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Apply for the UnaVEX 2nd Virtual Exchange Week in autumn 2025

Apply for the UnaVEX 2nd Virtual Exchange Week in autumn 2025 !VE week is approaching and we start the modertators’ Get-togethers-in-Zoom today… UnaVEx Virtual Exchange Week takes place on 13th of November to 11th of December 2025. You can to VE Week apply until 13th  November, find the daily program here below. UnaVEx Virtual Exchange Week – […]

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The Finnish Ministry of Education organized an event for 100 people, focusing on Global South cooperation

The Finnish Ministry of Education organized an event for 100 people, focusing on Global South cooperation. UnaVEx was represented at this event. participants discussed the following topics such as “Responsible international cooperation and projects for developing higher education” and “The transformative role of higher education and TVET partnerships for skills and societal development”. Event program

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Call for Students and Moderators Opening Soon – Pre-Register Now!

The call for students and moderators for the upcoming Una Europa Virtual Exchanges for Sustainability (UnaVEx) will open soon! This is your opportunity to connect across cultures and explore solutions for a more sustainable future. The official call opens September 15th, but you can already pre-register to the course.  Secure your spot early and be

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Guest post: UnaVEx virtual exchange experience

UnaVEx is a five-week virtual exchange programme that brings together students from different countries to explore sustainability from multiple angles. UnaVEx is rooted in the Una Europa–Africa Partnership, which unites Una Europa’s 11 partner institutions with eight African universities.  MSc Biotechnology student Sufiya Nafees Ahmed from UCD shares her experiences of taking part in UnaVEX

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UnaVEx Project Holds Mid-Term Meeting in Nairobi on 17–18 June 2025

The UnaVEx project held its mid-term meeting on 17–18 June 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya. The event was hosted by the University of Nairobi and brought together key partners of the ERASMUS+ initiative in a hybrid format, with 28 participants in total—five of whom joined online. The meeting was officially opened by Mrs. Margareth Hutchinson, Vice

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Presentation given on UnaVEx – SRI2025 – Africa Satellite Event

Professor Solomon Derese, University of Nairobi, hosted the SRI (Sustainability Research + Innovation) Africa Satellite Event, which took place from June 4–6, 2025 at the University of Nairobi, Kenya (event page ). During the event, Prof. Derense presented on our project titled: “UnaVEx: Fostering Global Advocates of Sustainability through Virtual Exchange.” The satellite event was organized by

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Professor Solomon Derese give an online presentation on our project

Professor Solomon Derese, University of Nairobi (UoN), Kenya (KE), give an online presentation on our project during the Regional Erasmus+ Cluster Meeting and Contact-Making Seminar 2025 for Sub-Saharan Africa held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, May 21 -22, 2025. He also participated in the panel discussion and answered UNAVEX related questions by the participants. In addition to

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Spring Forum for Higher Education International Affairs was held at the University of Helsinki

Spring Forum for Higher Education International Affairs was held at the University of Helsinki main building 13.-15.4.2025, gathering Higher Education staff all around Finland to discuss Higher Education international affairs.   https://www.helsinki.fi/en/conferences/spring-forum-higher-education-international-affairs-2025 UnaVEx was presented in 14.5.2025 as Laura Riuttanen was a panelist in a session on “Virtual teaching and learning – pedagogy and strategies for

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Feedback and info session was held online

On May 8th, a feedback and info session was held online following the first iteration of UnaVEx, bringing together 17 participants including moderators, students, and UnaVEx staff. The session thanked everyone involved, gathered valuable insights, and build momentum for future editions of the virtual exchange. Participants shared reflections on the experience, focusing on key aspects

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