The Joint Research Area within EU-CONEXUS brings together researchers from all partner universities to collaborate across disciplines and address the complex challenges of Smart Urban Coastal Sustainability (SmUCS). It acts as a hub for developing joint initiatives, strengthening research capacity, and fostering innovation through collective expertise. By combining diverse perspectives, it creates a dynamic environment where new knowledge is generated, shared, and applied to real-world coastal and urban issues.

Activities within the Joint Research Area include regular research seminars, where scholars exchange ideas and showcase their work, as well as challenge-oriented workshops that support the development of early-stage concepts aligned with European sustainability priorities and Horizon Europe calls. Together, these initiatives build a strong collaborative culture, enhance visibility of EU-CONEXUS research, and pave the way for impactful projects with lasting societal and environmental benefits.