On 16 September 2026, UNI, the Italian Standardisation Body, hosted the workshop “Industrial Symbiosis for Sustainable Cities and Communities – Standardisation meets innovation: from circular ideas to market-ready solutions”, organised under the EU-funded United Circles project. Held in Milan in a hybrid format, alongside the project’s General Assembly, the event…

Connecting cities, industries and resources The transition towards a circular economy is not only a technological challenge. It requires cities, industries, researchers, public authorities and communities to understand new solutions, connect with one another and work together to transform the way resources are used. This is at the heart of…

How can regions translate ambitious climate neutrality goals into practical action? This question was at the centre of the Climate Neutral Event held in Pécs, Hungary, on May 20th 2026. Organised within the framework of the United Circles project, the event brought together local, regional and international stakeholders to explore…

May 6th, 2026, UNI, the Italian Standardisation Body, presented UNITED CIRCLES at Bocconi University in Milan, during a lecture within the Master of Science in Economics and Management of Government and International Organisations. The session introduced students to the role of European and international standardization in supporting innovation, research and…

On 22 April 2026, the city of Salamanca hosted the 1st Community of Practice on Circular Cities, held at the International Spanish Centre of the University of Salamanca within the framework of the European Horizon Europe project UNITED CIRCLES. This international event brought together representatives from public administrations, companies, research…

As part of the UNITED CIRCLES, ZEOS, d.o.o., one of the partners, successfully organised a focus group workshop on April 2nd, 2026, in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The workshop focused on the SAŠA (Savinja–Šalek) region and was dedicated to exploring more circular, resource‑efficient and regionally connected approaches to managing materials, resources and…

The Unit of Environmental Science & Technology (UEST) of the National Technical University of Athens was present at the 8th International Exhibition Verde.Tec 2026 (February 27 – March 1, Mediterranean Exhibition CenterPaiania) — Greece’s leading event for environmental technologies, circular economy, and smart cities. At Stand C12a, we showcased the…

The online information meeting titled “Türkiye–Hungary Partnership in Innovation and Digitalisation under EU Funds”, organised in cooperation with the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Foreign Affairs Directorate for EU Affairs and the Hungarian Development Promotion Office (MFOI), was held on 22 October. The meeting aimed to strengthen cooperation between Türkiye…

On February 9, in celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (11F), United Circles visited Ángel León School in Colmenar Viejo, Madrid. The session was facilitated by our colleague Cintia Escandell from COMET, yet another woman in science from the United Circles project. We were especially proud to highlight women in our…

The next-generation knowledge-sharing and experience platform for the concrete and cement industry, CUSCIT’25 Cement Olympics, was held in Antalya Belek between 4–7 November 2025. Aiming to bring together academia’s knowledge base and research capacity with the current needs of industry, while also shaping academic work through practical industry experience, CUSCIT’25…

On Monday, 9 February 2026, students from IESO Tomás Bretón (Villamayor, Salamanca) participated in an educational visit to the Salamanca Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), gaining first-hand insight into wastewater treatment and the role this infrastructure plays in environmental sustainability. Guided by the Aqualia team, students toured the facilities and learned…

Africa’s experiencing the world’s highest rates of urbanization and population growth, along with rising material consumption and waste production[1] [2]. By the year 2050, Africa’s projected urban waste generation is expected to triple[3], creating both a significant environmental challenge and a considerable opportunity for circular innovation. Hence, Africa is key…