The EUNICoast consortium is launching a new initiative this December aimed at strengthening research and academic collaboration among European coastal and island universities. The bimonthly online series, titled “Connecting Research and Innovation Across Coastal Regions,” will run from December 2025 to June 2027. The first session takes place tomorrow.
The agenda of the first webinar (3 December 2025) is available in the following PDF.
This webinar series provides a dynamic platform for researchers, teachers, innovators and other experts involved in the five thematic Teaching & Research Hubs (T&R Hubs). Through keynote presentations and moderated discussions, participants will gain insights into current research directions, examples of good practice, and opportunities for joint participation in Horizon Europe and other EU funding programmes.
Each session is hosted by one of the five T&R Hubs, featuring up to five speakers who will present their projects, research priorities and ideas for future cooperation. The aim of the initiative is to foster new partnerships and further strengthen the European research network focused on the development and challenges of coastal, island and port regions.
Themes and dates of upcoming webinars:
- Identities, Local Knowledge and Cultural Heritage of Island and Coastal Communities
3 December 2025 | 11 October 2026 - Blue Circular Economy, Port Logistics and Sustainable Blue Tourism
10 February 2026 | 11 December 2026 - Governance, Planning, Management and Monitoring of Island and Coastal Communities
9 April 2026 | 4 February 2027 - Health, Biodiversity Protection, Nature-Based Solutions and Sustainable Use of Coastal/Marine Resources
9 June 2026 | 13 April 2027 - Engineering and Data-Driven Solutions for Coastal Infrastructure, Offshore Renewable Energy, Maritime Safety and Navigation Systems
8 September 2026 | 9 June 2027
The webinars are open to researchers, faculty members, students, SMEs and all professionals working in fields related to the T&R Hub themes. Participation is free of charge, but registration is required via the link below: https://forms.gle/179ptRVEmBi5bpKA9
EUNICoast is a European University Alliance funded through the Erasmus+ programme under the European University Initiative. The Alliance brings together a diverse group of coastal universities across European seas – both continental and island institutions – and integrates sustainability, education, research, innovation and community engagement into its mission.
