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Research opportunities in Good Health and Well-Being

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Discover all the research opportunities offered within the EC2U Alliance through the GLADE Virtual Institute. From PhD networks and joint research projects to training activities, conferences, and collaborative studies, the GLADE VI connects researchers across Europe to share expertise, foster innovation, and contribute to healthier and more sustainable communities.

PhD Network
Training Activities
Events & Conferences
Societal Impact
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PhD Network

Are you an early-career researcher? EC2U offers you opportunities to connect with peers and supervisors from across Europe.

The PhD Network gathers doctoral researchers and their mentors to work together through joint projects, interdisciplinary workshops, and research exchanges.

  • Joint Doctoral Workshops hosted by different EC2U universities each year
    • Kick-off Workshop – University of Coimbra, June 2024
    • 1st Workshop – University of Pavia, June 2025
    • 2nd Workshop – University of Poitiers, 2026
    • 3rd Workshop – University of Salamanca, 2027
  • Monthly online community meetings to exchange on ongoing research
  • Poster Slam sessions to showcase and discuss your work in an international context
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Training Activities

Take part in advanced training opportunities designed to help you strengthen your skills and explore new perspectives in the field of health and well-being.

Training opportunities include:

  • Short video trainings, accessible on the dedicated EC2U YouTube playlist
  • Workshops and onsite short courses organised across EC2U universities
  • Summer Schools exploring key health-related challenges
    • “Better Environment for Healthy Cities” - University of Coimbra, June 2024
    • Next edition – JKU Linz, 2026
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Events & Conferences

Transfer events on knowledge and good practices are offered online using research data with the aim of improving health for students, academic, and administrative staff.

Each EC2U university organises one Transfer Event on Knowledge and Good Practices

Upcoming events include:

  • Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi – May 2026
  • University of Coimbra – 2026
  • University of Pavia – 2026
  • University of Poitiers – 2026
  • Friedrich Schiller University of Jena – 2027
  • University of Turku – End of 2025 / Beginning of 2026
  • University of Salamanca – 2026
  • Umeå University – 2027
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Societal Impact

Thematic surveys and studies aim to assess health, safety, and well-being across all EC2U partner universities’ campuses and their surrounding urban environments.

For researchers, thematics surveys and studies offer opportunities to analyse real-world data, identify post-pandemic improvements, uncover emerging challenges, and explore new research questions across the EC2U Alliance.

Ongoing and upcoming studies:

  • University of Jena – 2024
  • Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi – 2025
  • University of Coimbra – 2027

In addition, partnerships with local stakeholders and University Hospitals are strengthened to support evidence-based actions and promote healthier academic ecosystems.

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