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Responsible Academic Knowledge Transfer: Insights from the EUTOPIA Alliance Workshop – April 3, 2025

On April 3rd, 2025, experts from Unite! participated in Workshop 3: Responsible Knowledge Transfer in Higher Education, held in collaboration with the EUTOPIA Alliance.
Experts from Unite! have joined forces with the University alliance EUTOPIA to discuss a macro-level perspective on European and Global policies and approaches to Knowledge and Technology Transfer and to consider the interaction between policy and practice. The workshop provided a valuable platform to examine how policy and practice intersect, and to reflect on the responsibilities of higher education institutions in shaping ethical, effective, and sustainable knowledge exchange.

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Clarifying Strategic Focus: Research Areas Mapped

The Unite! Widening project is proud to announce the definition of four Strategic Research Areas, developed through a rigorous analysis of institutional strengths, research performance indicators, and alignment with EU policy goals. These areas not only reflect the most promising domains within our partner universities—ULisboa and WroclawTech—but also support Europe’s broader ambitions for sustainable growth, innovation, and resilience.

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Widening Doctoral Programme Enrolment Coming Soon

Unite.WIDENING project offers direct support for PhD students from Wrocław Tech and ULisboa who conducts their scientific research in the areas, defined as strategic for Poland and Portugal. In the coming weeks, a call for applications will be announced. Selected candidates may receive an extra scholarship for developing their research in cooperation with industry and supervisor from Unite! university.

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Let’s Unite! – A Fair Full of International Opportunities at Wrocław University of Science and Technology

On April 15, the Wrocław University of Science and Technology hosted the Let’s Unite! fair – a unique event that gave the entire university community a chance to explore the opportunities offered by Unite!, an alliance of nine European technical universities working together to create an innovative model of education, research, and mobility. Attendees also had the chance to learn more about the UNITE! Widening project.

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Widening European Open Science and Innovation in Universities

The Unite! White Paper: A New University Open Science & Innovation Strategic Roadmap for Widening Countries (link) developed under the Unite!Widening project, outlines a set of research evidence based recommendations in the form of strategic objectives, tactical actions, and operational outcomes.

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Empowering the Academic Community for Open Science: Training in Research Data Management and Open Science

Open Science is at the forefront of transforming research and higher education in Europe. By fostering transparency, accessibility, and collaboration, it paves the way for a more inclusive and innovative scientific landscape. Recognizing the crucial role of Research Data Management (RDM) in this transition, Unite!Widening actively supports specialized training programs, making the empowerment of the academic community a strategic priority.

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