UNITA psychology students connect through first international conference
Over one hundred students from several universities within the European alliance took part in this academic event, jointly organised by UPNA and UNITBV, which focused on training, research and networking.
UNITA at CIVIS Days 2026: Sharing Best Practices in European University Alliances and Contributing to the Dialogue on the Alliance’s role in European Academic Diplomacy
UNITA joins CIVIS Days 2026 in Bucharest to share best practices with other European University Alliances and contribute to the discussion on their growing role in academic diplomacy, Europeanisation and inter-institutional cooperation.
From Campuses to Communities: UNITA at the 3rd FOREU4ALL workshop
UNITA played a key role in FOREU4ALL Workshop 3, “From Campuses to Communities”, bringing together 250 participants from 58 European University Alliances at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Through discussions, workshops, and collaborative design activities, participants explored how alliances can strengthen engagement, foster a sense of belonging, and create more connected academic communities
Our Geminae partners: Universidade Federal de Viçosa (Brasil)
The Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV) located in the state of Minas Gerais, is a public Brazilian higher education institution with around 20,000 students and over 1,200 full professors. Founded in 1926, UFV is ranked between the 100 best universities in the world in the areas of Agriculture and Forestry, by the QS World University Rankings, with several graduate programs ranked at international level. UFV is partner of UNITA through the Geminae programme.
UNITA My 3-Minute PhD Thesis 2026: Local winners selected
The local rounds of the UNITA “My 3-Minute PhD Thesis” 2026 competition have concluded across the alliance. Discover the selected winners who will
represent their universities at the international final in Brescia (Italy), from June 29 to July 3, 2026.
Turin welcomes the first UNITA Matching Event on Wellbeing and University Life
From 26 to 29 May, the University of Turin hosted the first edition of “UNITA SUISM Games and University Life”, an international event designed to promote student well-being, intercultural exchange, sport, and collaboration among the universities of the UNITA Alliance.
Research made accessible: UniTo students’ perspectives on “My 3 Minutes PhD Thesis“ competition
Written by two student representatives of the UNITA Student Assembly, this article shares their experience as members of the judging panel during the Turin selection of the My 3 Minutes PhD Thesis competition, where PhD candidates present their research in only three minutes. Through a student perspective, the article reflects on the challenge of making research accessible, engaging, and understandable to a wider audience.
UNITA Citizen Science Matching Event at Université Savoie Mont Blanc
On April 28–29, Université Savoie Mont Blanc hosted a UNITA matching event dedicated to citizen science, bringing together researchers and administrative staff from partner universities. Through presentations, workshops, and collaborative activities, participants exchanged practices, explored the “One Health Nexus” theme, and identified new opportunities for interdisciplinary cooperation. The event strengthened connections within the UNITA alliance and laid the groundwork for future citizen science projects.
Internationalization of Higher Education in Romania, 5-6 May 2026
West University of Timișoara hosted the national conference “Internationalization of Higher Education in Romania: Towards Balanced and Inclusive Mobility,” bringing together representatives of Romanian universities, governmental institutions, European education bodies, and internationalization experts. The event focused on the strategic development of international higher education in Romania, emphasizing balanced and inclusive student mobility, international cooperation, and the strengthening of Romania’s global academic presence.
UNITA advances the development of joint degrees among partner universities
Professionals from different UNITA universities have gathered in Pamplona to advance the design and implementation of shared bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes