Expanding UNITA in Europe and beyond

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    Task number 5
    Name Expanding UNITA in Europe and beyond
    Strategic Axes Quality, Impact and Sustainability, International strategy and European values dissemination
    Workpackage Impact and dissemination



    Objectives

    Develop a UNITA international relations policy to scale up our collaborations in Europe and beyond, notably working with European University Alliances and with our partners in the GEMINAE network.

    The following objectives are drawn from the Internationalisation Strategy that the team is developing:

    • Cooperate towards the consolidation of the European Universities Initiative and contribute to in-creasing the global competitiveness of European Higher Education and Research Area.
    • Making the GEMINAE network lively and efficient.
    • Establishing a global ecosystem of Romance language universities.
    • Involving the academic community (staff) in internationalization and supporting the recognition of their actions.
    • Defining a model of sustainable and socially responsible internationalization.

    Inputs & Resources

    Source documentation:

    Resources

    • Human Resources: List of staff on the task, roles and position:
      • Co-leaders Maurizio Tira and Ana Yetano Sánchez de Muniaín + 5.5 TT members
      • 37 persons involved in the Task (all universities are represented)
      • Profiles: mostly related to International Relations Service
    • Financial: Budget allocated to the task:
      • 9.500€ for travels, accommodation, subsistence
      • 98.822€ for other costs
    • Materials: Type of materials required (computers, software, scientific tools): UNITA Datacloud, UNITA Virtual Campus, they need good catalogues for track mobilities (BIP, rural, etc.), the app used by different institutions to accept/manage mobilities, Rural Mobility and the local partners agreements, Excel files with the offers, Course catalogues for mobilities, Course catalogues for Rural Mob, BIPS, Each university use app tools, the need applications and tools to work much more easy than now, data base, centralised files, common tools.
    • Intangible: Type of intangible materials (communication tools, data bases,…):

    Activities & Sub-Tasks

    Source documentation: In each WP folder, document entitled “WPx_full_description)

    Activities & Sub-Tasks

    Source documentation: In each WP folder, document entitled “WPx_full_description)


    List of activities Actions to implement Deadline
    A5.5.1 Introduce the new partners to the UNITA international network
    • Chart and examine current inter-alliance and international collaborations of all the partners (state of the art).
    • Introduce the new ones: to the FOREU2 network of the 24 European Alliances of the 2nd wave; to the students of European universities meetings; and to the European universities’ community.
    • Design the UNITA international relations policy strategy and plan according to the UNITA priority fields in education, R&I and capacity building (Tasks 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2).
    • Create and design an action plan for the UNITA international relations.
    • Prepare a common presentation about GEMINAE.
    		 (M1–M12) 10.2024
    A5.5.2 Enhance the GEMINAE network

    In order to integrate progressively the GEMINAE universities in UNITA different activities we will offer to GEMINAE partners, among others: virtual (namely UCIL, intercomprehension courses) and physical mobility programmes for students and staff (including KA171); rural mobility opportunities for UNITA students in their countries; applications for European funding for mobility outside the EU; participation in staff weeks on relevant thematic and best-practices exchanges; access to the thematic research cartography; or procedures to exchange and cooperate on shared funding opportunities, including the collaboration with other alliances. This action includes: Redefine with the new UNITA partners the list of universities involved in the GEMINAE initiative, adding to it new partners that can bring an added value to the Alliance, and celebrate the Best practices Award and the Geminae Conference.

    		(M13–M48) 10.2027
    A5.5.3 Participate and organize inter-alliance events

    Exchange good practices, raise issues, propose solutions and present the UNITA model of institutionalized European University. Particularly two in presence biennial meetings with GEMINAE partners, possibly in parallel with a major international event (such as EAIE), will be organized (M23, M47), also for the granting of the Best Practises Award. Discuss in a forum or workshop with the European Commission, the National Authorities, and other Alliances the role, the governance and the mission of European Universities. Interact with European Associations of Universities, and especially those focused in UNITA themes.

    		(M13–M48) 10.2027
    A5.5.4 Collect and assess feedback from target groups and end-users

    In collaboration with Task 5.4 on the impact of the actions undertaken. Accommodate the impact measurement methodology to the feedback received.

    		(M25–M48) 08.2027

    Indicators

    These indicators have been gathered from the different source (list below) and have been gathered from interviews driven by Task 5.4 UNITA impact observatory.

    Outputs

    Source documentation: In each WP folder, document entitled “WPx_full_description)

    These indicators have been chosen and agree during the Phase 2 proposal made to the European Commission.

    To be defined by T5.4 members previously to interviews and to be proposed to task co leader

    Primary indicators

    Indicators gathered from the proposal

    • IND 5.5.a – Number of GEMINAE partners actively participating in UNITA activities.
      Baseline 2022: 15
      Target 2027: 40
      Level: Alliance

    Secondary indicators

    To be defined by T5.4 members previously to interviews and to be proposed to task co leader

    • Events (organization):
    • Participants on UNITA events (indicator 2) (from outside)
    • Projects (applied/obtained)
    • Participants on UNITA activities (from outside)(selected from T.T. Output indicators)

    Subtask Outputs

    Sub Task Outputs
    Indicate concerned sub task     		Outputs indicator
    Expected results at the sub-task level / To be verified in interview with task co-leaders     		Source of data
    To be verified in interview with task co-leaders
    A5.5.1 Introduce the new partners to the UNITA international network. T.T meetings Co-leaders and minutes of the meetings
    A5.5.3 Participate in inter-alliance events. 1. Number of events (participation) and number of participants
    European Universities alliances, EAIE, NAFSA and equivalent, GEMINAE universities, other conferences to showcase UNITA     		Information on Data cloud of the T.T. – UNITA Offices
    A5.5.2 Enhance the GEMINAE network. 2. Number of Events (organization) and number of participants: (such as GEMINAE conference, Matching events (SG4)) UNITA Offices and University organizing
    A5.5.4a Collect and assess feedback: Projects applied/obtained. 4. Number of projects applied/obtained Information given by partner universities
    A5.5.2 Enhance the GEMINAE network. 5. Participants on UNITA activities (from outside)
    (N&R COILs, N&R Co-tutelles, N&R Micro credentials, Best practices awards, N&R Virtual mobility, Visits to UNITA universities, N&R Intercomprehension)     		Information given by partner universities
    A5.5.4b Collect and assess feedback: Employee engagement. 6. Staff involved in physical and virtual mobility programs (IN/OUT)
    – Of GEMINAE partners
    – Of other universities
    It is important to reflect in and out     		Information given by partner universities
    A5.5.4c Collect and assess feedback: Student engagement. 7. Students involved in physical and virtual mobility programs (IN/OUT)
    – Of GEMINAE partners
    – Of other universities     		Information given by partner universities
    A5.5.10 Collect and assess feedback from target groups and end-users. Students and GEMINAE partners satisfaction
    Our objective is to carry out satisfaction surveys after the main initiatives.     		Report

    Outcomes

    Source documentation:

    Task Outcomes

    Task Outcomes
    Identify the outcomes     		Outcomes indicator
    Expected results at the task level / To be verified in interview with task co-leaders     		Source of data
    To be verified in interview with task co-leaders
    What are the benefits of the actions for the alliance partners? How does the task transform the partners? Increased number of activities and participants
    Partners of GEMINAE projects (% Geminae partners participating in common projects)
    Strengthen of relationships between partners: co-tuteles, BIPs, stages
    Higher Project Success Rates and number of beneficiaries
    Ratio In/Out students with Geminae     		UNITA offices, UNITA website, universities

    Notes by TT5.5:
    - talk to the Unita office about how this information is being collected.
    - It is currently being collected at:
    DataCloud Link
    but in the future it may be information held by UNITA offices.

    Notes 2nd interview:
    - UNIBS UNITA Office confirms.
    To what extent did the task contribute to achieve WP’s and/or UNITA’s goals? Level of visibility by the participation in the inter-alliance events (number of participants, number of sessions…)
    The proliferation of collaborative research initiatives and publications
    Enhancement of digital and physical resource interchanges amongst collaborating institutions
    Ratio of foreign students who can return for job placement to their origin countries     		UNITA offices, UNITA website, universities

    Notes by TT5.5:
    - There are doubts in the group about how to calculate it and whether it is really possible to work on this objective (reducing the carbon footprint of transport?).
    How can I plan a transatlantic trip with a lower carbon footprint or a transfer to Timisoara by train that lasts four days?

    Notes 2nd interview:
    - There is another Task (5.3) that measures this aspect
    - All things considered, the “carbon footprint” has been removed as indicator.

    Impacts

    Source documentation:

    Users / Beneficiaries Intern to UNITA End-Users / Beneficiaries extern to UNITA
    1) Who are the stakeholders benefiting of the task’s actions? Participating students and staff of UNITA universities European and non-European students and European and non-European staff
    GEMINAE partners
    Other alliances
    FOREU networks and community of practice
    Associated Partners (OEI, AULP,…)
    2) To what extent has the local/international society changed as a result of outcomes compared to before UNITA? What are the long term results for them? Have an international network even after the activities and be connected to other alliances Contribute to the European strategy for universities –
    Strengthen cooperation for research and innovation globally

    Indicators' data sheet

    Description Unit of measurement Source of data Frequency Baseline (2022) Target 2027 Possible sub indicators
    IND 5.5.a - Number of GEMINAE partners actively participating in UNITA activities Number of universities UNITA Offices Annual 15 40 1. Events (organization):
    2. Participants on UNITA events (indicator 2) (from outside)
    3. Projects (applied/obtained)
    4. Participants on UNITA activities (from outside)
    IND 5.5.b - Active participation of UNITA staff and students in Geminae activities Number of persons UNITA Offices Annual 15 60 1. UNITA staff involved in physical and virtual mobility programs
    2. UNITA students involved in physical and virtual mobility programs

    Data collection

    • Automatic collection: Not at the moment.
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