UNICA - Network of Universities from the Capitals of Europe
@unicanetwork.bsky.social
🎓 Network of 54 universities from 41 European capitals
🤝 Collaborating for the future of European Higher Education and Research
🎂 Founded in 1990
🤝 Collaborating for the future of European Higher Education and Research
🎂 Founded in 1990
🌱Climate skills, 🧑🎓student engagement, and the 🏫role of HEIs: a much needed conversation is taking place this afternoon during the final multiplier event of @euerasmusplus.bsky.social project OpenPass4Climate! Stay tuned as we share the highlights! 💡
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September 24, 2025 at 12:57 PM
🌱Climate skills, 🧑🎓student engagement, and the 🏫role of HEIs: a much needed conversation is taking place this afternoon during the final multiplier event of @euerasmusplus.bsky.social project OpenPass4Climate! Stay tuned as we share the highlights! 💡
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@esn.org @uva-es.bsky.social
💡Now at the UNICA Rectors' Seminar: can technology serve the Humanities without compromising the human identity? 👨🤖
Discover what Digital Humanities are and what opportunities/ challenges it involves: www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/blog/what-ar...
Discover what Digital Humanities are and what opportunities/ challenges it involves: www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/blog/what-ar...
What are the digital humanities?
Initially called ‘humanities computing’, the field of digital humanities has grown tremendously over the past 40 or so years, as Professor David Berry explains.
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk
June 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM
💡Now at the UNICA Rectors' Seminar: can technology serve the Humanities without compromising the human identity? 👨🤖
Discover what Digital Humanities are and what opportunities/ challenges it involves: www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/blog/what-ar...
Discover what Digital Humanities are and what opportunities/ challenges it involves: www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/blog/what-ar...
👏🤯What a great morning at the UNICA Rectors' Seminar in Athens! From addressing contemporary biases in research evaluation to integrating #humanities in #STEM, we've delved deep into questions of progress & purpose.
June 20, 2025 at 12:51 PM
👏🤯What a great morning at the UNICA Rectors' Seminar in Athens! From addressing contemporary biases in research evaluation to integrating #humanities in #STEM, we've delved deep into questions of progress & purpose.
💡UNICA Rectors' Seminar: "As provocative as it may sound, we might need to compare the modern intellectual to the influencer."
🎤Christina Koulouri, Rector of Panteion University, brings some interesting thoughts to the table during the discussion on the need of #humanities in our universities!
🎤Christina Koulouri, Rector of Panteion University, brings some interesting thoughts to the table during the discussion on the need of #humanities in our universities!
June 20, 2025 at 12:02 PM
💡UNICA Rectors' Seminar: "As provocative as it may sound, we might need to compare the modern intellectual to the influencer."
🎤Christina Koulouri, Rector of Panteion University, brings some interesting thoughts to the table during the discussion on the need of #humanities in our universities!
🎤Christina Koulouri, Rector of Panteion University, brings some interesting thoughts to the table during the discussion on the need of #humanities in our universities!
What a way to start! 👏 During his speech on "The Democratic University and its Role in Modern Democracy", Prof. Dimitrios Karadimas showed us why freedom is the greatest classic of all! 📣
#UNICA35 #Humanities #Democracy #HigherEducation
#UNICA35 #Humanities #Democracy #HigherEducation
June 20, 2025 at 7:35 AM
What a way to start! 👏 During his speech on "The Democratic University and its Role in Modern Democracy", Prof. Dimitrios Karadimas showed us why freedom is the greatest classic of all! 📣
#UNICA35 #Humanities #Democracy #HigherEducation
#UNICA35 #Humanities #Democracy #HigherEducation
Kalimera!🏛️😀 We are happy to be in Athens, the birthplace of Western #philosophy, for a Rectors' Seminar focused on a timeless topic: the role of #Humanities in our universities.
👂Stay tuned as we bring you the event's highlights, directly from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens!💡
👂Stay tuned as we bring you the event's highlights, directly from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens!💡
June 20, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Kalimera!🏛️😀 We are happy to be in Athens, the birthplace of Western #philosophy, for a Rectors' Seminar focused on a timeless topic: the role of #Humanities in our universities.
👂Stay tuned as we bring you the event's highlights, directly from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens!💡
👂Stay tuned as we bring you the event's highlights, directly from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens!💡
🧭More than an event, #UNICADays2025 sparked collaboration across the European #HigherEd and #Research landscape. That’s why our conference report goes beyond a recap - it offers ways forward to help shape the future.
👉Here's nr1️⃣, about the #UniversitiesAlliances!
🔗Discover all at lnkd.in/dQSaKWEn
👉Here's nr1️⃣, about the #UniversitiesAlliances!
🔗Discover all at lnkd.in/dQSaKWEn
April 11, 2025 at 1:23 PM
🧭More than an event, #UNICADays2025 sparked collaboration across the European #HigherEd and #Research landscape. That’s why our conference report goes beyond a recap - it offers ways forward to help shape the future.
👉Here's nr1️⃣, about the #UniversitiesAlliances!
🔗Discover all at lnkd.in/dQSaKWEn
👉Here's nr1️⃣, about the #UniversitiesAlliances!
🔗Discover all at lnkd.in/dQSaKWEn
Congratulations to all elected new members! 👏Let's keep working to advance European higher education and research 💪🚀
The European University Association is pleased to announce that Angelika Epple, Gregor Majdič, Ivanka Popović and Manuel Tuñón de Lara have been elected to the EUA Board. Their election took place this morning at the EUA General Assembly in Riga.
📰 Full news article at buff.ly/F3RVQLq
#EUA2025AC
📰 Full news article at buff.ly/F3RVQLq
#EUA2025AC
April 10, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Congratulations to all elected new members! 👏Let's keep working to advance European higher education and research 💪🚀
👀We met the PURRRfect little friend while strolling around Riga! 🐈⬛ Having a great time as ideas Flow in another insightful @eua.eu Annual Conference! 👏😊
April 10, 2025 at 2:32 PM
👀We met the PURRRfect little friend while strolling around Riga! 🐈⬛ Having a great time as ideas Flow in another insightful @eua.eu Annual Conference! 👏😊
🤗Insightful discussion on the success rates of universities from Widening countries in #HorizonEurope at today's UNICA Rectors’ Panel, ahead of the @eua.eu Conference. Thank you to our host, the University of Latvia!
#Research #Innovation #EUA2025AC
#Research #Innovation #EUA2025AC
April 9, 2025 at 3:50 PM
🤗Insightful discussion on the success rates of universities from Widening countries in #HorizonEurope at today's UNICA Rectors’ Panel, ahead of the @eua.eu Conference. Thank you to our host, the University of Latvia!
#Research #Innovation #EUA2025AC
#Research #Innovation #EUA2025AC
🔙Did you miss our latest newsletter? Read it now and subscribe not to miss any further updates: bit.ly/4jt6tzK
In March's issue:
✅Report from the #UNICADays2025
✅What the #UnionOfSkills means for #HigherEd
✅Supporting @eua.eu position for a #Research, #Education & #Innovation partnership
In March's issue:
✅Report from the #UNICADays2025
✅What the #UnionOfSkills means for #HigherEd
✅Supporting @eua.eu position for a #Research, #Education & #Innovation partnership
April 9, 2025 at 1:55 PM
🔙Did you miss our latest newsletter? Read it now and subscribe not to miss any further updates: bit.ly/4jt6tzK
In March's issue:
✅Report from the #UNICADays2025
✅What the #UnionOfSkills means for #HigherEd
✅Supporting @eua.eu position for a #Research, #Education & #Innovation partnership
In March's issue:
✅Report from the #UNICADays2025
✅What the #UnionOfSkills means for #HigherEd
✅Supporting @eua.eu position for a #Research, #Education & #Innovation partnership
Reposted by UNICA - Network of Universities from the Capitals of Europe
Given the continued uncertainty that #Ukraine faces, it is of paramount importance for future generations of students in Ukraine that this invaluable human capital is preserved and nurtured, writes EUA Board member Ivanka Popović: buff.ly/xvert4s
#EUAExpertVoices
#EUAExpertVoices
There is a road ahead for Ukraine’s universities
EUA - European University Association
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April 8, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Given the continued uncertainty that #Ukraine faces, it is of paramount importance for future generations of students in Ukraine that this invaluable human capital is preserved and nurtured, writes EUA Board member Ivanka Popović: buff.ly/xvert4s
#EUAExpertVoices
#EUAExpertVoices
📣How do models of #HigherEd travel across borders?
Discover at UNICA & @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social seminar next month!
🏛️From governance to funding, student access to career progression - join the discussions on how policy and management models travel internationally.
🔗📝 bit.ly/4iUm4b5
Discover at UNICA & @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social seminar next month!
🏛️From governance to funding, student access to career progression - join the discussions on how policy and management models travel internationally.
🔗📝 bit.ly/4iUm4b5
April 8, 2025 at 2:51 PM
📣How do models of #HigherEd travel across borders?
Discover at UNICA & @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social seminar next month!
🏛️From governance to funding, student access to career progression - join the discussions on how policy and management models travel internationally.
🔗📝 bit.ly/4iUm4b5
Discover at UNICA & @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social seminar next month!
🏛️From governance to funding, student access to career progression - join the discussions on how policy and management models travel internationally.
🔗📝 bit.ly/4iUm4b5
Good summary on the potential and challenges of the #EuropeanDegree: it could simplify joint programmes and foster, but needs clear definition, proper funding, and broad support to succeed 👇
Experts give cautious welcome to European degree programme
The ‘European degree’, a new qualification to be awarded after transnational bachelor, masters or doctoral programmes, offers a unique value propo...
www.universityworldnews.com
April 7, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Good summary on the potential and challenges of the #EuropeanDegree: it could simplify joint programmes and foster, but needs clear definition, proper funding, and broad support to succeed 👇
👀 Check out the OPEN ACCESS book "European Higher Education Area 2030: Bridging Realities for Tomorrow’s Higher Education", with contributions from UNICA members!
👏 Proud to see Prof. Romiță Iucu & Prof. Liviu Matei among the co-editors!
👉 Learn more: bit.ly/4lmnIUX
👏 Proud to see Prof. Romiță Iucu & Prof. Liviu Matei among the co-editors!
👉 Learn more: bit.ly/4lmnIUX
New open access book featuring contributions from UNICA members explores the future of the EHEA
<p>Springer has recently published the book “European Higher Education Area 2030: Bridging Realities for Tomorrow’s Higher Education”, featuring contributions from several members of the UNICA communi...
bit.ly
April 7, 2025 at 1:58 PM
👀 Check out the OPEN ACCESS book "European Higher Education Area 2030: Bridging Realities for Tomorrow’s Higher Education", with contributions from UNICA members!
👏 Proud to see Prof. Romiță Iucu & Prof. Liviu Matei among the co-editors!
👉 Learn more: bit.ly/4lmnIUX
👏 Proud to see Prof. Romiță Iucu & Prof. Liviu Matei among the co-editors!
👉 Learn more: bit.ly/4lmnIUX
As a collaboration-based network representing 54 universities across 41 European capitals, UNICA welcomes EUA’s vision of co-creation and dialogue across #research, #innovation & #education to boost Europe's #competitiveness 💪🧭🔗🗨️
EUA proposes a partnership for #competitiveness, bringing together the stakeholders & sectors that form Europe’s knowledge base and the policy makers that can create the framework conditions to further develop and leverage it.
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@roxanaminzatu.bsky.social @vsainton.bsky.social
🔗 buff.ly/t95mt14
@roxanaminzatu.bsky.social @vsainton.bsky.social
March 26, 2025 at 4:22 PM
As a collaboration-based network representing 54 universities across 41 European capitals, UNICA welcomes EUA’s vision of co-creation and dialogue across #research, #innovation & #education to boost Europe's #competitiveness 💪🧭🔗🗨️
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📣 Sing our open letter!
We call all presidents/rectors in Europe to sign our open letter where we advocate for an #FP10 that strengthen's Europe's competitiveness and resilience.
Join 70+ rectors and sign ➡️ www.the-guild.eu/news/2025/op...
Please see a list of supporting organisations below ⤵️
We call all presidents/rectors in Europe to sign our open letter where we advocate for an #FP10 that strengthen's Europe's competitiveness and resilience.
Join 70+ rectors and sign ➡️ www.the-guild.eu/news/2025/op...
Please see a list of supporting organisations below ⤵️
March 6, 2025 at 1:28 PM
📣 Sing our open letter!
We call all presidents/rectors in Europe to sign our open letter where we advocate for an #FP10 that strengthen's Europe's competitiveness and resilience.
Join 70+ rectors and sign ➡️ www.the-guild.eu/news/2025/op...
Please see a list of supporting organisations below ⤵️
We call all presidents/rectors in Europe to sign our open letter where we advocate for an #FP10 that strengthen's Europe's competitiveness and resilience.
Join 70+ rectors and sign ➡️ www.the-guild.eu/news/2025/op...
Please see a list of supporting organisations below ⤵️
Day 2 of #UNICAdays2025 wrapped up with dynamic discussions on European & multiple degrees and #Research within the #EuropeanAlliances. Insightful debates, bold ideas, and collaborative visions shaped the conversation!
And of course... we had to have a cake to celebrate 35 years of UNICA! 🎂
And of course... we had to have a cake to celebrate 35 years of UNICA! 🎂
February 28, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Day 2 of #UNICAdays2025 wrapped up with dynamic discussions on European & multiple degrees and #Research within the #EuropeanAlliances. Insightful debates, bold ideas, and collaborative visions shaped the conversation!
And of course... we had to have a cake to celebrate 35 years of UNICA! 🎂
And of course... we had to have a cake to celebrate 35 years of UNICA! 🎂
➡️From what distinguishes them to pathways for collaboration, today's morning sessions at the #UNICAdays2025 explored the synergy between #UniversitiesNetworks and #UniversitiesAlliances 🔗
💡A rich discussion on the challenges, opportunities, and the future of cooperation in #HigherEd!
💡A rich discussion on the challenges, opportunities, and the future of cooperation in #HigherEd!
February 27, 2025 at 1:52 PM
➡️From what distinguishes them to pathways for collaboration, today's morning sessions at the #UNICAdays2025 explored the synergy between #UniversitiesNetworks and #UniversitiesAlliances 🔗
💡A rich discussion on the challenges, opportunities, and the future of cooperation in #HigherEd!
💡A rich discussion on the challenges, opportunities, and the future of cooperation in #HigherEd!
📣"Universities are crucial to Europe’s competitiveness and to its future prosperity."
👏Thank you @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social, @ec.europa.eu's EVP for Social Rights and Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness, for your thoughts on the importance of #HigherEd to build the #UnionOfSkills
#UNICAdays2025
👏Thank you @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social, @ec.europa.eu's EVP for Social Rights and Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness, for your thoughts on the importance of #HigherEd to build the #UnionOfSkills
#UNICAdays2025
UNICA Days 2025 | Video Message from Roxana Mînzatu, EC's EVP
YouTube video by UNICA Network
www.youtube.com
February 27, 2025 at 11:06 AM
📣"Universities are crucial to Europe’s competitiveness and to its future prosperity."
👏Thank you @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social, @ec.europa.eu's EVP for Social Rights and Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness, for your thoughts on the importance of #HigherEd to build the #UnionOfSkills
#UNICAdays2025
👏Thank you @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social, @ec.europa.eu's EVP for Social Rights and Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness, for your thoughts on the importance of #HigherEd to build the #UnionOfSkills
#UNICAdays2025
Thank you @coimbragroup.bsky.social for joining us at the #UNICAdays2025! 😊
As we celebrate a milestone birthday with you (5 years behind), we look forward for more years of shared history, friendship, achievements in #HigherEd... and maybe some birthday cake! 🎂🚀
As we celebrate a milestone birthday with you (5 years behind), we look forward for more years of shared history, friendship, achievements in #HigherEd... and maybe some birthday cake! 🎂🚀
Happy 35th Anniversary to our partners, neighbours & friends at @unicanetwork.bsky.social !🎂
Thank you Rector Sorin Costreie for inviting us & Coimbra Group Chair to #UNICAdays in Brussels.
💡Timely discussion on “The role of University Networks in the context of the European Universities alliances"
Thank you Rector Sorin Costreie for inviting us & Coimbra Group Chair to #UNICAdays in Brussels.
💡Timely discussion on “The role of University Networks in the context of the European Universities alliances"
February 27, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Thank you @coimbragroup.bsky.social for joining us at the #UNICAdays2025! 😊
As we celebrate a milestone birthday with you (5 years behind), we look forward for more years of shared history, friendship, achievements in #HigherEd... and maybe some birthday cake! 🎂🚀
As we celebrate a milestone birthday with you (5 years behind), we look forward for more years of shared history, friendship, achievements in #HigherEd... and maybe some birthday cake! 🎂🚀
"We need academic atoms (universities), molecules (networks), and supermolecules (alliances) to build a strong European #HigherEd landscape!" ⚛️💪
🔛 At the start of the #UNICAdays2025, President Sorin Costreie draws inspiration from chemistry to highlight the power of collaboration.
🔛 At the start of the #UNICAdays2025, President Sorin Costreie draws inspiration from chemistry to highlight the power of collaboration.
February 27, 2025 at 9:33 AM
"We need academic atoms (universities), molecules (networks), and supermolecules (alliances) to build a strong European #HigherEd landscape!" ⚛️💪
🔛 At the start of the #UNICAdays2025, President Sorin Costreie draws inspiration from chemistry to highlight the power of collaboration.
🔛 At the start of the #UNICAdays2025, President Sorin Costreie draws inspiration from chemistry to highlight the power of collaboration.
🚀🦋Starting our journey on Bluesky by bringing you along on our flagship event, the UNICA Days! bit.ly/41dRn9D
👉In the next 3 days, experts in #HigherEducation and #Research are meeting in Brussels for high level discussions on the #EuropeanUniversities and beyond!
Follow along! 😊 #UNICAdays2025
👉In the next 3 days, experts in #HigherEducation and #Research are meeting in Brussels for high level discussions on the #EuropeanUniversities and beyond!
Follow along! 😊 #UNICAdays2025
February 26, 2025 at 4:25 PM
🚀🦋Starting our journey on Bluesky by bringing you along on our flagship event, the UNICA Days! bit.ly/41dRn9D
👉In the next 3 days, experts in #HigherEducation and #Research are meeting in Brussels for high level discussions on the #EuropeanUniversities and beyond!
Follow along! 😊 #UNICAdays2025
👉In the next 3 days, experts in #HigherEducation and #Research are meeting in Brussels for high level discussions on the #EuropeanUniversities and beyond!
Follow along! 😊 #UNICAdays2025
👋Hello, Bluesky! 🦋 We’re excited to be here! As a network of universities from capital cities, we’re dedicated to fostering collaboration in international #HigherEd & #Research.
Follow us for updates, insights, and opportunities to connect with like-minded institutions and professionals. 🚀
Follow us for updates, insights, and opportunities to connect with like-minded institutions and professionals. 🚀
February 21, 2025 at 11:17 AM