Una Europa events & opportunities

2 October - 13 November

Researchers and PhD students in European Studies, International Relations or related fields

Scholar-Practitioner Dialogues ¦ Europe and the World

Are you a researcher active in European Studies, International Relations or a related field? Interested in better understanding Europe’s place in the world? Then join Una Europa’s next series of peer-to-peer learning sessions for inspiring insights and exchanges with counterparts!

Four online seminars take place through October and November, with expert guest speakers on topics ranging from defence to AI to foreign policy. Register in advance to guarantee your place. 

Find out more and book now

16 October, 2pm Irish time

Open to researchers and students of science, engineering, technology and related fields 

Webinar | Discover the Materials of Tomorrow at Freie Universität Berlin

Join us on 16 October at 2pm for the eighth webinar in our "Discovering the Materials of Tomorrow" series.

This webinar will delve into the latest research in materials science at Freie Universität Berlin, with Professor Siegfried Eigler, who will take us through their research centre’s project investigating ‘Heterostructures of Molecules and Two-Dimensional Materials’.

Register to attend

23 October 

Open to all, including members of the public.

Una Europa Talk | The future of the university in a changing global order

How can universities in Europe and Latin America come together to tackle shared challenges and strengthen the role of universities in today's global context?

Join us online on 23 October from 4pm (IST) to explore this question with a dialogue between Rectors of Latin American and Una Europa universities, live from the Una Europa General Assembly hosted by Universidad Complutense de Madrid.

Register to attend

Apply now until 24 October; takes place 13 Nov to 11 Dec online

Open to students of all levels and disciplines with an interest in sustainability

UnaVEx - Virtual Exchange for Sustainability

UnaVex is a five-week-long virtual exchange consisting of five sessions (3 hours per day for 5 days). During the exchange, you will attend inspiring plenary talks on different aspects of sustainability. In small groups of peers, you will discuss and develop a collaborative, sustainability-themed action task.

UnaVEx is a platform for multidisciplinary and intercultural encounters for university students interested in sustainability and the future of our shared planet. UnaVEx welcomes students from European and African nations, building a bridge between the continents for sustainable futures.

Discover more here

Apply by 2 November 

UCD Bachelor's and master's students and doctoral researchers in all disciplines are eligible to apply.

European Student Assembly 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 edition of the European Student Assembly. This inspiring opportunity brings together hundreds of students from across Europe to discuss global challenges, co-create solutions, and vote on them together at the European Parliament in Strasbourg in spring 2026.

Selected students work together in teams online from Jan to March, then meet in person in April in Strasbourg. 

Find out more and apply

6 November 

Open to all those with an interest in One Health and related topics 

Webinar | One Health in Action, in partnership with MSD

Join us on 6 November for our fourth annual One Health webinar, co-hosted with MSD Animal Health. 

This event invites you to dive into the dynamic world of One Health in action and discover concrete strategies that bridge human, animal, and environmental health from academic and industry experts.

Topics include the use of AI in disease management, the impact of ticks and rabies, and the challenges of zoonotic diseases.

 Register your interest