ECIU University
Research Conference

The ECIU University research strategy is aimed at addressing complex research challenges related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG 11): “Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable”. In the ECIU University research is challenge-based, use-inspired and conducted in deep collaborative teams of universities, NGOs, industry, government, and civil society with the overall goal of driving societal impact.

ECIU University Research Conference aims to move beyond traditional conference structures and embody a challenge-based approach by providing an interactive forum for discussing common challenges, forging partnerships of societal stakeholders, and contributing to the implementation of shared policies to enhance the resilience of cities and society. This event will bring together societal stakeholders to showcase challenge-based research outcomes, share best practices of innovative research approaches, and explore/initiate potential collaborations for common solutions to societal issues.

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It is a great pleasure to present the Book of Abstracts for the ECIU University Research Conference.

In this Book of Abstracts, you will find research summaries, representing a novel research approach in Energy and Sustainability, Circular Economy, Transport and Mobility, Resilient Communities and Citizen Science. These summaries offer a glimpse of challenge-based research presented during the conference, showcasing the dedication and hard work of our participants.

We encourage you to explore the abstracts in this book, attend the various sessions, and engage in meaningful discussions with your fellow participants.

The ECIU University Research Conference will take place on 3-4 October, 2023 in Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) premises. It is organized by the ECIU University under the project “ECIU University Research Institute for SMART European Regions” (SMART-ER), which has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme, and the Erasmus+ project “ECIU University”  (ECIUn+), and led by a Scientific Committee composed of members from 12 ECIU universities.

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You will be able to apply to attend the conference, to participate as a main facilitator or co-facilitator of a challenge session, or to present a poster.

You can consult the Call for Challenges and the Call for Posters before filling in the application form at:

ECIU University Research Conference – Poster Call

ECIU University Research Conference – Challenge Call
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If you have any questions about the application form, please contact eciu.university.conference@uab.cat

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ECIU University Research Conference aims to be a meeting point where ECIU University researchers and stakeholders from different territories meet and network in common challenges and solutions. We  believe that involvement of Quadruple Helix (4H) to this conference is very important to reach its' goal.

To encourage attendance at ECIU University Research Conference, especially early-stage researchers, each ECIU member University will support:

• conference participation of 2 PhD students (R1) (grants of 550 euro/each for accommodation and travel);
• conference participation of at least 3 researchers (R2-R4) (grants of 550 euro/each for accommodation and travel). Further external fundings might be assigned/allocated depending on each partner's availability.

Participants have to apply for ECIU University Research Conference grants till the 6th of June, 2023.

The application for the grants will be managed by each ECIU member University. You can apply for the grant as participant, session challenge provider and or poster presenter. If you want to enter in the process for obtaining ECIU University Research Conference grant, please contact responsible person in your institution:

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‍Process for the allocation of grants:

Once the evaluation process for the call for challenges and call for posters will be closed, the ECIU University Research Conference coordination team will send the following information to ECIU member Universities:

• Registered applicants of institution;
• Ranking list of successful proposals and posters by institution.

Based on this information and the list of participants who applied for the ECIU University Research Conference grant, each ECIU member University will allocate the grants under the following criteria:

A.  Priority will be given to applicants who were selected to participate in a challenge or poster sessions in terms of ranking and within the limits of the available grants.

B.   If there are no grants for applicants who were selected to participate in a challenge or poster sessions , each ECIU member University will be free to allocate the funding, but always prioritizing gender balance and the diversity of career profiles of the researcher.

Institutional contact points will inform the applicants about the resolution of the grants and the next steps until the 3^rd

of July, 2023.

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If you have any queries or suggestions, please email to:

eciu.university.conference@uab.cat

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If you are interested in opportunities to collaborate with ECIU University, please email to:
eciu.university.conference@uab.cat
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If you want to know more about the opportunities that ECIU University can offer you, please email to:
‍eciu.university.conference@uab.cat

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ABOUT BARCELONA:

Barcelona is a big city with lots of things to do and learn. The main references of the city are Antoni Gaudi, architect who designed the emblematic Sagrada Familia, also Joan Miro, who revolutionized painting and art in Barcelona. It is a reference point for Mediterranean gastronomy, has a large collection of museums, beaches and beautiful landscapes all through the city.

Not sure where to start to find the best plan? You could start here:

• Time Out
• Barcelona Turisme
• Barcelona Life
• Museum Pass (Articket BCN)

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TMB NETWORK:

With a TMB Network Ticket you can access to metro, bus (TMB), urban railway (FGC, Zone 1), tram (TRAM), and regional railway (Rodalies de Catalunya, Zone 1).

It can be purchased using a credit card. Most used cards in Barcelona are: Visa, MasterCard and American Express. You can also use cash at the Ticket Machines.

It can be acquired at:

• Any metro station Ticket Machine,
• Using the TMB App,
• Online.

If you use the App or the Website, you will get a voucher with a personal code which can be exchanged at any metro station ticket machine to get your TMB ticket.

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TMB Network Tickets best options for your visit depend on how many days you plan to stay:
HOLA BARCELONA

‍A non-transferable travel card that allows you make as many journeys as you like using the metro, bus (TMB), urban railway (FGC, Zone 1), Montjuïc funicular, tram (TRAM), and regional railway (Rodalies de Catalunya, Zone 1). It also includes metro service travel between the airport and Barcelona city centre.

• 2 days / 48 h travel card – price €16.40 (-10% = €14,76)
• ‍3 days / 72 h travel card – price €23.80 (-10% = €21,42)
• ‍4 days / 96 h travel card – price €31.00 (-10% = €27,90)
• ‍5 days / 120 h travel card – price €38.20 (-10% = €34,38)

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Classic Tickets

• T-casual 1 zone – price €11.35: Individual travel card valid for 10 intermodal journeys passengers have 75 minutes between the first and last validation when changing lines or mode of transport. Not valid for Aeroport T1 and Aeroport T2 metro stations on line L9 Sud.
• ‍T-familiar 1 Zone – price €10: multi-person travel card valid for 8 journeys in 30 consecutive days from the first validation. Passengers have 75 minutes between the first and last validation when changing lines or mode of transport. This time increases by 15 minutes for each zone. Not valid for Aeroport T1 and Aeroport T2 metro stations on line L9 Sud.
• ‍T-dia Zone 1– price €10.50: Individual travel card valid for an unlimited number of journeys for 24h (1 day) as of first validation. Valid for a maximum of one round trip to or from Aeroport T1 and Aeroport T2 metro stations on line L9 Sud.
• ‍Single ticket Zone 1 – price €2.40: TMB ticket valid for one journey on the metro (except for metro stations Aeroport T1 and Aeroport T2 on line L9 Sud), bus or the Montjuïc funicular. It is an individual non-integrated ticket.
• ‍Airport ticket Zone 1 – price €5.15: A non-integrated individual metro ticket for one journey between Aeroport T1 and Aeroport T2 stations on line L9 Sud and the rest of the metro network.
• T-usual ticket Zone 1 – price €20: Individual ticket for an unlimited number of journeys in one month.

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TAXI

How to get a taxi:

• At any street of the city just by raising your hand when you spot a taxi;
• Every taxi has a signal on the roof, if the signal is green the taxi is free to occupy, if it’s red it has already some passengers inside;
• The price of a taxi ride from the Airport to the city centre (Plaza Cataluña) is around €29.00;
• You can pay with cash or using a credit card. Most used cards in Barcelona are: Visa, MasterCard and American Express;
• You can always ask for your printed voucher from the ride;
• The minimum price to pay for a Taxi journey is €2.55 from 8:00h to 20:00h (€1,23/km) and €2.55 from 20:00h to 8:00h (€1,51/km);
• The minimum price to pay for a Taxi journey from/to the airport is €21.00 including all extras;
• A fixed-price fare can only be contracted through the applications (App) of taxi: https://bit.ly/3V3GJia;‍
• REE NOW (mytaxi) App: This app will help you ask for a taxi from any place in the city. Download: https://free-now.com.

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ACCOMODATION

We have arranged 10%  discount for attendees of the conference, in hotels which are close to the train station connecting Barcelona with UAB, from 2^nd to 4^th October 2023. You can book these hotels here: CONGRÉS SMARTer ECIU Program BCN - (cataloniahotels.com)

EXE HOTEL CAMPUS (same location as the conference)

Location: Vila Universitària Campus de la UABBarcelona (Cerdanyola Del Vallés, 08193)

Closest urban railway station: Bellaterra and Universitat Autònoma

Distance: It’s in the same place

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CATALONIA RAMBLAS 4* Superior:

Location: Pelai, 28, 08001, Barcelona

Closest metro and urban railway station: Catalunya

Distance: 50min (taking urban railway)

CATALONIA PLAÇA CATALUNYA 4*:

Location: Bergara, 11, 08002, Barcelona

Closest metro and urban railway station: Catalunya

Distance: 50min (taking urban railway)

CATALONIA MIKADO:

Location: Pg. De la Bonanova, 58. 08017 Barcelona

Closest urban railway station: Sarrià

Distance: 45min (taking urban railway)

CATALONIA DIAGONAL CENTRO:

Location: Balmes, 142-146, 08008 Barcelona

Closest urban railway station: Provença

Distance: 45min (taking urban railway)

CATALONIA CASTELLNOU:

Location: Castellnou, 61, 08017 Barcelona

Closest urban railway station: Sarrià

Distance to the conference venue: 38min (taking urban railway)

CONFERENCE VENUE:

 The conference will be in Exe Hotel Campus (Vila Universitària Campus de la UAB Barcelona – Cerdanyola Del Vallés, 08193).
From Bellaterra or Universitat Autònoma urban railway station you have 15 minutes walking.

It’s easier to arrive at the conference from Bellaterra urban railway station.

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COVID RESTRICTIONS IN BARCELONA

When is the wearing of masks mandatory?

The wearing of masks is mandatory for all persons over 6 years of age in the following cases:

In hospitals and pharmacy, in public health centres. 

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