UNITA Photo Contest Winners – A Celebration of European Identity and Citizenship

The UNITA alliance is proud to announce the winners of its photo contest dedicated to the theme of European Identity and Citizenship. The objective of the contest was to visually capture the spirit of the European project, a project built on cooperation, shared values, and an evolving sense of community across borders. Students from UNITA universities sent in creative and powerful photos showing what it means to be a European citizen today. Their pictures explored important themes like mobility, cultural diversity, solidarity, and civic engagement key values of UNITA. One winner was selected from each participating university, making a total of eight winners. These images highlight both the meaning of European citizenship and the changes shaping the lives of people across Europe today. Here we will discover them : Università di Torino Giacomo Festa « Call me back » Università degli studi di Brescia Pilati Renzo « Ristoro » and « Verso casa » Universidad de Zaragoza Aznar Elena « sin fronteras » Universitatea de Vest din Timișoara Diana Scurtu « Din pasii lor, libertatea noastra » Universitatea TRANSILVANIA din Brasov Elena Stefania Badea « St.Stephen’s Basilica » Universidade da Beira Interior Pinto Cristiana « From Shadows to Light » Politecnico da Guarda Roque Victor « Tolerance » Université de PAU LE FERRAND Aurélie « pont et merveille » Université Savoie Mont Blanc Cornille Lilith « L’Europe – ouverture ou repli » Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to everyone who participated in this celebration of European values through art and vision.
Dissertation Prizes on European Citizenship

The UNITA Alliance is launching a prize competition for Bachelor’s and Master’s theses that contribute to the understanding of European identity and citizenship. The call is open to students who have defended their thesis in the last three academic years (2022- 2023, 2023-2024 or 2024-2025) and whose research is in the fields of law, history, sociology, economics, management or political science. Submit your thesis and a 5-page abstract in PDF format via your university’s application portal or email, according to the dealine scheduled by your home university. Check the full call for applications and information on the application process in the website of your home University. In case the call is not open yet, the link is not displayed in this page:
My Three-Minute PhD Thesis”: An Exciting Challenge for UNITA PhD Students!

UNITA-Universitas Montium is launching its annual “My Three-Minute PhD Thesis” competition,offering a unique opportunity for PhD students from participating universities to present theirresearch in a concise, captivating, and accessible way. The Goal of the Competition To transform complex theses into a 3-minute presentation aimed at anon-specialized audience. Participants will develop essential science communication skills whilesharing their work with society. Competition Structure Local Phase: Each UNITA university will organize its own selection before mid-April. Candidateswill benefit from online training to refine their presentations. Final Phase: Selected PhD students will gather for the final in-person competition on May 30,2025, at the Public University of Navarre (UPNA) in Spain. Rules and Criteria An Event Not to Be Missed The final will be broadcast live on UNITA’s social media channels,allowing everyone to join this inspiring event. How to Participate? Interested PhD students must obtain approval from their thesis supervisor andensure that their content is suitable for public dissemination. Deadline for local phase registration: check with your university. Awards and Recognition The top three finalists will receive prizes, and all participants will beawarded certificates for both the local and final phases. Don’t miss this chance to showcase your research and rise to the challenge! For more information,contact your university or consult the full competition rules.
UNITA PHOTO CONTEST 2025

The UNITA photo competition offers to UNITA university members the possibility toshare experiences and visions of Europeanidentity and citizenship. The UNITA Photo Contest is open to all UNITA students, teaching staff, researchers, andadministrative/services staff. Photographs must have been taken or produced by the person submitting the work, must be originaland 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 photographicessay/series(Maximum 7 images related to each other) Deadline for submissions: 31st May 2025. Contest call »
INNOVATION PRIZE

AS PART OF THE RE-UNITA PROJECT, WE ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF THEINNOVATION PRIZE! For the 3rd consecutive year, the UNITA Innovation Prize will spotlight the most innovativeideas.This competition is open to all innovative project leaders, regardless of your specialty.Itwelcomes all creative souls among students, professors, researchers, and startups; aiming to fosterinnovation in all its forms. Teams have until June 10, 2024, to submit their applications. DISCOVER THE REWARDS OF THE RE-UNITA INNOVATION PRIZEThree winning teams will beselected by the Jury, and an award ceremony will take place on July 2, 2024!1ST PRIZE: €2500 | 2NDPRIZE: €1500 | 3RD PRIZE: €1000 LEARN MORERegulation (https://framaforms.org/unita-innovationprize-in-the-framework-of-re-unita-project-2024-1710833310) (https://www.univ-smb.fr/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/call_reu-wp5_ innovation_prize_2024.pdf) Contact: UNITA Office in your university
Dissertation Prizes on European Citizenship

The UNITA Alliance is launching a prize competition for Bachelor’s and Master’s theses thatcontribute to the understanding of European identity and citizenship. The call is open to students who have defended their thesis in the last three academic years (2021-2022, 2022-2023, or 2023-2024) and whose research is in the fields of law, history, sociology,economics, management or political science. Submit your thesis and a 5-page abstract in PDF format by 1 October 2024 via your university’sapplication portal. Full call for applications and/or more information on the application process: Universidad de Zaragoza (UNIZAR) (https://internacional.unizar.es/unita-movilidad). Universidad Pública de Navarra (UPNA). (https://www.unavarra.es/sites/international/unita- upna/actualidad-unita/eventos.html? Università di Brescia (UNIBS): https://www.unibs.it/it/unita (https://www.unibs.it/it/unita), office@ unibs.it (mailto:unita.office@ unibs.it). Universidade da Beira Interior (UBI). (/Evento/22715) Istituto Politecnico de Guardia (IPG): (https://politecnicoguarda.pt/en/about-us/unita/)unita@ ipg.pt (mailto:unita@ ipg.pt). Université de Pau et des Pays de L’Adour (UPPA): (https://organisation.univ-pau.fr/fr/grands- projets/unita.html)unita@ univ-pau.fr (mailto:unita@ univ-pau.fr). Université Savoie Mont Blanc (USMB) (https://www.univ-smb.fr/international/unita/): office@ univ-smb.fr (mailto:unita.office@ univ-smb.fr). Universitatea Transilvania Braşov (https://www.unitbv.ro/en/internationalization.html): unita@ unitbv.ro (mailto:unita@ unitbv.ro). Universitatea de Vest din Timișoara (UVT)(https://www.uvt.ro/unita/): unita@ e-uvt.ro(mailto:unita@ e-uvt.ro).
UNITA PHOTO & VIDEO CONTEST 2024

The UNITA photo and video competition offers to UNITA university members the possibility to share experiences and visions of European identity and citizenship. The UNITA Photo & Video Contest is open to all UNITA students, teaching staff, researchers, and administrative/services staff. Photographs and videos 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 only present a maximum of one piece of work in each Modality (I: Photo, II: Video). Deadline for submissions: 31st May 2024. Complete call and information on application process
Re-UNITA Innovation Prize 2023

Following a successful first edition, Re-UNITA is organizing the second edition of the Innovation Prize. Three prizes will be awarded. Who can enter? All researchers, students, PhD students, start-ups and spin-offs are eligible. How to enter? Submissions must be made via the dedicated form before December 3, 2023. The report must be written in English, in pdf format and not exceed 10 pages. Only one idea/project may be submitted. See all competition terms and conditions
