Category: Student Calls and Competitions

Applications are now open for the “T4EU Green Transformer Summer School” and Student Challenge “Enabling Innovative Wool Transformation Through Sustainable and Adaptive Resource Processing“, which will take place in Izola (Slovenia) from the 29th of June to the 3rd of July, hosted by the University of Primorska.

Initiatives are designed to equip students with the tools to radically rethink the wool production industry. Hosted with the support of the world-class InnoRenew CoE research infrastructure, this program merges material science, sustainability, and rural innovation.

The programme offers a unique interdisciplinary curriculum that takes you out of the classroom and into the field:

1. Expert Workshops: Access cutting-edge laboratory equipment at the InnoRenew CoE.
2. Field Visits: Meet sheep breeders and visit traditional processing workshops in collaboration with the Interreg Woolshed project.
3. Stakeholder Engagement: Map the entire wool ecosystem to identify bottlenecks and innovation opportunities.

Key Dates:

• Virtual Component (Online): to be confirmed.
• Physical Component (In-Person): June 29 – July 3, 2026.

Participants will gain more than just knowledge; they will earn tangible rewards for their innovation:

• 3 ECTS Credits upon successful completion.
• €5,000 Prize Pool: To be distributed among student groups presenting the most innovative solutions for wool transformation.
• Career Growth: Develop skills in circular bio-economy and sustainable resource management.

Three UniTS students will be selected from those in the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programmes.

Priority will be given to applicants whose degree programmes are closely related to the disciplines covered during the event.

IMPORTANT!  
Before you attend the selected course, remember to inform your “Coordinatore del Corso di Studi” and the “Segreteria didattica” of your Department, following the dedicated guidelines
Failure to comply with these guidelines will preclude credit recognition.
Please also check the PhD Credits Information

Application deadline:17 May 2026.

APPLY NOW

Do you have an innovative idea on how to improve your campus and the Transform4Europe Alliance?

Form an international team with students from three T4EU universities and apply for project funding by developing initiatives that promote collaboration, sustainability, and well-being at university level.

Each initiative should connect students across the Alliance, encouraging cooperation and mutual understanding, and fostering a stronger sense of belonging to one shared transnational campus.

Are you a T4EU student with a passion for performing?

Are you a musician, actor, comedian, dancer, or emerging artist? Step into the spotlight at Fest’U 2026, a lively arts festival in Saint-Étienne, France, happening on May 28–29.

What is Fest’U?

With nearly 3,200 spectators and 300 artists, Fest’U is a yearly celebration of artistic expression in all its forms. From bands and acoustic duos to stand-up comedy, cinema-related activities, and freestyle performances, the festival thrives on creativity.

Why participate?·

• perform in front of an enthusiastic and welcoming audience
• mobility funding: Université Jean Monnet will financially support the mobility costs for 5 T4EU students
• 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?

Fill out the application form by February 6. A selection committee will review the applications, and the five selected students will be notified in March.

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact: coline.brousset@univ-st-etienne.fr

We are pleased to announce the list of students selected to represent UniTS at the FIRST T4EU-LAB Fair and the 2nd Stakeholder Challenge, taking place from 2–4 June 2025 in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Selected students:

1. SP5500012
2. SP5500017

Sofia University is proud to host the FIRST T-LAB Fair and the 2nd Stakeholder Challenge, happening 2–4 June 2025 in Sofia.

Topic:
CLIMATE CHANGE AND EUROPEAN CITIES: ADAPTATION TO THE URBAN HEAT ISLAND EFFECT AND NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS

During the event, you will:

• Explore the innovative work of the Transform4Europe (T4EU) Labs
• Participate in workshops and thematic discussions
• Visit a Geospatial Research & Technologies Fair
• Engage with stakeholders, researchers, and businesses
• Witness the Stakeholder Challenge — a unique experience for students to tackle real-world urban issues

Who should apply?
BA, MA, and PhD students with an interest in climate action, sustainability, urban planning, and innovation.

Each partner university is going to select 2 students. Don’t miss the chance to be part of it!

Apply

Application deadline: 15 May 2025

The University of Trieste (UNITS) is proud to lead the T4EU Sustainable Heritage Student Competitions, an initiative carried out in collaboration with the Bora Museum and the Innovators Community Lab (ICL – UNITS).

This project invites students to explore innovative approaches to the preservation and enhancement of environmental and intergenerational heritage, fostering greater awareness and active engagement in the context of climate change.

Selection criteria will be based on the evaluation of written (300-word) or visual (3-minute video/poster) proposals that align with the competition themes and demonstrate analytical and creative thinking. 

Through the competition, UNITS aims to stimulate reflection and action on key issues related to cultural and environmental sustainability, encouraging collaborative projects capable of generating both local and replicable impacts. This initiative aligns with the values and activities already developed by the Bora Museum, with a specific focus on:

• Environmental Heritage: examining the atmospheric, climatic, and landscape dimensions of heritage.
• Generations: promoting intergenerational dialogue to share and preserve stories, experiences, and memories.

With this challenge, the University of Trieste invites students to explore the role of cultural and creative organizations in disseminating knowledge and raising awareness of the impact of climate change on both tangible and intangible heritage.

Submit your proposal to t4eu.heritage@units.it  by 20^th April.