International teams made up of students from three different T4EU universities will be competing with their ideas to receive funding for their project.

Initiatives must be submitted in the form of a project with a clear start and end date and budget.

Each initiative must positively impact the interconnectivity of the Alliance and improve mutual understanding and cooperation.

They should address students with an aim to improve the affiliation and the feeling of belonging to one common transnational campus.

Initiatives should address:

• inclusiveness and diversity and/or
• sustainability and/or
• wellbeing

For more information, write to: transform4europe@upr.si.

To apply, students must fill out the questionnaire HERE and answer a series of questions by 20 March 2026 and send the filled-out budget template (xlsx, 26KB) to transform4europe@upr.si.

The call is available here: Student initiatives – Transform4Europe

The call for proposals has also been published on the T4EU IG profile.

Students can use the T4EU Green Campus Catalogue to search for and find more information on what student groups exist at their universities: https://transform4europe.eu/t4eu-green-campus/

The traditional Spring Scientific Session (SSS) of the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics (FMI) at “Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski” will be held on 28–29 March 2026 (Saturday and Sunday) at the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics, 5 James Bourchier Blvd., 1164 Sofia, Bulgaria.

Alongside the specialized sections focused on individual scientific fields of mathematics, computer science, and the teaching of mathematics and computer science, the program of the 2026 SSS of FMI also includes an interdisciplinary section (workshop) entitled “Mathematical Methods and Models in Support of Digital Transformation.” This section will be part of the events held during the year of Sofia University’s rotational presidency of the international university alliance Transform4Europe.

The forum will be dedicated to discussing policies and results related to the development and implementation of new mathematical methods and models aimed at ensuring quality, security, and the effective use of data as a foundation for the digital transformation of the economy and the public sector. A key focus of the program will be the discussion of innovative approaches and good practices for the effective and responsible application of intelligent software agents in various spheres of public life.

Important dates:

• February 22, 2026 – submission of abstracts
• March 14, 2026 – notification of accepted papers
• March 28–29, 2026 – Spring Scientific Session of the FMI (on-site, Sofia with opportunities to join online)

Full information is available at: https://www.fmi.uni-sofia.bg/en/fmi-spring-science-session-2026.

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Transform4Europe alliance organises an online Service Learning Workshop, which is designed to train professors in the implementation of Service-Learning.
 
Workshop 1
“Service-Learning Foundations: Understanding the Pedagogy and How to Begin Implementing It”
30 January | 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. (Lisbon time)
 
Workshop 2
“Reimagining Teaching Across Disciplines Through Service-Learning: Transdisciplinary Impact & Eco-Social Engagement”
30 January | 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (Lisbon time)
 
These workshops will help deepen the knowledge of Service-Learning implementation and approaches.
 
You may register for one or both workshops via the following link: 4th T4EU Service-Learning Workshops – Preencher o formulário.

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Perform at Fest’U in Saint-Étienne, France, on May 28-29

Are you a T4EU student with a passion for performing?

Whether you’re a musician, actor, comedian, dancer, or emerging artist, we have an incredible opportunity for you: take the stage at Fest’U 2026, a vibrant arts festival held in Saint-Étienne, France, on May 28-29!

What is Fest’U?

Bringing together nearly 3,200 spectators and 300 artists, Fest’U is an annual celebration of the arts in all their forms. From music bands and acoustic duos to stand-up comedy, cinema-themed activities, and freestyle performances, the festival is full of creative energy.

This year once again, we are delighted to reserve special spots for international T4EU students who wish to showcase their talent on stage!

Why participate?

• A platform to shine: Perform in front of an enthusiastic and welcoming audience.
• Mobility funding: Université Jean Monnet will financially support the mobility costs for 5 T4EU students.
• An unforgettable experience: Collaborate with artists, enrich your artistic journey, and enjoy a unique cultural immersion.

Get a taste of the festival atmosphere: Fest’U 2025 Aftermovie.

How to participate?

It’s easy! Simply fill out this application form by February 6. A selection committee will review the applications, and the five selected students will be notified in March.

We can’t wait to discover your talent and see you represent T4EU on stage! If you have any questions or need further information, please contact: coline.brousset@univ-st-etienne.fr.

As part of the second call of the Transform4Europe (T4EU) Seed Funding Programme, three collaborative projects involving researchers from the University of Silesia have received financial support.

The T4EU Seed Funding Programme aims to strengthen cooperation within the alliance by supporting bottom-up, co-creative academic initiatives. Its mission is to build a comprehensive joint academic portfolio across all cycles of study, developing innovative transdisciplinary programmes that integrate transformative, entrepreneurial, and civic-minded perspectives.

Below are the projects selected for funding:

Theology 4EU: Establishing a T4EU Joint PhD Programme in Public Theology and Political Spiritualities for Cultural Sustainability and Social Dialogue

Awarded funding: 22,000 EUR
Partner institutions and researchers:

• Universidade Católica Portuguesa: Alex Villas Boas, Silvia Caldeira
• University of Silesia in Katowice: Tomasz Gwoździewicz, Jacek Kempa
• Vytautas Magnus University: Benas Ulevičius

This project aims to develop a joint doctoral programme exploring public theology, political spiritualities, and their contribution to cultural sustainability and social dialogue across Europe.

Black Mirror and Law (BM-Law) – A Transdisciplinary Microcredential on the Legal and Ethical Challenges of Digital Transformation

Awarded funding: 21,824 EUR
Partner institutions and researchers:

• University of Alicante: Małgorzata Węgrzak, Aurelio López-Tarruella Martínez, Raul Ruiz Rodriguez
• University of Silesia in Katowice: Monika Jagielska, Rafal Prabucki, Mariusz Jagielski
• Vytautas Magnus University: Julija Kiršienė, Paulius Astromskis, Darius Amilevičius

The project will design a transdisciplinary microcredential dedicated to the fast-evolving ethical and legal issues emerging from digital transformation, using “Black Mirror” scenarios as a conceptual framework.

Communication and Food Literacy: Promoting a Well-Informed and Healthy Population (COMFOODHEALTH)

Awarded funding: 10,000 EUR
Partner institutions and researchers:

• University of Alicante: Cristina González Díaz, José Miguel Martínez Sanz
• Universidade Católica Portuguesa: Luísa Magalhães
• University of Silesia in Katowice: Karina Leksy

This initiative focuses on improving food literacy and communication strategies to support healthier, better-informed societies.

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Heritage future(s) / future heritage(s): on the threshold of change
18–20 March 2026 | Porto, Portugal

EPoCH 2026, hosted by Universidade Católica Portuguesa, is organised in partnership with the Transform4Europe (T4EU) alliance. The conference brings together scholars, professionals, and artists to explore how heritage and conservation can evolve amid rapid climatic, technological, and societal transformations.

The event centres on two interconnected ideas

1. heritage future(s) — how current conservation practices enable or limit future possibilities;
2. future heritage(s) — what future generations will consider worth preserving.

Suggested Topics

• Rethinking heritage: borders, margins, new epistemologies
• Conservation-restoration: future tools, methods, and the immaterial
• Heritage and climate change
• Over-tourism and new tourism models (creative, sustainable, niche)
• Sustainable materials, technologies, community-based knowledge
• Digitalisation, modelling, Data Science & AI for heritage

Keynote Speakers

• Cornelius Holtorf – (School of Cultural Sciences, Linnaeus University);
• Paulo Lourenço – (Department of Civil Engineering, University of Minho);
• Roberta Altin – (Department of Humanities at the University of Trieste, Italy).

Key Dates

• Call for abstracts: 3–30 November 2025 — extended to 4 January 2026.
• Author notifications: 20 January 2026.

Find out more: artes.porto.ucp.pt.

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The festive season is quickly approaching, and soon we will be counting down the days until Christmas and the New Year — not only thinking about reports, presents, but also enjoying togetherness, closeness, renewed hope, anticipation, and moments of rest.

Vytautas Magnus University invites you to celebrate the season with a multilingual Advent calendar. Starting December 1, open a square each day and discover a Christmas or New Year tradition from a different country.

May we all be united in the joy of the season and the love of languages.

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The Spring of Sustainable Development 2026 will take place from March 16 to April 3 at Université Jean Monnet (St-Etienne, France) and online throughout the T4EU Alliance!

This three-week event is dedicated to raising awareness within our university community about today’s most pressing environmental and social challenges, while also showcasing the many initiatives that promote sustainability on our campuses and beyond.

Would you like to get involved?

Students, associations, teachers, and administrative staff, everyone is invited to propose an online activity, workshop, or project related to environmental and social themes, such as:

• reducing inequalities and discrimination,
• promoting sustainable mobility,
• reducing waste or greenhouse gas emissions,
• encouraging responsible food practices,
• protecting biodiversity, improving health and well-being, and much more!

Some ideas for online activities:

• Collaborative workshops such as the Climate Freskor Diversity Fresk;
• International conferences or round tables;
• Online challenges (e.g. step challenge, zero-waste challenge, sustainable eating) between campuses;
• Virtual cafés and discussions on well-being and eco-anxiety;
• Online responsible cooking workshops.

How to participate:

To propose an action or event, simply complete the form before 9 January 2026 (midnight).

Together, let’s make the Spring of Sustainable Development a unifying and inspiring event for our entire European community!

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The Transform4Europe Seed Funding Programmeis accepting applications from 8 December until 15 March 2026. This is your chance to bring innovative, collaborative educational projects to life across our alliance.

What’s Funded?
Transform your teaching ideas into reality with support for:

• Joint study programmes and course development;
• Mobility schemes and exchange opportunities;
• Micro-credentials and lifelong learning offers;
• PhD programmes and tracks;
• Interdisciplinary projects focusing on environmental, digital, and societal transformation.

Funding Available

• Line A (Explore): Up to €10,000 for 12-14 month projects;
• Line B (Develop): €15,000-€22,000 for advanced collaborations.

Collaboration Made Easy

• Minimum 2 partner universities are required;
• Access our Connect4Research platform to find ideal collaborators;
• Join matchmaking events to network with teaching staff across the alliance;
• Attend information sessions: 26 January and 23 February 2026 – to participate, please write to t4eu-seedfunding@uni-saarland.de

Key Dates

• Application Deadline: March 2026
• Results Notification: early May 2026
• Project Start: May 2026

Submitting a proposal

• Project proposals should be sent to t4eu-seedfunding@uni-saarland.de. Please cc the T4EU team at the University of Silesia into your application (transform4europe@us.edu.pl).
• Application materials, evaluation criteria, and further information can be found on the dedicated subpage: transform4europe.eu/seed-funding-programme.

We would like to warmly invite you to participate in our upcoming online webinar “Writing Grant Proposals”, taking place on 5 December 2025, 12:00 – 13:00 CET, arranged by  Transform4Europe (T4EU) alliance and EURAXESS ERA Talent project team!

This session is a follow-up to the T4EU–ERA T Summer School held in September 2025. It is designed to support researchers at all stages of their careers—including those who are rebuilding their research path in a new country. We especially welcome refugee and displaced researchers, and we hope this training can help you strengthen your funding applications and continue developing your scientific career.

The webinar will be led by Helena Castro, Manager of the Transform4Europe Joint Grants Office, who will provide practical guidance on identifying suitable funding calls, structuring a strong proposal, and improving clarity and impact in grant writing.

Participation is free of charge.

To register or learn more, please visit and press the yellow button on the top left of the page: https://www.euraxess.bg/bulgaria/events/webinar-writing-grant-proposals.