The EUNICoast consortium is thrilled to announce the launch, in December 2025, of a series of bimonthly Webinars – “Bridging R&I among Coastal Regions”, designed to strengthen scientific and academic cooperation between partner universities and their Teaching and Research Hubs (T&R Hubs).

This initiative is focused on promoting Researcher’s networking opportunities, aiming to provide a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, showcasing best practices, and identifying new opportunities for collaboration under Horizon Europe and other EU funding programmes. Each session will be organized by one of the five T&R Hubs, with up to five speakers presenting their research lines, ongoing projects, strategic priorities and proposals for cooperation. Presentations will be followed by space for discussion, fostering synergies across the network.

The five T&R Hubs and their thematic areas and their corresponding webinars dates are:

1. Identities, Local Knowledge, and Cultural Heritage in Islands & Coastal Communities – preserving cultural identities and traditional knowledge to enhance resilience and safeguard heritage.

• December 3rd, 2025 | October 11th, 2026

2. Blue Circular Economy, Port Logistics, and Sustainable Blue Tourism – promoting sustainable economic models in ports and tourism to optimize resources and reduce impacts.

• February 10th, 2026 | December 11th, 2026

3. Governance, Planning, Management, and Monitoring of Islands and Coastal Communities – improving governance frameworks for effective and sustainable coastal resource management.

• April 9th, 2026 | February 4th, 2027

4. Health, Biodiversity Protection, Nature-based Solutions, and Sustainable Exploration of Coastal/Marine Resources – conserving biodiversity and promoting sustainability through innovative and nature-based approaches.

• June 9th, 2026 | April 13th, 2027

5. Engineered and Data-driven Solutions for Coastal Infrastructure, Marine Renewable Energy, Marine Safety, and Navigation Systems – advancing engineering and data-driven solutions for safer, more sustainable maritime infrastructure and navigation.

• September 8th, 2026 | June 9th, 2027

Researchers, SMEs, and stakeholders with relevant expertise are encouraged to join these online seminars. Beyond learning about the research made by each partner, these webinars offer a unique opportunity to explore collaboration, spark new ideas, and strengthen the European research network focused on islands, ports, and coastal territories.

Participation is free and open to the consortium academic communities and R&I regional ecosystems. Registration is available via: https://forms.gle/179ptRVEmBi5bpKA9

The EUNICoast is a European University Alliance funded by Erasmus+ under the European Universities Initiative. It brings together a diverse group of coastal universities across European seas, including both continental and island members. The alliance addresses the unique challenges and opportunities of these regions, integrating sustainability, education, research, innovation, and community engagement.