ECIU Research Labs 2026 - Online Event

ECIU invites the ECIU community to participate in its ECIU Research Labs-Online event, taking place on 9th April 2026 from 11 to 13.15 CEST.
This event aims to bring together ECIU researchers interested in discussing research ideas in the fields Digital Transformation, Energy&Sustainability, Health&Wellbeing and Transport&Mobility. The aim is to build an ECIU consortium and develop research applications to be submitted to EU or international funding opportunities.
The list of research ideas can be found here
This event is restricted to researchers who are affiliated with ECIU institutions.
AGENDA
11:00 CEST: Welcome by John Doyle, DCU and Chair of the ECIU Vice Presidents for Research Group (VPR group).
Introduction to the work done by the VPR group
11:10-11.20 CEST: Context and Purpose for the ECIU Research Labs (Lena Tasse, LiU and Vice-chair of the ECIU R&I Expert Group)
11:20-11:25 CEST: Attendees join the different breakout rooms
11:25 -13:10 CEST: Presentation of the research ideas in the break-out rooms, discussion, and first proposal developments
- 11:25-12:15 CEST I set: 11 break-out rooms
- 12:20- 13:10 CEST II set: 11 break-out rooms
13:10 – 13:15 CEST: Recap of the next steps
We look forward to seeing you online on 9th April from 11 CEST!
If you have any questions, please contact laura.paternoster@eciu.eu
Registration
REGISTER HERE FOR THE EVENT BY 7Th APRIL AT THE LATEST.
Attention: The link to the Teams meeting will be sent to registered participants by 8th April 2026.
ECIU
The European Consortium of Innovative Universities is a network of universities who are united by a common profile, by shared beliefs and interests and mutual trust.All ECIU universities have strengths in engineering and social sciences.


