Student Voices in action: UNITA at the heart of ESA 2026
UNITA participated in the European Student Assembly 2026, contributing to key debates on Europe’s future. A delegation of five students engaged in panel discussions, helping develop recommendations to be presented to the European Commission. The event also fostered collaboration among European University Alliances, strengthening dialogue and new synergies.
The Università di Brescia visits the Geminae Partner Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perù and the Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería of Lima (UNI) to strengthen UNITA cooperation with extra-European universities
On 30 March, a delegation from the Università di Brescia — composed of the Vice-Rector for Internationalisation Policies, Prof. Roberto Ranzi, Prof. Maurizio Tira (DICATAM and EUA member), Prof. Barbara Scala (DICATAM) and Prof. Giovanna Grossi (DICATAM) — visited the Geminae UNITA partner Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perù.
WP4 Annual meeting
On 2 and 3 July, the Università di Brescia (UNIBS) will host the annual meeting of Work Package 4 (Knowledge-based Growth in Rural, Mountain and Cross-border Territories).
WP5 Annual meeting
On 17 and 18 June, the Université de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour (UPPA) will host the annual meeting of Work Package 5 (Impact and Dissemination).
ICTU – Internationalization of Curricula through UNITA
On 28 and 29 April, the Public University of Navarre (UPNA) will host the ICTU event: Internationalization of Curricula through UNITA, which will bring together staff from the different UNITA universities to work on the development of joint degree programmes among the alliance’s institutions.
Matching Event “UNITO–SUISM Games & University Life”
Within the framework of UNITA Task Team 2.1, the University of Turin has promoted the UNITA Matching Event “UNITO–SUISM Games & University Life”, an international initiative aimed at fostering international exchange, psychophysical well-being, sport, student welfare, and interdisciplinary collaboration among partner universities. The event will take place from 26 to 29 May 2026, and two students from each university will participate.
Matching Event on Citizen Science
The University Savoie Mont Blanc (USMB) will host the Matching Event on Citizen Science on 28 and 29 April, bringing together researchers from the alliance’s partner universities. The theme of this event is participatory science and research. Participatory science and research are forms of scientific knowledge production in which civil society actors actively and deliberately participate alongside researchers, either individually or collectively. Participatory science therefore involves citizens in the production of knowledge
UNITA Student Assembly Elections: Voting Now Open at the Universidad de Zaragoza
The Universidad de Zaragoza has officially opened the voting period to elect new representatives for the UNITA Student Assembly. This election aims to expand UNIZAR’s student delegation within the alliance, ensuring a stronger voice for students in European decision-making. The voting period runs from 14 April, until 16:00 (CET) on 16 April 2026.
Strengthening impact assessment in European University alliances
FOREU4ALL Impact Topical Group has published the report “European University Alliances Good Impact Assessment Practices – Case Studies”. The collection presents 15 self-reported case studies showcasing how EUAs approach impact assessment across different stages of development.
UNITA Alliance and Université du Québec sign a strategic partnership
The UNITA Alliance has signed a strategic partnership with the Université du Québec to strengthen transatlantic cooperation. This collaboration will foster joint research, mobility opportunities, and long-term cooperation between Europe and the Americas