UNITA My 3-Minute PhD Thesis 2026: Local winners selected
The local rounds of the UNITA “My 3-Minute PhD Thesis” 2026 competition have concluded across the alliance. Discover the selected winners who will
represent their universities at the international final in Brescia (Italy), from June 29 to July 3, 2026.
Turin welcomes the first UNITA Matching Event on Wellbeing and University Life
From 26 to 29 May, the University of Turin hosted the first edition of “UNITA SUISM Games and University Life”, an international event designed to promote student well-being, intercultural exchange, sport, and collaboration among the universities of the UNITA Alliance.
Research made accessible: UniTo students’ perspectives on “My 3 Minutes PhD Thesis“ competition
Written by two student representatives of the UNITA Student Assembly, this article shares their experience as members of the judging panel during the Turin selection of the My 3 Minutes PhD Thesis competition, where PhD candidates present their research in only three minutes. Through a student perspective, the article reflects on the challenge of making research accessible, engaging, and understandable to a wider audience.
Brașov@Home Event Explores Migration and European Identity on Europe Day
On 7 May 2026, the Faculty of Sociology and Communication of Transilvania University of Brașov organized an event at Casa Mureșenilor Museum celebrating Europe Day, exploring migration and European identity through the “Brașov@Home” exhibition. Over 100 students from Sociology, HR, Social Work and Digital Media reflected on belonging and intercultural dialogue. Through migrant life stories of people who made Brașov home, participants engaged in interactive reflections on “What does home mean?”. The event is part of UNITA Task 2.5 European Identity and Citizenship activities.
UNITA Citizen Science Matching Event at Université Savoie Mont Blanc
On April 28–29, Université Savoie Mont Blanc hosted a UNITA matching event dedicated to citizen science, bringing together researchers and administrative staff from partner universities. Through presentations, workshops, and collaborative activities, participants exchanged practices, explored the “One Health Nexus” theme, and identified new opportunities for interdisciplinary cooperation. The event strengthened connections within the UNITA alliance and laid the groundwork for future citizen science projects.
Internationalization of Higher Education in Romania, 5-6 May 2026
West University of Timișoara hosted the national conference “Internationalization of Higher Education in Romania: Towards Balanced and Inclusive Mobility,” bringing together representatives of Romanian universities, governmental institutions, European education bodies, and internationalization experts. The event focused on the strategic development of international higher education in Romania, emphasizing balanced and inclusive student mobility, international cooperation, and the strengthening of Romania’s global academic presence.
UNITA advances the development of joint degrees among partner universities
Professionals from different UNITA universities have gathered in Pamplona to advance the design and implementation of shared bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes
Science, Universities and global change: UniTo launches a new cycle on Science Diplomacy
The University of Turin launches a new series of events dedicated to science diplomacy and the transformation of the international order. Bringing together academics, institutions, and international experts, the initiative explores the growing role of universities in global relations and policymaking. UNITA is among the partners supporting the initiative.
Our Geminae partners: Universidade Pedagògica de Maputo (Mozambique)
A leading public university in Mozambique, Universidade Pedagògica de Maputo is committed in training highly qualified graduates who can contribute to sustainable economic and socio-cultural development. UPM is partner of UNITA through the Geminae programme.
Our Geminae partners: Université d’Abomey-Calavi (Benin)
The Université d’Abomey-Calavi (Benin), founded in 1970, is a leading institution in West Africa that educates thousands of students each year, actively contributing to the scientific and economic development of Benin.