For Aalto, Helsinki the Unite! Award goes to…

the entire team of “Unite! Joint programme & joint programme online toolkit and handbook”.

The Unite! Joint programme & joint programme online toolkit and handbook team (Eija Kujanpää, Ella Lankinen, Professor Stephan Sigg, Anita Bisi, Pasi Lassila) successfully developed the first Unite! Joint Programme, CoDaS, which achieved the prestigious Erasmus Mundus status in 2023. Additionally, the team played a pivotal role in the creation of the Unite! Joint Programme Online Toolkit, a key initiative within both Unite and the EUI.

For INP-UGA, Grenoble the Unite! Award goes to…

Elisa Hausherr.

Elisa Hausherr has played a pivotal role in shaping the newly established Student Liaison Officer position within the Unite! framework. Her significant contributions include developing and leading the SLO network, fostering collaboration with SURE! representatives, and actively promoting Unite! in INP-UGA Grenoble. Additionally, her efforts have been instrumental in raising awareness of the student seed fund and ensuring it is better tailored to students' needs.

For KTH, Stockholm the Unite! Award goes to…

Mirko Varano.

Mirko Varano played an instrumental role in establishing KTH as a partner of Unite!, leveraging extensive experience, exceptional skills, and a vast network to drive the initiative forward. Deeply engaged in every phase, including the application processes for the pilot project and Unite! 2.0, he has been actively involved in all stages. Additionally, he has taken a leading role in representing KTH across various projects within the Unite! framework and has also represented Unite! in broader EU-level projects.

For Polito, Turin the Unite! Award goes to…

Carlos Castro.

Serving as Project Manager for PoliTo since 2020, Carlos Castro has demonstrated exceptional enthusiasm and competence in supporting Unite! initiatives. He has provided continuous support to Task Force activities during the first phase and to the committees in the second phase. Additionally, as Vice SLO, he made a significant impact by contributing to team discussions and actively motivating the student community to engage with Unite! activities.

For Technical University Darmstadt the Unite! Award goes to…

Vera Krewald.

Vera Krewald has been a key contributor to the establishment and development of the Unite! Seed Fund, serving as an integral member of the setup and proposal writing working group. Since its inception, Dr Krewald has played a crucial role as a key evaluator for the 'Student Activities' board. Furthermore, she has been instrumental in the success of the Unite! Seed Fund application in the areas of Research and PhD, collaborating with three Unite! partners. Her efforts in disseminating and communicating Unite! activities within TUDa have significantly engaged both academics and students.

For Technical University Graz the Unite! Award goes to…

Daniel Fruhwirt.

From the outset, Daniel Fruhwirt has actively embraced the Unite! vision, spearheading numerous successful collaborative initiatives in teaching, learning, and research, including through the Seed Fund. He exemplifies how Unite! can serve as a powerful catalyst for productive cross-border cooperation.

For University of Lisboa the Unite! Award goes to…

another team: the Lisboa Team for “Community 7 on Unite! Doctoral Fellowships”.

Team members (Lead Professor Cecília Rodrigues and Professor Fátima Montemor) have been vital for the first project phase as well as for the second and include also experts of three focus areas AI, Industry 4.0, and Energy. Their successful negotiations resulted in the establishment of the Unite! Doctoral Fellowships they are currently managing within their community.

For UPC, Barcelona the Unite! Award goes to…

Jesús Alcober.

Jesús Alcober played a key role in the design, conceptualization, and creation of shared digital infrastructures, including the Metacampus and Agora, which have been crucial in enabling many joint activities within Unite! and beyond the alliance. He has demonstrated remarkable innovation, a deep understanding of the needs of the Unite! community, and a user-focused approach that prioritizes the best possible experience.

For Wroclaw Tech the Unite! Award goes to….

Elżbieta Kruchlik.

As a key member of the Erasmus+ Cm 6 team, Elżbieta Kruchlik focused on the professional development and training of staff. She has significantly broadened the opportunities available to faculty and staff, particularly through enhanced training programs and social activities. Her crucial role in co-creating the Unite! Socializing Clubs has strengthened connections among staff members across the Unite! network. Additionally, she has been instrumental in implementing an electronic document management system at Wroclaw Tech, aligning with Unite!’s commitment to innovation and efficiency.