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BIP Programme: Deutsch ForFuture@LUH – Learn German, Discover Sustainability in German

09/10/2026 Date: April - July 2027

Organizer:

The Leibniz University Hannover (LUH) is organizing the BIP “Deutsch ForFuture@LUH: Nachhaltigkeit auf Deutsch – Deutsch lernen und die LUH entdecken”.

Date:

The online component will take place from 26^th April 2027 to 02^nd July 2027. The on-site phase will take place from 12^th July to 16^th July 2027 at the Leibniz Language Centre, Leibniz University Hannover. Im Moore 11B, 30177 Hannover, Germany.

Target Audience:

Students of all levels who have a prior knowledge of German up to B1-Level (min. requirement A2)

Areas:

Sustainable cities and communities, sustainable urbanization, sustainable campuses

Objectives and description:

The BIP offers 11 weeks of interactive study including a week of activities on campus in Hanover during which students will develop and expand German language skills (B1 level) in the context of sustainability with a focus on Hannover & Leibniz University; acquire practical competencies in interdisciplinary project work on sustainable university cities and foster intercultural collaboration and networking among students from various disciplines.

Number of ECTS: 6

Upon successful completion of the program, students will earn 6 ECTS credits, awarded by LUH.

Recognition of these credits remains subject to the regulations of the students’ home universities.

Language of instruction: German

Pre-Requirements:

At least A2 level in German
Application Form
Certificate of proficiency in German A2 [Certificates of home institutions, results of online placement tests or Goethe/ÖSD/TELC certificates or similar are accepted]
Additional mandatory documents required by the students’ home institutions, if applicable

Application, deadline and nomination procedure:

Interested students should contact their university’s Erasmus office and EULiST local coordinator for more institution-specific information, including possible internal application deadlines. Applications should include the documents above. The selections will be carried out by the students’ home institutions.

After students receive confirmation of acceptance, they register via the EULiST Course Catalog.

Contact Persons at the LUH:

Tushar Chaudhuri tushar.chaudhuri@llc.uni-hannover.de
Maria Muallem muallem@llc.uni-hannover.de

TU is offering 5 different workshops for doctoral researchers from EULiST

01/10/2026

Speakers: Francesca Carlin, Simone Poetscher, Martina A. Friedl, Aggeliki Giouroudi, Wilfred van der Wiel

Dates: November 19 and 20, December 1, December 9, January 7 and 8, January 13 and 15

Location: TU Wien

Language: English

Open for members of EULiST universities (sign up via email to this address tuwdoc@tuwien.ac.at)

Why you should join:

These workshops are a great opportunity to strengthen key skills that support both your PhD and your future career. You’ll learn how to present your research with confidence, build valuable professional networks, manage your time and energy more effectively, reflect on challenges through coaching, and improve your scientific writing.

In short: practical skills, useful tools, and new perspectives that can make doctoral life easier and help you grow professionally.

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

Please clarify the available funding options with your home university prior to registration.

A fee may be charged to the home university if the registered participant fails to attend the workshop or does not cancel their registration by email at tuwdoc@tuwien.ac.at at least 15 days in advance.

Application: required documents

Proof of current enrollment in a doctoral study program at their home university.

For more information :

Don’t miss this opportunity!

3rd EULiST Lunch Lecture “Co-production Knowledge and Innovation in Health Research”

24/09/2026 Date: 2 October 2026

Have you heard about the EULiST Lunch Lectures? A series of lectures, each dedicated to one of the universities participating in the EULiST Alliance. Through these lectures, each institution showcases its strengths, highlighting its research profile, academic achievements, and the educational and research opportunities it offers.

This time, get to know our EULiST partner in Sweden, Jönköping University

The next lecture in the series is hosted by Jönköping University and will focus on artificial intelligence and co-production in healthcare. The session will explore how research environments can be developed through co-production of knowledge, ranging from the use of artificial intelligence to applied health research.

The event is open to students, researchers, academic staff, and administrative personnel from the universities of the EULiST Alliance, as well as anyone interested in collaborative research and innovation.

2 October, 11:30-13:00 (Sweden time)
Online Participation – free of charge.

The program will also feature presentations by researchers from Jönköping University, highlighting current developments and challenges in the field of health research, with a particular focus on co-production approaches and the use of AI in healthcare.

Zoom link:
https://ju-se.zoom.us/j/63579628052?pwd=4xNefcpE2sKQaxq7LAhbEuMLTEx9jS.1

Passcode: 185760

MicroUP Challenge – BioInnovation through Synthetic Microbial Biotechnology

23/09/2026 Deadline: 4 October 2026

Have a scientific idea with real-world potential? The MicroUP Challenge is designed to help turn it into an innovation concept.

Applications are now open for the MicroUP Challenge – BioInnovation through Synthetic Microbial Biotechnology.

The Challenge invites students and early-career researchers worldwide to form teams of 2–4 members and develop early-stage ideas that use microorganisms, enzymes, synthetic biology or related biotechnology approaches to address real-world challenges.

Relevant topics include, among others, synthetic biology, biocatalysis, sustainable biomanufacturing, biorefineries, waste-stream valorization, bio-based products, environmental biotechnology and high-value bioproducts.

No preliminary experimental data or proof of concept are required.

Selected teams will join an 8-week development programme with expert seminars, mentoring opportunities, business-model support, IP/technology-transfer guidance and pitch preparation, culminating in a Final Competition in December 2026.

Application Deadline: 27 September 2026, 23:59 EEST (Athens time) – EXTENDED to 04 October 2026, 23:59 EEST (Athens time)

Learn more and apply: https://twinn4microup.eu/microup-challenge/

TwInn4MicroUp EU funded Project (GA No 10115970)
Twinning Innovation Hub for Microbial Platforms in Plastic Upcycling
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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.

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

EULiST Workshop on Erasmus+ Partnership Opportunities/Projects

16/09/2026

What if our next European project started with a conversation?

On 5 November, International Cooperation Projects Committee invites you to an online session dedicated to meeting, exchanging ideas and exploring the opportunities offered by Erasmus+ KA2 for partnership projects.

The aim? To explore Erasmus + opportunities and new cooperation ideas.

Ideas, partners, future projects

This session will be an opportunity to:

discover the possibilities offered by Erasmus+ KA2 partnership projects;
share your areas of interest, cooperation opportunities or initial project ideas;
meet teams interested in similar topics;
identify new opportunities for European collaboration together.

You don’t need to have a fully developed project to join! An idea, a topic you would like to explore, or simply an interest in developing new European collaborations is enough.
The webinar consists of two parts: the first focuses on Erasmus+ calls, while the second is a hands-on session to help you turn your project idea into a submission. You can register for both or select the one that interests you most.

5 November 2026, 2pm | Online

→ Register and meet your future project partners: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/4PY3xctXTw

Connection details will be sent to registered participants before the webinar.

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