Later this year, the first call for short research visits (visiting chairs) at Unite! universities in non-Widening countries will be launched as part of the Unite.WIDENING project.
Students and doctoral candidates are invited to shape their career paths at the upcoming “From Master to the Future: Inspirations from Companies and Scientists” workshop series on 28 October 2026. Held as part of the annual Made in Wrocław event, these interactive sessions offer a direct platform to connect with industry leaders, gain practical insights into professional development, and build lasting business contacts.
When more than 300 academic leaders, researchers, and innovators gathered in Stockholm for the 14th Unite! Dialogue (October 12–14), a central imperative shaped every discussion: How do we ensure European university collaboration moves beyond intent to deliver tangible scientific and economic impact across all regions?
As European cities navigate the impacts of climate transition, urban environments face unprecedented challenges. To meet these challenges head-on, the Unite!Widening project invites thinkers, creators, and innovators from across Europe to participate in the Tri-City Hackathon: Biotechnology & Health Innovation for Healthier, More Liveable and Resilient Cities.
From a Master’s to a PhD, from research to innovation: what paths can you take?
On September 22 and 23, 2026, the University of Lisbon will host “Motivational Tracks – From Master’s Level to PhD,” an initiative of the Unite! Widening project, hosted by partners LISPOLIS and AAVANZ that aims to bring together students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and the business sector.
Wrocław University of Science and Technology is hosting two parallel, three-day in-person Widening Training workshops in Poland. Designed to strengthen the doctoral ecosystem across Unite! and partner institutions, these workshops bring together emerging researchers and academic mentors to build vital skills, share best practices, and foster lasting collaborative networks.
Politecnico di Torino (Turin, Italy) is inviting researchers, professors and university staff dealing with doctoral education to participate in Unite! WIDENING Training: “Doctoral School International Impact and Attractiveness” (November 18–20, 2026).
From 14 to 16 July, the University of Lisbon (ULisboa) hosted the Unite!Widening Summer School @ ULisboa: Innovation & Training Days, an international initiative that brought together researchers, PhD students and professional staff from universities across the Unite! alliance
On June 17–18, 2026, academic leaders, university alliance representatives, and European policy experts met at the NCBR Brussels office for the Unite!Widening intermediate conference. Co-organized by Wrocław University of Science and Technology and the University of Lisbon, the two-day meeting focused on a central question: how European research policies can move beyond short-term cohesion instruments toward long-term institutional transformation.