Polytechnic University of Lisbon will host U!REKA Connects 2026, the annual conference of the U!REKA European University, which will take place in Lisbon from 23 to 25 June 2026.

This international event brings together institutional partners, students, academic staff and experts from across Europe to discuss key issues in higher education, such as innovation, sustainability, quality in teaching and European cooperation. The conference aims to promote the sharing of best practices and to strengthen collaborative work among institutions within the U!REKA network.

Call for Proposals

The call for proposals will be open from 1 January to 15 February 2026.
All information regarding the conference programme and the submission of contributions is available at: https://urekaconnects2026.ipl.pt 
 

Enrolment Open for U!REKA Course Units

Enrolment for U!REKA Course Units (CUs) is now open!

These course units are aimed at students and lifelong learners and offer:

opportunities for international recognition,
in-depth learning on sustainability,
preparation for a multidisciplinary professional career,
and many other benefits.

Most course units are delivered online, award ECTS credits, and are free of charge.

Interested participants may enrol in U!REKA course units offered by partner universities located in Belgium, the Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, the Netherlands and Scotland.

View the full course offer at: https://ureka.eu/courses/ 

Text by the ESCS Communication Service.
Image courtesy of Polytechnic University of Lisbon.