Unite!Widening Training @UPC - Transparency, Gender Balance and Cultural Diversity

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Organising Partner (University) (UPC) Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
Language English
Public Young researchers ECRs
Training start date 2026-05-26
Training end date 2026-05-28
Training duration

3 days, lunch-to-lunch

Application deadline 2026-04-20
Content

Description : The Unite! Widening Training (UPC) is an international training activity designed to strengthen research, innovation, and collaboration capacities within the Unite! university alliance. The event brings together researchers and academic staff from different institutions to exchange knowledge, develop practical skills, and foster international cooperation in the European research ecosystem.
Main ideas of the event:
- Practical approaches to transparent processes in research teams and institutions
- Tools to support gender balance and cultural diversity
- Multicultural dynamics in academia
- How to use existing policies and data in your institution to support fairness and inclusion
- Peer exchange across Unite! universities and time to turn learning into action
The training is part of a wider programme that includes multiple events aimed at improving professional competencies and fostering collaboration among researchers across Europe.

Intended learning outcomes

By the end of the Unite! Widening Training at UPC (Barcelona), participants will be able to:
- Apply principles of transparency in research and open science practices.
- Recognize and promote gender equality in academic and research environments.
- Foster cultural diversity and inclusion within research teams and collaborations.
- Develop essential soft skills for early-career researchers, including communication, teamwork, and leadership.
- Manage conflicts and collaborate effectively in multicultural research settings.
- Enhance skills in networking, presenting research, and engaging with international peers.
- Reflect on personal and professional growth to improve resilience and career development strategies.

Modality Online
Facilitator/Teacher Xavier Molins
Maximum number of Participants Number of available slots for ULisboa participants: 6 Number of available slots for Wrocław Tech participants: 6 Number of available slots for each other Unite! University : 1 per Unite! university Number of available slots for other Widening university : 4 The host institution (UPC) will have several available slots for its Early-stage Research Career staff.
Registration Requirements

- Open to PhD students and Early Career Researchers from Unite! partner and Widening universities.
- Apply before 20/04/2026 through the official link below.

Topic Multiculturalism EU & languages Inclusion Diversity Equity
Certification provided upon the completion of the training Attendance certification