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Towards Deeper Integration: EULiST General Assembly 2026 in Lappeenranta

21/04/2026

The countdown to our most important milestone of the year has begun. This May, the EULiST Alliance heads to Lappeenranta, Finland, as LUT University hosts our 2026 General Assembly.

From Collaboration to Deep Integration

The 2026 General Assembly signifies EULiST’s transition into a phase of deeper integration and stronger operational maturity. As the alliance evolves, the sessions will focus on moving beyond cooperation toward a more unified European University entity.

The program is designed to turn strategy into action, featuring high-level discussions on:

Trust and Organizational Culture: Strengthening the social and professional bonds that define our alliance.
Impact Pathways: Showcasing concrete results from joint activities in education, research, and innovation.
Strategic Alignment: Focusing on the EU project’s mid-term review, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and new strategic initiatives.

A Unified Effort

Over the course of three days, participants representing diverse EULiST governing bodies and units will meet in parallel working groups to drive the alliance’s mission forward. Beyond the formal sessions, the assembly offers opportunities for networking and an introduction to Finnish culture, further fostering the social cohesion that is central to the EULiST identity.

EULiST remains committed to connecting society and technology, driving the green and digital transitions, and building trust in science across Europe.

Let’s move forward together!

LUT Delegation Visits NTUA to Advance Strategic Collaboration

15/04/2026

A delegation from LUT University visited the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) on March 31 – April 1, 2026, with the aim of strengthening collaboration in education, research, innovation across key engineering fields and the sharing of best practices.

The LUT delegation consisted of two distinct groups, reflecting complementary strategic priorities:

LUT School of Energy Systems, and in particular Civil Engineering, which is currently under development and shaping its academic portfolio to incorporate digitalization, infrastructures and resilience in engineering education.
LUT School of Engineering Science, and in particular Separation Science, focusing on the development of new joint educational collaborations, including double degree programs, capacity building projects and Blended Intensive Programs.

During the two-day visit, meetings and presentations and laboratory visits were held with faculty members from multiple NTUA Schools, which contributed to mapping complementary expertise between the two institutions and defining next steps toward a long-term strategic partnership. The delegations visited the School of Civil Engineering and the School of Chemical Engineering,

The delegation visits at the NTUA School of Civil Engineering, in particular, included discussions that focused on both the key laboratory infrastructure and the new degrees’ curriculum of the under development LUT Department of Civil Engineering. Both Faculties agreed that Civil Engineering education builds the foundations for tomorrow’s sustainable and competitive communities. The advanced expertise and infrastructure of the NTUA Institute for Smart, Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure focuses on the integration of advanced technologies and methodologies to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, sustainability, security and resilience. In addition, the NTUA Integrated Master – Diploma of Civil Engineering ensures that graduates can use a scientific approach to solve global challenges and are equipped with skills and strengths to manage heightened demands on resilient built environment.

The central outcome of the visit was the identification of concrete opportunities for future collaboration: teaching co-organization of BIPs and EULiST courses, laboratory infrastructure collaboration in soil mechanics, educational collaboration in natural hazards, research funding collaboration, early career-researchers mobility.

The LUT delegation consisted of:

Olli Pyrhönen, Dean of School of Energy Systems, Department of Electrical Engineering
Jukka Lassila, Prof. of Energy Transition, Department of Electrical Engineering
Antti Ahola, Assist. Prof. of Steel Structures, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Aleksi Mankonen, Assoc. Prof., Department of Civil Engineering
Kirsi Taivalantti, Development Director, Department of Civil Engineering
Ritva Tuunila, Assoc. , Department of Separation Science
Maria Mamelkina, Department of Separation Science

The NTUA delegation consisted of:

School of Civil Engineering: Dean Prof. Eleni Vlachogianni, Prof. Vasiliki Georgiannou, Prof. Christos Makropoulos, Prof. Vasiliki Tsoukala, Assoc. Prof. Achilleas Papadimitriou, Assoc. Prof. Savvas Triantafyllou, Assist. Prof. Michalis Chondros, Assist. Prof. Konstantinos Gkiotsalitis, Asst. Prof. Pavlos Thanopoulos,
School of Chemical Engineering: Dean Prof. Glykeria Kakali, Prof. Andreas Boudouvis, Prof. Costas Charitidis, Prof. Evangelia Pavlatou, Prof. Petroula Tarantili, Prof. Epaminondas Voutsas, Prof. Matina Vouyiouka, Assist. Prof. Kyriakos Lampropoulos, Assist. Prof. Thanos Papaderakis, Assist. Prof. Stergios Vakalis, Assist. Prof. Anestis Vlysidis
Other NTUA Schools: Prof. Nikos Hatziargyriou, Prof. Irene Koronaki, Prof. Maria Menegaki, Assist. Prof. Georgios Chatzistelios
EULiST NTUA: Emer. Katerina Adam, Prof. Sotiris Karellas, Antonia Lampropoulou, Dr. Jenny Grigoropoulou, Klairi Tambaki, Melina Giannakopoulou.

Visit agendas

EULiST Workshop in Brno: Advancing the Roadmap for European Education

26/03/2026

Strong alliances build stronger universities and create better opportunities for students across Europe. Embracing this spirit, the EULiST Alliance gathered approximately 40 colleagues for the Work Package 3 (WP3) Workshop, hosted by Brno University of Technology (BUT) on March 2 -3. The meeting reaffirmed that collaboration within the Alliance leads to concrete steps toward higher-quality and more accessible European education.

AUTHOR of foto: Václav Koníček

Strategic Vision and Common Values

Participants, joining both in person and online, explored the roadmap for 2026+, quality assurance initiatives, and strategic steps toward a European Joint Degree. Throughout the discussions, the Alliance reaffirmed its core values of equality, inclusiveness, diversity, and academic freedom.

“The workshop gave us a chance to design common solutions for excellent and more accessible education, strengthen support for students, increase the quality of study opportunities, and explore a common path towards the European Joint Degree,” reflected Tomáš Katrňák from BUT, leader of Task 3.5.

Synergy Across Work Packages

Alessandra Continenza from the University of L’Aquila, Leader of WP3, emphasized the importance of bringing together experts active in different tasks and work packages.

“Representatives debated overarching issues connecting the many activities within EULiST in a warm, comfortable, and collaborative atmosphere,” she commented, adding that the outcomes will guide the next actions to further strengthen the Alliance.

AUTHOR of foto: Václav Koníček

This notion was confirmed by Vítězslav Máša, Vice-Rector for Education and Quality at the host institution (BUT), who would like to see the opportunities transformed into visible and tangible benefits. “Discussions during the workshop confirmed that the EULiST alliance has a strong team of active and experienced professionals in teaching and learning. I also appreciate the excellent preparation of the entire EULiST WP3 group meeting and thank my colleagues from BUT for their strong support during the event,” the vice-rector highlighted.

Building Stronger Connections

The EULiST Alliance sincerely thanks all participants for their active engagement and contribution to building stronger connections between our member universities. We look forward to seeing these collaborations grow and transform into tangible benefits for our students and staff in the coming months.

Over 270 Mobility Opportunities for EULiST Early Career Researchers until December 2026

25/03/2026 Date: until December 2026

More than 270 funded mobility opportunities are available for Early Career Researchers (ECRs) in 2026 within the EULiST European University Alliance. These opportunities support short-term research visits (1-3 months) and internships.

Early Career Researchers engaged in academic or professional collaboration with EULiST member institutions are invited to apply for a short-term research internship taking place until December 2026.

All relevant details including application procedures, eligibility criteria, main research areas of each laboratory, research exchange duration, and more, are available on the EULiST website under:
Research > Early Career Researchers Center > Mobility for EULiST Members
https://eulist.university/mobility-for-ecrs/ (To view all opportunities, please log in using your institutional account)

Application deadline: specified within each ECR description

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to expand your research horizons!

URJC presents the current status of the EULiST Alliance and its upcoming challenges at an internal information session

06/03/2026

The Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (URJC) held the EULiST Update Meeting on March 5 with the aim of sharing with the university community involved in the project the progress achieved by the EULiST Alliance (European Universities Linking Society and Technology), as well as the main milestones and challenges that will shape its development in the coming years.

The meeting brought together the institutional and technical teams involved in the different tasks of the European project, providing an overview of the current status of the alliance and the areas of work in which URJC is actively contributing.

The session was opened by César Cáceres Taladriz, Rector’s Delegate for the EULiST Alliance, who highlighted the strategic importance of this initiative within the framework of the European Universities Initiative. This was followed by Pablo Tomás Salvadores Alonso, Director of Internationalization, who provided a general introduction to the project and to the organizational structure of the alliance, which at URJC involves more than 50 people and representatives from the university’s ten faculties and schools.

Progress in the Work Packages

During the event, the technical leads of each Work Package (WP) presented the main results achieved so far and the activities currently underway:

WP1 – Management, Coordination & Strategy, presented by Juan Manuel García Camús, addressed progress in governance, sustainability and diversity in STEM, as well as challenges related to the development of a common quality and sustainability system and the legal framework of the alliance.
WP2 – Campus, coordinated at URJC by Bernardino Muñoz Valadés, presented key initiatives such as the development of the Digital Campus, the EULiST Course Catalogue, the Knowledge Hub and the Academic Support Centre for students and staff.
WP3 – Teaching and Learning, presented by Alejandro Galiano Navarro, highlighted the availability of more than 350 courses in the EULiST catalogue, the promotion of innovative teaching methodologies and the integration of artificial intelligence tools into the digital campus.
WP4 – Research and Innovation, coordinated at URJC by Leticia Díaz Platero, presented advances in the development of common research strategies, research group databases and collaborative activities for early-career researchers.
WP5 – Outreach, Engagement and Transfer, presented by Juan Manuel García Camús, focused on communication, knowledge transfer and engagement with society, including the creation of innovation hubs and the development of a joint communication strategy for the entire alliance.

Communication and international outreach

Beatriz Jiménez Sánchez then presented the evolution of the alliance’s communication model, which has moved from ten independent units to a joint PR Unit composed of representatives from all participating universities. This structure will help improve coordination and ensure greater consistency in the dissemination of EULiST activities.

The strengthening of the alliance’s communication strategy was also highlighted, including the launch of new social media channels and the development of digital tools aimed at improving the dissemination of activities, participation opportunities and project results among the university community and society.

Looking ahead to the future of EULiST

The final session was dedicated to reflecting on the future of the alliance and its upcoming milestones, including new initiatives in collaborative research, innovative education and knowledge transfer, as well as the strengthening of cooperation among the member universities.

The event concluded with a Q&A and discussion session that helped reinforce internal coordination and further consolidate URJC’s participation in this European alliance, which aims to connect society and technology through higher education, research and innovation.

EULiST Student Conference 2026: Take a step. Be a part of it!

03/03/2026 Deadline: 1 April 2026

Are you ready to shape the world of tomorrow? After two successful editions in Vienna and Douai, the 3rd EULiST Student Conference is heading to Brno.

Join us for an unforgettable week of innovation, networking, and intercultural exchange!

The 3rd EULiST Student Conference is officially calling for passionate students from across our network of 10 European universities.

This year, we dive deep into the theme “Technology Meets the Future,” exploring how digital advancement and human creativity can solve the challenges of the coming decades.

Why Should You Join?

This isn’t just another academic event. It’s a chance to:

Learn from the Best: Attend inspiring keynote speeches and engage in lively panel discussions with experts.
Get Hands-on: Participate in interactive workshops where you can apply your skills to real-world problems.
Build Your Network: Meet over 200 fellow students from all over Europe and start friendships that last a lifetime.
Experience Brno: Explore the vibrant student city of Brno, known for its unique atmosphere and technological spirit.

Key Information

Date: 23 – 27 June 2026.
Location: Brno, Czech Republic.
Participation Fee: None. Travel, accommodation, and catering are fully covered for selected participants!

Who Can Apply?

The conference is open to all Bachelor, Master, and PhD students within the EULiST university network.

How to Apply

Applications are open from 1 March until 1 April 2026. Don’t wait too long – seats are limited!

REGISTER HERE FOR THE CONFERENCE

Strong Student Participation at the EULiST Information Event held at NTUA

03/03/2026

A highly successful student-led Information Event on the EULiST Alliance was recently held at NTUA, showcasing the wide range of opportunities available to students in terms of mobility, engagement, and academic development.

Event Highlights

The agenda focused on:

Providing a clear and accessible overview of the EULiST Alliance, its structure, and the participating countries and universities.
Presenting the active role of students through the EULiST Student Board, as well as their involvement in Work Packages (WPs) and Task Groups, such as Task Group 1.2 “Student Engagement”.
Sharing personal experiences from students who have taken part in EULiST activities.
Presenting short-term mobility opportunities through Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs).
Promoting the upcoming Student Conference 2026.
Showcasing the Digital Campus, including a live demonstration of the Course Catalogue and the AI tools available within the platform.

First-Hand Experiences

Particularly engaging were the short presentations delivered by students who had previously participated in BIPs and in one of the past Student Conferences. Through their testimonials, they highlighted:

the academic and intercultural experience they gained,
the opportunity to network with students and academics from across Europe,
the meaningful role students can play in shaping the Alliance’s activities.

Strong Interest in Active Engagement

During the discussion, many students expressed their interest in joining the local EULiST team as volunteers. Plans are already being considered for the organisation of an ΟPEN DAY to further inform and welcome new members.

The event clearly demonstrated the growing momentum around EULiST and confirmed the increasing interest of the student community in international collaboration, mobility opportunities, and active participation in shaping the European University of the future.

EULiST strengthens its European collaboration network at the Transfiere forum in Málaga

27/02/2026

The EULiST office recently participated in Transfiere – European Forum for Science, Technology and Innovation, one of Southern Europe’s premier events dedicated to knowledge transfer and R&D&I.

Held in Malaga, the forum provided a strategic platform for EULiST representatives to engage with universities, technology centres, and government bodies. The participation focused on three key areas:

Promoting collaboration between academia and the business community.
Fostering open innovation and international project development.
Strengthening the relationship between research, business, and society.

Throughout the event, the EULiST team explored new avenues for collaboration, reinforcing the Alliance’s role in tackling shared challenges like sustainability, digital transformation, and development of knowledge-based solutions.

Participation in initiatives like Transfiere reaffirms EULiST’s commitment to strengthening the European ecosystem of higher education, research, and innovation. The Alliance extends its gratitude to the forum organizers and all partners for the inspiring exchange of ideas.

EULiST Alliance Celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science with the First “SCI WOMEN PARTY”

12/02/2026

The EULiST Alliance, alongside the Scientific Culture and Innovation Unit (UCC+I), organized the first SCI-WOMEN PARTY on 11 February to commemorate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Hosted by the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (URJC) in Madrid, the event served as a vital forum for reflection on the presence and impact of women in the scientific and professional worlds.

A Space for Reflection and Connection
The initiative brought together sixteen women with diverse professional backgrounds—ranging from academic research to high-level corporate management. This diversity enriched the dialogue, allowing for a deep dive into the different generational, social, and cultural experiences that shape a woman’s career in science today. Participants analyzed both the progress made in recent years and the persistent challenges that still hinder women’s advancement into management and leadership positions.

From Dialogue to Actionable Guidelines
The impact of the SCI-WOMEN PARTY will extend far beyond the event itself. The conclusions drawn from these discussions will be published in a Guide to Best Practices. This document aims to provide concrete strategies to eliminate gender stereotypes and encourage more girls and women to pursue scientific vocations.

Future International Outlook Building on the success of this first edition, the EULiST Alliance and UCC+I are set to promote this initiative. The goal is to scale the project into an international conference featuring partners from all ten European universities within the EULiST network. Through this initiative, the URJC and the EULiST Alliance reinforce their shared commitment to promoting equal opportunities and making the vital contributions of women in science visible on a global stage.

Online Info Event EULiST and Erasmus+ Mobility within NTUA

05/02/2026

The online informational event on mobility opportunities for students and early-career researchers of the National Technical University of Athens was successfully held, attracting strong participation. The NTUA event, titled “EULiST Mobility within the Erasmus+ Programme”, took place on Monday, 26 January 2026 and was organized by the NTUA EULiST Office, with contributions from the NTUA Office of European Educational Programmes and the NTUA Department of International Relations and European Union.

A total of 176 participants, primarily students from all levels of study, received comprehensive information on:

Mobility opportunities through EULiST and Erasmus+
Application procedures, deadlines, and funding schemes
Studies, internship, and international experience
Digital tools, including the EULiST Course Catalogue and AI tools

The event concluded with a live Q&A session, offering students the opportunity to engage with the speakers and address their questions.

The high level of participation highlights the growing interest in EULiST initiatives and reinforces the Alliance’s vision of borderless mobility, with a target of 5,000 Erasmus students by 2027 across the 10 universities of the EULiST Alliance.

Useful links:

EULiST Opportunities: https://eulist.university/opportunities/

EULiST Digital Campus: https://eulist.university/digital-campus/

EULiST Course Catalogue: https://eulist.university/course-catalogue/

EULiST AI Tools (e.g. AI-powered course mapping): https://eulist.university/ai-tools/

EULiST Early-Career Researchers Center: https://eulist.university/ecrs/

EULiST Knowledge Hub: https://eulist.university/knowledge-hub/

NTUA Office of European Educational Programmes: http://erasmus.ntua.gr/gr/

More information for NTUA students: here.

EULiST NTUA Office: Email: eulist@mail.ntua.gr – Phone: +30 210 772 1972