaking in early February 2026 (details will be included in the call document).
  • What is new? Applications aiming at the creation of joint teaching offers must include letters of commitment from all departments/schools involved, confirming that the project outcomes are to be devised as long-term educational offers fully integrated in local curricula.
  • Deadline: The deadline for submitting the full application is 20 March 2026.

Research & PhD

  • Objective: Start new research collaborations and/or PhD offers between at least 3 Unite! universities and support joint applications for larger third-party funding. Applications must address at least one of the Unite! focus areas: Sustainable Energy; Artificial Intelligence; Industry 4.0; Entrepreneurship; Engineering Biology (and Biotechnology); Space; Cybersecurity; and Sustainable Cities & Water.
  • Available budget: Between €10,000 and €80,000 per project, depending on the project goals and the number of Unite! partners involved.
  • How to find partners? Virtual matchmaking in early February 2026 (details will be included in the call document).
  • What is new? For the programme option “Exploring” (with a budget of €10,000 per project), applications from Early Career Researchers will be preferred.
  • Deadline: The deadline for submitting the full application is 20 March 2026.

More information

  • Previously funded projects may be explored here

Grenoble launches call for international guest professorships and visiting scientists

The Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA) has officially opened its internal call IRGA – Initiatives de Recherche Grenoble Alpes, which includes a dedicated scheme for hosting international researchers for short stays.

Following the success of the Unite! Research School in Autrans, several participants expressed interest in returning to Grenoble as visiting professors or visiting scientists. The Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA) has now launched its internal IRGA call – Initiatives de Recherche Grenoble Alpes – offering a dedicated programme for hosting international researchers on short-term visits.

Who can apply?

Although the programme is designed for international academics, applications must be submitted internally by a permanent UGA staff member (a researcher, teacher-researcher, or research engineer with a PhD) affiliated with a UGA research unit.

The “Accueil de scientifiques invités internationaux” scheme specifically targets academics currently employed at an institution outside France. Interested candidates should first contact their potential host in Grenoble — for example, colleagues met during the Research School — as the UGA host must act as the project leader.

What funding is available?

The programme supports 1–2-month stays, in one or two periods of at least one month each. Visits may combine research with teaching or training activities where relevant.

Eligible costs include:

  • Living and local expenses (daily allowance, accommodation, and local transport), according to UGA rules.
  • Travel costs covered by a fixed lump sum of €500 or €1,000, depending on the country of origin.

When to apply?

Proposals can be submitted at any time via the UGA DEPOSIBUS platform. Evaluation and funding decisions are made in several selection rounds, with the next deadlines:

  • 10 December 2025 (12:00)
  • 15 February 2026 
  • 15 May 2026 
  • 15 November 2026 (12:00)

UGA advises aiming for the first deadline for better chances of selection.

Wrocław Tech Launches the UNITE! Widening Digital Campus

Wrocław University of Science and Technology Launches the UNITE! Widening Digital Campus

On 21 November 2025, Wrocław Tech will host the Digital Campus Presentation, an event that will officially inaugurate the UNITE! Widening Digital Campus – a shared European virtual space connecting universities, researchers, students, and external partners across Europe.

The UNITE! Widening Digital Campus initiative aims to build a collaborative network between academia and industry while developing modern tools to support innovation and technology transfer.

During the event, the AGORA portal – a joint achievement of the universities within the alliance – will be presented. The platform collects data that facilitates partnerships between research institutions and companies, showcasing, among other things, selected research offers from laboratories as well as profiles of organizations engaged in technology transfer and innovation development. Participants will also have the opportunity to speak with the creators of the platform, who will join the event virtually.

The program will include presentations from representatives of Wrocław’s business sector, who will share their experiences of collaborating with universities and propose how UNITE! tools can more effectively support entrepreneurs and stimulate science–business cooperation.

Event details:

  • Date: Friday, 21 November 2025, 10:00–12:30

  • Venue: Building D-21 (Bibliotech), Room 201, pl. Grunwaldzki 11, Wrocław

  • Language: English

  • Format: Hybrid

The AGORA portal is available at:

AGORA PLATFORM

The detailed program of the meeting is available on the AGORA platformand and under the  following link.

To participate in the event, please register at:

REGISTRATION

join us!

Launching the Unite! Networking Hub Session Series

 

We are pleased to announce the very first session hosted within the Unite! Networking Hub, a dynamic space for colleagues to connect, share expertise, and grow together.

Autumn 2025 Programme — Kick-off

The inaugural session, “Communication & AI: Understand, Adapt, Innovate”, invites both communication experts and non-experts from the Unite! alliance to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the field of communication. Together, we will discuss concrete opportunities, challenges, and the evolving skills needed to adapt to this transformation. The session aims to provide inspiration, share experiences, and spark new ideas on how AI can support and enhance our daily communication practices. We warmly invite all Unite! faculty and staff to join us for this exciting first step in building a vibrant community of exchange and collaboration.

Upcoming sessions will spotlight a wide range of topics designed to inspire, inform, and engage.

Session 1 | Communication and AI: Understand, Adapt, Innovate

This session brings together communication experts and non-experts from the Unite! alliance to explore how AI is transforming communication. We’ll dive into opportunities, challenges, and the skills needed to adapt—sharing insights and sparking fresh ideas on how AI can enhance everyday practices.

Hosted by Stephane Boivin, Grenoble INP – UGA

  • Date: 21 October 2025
  • Time: 13:00 to 14:00  (CET)

Session 2 | Community Building at our Universities: Sharing Initiatives and Experiences

Wroclaw Tech will share real examples of how they’ve built a stronger sense of community on campus—boosting belonging, collaboration, and engagement among staff and faculty. After the presentation, it’s your turn: bring your stories, ideas, and best practices so we can learn from one another and explore fresh ways to live the spirit of Unite! in academia.

Hosted by Aleksandra Tomaszewska, Wroclaw Tech

  • Date: 18 November 2025
  • Time: 13:00 to 14:00  (CET)

Session 3 | Large Online Courses: Practicalities, Student Engagement and Workload

This session explores best practices in online teaching. We’ll discuss how to design flexible courses that students value, and share strategies for keeping large groups engaged and motivated. Academic staff teaching—or planning to teach—online courses are invited to exchange experiences and learn what works well across our universities.

Hosted by Anna Klemettinen, Aalto

  • Date: 16 December 2025
  • Time: 13:00 to 14:00  (CET)

Host a Networking Hub session 

Do you have a topic you would like to bring to the attention of colleagues across Europe? A challenge your team is working on? The Networking Hub is open to all faculty and staff from Unite! universities, offering you the opportunity to host your own session. We are continuously looking for new hosts who can inspire dialogue, share experiences, and foster collaboration across our alliance.

 

Submit your idea through the Call for Proposals form. All submissions will be reviewed by the organising team, and selected hosts will receive guidance and support in planning and leading their session.

What is the Unite! Networking Hub?

The Unite! Networking Hub is a virtual space designed for academic and administrative staff from Unite! universities. It’s more than just a networking event, it’s a collaborative hub where colleagues come together to connect and engage with peers facing similar challenges, share best practices and tools, exchange experiences and ideas, and foster a strong cross-institutional community spirit. Whether you’re looking to solve a problem, showcase an initiative, or simply talk about your day-to-day work with someone who understands, the Networking Hub is for you.

 

Find out more about ways to contribute and all upcoming events on Unite! Networking Hub

 

For any questions, contact the Unite! Networking Hub team at unite-networking-hub@pwr.edu.pl