Editing Communities Building

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| [[File:Information icon.svg|25px]] '''UNITA Integrated Strategy (2028–2034):''' Focusing on Excellence in Education, Research, and Innovation through Community Engagement, Well-being, and Organizational Innovation.
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= 1. Strategy Description & Vision =
By 2034, UNITA aims to be the leading European university alliance for interdisciplinary research and the gold standard for student and staff policy development. This dual-track strategy integrates **Community Building** (via digital platforms and matching events) with a **Human-Centric Approach** prioritizing mental health, inclusion, and career sustainability.

== Strategic Core Objectives ==
* '''Leading R&I Ecosystem:''' Optimized matching events and consolidated grant mechanisms (Starting/Advanced) to solve global challenges.
* '''Leading Staff & Student Policy:''' Comprehensive well-being and career development frameworks aligned with EU excellence standards.
* '''Regional Resilience:''' Strengthening mountain and border territories through territorial rootedness and innovation.

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= 2. State of the Art =

== Progress Highlights (2020–2027) ==
* '''Community Engagement:''' 6 Matching Events (5 Research, 1 Education) and 4 Starting Grants calls leading to 23 cross-institutional projects.
* '''Institutional Mapping:''' Systematic SWOT analysis across 12 universities identifying common priorities in well-being and gender equity.
* '''Infrastructure:''' Deployment of '''Connect-UNITA''' (LMS), '''InnoUNITA''', and the '''Agora''' collaborative platform.
* '''Legal Framework:''' Utilization of the GEIE structure for enhanced inter-institutional coordination.

== Resource Analysis (Current State) ==
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! Asset Type !! Status !! Gaps Identified
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| '''Human Capital''' | Diverse expertise across 7 countries; GEIE leadership. | Needs systematic political steering for "Community Building."
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| '''Financial''' | €14.4M Erasmus+ (through 2027). | Uncertain bridge funding for 2028+; sustainability beyond projects.
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| '''Technological''' | Agora Platform; LMS integration. | Needs advanced analytics for policy monitoring and AI-driven matching.
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| '''Territorial''' | Strong mountain/border rootedness. | Resistance to innovation in some traditional university services.
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= 3. Context & Analysis =

== PESTEL Analysis ==



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! Factor !! Key Trends !! Strategic Impact
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| '''Political''' | ERA Policy Agenda; France's "Mental Health National Cause" (2025). | High commitment to student well-being and cross-border research.
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| '''Economic''' | Horizon Europe (€93.5B); post-pandemic innovation. | Pressure to move toward full-cost basis funding and hybrid models.
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| '''Social''' | 40% of students face mental health issues; Aging demographics. | Well-being is no longer optional; it is a prerequisite for excellence.
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| '''Technological''' | AI/ML; Blockchain credentials; e-health (MoodSpace). | Digital innovation requires massive staff reskilling and data security.
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| '''Environmental''' | EU Green Deal; Net-zero 2050 mandate. | Sustainability must be integrated into campus operations and careers.
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| '''Legal''' | GDPR; Mandatory Gender Equality Plans (GEP). | Legal compliance is tied to Horizon Europe eligibility.
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== Internal Forward-Looking Analysis ==
* '''Unique Attributes:''' Legal GEIE status, multilingual Romance-speaking community, and a proven Starting Grant framework (23 ongoing projects).
* '''Opportunities:''' Using the **FOREU4ALL** community of practice (65 alliances) to cross-fertilize innovative administrative practices.
* '''External Needs:''' Specialist expertise in mental health policy evaluation and advanced digital policy management platforms.

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= 4. Prioritization & Action Plan =

== Prioritization Matrix ==
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! Action !! Feasibility !! Strategic Impact !! Priority
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| Establish UNITA Agora as Primary Platform | High | High | '''High'''
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| Optimize & Systematize Matching Events | High | High | '''High'''
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| Consolidate Starting & Advanced Grants | High | High | '''High'''
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| Student & Staff Well-being Framework | High | High | '''High'''
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| Inclusion and Gender Equity Plan (UIGEP) | High | High | '''High'''
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| Integrated Career Development Program | Medium | High | '''High'''
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| Sustainable Funding Strategy | Medium | High | '''Medium'''
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== Detailed Action Steps ==

=== Action 1: UNITA Agora Platform Deployment ===
* '''Goal:''' Establish a unified digital backbone for engagement.
* '''Phases:''' 
** 2028-2030: Integrate 12 universities and matching algorithms.
** 2031-2034: Open industry portals and implement blockchain credentials.

=== Action 2: Optimized Matching Events ===
* '''Goal:''' Data-driven network formation.
* '''Implementation:''' Run 25 optimized events using hybrid formats and AI matching to foster permanent thematic networks.

=== Action 3: Progressive Grant Ecosystem ===
* '''Goal:''' Convert individual projects into durable collaborative networks.
* '''Target:''' 50% external co-funding by 2034 and the establishment of 8 sustainable "Excellence Centers."

=== Action 4: Well-being Framework (Mental Health) ===
* '''Goal:''' Address the youth mental health crisis (40% of students affected).
* '''Implementation:''' Peer support networks (Nightline model) and 24/7 support platforms.



=== Action 5: Inclusion and Gender Equity (UIGEP) ===
* '''Goal:''' Exceed EU mandatory GEP requirements.
* '''Focus:''' Intersectionality, linguistic diversity, and safe reporting mechanisms for discrimination.

=== Action 6: Integrated Career Development ===
* '''Goal:''' Recognition of diverse roles (teaching, mentoring, innovation).
* '''Implementation:''' Establish cross-institutional leadership training and career pathways for rural/mountain retention.

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[[Category:UNITA Strategies]]
[[Category:2028-2034 Planning]]
[[Category:Community Building]]
[[Category:Well-being]]