With 10 Alliance partners, an expanded commitment to the university of the future, and support from the European Commission (EC) for the next four years, the European University of Cities in Post-Industrial Transition (UNIC) is ready to kickstart its second phase in October 2023.

UNIC invites applications for the UNIC HEI Award, which recognizes notable contributions to teaching, research, and dissemination of superdiversity and inclusion through specific courses offered by its partner universities. This award aims to honor an innovative and impactful course that sets a high standard for inclusive higher education and serves as a platform for sharing these achievements within the UNIC community and beyond. As part of this initiative, a digital badge will be awarded annually to a course that demonstrates excellence in fostering superdiversity and inclusion.

The call is open to all staff members of all ten UNIC universities (part- and full-time professors, educators, lecturers etc.) teaching the course in question. All faculties of UNIC universities and all topics and disciplines within the field of diversity and inclusion are welcome.

Applications are now open. Click through to learn more!

Virtual mobility represents an innovative leap in higher education by expanding internationalization opportunities, transcending geographical constraints, and fostering inclusive, sustainable, and technology- driven learning experiences. UNIC is dedicated to advancing virtual mobility, and this new declaration takes the first bold step.

InterTeach - Intercultural and Innovative Teaching and Learning - is UNIC’s new professional development programme for university teachers. With the aim of helping and inspiring university teachers to design innovative teaching and learning settings, the initiative has just unveiled a rich and diverse program of workshops for 2025. All workshops are organised for an international audience, interactive, online and in English. Interested teachers can register for one workshop or many, just as they wish. Participants will get a ‘proof of attendance’ after completion of any single workshop.

Prof. Nino Žganec has been appointed as the new Chair of the UNIC Council following a selection process conducted by the UNIC Council Selection Committee. He will take over from Interim Chair Prof. dr. Ursula Kilkelly, ushering in a new phase of leadership for the Council as it continues to shape the strategic direction of the Alliance. The UNIC Council is an advisory body composed of a diverse group of stakeholders, including student representatives, academics, municipalities, and members of the UNIC Centres. The Council’s mission is to provide strategic advice to the other UNIC governance bodies and to ensure that UNIC’s initiatives are inclusive and responsive to the needs of various partners within the alliance.