Unite! University Alliance
Aalto University is a member of Unite! alliance together with eight other European universities.
Submit your proposal to the Unite! Virtual Education Summit by 23 January and join us in shaping international collaboration
The Virtual Education Summit, the third in the Unite!-Ed Future Conference series, focuses on the role of higher education in supporting democracy amid global change. It will showcase Unite! Seed Fund projects and offer matchmaking opportunities for those pursuing international joint teaching or joint programme collaborations.
Higher education for democracy has been the hallmark of many educational reforms and interventions over the years. Join the summit to hear from cutting edge researchers and take the opportunity for matchmaking.
Would you like to present at the summit?
All types of presentations are welcome, especially those focusing on internationalisation, democracy in education, and sustainable development for education.
Fast Facts
What: Proposals for presentation at the Virtual Education Summit - The 3rd Unite!-Ed Future Conference
Topic: Higher education for democracy in a shifting global landscape
Submission Deadline: 23 January, 2026
How to submit a proposal:
Visit this link for full details https://metacampus.unite-university.eu/course/section.php?id=1431
Proposals should be submitted via EasyChair (abstracts not exceeding 500 words) https://easychair.org/conferences?conf=ued2026
Would you like to attend the summit?
This online summit will present Unite! Seed Fund projects and serve as a matchmaking event for joint teaching and programme collaborations. It offers an excellent opportunity to share experiences and connect with colleagues across the Unite! alliance. Registrations open 23 January 2026
Fast Facts
What: Virtual Education Summit - The 3rd Unite!-Ed Future Conference
When: 12 March 2026
Time: 10:00–17:00
Registrations open: 23 January 2026
Where: Via Zoom (link to be announced on Metacampus closer to the date)
To attend the summit please enrol via Metacampushttps://metacampus.unite-university.eu/enrol/index.php?id=183
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