The inaugural session, “Communication & AI: Understand, Adapt, Innovate”, invited both communication experts and non-experts from the Unite! alliance to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the field of communication. The participants discussed concrete opportunities, challenges, and the evolving skills needed to adapt to this transformation. The session aimed to provide inspiration, share experiences, and spark new ideas on how AI can support and enhance our daily communication practices. All Unite! faculty and staff was warmly invited to join for this exciting first step in building a vibrant community of exchange and collaboration.

Upcoming sessions will spotlight a wide range of topics designed to inspire, inform, and engage.

Community Building at our Universities: Sharing Initiatives and Experiences

Wroclaw Tech will share real examples of how they’ve built a stronger sense of community on campus—boosting belonging, collaboration, and engagement among staff and faculty. After the presentation, it’s your turn: bring your stories, ideas, and best practices so we can learn from one another and explore fresh ways to live the spirit of Unite! in academia.

Hosted by Aleksandra Tomaszewska, Wroclaw Tech

Date: 18 November 2025

Time: 13:00 to 14:00  (CET)

Information and registration.

Large Online Courses: Practicalities, Student Engagement and Workload

This session explores best practices in online teaching. We’ll discuss how to design flexible courses that students value, and share strategies for keeping large groups engaged and motivated. Academic staff teaching—or planning to teach—online courses are invited to exchange experiences and learn what works well across our universities.

Hosted by Anna Klemettinen, Aalto

Date: 16 December 2025

Time: 13:00 to 14:00  (CET)

Information and registration.

Host a Networking Hub session

Do you have a topic you would like to bring to the attention of colleagues across Europe? A challenge your team is working on? The Networking Hub is open to all faculty and staff from Unite! universities, offering you the opportunity to host your own session. We are continuously looking for new hosts who can inspire dialogue, share experiences, and foster collaboration across our alliance.

Submit your idea through the Call for Proposals form. All submissions will be reviewed by the organising team, and selected hosts will receive guidance and support in planning and leading their session. Unite!/mho

The Unite! Networking Hub is a virtual space designed for academic and administrative staff from Unite! universities. It’s more than just a networking event, it’s a collaborative hub where colleagues come together to connect and engage with peers facing similar challenges, share best practices and tools, exchange experiences and ideas, and foster a strong cross-institutional community spirit. Whether you're looking to solve a problem, showcase an initiative, or simply talk about your day-to-day work with someone who understands, the Networking Hub is for you.

Find out more about ways to contribute and all upcoming events on Unite! Networking Hub

For any questions, contact the Unite! Networking Hub team at unite-networking-hub@pwr.edu.pl