U!REKA Connects 2026 Lisbon: building the future by working together.
U!REKA Connects 2026 took place in Lisbon from 23 to 25 June. This flagship moment brought together 348 colleagues and students from all U!REKA partner
July 7, 2026
We educate the European professionals of tomorrow
We provide application-oriented courses for students, staff and lifelong learners. This empowers you to drive the transition towards climate-neutral, sustainable and smart cities.
Our alliance
U!REKA is a vibrant network of 30 European partners from universities, cities, regions, and companies. We are united by our commitment to applied sciences and education. Together, we champion inclusion, co-creation, and boldness.
123 000 students
engaging in practice-oriented learning
13 000 staff
exchanging ideas and skills
30 partners
from universities, cities, regions and companies
500 solutions
for urban sustainability and digital challenges
Visit our events
06
October
2026
All day
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences,
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam, Netherlands
12
October
2026
All day
Metropolia UAS | Arabia Campus,
Hämeentie 135 D
Helsinki, 00560 Finland
Hämeentie 135 D
Helsinki, 00560 Finland
12
October
2026
October 12 - October 13
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences,
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Discover our projects
The U!REKA Awards honour what brings the alliance to life.
During U!REKA Connects 2026 in Lisbon (23-25 June), the people and projects that bring the alliance to life were honoured with the U!REKA Awards. These
July 6, 2026
Moving towards enhanced student participation.
During U!REKA Connects in Lisbon, the Steering Committee agreed to further strengthen the collaboration with the U!REKA Student Council. This opens up new prospects for
July 6, 2026
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