Ideas without borders: UNITA Challenge Arena turns student talent into Innovation
The University of Turin hosted the UNITA Challenge Arena 2026, bringing together nine finalist teams from five European countries. Building on ten local challenges involving nearly 580 students and researchers, the event showcased innovative solutions to real-world problems. An international jury selected the winning team, which will continue its journey at Slush 2026 in Helsinki.
New tools, shared visions and European Degrees: UNITA WP3 Meets in Turin
The UNITA WP3 Annual Meeting brought colleagues from across the Alliance together in Turin to discuss the future of education. The programme focused on internationalisation, micro-credentials, digital tools, artificial intelligence and Teaching and Learning Centres.
The meeting also connected the outcomes of RECIPES with the launch of ED-UNITA and the development of future European Degrees.
Research meets diplomacy: UniTo launches six winter schools for the UNITA Community
The University of Turin promotes the organization of six UNITA Winter Schools dedicated to community building and linked to the six UNITA Research Hubs, bringing together students, researchers, academics and professional staff from across the Alliance. Combining scientific excellence with the principles of science diplomacy, the initiative aims to foster international collaboration, interdisciplinary dialogue and evidence-based approaches to addressing today’s global challenges.
European University Alliances as Territorial Actors: Contributing to Regional Development and Territorial Revitalisation
As the European Union enters a new programming cycle, the future of Cohesion Policy, the European Education Area achievements and the Union of Skills are becoming increasingly interconnected. At the same time, the European Commission has recently placed renewed attention on the “Right to Stay” principle, recognising that mobility should be a choice rather than a necessity, particularly for people living in fragile, peripheral and demographically challenged regions.
UNITA universities bring research closer to citizens during European Researchers’ Night
Universities belonging to the UNITA – Universitas Montium alliance took part in the 2026 European Researchers’ Night on 25 September, bringing research and innovation closer to citizens through a wide range of public activities across Europe.
UNITA coordinates joint call for recognition of European University Alliances in future EU funding
271 higher education institutions from 30 European countries support a joint statement highlighting the Alliances’ role in Europe’s competitiveness, sovereignty and skills.
Staff Week VISION – VIrtual Reality and AI for Staff InnovatiON
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.
Building communities across borders: UNITA at EAIE 2026
UNITA joined more than 7,300 international education professionals at EAIE 2026 in Glasgow. Through its booth and a series of interactive sessions, the Alliance brought its experience in mobility, alliance management, community engagement and student–staff co-creation into the wider international higher education conversation.
EDVANCE Legacy – Connecting University, Schools and the Professional World
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.
Our Geminae partners: Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (Brazil)
The Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG) was founded in 1927 through the merger of the Schools of Law, Dentistry, Medicine, and Engineering. As one of the oldest universities in Brazil, UFMG today serves approximately 52,000 students, offering 97 undergraduate programmes, 90 graduate programmes, and hosting around 700 research centres. Located in Belo Horizonte, the capital of the state of Minas Gerais, the University is among the leading higher education and research institutions in Brazil and Latin America, consistently achieving outstanding results in academic quality and social impact rankings and evaluations.