European University Alliances as Drivers of Transformation: Insights from a French National Report
Published on 17 December, a qualitative evaluation report by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research highlights the transformative impact of European University Alliances on higher education institutions. The report recognizes Alliances as catalysts for organizational, pedagogical and research innovation, while also emphasizing their role in fostering a strong sense of European belonging. It calls for sustainable, coordinated funding mechanisms and a stable legal framework to ensure the long-term success of European University Alliances. UNITA actively contributed to this national assessment through the involvement of UPPA and USMB.
Circular Horizons: CE&E Research Talk
Circular Horizons: CE&E Research Talk (20 April -12:00 CET) Circular Horizons: CE&E Research Talks, organized within the scope of the CE&E Research Hub as an invitation to participate. This will be the first Circular Horizons to which will follow a series of webinars designed to present innovative research in the areas of Circular Economy and Environmental Sustainability (CE&E). The event offers a dynamic platform for researchers to present their ongoing projects, share results, and exchange ideas across disciplines. The main objectives: To promote visibility of research related to Circular Economy & Environment within the HUB and to foster interdisciplinary dialogue between technical, social and economic fi Programme Online Room Application form (In case participants require a final certificate)
UVT Erasmus International Teaching Week
UVT Erasmus International Teaching Week: 20-24 April 2026 Timisoara (Romania) Universitatea de Vest din Timişoara/ West University of Timișoara has announced its 2nd edition of the Erasmus International Teaching Week: 20-24 April 2026, taking place in Timișoara, Romania. West University of Timișoara (WUT) is the main higher education and research center in Western Romania. It is a comprehensive university that fosters interdisciplinary education within its 12 Faculties: Arts and Design; Chemistry, Biology, Geography; Economics and Business Administration; Law; Letters, History, Philosophy and Theology; Computer Science; Music and Theatre; Physical Education and Sports; Physics and Mathematics; Governance and Communication Studies; Sociology and Social Work, Psychology and Education Sciences. The Erasmus International Week targets academic staff members from WUT’s partner universities interested in: West University of Timisoara and the European Alliance UNITA, teaching at WUT, exploring new teaching methods and opening up avenues of collaboration with colleagues at WUT and other participants to the event. Application deadline: 28.02.2026 Maximum number of participants: 30 (first-come-first-served principle and maximum 2 participants from the same institution). Preliminary programme Application form More information
Our Geminae partners: Universidad del Rosario (Colombia)
The Colegio del Rosario in Colombia was founded in 1653. Since its foundation, the Universidad del Rosario has been an institution “of” and “for” its students, and its life has been inseparable from that of Colombia: each has nourished and developed alongside the other. This university has six multicampus locations where a student community of 12,836 students can find innovative spaces to complement their academic activities. The university offers 41 undergraduate programs, 82 specializations, 50 master’s programs, and 10 doctoral programs.
International Mountain Day in UNIBS: UNITA and CAI Brescia between Science and Art
On International Mountain Day (11 December), the University of Brescia hosted an event organized by UNITA – Universitas Montium and CAI Brescia to explore climate change impacts on mountain environments. Combining science, personal experiences, cinema, and photography, the event featured Andrea Zatta, creator of the Ice Stupa Kanskhar Project and The Ice Builders documentary, in conversation with glacier expert Professor Roberto Ranzi. Opened by CAI Brescia President Renato Veronesi, the evening aimed to raise awareness of the climate crisis and concluded with the opening of the photographic exhibition “The Last Days – Adamello”, showcasing the retreat of alpine glaciers.
Conference: The Last Day. From the Glacier to the City. A Journey from the Adamello Glacier to the Heart of Brescia
On Friday, 21 November, the conference “The Last Day. From the Glacier to the City” was held at Palazzo Loggia in Brescia, concluding the Una Sola Terra Festival. The event featured the presentation of the photographic project “The Last Days,” which documents the rapid retreat of the Adamello glacier. The conference was part of the International Year of Glacier Preservation promoted by UNESCO and the WMO, and was organized with the involvement of the University of Brescia, the UNITA – Universitas Montium alliance, and several local partners.
RENALPS Project
The RENALPS project, funded by the UNITA – Universitas Montium Alliance, focuses on assessing pathways to carbon neutrality in Alpine regions. Through case studies, it develops decision-support tools to help local authorities identify the most effective mix of renewable energy sources. Coordinated by the University of Brescia with partners across Europe, the project concluded with a final meeting on November 5th, 2025, where results, future perspectives, and practical applications—highlighted by a visit to a hydroelectric power plant—were presented.
UNITA joins the 2024 Green Erasmus+ Projects Compendium
UNITA – Universitas Montium has been selected for the 2024 #Green Erasmus+ Compendium, the European showcase of best practices integrating environmental sustainability into Erasmus+ initiatives.
UNITA stands out for embedding sustainability from its inception through the Green UNITA initiative and a shared European competence framework. The project further strengthened its commitment by integrating environmental sustainability into its Code of Ethics and Conduct. The recognition confirms the strategic role of inter-university cooperation in shaping a sustainable European higher education model.
Advancing the Joint European Degree Label: Reflections from the UNITA–CIVIS event in Brussels
The event “Towards the European Degree”, held on 27 November 2025 in Brussels, brought together experts, students, policymakers and members of several university alliances to discuss the future Joint European Degree Label. Around 30 people participated in person, while more than 230 followed the meeting online. The presence of the EC representative Kinga Szuly highlighted the importance of this topic for the future of European higher education.
CAIE: UNITA at CAEI 2025: Promoting internationalization across the Americas
In October 2025, Université Savoie Mont Blanc (USMB), Universidad de Zaragoza (UNIZAR) and Universitatea de Vest din Timișoara (UVT) jointly represented the UNITA alliance at the Congreso de las Américas sobre Educación Internacional (CAEI) in Costa Rica.UNITA highlighted its GEMINAE network, active across North and South America, and engaged discussions with the Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR), proposed as a new GEMINAE member. The participation strengthened UNITA’s visibility, fostered international collaboration, and showcased the alliance’s commitment to advancing academic mobility and international higher education.