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The conference will present ECEM’s main findings and dive into the future of engaged mobility through discussions on civic engagement in Erasmus+, policy and practice exchanges, case-study presentations, and a collaborative fishbowl discussion on the future of Erasmus+. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage in parallel sessions exploring how to strengthen collaboration between higher education institutions, national agencies, and civil society. Register by 19 September The link for registration and the full programme is available here.  

Part of the EUniverse project, the conference will focus on supporting universities in improving how they welcome and support international students. The project encourages creating better, student-centred integration activities based on real student input. The consortium aims to help universities build stronger support systems that make students feel more connected and involved during their time abroad. Register HERE by 19 September to secure your place The full programme is available here

Don't miss the international seminar “Twin Connections of Digital Cultural Heritage: Building Bridges between Documentation, Analysis, and Education, from Satellite to Field,” in the Aula Magna of the Facultad de Filosofía y Letras at the University of Zaragoza on September 30, October 1, and October 22, 2025. Workshops and conferences will be held during the three days of the conference, led by professionals from the universities of the UNITA alliance. Some of the most eagerly awaited lectures include: “An evaluative framework for heritage education: deriving indicators from the National Plan” by Amaia Arriaga (Public University of Navarra) and “3D Digital Mapping Techniques for the Documentation of Cultural Heritage Sites with a Digital Twin Approach” by G. Vassena (University of Brescia). The Universidad de Zaragoza and the Universidad Pública de Navarra in Spain, the Università degli Studi di Brescia and the Università degli Studi di Torino in Italy, and the Universitatea Transilvania din Brașov in Romania are collaborating on this project, which takes a multidisciplinary approach encompassing architecture, archaeology, engineering, education, geographical sciences, and legal aspects. In addition, it encourages the participation of cultural institutions, businesses, and society to achieve social impact, accessibility, and inclusion. HerOn represents a step forward in the digital management of European heritage, promoting innovation, knowledge, and sustainability.  

Visit the exhibition “'Digital Archaeology: From Satellite to Ground', in the Exhibition Hall of the Facultad de Filosofía y Letras, Universidad de Zaragoza, open until October 31, 2025. This exhibition is part of The HerOn project, which aims to integrate and promote the use of “Digital Twins” applied to architectural, archaeological, and natural cultural heritage, combining satellite, aerial, and terrestrial technologies to enhance its documentation, analysis, and education. The Universidad de Zaragoza and the Universidad Pública de Navarra in Spain, the Università degli Studi di Brescia and the Università degli Studi di Torino in Italy, and the Universitatea Transilvania din Brașov in Romania are collaborating on this project, which takes a multidisciplinary approach encompassing architecture, archaeology, engineering, education, geographical sciences, and legal aspects. In addition, it encourages the participation of cultural institutions, businesses, and society to achieve social impact, accessibility, and inclusion. HerOn represents a step forward in the digital management of European heritage, promoting innovation, knowledge, and sustainability.

3rd CALL for application for HORIZON 2020 MSCA-Cofund Choral PhD 14 Marie Skłodowska ‐ Curie Positions for Early Stage Researchers in Cultural Heritage in 6 universities within the UNITA Alliance  Offer Description As part of the UNITA Alliance, 14 excellent Doctoral Candidates (DCs) will enrol the CHORAL programme in Cultural Heritage. Coordinated by the Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour, CHORAL (Cultural Heritage Outreach in RomAnce Languages) is a Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska Curie programme co-funded by the European Union. This prestigious programme is linked to the Cultural Heritage Hub, an international research network within the Alliance, which structures its research ecosystem facing cultural related challenges. About the CHORAL Programme CHORAL aims to train high-quality international researchers and to nurture the development of interdisciplinary, international and inter-sectoral research that addresses any aspect of Cultural Heritage. While rooted in cultural heritage, the program spans a wide range of scientific domains, including architecture, anthropology, arts and culture, computer science, history, literature, linguistics, management, musicology and more. Selected candidates will be enrolled in PhD programs under joint supervision, awarding a double degree and requiring international mobility. Why Pursue a CHORAL PhD? High-Quality Training: Receive expert-led research training through the UNITA Alliance’s dedicated Cultural Heritage Hub, encompassing diverse fields within and beyond cultural heritage. Comprehensive Support: Benefit from dedicated guidance from the initial stages of your PhD to professional integration. Transformative Impact: Contribute to the socio-economic and cultural transformation of rural and cross-border mountain territories. Financial Support: Includes travel, mobility, and research costs. Double Degree: Graduate with a double degree from two European universities.   Programme Details Application Deadline: January 17, 2026 20 PhD Research Topics for 14 positions in 6 universities within the UNITA Alliance: Université de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour Université Savoie Mont Blanc Università di Torino Universidad de Zaragoza Università degli Studi di Brescia Universitatea Transilvania din Brașov Funding: 3-year fully funded PhDs, starting Fall 2026 How to Apply Detailed information about the PhD Research Topics and the conditions to apply: https://www.research.univ-unita.eu/en/choral-project.html Where to apply https://aap.univ-pau.fr For more details, please contact the choral support office at choral@univ-pau.fr

The event “Towards the European Degree” will take place on Thursday, 27 November 2025 from 9:00 to 17:00 CET. This event, co-organized by UNITA and CIVIS alliances, will bring together representatives of the European Commission, university alliances, higher education networks, and quality assurance agencies. It will address the future Joint European Degree Label, a key initiative within the EU’s higher education strategy. Given its policy relevance and long-term implications for universities, students, and transnational learning, the event is of significant interest. Location: Brussels Institute for Advanced Studies (BrIAS) Online participation (no registration is required) YouTube livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@unitauniversitasmontium7685 Information: unita.events@unito.it Programme

Second NeuroUnita Seminar - Targeting Oxidative Stress in Parkinson’s Disease Thursday 29 January - 13:00 CET Ana-Clara Cristovao, Principal Investigator at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Beira Interior This event is part of the NeuroUnita project's seminar series, funded by a Starting Grant from UNITA. Seminar link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/36423346944542?p=pTmZRpQVaj3ZLvdTeY Meeting ID: 364 233 469 445 42 Passcode: 7c5Nu9Mj    

Virtual Roundtable - Women and Girls in UNITA Science UNITA joins the celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (11 February) this year by organizing the virtual roundtable “Women and Girls in UNITA Science”. The event will bring together women researchers and scientists from different universities within the Alliance to discuss the role and importance of women in the scientific field. Participation is free of charge, subject to prior registration. Date: 11 February (11:00 AM – CET) Registration link Roundtable link    

  Università di Brescia is pleased to welcome you to the UNITA Matching Event on European Citizenship, taking place on Monday 16, Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 February 2026, in Brescia, Italy. From 16 to 18 February, the Università di  Brescia will host the Matching Event  “Fundamental Rights and European Citizenship”, within the framework of the UNITA Alliance. On 16 February, the opening conference “European Citizenship at a Crossroads. Fundamental Rights between Complexity and Transdisciplinarity” will take place. The conference will be held in person and will be open only to participants registered for the UNITA Matching Event. The conference will also be accessible online by connecting via the following link. The programme and relevant information may be consulted by downloading the attached documents. Agenda Practical information Conference Program    

                      On February 25, 2026, at 9.30 am CET, UNITA R&I HUB ON CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT invites all interested PhD supervisors to a webinar concerning multidisciplinary PhD programs and co-tutelle best practices. The event is open to all PhD supervisors at the UNITA partner institutions, regardless of discipline. Keynote Speaker Professor Marco Zanetti, Director of the PhD Programme in Innovation for the Circular Economy, UNITO The event also includes contributions on the role of co-tutelles within the framework of UNITA, different institutional perspectives, best practices, cross-hub cooperation, and a Q&A session. Guest speakers Professor Florin Sava, Director CSUD UVT Professor Raluca Bercea, UNITA UVT Professor Otilia Hedeşan, UVT representative in the UNITA R&I HUB on Cultural Heritage Webinar link For any additional information, please contact us at unita@e-uvt.ro.      

              On the occasion of the “AI in Education” event series featuring international keynote speaker Mary Burns, the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) of the University of Turin is pleased to invite Professors and Staff of the UNITA and Geminae Universities to this cycle of meetings dedicated to opportunities and risks of generative Artificial Intelligence in teaching. Dates and time: March 2–6, 2026, 4:00–6:00 PM Venue: Online and in-presence at Luigi Einaudi Campus (CLE), Turin The program draws from the Brookings Institution report “A New Direction for students in an AI world”, offering moments of reflection and practical activities for various professionals involved in educational processes, on impacts, risks, and responsible strategies for integrating AI. Program Overview Monday, March 2 (hybrid mode, open to all): Report presentation – Opening: Barbara Bruschi, Emanuela Torre | Keynote: Mary Burns | Discussant: Simone Natale. Registrations: here | Streaming link: Webex N.B. All events and interactive moments will be held in English. Participation is free, but seats are limited. A certificate of attendance will be issued. You may share this invitation with colleagues you think might be interested in the event. More information Information Full programme Contact for information: teachingandlearningcenter@unito.it