ESEIA Contributes to the UNITE! Widening Conference in Brussels, 17-18 June 2026
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 at the INITIATE General Assembly in Belgrade
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…
Announcing the 18th ESEIA Lecture Series: Adaptive Reuse of Buildings and Urban Spaces
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…
Strengthening the European Research Area: The EU–Western Balkans
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…
Jobs for Green Transformation: Key Insights from the 17th ESEIA Lecture Series
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,…
ESEIA Holds its 33rd General Assembly Meeting
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,…
Discover ToFuel: Project Flyer Now Available
Alongside the website launch, the ToFuel project has released its official project flyer a concise two-page overview of the project’s goals, core technologies, and consortium. As communication and dissemination lead for the ToFuel consortium, ESEIA coordinated the design and development of this first communication material. ToFuel (Grant Agreement No. 101235233)…
ESEIA Spring Newsletter 2026 is Out
The 59th edition of the ESEIA Newsletter is here. This edition invites you to explore how ESEIA is renewing its engagement with members, from Working Group meetings to exciting new projects. Our WG sessions now combine deep dives into specific research and innovation topics with quick overviews of ongoing initiatives,…
From Compliance to Conviction: What Drives Companies Toward a Circular Economy
Selected highlight of this edition of the ESEIA Sustainable Energy Insight series. The circular economy sits at the heart of Europe’s sustainability transition, and ESEIA member University of Graz, AT is contributing meaningfully to that conversation, through the research of Rupert J. Baumgartner, Professor for Sustainability Management at the Department…
EU Advances Building Decarbonisation
The European Commission has recently published new guidance to decarbonise buildings and increase their circularity, marking a significant step towards aligning Europe’s built environment with its climate neutrality goals. The Staff Working Document on “Life Cycle Approaches to Decarbonise European Buildings” introduces a whole life carbon approach addressing greenhouse gas…