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.
Webinar – Multidisciplinary PhD programs and co-tutelle best practices
On February 25, 2026, at 9.30 am CET, UNITA R&I HUB ON CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT invites all interested PhD supervisors to a webinar concerning multidisciplinary PhD programs and co-tutelle best practices. The event is open to all PhD supervisors at the UNITA partner institutions, regardless of discipline. Keynote Speaker Professor Marco Zanetti, Director of the PhD Programme in Innovation for the Circular Economy, UNITO The event also includes contributions on the role of co-tutelles within the framework of UNITA, different institutional perspectives, best practices, cross-hub cooperation, and a Q&A session. Guest speakers Professor Florin Sava, Director CSUD UVT Professor Raluca Bercea, UNITA UVT Professor Otilia Hedeşan, UVT representative in the UNITA R&I HUB on Cultural Heritage Webinar link For any additional information, please contact us at unita@e-uvt.ro.
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.
Matching Event on European Citizenship
Università di Brescia is pleased to welcome you to the UNITA Matching Event on European Citizenship, taking place on Monday 16, Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 February 2026, in Brescia, Italy. From 16 to 18 February, the Università di Brescia will host the Matching Event “Fundamental Rights and European Citizenship”, within the framework of the UNITA Alliance. On 16 February, the opening conference “European Citizenship at a Crossroads. Fundamental Rights between Complexity and Transdisciplinarity” will take place. The conference will be held in person and will be open only to participants registered for the UNITA Matching Event. The conference will also be accessible online by connecting via the following link. The programme and relevant information may be consulted by downloading the attached documents. Agenda Practical information Conference Program
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
Virtual Roundtable – Women and Girls in UNITA Science
Virtual Roundtable – Women and Girls in UNITA Science UNITA joins the celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (11 February) this year by organizing the virtual roundtable “Women and Girls in UNITA Science”. The event will bring together women researchers and scientists from different universities within the Alliance to discuss the role and importance of women in the scientific field. Participation is free of charge, subject to prior registration. Date: 11 February (11:00 AM – CET) Registration link Roundtable link
Second NeuroUnita Seminar – Targeting Oxidative Stress in Parkinson’s Disease
Second NeuroUnita Seminar – Targeting Oxidative Stress in Parkinson’s Disease Thursday 29 January – 13:00 CET Ana-Clara Cristovao, Principal Investigator at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Beira Interior This event is part of the NeuroUnita project’s seminar series, funded by a Starting Grant from UNITA. Seminar link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/36423346944542?p=pTmZRpQVaj3ZLvdTeY Meeting ID: 364 233 469 445 42 Passcode: 7c5Nu9Mj
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.