From 10 to 12 September 2025, UNITA took part, for the second year, in the European Association for International Education (EAIE) Conference and Exhibition, held this year in Gothenburg.
With over 7,000 participants attending from across Europe and beyond, the event represented a strategic opportunity for visibility, exchange, and international collaboration — and UNITA fully seized it.
At the heart of this success was UNITA’s dedicated booth, which quickly became a vibrant hub of interaction and dialogue. Staff members from almost all partner universities co-animated the stand, ensuring constant engagement and offering a rich, multilingual perspective on the Alliance’s mission and initiatives. The booth was not only a physical space, but a true platform for connection — drawing interest from institutional representatives, researchers, and representatives of Geminae partner Universities.
Crucially, UNITA’s presence extended well beyond its booth. Representatives of the Alliance engaged in a wide range of activities throughout the EAIE programme, contributing meaningfully to discussions on the future of European higher education. Whether through dynamic presentation formats or collaborative dialogue sessions, UNITA demonstrated a consistent commitment to sharing best practices and fostering innovation in key areas such as rural mobility, community building, and student participation.
A standout moment was the poster session on the Rural Mobility Project, which received wide attention — ranking as the second most voted poster of the entire exhibition. Other interventions explored the use of Erasmus BIPs to develop double degree pathways, the role of universities in fostering community engagement, and the co-creation of a shared student identity across European alliances.
UNITA also hosted a three networking events with chocolate tasting at its booth, which proved to be a successful and memorable way to combine academic outreach with cultural exchange.
Throughout the week, the UNITA booth remained a lively point of connection – a space that effectively communicated the Allice’s values, goals and ongoing projects. The diversity of formats, the professional quality of materials, and the active, coordinated presence of staff from across the member universities contributed to a strong, coherent image of UNITA as a collaborative and future-oriented network.
As follow-up conversations unfold and new synergies take shape, UNITA continues to strengthen its role in shaping the future of European higher education cooperation.
Discover the activities organized by UNITA for EAIE 2025: https://univ-unita.eu/Sites/unita/en/Noticia/11941
Watch the official video of EAIE 2025: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hY5OmEr0Hw
