From online webinars to in-person workshops, see what’s happening across Circle U.
Oct. 2026
10 Oct. 2026, 10:00 - 12:00 CEST (Europe/Brussels)
University of Pisa and online
Open Conversation: Artificial Intelligence, Democracy and Territories
How is artificial intelligence reshaping democracy, fundamental rights and public decision-making? This Open Conversation will explore the challenges of AI governance from local to European and global perspectives, and discuss how universities and students can contribute to shaping a more democratic and rights-based approach to AI.
12 Oct. 2026, 12:00 - 13:00 CEST (Europe/Brussels)
Online, on Zoom
Circle U. for Early Career Researchers: Funding, Mobility and more
To celebrate this year's Erasmus Days, join us for a special Info Session and Welcome Day: a friendly, no-fluff look at everything Circle U. has to offer PhDs and postdocs across our nine-university alliance.
21 Oct. 2026, 09:30 - 23 Oct. 2026, 15:30 CEST (Europe/Brussels)
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Law and Online
CREDO Workshop: Communicating Research, Equity, and Democratic Openness
This 3-day hybrid workshop will bring together students, early career researchers, academics, and civil society organisations from diverse disciplines to explore academic censorship, the backlash against Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I), and the erosion of democratic values and evidence-based research.
21 Oct. 2026, 09:30 - 13:00 CEST (Europe/Brussels)
Online
Sharing Science, Opening Knowledge
As part of the Open Access Week, Circle U. will gather experts from all over Europe to offer you an overview of current Open Science practices and initiatives across European universities. Join us online on 21 October from 9:30am to 1pm!
22 Oct. 2026, 16:15 - 17:30 CEST (Europe/Brussels)
Online and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Senatssaal
Open Conversation: How Can We Act Sustainably in Everyday Life?
The urban climate crisis demands concerted effort between public authorities and citizens to produce not only effective but also equitable solutions. Join this student-led Open Conversation about political, operational, and technical challenges that arise in such collaborations.
CU.ecr Workshop - Transdisciplinary training in doctoral and postdoctoral education
The CU.ecr, the community of practice focused on supporting early-career researchers, is coming together for a new event at UCLouvain dedicated to transdisciplinary research!