Ongoing

ChallengeEU Mentoring Programme: Recruitment for the Second Cycle Is Underway

Applications for the second cycle of the ChallengeEU Mentoring Programme are open from 1 October to 15 November. Both mentors and mentees can benefit from the collaboration: mentees by building self-confidence and gaining greater clarity about their career paths, and mentors by further developing their communication skills in an international environment.

Sustainability Across Borders. An interdiscplinary lecture series

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

Scientific Writing Workshop. Registration is open

PhD students looking to strengthen their academic writing skills and prepare their research for publication in international peer-reviewed journals are invited to join a specialised workshop starting on 18 November 2026. Applications are open until 30 October 2026. This hands-on workshop provides PhD students with practical guidance on academic writing, focusing on the stylistic and rhetorical conventions essential for preparing research articles for international peer-reviewed journals. Designed as a specialised language course, it combines language development with practical academic writing skills. Participants will learn how to communicate their research clearly, structure their arguments effectively and adapt their writing to the expectations of international academic publishing. Registration is underway, so don't miss the opportunity to apply by 30 October! >>> Registration form Image by marymarkevich on Magnific

ChallengeEU PhD Fall School 2026: “Empowering Junior Researchers: The PhD Survival Kit & Academic Well-being”

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

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.