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Unite!Energy 3rd Annual Conference comes to Darmstadt

The Unite!Energy 3rd Annual Conference in Darmstadt brings together early-career researchers and experts to exchange knowledge on 26-27 November. Registration is now open!

Sustainable energy, research and gender-responsive STEM education take centre stage in Darmstadt on 26–27 November 2026. The programme will feature scientific presentations, a poster session and interactive workshops on gender-responsive STEM education. A dedicated session on gender in research and education will bring together female professors, researchers and educators to exchange experiences, best practices and perspectives on fostering diversity and inclusion across Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

For students and presenters: Share and explore sustainable energy research

Students and researchers interested in sustainable energy are invited to take part in the conference and explore current scientific results, developments and innovations in the field. Researchers also have the opportunity to share their latest scientific results with the community.

Participation in the conference is free of charge. Meals during the event will be provided by the organisers. Travel and accommodation expenses are not covered.

Registration is now open and must be completed by 15 October 2026: https://forms.gle/RrPiznB9kUGPE52y6

For professors, researchers and administrative staff: Contribute an activity

Professors, researchers and administrative staff are invited to propose and lead activities as part of the Unite!Energy 3rd Annual Conference.

Proposals can contribute to the conference themes of sustainable energy research and innovation, gender-responsive research and education in STEM, or interdisciplinary approaches connecting sustainability, education and inclusion.

Funding is available to support selected activities, depending on their relevance and feasibility.

Proposals for activities must be submitted by 30 September 2026: https://forms.gle/mipHEDNx6H5sFhiF8

More information

For questions, please contact the organising team at unite.energy@upc.edu or unite-energy@tu-darmstadt.de

Key dates

  • 30 September 2026: Deadline for activity proposals
  • 15 October 2026: Deadline for pre-registration
  • 26–27 November 2026: Unite!Energy 3rd Annual Conference in Darmstadt

Better PhDs, Stronger Mentors: Unite!Widening Workshops in Wroclaw

In October Wrocław Tech will host 3-day trainings dedicated to early-stage researchers and supervisors. Both trainings will be a great opportunity for exchanging experiences and knowledge with representatives of the Unite! universities.

Onboarding Early-Stage Researchers – training for PhD students

Hosted at Wrocław University of Science and Technology, this 3-day in-person training supports early-stage researchers in taking their first structured steps into the PhD journey, in continuity with the Unite!Widening capacity-building actions launched in Autrans (Grenoble). Working in a small, international group, participants explore one guiding question: how to navigate your research career?

A core component of the training is the onboarding of new PhD candidates:

  • Participants explore how to co-create individual development plans, set clear expectations, and establish productive communication patterns from day one.
  • Dedicated sessions focus on giving constructive feedback on drafts, presentations, and project progress, with specific attention to balancing structure and autonomy so that researchers can grow into independent thinkers.
  • In parallel, the training addresses how to support career development by identifying transferable skills, discussing diverse career paths both in and beyond academia, and encouraging strategic networking.

Through interactive workshops, self-reflection exercises and peer feedback, participants refine their research question, map potential supervisors and collaborators, and sketch realistic milestones for the first years of their doctorate. The “lunch-to-lunch” format combines short inputs, hands-on exercises, a study visit in the Wrocław research and innovation ecosystem, and informal networking moments.

The training is aimed at young researchers, preferably PhD candidates, with reserved places for ULisboa and Wrocław Tech (6 each), 1–2 participants from each other Unite! university, and 4 from other Widening institutions. Participation is free of charge.

The training will take place on 21–23 October 2026 in Wrocław.

Registration is open until 13 September. The priority in the recruitment process is given to the PhD students participating in the Unite.Widening Programme.

More information and link on the AGORA platform.

Training Supervisors for PhD Collaborations – training for supervisors

This 3-day in-person training is dedicated to supervisors who guide PhD students and early-stage researchers, further developing the supervisory dimension highlighted in earlier Unite!Widening initiatives such as the “Building Research Communities” training in Autrans. The programme focuses on how to effectively onboard new PhD candidates, co-create individual development plans, and build productive, trust-based supervisory relationships across institutions and national systems.

  • The programme gathers supervisors from Unite! universities and other Widening institutions to exchange practices and reflect on their role in fostering high-quality doctoral research.
  • Through case discussions and peer learning, participants address typical supervisory challenges, including aligning expectations, dealing with delays, and co-supervision across institutions and countries.
  • Participants work through real supervisory cases, sharing approaches to constructive feedback, researcher well-being, and diverse career paths. Sessions also address psychologically safe research environments and international collaboration.
  • The “lunch-to-lunch” 3-day format combines expert inputs, interactive workshops, a study visit and networking.

The training is open to supervisors at any level, with 6 places for ULisboa, 6 for Wrocław Tech, 1–2 per other Unite! university, and 4 for other Widening institutions. Participation is free of charge.

The training will take place on 21–23 October 2026 in Wrocław.

Registration is open until 13 September. The priority in the recruitment process is given to the supervisors of the PhD students participating in the Unite.Widening Programme.

More information and link on the AGORA platform.

Workshop Series on University-Industry Cooperation – 24 June 2026

We invite you to participate in 4 workshops dedicated to the challenges of cooperation between universities and industry, which will take place on 24 June 2026. The workshops will be led by representatives of both academia and business. Practical experiences will be shared by PhD students, entrepreneurs, and special guests: experts from Polish nuclear sector. Each workshop is addressed to a different target group: we welcome Master’s students and PhD students interested in cooperation with business, as well as researchers. The workshops will be conducted in an interactive format, either on-site or online, and in Polish or English.

To participate in a selected workshop, registration is required via the link.

Workshop 1: Conducting qualitative research in social sciences in non-academic organisations – challenges and chances

  • For whom: Master’s students, PhD students and early-career researchers interested in applying qualitative research methods outside academia
  • Time: 24.06.2026, 9.00-12.15
  • Venue: Room 201, Bibliotech Building (D-21)
  • Language: English/Polish
  • Description:

The workshop will discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with conducting research outside the university environment – in local governments and public institutions, businesses, non-governmental organisations, and other settings where research objectives often intersect with practical needs and constraints. Participants will gain an understanding of how qualitative research can support understanding, decision-making processes, and social change in contemporary organisations.

Moderator:

Alicja Krawczyńska – PhD, an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Management of Wrocław University of Science and Technology, project manager and researcher combining the worlds of academia, business and culture. She specialises in the use of gamification and game-based methods in culture and education and delivers training programmes for cultural professionals.


Workshop 2: The art of preparing, starting and moving forward cooperation with Industry 

  • For whom: Master’s students and PhD students.
  • Time: 24.06.2026, 9:00-12:15
  • Venue: Room 102, Bibliotech Building (D-21)
  • Language: Polish/English
  • Description:

A practical workshop on preparing for cooperation between academia and industry and on the first steps in establishing such relationships. The workshop will be moderated by Bartosz Stec and Honorata Poturaj, who will share their experiences from the perspective of PhD students at Wrocław University of Science and Technology, being aware of both the challenges and the opportunities associated with the career in academia.

Workshop 3: Challenges of Conducting Research Outside the Academic Environment and Abroad (Online)

  • From whom: Master’s students considering starting a PhD, and early-career researchers planning cooperation with industry or abroad.
  • Date: 24.06.2026, 13:15 -16:30
  • Venue: Online
  • Language: Polish
  • Description:

The workshop will begin with a panel discussion featuring Łukasz Tyńc (entrepreneur) and PhD students who also work in business: Tymon Marchwicki, Piotr Bonarski, and Krzysztof Huńka. This will be followed by presentations from PhD students participating in the doctoral programme who will share their experiences of conducting scientific research in cooperation with industry and in institutions abroad.

Workshop 4: How to Prepare and Start Cooperation with Industry?

  • For whom: Early-career researchers who already have an idea for cooperation with business or are looking for one.
  • Date: 24.06.2026, 13:15-16:30
  • Venue: Room 201, Bibliotech Building (D-21)
  • Language: Polish/English
  • Description:

A highly interactive session combining practical insights, discussion, and hands-on exercises. Together with the participants, the moderators will explore how to create a cooperation offer that is genuinely attractive to business partners and what to focus on during the early stages of building partnerships with industry. By the end of the workshop, participants will leave with concrete next steps and a tailored plan for engaging with industry partners.

Moderators:

Tomasz Andreasik – an Expert in the Program Management Division at Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe. He has extensive managerial experience gained as Managing Director of an international industrial company, as well as through the delivery of international business, organizational, and IT projects. He is also the author of project management training programmes used in more than one hundred countries worldwide.

Marcin Guzik – Director of the Program Management Division at Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe, where he is responsible for the development and operation of the programme management system supporting the construction of Poland’s first nuclear power plant, as well as for coordinating key programme delivery processes. A graduate of the Faculty of Computer Science and Management at Wrocław University of Science and Technology, he has spent many years advising organizations on project management and organizational transformation.

 

IC Design Fundamentals Course

This Master’s (and Doctoral) course provides an introduction to silicon-based microelectronic systems, from the raw materials used in semiconductor fabrication to the design of integrated circuits. Students will explore the physical and electrical properties that make silicon the dominant material in the semiconductor industry, alongside key fabrication steps, structural elements, and the manufacturing challenges involved in integrated circuit production. The course is developed within the GreenChips-EDU project, a European Union initiative, and integrates a sustainability-oriented module focused on circular semiconductor manufacturing, responsible material sourcing, and low-impact design methodologies. During the course, students are encouraged to consider the environmental footprint of wafer processing, material selection, and chip packaging, while introducing strategies for energy-efficient circuit design and sustainable production workflows across the ASIC design flow.

Format: The course is held weekly during the winter term, and the professor will share a Zoom or Webex link in advance.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of the unit, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the main structural elements found in silicon microelectronic devices.
  • Name the main fabrication steps in silicon microelectronics and explain the purpose of each.
  • Identify undesired effects in silicon fabrication, such as bird’s beak and lateral underdiffusion, and explain their impact on device geometry and performance.
  • Differentiate between common silicon fabrication processes, such as CMOS, BiCMOS, SOI, and others, and identify their key structural and functional properties.
  • Analyse the impact of external factors (e.g., temperature) and intrinsic device dimensions (e.g., channel width and length) on transistor performance. 
  • Identify foundational digital circuit structures and explain their transistor-level implementation and operation. 
  • Analyse how process variations and operating conditions, such as temperature and supply voltage, affect circuit performance, and identify factors influencing power consumption.

For more info check the official Unite! website

21 Day Challenge 2nd edition | Small Steps, Meaningful Change

We are launching the second GEDI (Gender, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) challenge. Two years after the March 2024 edition, this is a new opportunity for both new students and those who missed the first call.

Two years on (it was March 2024) and as we approach the conclusion of Unite! project, which brought together nine partner universities to work on and reflect even upon GEDI (Gender, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) issues, we are offering a second edition of the challenge: for those who were unable to take part at the time, and for those who were not yet at university.

We would like to remind everyone that the concept of the 21 days comes from the world of plastic surgery; in fact, it takes this number of days for a change to become routine, or at least normal, in our daily lives, just as a new appearance does for those who have undergone plastic surgery.

Inspired by this concept, we invite you to join us for this second edition of the 21 Day Challenge 2026, a collective journey to deepen our understanding of diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

From 8 to 28 June 2026, you will be guided through daily reflections and practical activities designed to help you better understand our society, explore different perspectives, and reflect on the role each of us plays in creating more inclusive spaces.

Each week, you will complete a series of engaging tasks focused on raising awareness and encouraging personal reflection. Every day, a new topic will be introduced, supported by a variety of resources so you can choose the format that works best for you and explore each theme at your own pace.

This is more than just a challenge. It is an opportunity to learn, reflect, and contribute to building stronger dialogue and greater understanding within our community.

Register here via Metacampus

Tri-City SLW Hackathon – Crafting Future Cities Hack the city

Tri-City SLW Hackathon – Crafting Future Cities: Stockholm – KTH | Lisbon  – ULisboa | Wroclaw – WroclawTech. Designing inclusive, smart and nature-Integrated urban environments together

Cities today face intersecting challenges: climate pressure, social fragmentation, car-dominated infrastructure, data overload, and widening inequalities in access to high-quality public space. Streets, squares and transit hubs are too often designed for speed, consumption and traffic efficiency rather than for wellbeing, connection and ecological resilience.

The Tri-City SLW Hackathon – Crafting Future Cities responds to these challenges by creating a  space for experimentation, collaboration and applied innovation.

This hackathon is a two-day, international innovation challenge under UNITE! Widening project, and is organised by:

  • KTH Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)
  • Universidade de Lisboa (ULisboa)
  • Wrocław University of Science and Technology (WroclawTech)

This 48-hour hybrid innovation will take place on May 21-22 and will bring together students, researchers, professionals and engaged citizens to rethink public space as a living, shared and regenerative commons, to design and prototype solutions that advance more sustainable, inclusive, and human-centred cities. It combines: Hackathon in hybrid format at KTH, ULisboa and WroclawTech.

Why Participate?

  • Work in international teams
  • Prototype real urban solutions
  • Receive mentoring from experts
  • Present to an international jury
  • Compete for travel and presentation opportunities
  • Receive an official international participation certificate
For more info and registration details CLIK here.

Facilitating Change

This course equips you with the knowledge and tools to drive successful organisational transformations while fostering a healthy work-life culture.

Through live online lectures and interactive pair assignments, you’ll explore the academic theory of change management as well as apply that theory to your own organisational contexts.

Key Topics

  • How does organisational change develop? And what does it require?
  • What differentiates buzzwords like Lean, Agile, and Design Thinking?
  • Learn to use tools and frameworks to clarify the transformation objective
  • Understand meta-skills and embrace the art of facilitation

By the end of this course, you’ll be ready to lead with confidence — driving change that lasts.

Teaching Period: 22.4.–27.5.2026

Lectures: On Wednesdays 16:15-18:00 (EEST Finnish Time), starting 22.4.

Language: English

The course consists of live lectures held in Zoom and weekly participation in online pair exercises, which are scheduled independently with your pair. To pass the course, you’ll need to take part in all lectures and pair exercises.

Series of specialised online lectures for Doctoral Students

The Unite! Doctoral School is organising a series of specialised online lectures focusing on recent advances and research trends in three priority areas: artificial intelligence, energy, and Industry 4.0. Registration for these sessions, led by experts from Unite! partner universities, remains open until the end of March.

What was recently regarded as the realm of futuristic speculation has now become an integral part of the research and technological landscape. In response to these contemporary challenges, the Unite! Doctoral School organises a series of online lectures focusing on artificial intelligence, energy, and Industry 4.0.

Artificial Intelligence

This module, dedicated to the latest trends in AI, explores the internal mechanics of modern systems: from optimisation and advanced reasoning methods to error detection and machine learning under data-constrained conditions. It is designed for those seeking to understand AI beyond a purely functional, tool-based level. Key topics include combinatorial optimisation and the shift from intuitive methods to precise models based on variable relationship analysis, as well as learning protocols for limited datasets.

Click here for more information.

Energy

This offering is intended for those who wish to understand the energy transition not merely as a concept, but as a tangible and complex engineering process. The lectures provide an overview of key low-emission solutions—such as solar and wind energy, hydrogen, energy storage, and nuclear power—with a focus on their integration into complex systems. Participants will also examine the role of system flexibility, infrastructural constraints, and socio-economic drivers. Furthermore, the program covers cryogenic technologies utilized in future energy systems and the challenges facing global energy supply chains, specifically within the context of Arctic regions.

CLICK here for more information.

Industry 4.0

The Industry module focuses on the practical dimensions of Industry 4.0 and modern manufacturing systems. The curriculum includes topics related to additive manufacturing –ranging from novel processes and materials to applications in high-demand sectors such as aviation and aerospace. Participants will explore real-world implementations of Industry 4.0 solutions, including the use of advanced data and signal analysis for machine condition monitoring and fault detection. A core component of the course is AI-based decision support systems used in production planning, inventory management, and supply chain coordination.

CLICK for more information.

Key information: 

  • Format: Series of online lectures across three thematic modules
  • Registration deadline: 31 March, 2026
  • Target audience: Doctoral students
  • Duration: April–June 2026

     

    Detailed programme and registration: available via Metacampus

Online Language and Cultural Competence Courses

Study languages, build your global competence, and make new friends by joining an online language and culture course with students from other Unite! universities across Europe.

Linguistic and cultural diversity are at the heart of Unite! ’s approach to global competence. Global competence means your ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with people from different backgrounds. It is increasingly recognised as an essential skill for today’s graduates.

Cultural diversity also gives you the chance to learn from others. By exchanging perspectives, you can discover new ideas and fresh solutions to shared challenges.

Some examples of the language and global competence courses Unite! offers:

These online courses are open to all students enrolled at any of the Unite! partner universities. Click on the link below to see the list of current courses and links to register.

Trainings in AI, research data management, research ethics and more

Join Aalto University’s Data Agents and Aalto Open Research Network for open-to-all training. Lecturers include our Data Agents, legal counsels, Research Software Engineers (RSEs), and guest experts. Register now!

The webinar series includes topics such as:

The trainings are aimed at students, researchers and university service staff.

We encourage you to actively participate, pose questions to our experts, and contribute to the discussion. While some sessions may feature specific information regarding Aalto researchers, the fundamental principles presented are often universally applicable.

Join the conversation – we’re excited to see you in the spring training sessions!

For recordings of our webinars, head to the YouTube channel. There you will also find links to the slides in the video descriptions. If you have any questions, please contact researchdata@aalto.fi.