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📅 25 March 2026 - Online - 13:00 CET
EUt+ Webinar: "Technological regimentation: Artificial intelligence, fascism, aggression, and democratic society"
On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, EUt+ ECTLab invites the academic community to an essential reflection on the intersection of digital technology, ethics, and political structures. Prof. Pompeu Casanovas, Research Professor on Artificial Intelligence, Law and Ethics at the Spanish National Research Council (IIIA-CSIC) and adjunct Professor at La Trobe University, will deliver a compelling webinar titled: “Technological regimentation: Artificial intelligence, fascism, aggression, and democratic society”.
The Shadow of Tomorrow in the AI Era: Drawing inspiration from Johan Huizinga’s 1935 work In the Shadow of Tomorrow, the seminar questions whether the shadow of totalitarianism is too dense to avoid contaminating today's technological innovation. As artificially intelligent systems learn, decide, and act independently in our hybrid world, the webinar explores the profound relationship between AI and political forms.
In the webinar, Prof. Casanovas will examine the thesis that digital means could pave the way for a return to authoritarianism, identifying critical elements to consider, such as:
- Modern warfare and technological applications.
- The strategic behavior and mindset of large technological corporations.
- The practical political philosophy developed by tech CEOs ("CEOs as philosophers") underlying current governance models.
About the Speaker: Prof. Pompeu Casanovas is a leading expert in Law and Technology, having authored or edited over 30 books and 200 scientific articles. His broad research encompasses AI, cyber-security, socio-legal studies, and regulatory models for Industry 4.0. He has served extensively in European and international academic boards, bringing a wealth of interdisciplinary knowledge to the discussion.
This event is highly recommended for staff, students, and academics interested in the governance of and with AI, digital policy, science and technology studies, politics, and responsible innovation.
Speakers: Prof. Pompeu Casanovas (IIIA-CSIC / La Trobe University)
Date and Time: 25/03/26 – 13:00 CET
Format: Online (Zoom)
📅 4 March 2026 · Online - 13:00 CET
EUt+ Webinar: Inclusiveness across disciplines – good educator practices
The EUt+ online montlhy webinar in March 2026 will bdedicated to disciplinary approaches to inclusiveness in higher education. The session will be delivered by Stelios Yiatros, Assistant Professor in Structural Engineering at the Cyprus University of Technology, and Valerie Hascoet, Lecturer in Language Studies at the Technological University Dublin.
The webinar will explore how inclusiveness can be approached differently across academic disciplines, presenting examples of inclusive teaching strategies and good educator practices. Participants will gain insights into how disciplinary perspectives shape teaching approaches and how cross-disciplinary dialogue can foster more inclusive learning environments within EUt+ institutions.
Speakers: Stelios Yiatros (CUT) and Valerie Hascoet (TU Dublin)
Date and Time: 04/03/26 – 13:00 CET
Format: Online (Zoom)
The session is particularly relevant for academic staff, educational developers, researchers and teaching professionals interested in inclusive pedagogy, interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in higher education.
📅 2 March 2026 · Online
8th ESSLab Seminar: The DonUTT – A New Approach to Measure Sustainability
EUt+ ESSLab invites the academic community to the eighth edition of the ESSLab Seminar, with a new meeting taking place on the first Monday of each month.
For the second meeting online on Monday, 2 March 2026, at 12:00 CET the ESSLab will welcome Maël Jambou from UTT Troyes, who will present “The DonUTT: A new approach to measure sustainability.”
Rethinking Sustainability Metrics: Do sustainability indicators describe reality, or do they quietly shape what we consider worth caring about? The presentation will introduce the DonUTT, a context-specific adaptation of Kate Raworth’s Doughnut Economics developed at the University of Technology of Troyes (UTT). This model challenges dominant, universalist frameworks (such as the SDGs) for measuring sustainability in higher education.
Key highlights of the DonUTT approach include:
- Focusing on orders of magnitude to make complex macro-phenomena (e.g., climate change, well-being) tangible, avoiding the chase for illusory precision.
- Grounding indicators and thresholds in participatory processes to collectively define what a "just" and "safe" space means.
- Explicitly integrating psychological well-being and the quality of social relationships into the social foundation—dimensions often absent from mainstream frameworks.
The talk will conclude by exploring the replication of this pluralistic approach at the European scale within the European University of Technology (EUt+) alliance, demonstrating how multiple "doughnuts" can coexist, each shaped by its specific cultural, social, and institutional context.
Speakers: Maël Jambou (UTT Troyes)
Date and Time: 02/03/26 – 12:00 CET
Format: Online (Microsoft Teams)
27 February 2026 · Online (Microsoft Teams)
EUt+ Incubation Programme #2 – Masterclass no.4: Marketing in Business and Market Dynamics
The EUt+ Incubation Programme #2 continues its entrepreneurial journey with Masterclass no.4, dedicated to one of the most crucial aspects of startup development: understanding market dynamics and sales strategies.
On Friday, February 27 at 12:00 CET, Roberto Bruni, PhD, UNICAS Associate Professor of Business Management, will lead the session titled “Marketing in business and market dynamics: A focus on sales.” The masterclass will explore how startups can position their solutions effectively, identify target markets, and transform innovative ideas into viable business opportunities.
The programme is part of the EUt+ Entrepreneurship School certification framework, awarding participants a recognised certificate that enhances their CV and professional profile.
The session will be held online via Microsoft Teams and is open to all registered participants of the Incubation Programme.
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📅 Spring 2026 · Online
EUt+ Languages for Staff – Spring 2026 Edition
The Spring 2026 edition of EUt+ Languages for Staff is ready to start: the joint initiative is organised by the EUt+ Language Departments, Disciplines and Centres in collaboration with the Multilingualism and Interculturality Office (WA2.4) and aims at promoting multilingualism and multiculturalism within the EUt+ community and strengthening cooperation and collaboration among staff members across the alliance. Classes will be formed with participants from different EUt+ universities, fostering intercultural exchange and shared learning experiences.
Courses will run online from March to June 2026, with weekly 90-minute sessions. Each participant may register for one course only.
Places are limited (minimum 8 – maximum 20 participants per course) and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
NEW! A pilot course organised by h_da – Diverse Classrooms: Intercultural Communication and Competence for EUt+ Lecturers – will also be offered starting on 14 April 2026.
Registration period:
21 February 2026 – 09:00 CET to 25 February 2026 – 09:00 CET
Please note: Missing the first two weeks of classes will result in unenrollment to allow another colleague to participate. Successful applicants will receive confirmation via email after the registration deadline.
📅 13 February 2026 · Online (Microsoft Teams)
EUt+ EUTINN Research Seminar: Detection and Filtration of Mercury Traces Using DNA-Based Biosensors
Within the activities of EUTINN – European Research Institute of the European University of Technology alliance (EUt+), UNICAS academic staff and researchers are invited to attend the first research seminar of 2026, to be delivered by Antoine Elie, PhD candidate at the L2n – Lights, Nanomaterials, Nanotechnologies Laboratory of the Université de Technologie de Troyes (UTT).
The presentation, entitled “Detection and Filtration of Mercury Traces Using DNA-Based Biosensors”, will explore innovative approaches for detecting highly toxic mercury species using DNA-based biosensing technologies. Mercury represents a major environmental and public health challenge, and the research presented aims to develop continuous, real-time monitoring strategies capable of identifying trace concentrations.
The seminar will illustrate the use of Surface Plasmon Resonance and fluorescence-based microfluidic systems for mercury detection, as well as experimental approaches employing DNA as a molecular filter for contaminated water. These strategies offer promising perspectives for environmental monitoring, nanotechnology applications and interdisciplinary scientific collaboration within the EUt+ research ecosystem.
The initiative represents an opportunity for scientific exchange within the EUt+ community and is particularly relevant for researchers, doctoral candidates and academic staff interested in biosensors, nanomaterials, environmental monitoring and innovative detection technologies.
Date and Time: 13/02/26 – 11:00 CET
Format: Online (Microsoft Teams - Meeting ID: 366 638 843 398 06 | Passcode: ix64uu3R
📅 11 February 2026 · Online — 13:30 EET | 12:30 CET
EUt+ EXTRAS Analytical Tools – Online Seminar
The EUt+ Research Office at Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) is organizing the online seminar “EUt+ EXTRAS Analytical Tools”.
The session will be delivered by Dr Costantinos Tziouvas, Assistant Professor at the Department of Communication and Internet Studies at CUT and co-developer of the EUt+ EXTRAS Analytical Tools.
During the webinar, participants will be introduced to the analytical dashboards and their practical applications, gaining insights into how these tools can support research development, research intelligence and strategic planning at both institutional and alliance level.
Target audience: Academic staff, researchers, research support staff and all colleagues interested in research intelligence, strategic planning and collaboration opportunities within EUt+.
Date & time: 11/02/26 – 12:30 CET, 13:30 EET
Format: Online (Microsoft Teams)
📅 11 February 2026 — 13:00 CET
Webinar: “Social Media Drives Polarization, But Can Be Leveraged to Bridge Divides”
The EUt+ Alliance invites students, academic and professional staff to attend an online webinar by Dr. Emily Kubin (University of Oxford), focusing on the dual role of social media in fueling political polarization and in offering new opportunities to bridge political and social divides.
Speaker: Dr. Emily Kubin
Title: Social Media Drives Polarization, But Can Be Leveraged to Bridge Divides
Date & Time: 11/02/26 – 13:00 CET
Registration: Required via the link below.
Abstract: Political polarization and conflict are increasing worldwide, with social media often identified as a key driver. Drawing on a systematic review of 94 studies, this webinar examines how exposure to like-minded content intensifies ideological and affective polarization. At the same time, it presents emerging evidence on how social media can be leveraged to reduce intolerance and dehumanization through interventions such as victimhood narratives and polarizing-content warnings. The talk will also briefly discuss the role of AI in both reinforcing and counteracting political polarization.
Speaker Bio: Dr. Emily Kubin is a post-doctoral research fellow in the Department of Experimental Psychology at the University of Oxford and a research affiliate at the Center for Conflict and Cooperation at New York University. Her research focuses on the interaction between moral judgments, media (news and social media), political polarization and conflict, using primarily experimental and quantitative methods. She also studies the role of AI in shaping political attitudes and developing interventions to bridge societal divides.
📅 2 February 2026 — 12:30 CET · Online
Webinar: “Technology and Virtues in the Digital Age: The Path to a New Identity”
The European University of Technology (EUt+) alliance invites students, academic and professional staff to attend the seventh edition of the ESSLab Monthly Seminar, and the first seminar of 2026, featuring Prof. Bilian Marinov (Technical University of Sofia).
Speaker: Prof. Bilian Marinov
Title: Technology and Virtues in the Digital Age: The Path to a New Identity
Date & Time: 02/02/26 – 12:30 CET
Format: Online seminar
Abstract: The digital age has profoundly reshaped how individuals construct and experience their identities. While classical philosophical traditions grounded identity in enduring values such as Truth, Goodness and Beauty, today’s techno-sphere introduces both new challenges and opportunities. Algorithmic cultures, social media dynamics and fragmented digital personas can undermine coherence and foster forms of “techno-narcissism”. At the same time, drawing on human virtues offers a responsible pathway to cultivating authentic, resilient and sustainable digital identities grounded in empathy, responsibility and ecological awareness.
In line with the EUt+ ethical framework, the seminar promotes a form of techno-optimism that views technology not as an end in itself, but as a tool for human flourishing guided by universal values.
📅 22 January 2026 · Online
WIDERA Info Day: Widening Calls 2026–2027
Following the adoption of the new WIDERA Work Programme 2026-2027 on December 11, 2025, the European Commission is hosting a dedicated online Info Day on January 22, 2026, organized in cooperation with the Research Executive Agency (REA), the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA). The event aims to provide interested applicants with detailed insights about the calls under the Destination “Widening participation and spreading excellence” of this Work Programme.
This destination is designed to bridge the R&I gap and foster a cohesive Research and Innovation ecosystem within the EU. With the first calls opening in January 2026, the program will cover key topics including:
- Teaming Synergies & Twinning
- Hop-on Facility & Excellence Hubs
- ERA Fellowships & ERA Chairs
- Research Management Facility, Research Managers, & EIC Pre-Accelerator
Strategic Focus for UNICAS & EUt+: A key moment of the event will be the focus session at 13:30 CET regarding Twinning calls. These initiatives focus on strengthening research capacities through strategic partnerships. For UNICAS, being a member of the European University of Technology (EUt+) alliance provides a significant advantage, as the alliance includes several member universities in "widening" countries, offering valuable opportunities for international research collaboration.
Interaction and Q&A: Speakers from the European Commission and Executive Agencies will present the novelties of the 2026-27 program and address specific questions from the audience. Participants will have the opportunity to interact in real-time via Slido using the event code #WIDERA.
All UNICAS academic staff interested in exploring funding opportunities under the WIDERA Programme and in receiving practical guidance for participation in upcoming calls are invited to attend.
📅 16 January 2026 · Brussels
EUt+ Alliance: a strong model for the future of European higher education
The European University of Technology (EUt+) alliance is increasingly confirming itself as a successful model for the future of European higher education. Thanks to the close collaboration of its nine European partner universities, including UNICAS, EUt+ is steadily progressing towards the ambitious goal of evolving into a fully-fledged European University with its own legal status..
This strategic vision was strongly endorsed during a high-level international conference held in Brussels on January 16, organised by the EUt+ member Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences (h_da) on the initiative of the State of Hessen. Representatives of the European Commission and the European Parliament highlighted the pivotal role of European University Alliances in strengthening cooperation across higher education, research and innovation in Europe.
UNICAS, as a EUt+ proud member, shares the mission and goals of the EUt+ alliance, which actively promotes joint research activities, academic mobility, shared educational structures and a stronger European identity, offering concrete opportunities for students, researchers and academic staff, as also underlined by h_da President Prof. Armin Steinmetz in Brussels. This represents a key strategic asset for UNICAS, which benefits directly from European integration through tools already in place, such as the Common Affiliation, the Mobility Maps Database, and structured research and teaching collaborations across EUt+ partner universities.
The discussions also stressed the importance of ensuring stable and long-term funding beyond 2027, enabling alliances such as EUt+ to consolidate their governance structures and move closer to the vision of a truly integrated European university.
🔗 Read the full article on h_da website
📷 View the photos of the event on LinkedIn
News from 2025
📅 1-5 December 2025
UNICAS at the EUt+ Riga Week 2025
UNICAS participated in the EUt+ Riga Week 2025, hosted by Riga Technical University, where representatives from the nine EUt+ universities advanced curriculum convergence, student involvement, and cross-campus collaboration. The event also marked the two-year anniversary of UNICAS within EUt+ Accelerate.
📅 18-20 November 2025
Online Career Fair meet@h_da 2025: your gateway to internships and jobs in Germany
Would you like to learn more about job opportunities in Germany and connect with potential employers? As part of the EUt+ network, UNICAS students are invited to participate in the annual career event organized by Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences. The initiative is completely free and includes:
📌 “How to apply successfully in English for jobs in Germany” — November 4, 2025 (3 p.m.–5:30 p.m. CET)
A free preparatory session offered by h_da covering rules for internships/working in Germany, how to create your CV and Cover Letter, and how to prepare for a Job Interview.
👉 Register here
📌 Career Fair meet@h_da — 18 to 20 November 2025 (10 a.m.–4 p.m. CET, last day online only)
Meet employers, explore job and internship opportunities, and network with companies operating in Germany. Join online via the Talentefinder platform.
📅 11 November 2025 — 12:00 WEST | 13:00 CEST | 14:00 EEST
Webinar: “Not the digital transformation you planned for: AI accelerationism versus decomputing”
The EUt+ alliance invites all students, academic and professional staff to attend a thought-provoking online seminar by Dr. Dan McQuillan (Goldsmiths, University of London), who will explore the critical tensions between AI accelerationism and decomputing as alternative visions of digital transformation.
Speaker: Dr. Dan McQuillan
Title: Not the digital transformation you planned for: AI accelerationism versus decomputing
Date & Time: 11/11/25 – 12:00 WEST (Dublin), 13:00 CEST (Paris), 14:00 EEST (Sofia)
Registration: Required via the link below.
Abstract: The EU’s dubious vision of economic growth that could be digitally decoupled from carbon emissions has resulted in a deeply reactionary technopolitics. Massive institutional and financial buy-in is failing to conceal AI’s character as an already-broken technology trying to fix a broken system. This talk will propose decomputing as an alternative form of digital transformation; one that centres social justice, aligns with degrowth and applies people-powered conviviality to the governance of tech for the common good.
Speaker Bio: Dr. Dan McQuillan is a Senior Lecturer in Critical AI at Goldsmiths, University of London. With a background in Experimental Particle Physics, he has worked in community technology, human rights, and social innovation. He is the author of “Resisting AI – An Anti-fascist Approach to Artificial Intelligence.”
📅 October 2025
EUt+ Staff Week in Darmstadt: that is how EUt+ sounds like
"We truly ‘lived’ being European, in a simple and meaningful way": staff from the University of Cassino took part in the EUt+ Staff Week hosted by Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences, dedicated to “Multilingual & multicultural learning – that is how EUt+ sounds like”. The initiative, held from September 29th to October 2nd, 2025, used music and singing to strengthen intercultural understanding and collaboration among EUt+ university staff.
UNICAS staff described the experience as both inspiring and joyful, sharing insights about their Erasmus+ mobility within the EUt+ Alliance: “Singing together with colleagues from other European universities made differences disappear — we discovered and shared what unites us. Now we all feel ready to work with colleagues from our partner universities as if they were part of our own. We thank EUt+ for offering us a new perspective on our work, and we will soon apply for a true job-shadowing experience.”
📅 October–November 2025
Read, Resist, Reflect: Antiracist Dialogues
Within the EUt+ alliance, an engaging initiative on “Antiracist Dialogues” will take place online via Teams every Friday, from October 10 to November 14 2025, 12:30 to 13:30 (CET). The sessions are open to all students, regardless of their study level or field, and no prior knowledge is required. These sessions are hosted by TU Dublin and are part of the EUt+ initiative to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. Students can register by scanning the QR code on the leaflet attached or clicking on the link below.
📅 June 2025
European Fireworks of Ideas
The first EUt+ Incubation Program began in January 2025 with a clear vision: to transform students’ and researchers’ ideas into real, applicable solutions. The UNICAS student team secured third place at the EUT+ incubation program finals.
Their "Graphene Breathe" idea aims to reduce livestock greenhouse gas emissions — a remarkable achievement in this European competition of innovation and creativity.
📅 2-6 June 2025
📌 EUt+ Darmstadt Week – Advancing Europe: participants from nine countries working towards a common goal – the establishment of a European University
The European University of Technology (EUT+) alliance met in Darmstadt from 2–6 June 2025 to advance the establishment of a unified European University. The week fostered cooperation, innovation, and dialogue among representatives from nine partner countries, all working together toward a common goal of strengthening the European higher education landscape.
March 2025
UNICAS at APAIE 2025: promoting EUt+ collaboration on an international stage
UNICAS participated in the APAIE 2025 International Education Conference together with its EUt+ Alliance partners, presenting a shared stand fully designed by UNICAS. The event, held in March 2025 in Asia, showcased the potential of coordinated international strategies within the EUt+ network and highlighted UNICAS as a fully active member of the Alliance since November 2023. Representing UNICAS were Monica Fragnoli, Project Manager for EUt+, and Laura Morone, Head of the International Welcome Service.
News from 2023
November 2023
UNICAS joins the EUt+ Alliance
As of 1 November 2023, UNICAS officially joined the European University of Technology (EUt+) as its ninth member, contributing to the creation of an inclusive, sustainable, and human-centred European model of technological education and research.
September 2023
Cartagena Week – Final review of the first phase of the EUt+ project
EUt+ concluded its pilot phase with a final review in Cartagena (26–28 September 2023), marking a key milestone in its journey. UNICAS joined as the 9th partner, setting the stage for the next strategic phase through the EUt+ Accelerate project.
Last Update: 3 February 2026
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