Extending UNITA Green Day to all campuses: UPPA’s multi-site approach
At the University of Pau and the Pays de l’Adour (UPPA), the Green Day initiative went beyond a single campus. By extending the event across all its sites and integrating it into its Sustainable Development and Corporate Social Responsibility framework, the university successfully maximized its impact on sustainability awareness. Un Green Day multi-campus : un défi relevé par l’UPPA Dans le cadre du Green Day de l’alliance UNITA, l’UPPA a organisé l’évènement en s’appuyant sur un modèle décentralisé. Plutôt que de concentrer l’événement sur un unique site, l’université a fait le choix d’une diffusion multi-campus, impliquant Pau, Mont-de-Marsan, Tarbes, Bayonne et Anglet. Cette démarche a permis d’assurer une participation élargie et de toucher l’ensemble de la communauté universitaire. L’UPPA a mis en place une série de ciné-débats autour du documentaire Bigger Than Us, un film mettant en lumière l’engagement des jeunes à travers le monde. Chaque session, animée par des étudiants impliqués, a permis de favoriser l’échange et la réflexion autour de l’engagement des jeunes et de leurs motivations. Un événement intégré dans la démarche DD&RS de l’université La participation de l’UPPA à cet événement UNITA s’est parfaitement inscrite dans sa démarche de Développement Durable et Responsabilité Sociétale (DD&RS). Cela a permis d’ancrer l’événement dans une stratégie globale et cohérente, en lien avec les objectifs de transition écologique et sociétale portés par l’établissement. Prolonger la dynamique : les prochaines étapes Après avoir réalisé les trois premiers Green Day sur les campus de Pau, Mont-De-Marsan et Tarbes, l’UPPA poursuivra ses actions avec une nouvelle projection-débat prévue à Bayonne/Anglet fin mars lors de la Semaine des transitions, qui se tiendra du 24 au 28 mars 2025.
UNITA Code of Ethics and Conduct: a step toward creating a safe, fair, and inclusive academic environment
UNITA is proud to launch its Code of Ethics and Conduct, a thorough framework designed to define and encourage ethical behavior throughout the alliance’s activities. Crafted in partnership with experts, member universities, and dedicated task teams, this Code represents a significant step forward in reinforcing the core values that unite the UNITA community: integrity, commitment, professionalism, diversity and inclusion, and sustainability. This Code is more than just a symbolic gesture; it serves as a practical guide for the everyday decisions and actions of students, academic staff, and administrative personnel involved in UNITA’s collaborative projects. It lays out clear expectations for respectful communication, responsible resource management, inclusive practices, and environmentally friendly choices. For example, it advocates for transparency in decision-making, fairness in workload distribution, and support for underrepresented groups. Additionally, it encourages low-impact mobility, aligning with the alliance’s environmental goals. Laura Corazza, expert in Sustainability accounting and one of the Code’s co-authors, shares: “This document reflects who we are as an alliance and serves as a guide for our future direction. It empowers us to act ethically, consistently, and collectively, even amidst diverse institutional cultures.” Maurizio De Tullio, Executive Coordinator of the UNITA alliance and one of the Code’s co-authors, shares : “The Code is the product of a collective intelligence effort of all the partners, who with their insights and feedbacks collected through several iterations, contributed to elevate the quality of the document“ To ensure that the Code is not just a document but a living practice, UNITA will set up a dedicated Ethical Committee. This committee is made up of a diverse group of representatives, including a student, faculty, staff, and ethics and quality assurance experts. They play a crucial advisory role, provide training sessions, monitor ethical compliance, and address any concerns or complaints. A secure whistleblowing platform will also be implemented, guaranteeing complete confidentiality and protection for anyone who reports misconduct. For the UNITA community, the launch of this Code signifies a collective commitment to fostering a safe, fair, and inclusive academic environment one that embodies our values not just in theory, but in action. By weaving ethics into its core, UNITA strengthens its vision of a European university alliance grounded in trust, accountability, and mutual respect. Read the Code in the UNITA website.