Are you a PhD student approaching the final stages of your programme? Join the EU GREEN webinar “PhD: What’s Next?”, organised by the University of Parma’s Office for Support for European and International Research. This online session will provide essential guidance on how to successfully transition from doctoral studies to the next step in your research career — with a focus on accessing European funding opportunities.
Participants will receive expert advice on CV preparation, identifying relevant calls, and structuring competitive proposals. The webinar is open to PhD students in their final two years from all EU GREEN partner universities. Participation is free of charge, but registration is required by January 27. The connection link will be sent to registered participants ahead of the session.
📩 More information: ricerca.internazionale@unipr.it
Otto von Guericke University of Magdeburg is pleased to invite researchers and research managers across the alliance to an online info session on the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks.
This session will provide practical insights into this key European funding programme supporting structured doctoral training and international, intersectoral collaboration.
Event details
- Date: Monday, 2 June 2025
- Time: 9:30 to 10:30 AM (CET)
- Location: Online (Zoom)
- Language: English
- Host: Research Funding Advice from Otto von Guericke University of Magdeburg
Who should attend?
This webinar is open to all EU GREEN alliance members, and is particularly relevant for: researchers and potential doctoral supervisors, research managers, and administrative staff supporting international or EU-funded projects.
What you’ll learn
- An overview of the MSCA Doctoral Networks programme
- Funding rules, eligibility, and how to apply
- Best practices for submitting a successful proposal
- Live Q&A with experts from OVGU’s Research Funding Advice
Registration
The Zoom link will be sent to after registration and shortly before the event.
About MSCA Doctoral Networks
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks support transnational doctoral programmes implemented by partnerships of universities, research institutions, and non-academic organisations. The aim is to train creative, entrepreneurial, and innovative doctoral candidates through excellent research and transferable skills.
Organised within the framework of the Research workpackage (WP3), these EU GREEN Research Webinars offer researchers and doctoral candidates the opportunity to share their work with a broad European academic community. They foster scientific collaboration, help identify potential partners, and support the development of a network around interdisciplinary research topics.
Topic: The Importance of Social Marketing in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A Case Study
Social marketing is considered a key tool to contribute to achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations 2030 Agenda. This webinar will introduce the concept of social marketing, explore its various areas of application through concrete examples, and present a case study to illustrate its real-world impact.
- Speaker: Mercedes Galán-Ladero, Professor at the University of Extremadura
- Date: Wednesday 28th May 2025, from 4:00 to 5:00 pm (CET)
- Online on Teams:
Join us for the next session of the EU GREEN Stakeholder Lecture Series, hosted by the University of Parma, as we explore the critical intersection between architecture, urban regeneration, and sustainability. The webinar will feature leading voices from academia, public institutions, and industry, including city officials, architects, and sustainability managers from leading companies like Chiesi Group and Gruppo Mutti.
This webinar will provide an in-depth overview of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA PF) call, including its main objectives, eligibility criteria, and key features. A successful MSCA fellow will also share their personal experience, offering practical insights into the application process and the benefits of participating in the programme.
Date: April 23rd, 2025
Time: 10:00 to 11:30 AM (CET)
Location: Online (registration required)
Language: English
Join us for an inspiring session of the EU GREEN Stakeholders Lecture Series, in which we bring together the university community and its external partners to explore sustainability in its different dimensions (economic, social and environmental) through innovative approaches.
This edition features the Helga de Alvear Museum of Contemporary Art, a leading institution dedicated to building bridges between society and contemporary art. Through various educational programs, the Museum fosters accessibility, inclusion and critical engagement with art and its broader social, cultural and environmental contexts.
The keynote speaker will be Ms. Clara Paolini, Director of Communications and Marketing of this museum.
In this conference, we will:
- Explore how contemporary art can serve as a powerful medium for sustainability education and community engagement.
- Showcase the Museum’s strategies for making art accessible and relevant to diverse audiences.
- Discuss practical ways in which universities and cultural institutions can collaborate to drive sustainable change.
- Equip participants with practical ideas for integrating sustainability into academic and cultural settings.
This event offers a unique opportunity to connect the concept of sustainability and its various dimensions (economic, social and environmental) with artistic practice, fostering dialogue, critical thinking, and community impact.
The Role of Student Associations in the Ecological TransitionWhat are the main reasons why young people are concerned about the environment? How has their involvement developed in recent years? What are the obstacles to students’ involvement in these issues? How can student organisations accelerate social and environmental change?
In this talk, Flavie Vincke, Vice-president in charge of the ecological emergency at the FAGE (French Federation of Students’ Associations and EU Green associate partner), will look at the role of French young people and student associations in the ecological transition.
Her presentation will focus on three main themes:
- Overview of young people’s involvement in socio-environmental issues.
- Link with educational issues: as a place of learning, universities must play a leading role in the changes we want to see in society. In collaboration with various partners, they must develop programmes that enable young people to acquire the resources they need to adapt their field of study to environmental and social challenges.
- Role of student associations in raising young people’s awareness of these issues, particularly through the implementation of a variety of projects.
The presentation will be followed by a discussion and Q&A session with the speaker.
Online lecture organised by the University of Angers in partnership with the French Federation of Students’ Associations (FAGE).
Open to everyone
Contact: albertine.lucas@univ-angers.fr
🎙 Speaker: Flavie Vincke – Vice-president in charge of the ecological emergency – French Federation of Students’ Associations (FAGE)
🕥 Time: April 29th, 13.00 – 13.45 CET (12.00 – 12.45 GMT)
🔗 Registration: Here
Nature Based Solutions – Possibility or necessity in our cities?
In the webinar, topics related to the use of Nature Based Solutions for cities as a response to problems related to water quantity and quality, climate change and biodiversity loss will be discussed. Speakers will present the essence of the problem, assumptions regarding the use of NBS and the results of conducted research on the use of Nature Based Solutions in practice. The results of the research will include green roofs, rain gardens and floating islands used for the improvement of environment in urban area.
The aim of the webinar is to communicate the scope of the ongoing research to a wider range of researchers, and to encourage collaboration on the topic of using Nature-based.
Solutions as a multi-functional and provide a wide range of benefits measures to address urban challenges exacerbated by growing urban populations and the impacts of climate change. In doing so, the team from Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences aims to increase networking between researchers, thereby improving collaboration and opportunities for collaborative research, with a view to applying for external funding for joint
projects in the near future.
Speakers
This webinar will be presented by 4 teachers-researchers from Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences (Poland):
- Pr. Aleksandra Bawiec, Institute of Environmental Engineering
- Małgorzata Biniak-Pieróg, Department of Environmental Development and Protection
- Ewa Burszta-Adamiak, Institute of Environmental Engineering
- Magdalena Szymura, Institute of Agroecology and Plant Production
Practical information
- Date: Wednesday 16 th of April, from 4:00 to 5:00 pm (CET)
- Link (online on Teams)
REGISTER HERE
Decentralized Solar Power Plant and Microgrid to Improve Sustainability of Local
Community Energy Supply System In the webinar, a project proposal to create an innovative decentralized energy microgrid that will serve as a model for sustainable, efficient, and secure energy supply will be presented. The foundation of this microgrid will consist of solar power plants (SPPs), energy storage systems (ESS), and smart grid technologies. Our goal is not only to develop a concept but also to implement it in practice by integrating modern technologies, utilizing local infrastructure, and fostering collaboration with local communities.
The webinar will present the features of the project that could be the first-time implemented in Ukraine, discuss current issues and how this project could reshape the energy system structure. Additionally, the collaboration opportunities will be discussed.
Speaker
This webinar will be presented by Vladyslav Hrytsenko from the National Technical University "Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute", Department of The Electric Power Stations (Ukrainian partner of the EU GREEN alliance).
Practical information
- Date: Friday 18 th of April, from 4:00 to 5:00 pm (CET)
- Link (online on Teams)
REGISTER HERE
Promoting international research collaboration with MSCA Staff Exchanges
Researchers, administrative staff and project managers from EU GREEN partner universities
are invited to take part in an online information session about the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Staff Exchanges (MSCA) action.
This funding scheme aims to encourage the mobility of researchers across countries, sectors and disciplines, within collaborative research and training projects.
Organised by OVGU Research Funding Advice, this session will provide a comprehensive overview of the MSCA Staff Exchanges programme and guide participants through key aspects such as:
- Programme overview – Objectives, eligibility criteria and structure of MSCA Staff
Exchanges - Application process – Guidance on proposal writing, evaluation criteria and
submission requirements - Q&A and discussion – Answers to specific questions and tailored advice
This workshop is designed to help researchers and institutions maximise their chances of securing funding, develop competitive proposals, and explore new opportunities for international collaboration.
Whether you are planning to submit a proposal or simply wish to learn more about this funding scheme, this session will provide valuable insights and practical guidance.
Practical information
- Date: Wednesday 2 April 2025
- Time: 9:30–10:30 (CET)
- Location: Online (connection link will be shared shortly before the event)
- Language: English
Registration required via Eveeno
A strategic opportunity for EU GREEN partners
The MSCA Staff Exchanges scheme aligns closely with the EU GREEN alliance’s goals of supporting joint initiatives between partner institutions, enhancing staff mobility, and fostering a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment across Europe.