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Apply for the T4EU Week in Lisbon

The University of Trieste will select 15 students to take part in one of the most significant events of our University Alliance.

Don’t miss the chance to participate in one of the most exciting events organised by the T4EU Alliance.

Universidade Catolica Portuguesa invites BA, MA and PhD students to participate in the seventh edition of the T4EU Week, under the topic: “Community, Communities: Engage to Transform”. The event includes five days in person, from 25th to 29th May 2026, and a virtual meeting in early May (date to be confirmed).

This week brings together students from across the Transform4Europe Alliance for a dynamic academic programme, complemented by cultural, social and networking activities in the vibrant city of Lisbon.

T4EU week PROGRAMME

T4EU WEEk COURSE CATaLOGUE

Students can participate in one course throughout the week and be awarded 3 ECTSs.

IMPORTANT! Before you attend the selected course, remember to inform your “Coordinatore del Corso di Studi” and the “Segreteria didattica” of your Department, following the dedicated guidelines. Failure to comply with these guidelines will preclude credit recognition.

Application deadline: 15th February 2026.

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Joint Call for for Visiting Professorships

Jointly, the University of Trieste and the University of Primorska launch the Second Joint Call for Visiting Professorship, open to professors and researchers from institutions outside the T4EU Alliance.

The initiative promotes international academic mobility while strengthening scientific collaboration in key areas of digital, environmental, and social transformation.

The programme is structured around 20 days of activities (10 days at each university), featuring lectures, seminars, meetings with doctoral candidates, and research engagement across the following disciplinary fields: economics and management, interpreting and translation, history and philosophy, education sciences, mathematics, artificial intelligence and data science, biology and neurosciences, and psychology.

Application deadline: 27 February 2026.

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Apply for T4EU Common European Heritage Week

Applications are now open for the T4EU Common European Heritage Week 2026, which will take place in Porto from 16 to 20 March 2026, hosted by Universidade Católica Portuguesa. The week will include lectures, workshops, and collaborative activities in a stimulating international academic environment.

ELIGIBILITY

Three students enrolled in Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programmes will be selected. Priority will be given to applicants whose degree programmes are closely related to the disciplines covered during the event, particularly Humanities and Linguistic Studies.

Application deadline : 29 January 2026

Students who successfully complete the programme will be awarded 3 ECTS credits.

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Open call for Student initiatives

Do you have an innovative idea on how to improve your campus and the Transform4Europe Alliance?

Form an international team with students from three T4EU universities and apply for project funding by developing initiatives that promote collaboration, sustainability, and well-being at university level.

Each initiative should connect students across the Alliance, encouraging cooperation and mutual understanding, and fostering a stronger sense of belonging to one shared transnational campus.

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T4EU’s got talent! Perform at Fest’U in Saint-Étienne

Are you a T4EU student with a passion for performing?

Are you a musician, actor, comedian, dancer, or emerging artist? Step into the spotlight at Fest’U 2026, a lively arts festival in Saint-Étienne, France, happening on May 28–29.

What is Fest’U?

With nearly 3,200 spectators and 300 artists, Fest’U is a yearly celebration of artistic expression in all its forms. From bands and acoustic duos to stand-up comedy, cinema-related activities, and freestyle performances, the festival thrives on creativity.

Why participate?·

perform in front of an enthusiastic and welcoming audience
mobility funding: Université Jean Monnet will financially support the mobility costs for 5 T4EU students
collaborate with artists, enrich your artistic journey, and enjoy a unique cultural immersion

Get a taste of the festival atmosphere: Fest’U 2025 Aftermovie

How to participate?

Fill out the application form by February 6. A selection committee will review the applications, and the five selected students will be notified in March.

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact: coline.brousset@univ-st-etienne.fr

Science communication workshop

The Estonian Academy of Arts (EKA) invites students, researchers, and staff of T4EU partner universities to join the Science Communication Workshop “Communicating Sustainability Sustainably: Case Studies on Burnout and Being the Change“

The workshop will take place on 3 and 10 December 2025, from 15.00-17.00 (EET / UTC+2), via MS Teams.

How to put scientific knowledge about the ecological and societal shifts ahead into practice? The two-part lecture and seminar provide personal insights into several projects designed to raise awareness of environmental issues and inspire behavioral change, with particular attention to their organisational dimensions. Can we truly “be the change we need” without facing burnout or hypocrisy? How can one navigate the balance between integrity and strategic compromise?

First session on 3 December: a lecture offering reflections and personal insights from the facilitator, accompanied by selected reading materials.
Second session on 10 December: the aim is to create an open and thoughtful space for dialogue and sharing experiences and ideas on how to communicate sustainability in a sustainable way.

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Participants who complete the workshop will receive a certificate of attendance issued by T4EU.

Selection process for the First-time Researchers Academy

We are pleased to announce the results of the selection process for participation in the First-time Researchers Academy, taking place in Lisbon from 17 to 21 November 2025, with a follow-up online session in January 2026.

The following doctoral candidates have been selected:

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The T4EU team at UniTS will be contacting the successful candidates in due course with further information.

Apply for the European Student Assembly

Applications are now open for the European Student Assembly (ESA) 2026, an annual pan-European event organised within the EUC Voices Erasmus+ project.

From 20 to 22 April 2026, over 230 students representing the 65 European University Alliances will meet at the European Parliament in Strasbourg to discuss major issues shaping Europe’s future and draft concrete policy recommendations to be presented to EU institutions and stakeholders.

This is an opportunity to:

Work with peers from across Europe on pressing political, social, and economic challenges.
Gain first-hand experience in democratic deliberation and policymaking.
Represent your university and alliance at the European Parliament.

Applications are open until 2 November 2025 (23:59 CET).

We encourage all interested students (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD – up to 30 years old) to apply. No prior experience is needed — just motivation and commitment!

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First-time Researchers Academy

Applications are now open for the First-time Researchers Academy, taking place in Lisbon from 17 to 21 November 2025, with a follow-up online session in January 2026. Open to PhD students from Transform4Europe (T4EU) partner universities, this first edition of the joint doctoral training programme offers a unique chance to collaborate across institutions and enhance research skills.

The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, 17 October (12:00 noon).

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Please note that you do not need to register on the organisers’ website. Simply apply using the link above. Details of the selected candidates will be forwarded to the organisers. Successful applicants will be notified by Wednesday, 29 October.
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Important: the activity carried out at the Academy corresponds to a type 4 activity in the record book for the Recognition of credits in PhD programmes. It can be recognised for a maximum of 2.5 CFU and will be evaluated by the Doctoral Teaching Body. Please consult UniTS’s credit attribution rules and discuss with your supervisor or coordinator, following also the dedicated T4EU guidelines. Failure to comply with these guidelines will preclude credit recognition.

Eligibility

Two successful candidates will be chosen. Eligible PhD candidates at the University of Trieste must:

Be in the 2nd or 3rd year of their PhD and actively enrolled at the University of Trieste.
Have a level of English proficiency (speaking, reading, and writing) sufficient to actively engage with all courses and activities, which will be delivered entirely in English. The organisers have indicated a minimum level of B2.
Submit a motivation statement (max. 2000 characters, in English) explaining:
1. Why they wish to participate in the Academy.
2. How the programme would benefit their development at this specific stage of their doctoral research.
3. How their academic and professional goals align with the Academy’s focus on research design, academic writing, open science, impact, communication, leadership, and networking.

Applications will be assessed on:

Clarity and strength of motivation.
Relevance of the programme to the candidate’s current stage of research.
Potential for professional growth in line with the European Competence Framework for Researchers (interdisciplinarity, international networking, career management, and science communication).
Ability to participate fully in English