{"id":65058,"date":"2026-07-29T12:08:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T10:08:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eunice-university.eu\/?p=65058"},"modified":"2026-07-30T09:33:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T07:33:21","slug":"eunice-student-research-clubs-srcs-innovative-projects-to-tackle-global-challenges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eunice-university.eu\/it\/eunice-student-research-clubs-srcs-innovative-projects-to-tackle-global-challenges\/","title":{"rendered":"EUNICE Student Research Clubs: Innovative projects to tackle global challenges"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

In June 2026, four EUNICE Student Research Clubs presented their diverse and innovative research projects to an EUNICE jury. With a clear focus on interdisciplinary approaches, the clubs put forward their own research ideas with a view to developing solutions to complex societal issues.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”No Line”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]The EUNICE Student Research Clubs (SRCs) initiative launched in March this year with a\u00a0new bottom-up approach, designed to inspire students to work on their own research ideas with other EUNICE students in interdisciplinary research clubs.<\/strong>\u00a0The aim was to recruit fellow students to support the research idea, develop a research project with an accompanying budget, and submit an application for the \u20ac3,000 grant, which the other research clubs and their projects would also be competing for. This was earmarked for the implementation of the selected research idea.<\/p>\n

Initially, interested EUNICE students from all disciplines and study programmes were given the opportunity to select up to\u00a0three areas of interest<\/strong>\u00a0from\u00a0topics such as the UN\u2019s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the digital and green transitions<\/strong>,\u00a0and the integration of women into STEM subjects<\/strong>,\u00a0to select up to three areas of interest<\/strong>\u00a0that best suited their research idea. Based on this selection, they were provided with the contact details of other applicants with similar interests and were then able to form their own topic-specific Student Research Clubs.<\/p>\n

Implementing this approach required a high level of specialist knowledge, organisational skills and the ability to work in a team from the participants. It is therefore all the more gratifying that\u00a016 of the 60 applicants succeeded in forming four dynamic Student Research Clubs<\/strong>. Each of these clubs pursued a specific key research area, with the rules stipulating that at least two club members should come from different EUNICE universities. 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Change\u2019: an investigation into how resistance to change can become a resource for collectively shaping sustainable transformations.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][image_with_animation image_url=”65063″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Three female students creating the \u201cThermal Intelligence Club\u201d and developing its innovative AI data centre concept.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”65065″ image_size=”full” max_width=”50%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Club \u201dMagnus\u201d has even designed its own logo and is focusing its research project on smart cities.<\/em><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][image_with_animation image_url=”65066″ image_size=”full” max_width=”75%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]The \u201cEquiBiome Club\u201d presented the most ambitious research project with its SIREN project, and will therefore have the opportunity to apply for a seed-funding research grant at EUNICE level in September.<\/em><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”3%” bottom_padding=”3%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]The projects undertaken by the four clubs were remarkably diverse, and the individual clubs presented the following research ideas: The\u00a0Thermal Intelligence Club\u00a0<\/strong><\/i>has set itself the goal of developing concepts for sustainable locations for AI Computing Centres. The\u00a0Magnus Club<\/strong><\/i>\u00a0aims to collaborate within the \u2018Green Cities\u2019 software ecosystem to promote inclusive urban development. The\u00a0EquiBiome Club<\/strong><\/i>\u00a0aims to investigate gender-specific differences in immune response, epithelial healing and nutrition. The\u00a0Resistance to Change Club<\/strong><\/i>\u00a0wishes to investigate resistance to sustainable changes in food policy. With its well-thought-out concept and a clear implementation plan, this club ultimately prevailed over the competition and convinced the EUNICE jury. The team has until the end of October to put its research idea into practice.<\/p>\n

The Student Research Clubs play a crucial role in promoting multidisciplinary collaboration and the development of cross-disciplinary scientific skills within the EUNICE Alliance.<\/strong>\u00a0The initiative takes place twice a year and is characterised by an alternating approach.\u00a0As the bottom-up approach was implemented in the spring, the top-down approach will begin in September in collaboration with a Spanish company in Santander, Spain, which specialises in the distribution of exclusive regional Spanish products.<\/strong>\u00a0Preparations are already in full swing, and interested students are invited to keep an eye on the\u00a0EUNICE platform<\/a>\u00a0in September so as not to miss out on this new opportunity. The website also features descriptions of the two approaches adopted by the EUNICE Student Research Clubs.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#EFEBEB” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”3%” bottom_padding=”3%” left_padding_desktop=”3%” right_padding_desktop=”3%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]CONTACT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Adriana Handrich<\/strong>
\nBrandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) Germany<\/p>\n

Research Coordinator EUNICE4U
\nCentral administration, Room 304
\nKarl-Marx-Stra\u00dfe 16
\nT +49 (0) 3573 85 753
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