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16th EULiST “Fridays for Research” event on “Pavement Engineering towards Smart Cities”

17/09/2026 Date: 30 October 2026

The 16th 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.

To attend: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfecqChCujiUtLeLFjg-rU-stIHjKKNr8yZJOd7fCxOGcDSug/viewform?usp=send_form

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

Navigating the World of Open Access Publishing: A hands-on Introduction for Early-Career Researchers

17/09/2026 Deadline: 4 November 2026

Open Access has emerged as a significant topic across all academic disciplines, representing free and unrestricted access to scientific information. It stands as a central objective within Europe’s science strategy and high on EULiST’s agenda, as legally sharing information enhances international cooperation across institutional boundaries.

This course introduces early career researchers to key principles and practices of scholarly publishing and Open Access, enabling participants to critically reflect upon and enhance their publication strategies for dissertations and other scholarly outputs. It combines extensive self-study with two synchronous online seminar sessions. The workload is approximately 27 hours an includes completing small assignments.

In the first interactive online session, the participants will meet one another and gain an overview of the course topics. The subsequent self-study phase, lasting several weeks, includes seven video modules (10-20 minutes each), in German with English subtitles, covering copyright and licenses, visibility and metrics, Open Access transformation, preprints, and predatory publishing (see the online modules). Participants will also research Open Access policies and publishing services relevant to their own disciplines and countries. The second synchronous session offers direct Q&A with experts and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing.

The course is jointly provided by TIB Hannover and TU Wien and is open to all early career researchers from EULiST partner universities.

For questions, please contact: Deborah.Sielert[at]tib.eu

Working language: English
Registration deadline: November 4, 2026
Trainer: Dr. Deborah Sielert + Dr. Stefan Schmeja, Technische Informationsbibliothek (TIB) & Sarah C. Krassnig + Christoph Hornung, TU Wien
Course number: EULiST_2

Dr. Deborah Sielert studied “Gender&Ethnicity” at Utrecht University and earned her doctorate in sociology at LUH. She now works as an Open Access Counselor at TIB, with a focus on supporting the European University Alliance “EULiST”.

Dr. Stefan Schmeja earned his doctorate in astrophysics and subsequently worked in research. Since 2015, he has been working in the Publications Services Department at TIB, advising on all matters relating to scholarly publishing and open access.

Sarah C. Krassnig is a librarian in the Publication Service section of TU Wien Library and specializes in open access. After finishing her Ph.D. in molecular toxicology, she initially worked in the pharma industry, where she gained experience as a project manager.

Christoph Hornung leads SG Publication Services at TU Wien Bibliothek and has extensive experience with Open Access projects, science communication, and guidance on academic publishing.

Erasmus+ Traineeship Opportunity at DEK Research & Development Center

16/09/2026

Join our R&D team in Brno, Czech Republic

Are you a university student in a technical field looking for a practical Erasmus+ traineeship? Would you like to gain hands-on experience in a real research and development environment and work on projects connected to industry?

Our Research & Development Center in Brno, Czech Republic, welcomes students from a wide range of technical disciplines, including civil and structural engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, electrical engineering, IT, and other related fields.

Since our R&D activities cover a broad range of topics, the specific focus of the traineeship is not predefined. We aim to find a suitable area of work based on each student’s studies, skills and interests.

About DEK and our R&D Center – DERIC

DEK is a Czech group of companies operating primarily in the construction industry. Its activities include the distribution of construction materials, technical and consulting services, design and engineering, and the development and production of construction-related products and solutions.

The DEK Experimental Research Innovation Center (DERIC) is DEK’s research and development centre located in Brno. We focus on experimental research, material testing, product development and technical methodologies, connecting research with practical applications in the construction industry. We also cooperate closely with universities, companies and other technical partners.

Our facilities include a wide range of technical and laboratory equipment used for testing, measurements and experimental work. Students can therefore become involved in real experiments, preparation of test specimens, measurements, data processing and other R&D activities.

What can you expect?

You will become part of a young and friendly team, where students are already an active part of our everyday work. We are looking for proactive and curious people who are not afraid to learn by doing.

The traineeship is strongly hands-on. A significant part of the work is based around laboratory and technical activities rather than purely theoretical or office-based work. You can expect to work with equipment, prepare samples and test specimens, perform measurements and experiments, analyse data, and support ongoing R&D projects.

Erasmus+ traineeship

We are primarily looking for students interested in traineeships lasting 3 months or longer. The exact duration and specific activities can be agreed individually based on the student’s study programme and our current projects.

If you are interested in joining us, send us a short introduction about yourself, your field of study, the period you would like to spend in Brno, and what you would like to learn or work on during your traineeship.

Location: Brno, Czech Republic
Organisation: DEK – DEK Experimental Research Innovation Center (DERIC)
Field: Research & Development / Engineering / Experimental Research

Registration Now Open: RM-SLO-PLUS-HUB Training Package

02/09/2026 Date: 21-22 September 2026

Registration is now open for the RM-SLO-PLUS-HUB Training Package, a two-day online programme designed to strengthen knowledge and practical skills related to the Social License to Operate (SLO) in the European raw materials sector.

Building on the success of the RM-SLO-PLUS-HUB webinar series, this training package provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of stakeholder engagement, ESG principles, and sustainable practices essential for responsible raw materials projects.

Training Details

Dates: 21–22 September 2026
Format: Online
Delivered by leading European experts and project partners

What You Will Learn

Participants will gain practical knowledge on:

Social License to Operate (SLO) concepts and implementation
Stakeholder engagement and effective communication strategies
ESG principles and sustainability in the raw materials sector
Best practice examples from across Europe
Practical tools for responsible and sustainable project development

The programme is intended for students, researchers, industry professionals, public authorities, policymakers, NGOs, and all stakeholders interested in responsible raw materials management and sustainable development.

Register Now

Complete the registration form to reserve your place and join experts and professionals from across Europe in advancing knowledge and best practices on Social License to Operate.

👉 https://link.webropolsurveys.com/EventParticipation/EventPublic/d62c2edc-1d58-49a4-b1d6-890e81519edb?displayId=Fin3705242

Delivered by: LUT University
Supported by: EIT RawMaterials

EULiST Blended Intensive Program: «Advances in Sustainable Building Energy Technologies and Smart Decarbonisation»

31/07/2026 Date: September - October 2026

On site: 16 – 24 October 2026, Athens, NTUA
On line: 28 September, 5 & 12 October 2026

The National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) is organizing this program in cooperation with Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT), TU Wien (TUW), Brno University of Technology (BUT), Jönköping University (JU), Leibniz University Hannover (LUH), Institut Mines-Télécom (IMT), Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava (STU), University L’Aquila (UnivAQ), Rey Juan Carlos University (URJC) and Technical University Munich (TUM).

Participating academics and teaching staff members will share their expertise on sustainable building energy technologies, advanced heating and cooling systems, building energy simulation, smart digital methods, and decarbonization strategies. The virtual sessions prepare students for the practical onsite workshops, technical visits, and group projects.

Date-Place

Interactive online teaching: Mondays, 28 September, 5 October, and 12 October 2026 (14:00 – 17:00 CEST)
On-site teaching: 16 – 24 October 2026, Athens – Greece (NTUA)
Project presentations: 24 October 2026

The virtual component ensures that all participants share a common background before arriving in Athens. It introduces core concepts in energy performance, decarbonisation, HVAC technologies and sustainable building systems, and prepares students for the practical onsite workshops, technical visits and DesignBuilder-based group project. The virtual sessions therefore function as the conceptual foundation of the BIP and support the integration of online learning with the intensive face-to-face programme.

Target Audience Undergraduate students (after the 2nd year of studies) and postgraduate/Master level students. The program is particularly relevant for students in fields such as Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Design, and related STEM disciplines.

Objectives and description This course address the role of buildings and HVAC systems in energy consumption and emissions, energy performance indicators, heat pump technologies, systems, natural refrigerants, passive strategies, nZEB principles, LEED-certified buildings, and AI applications in building energy systems.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

Gain practical skills in building energy modelling using DesignBuilder.
Evaluate sustainable heating, cooling, and low-GWP strategies.
Develop smart, sustainable, and low-carbon building solutions.
Apply ASHRAE standards, nZEB concepts, and AI techniques in building energy systems.

Number of ECTS: 4 ECTS

Language of instruction: English (minimum B1 level required)

Pre-Requirements / Criteria

Undergraduate (after 2nd year) or postgraduate student
Certificate of studies (GPA and field of study will be considered)
English language proficiency (at least B1 level)
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Motivation letter

Application, deadline and nomination procedure Interested students should submit their application to their home university’s Erasmus office within the defined application period (deadline for applications: August 27, 2026). Selections will be carried out by the students’ home institutions.

Additional Information / Support

Financial support: Participating students will receive mobility funding from their sending universities, with potential additional support for green travel.
Local support: Free meals card for lunch and dinner at NTUA’s restaurants and suggested low-cost accommodation options near NTUA campuses.
Contact: Assist. Prof. Tryfon Roumpedakis (troumpedak@central.ntua.gr) / Prof. Irene Koronaki (koronaki@central.ntua.gr).

Informative leaflet

EULiST Webinar on professional faculty development: Training Skeptical Intelligence for the Age of Generative AI

31/07/2026 Date: 25 November 2026

EULiST is pleased to invite members of its academic community to an upcoming webinar focused on innovation in higher education teaching.

This cross-disciplinary workshop is designed to equip university faculty with the tools to co-design learning environments where students transition from passive consumers of AI prompts to active researchers. By using the structure of a scientific paper as a pedagogical simulator, the session offers a concrete methodology to foster critical thinking and manage the functional risks of generative AI.

The webinar focuses on building a crucial soft skill for the modern era: investigative capacity—the ability to question, audit, and co-create with machines through deep knowledge and critical engagement.

Event Details

Topic: Don’t Ask – Investigate: Training Skeptical Intelligence for the Age of Generative AI
Speakers: Virginia Ramírez Herrero & María Torrejón Ramos (Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid)
Date: Wednesday, 25 November 2026
Time: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM (CET)

How to Join
The webinar will take place online via the LUH Stud.IP platform. Registration is required for participation and is completely free of charge.

Log in to the LUH Stud.IP Platform using your EULiST credentials.
Search for “EULiST Webinars”.
Join the working group and access the session via BigBlueButton.

Join in and gain new perspectives for your teaching!

EULiST Webinar on professional faculty development: Knowledge on and Fascination for Botanical Topics: OER Material and Digital Excursions Worldwide

31/07/2026 Date: 7 October 2026

EULiST is pleased to invite members of its academic community to an upcoming webinar focused on innovation in higher education teaching.

Botanical enthusiasts and educators alike are invited to embark on digital excursions through diverse plant worlds—from the flora of New Zealand to the halophytes of the Salinas del Bebedero in Argentina. This initiative has evolved into a comprehensive Open Educational Resource (OER), offering free, open access to learning and teaching materials worldwide.

Participants will gain valuable insights into the project’s motivation, design, and execution. Using images, videos, and guided questions, the session highlights practical strategies for creating digital excursion formats and OER content to enhance higher education teaching and learning experiences.

Event Details

Topic: Knowledge on and fascination for botanical topics – OER material and digital excursions worldwide
Speaker: Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Jutta Papenbrock (Institute of Botany)
Date: Wednesday, 7 October 2026
Time: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM (CEST)

How to Join
The webinar will take place online via the LUH Stud.IP platform. Registration is required for participation and is completely free of charge.

Log in to the LUH Stud.IP Platform using your EULiST credentials.
Search for “EULiST Webinars”.
Join the working group and access the session via BigBlueButton.

Join in and gain new perspectives for your teaching!

Sustainability in Action – Circular Economy & Cradle to Cradle

31/07/2026 Deadline: 30 September 2026

Course Overview:
Everyone is talking about sustainability, but what does it mean in concrete terms—and how can sustainable management, production, and living actually work?
In this seminar, we examine the concepts of Circular Economy and Cradle to Cradle to see how these goals can be achieved.

Together, we will explore:

The current state of the global sustainability debate
How a circular economy functions in practice
The principles, opportunities, and real-world implementations of Cradle to Cradle
The necessary steps to make a Cradle to Cradle economy a global reality

Learning Goals:

Gain a comprehensive overview of current sustainability frameworks
Build baseline knowledge of Circular Economy and Cradle to Cradle models
Develop critical thinking around arguments and solutions in the sustainability debate

Trainer:
Sophie Treu, M.Sc. – Officer Tribute Giving & Events at Doctors Without Borders (formerly Senior Officer & Team Lead at Cradle to Cradle NGO)

Dates:

Friday, 13. November 2026 | 15.00 -20.00 Uhr
Saturday, 14. November 2026 | 09.00-17.00 Uhr
Friday, 20. November 2026 | 15.00-20.00 Uhr
Saturday, 21. November 2026 | 09.00-17.00 Uhr

Format & Language:
English | Online via BigBlueButton on Stud.IP
Course Requirements (Studienleistung):
Regular attendance, active participation in exercises and discussions, work result presentations, and independent preparation between course dates.
Credits: 2 ECTS

Registration period: from 15.09.2026 until 30.09.2026.

How to register (students of all EULiST partner universities)

Go to studip.uni-hannover.de
At “Login”, choose “EULiST-University” from the drop-down, then your university
Log in with your usual university credentials – a Stud.IP account is created automatically
Register for the course; places are allocated by lottery after the deadline

Direct link to the course: https://studip.uni-hannover.de/dispatch.php/course/details?sem_id=6124178a47d5c818df390bed8532b470&again=yes

Questions about the login: your local IT support. Questions about the course: seminare@zqs.uni-hannover.de

Recognition & Applicability (Leibniz University Hannover):

Degree Programs: Applicable toward Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.
Interdisciplinary Bachelor: Key Competencies – Area B (non-scholastic focus).
Bachelor in Technical Education: Key Competencies – Area B or C (non-scholastic focus).
More Info: See the FAQ at zqs.uni-hannover.de/de/sk/faq/anerkennung-studium.

Accessibility:
For barrier-free access, please email seminare@zqs.uni-hannover.de as soon as your registration is confirmed.

International Summer School on Microelectronics — ISSOM26

26/06/2026 Deadline: 14 July 2026

August 31 – September 4, 2026 · Hanover, Germany

Microelectronics is at the heart of the digital revolution, enabling everything from smartphones and autonomous vehicles to biomedical implants and AI hardware. At its core are chips: intricately designed, precisely manufactured, and deeply integrated into the systems that power our everyday lives and tomorrow’s innovations.

Are you a PhD candidate or postdoctoral researcher nearing the end of your studies and still exploring your specialization — or already focused on microelectronics and looking to broaden your horizon? ISSOM26 at Leibniz University Hanover invites you to spend a week diving into the fascinating world of chip design and microelectronics, and to connect with researchers from across Europe and beyond.

Over five days, you will attend advanced lectures, take part in hands-on sessions, and engage in scientific exchange with leading experts from academia and industry. Topics span chip design, electronic systems, semiconductor technologies, and more — offering a unique chance to broaden your perspective and explore fields beyond your own research area.

Why attend?

Explore the lifecycle of a chip, from concept to circuit
Engage with experts from academia and industry through lectures, hands-on sessions, and keynotes
Understand real-world applications in fields like healthcare, AI, and automotive
Connect with students from across the world and build your network

When: August 31 – September 4, 2026
Where: Königlicher Pferdestall, Leibniz University Hanover, Germany
Who: PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers from EULiST universities
Cost: Free of charge
Travel support: Grants of up to €375 available

Application deadline: July 14, 2026

For more information and to apply, visit issom.org.
Questions? Reach us at info@issom.org

‘Knowledge Graphs for water management’ summer school

26/06/2026 Deadline: 15 July 2026

Duration: 1 week, from Sunday 13.09.2026 to Saturday 19.09.2026

Format: In-person

Venue: Leibniz University of Hannover, Germany

Audience: Doctoral and postdoctoral researchers in the field of environmental science, water management and data science affiliated to universities in the EULiST.

General information

The Knowledge Graphs for Water Management Summer School offers an immersive learning experience combining theory, practice, and collaboration. The program includes keynote speeches, field trips, and presentations by senior lecturers and participating researchers who will share insights on using knowledge graphs for sustainable water management. In the first half of the program, participants will work on sharing and integrating water-related data from diverse sources and disciplines. In the second half, group projects will promote interdisciplinary teamwork and allow participants to apply their newly acquired skills to real-world challenges.

Topics and learning outcomes

Participants will gain:

A conceptual understanding of how Knowledge Graphs (KGs) and semantic models enhance water data interoperability.
Insights into real-world applications of semantic water management, including the use of KGs for water resource management, sustainability, and decision support.
Hands-on experience in the structured representation and comparison of scientific literature using the Open Research Knowledge Graph (ORKG).
Practical skills in semantic data models, including ontology design, KG construction, and SPARQL querying.
A conceptual framework for applying KGs and semantic models in their PhD or postdoctoral research.
Hands-on experience in collaborative, interdisciplinary project work, applying KG methods to water data.

Application requirements

Participants should be doctoral or postdoctoral researchers in environmental science, water management, or data science who are affiliated with a university in the EULiST. No previous knowledge of semantic ecosystems is necessary.

Application deadline

July 15^th 2026, please submit your application via Email: maria.perez@tib.eu

EULiST scholarship

The EULiST fund covers all costs of participation, including travel, accommodation, and meals.

https://kgwm.l3s.uni-hannover.de