GEMINAE
Geminae Program[edit | edit source]
Geminae Program – UNITA's partner universities around the world
Taking advantage of the increased visibility and attractiveness of European Universities, UNITA aims to create a network of "sister" universities – the Geminae program – which will allow sharing best practices among institutions.
This network, based on the quality of the institutions, will be initially founded on active cooperation between Outside European Union Universities and UNITA’s partners—giving preference to institutions in Romance language–speaking countries. Over time, Geminae will grow into a dynamic community with continuously increasing partners.
This project also involves cooperation with UNITA’s associate partners: l’Agence Universitiarie de la Francophone (AUF), Organización de Estados Iberoamericanos (OEI) and Associação das Universidades de Língua Portuguesa (AULP). Their active role in Romance-speaking countries outside Europe is key to identifying new partners and cooperation topics.
The objective is to broaden the exchange of best practices developed by UNITA in areas such as training, research, innovation, and societal links. It will facilitate student mobility to UNITA and encourage occasional settlement in UNITA’s regions—where depopulation and a need for skilled workforces are current challenges.
Key Areas of UNITA[edit | edit source]
- UNITA offers a variety of programs and destinations for students who prepare through its intercomprehension training.
- Incoming and outgoing students will easily move across Romance-speaking countries, communicating in French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Romanian.
- Key thematic areas include cultural heritage, renewable energies, and circular economy—linking the past with the future and supporting economic transition while addressing climate change.
- UNITA envisions cooperation with Geminae partners in developing research projects, teaching programs, and micro-credentials.
To finance these partnerships, UNITA and its partners will participate in various calls for projects (e.g., Erasmus+ capacity building projects or initiatives such as the African Research Initiative for Scientific Excellence (Arise)).
UNITA’s Partner Universities Around the World[edit | edit source]
Taking advantage of the increased visibility and attractiveness of European Universities, UNITA aims to create a network of “sister” universities – the Geminae program – to share best practices among institutions. Initially focusing on cooperation with universities outside the European Union, this growing community will continue to welcome new partners over time.
GEMINAE Interactive Map[edit | edit source]
List of Partners by Country[edit | edit source]
UNITA at the EAIE[edit | edit source]
EAIE 2024 – Toulouse[edit | edit source]
For the first time, UNITA participated at EAIE (17–20 September 2024, Toulouse), Europe’s largest higher education conference. The exhibition was a unique opportunity to connect with counterparts, deepen partnerships, and share UNITA’s vision.
Watch the videos of Geminae Partners: Watch the videos of Geminae Partners:
- UNITA at the EAIE 2024 in Toulouse: YouTube
- Virgilio Almeida – Brasilia: YouTube
- Sebastien Charle & Audrey Tessier – Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières: YouTube
- Ana Lilia Ramos – Universidad de Monterrey (Mexico): YouTube
- Maria Teresa Damiani – Universidad National de Cuyo (Argentina): YouTube
- Colombo Eloic – Université de Sherbrooke (Canada): YouTube
- Sandra Guerin – Universidad del Rosario (Colombia): YouTube
- Rafael Mattiello – Unioeste do Paranà: YouTube
- Aziz Saliba – Federal University of Minas Gerais: YouTube
- Heidi Quintero – Universidad Catolica de Colombia: YouTube
EAIE 2025 – Gothenburg[edit | edit source]
UNITA will be present with its own stand. More information coming soon!
Geminae Program
Geminae Program – UNITA's partner universities around the world
Taking advantage of the increased visibility and attractiveness of European Universities, UNITA aims to create a network of "sister" universities – the Geminae program – which will allow sharing best practices among institutions.
This network, based on the quality of the institutions, will be initially founded on active cooperation between Outside European Union Universities and UNITA’s partners—giving preference to institutions in Romance language–speaking countries. Over time, Geminae will grow into a dynamic community with continuously increasing partners.
This project also involves cooperation with UNITA’s associate partners: l’Agence Universitiarie de la Francophone (AUF), Organización de Estados Iberoamericanos (OEI) and Associação das Universidades de Língua Portuguesa (AULP). Their active role in Romance-speaking countries outside Europe is key to identifying new partners and cooperation topics.
The objective is to broaden the exchange of best practices developed by UNITA in areas such as training, research, innovation, and societal links. It will facilitate student mobility to UNITA and encourage occasional settlement in UNITA’s regions—where depopulation and a need for skilled workforces are current challenges.
Key Areas of UNITA
UNITA offers a variety of programs and destinations for students who prepare through its intercomprehension training.
Incoming and outgoing students will easily move across Romance-speaking countries, communicating in French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Romanian.
Key thematic areas include cultural heritage, renewable energies, and circular economy—linking the past with the future and supporting economic transition while addressing climate change.
UNITA envisions cooperation with Geminae partners in developing research projects, teaching programs, and micro-credentials.
To finance these partnerships, UNITA and its partners will participate in various calls for projects (e.g., Erasmus+ capacity building projects or initiatives such as the African Research Initiative for Scientific Excellence (Arise)).
UNITA’s Partner Universities Around the World
Taking advantage of the increased visibility and attractiveness of European Universities, UNITA aims to create a network of “sister” universities – the Geminae program – to share best practices among institutions. Initially focusing on cooperation with universities outside the European Union, this growing community will continue to welcome new partners over time.
GEMINAE Interactive Map
List of Partners by Country
Country | University |
|---|---|
Algeria | |
Argentina | |
Argentina | |
Argentina | |
Benin | |
Brazil | |
Brazil | |
Brazil | |
Brazil | |
Brazil | |
Brazil | |
Brazil | |
Brazil | |
Brazil | |
Burkina Faso |
|
Cabo Verde | |
Canada | |
Canada | |
Colombia | |
Colombia | |
Colombia | |
Colombia | |
Cuba | |
Dominican Republic | |
Madagascar | |
Mexico | |
Mexico | |
Morocco | |
Mozambique | |
Senegal | |
Timor-Leste |
UNITA at the EAIE
EAIE 2024 – Toulouse
For the first time, UNITA participated at EAIE (17–20 September 2024, Toulouse), Europe’s largest higher education conference. The exhibition was a unique opportunity to connect with counterparts, deepen partnerships, and share UNITA’s vision.
Watch the videos of Geminae Partners:↵Watch the videos of Geminae Partners:
UNITA at the EAIE 2024 in Toulouse:
YouTube
Virgilio Almeida – Brasilia:
YouTube
Sebastien Charle & Audrey Tessier – Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières:
YouTube
Ana Lilia Ramos – Universidad de Monterrey (Mexico):
YouTube
Maria Teresa Damiani – Universidad National de Cuyo (Argentina):
YouTube
Colombo Eloic – Université de Sherbrooke (Canada):
YouTube
Sandra Guerin – Universidad del Rosario (Colombia):
YouTube
Rafael Mattiello – Unioeste do Paranà:
YouTube
Aziz Saliba – Federal University of Minas Gerais:
YouTube
Heidi Quintero – Universidad Catolica de Colombia:
YouTube
EAIE 2025 – Gothenburg
UNITA will be present with its own stand. More information coming soon!