Fostering collaboration among European University Alliances is becoming increasingly essential to ensure the effectiveness, visibility, and long-term sustainability of their initiatives. In this context, the recent visit of Justina Čekanauskienė from University of Klaipeda in Lithuania, part of the EU-CONEXUS Alliance, to the University of Turin represented a meaningful opportunity to exchange experiences and strengthen inter-alliance dialogue.
The meeting with the UNITA office and UNITA GEIE office focused on communication strategies and organizational models, exploring how UNITA and EU-CONEXUS alliances structure their internal processes and coordinate activities across multiple universities and offices.
During the visit, both sides presented their respective approaches to communication management, highlighting similarities and differences in workflows, tools, and coordination mechanisms.
The exchange also provided an opportunity to reflect on how alliances can enhance their impact through more integrated and strategic communication, while maintaining flexibility to adapt to local needs.
This visit clearly demonstrated how collaboration between alliances can generate added value, not only through the sharing of best practices but also by fostering mutual learning and inspiring new approaches.
The visiting colleague had also the opportunity to explore the University of Turin’s communication ecosystem, including meetings with offices responsible for institutional communication. These visits provided further insight into how communication is structured within the university and how it supports both local and international initiatives.
Overall, the encounter reaffirmed the importance of continuous dialogue and cooperation among European University Alliances, paving the way for future exchanges and potential joint actions in the field of communication and beyond.
