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1st Workshop of the UNITA Project: Decolonizing Women’s History: Collecting Archives and Oral Histories
2025-01-09
The workshop is organized within the UNITA Starting Grant Project – Cultural heritage face of the colonial legacy “Decolonizing Women’s History: Collecting Archives and Oral Histories” (P.I. Silvia Bruzzi). For info: silvia.bruzzi@unito.it
Streaming online: https://unito.webex.com/meet/imperial.history

Exibition "I primi custodi della memoria - Le sepolture nel Paleolitico"
2025-01-16 08:00 - 2025-03-14 17:00 (Europe/Rome)
The University of Turin hosts the exhibition I primi custodi della memoria – Le sepolture nel Paleolitico (The First Guardians of Memory: Burials in the Paleolithic), showcasing the collection of casts of Paleolithic burials from the Museum of Human Anatomy at UniTO. The exhibition will then be presented at the partner universities of UNITA as part of the Alliance’s Cultural Heritage activities.
The exhibition, running until March 14, 2025, features casts of intentional burials from the Paleolithic era. These casts provide valuable insights into how populations of that time approached the death of a fellow human. Funerary practices offer a unique opportunity to explore the deeper elements of human thought during a period preceding the emergence of artistic expression.
The death rituals of the Paleolithic era were not driven by material necessities but by concerns of a different nature, often reflecting beliefs about the fate of an individual—or their body—after death. For this reason, they represent a significant milestone in the social history of humanity, shedding light on the life of the deceased and their community.
The Turin collection of casts of prehistoric burials, partially created in Turin and partially acquired from other laboratories, is the most significant of its kind on an international level.
To highlight the uniqueness of these artifacts, the UNITA Alliance has designed this exhibition, starting at the University of Turin and later traveling to the partner universities of the UNITA project as part of the Alliance’s Cultural Heritage initiatives.
The exhibition is open to the public from January 16 at 6:00 PM to March 14, 2025, in the Sala Principe d’Acaia at the Palazzo del Rettorato (via Verdi 8/via Po 17, Turin).
Information: https://www.unito.it/eventi/i-primi-custodi-della-memoria-le-sepolture-nel-paleolitico

Q&A session - UNITA Starting Grants for Research call
2025-01-28
Join online Q&A session dedicated to providing further insights into the UNITA Starting Grants for Research call.
The session will take place on 28 January at 4:00 PM CET and can be accessed via the following link: Join the Q&A Session.
Main topics to be covered include:

Objectives of the UNITA StartingGrants for Research
Key rules and essential information
Scientific scope and focus

This session represents an excellent opportunity to address any questions or clarifications regarding the call and to ensure a clear understanding of its framework.

4th annual EELISA Roundtable on Gender gap in STEAM education
2025-02-11 11:00 - 12:30
The 4th annual Roundtable organised by the European Alliance EELISA, held in celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, will focus on addressing the gender gap in STEAM education and exploring the transformative role of European University Alliances in advancing gender equality within higher education.
When: Tuesday, 11th February 2025, from 11:00 to 12:30 (CET)
Where: Online, via Zoom
For: Everyone!
This roundtable will feature representatives from EELISA, ENHANCE, and EUt+ Alliances, who will share insights into their initiatives and discuss both challenges and successes in implementing gender equality plans. You’ll also hear from students, whose voices are critical in shaping these efforts.
Please register here: https://upm.zoom.us/meeting/register/bsuasybtSCib-eoIY6LtFQ

UNITA WEEK PAMPLONA
2025-02-25 08:00 - 2025-02-28 17:00
Between 25 and 28 February, Public University of Navarra (UPNA) will host UNITA WEEK 2025, the most important annual event held by the Alliance. More than 150 people, representing the ten partner universities and two associate universities that make up UNITA, will meet for three intense days of work to determine the level of progress of the project and establish the future strategies for the Alliance.

UNITA-Universitas Montium Annual Conference: Fascisms, Authoritarianisms, Military Regimes, and European Integration: Histories, Interpretations, Perspectives
2025-03-14
The conference will feature a Lectio Magistralis by Professor Anne-Sophie Nardelli-Malgrand from the Université Savoie Mont Blanc, as well as two thematic sessions addressing the historical legacy of authoritarian regimes and the challenges for the future of democracy.
Experts from international universities will discuss crucial topics such as fascism, neofascism, transitions from dictatorships, and the role of the European Union.
The conference will be accessible online through the link: https://unito.webex.com/meet/unita
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UNITA PHOTO CONTEST 2025
2025-03-18 08:00 - 2025-05-31 17:00
The UNITA photo competition offers to UNITA university members the possibility to share experiences and visions of European identity and citizenship.
The UNITA Photo Contest is open to all UNITA students, teaching staff, researchers, and administrative/services staff.
Photographs must have been taken or produced by the person submitting the work, must be original and must not have been previously exhibited or submitted to any other competition.
Each participant may submit only one work, either a single piece or a photographic essay/series (Maximum 7 images related to each other)
Deadline for submissions: 31st May 2025.
Contest call »

Election of the UNITA Student Assembly representatives
2025-03-24 08:00 - 2025-03-26 17:00
https://univ-unita.eu/Sites/unita/en/Pagina/student_assembly#student_assembly_elections

Legal Entity: The future for European University Alliances
2025-04-02
2 April, 10:30-12:00: Prof. Barbara Gagliardi from UniTo will talk about the UNITA experience with the legal entity during the online session “Legal Entity: The future for European University Alliances”, in the framework of the 2025 Arqus Annual Conference, which will take place on 2 and 3 April at Leipzig University (Germany).
Broadcasted live on the Arqus YouTube channel.

Final Event of the "One Step Beyond: an entrepreneurial course within the UNITA alliance"
2025-04-04 14:00
Registrations are now open to attend the final event of the Blended Intensive Programme One Step Beyond: an entrepreneurial course within the UNITA alliance.
During the event, the entrepreneurial projects developed by the international teams of BIP participants will be presented.
This is a unique opportunity to discover innovative ideas and international entrepreneurial projects!
📅 Date: Friday, April 4, 2025
⏰ Time: From 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Aula A1, Campus Luigi Einaudi – Lungo Dora Siena, 100, Turin
🧑‍💻 Full programme
💻 The event will also be streamed live: Streaming link
📌 Registration is mandatory: REGISTRATION FORM
📧 For info: unita.students@unito.it

Matching Event Global Health: Cellular and Molecular Human and Veterinary Medicine
2025-04-28 08:00 - 2025-04-30 17:00
Full Program

Matching Event European Citizenship: Migrations and European Integration
2025-05-05 00:00 - 2025-05-07 00:00

Information webinar - Starting Tech Transfer Grants
2025-05-09
UNITA has launched a new CALL FOR STARTING TECH TRANSFER GRANTS, aligned with the alliance’s mission to harmonize best practices in technology transfer, enhance regional innovation ecosystems, and stimulate the creation of joint research-to-market pathways across institutions.
📅 Information webinar: May 21th at 14:00 (CET) on this link,
Information on the call

Information webinar - Starting grants on Research - Digital Transition
2025-05-20
The UNITA Alliance issued the call for Starting Grants on Research to strengthen collaboration between UNITA partners through the implementation of new projects or the consolidation of existing projects.
📅 Join us for an informative webinar on May 20th at 16 AM (CET) on this link, and learn more about the call and the application process!

Information on the call

Green Day BOOK SWAP FAIR
2025-05-22
Green Day 2025 is officially set for May 22, continuing the annual tradition of selecting a date that aligns with global themes of sustainability and environmental awareness. Organized under Task 5.3 – Green Sustainability, the event brings together the entire academic community to reflect on and take meaningful action toward a more sustainable future.
Each year, Green Day’s date is carefully chosen to align with global environmental themes, reinforcing the importance of sustainability in everyday life. This year’s celebration will feature a special highlight: a Book Swap Fair, where participants can exchange books to promote reuse, reduce waste, and share knowledge.

“My 3-minute PhD thesis” - Final round
2025-05-30
The final round of the 2025 edition of My 3-minute PhD Thesis competition will take place next Friday, May 30th, at 4:00 PM CET in Pamplona. The event will be streamed online so that students and staff from across the UNITA community can enjoy it.
Eighteen students from nine universities within the Alliance will take part in the final. Each participant will have to present their thesis in English, in just three minutes, to a non-specialist audience.
The jury, composed of researchers from the participating universities, will evaluate the presentations based on pre-established criteria. These include public speaking skills, clarity of the presentation, and the impact of the visual aid.
The top three participants will receive awards, and all participants will be given a certificate of participation in the final.
Link to the streaming

Matching Event Global Health - Mental and Physical Health, Wellbeing, and Prevention Medicine in Humans and Animals
2025-06-11 - 2025-06-13

Information webinar - Starting grants on Research - Global health
2025-07-01
Join the informative webinar on July 1st at 15.00 (CEST) on this link, and learn more about the call Starting grant on Research and the application process!
Information on the call: https://www.research.univ-unita.eu/en/events/starting-grant-call-global-health.html

Information webinar - Starting grants on Research - Inclusive societies
2025-07-02 15:00
Join the informative webinar on July 2nd at 15.00 (CEST) on this link, and learn more about the call Starting grant on Research and the application process!
Information on the call: https://www.research.univ-unita.eu/en/events/starting-grant-call-inclusive-societies.html

Staff Week Romance.pt
2025-07-14 00:00 - 2025-07-18 00:00
Once again, UBI will host Staff Week Romance.pt from July 14th to 18th, welcoming teaching and administrative staff from its partner universities.
This event promises to be a unique opportunity for intercultural and linguistic exchange.

International Conference “Undergraduate Research” - Registration deadline
2025-09-05
The Teaching and Learning Center at UniTo is organizing an international conference aimed at exploring educational innovation from the perspective of Undergraduate Research.
Undergraduate Research (UR) is an innovative educational approach used in university education. It involves a formative experience that includes guided and creative research activities carried out directly by students under the supervision of professors and researchers. UR contributes to the development of transversal skills, promotes the creation of mentoring communities between professors and students, and fosters academic success (Mieg and Deicke, 2022).
Additionally, the conference aims to explore the potential of Research-Based Learning (RBL) and Team-Based Learning (TBL), delving into educational models, implementation strategies, and their impact in university contexts based on the experiences of professors and international experts.
The conference will be held exclusively in person at the Interdepartmental Centre for Molecular Biotechnology “Guido Tarone” (MBC) in Via Nizza 52, Turin.
You can register until 5 September, or until all available places are filled.
✍️ submit at the conference!
Participation is free of charge.
Full information and programme at: https://www.teachingandlearningcenter.unito.it/en/events/international-conference-undergraduate-research

UNITA at the EAIE Conference and Exhibition in Gothenburg, 2025
2025-09-09 08:00 - 2025-09-12 17:00
UNITA will participate at the EAIE Conference and Exhibition, that will take place between 9-12 September 2025 in Gothenburg.
This is Europe’s biggest event dedicated to the internationalisation of higher education, covering all important topics in the field, as well as exhibitors from all over the world.
It is an important opportunity for showcasting best practices, training, networking and deepening international cooperation overall for all participants and their respective institutions.
Come and visit UNITA booth number P75
Check the full list of event feauterd by UNITA during the EAIE

Empowering through Skills: the Role of European Alliances
2025-09-15
On September 15th 2025 the University of Turin, as part of the UNITA alliance and under the patronage of the CRUI – Conference of Italian University Rectors, will host a day of dialogue to explore the strategic role of Alliances in developing the skills needed for Europe’s future.

The morning plenary session will be available online via live streaming on UniToMedia, starting at 10:30 a.m.

Follow the plenary session via live streaming

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Diversity and Inclusion in Erasmus+ Mobility (Online Conference)
2025-09-22
Join us for an online event presenting key findings from the DiEM project research on inclusive access and participation in Erasmus+ mobility. The event will highlight student perspectives, institutional practices, and national-level data through three main outputs: a research report, National Inclusion Monitor, and Guidelines for inclusive internationalisation supported by higher education institutions. By bringing together student, institutional, and policy perspectives, the event aims to foster a deeper and more informed dialogue on inclusion and support in international student mobility.
Register HERE by 19 September
The full programme is available here.

Enriching Communities through Engaged Mobilities: Final Conference
2025-09-26
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.

Empowering Students for Inclusive and Impactful Mobility
2025-09-30
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

Seminar “Twin Connections of Digital Cultural Heritage: Building Bridges between Documentation, Analysis, and Education, from Satellite to Field”
2025-09-30 08:00 - 2025-10-22 17:00
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.

EDUNITA 2025: Educational Novelty as an International T&L Approach
2025-10-17 08:00 - 2025-10-18 17:00
EDUNITA 2025, an international conference dedicated to “Educational Novelty as an International Teaching & Learning Approach”, hosted by the West University of Timișoara.
📅 Dates: 17–18 October 2025
📍 Location: West University of Timișoara, Romania
⏳ Registration Deadline: 14 September 2025
The conference will gather educators, researchers, and professionals from around the world to share insights, best practices, and innovative approaches to teaching and learning in a global context.
🔗 Register now: https://surveysbg.univ-unita.eu/index.php/841445?lang=en
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Exhibition 'Digital Archaeology: From Satellite to Ground'
2025-10-31
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
2025-11-17 08:00 - 2026-01-27 17:00
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
