Name: ChallengeEU PhD Fall School 2026: “Empowering Junior Researchers: The PhD Survival Kit & Academic Well-being”
Start: 2026-10-19T08:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-23T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Oriente Green Campus

September 2026
PhD Networking Event in Offenburg

September 238:00 am - September 256:00 pm

Hochschule Offenburg cordially invites all doctoral candidates from ChallengeEU partner universities to the PhD Networking Event, taking place on 24–25 September. The event will be preceded by an Interdisciplinary Doctoral Colloquium held the day before. Considering the increasing globalization of science and the complexity of current research questions, cross-border exchange is essential. This networking event specifically promotes connections between the member institutions of our university alliance, intensifies international cooperation, and supports the establishment of sustainable academic partnerships. Special Invitation: All participants of the PhD Networking Event are also very welcome to arrive a day early and join the interdisciplinary doctoral colloquium on Wednesday, whether or not they are presenting their own work. We have gathered all the important information and links for you on this Miro board, this is also where we will keep you posted with all the latest updates. And best of all: everyone participating in the Networking Event can already set up their own profile there. This way, you can start connecting right away and get the networking rolling early. Interdisciplinary Doctoral Colloquium at Offenburg University (optional)Link to registration: https://events.hs-offenburg.de/event/794/PhD Networking EventLink to registration: https://forms.gle/cptGKVFy1cMyG3P89 Both events will take place in person at Hochschule Offenburg, Germany. The closest international airports are Strasbourg (SXB, France), Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden (FKB), and Frankfurt (FRA). Offenburg is well-connected via ICE train. A list of nearby hotels and guesthouses is provided by the city's tourism office. Certificates of attendance will be issued for both events: the colloquium (with or without an individual presentation) and the PhD Networking Event. Participation in the Networking Event may be eligible for funding from your home university. Please contact your local International Office or the ChallengeEU coordinators at your institution for further details. For any questions regarding the local organization on site, please feel free to contact Dr. Carmen Kuhn (Graduate Academy): carmen.kuhn@hs-offenburg.de Photo: Magnific.com
October 2026
Sustainability Across Borders. An interdiscplinary lecture series

October 6, 20268:00 am - January 31, 20275:00 pm

This lecture series addresses selected sustainability topics from various international perspectives. In each session, expert instructors from ChallengeEU partner universities introduce key issues, concepts and current challenges in their respective fields. The series is organised within the ChallengeEU European University Alliance, bringing together experts to provide students with access to specialised content. Building on this content, students examine sustainability challenges in various contexts and work on topic-specific assignments in international teams. In doing so, they develop, discuss and reflect on potential solutions to complex sustainability challenges, taking into account different perspectives and potentially conflicting goals. Each session is framed within a broader sustainability challenge (e.g. sustainable mobility, food systems or energy supply), and students engage in structured team processes to co-create and refine concrete solutions to real-world problems. >>> Registration form Academic Year: Winter Semester 2026/2027 Language: English ECTS Credits: 3(Regarding recognition of the awarded 3 ECTS please get in touch with the responsible person at your home institution.) Delivery Format: Online Number of Sessions: 11 (90 minutes each)Pedagogy: Expert lectures + team-based learning
ChallengeEU PhD Fall School 2026: “Empowering Junior Researchers: The PhD Survival Kit & Academic Well-being”

October 198:00 am - October 235:00 pm

Oriente Green Campus R. Adão Manuel Ramos Barata 3, 1886-502 Moscavide, Lisbon, Portugal

Hosted by Universidade Europeia at the Oriente Green Campus in Lisbon, the Fall School is part of the ChallengeEU European Alliance. Bringing together PhD students from across the Alliance and other higher education institutions, the programme is designed to provide a dynamic space for advanced learning, interdisciplinary exchange, and international collaboration. During the Fall School, you will have the opportunity to: Practical Information: If you have any questions, please contact the team at Universidade Europeia, in Lisbon: challengeeu@universidadeeuropeia.pt >>> Registration form Programme The programme is anchored in the ChallengeEU smart specialization area of Health and Well-being (SDG 3), focusing deeply on the mental health, resilience, and quality of life of doctoral candidates. Simultaneously, it actively connects with the Alliance's other two guiding areas: Smart Digitalisation (SDG 9), by leveraging digital tools for research, networking, and the creation of the final output; and Sustainable Futures (SDG 13), by building sustainable career pathways and time management practices that prevent burnout.

September 2026

October 2026