UNIgreen Alliance

📢 Two New UNIgreen Articles Available

In recent weeks, UNIgreen has continued to strengthen both scientific collaboration and cooperation across the European Universities initiative.

From 11–15 May 2026, Unimore - Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia hosted the JRC7 Scientific Mission on Plant Breeding, bringing together researchers and PhD students from across the Alliance to explore innovative strategies for crop resilience and multi-stress adaptation.

UNIgreen also participated in the FOREU4ALL Workshop 3 at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, where representatives from more than 65 European University Alliances exchanged ideas on engagement, inclusion, and fostering a stronger sense of belonging within their communities.

Read the full articles:

🌱 UNIgreen JRC7 Scientific Mission Explores Plant Breeding Strategies for Multi-Stress Adaptation
🔗https://unigreen-alliance.eu/unigreen-jrc7-scientific-mission-explores-plant-breeding-strategies-for-multi-stress-adaptation/

🌍 UNIgreen at FOREU4ALL Workshop 3
🔗 https://unigreen-alliance.eu/unigreen-at-foreu4all-workshop-3/

🌿 This year, instead of touring our campuses, UNIgreen is highlighting the projects and initiatives that bring our Alliance to life.

We continue our series with the Unimore - Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia and the ALGENFOR project, an initiative exploring innovative and sustainable solutions for the future of food.

🔬 From microalgae-enriched bakery products to circular economy approaches that reduce waste and improve resource efficiency, the project demonstrates how research can contribute to more sustainable food systems.

🤝 Bringing together researchers, PhD candidates, and students, ALGENFOR also fosters collaboration and innovation across generations of food scientists.

👉 Curious to learn more?
🔗 https://unigreen-alliance.eu/unigreen-in-action-with-unimore/

Stay tuned, more inspiring UNIgreen initiatives coming soon! 🌱

🎓 New Opinion Article Available!

What can UNIgreen learn from other European University Alliances when it comes to student governance?

Following UNIgreen's first participation in the European Students' Union - ESU Conference of Alliances III in Malta, Vladislav Surighin from SupBiotech shares key insights, experiences, and reflections on strengthening the student voice within our Alliance.

Read the article and discover why empowering students is essential to building a stronger European University Alliance.
🔗 https://unigreen-alliance.eu/from-esu-to-unigreen-student-governance/

🌿 People behind UNIgreen – Meet Paula Ferreira

💼 Paula Ferreira is a researcher in biomaterials at Politécnico de Coimbra - IPC, working on the development of sustainable materials for biomedical applications. Alongside her academic work, she is also a co-founder of two start-ups focused on reducing waste, solvents, and packaging through sustainability driven innovation.

🌍 Within UNIgreen, she contributes to initiatives that connect science, sustainability, innovation, and knowledge transfer helping turn individual research efforts into collective impact across Europe.

🤝 She highlights how the alliance fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and encourages researchers to look beyond their local context to address broader societal challenges.

🌱 If UNIgreen were plant?
“An interconnected ecosystem where diverse species grow together, each contributing to a resilient and evolving system of sustainable innovation.”

🔗 Read the full interview 👉 https://unigreen-alliance.eu/people-behind-unigreen-paula-ferreira/

🌿 Two new stories are now live on UNIgreen!

We are pleased to share two recent highlights from across our Alliance:

🎉 The Diversity Day 2026 at Аграрен университет - Пловдив
Diversity Day celebrations and the “Bouquet of Nationalities” initiative, highlighting cultural diversity and academic community life.
👉 Read the article: https://unigreen-alliance.eu/the-diversity-day-2026-at-aup/

🏫 Politécnico de Coimbra - IPC visits HEPL - Haute Ecole de la Province de Liège campuses
Three professors from Polytechnic University of Coimbra visited HEPL campuses, including La Reid, to explore facilities, student environments, and strengthen collaboration opportunities.
👉 Read the article: https://unigreen-alliance.eu/coimbra-visit-hepl-campuses/

These initiatives reflect UNIgreen’s commitment to fostering cultural diversity, international exchange, and collaboration across European higher education institutions. 🌱
Stay tuned for more inspiring stories from across the Alliance!

🌿 UNIgreen Appoints New General Coordinator to Lead the Alliance’s Next Phase!

We are pleased to introduce Prof. José Luis Ruiz Real, Rector’s Delegate for the UNIgreen European University at Universidad de Almería, General Coordinator of UNIgreen: The Green European University, and Chair of the UNIgreen Board of Directors.

🌍 In his vision for the Alliance, Prof. Ruiz-Real highlights the importance of building bridges between countries, disciplines, education, research, innovation, and society to create a stronger and more sustainable European Higher Education Area.

🤝 His priorities include strengthening the sense of belonging across the Alliance, increasing the impact of UNIgreen on students, researchers, and staff, and consolidating UNIgreen as a European reference in sustainability and green transition.

👉 Read the full interview here: https://unigreen-alliance.eu/unigreen-appoints-new-general-coordinator/

Welcome to this new chapter of UNIgreen leadership, and discover Prof. Ruiz-Real's vision for the future of our Alliance. 🌱

🌿 New article is out!

Reflections from ESA26 at the European Parliament in Strasbourg with EUC Voices, featuring UNIgreen representative Anastasia Butovska from Universidad de Almería.

🤝 ESA26 brought together students and European University Alliances to discuss key European challenges and explore how student engagement is shaped across institutions.

🌱 Beyond the debates, the event highlighted the importance of turning participation into meaningful impact within European higher education.

👉 Read the full article here: https://unigreen-alliance.eu/esa26-at-the-european-parliament-reflections/

Stay tuned for more from UNIgreen!

⏰ Last chance to apply!

🌱 Join the UNIgreen Summer School hosted by the Universidad de Almería:Digital Transformation in Agriculture: Innovation, Competitiveness and Sustainability
Discover how digital technologies, artificial intelligence, data management, sensors, and smart farming solutions are transforming the future of agriculture.

🎓 Open to students and teaching and research staff from UNIgreen partner universities (excluding the University of Almería).

📅 Application deadline: Today!

👉 Don't miss this opportunity to explore the latest innovations shaping sustainable agriculture: https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/summer-course-digital-transformation-in-agriculture/

📩 For enquiries: [email protected]