News & Events

From June 25, 2025, members of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie DONUT project gathered at Rhine-Waal University in Kleve, Germany, for our three-day DONUT Project workshop. The program featured a mix of hands-on sessions, lectures and engaging discussions on key topics in Brain-Computer Interfacing. Doctoral Candidates had the opportunity to deepen their expertise, gain practical training, strengthen collaborations, and co-design strategies to advance the DONUT Project. More than just a knowledge-sharing event, the workshop was a celebration of teamwork and collaboration. Participants connected under one roof, forming new friendships, exchanging ideas, and laying the foundation for future research. For a photo of our DONUT team, visit our LinkedIn post.

On April 22, 2025, the Mid-Term Meeting (MTM) took place in Kleve, Germany, at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences. The day consisted of introductions of the participants and concluded with restricted sessions between the Project Officer and the DCs, and the Project Officer and the coordinator. The project officer provided feedback and was pleased that the project is on schedule, milestones and deliverables are being met, and all participants are actively engaged. Furthermore, it was positively noted that all DCs demonstrated a solid understanding of their projects. Some areas for improvement were highlighted, such as delays concerning employment of DC9. It was emphasised that communication with the coordinator should be improved, as he was unaware of certain key issues. The project officer also provided several further recommendations.

Since our kick-off meeting on January 11, 2024, the DONUT project has consistently demonstrated progress. As of January 9, 2025, we have successfully conducted another supervisory board meeting, affirming the project's robust management and direction. We are pleased to confirm that all designated doctoral candidates (DCs) have been selected and are contributing to their research areas (however, we are still addressing visa-related delays for one candidate’s contract). All essential meetings, including those of the project board (PB), have been effectively executed, playing a crucial role in aligning our objectives and enhancing collaboration. The establishment of a new project webpage on the Linked-In platform (link - see below) has significantly improved communication among project team members, fostering a collaborative environment. We remain committed to the project's success and will continue to update all stakeholders on significant developments.

The kick-off meeting of the DONUT project took place on the 11.01.2024. This strategic gathering outlined goals and visions for the upcoming year. Additionally, it aligned objectives and increased communication and collaboration.