UNITA continues to expand its European academic network with the accession of Universitatea de Stat din Moldova (USM) as a GEMINAE member
UNITA – Universitas Montium continues to expand its European academic network with the accession of Universitatea de Stat din Moldova (USM) as a member of the GEMINAE network, reinforcing UNITA’s mission to build a truly integrated European Higher Education and Research Area. The accession was formalized following the invitation of Universitatea de Vest din Timișoara, founding member of UNITA. During the institutional meetings, Vice-Rectors Octavian Madalin Bunoiu (responsible for RDI strategy, sustainability, technology transfer, and diaspora relations) and Valy Ceia (responsible for internationalization, university networks, and European institutional relations) presented the key opportunities created by UNITA membership. The topic was presented and discussed during the Board of Administration meeting of USM, chaired by Rector Igor Șarov.
UNITA4ALL 2026: the University of Brescia’s commitment to research and international mobility for an increasingly qualified European academic community.
On 30 January 2026, UNITA4ALL, the annual event promoted by the Università di Brescia, was held in the Aula Magna of the Faculty of Law. The event aimed to present the results achieved by the University within the European University Alliance UNITA – Universitas Montium, in terms of education, scientific research, and international mobility.
Our Geminae partners: Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires – Shaping the Future of Technology, Engineering, and Management
Founded in 1959, the Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires (ITBA) is Argentina’s private university specialized in Technology, Engineering, and Management. With over six decades of academic excellence, research leadership, and international collaboration, ITBA prepares innovative, entrepreneurial professionals committed to transforming society and driving sustainable development at both national and global levels.
Destination Europe: Postcards from the UNITA Alliance exhibition on display in Pau
From February 2 to 20, 2026, the exhibition “Destination Europe: Postcards from the UNITA Alliance” at the University Library of Pau highlights the mobility experiences of students, researchers and staff from the University of Pau and Pays de l’Adour (UPPA) within the UNITA Alliance. The result of several months of collaborative work, the exhibition showcases the European dimension of UNITA through testimonials, images and a rich programme of activities promoting mobility, intercultural dialogue and European citizenship.
Ten master’s and bachelor’s degree dissertations receive the European Citizenship Award for their commitment to European values
UNITA organised a dissertation competition on European citizenship last July, which resulted in 10 new winners from 6 universities across the Alliance. This edition has reinforced the sense of belonging and the connections between students and the European community.
Our Geminae partners: Universidad de la Habana (Cuba)
Universidad de la Habana (Cuba) was founded in 1728 and is an institution that preserves a renowned heritage of history and scientific knowledge. The University of Havana is a center of excellence whose three-hundred-year history—closely linked to the nation’s history, as well as to the projects and achievements that define its progress—grants it the status of Alma Mater of Cuban higher education, of which it is one of the most valued symbols.
UniTo and UNITA women protagonists of science meet students
More than 70 high school students attended the event “Le Montagne dove non te le aspetti: le Donne esploratrici e protagoniste della Scienza,” held at the Department of Earth Sciences, University of Turin. The initiative was part of the celebration activities by UNITA of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
The first guardians of memory – Burials in the Paleolithic –
The exhibition The First Guardians of Memory. Burials in the Paleolithic opened on Friday, January 23, at the Multicultural Center of Transilvania University of Brașov. Produced by the University of Turin, through its Museum Sistem (particularly the Luigi Rolando Human Anatomy Museum), the exhibition brings together an outstanding collection of casts of Paleolithic graves and is part of a traveling exhibition program presented by universities within the UNITA Alliance. Through casts and documentary materials, visitors are invited to explore the funerary rituals of early human communities. The exhibition is open to the public until March 6, 2026.
UNITA hosts virtual roundtable on the role and challenges of women in science
The initiative is part of the celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11
Do you think you know your rights as a European citizen? Workshop on ‘European identity and citizenship’ at Liceul Teoretic Periam
On 17 December 2025, a UNITA workshop on Identity and European Citizenship was held at the Periam Theoretical High School with 11th and 12th grade students from the socio-humanities track. The event explored European identity, feelings of belonging, and students’ perceptions of the European Union, drawing on Eurobarometer data and interactive discussions. A key focus was placed on EU citizens’ rights, including freedom of movement, study, work, voting, and non-discrimination, illustrated through practical, locally relevant examples. The workshop concluded with a quiz to assess students’ understanding of European citizenship.