EUNICoast - The European University of islands, ports and coastal territories

🌊 The mission of EUNICoast: Anchored to the sea, our European Alliance fosters a shared vision of the maritime world as a space of connection, sustainability, and cultural exchange. We connect students with the vibrant ecosystems of ports and islands across Europe. 🎯 Alliance objectives: Our focus on islands and ports positions universities as catalysts for reflection, innovation, and regional connection. We are: · Building strong foundations for students who actively contribute to sustainable coastal futures · Creating a multicultural, multilingual European environment for education and research that tackles global maritime challenges · Combining our expertise to solve pressing environmental and social issues in coastal communities ⚓ Focus areas: Our 5 Teaching & Research Hubs bring together academics, students, industry partners and community stakeholders: · Identities, Local Knowledge, & Cultural Heritage in Islands & Coastal Communities · Blue Circular Economy, Port Logistics, & Sustainable Blue Tourism · Governance, Planning, Management & Monitoring of Islands & Coastal Communities · Health, Biodiversity Protection, Nature-based Solutions & Sustainable Exploration of Coastal/Marine Resources · Engineered & Data-driven Solutions for Coastal Infrastructures, Marine Renewable Energy, Marine Safety & Navigation Systems EUNICoast: The European University of Islands, Ports, and Coastal Territories Co-funded by the European Union Implementation period: 01.11.2024 - 31.10.2028 EU Funding: Erasmus+ / European Universities initiative Budget: 18,153,232 EUR | EU contribution: 14,399,998 EUR