U!REKA Events
Conferences, calls for proposals & events: On this page you can find out which U!REKA dates are coming up soon.
Location: Online meeting
Target group: Employees of the U!REKA universities and Associate Partners
Organising institution: Metropolia UAS
Contact person Frankfurt UAS: Hanna Leonhard
Further information:
U!REKA organises bi-monthly Let's share meetings, where a brief overview of recent activities is given. Old and new participants are cordially invited to find out about the current activities of the U!REKA European University and to get involved with it. These meetings are open to all interested parties.
U!REKA European University offers the workshop “Let’s build the future in cities together — accelerating the climate transition through impactful, European city-university collaboration” as part of the 23rd European Week of Regions and Cities.
The workshop focuses on the unique role universities play in supporting cities through climate transition. It showcases best practices from the cities of Helsinki and Ghent, highlighting how the urban-focused European university alliance U!REKA contributes to accelerating climate-neutrality.
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Place: Square Brussels, 313-315, Brussels, Belgium
Session Code: 14WS252112
Format: Presence
Target group: Researchers from U!REKA universities and associate partners
Organising institution: Amsterdam UAS
Registration: please click here
Contact Frankfurt UAS: Lyudmila Lyubenova
Further information:
The U!REKA Research Days 2025 bring together more than 100 researchers from different research areas and disciplines. They will work together on the topics of climate-neutral and resilient cities, the transition to a circular society and innovative governance and citizen participation.
Location: Online meeting
Target group: Employees of the U!REKA universities and Associate Partners
Organising institution: Metropolia UAS
Contact person Frankfurt UAS: Hanna Halstrick
Further information:
U!REKA organises bi-monthly Let's Share meetings, where a brief overview of recent activities is given. Old and new participants are cordially invited to attend and learn about the current activities of the U!REKA European University. These meetings are open to all interested parties.
Time: November 24, 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. & November 25, 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Target group: Students (all disciplines), school pupils (16 years and older), young professionals, and anyone interested. No programming or technical knowledge required!
Format: In-person
Location: Frankfurt UAS, Campus, Building 10, Johannes-Uthoff-Halle, Nibelungenplatz 1, 60318 Frankfurt
Info: Do you want to help shape the sustainable city of tomorrow? Are you interested in energy, mobility, and circular solutions? Then bring your ideas, your skills—and your team spirit—to the Urban Circular Hack(athon)!
What it's about
We're tackling real urban challenges on the path to climate-neutral cities: clean energy, e-mobility, zero waste, and circular solutions that work for everyone. Whether you're a student, school pupil, young professional, or engaged citizen—your input counts.
Why participate?
Work in diverse teams to solve real urban challenges. Be inspired by experts from the circular economy, politics, and technology. Develop new ideas, concepts, or prototypes. Win cool prizes, gain visibility—and make a difference!
Main challenge tracks
Clean and resilient energy systems, smart and sustainable urban mobility, people, politics, and participation in circular cities.
Registration: please click here.
Target group: Students, lecturers, researchers, employees of Frankfurt UAS
Format: Presence
Location: Frankfurt UAS
Contact person: Hanna Leonhard
For further information please visit the U!REKA Week website.
Joins us for:
- UrbanCircular Hack(athon)
- Lively discussions with U!REKA guest speakers
- Dedicated meetings for developing joint U!REKA activites
- Job shadowing in different Frankfurt UAS departments
- Staff training activities
- Blended Intensive Programme on „Political Empowerment for Health and Social Work
- Networking events, e.g. FairTrade breakfast
Your contribution:
- Suggest your own guest lecture and participate in calls
- Apply for job shadowing at Frankfurt UAS
- Participate in the jury of the UrbanCircular Hack(athon)
- Reach out to your network for in-person meetings in Frankfurt
Target group: Students, lecturers, researchers, employees of Frankfurt UAS
Format: Presence
Location: Frankfurt UAS
Information: Networking, workshops, and seminars on research topics linked to our Centres of Expertise. We will also organise trainings on research methods and tools, and host several social activities to get to know your fellow researchers in person as well.
Contact person: Hanna Leonhard
U!REKA Connects
Every year a partner university organizes the U!REKA Connects. Here, researchers and project staff have the opportunity to exchange ideas and network. Workshops, lectures and discussion groups offer an ideal environment to develop new ideas.
The next U!REKA Connects will take place from June 23-25, 2026 in Lisbon.
2027: Frankfurt UAS
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