The ECIU University has developed a joint long-term research strategy on smart regions, building on the rapid development of digital infrastructures across Europe to address common research challenges related to SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) topics.
Four distinct Challenge Based Research themes that the ECIU University will initially focus on are:
● Energy and sustainability
● Circular economy
● Transport and mobility
● Resilient communities
Two cross-cutting themes that underpin the ECIU University approach to addressing these challenges are:
● Human capital development
● Co-creation, including interdisciplinarity