Advance Your Research Career in Barcelona: The Unite! Widening Training Series 2026
The Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) is proud to host the upcoming Unite! Widening Training Series from May 26 to 28, 2026. This intensive “lunch-to-lunch” programme has been specifically curated for PhD students and Early Career Researchers from both Unite! partner institutions and Widening universities.
As the academic landscape becomes increasingly globalised, technical expertise alone is no longer the sole benchmark for success. This training series aims to equip the next generation of scholars with the essential skills needed to navigate ethical complexities and diverse professional environments.
This three-day, in-person training focuses on Transparency, Gender Balance, and Cultural Diversity in research environments. Throughout the sessions, participants will address one guiding question: how do we build research environments that are fair, transparent, and inclusive in everyday practice?
Core training pillars
The programme is built upon three critical areas designed to broaden the scope and impact of modern research:
- Open Science & Integrity: explore how transparency and rigorous ethical practices serve as the foundation for high-impact research.
- Global Competence: develop strategies for working within international teams and mastering intercultural communication.
- Equity in Academia: acquire tools to address unconscious bias and effectively integrate gender perspectives into scientific work.
Event details & format
The event is designed to foster both professional growth and peer networking in the heart of Barcelona.
Format: 3-day in-person training (lunch-to-lunch), featuring interactive sessions, workshops, peer work, and dedicated networking moments.
Target Audience: PhD candidates and Early Career Researchers.
Dates: 26–28 May 2026 (with a welcome lunch on Tuesday).
Venue: Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), Barcelona
Cost: Participation is free of charge, though formal registration is required.
The Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya invites all eligible researchers to take advantage of this professional development opportunity. Given the intensive nature of the workshops, space is limited.
Registration link: https://agora.unite-university.eu/event/widening-training-upc-35/register
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