Students at TU Darmstadt can apply until 10 August 2026 to join SURE, the student representation of the Unite! alliance, and help shape student collaboration across Europe.

European University Alliance Secures 7.2 Million Euros in EU Funding

The European Commission has confirmed funding for the European university alliance Unite! for another two years starting in November 2026. This decision recognizes the alliance’s progress and reaffirms its long-term commitment to building an integrated and innovative European university.

From Darmstadt to Grenoble: One Student's Journey into the Heart of Environmental Science

Late June brought a unique gathering to Grenoble. For five days, students from across Europe converged on the Chemistry Biology Health (CBH) Graduate School to participate in “Shape the Future”, an intensive summer school focused on one of the most pressing challenges of our time: environmental contaminants and their impact on human health.

Lessons Learned from the Unite! implementation

How do we build a federated digital campus across Europe? Join us in October 2026 for an in-depth look at the practical realities of the Unite! alliance, where nine universities were developing their joint digital higher education

Small Steps, Meaningful Change

Two years on (it was March 2024) and as we approach the conclusion of Unite! project, which brought together nine partner universities to work on and reflect even upon GEDI (Gender, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) issues, we are offering a second edition of the challenge: for those who were unable to take part at the time, and for those who were not yet at university.

Unite! calls for preserving higher education in the ECF

The Unite! Executive Board issues a statement calling for retention of references to Higher Education and European Universities Alliances in the European Competitiveness Fund (ECF) regulation.

Unite! – From Vision to a Strong Alliance

TU Darmstadt celebrates Europe Day and one of its strongest alliances – Unite! What began in Darmstadt in 2019 as an idea has since developed into a well-established university alliance with a distinct profile and the goal of contributing to a resilient and vibrant Europe. On Europe Day 2026, we look back at the achievements so far and ahead to future plans.

student innovation for international integration

Driven by students from five Unite! universities and supported by the Seed Fund, the “Solve & Unite! Hackathon” at the UPC has become a hub for collaborative innovation. This initiative demonstrates how multidisciplinary teamwork delivers creative, student-led solutions to the challenges of international student integration.

With offerings from Unite!

Experience, connect, and discover Europe – As part of the European University Alliance Unite!, TU Darmstadt is participating in Europe Day 2026. The Go Out Study Abroad Fair – International Partner Day 2026 on 6 May will also provide information about the many opportunities offered by Unite!. The “Cultural Evening Spain” on 9 May will offer insights into the diverse culture of the European partner country.

Unite! bringt internationale Teams zusammen

Wie entsteht aus Forschung konkrete Wirkung? An dieser Frage arbeitet ein internationales Team der TU Darmstadt gemeinsam mit Partnern der Wrocław University of Science and Technology (WUST) und der TU Graz. Beim Projekttreffen Mitte März 2026 in Wrocław wurde das nächste Ziel weiter geschärft: mehr unternehmerisches Denken in die Hochschullehre bringen und Ideen schneller in die Anwendung überführen.

Summer School in the Alps

Explore the Alps with the Unite! summer school at UGA. An immersive field programme to study climate and societal challenges in a unique, multidisciplinary mountain classroom. The “Mountains in a Changing World” Summer School, hosted by Université Grenoble Alpes invites you to step into the Alps and experience learning in a completely new way. You can join a close-knit international community, where exchanging ideas, perspectives, and experiences becomes part of your everyday learning. The deadline for applications is 11 May.

Seven Unite! students to represent the allian

From 20 to 22 April, Strasbourg will host the 5th edition of the European Student Assembly (ESA 2026), the flagship initiative of the EUC Voices Erasmus+ project. This year, seven students from Unite! universities have been selected to represent our alliance and contribute to the future of European policy.

Insights into the path to a PhD and a research career

Are you considering pursuing a research career after your Master’s? We are hosting a joint event across all Unite! universities where you can connect with researchers to learn about their doctoral journeys.

Unite! Seed Fund for Student Activity: E3

With the support of the Unite! Seed Fund for Student Activity, a group of master's students from TU Darmstadt and fellow Unite! universities is launching Unite! E3 – European Energy Excursion. This student-driven initiative aims to explore Europe's energy transition through an international one-week study trip across Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium. Registration is open until 30 April 2026. The excursion will take place from 7 to 13 June 2026.

Feedback from academic and administrative staff requested

The Online Toolkit for Joint Educational Offerings is currently being further developed within the Unite! Alliance – and contributions from practice are highly welcome. The Toolkit is a central, practice-oriented resource that supports the development and delivery of joint educational offerings within Unite!. It brings together guidelines, tools and practical examples, helping to facilitate the planning and implementation of collaborative teaching formats between partner universities.

Students from six Unite! universities meet in Wrocław

Seventeen student representatives from UPC, TU Darmstadt, Aalto, KTH, ULisboa and Wrocław Tech came together in Poland to discuss collaboration, communication and responsibility in a changing technological world. The forum also provided insight into what Unite! offers students in concrete terms and how students can actively contribute and shape the alliance.

3. Unite!-Ed Future Conference on Higher Education for Democracy in a Changing Global Landscape

The full-day summit focuses on Higher Education for Democracy in a Changing Global Landscape. It will highlight Unite! Seed Fund projects and provide matchmaking opportunities for participants interested in international joint teaching or collaborative degree programs. Registration is now open.

Shaping Sustainable Electronics

From 15 to 19 June 2026, the second edition of the SUSTAIN-E Summer School on Sustainable Electronics will take place in Grenoble, France, bringing together students, researchers and industry to advance sustainable electronics. The programme addresses key challenges in sustainable electronics – from design and production to use, recycling and circularity.

More than 300 Uniters are working on the Alliance’s roadmap towards 2030

From February 9 to 12, Politecnico di Torino hosted the XIII Unite! Dialogue. More than 300 representatives from the nine Unite! universities – students, researchers, and staff – gathered in Turin to shape the strategic direction of the Alliance towards 2030. Under the theme “From a short-term Erasmus+ project to a long-term alliance for EU competitiveness”, the Unite! community worked on the funding proposal for the 2026–2028 period and on strengthening the integration of Alliance activities within the structures of the individual partner universities.