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EULiST Blended Intensive Program “Point Clouds for Society: Cultural Heritage, Infrastructure, and Environment”, Organised by NTUA, TUW, STU, Spring 2026

11/11/2025

March 4 to April 27, 2026 – Online and Onsite in Athens, NTUA

Within the framework of the Alliance EULiST “European Universities Linking Society and Technology”, the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), organizes in cooperation with the Technische Universität Wien (TUW) and the Slovak University of Technology, Bratislava (STU) a Blended Intensive Program (BIP) with the title “POINT CLOUDS FOR SOCIETY: Cultural Heritage, Infrastructure, and Environment”.

The call for applications is now launched, addressed to the students of the EULiST Universities.

TOPICS ADDRESSED

Participating academics and teaching staff members will share, as lecturers and mentors, best practices and methodologies for the acquisition, processing, and application of 3D point clouds in diverse domains such as Cultural Heritage Documentation, Infrastructure Monitoring, and Environmental Analysis. Key topics include photogrammetry and laser scanning techniques, geodetic control and data integration, scan-to-BIM and digital twins, as well as SLAM and UAV-based LiDAR applications. The program promotes sustainable digital practices in line with SDG 9 and SDG 11, contributing to smart and resilient societies within the EULiST alliance.

PARTICIPATION PROFILE

The BIP Program is addressed to undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD students from all EULiST Universities, who are interested in 3D technologies and their applications in Cultural Heritage, Infrastructure, and Environmental monitoring. Eligible fields of study include Geomatics, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Architecture, Computer Science, and related disciplines.

Students are expected to demonstrate motivation for interdisciplinary collaboration, a basic understanding of spatial data or 3D modelling. Proficiency in English (min. B1) is required. (min. B1).

STRUCTURE

Action 1: Online Lectures: Wednesdays March 4, 11, 18, 2026 14:00–17:00 CEST
Action 2: Onsite Workshops | Athens NTUA: Monday April 20 until Monday April 27, 2026
Action 3: Online Project Presentation: May 2026

CONTENT – LEARNING OUTCOMES

Action 1 includes online lectures by academics and teaching staff from the co-organizing universities on 3D point cloud generation methods, photogrammetry, laser scanning, and geodetic principles for data referencing.

Action 2 consists of onsite workshops and demonstrations at NTUA campus. Students will apply point clouds in real world contexts, including cultural heritage sites and sustainable environments, focusing on data acquisition, registration, and visualization using terrestrial, mobile, and aerial systems, and environmental modelling.

Action 3 includes online project presentations and assessment.

Students will work collaboratively with experts in the field of geomatics, digital documentation, and sustainable infrastructure. Participants will acquire practical and analytical skills in 3D spatial data handling, learn how to apply modern tools for digital twin creation, and develop interdisciplinary competences linking technology, environment, and cultural heritage in line with the EULiST vision.

ECTS

Upon successful completion of the BIP Program, students will receive 4 ECTS and Certificate of attendance from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA).

SUPPORT

For the onsite component, participating students from the EULiST Universities will receive support from their home institutions, in accordance with Erasmus+ regulations, while free meals and local transportation will be provided by the organizing University (NTUA).

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS – CRITERIA

✓ Certificate of studies

Undergraduate after the 2nd year of studies / postgraduate
GPA and field of study will be considered

✓ English language proficiency (min. B1 level)

✓ Accreditation according to home institution requirements

✓ Curriculum vitae

✓ Letter of intent

IMPORTANT DATES

November 10, 2025: BIP “Point Clouds for Society” announcement

December 31, 2025: Deadline for student applications

January 19, 2026: Notification of student selected results

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Contact: eulist@mail.ntua.gr

NTUA BIP Coordinator: Prof. Efi Dimopoulou – efi@survey.ntua.gr

Online Application Form: https://forms.gle/BH8noEpxp5c34Wgv7

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Hybrid Course: Instructor Track – Introduction to the Julia Programming Language and Open Source Development, offered by LUH, March 2026

04/11/2025 Deadline: February 22, 2026

Course Title: Instructor Track – Introduction to the Julia Programming Language and Open Source Development
Offered by: Leibniz University Hannover (LUH)
Course Type: Hybrid learning
Language: English
ECTS: 6
Target Group: Master students
Participation Limit: 25

Course Overview

Are you interested in programming and open-source development, but have little prior experience? This module is designed for students from all disciplines—whether you are a biologist, physicist, economist, or from another field. In a collaborative, problem-oriented environment, you will work in teams on real software projects using the Julia programming language, with a strong focus on open source and open science practices.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module, participants will have gained the skills to:

Write programs in Julia programming language
Read and analyze code from diverse sources
Effectively use version control to enhance the robustness and reproducibility of their computational work
Gain experience in teaching and leadership skills

Prerequisites

No strict requirements; prior programming experience is strongly recommended.

Course Schedule

Winter Term 2025/26 – Full-Day Block Course:

09–13 March 2026, 09:00–17:00
16–20 March 2026, 09:00–17:00

Summer Term 2026 – Team Track (Instructor Role):

4 weeks in August/September 2026, half-day sessions

Study Performance

Participation in the 2-week full-day winter block course
Acting as an instructor in the summer Team Track
Project presentation

Registration

Register via Stud.IP
Registration deadline: 22 February 2026

Contact

Dr. Simon Christ
📧 christ@cell.uni-hannover.de

EULiST Task Group 2.1 Seminar on the European Digital Campus

04/11/2025

From October 6 to 8, 2025, Institut Mines-Télécom (IMT) hosted the Task Group 2.1 seminar of the EULiST Work Package 2 – Digital Campus, on its Palaiseau and Évry campuses. Bringing together representatives from ten European partner universities, the event provided an opportunity to review progress on the joint project and to further develop a shared vision for the digital interoperability of institutions.

Discussions focused

on strategic topics such as the Digital Campus Course Catalog, the Student Dashboard, the integration of AI, and technologies for interoperability between systems.

EULiST : building a shared and interoperable digital campus

The sessions included demonstrations, discussions, and experience sharing, with a view to the imminent launch of the first version of the Course Catalog and associated digital services.

A European dynamic to respond to major challenges

These three days were marked by a strong collaborative dynamic, team spirit, and constructive exchanges, as participants explored the IMT campuses and contributed to shaping the next steps of the EULiST Digital Campus. The meeting fully reflected EULiST’s mission — to connect science, society, and technology in support of digital and sustainable transitions, emphasizing diversity and complementarity among European regions.

Scientific Writing Workshop (English) at TUW, 21 & 23 January 2026

03/11/2025

TU Wien warmly invites the EULiST PhD students to attend the 2-day Workshop “Scientific writing” to be held in-person:

When: Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 10:00 – 17:00 & Friday, January 23, 2026, 10:00 – 17:00
Where: TUW Premises, Resselgasse 4 Vortragsraum TUW Library, 1040, Vienna
Trainer: Prof. Wilfred van der Wiel

This two-day Workshop is designed to develop your writing skills and develop confidence in writing for scientific journals. Focus will be given on how to create your manuscript outline, how to structure your paper and the information that belongs into each section of a paper. You will be given insight on how to communicate your research results in an understandable and conclusive manner. Furthermore, the writing style as well as the manuscript preparation for submission will be discussed. Finally, you will be introduced into the concepts of Research Data Management as well as Scientific Conduct and Research Integrity.

In order to apply the principles taught in a pragmatic way, all participants are required to prepare an Abstract and Introduction of a (fictitious) paper after the end of the 1st Workshop Day. These assignments will then be discussed on the 2nd Workshop Day.

Availability: 5 places for PhD students of EULiST partner universities

Registrations by e-mail at: tuwdoc@tuwien.ac.at

Registration deadline: November 30

Please note that TUW only covers the coffee breaks and lunch. Travel and accommodation expenses are NOT covered by TUW.

Academic Life Coaching (English): Workshop at TUW, 29 & 30 January 2026

03/11/2025

TU Wien warmly invites the EULiST PhD students to attend the 2-day Workshop “Academic Life Coaching” to be held in-person:

When: Thursday, January 29, 2026, 10:00 – 17:00 & Friday, January 30, 2026, 10:00 – 17:00
Where: TUW Premises, Karlsplatz 13 AD0117 Seminar Room 1040, Vienna
Trainer: Aggeliki Giouroudi
Topic: Methods Competence

Academic Life Coaching focuses on helping doctoral students navigate the challenges of academic life, fostering both personal and professional growth. It involves guiding individuals in setting and achieving their academic and career goals, improving time management, building resilience, and enhancing overall well-being. The coach supports doctoral students in balancing their research with personal life, overcoming stress, and developing effective communication and decision-making skills. The aim is to empower individuals to thrive in their academic journey while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Availability: 5 places for PhD students of EULiST partner universities

Registrations by e-mail at: tuwdoc@tuwien.ac.at

Registration deadline: November 30

Please note that TUW only covers the coffee breaks and lunch. Travel and accommodation expenses are NOT covered by TUW.

Webinar Series: Professional Faculty Development | Innovative Teaching and Learning within the EULiST Alliance

01/11/2025

We are delighted to invite you to our new Webinar Series on Professional Faculty Development, organised by the Task Group 3.2 “Innovative Teaching and Learning”.
This series is designed for educators who wish to enhance their teaching practice, explore innovative methodologies, and engage their students more effectively.

What to Expect:

Explore Innovative Learning Strategies: Discover new trends and techniques that can make your teaching more dynamic and impactful.
Enhance Your Teaching Methodologies: Learn how to address diverse learning styles and foster inclusive and supportive learning environments.
Collaborate and Connect: Network with colleagues from across the EULiST Alliance, exchange experiences, and share best practices.
Gain Expert Insights: Benefit from the expertise of experienced speakers offering practical advice, tools, and inspiration for your professional growth.

Upcoming Sessions:

26 November 2025, 1:30–3:00 PM
Nudge-Based Teaching: Enhancing Student Motivation and Self-Awareness
Jarmila Blahová, Slovak University of Technology
28 January 2026, 1:30–3:30 PM
Who We Are – Teacher Identity and the Ideal Self
Colin Mackenzie, Institut Mines-Télécom
25 February 2026, 1:30–3:00 PM
(Re)Designing Your Course with Open Science: How to Use and Create Freely Licensed Materials for Digital and International Teaching
Deborah Sielert (TIB, Leibniz University Hannover), Dr. Lena Greinke (Leibniz University Hannover)

Participation:
Participation in the webinars is free of charge. Registration is required — access details will be provided after registration.

Register here

Delegations from LUT and IMT visit STU in Bratislava

29/10/2025

In September and October 2025, the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava (STU) had the pleasure of welcoming delegations from Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT) and Institut Mines-Télécom (IMT), as part of the ongoing collaboration within the EULiST Alliance. These visits offered valuable opportunities to strengthen academic partnerships, exchange institutional expertise and future collaboration.

LUT visited STU to explore opportunities for cooperation

LUT visited STU on October 2 to focus on opportunities within the Faculty of Civil Engineering. The visit was part of a broader tour of the Central European region, which also included meetings with partner universities TU Wien and Brno University of Technology. The delegation met with STU counterparts to exchange insights on curriculum development, department structure, and research priorities. The visit also included presentations on STU’s work in the field and discussions around possible areas of collaboration.

“Our Finnish partners gained information about our study system, the structure of our study programs, subjects, and areas of research. Although LUT University does not currently offer studies in the field of civil engineering, representatives of both institutions have already identified areas of overlap in research, which represents potential for future cooperation”.

~ prof. Ing. Katarína Gajdošová, PhD., Vice-dean of the Faculty of Civil Engineering

Institut Mines-Télécom made two visits to STU

The first IMT visit, from September 9 to 11, centered on exploring research synergies and academic cooperation. The delegation toured STU’s facilities, met with faculty members, and identified potential topics for joint research projects and doctoral supervision. Discussions also touched on the idea of launching an international Master’s programme.

The second IMT visit took place on October 15 and 16, with a group of 11 participants. On the first day, the delegation visited key faculties in Bratislava, including Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering and Information Technology. Then they spent the second day in Trnava at the Faculty of Materials Science and Technology, concluding the trip with a city tour. The agenda covered a broad range of research topics from materials and production systems to ICT and industrial risks. It highlighted interest in joint projects, European funding opportunities, and academic exchanges.

The visit, which took place in a friendly and positive atmosphere, provided an opportunity to establish new contacts and strengthen existing ties between the two institutions. The identified thematic overlaps and inspiring discussions also created an excellent basis for further deepening cooperation.

~ Ing. Libor Ďuriška, PhD., Vice-dean of the Faculty of Materials Science and Technology

These visits exemplify the active collaboration taking place within the EULiST Alliance and reflect the shared ambition of the partner institutions to build long-term, impactful partnerships across both education and research.

EULiST Art Lunch: A digital lecture for the lunch break, Organised by LUH, November & December 2025

24/10/2025

Art fulfils high aesthetic demands and yet has always also fulfilled other functions, including, for example, representative stagings or religious rituals. The Art Lunch lecture series focuses on how to recognise and explore art, why you should look at it and what exactly you can learn from it.

Every week at lunchtime, a work of art is presented in all its facets in 30 minutes. A chronological order or treatment according to genre will be avoided; instead, the Art Lunch will focus on the diversity of artistic production. It could be a cycle of paintings by a contemporary artist, but also a medieval carved altar by an unknown Lower Rhine master or objects from a chamber of curiosities from the early modern period.

Particular attention will be paid to the methods used in the scientific approach to art, as their complexity says a great deal about the scientific approach to the world of life in the various epochs, including our own.

Let yourself be surprised by the selection and sophistication of historical and contemporary works of art and the methodology of their research.

Speaker: Prof. Dr. Elke Katharina Wittich and team, Leibniz Universität Hannover

Location: virtual

Time: Wednesday 12:30-13:00

Dates: 05.11.2025, 12.11.2025, 19.11.2025, 26.11.2025, 10.12.2025 and 17.12.2025

Art Lunch link: https://studip.uni-hannover.de/plugins.php/BigBlueButtonPlugin/public_rooms/index/a239241d49487d1323d6a865?cancel_login=1

Students Shape the Future of the EULiST Digital Campus

21/10/2025

As part of the 2nd EULiST Student Conference, an interactive usability workshop brought together 30 students and members of task group 2.1 to collaboratively explore and improve the EULiST Digital Campus. Divided into four groups, participants conducted hands-on usability tests at dedicated tables, each focusing on a specific aspect of the platform:

Table 1: Testing the usability of the Digital Campus, with a special focus on the course catalogue.
Table 2: Evaluating the current workflow for an e-learning course.
Table 3: Helping to clarify course descriptions for better understanding and accessibility.
Table 4: Examining the current communication channels of the platform.

The workshop fostered rich discussions and practical insights, resulting in highly valuable feedback on how to make the Digital Campus more user-friendly, clear, and effective for all students.

We deeply value and appreciate the engagement and efforts of all participants. Their contributions are instrumental, and we have already started to implement their ideas and suggestions to further enhance the EULiST Digital Campus experience.

The Power of Networking for Scientists and Engineers (English), On-Site Workshop at TUW, 1 December 2025

15/10/2025 Deadline: October 31

TU Wien warmly invites the EULiST PhD students to attend the Workshop “The Power of Networking for Scientists and Engineers” to be held in-person:

When: Monday, December 1, 10:30 – 17:00

Where: TUW Premises, Resselgasse 4 Vortragsraum TUW Library, 1040, Vienna

Trainer: Simone Poetscher

During this workshop TU Wien DOC school students will:

✔️ Identify their personal motivations: to get crystal clear about their very own networking goals.

✔️ Learn about the new “people-first” way of networking: so connecting with others is less awkward, never fake, and meant to last.

✔️ Become clear about relevant players in their network: by analyzing who is vs. who should be in their network, and whom to focus future efforts on.

✔️ Pinpoint opportunities for proactive outreach: so they can strategically expand their network and not leave their circle of support up to chance.

✔️ Build a plan to diversify their connections: to enjoy a differentiated set of backgrounds, opinions, skills, experiences, and reach.

✔️ Plan for the long run: by understanding how to build and nurture strong and meaningful relationships that last.

✔️ Develop their own personal networking strategy: based on tried and practiced insights and directed by hands-on exercises in their workbook.

Availability: 5 places for PhD students of EULiST partner universities

Registrations by e-mail at: tuwdoc@tuwien.ac.at

Registration deadline: October 31

Please note that TUW only covers the coffee breaks and lunch. Travel and accommodation expenses are NOT covered by TUW.