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.
A collaborative academic event organized by students within the framework of the UNITA Alliance. The goal is to create a vibrant space where researchers, practitioners, and students from around the world can exchange ideas, discuss recent scientific advances, and build meaningful professional bridges. Across three days, participants will engage in keynote lectures from internationally recognized scholars, interactive workshops, poster sessions, round tables, and structured networking events designed to foster long-term academic partnerships. More information Dates: May 6-8 Format: On-line/Free Registration
Universities as actors in international relations: the aims and tools of science diplomacy - SEMINAR - 18 May 2026/ 4 - 6pm Aula Magna - Rectorate Building (UNITO) Vía Verdi 8 SEMINAR SERIES ON Science diplomacy and the changing international order Programme Registration
Science diplomacy, in action - SEMINAR - 25 May 2026/ 4 - 6pm Aula Magna - Rectorate Building (UNITO) Vía Verdi 8 SEMINAR SERIES ON Science diplomacy and the changing international order Programme Registration
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.
Science diplomacy, cooperation and decolonisation - SEMINAR - 8 June 2026/ 4 - 6pm Aula Magna - Rectorate Building (UNITO) Vía Verdi 8 SEMINAR SERIES ON Science diplomacy and the changing international order Programme Registration
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).
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).
EDVANCE Legacy is a conference for students, academics and educators exploring how the EDVANCE ecosystem can connect universities, schools and the professional world through new learning opportunities and collaborative networks. The programme will bring together academics, students and technology experts, combining presentations and a round table to discuss EDVANCE as both an opportunity and a network for collaboration.
The University of Zaragoza, UNIZAR, and the Université de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour organize the 6th Cross-Border Student Meeting. Decarbonisation and Sustainable Development. • Dates: From 15th October (departure from Zaragoza: 16:00) to 17th October 2026 (return to Zaragoza: 22:00). • Location: Jaca Student Residence. • Participants: A total of 60 students (25 from the University of Zaragoza, 25 from the University of Pau and Pays de l’Adour, and 10 from UNITA Alliance member universities). • Target Audience: Students interested in decarbonisation — in all its many facets — and sustainable development. • Objective: Promote cross-cutting skills in a cross-border, multilingual environment (French and Spanish preferred) in response to a challenge. • Expenses: Train travel from Zaragoza/Pau to Jaca, accommodation, and meals are 100% covered by the cross-border project, UNIZAR, UPPA, the UNITA Alliance, and the regional governments of Aragon and Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Additional nights (2 max.) for UNITA students will be covered if necessary. 📋 SELECTION CRITERIA • Academic record: 50% • Language proficiency: 25% (B1 = 10 pts, B2 = 20 pts, C1/C2 = 25 pts) • Order of registration: 15% • Degree programme diversity: 10% (Extra points for under-represented programmes) Full program
The University of Turin will host on 30–31 October 2026 the International Workshop on Citizen Science, as a final event of the SPHERE project. In the framework of UNITA Starting grants, SPHERE promotes Citizen Science as an innovative research methodology, with a particular focus on Global Health. Its main initiatives include the online course Citizen Science for Global Health and the call for an AWARD for IDEAS in Citizen Science & Global Health. To conclude this journey, Sphere plans to strengthen the network it has built over the past year by organizing a workshop that will bring together researchers and professionals to share and discuss their research, projects, and experiences in Citizen Science. While primarily aimed at UNITA Alliance members, the event welcomes anyone interested in the topic. The workshop will be held in the Aula Magna of the Cavallerizza Reale, Via Giuseppe Verdi 9, in central Turin. Participation is free of charge, but places are limited. We encourage collegaues from the UNITA and Geminae Universities to register and submit an abstract to present your work. Registration: CLICK HERE Abstract submission: CLICK HERE Deadline for both registration and abstract submission: 15 October 2026 For information, write to sphere@unito.it
The UNITA Alliance is pleased to announce the UNITA Annual Conference 2026. This year’s thematic section focuses on "European Identity, Politics of Memory, and Engaging Europe's Totalitarian Past", integrated within Panel 17 of the ACUM 2026 Conference, which will take place on 5 November at Transilvania University of Brașov. Venue: “Sergiu T. Chiriacescu” Conference Centre, Transilvania University of Brașov Date: 5 November 2026 | 08:30–17:00 More information about the UNITA Annual Conference. More information about the general conference (ACUM 2026).
