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EU-CONEXUS Master in Smart Urban Coastal Sustainability

EU-CONEXUS, the alliance of nine universities is in the process of creating an international Joint master programme and 20 micro-credentials at Master level. Through a pan European survey, skills gaps were identified, and the alliance have been working on creating a portfolio of Micro-credentials and modules to culminate in a Master in Smart Urban Coastal Sustainability.

We are delighted to offer these Micro-credentials at Master level. Each of these three Micro-credentials are 10 ECTS, run online (mainly synchronous online delivery with small amounts of preparatory asynchronous material) and are in the thematic of sustainability in science and agri-food production. These Micro-credentials are open to students from the EU-CONEXUS alliance who meet the entry criteria of the programme as stated in the programme webpage.

PhD week for PhD students

PhD week runs every year and offers an opportunity for PhD students to explore the opportunities within EU-CONEXUS. In the weeks leading up to PhD week, a schedule of activities is released. This includes a mix of online and in-person events. Information regarding EU-CONEXUS mobility funds, innovation contest and yearly conference will be available.

Available courses and application form

PhD Short Courses

PhD are short courses for students undertaking a structured PhD. It is also an opportunity to meet your peers virtually. The courses are offered online and through English by the EU-CONEXUS universities. Through these courses, we are aiming to expand the academic opportunities for our EU-CONEXUS PhD and postdoctoral students.

Through the PhD short courses students have the opportunity to:

  • Access free online transversal and SmUCS-related courses, in a stimulating and international environment
  • Acquire new research and digital skills useful for your research activity and career
  • Practice and improve scientific and professional communication
  • Interact with other students from EU-CONEXUS
  • Have a starting point to develop new partnerships and to write projects together
  • Please take note of the registration deadlines and ECTS allocation of each course. If you have follow-up questions please contact [email protected]

PhD Summer School

Each year, EU-CONEXUS invites PhD students to apply to participate in the summer school based on transversal topics.

Students receive a mobility grant to attend the summer school. Previous locations have included:

  • University of Zadar in Croatia (2022)
  • South East Technological University, Ireland (2023)
  • University of Rostock, Germany (2024)
 
EU-CONEXUS PhD Summer School 2025  
  • La Rochelle University, 21-25 July 2025 
  • The topic is this year is ‘Scientific methodology and Academic communication’                                          

Innovation Contest

The Innovation Contest is a highlight of the EU-CONEXUS calendar of activities. The competition invites research and business ideas in the field of Smart Urban Coastal Sustainability. The Innovation Contest “Contest for Ideas” aims to unlock the entrepreneurial mindset.

  • Eligibility: the contest is open to Master and PhD students along with researchers.
  • More Information: For details on the 2024 Innovation Contest click here
  • The Innovation Contest is now closed for this year.