On October 1st 2026 the GENIUS Doctoral Network celebrated its first anniversary since officially launching. The GENIUS Doctoral Network has made important progress in establishing an international research and training network dedicated to advancing sustainable energy geostructures.
Building the foundations for collaboration
The first year focused on establishing the structures and partnerships needed to support an ambitious research and training programme. The consortium kick-off meeting in Edinburgh in October 2025 brought beneficiaries together to discuss objectives, research activities and collaboration.
Welcoming our Doctoral Candidates
One of the network’s most significant milestones has been recruiting and onboarding its 15 Doctoral Candidates. Their research spans thermo-mechanical performance, geothermal modelling, underground thermal storage and innovative energy applications in buildings and infrastructure.
Strengthening international partnerships
The GENIUS Doctoral Network connects universities, research institutions and associated partners across disciplines and sectors. Some of the GENIUS Doctoral Network beneficiaries were also among the founders of the International Society for Energy Geostructures, strengthening the network’s links to the wider scientific community.
Looking ahead to year two
As the GENIUS Doctoral Network enters its second year, research, network-wide training, secondments and collaborative activities will take an increasingly prominent role. The first GENIUS Doctoral Network Training School will be held in Perugia on 21–23 October 2026, providing an exciting start to this phase.
Thank you to the GENIUS Doctoral Network community
We thank all beneficiaries, associated partners, Doctoral Candidates and supporters for their commitment and enthusiasm. We look forward to another year of research, innovation and collaboration.
This project is funded by the European Union as part of the Horizon Europe programme, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Networks (MSCA-DN) 2024 and under the Agreement number 101226708
