| 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 |
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:
Source documentation:
Source documentation: In each WP folder, document entitled “WPx_full_description)
| List of Activities | Activity Title | Actions | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduce the new partners to the UNITA international network. | Chart and examine current inter- alliance and international collaborations of all the partners. 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. 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. Then 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 an action plan for the following years. | (M1-M12) |
| 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; 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. | (M13-48) |
| 3 | Participate and organize inter-alliance events. | To 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) |
| 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) |
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. 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.
| Indicator | Indicator Description | Unit of Measurement | Data Source | Frequency | Baseline | Target | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a | Number of GEMINAE partners actively participating in UNITA activities | Numerical | UNITA offices | Annual | 15 | 40 | Output |
These indicators have been chosen and agree during the Phase 2 proposal made to the European Commission.
| Indicator Description | Unit of Measurement | Data Source | Frequency | Baseline | Target | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active participation of UNITA staff and students in Geminae activities | Numerical | UNITA offices | Annual | 15 | 60 | Output |
These indicators have been chosen and agree during the Phase 2 proposal made to the European Commission.
| Sub-Indicator Description | Unit of Measurement | Data Source | Frequency | Type | Parent Indicator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITA students involved in physical and virtual mobility programs | Numerical | UNITA offices | Annual | Output | Active participation of UNITA staff and students in Geminae activities |
| UNITA staff involved in physical and virtual mobility programs | Numerical | UNITA offices | Annual | Output | Active participation of UNITA staff and students in Geminae activities |
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 |
