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Let’s Unite! – A Fair Full of International Opportunities at Wrocław University of Science and Technology

On April 15, the Wrocław University of Science and Technology hosted the Let’s Unite! fair – a unique event that gave the entire university community a chance to explore the opportunities offered by Unite!, an alliance of nine European technical universities working together to create an innovative model of education, research, and mobility. Attendees also had the chance to learn more about the UNITE! Widening project.

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Widening European Open Science and Innovation in Universities

The Unite! White Paper: A New University Open Science & Innovation Strategic Roadmap for Widening Countries (link) developed under the Unite!Widening project, outlines a set of research evidence based recommendations in the form of strategic objectives, tactical actions, and operational outcomes.

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Empowering the Academic Community for Open Science: Training in Research Data Management and Open Science

Open Science is at the forefront of transforming research and higher education in Europe. By fostering transparency, accessibility, and collaboration, it paves the way for a more inclusive and innovative scientific landscape. Recognizing the crucial role of Research Data Management (RDM) in this transition, Unite!Widening actively supports specialized training programs, making the empowerment of the academic community a strategic priority.

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The XI Unite! Dialogue is coming to Barcelona, hosted by UPC!

From February 25 to 28, the Unite! community will meet in person once again for an edition dedicated to students and their role in shaping the future of the alliance. “Unite! students: our soul, our core” is the theme of this exciting event, packed with activities, interactive workshops, community work sessions, and high-level meetings with university leaders.

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First Deliverables Successfully Completed in Work Package 2

December marked a highly productive and dynamic period for the teams working on Work Package 2 (WP2), as they successfully delivered three key reports on schedule. These documents provide valuable insights into various aspects of the Unite! alliance’s initiatives, with a strong emphasis on supporting Widening countries.

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Empowering European Open Science and Innovation Universities

The Unite.WIDENING project, part of the transformative Unite! European University Alliance, is at the forefront of efforts to advance a collaborative, egalitarian, free, diverse, and inclusive European Open Science and Innovation Area among widening and non-widening countries. This October, two landmark events took place—the Open Science Policy Forums in Wrocław, Poland, and Lisbon, Portugal. These forums brought together students, researchers, staff, companies, university managers, funders, and national, regional, and EU policymakers to advance strategies and actions for adopting open science practices and principles in Universities in European widening countries.

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Made in Wrocław 2024 – Celebrating Innovation, Technology, and Collaboration

The Made in Wrocław event, a flagship initiative organized annually by the Wrocław Agglomeration Development Agency (ARAW), this year integrated the Unite.WIDENING project. As part of the broader European University Alliance Unite!, this project, entitled “Raise Excellence in R&S&I in HEI for Widening Countries”, aims to enhance research and innovation excellence across Europe. The event brought together academia, international corporations, local businesses, and governmental institutions to foster collaboration and innovation.

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