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EULiST FRIDAYS FOR RESEARCH: «Partnership opportunities through ERASMUS+ projects»

02/11/2026 Date: 27 November 2026

27th NOVEMBER 13:00 – 15:00 CET

The 18th EULiST “Fridays for Research” event on “Partnership opportunities through ERASMUS+ projects” will be held as a joint online meeting on Friday 27th November, 2026, 13:00 – 15:00 CET.

Representatives from the EULiST member universities will deliver presentations on approved projects, and the event will be followed by pitches for Erasmus+ project proposals, where EULiST researchers and professors will present their ideas to encourage partnerships among alliance members

A review of the main results and a presentation of the next actions will wrap up the session.

Registration link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/s4aU7VBid0

Connection details:

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/365824093083518?p=1mwlGpVqmWO25V5Z2d

Meeting ID: 365 824 093 083 518
Passcode: eb3JT94t

EULIST Lunch Lecture on Cybersecurity in automative systems

29/10/2026 Date: 6 November 2026

An EULIST “Lunch Lecture” event will be held as an online meeting on Friday 6th November 2026, 13:00 – 14:00 (Paris, France Time).

This session will feature a special speech by Badis Hammi from Télécom SudParis, who will present “From research to reality: the challenges of deploying cybersecurity in automotive systems”.

This event will be followed by a 15-minute conversation to encourage discussions and more research partnerships.

Please make sure to register via the link: https://framaforms.org/eulist-imt-digital-trust-webinar-november-2026-1793011098 before joining the meeting. Registration is preferred but not mandatory before 3 November 1 pm (Paris, France Time).

To attend: https://visio.numerique.gouv.fr/jtf-fhec-yzl

EULiST Interactive Conference “Make Science Matter” Bridge Research and Society in Brussels

21/10/2026

On October 15, the Residence Palace in Brussels, alongside an active online audience across Europe, hosted the EULiST Interactive Conference: “Make Science Matter.” With more than 300 registered participants joining both in-person and online, the event brought together academics, policymakers, regional leaders, and societal stakeholders to address a critical question: How can scientific research move beyond academic excellence to drive real societal impact, shape policy, and serve citizens?

Guided throughout the day by EULiST Secretary General Natia Gamkrelidze, PhD, the conference provided a dynamic platform for active dialogue, panel discussions, and collaborative statement drafting.

Keynote Insights: Science Needs Action to Drive Policy

The conference opened with inspiring perspectives on the link between research and decision-making:

MEP Ville Niinistö highlighted the critical bridge between science and policymaking in the European Union, emphasizing the need for evidence-based decisions in addressing modern challenges.
Prof. Andreas Boudouvis captured the essence of the conference’s mission with a key takeaway: “Science matters, but not automatically.” He emphasized that transforming academic research into meaningful societal outcomes requires deliberate, structured effort and collaboration.

Engaging Round Tables: From Local Regions to the Future of European Universities

Three distinct round tables addressed key barriers, systemic opportunities, and future directions for European higher education:

Science Matters. Now More Than Ever?

Chair: Cesar Caceres Taladriz
Panelists: Kerstin Johansen, Kirsimarja Blomqvist, Martin Rebros
Focus: Unpacking the core barriers facing modern science, with a focus on restoring public trust, bridging communication gaps, and ensuring scientific evidence reaches the public effectively.

Can Innovation Come from Cities and Regions?

Chair: Marcello Di Risio
Panelists: Dmitris Kaliampakos, Theda Minthe, Johannes Lutter
Focus: Exploring how municipalities, local governments, and universities can collaborate to turn academic research into tangible solutions for local communities.

What’s Next for European Universities?

Chair: Beatrix Busse
Panelists: Walter Zampieri, Touko Närhi, Christine Balagué
Focus: Defining the essential competencies future scientists and citizens need to navigate complex global challenges, alongside the transformative role of European University Alliances.

Co-Creating the EULiST “Make Science Matter” Statement

To conclude the conference, participants both in the room and online actively contributed to shaping the joint EULiST Conference Statement. Led by Lorena Fiorini, Antonia Lampropoulou, and Marco Zoppi, this co-creation process synthesized insights, audience questions, and live poll results from the Interactive Area into a unified strategic statement.

A Shared Success

The success of the event was made possible thanks to the valuable input of keynote speakers, panellists, and interactive participants across Europe, together with the organising team, students, and volunteers.

EULiST European University Summer School on Knowledge graphs for Water

08/10/2026

An intensive and exciting week at the EULiST Summer School on Knowledge graphs for Water Management!

From 13–19 September 2026, we brought together participants and researchers from the National Technical University of Athens, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Universidad de Alcalá, University of L’Aquila, Institute for Sanitary Engineering and Waste Management(LUH), LUH, L3S, TIB, and the THIRDWAVE project.

Throughout seven intensive days, participants learned how to apply semantic models and knowledge graphs to enable semantic data integration and explainable AI in the context of water management.

The Summer School combined learning activities with hands-on project work and field trips. Participants presented and discussed their results, putting the concepts learned during the week directly into practice.

A great week of interdisciplinary and international collaboration, connecting water management, semantic technologies, knowledge graphs, and AI!

Many thanks to all participants, mentors (Yashrajsinh Chudasama Disha Purohit, Dr. Enrique Iglesias, Beatriz Dörrie) researchers, and co-organizers (Prof Dr. Maria-Esther Vidal, Prof. Dr-Ing Regina Nogueira, Dr.-Ing. María Perez-Rubi, M.Sc. Beatriz Dörrie, Gabriela Ydler, Dr. Disha Purohit) and co-organizers (Dr. Elena Koumaki from National Technical Univ. of Athens and Prof. Dr. Francisco Carreño from Universidad Rey Juan Carlos) who contributed to making the week such an engaging experience.

Looking forward to continuing researching together.

EULiST-URJC Matchmaking Event brings European Project ideas to life

07/10/2026

The event was officially opened by Abraham Duarte, Rector of Rey Juan Carlos University, who highlighted the strategic importance of creating spaces that facilitate interdisciplinary and international collaboration. In his welcome address, he stressed that such initiatives perfectly reflect the university’s mission and strengths: “At Rey Juan Carlos University, as a comprehensive university, our researchers work across a very broad range of disciplines: from engineering, energy, environmental sciences and digital technologies to health, economics, communication, law, social sciences and humanities.” He further noted that “this matchmaking event is therefore very well aligned with that vision”, underlining the value of bringing together experts from different fields to address complex societal challenges through European research and innovation projects.

Participants were also welcomed by César Cáceres, Vice-Rector for Internationalisation at URJC, who introduced the objectives and methodology of the event. He explained the matchmaking approach, designed not only to showcase project ideas but also to facilitate the creation of future consortia by connecting researchers with potential partners, complementary expertise and shared interests.

The programme was organised around three thematic round tables, a series of elevator-pitch sessions and dedicated consortium-building meetings. The round tables created opportunities for open discussion on sustainability, European funding programmes and collaboration between universities and external stakeholders.

A central component of the event was the elevator-pitch format. Across three pitching sessions, participants presented project concepts targeting forthcoming European calls expected in 2027. Each presenter had five minutes to introduce their idea, explain its objectives, identify the targeted funding opportunity and outline the expertise sought from potential consortium partners. This concise format enabled attendees to gain a rapid overview of a wide range of emerging initiatives while identifying opportunities for collaboration.

More than thirty project concepts were presented by researchers from Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Institut Mines-Télécom, Brno University of Technology, National Technical University of Athens, University of Stuttgart, Università degli Studi dell’Aquila and Lappeenranta University of Technology. The programme also featured contributions from representatives of public administrations, European university alliances, innovation agencies, business-support organisations and private-sector stakeholders, including the ULYSSEUS Alliance, the Enterprise Europe Network Madrid, the Móstoles Business Incubator, SensoWave and Fuenlabrada City Council. Together, participants presented project ideas addressing topics ranging from climate adaptation, renewable energies and circular economy solutions to artificial intelligence, education, entrepreneurship, sustainable tourism, water resilience, soil restoration, autonomous vehicles and advanced industrial technologies.

Following each pitching session, attendees participated in dedicated matchmaking and consortium-formation meetings. These networking activities constituted the core of the event, allowing participants to discuss potential collaborations directly with project promoters, identify complementary expertise and explore concrete ways to contribute to future proposals. By moving beyond simple presentations and facilitating structured interaction among researchers, institutions and external stakeholders, the event enabled ideas to evolve into potential project partnerships.

The EULiST-URJC Matchmaking Event concluded with a reporting session in which participants shared the main opportunities identified throughout the discussions, followed by closing remarks and the definition of next steps. By combining expert dialogue, project pitching and structured networking, the event successfully strengthened connections within the EULiST community and beyond, reinforcing the alliance’s commitment to fostering international cooperation and developing impactful research and innovation projects capable of addressing major societal challenges.

Whole information related to the event: EULiST-URJC Matchmaking Event brings European Project ideas to life | EULiST URJC

EULiST at Researchers’ Night 2026: Bringing Europe Closer to Future Researchers

01/10/2026

EULiST proudly took part in Researchers’ Night 2026 at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), welcoming visitors of all ages to discover the opportunities and experiences offered by the European university alliance.

Throughout the event, the NTUA EULiST team and student ambassadors (EULiSTers) engaged with hundreds of visitors through a series of interactive and educational activities designed to showcase the alliance and its eleven partner universities across Europe.

Visitors tested their knowledge through a fun EULiST quiz, explored the alliance through an interactive map featuring all member universities, and learned more about the international study, mobility, and collaboration opportunities available to students. Younger visitors also enjoyed creative activities, including balloon painting inspired by the EULiST identity.

The event provided an excellent opportunity to connect with prospective students, families, and the wider public, highlighting EULiST’s vision of building a more connected, innovative, and inclusive European higher education community.

We would like to thank everyone who visited our stand and contributed to making Researchers’ Night 2026 a memorable experience. We look forward to welcoming even more students and researchers to the EULiST community in the future.

15th EULiST “Fridays for Research” event on “Pavement Engineering towards Smart Cities”

17/09/2026 Date: 30 October 2026

The 15th EULiST “Fridays for Research” event on “Pavement Engineering towards Smart Cities” will be held as a joint online meeting on Friday 30th October 2026, 12:00 – 14:00 CET.

Representatives from the EULiST member universities will deliver 5-minute presentations on the following indicative topics:

Circularity & low-carbon (reclaimed asphalt pavements, bio-binders, warm-mix, piezoelectric materials)
Climate adaptation (permeable, cool pavements)
Smart sensing (embedded & non-destructive testing sensors)
Digital twins (data-driven/predictive pavement maintenance, Artificial Intelligence)
Mobility & safety (friction, roughness)
Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) of pavements (environmental and social impact)
Urban environmental monitoring (flooding, noise, air quality, urban microclimate)

This event will be followed by a 10-minute conversation to encourage more research partnerships.

A review of the main results and a presentation of the next actions will wrap up the session.

Please make sure to register via the link: https://forms.gle/prkVv5pJ4oZ1xABF9 before joining the meeting. Registration is mandatory.

To attend: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/313084418493671?p=Aow2eqoHumhMw8gn2x

For more information regarding the event, contact Prof. Christina Plati (cplati@central.ntua.gr)

From the EULiST BIP to Scientific Research: «Integrated 3D Documentation of Cultural Heritage Using Photogrammetry and SLAM»

16/09/2026

A research outcome of the BIP “Point Clouds for Society: Cultural Heritage, Infrastructure, and Environment”, held on 21-26 April, in Athens-Greece.

The collaborative work carried out during this EULiST Blended Intensive Program (BIP) has led to a new scientific publication in the ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information.

The paper, entitled “Integrating Photogrammetry and SLAM for the 3D Geometric Documentation of Cultural Heritage Monuments: A Reproducible Multi-Sensor Workflow Supported by an Open Dataset”, presents the results of the 3D documentation activities conducted at the Holy Monastery of St. John the Hunter (Agios Ioannis Kynigos) in Attica, Greece, during the BIP.

The study investigates the complementary use of photogrammetry and SLAM technology for the three-dimensional geometric documentation of complex cultural heritage monuments. By combining UAV and terrestrial photogrammetry with SLAM-based mapping and geodetic control, the research develops an integrated workflow for documenting both exterior and interior spaces and evaluates the geometric consistency of the resulting point clouds.

A key outcome of the work is the CH-PhotoSLAM3D open dataset, which brings together multi-sensor data and derived products from the case study and is intended to support reproducibility and further research in 3D cultural heritage documentation.

The publication represents a significant scientific outcome of the EULiST BIP, demonstrating how international collaboration, hands-on learning and field-based research can develop into a peer-reviewed scientific contribution and a reusable research resource.

The BIP was hosted by the School of Rural, Surveying and Geoinformatics Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), within the EULiST Alliance, with scientific coordination by Prof. Efi Dimopoulou. The programme brought together students and academics from five EULiST partner universities and combined lectures, fieldwork, data processing and collaborative research activities.

Scientific publication:

Verykokou, S., Nikolitsas, K., Piniotis, G., Chliverou, R., & Dimopoulou, E. (2026). Integrating Photogrammetry and SLAM for the 3D Geometric Documentation of Cultural Heritage Monuments: A Reproducible Multi-Sensor Workflow Supported by an Open Dataset. ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, 15, 404. DOI: 10.3390/ijgi15090404.

Three Days of Inspiration, Networking, and Connection: Our Alliance at EAIE 2026 in Glasgow

16/09/2026

Over three demanding yet rewarding days, we had the opportunity to present our main goals, celebrate our achievements so far, and highlight the passionate people working behind the scenes to make it all happen.

Key Highlights from EAIE 2026:

Among Leaders in European Education: We joined more than 30 European University Alliances in Glasgow. Together, we shared our major achievements over the past year and showcased how our alliances are shaping the future of higher education.
Inspiring Sessions & EC Presentations: Beyond attending dozens of insightful discussions and workshops on international cooperation, teaching innovation, and student mobility, we participated in discussions and presentations at the European Commission booth. There, the FOREU4ALL initiative — of which EULiST is a proud part — was actively presented.

In-Person FOREU4ALL Meetings: A major milestone was connecting face-to-face within the FOREU4ALL community. On-site, we gathered with colleagues from the Communication Topical Group to exchange practical experiences and strategy.

Showcasing Our Latest News: We presented key updates from our alliance, including our upcoming flagship conference, “Make Science Matter”, and the “EULiST Course Catalog” — offering students flexible educational opportunities across partner universities.

A huge thank you to everyone who represented our alliance at our booth and helped spread the EULiST mission, as well as to all partners and colleagues for the inspiring conversations!

Discover Academic Life Across the EULiST Alliance – New Episodes of “Taking Your Academic Career Abroad”

01/09/2026

Ever wondered what a career in academia looks like at one of our EULiST partner universities? Our podcast series “Taking Your Academic Career Abroad” takes you there — one conversation at a time.

In this series, professors and researchers from around the world talk openly about their career paths, the realities of academic systems in their countries, and what it really means to build a life in research abroad. Several episodes zoom in specifically on universities from the European University Alliance EULiST, giving doctoral candidates and postdocs at Leibniz University Hannover a first-hand, insider look at the academic cultures of our closest European partners.

Meet Our EULiST Guests

Episode 3 — Taking Your Academic Career Abroad to Italy with Dr. Matteo Ardini (32 min) A postdoc and researcher in Biochemistry, Structural Biology and Bionanotechnology at the University of L’Aquila, Dr. Ardini shares what it’s like to navigate the Italian “tenure track postdoc” position, work with tighter funding than in Germany, and pursue the national scientific habilitation — a path quite different from the German route to a professorship.

Episode 5 — Taking Your Academic Career Abroad to Germany with Dr. Kerstin Schäfer (34 min) This episode turns the lens on our own EULiST site: Leibniz University Hannover. Dr. Schäfer, now an assistant professor in the Netherlands and formerly a PhD student and postdoc here in Hannover, talks about strategically planning a postdoc career, securing prestigious funding, and making the most of international opportunities along the way.

Episode 6 — Taking Your Academic Career Abroad to Sweden with Prof. Dr. Lucia Naldi (30 min) A business administration expert and former vice president for early career researchers at Jönköping University, Prof. Naldi walks us through Sweden’s academic career path, the opportunities open to PhD students and postdocs there, and her own journey to a professorship.

Why Listen?

Get an authentic, personal perspective on academic careers within the EULiST network
Compare career structures, funding systems, and qualification paths across Italy, Sweden, and Germany
Pick up practical insights if you’re considering a research stay or career move within the alliance

All episodes are available on Spotify — find the full series and more information on the Graduate Academy website.

A joint production of the International Office and the Graduate Academy, Leibniz University Hannover.