SETU participated in parallel EU-CONEXUS meetings hosted by Frederick University, Cyprus
Taking place in May, two parallel meetings hosted by Frederick University involved colleagues from across the EU-CONEXUS alliance.
Eva Roberts, Project Co-ordinator for SETU, participated in a two-day planning session for EU-CONEXUS ENABLES. The initiative was aimed at fostering sustainable synergies among EU-CONEXUS member universities, municipalities, and stakeholders with a particular focus on Smart Urban Coastal Sustainability (SmUCS) challenges. Led by the Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest (UTCB), the event celebrated the achievements of the project’s first 15 months, highlighting progress in creating a shared framework to enhance research culture and institutional support. A series of interactive presentations provided space for each partner university to reflect on lessons learned and collaboratively plan the next phase of the project. It will include the launch of PhD Co-tutelles, further post-doc mobilities, events and trainings (including hackathons), as well as the publication of ‘Coastal Resilience and Sustainability’, the project’s Open Journal.
EU-CONEXUS ENABLES Team pictured outside Frederick University, Cyprus
EU-CONEXUS Career Network in-person meeting
During the EU-CONEXUS Festival in Limassol, Cyprus, the EU-CONEXUS Career Network held its first ever in-person team meeting . After nearly two years of virtual collaboration, meeting face-to-face brought a renewed sense of connection, deeper discussions, and highlighted the focus and drive in continued collaboration.
Over the course of the 1.5-day meeting, the group reflected on progress to date, identified challenges, and explored fresh ideas and strategic directions for continued work beyond 2026. The team also reviewed event planning logistics and brainstormed new topics for upcoming activities for students and alumni.
Rebecca Power, Senior Project Officer, EU CONEXUS Career Network commented, “The beautiful setting in Limassol and the outstanding support from our hosts at Frederick University made the experience both productive and memorable”. This gathering marked an important step forward in strengthening collaboration across the network and shaping the future of career development within EU-CONEXUS.
EU-CONEXUS Career Network Team pictured at Frederick University
