The University of Florence, within the framework of the EUniWell – European University for Well-Being alliance, is organising a series of five online lectures focused on integrating New European Bauhaus principles into higher education and urban and territorial transformation. The initiative runs from 13 to 28 April 2026.
The programme addresses core NEB themes — sustainability, inclusivity, aesthetics — through the lenses of urban climate adaptation, degrowth, bio-based materials, timber construction, and regional design. Each lecture is delivered via live streaming and comprises a 40-minute keynote followed by a 20-minute interactive discussion session.
Lecture programme
Lecture 1 – Urban Heat Islands: mitigation strategies and environmental simulations
University of Florence | Prof. Gianni Bartoli, Prof. Cecilia Ciacci
13 April, 16:00–17:00 CEST
Lecture 2 – Degrowth and sustainable transitions: what the concept means and what it changes for public policy
INALCO University | Prof. Assen Slim
15 April, 16:00–17:00 CEST
Lecture 3 – The Wood Solution 1: sustainable forests and bio-based materials for planetary and human well-being
Linnaeus University | Prof. Staffan Schartner, Prof. Jimmy Johansson
20 April, 10:00–11:00 CEST
Lecture 4 – The Wood Solution 2: timber buildings for well-being and climate resilience
Linnaeus University | Prof. Ambrose Dodoo
21 April, 10:00–11:00 CEST
Lecture 5 – The European Urban Agenda into practice: regional design for transformative cities
University of Florence | Prof. Valeria Lingua
28 April, 10:00–11:00 CEST
Target audience and registration
The series is open to Bachelor's and Master's students as well as PhD candidates. Registration is open until 19 April 2026 via the EUniWell website: https://www.euniwell.eu/news-events/new-european-bauhaus-meets-euniwell-lecture-series-2026
No final examination is required and no ECTS credits are awarded. Participants who attend at least 60% of the lectures and actively engage in the discussion sessions will receive an official EUniWell Digital Badge.
Opportunity: NEB Festival in Brussels
Upon completion of the lecture cycle, students may submit a project proposal — either as a concept note (max 2 pages) or a video pitch (max 3 minutes) — by the end of April. An academic committee composed of the lecturers involved in the series will evaluate the submissions and select three proposals. Selected students will attend the NEB Festival 2026 (Brussels, 9–13 June) with travel and accommodation expenses covered, and will have the opportunity to present their project through a poster at the EUniWell stand.
Zoom link for lecture attendance: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82931445181?pwd=uo0SmGpFQBQKXO2teWe35AqNayJpK6.1