Author archives: Nicoleta Talpes

As Europe celebrates New European Bauhaus (NEB) Week 2026, bringing together citizens, researchers, architects, policymakers, and innovators to shape more sustainable, inclusive, and beautiful living environments, the ESEIA Lecture Series dedicated its 18th edition to one of the most relevant topics for the future of European cities: Adaptive Reuse of…

ESEIA continues to play a central role in the Horizon Europe project INITIATE by leading the development of Deliverable D1.2 – Report on Policy Barriers and Requirements, a publicly available report examining the challenges and opportunities facing research and innovation ecosystems in widening countries. This publicly available deliverable, submitted in…

ESEIA member Savonia University of Applied Sciences has introduced a new applied tool to advance energy efficiency work: the Energy Consumption Data Analyst. Announced in May 2026, the tool is designed to put smarter energy insights directly in the hands of practitioners, organisations, and students working on energy monitoring and…

The latest ESEIA Working Group Meeting brought together members from across the network on 29 May 2026 for a session centred on collaboration, knowledge exchange, and forward-looking opportunities in sustainable energy innovation. A key highlight was the presentation by Fabio Montagnino, Coordinator of the ESEIA Working Group on Education and…

On 17 – 18 June 2026, policymakers, university leaders, researchers, and innovation stakeholders from across Europe will gather in Brussels for the UNITE! Widening Brussels Conference 2026, a high-level event exploring how European universities can act as engines of inclusion, innovation, and transformation. Brigitte Hasewend, ESEIA Director and Member of…

ESEIA attended the 4th General Assembly of the INITIATE Horizon Europe project, held on 12–13 May 2026 in Belgrade, Serbia, and hosted by the Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences. ESEIA Director Brigitte Hasewend and ESEIA Project Manager Sıla Celebi represented the Alliance at what proved to be two highly productive…

ESEIA and TU Graz invite you to the 18th edition of the ESEIA Lecture Series, dedicated to one of the most pressing topics at the intersection of architecture, sustainability, and urban transformation: Adaptive Reuse of Buildings and Urban Spaces, taking place online on 11 June 2026, 19:00–21:00 CET. About the…

The European Union’s commitment to an inclusive, competitive, and geographically coherent Research and Innovation landscape is gaining new momentum. At the centre of this effort is the EU–Western Balkans Research & Innovation Agenda, a comprehensive framework designed to deepen cooperation with six partner countries and accelerate their integration into the…

On 23 April 2026, the 17th ESEIA Lecture Series brought together 37 participants from 13 different countries, researchers, policymakers, educators, and innovation practitioners for a timely and wide-ranging discussion on one of the defining challenges of Europe’s green transition: building an inclusive, future-ready green workforce. Co-organised by ESEIA, TU Graz,…

On 16 April 2026, ESEIA convened its 33rd General Assembly (GA) in an online format, bringing together members from across Europe to review progress, align strategic priorities, and reinforce collaboration across research, innovation, and education in sustainable energy. A key highlight of this edition was the participation of Ágota Dávid,…