The Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) is proud to host the upcoming Unite! Widening Training Series from May 26 to 28, 2026. This intensive “lunch-to-lunch” program has been specifically curated for PhD students and Early Career Researchers from both Unite! partner institutions and Widening universities.
As the academic landscape becomes increasingly globalized, technical expertise alone is no longer the sole benchmark for success. This training series aims to equip the next generation of scholars with the essential skills needed to navigate ethical complexities and diverse professional environments.
Core Training Pillars
The program focuses on three critical areas designed to broaden the scope and impact of modern research:
- Open Science & Integrity: Participants will explore how transparency and rigorous ethical practices serve as the foundation for high-impact research.
- Global Competence: The sessions provide practical strategies for working within international teams and mastering the nuances of intercultural communication.
- Equity in Academia: Researchers will gain actionable tools to address unconscious bias and learn how to effectively integrate gender perspectives into their scientific work.
This 3-day in-person training focuses on Transparency, Gender Balance, and Cultural Diversity in research environments, with one guiding question: how do we build research environments that are fair, transparent and inclusive in everyday practice?
What will you gain ?
- Practical approaches to transparent processes in research teams and institutions
- Tools to support gender balance and cultural diversity
- Multicultural dynamics in academia
- How to use existing policies and data in your institution to support fairness and inclusion
- Peer exchange across Unite! universities and time to turn learning into action
Format : 3-day in-person training (lunch-to-lunch), interactive sessions, workshops, peer work, networking moments.
Target audience: PHD candidates & early career researchers
Program Details
The event is designed to foster both professional growth and peer networking in the heart of Barcelona.
- Dates: 26–28 May 2026 (Commencing with a welcome lunch on Tuesday).
- Venue: Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), Barcelona.
- Cost: Participation is free of charge, though formal registration is required.
- Networking & Perks: To encourage collaboration, the program includes curated social activities, daily lunches, and a formal social dinner for all attendees.
Registration
The Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya invites all eligible researchers to take advantage of this professional development opportunity. Given the intensive nature of the workshops, space is limited.
REGISTER HERE FOR THE UNITE! TRAINING SERIES
By participating in this series, researchers contribute to a more transparent, inclusive, and globally integrated academic community.
