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 30 January and join us in shaping international collaboration
The topic for the Summit is Higher Education for Democracy in the Shifting Global Landscape. It will showcase Unite! Seed Fund projects and offer matchmaking opportunities for those pursuing international joint teaching or joint programme collaborations.
Given the current world situation, delivering education that supports student agency and enhances ethics and democratic structures is increasingly important. The Summit provides a platform for all Unite! staff to engage in meaningful discussions and inspirational presentations dealing with topics such as:
- inclusive teaching practices
- innovative educational models and pedagogies (all Unite! education seed fund projects are warmly invited to contribute)
- the use of online technologies in education
- the inclusion of international and ethical perspectives in engineering education
The Summit will also feature a keynote presentation by Professor Arnold Pears from KTH entitled, “Human-centric education in the age of AI”.
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: 30 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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