What Is a D&I Training? Building Awareness, Empathy, and Belonging in Universities
Behind the acronym “D&I” – Diversity and Inclusion – lies more than a policy topic. In universities, it means creating environments where every voice matters, every individual can belong, and every difference becomes a strength. A D&I Training is a learning...
NEObest Practices: UNISA’s Experiences for a More Inclusive University
Within NEOLAiA, the sharing of knowledge and good practices is a fundamental pillar in building a more inclusive and innovative European university. This is why NEObest was created: a tool dedicated to collecting and disseminating the best diversity and inclusion...
Universities as Drivers of Entrepreneurship: An Analysis of Best Practices
The report on best practices in entrepreneurship from the European project NEOLAiA highlights the increasingly crucial role that universities play in shaping regional innovation ecosystems. Far from being simple training centers, academic institutions are transforming...
From Network to Community: How NEOLAiA Builds Digital Connections
In today’s academic landscape, technology offers new ways to connect and collaborate. NEOLAiA, the European Universities Alliance, has turned digital tools into vibrant spaces where faculty, researchers, and staff can meet, exchange ideas, and grow together. The...
Citizen Science: the power of collective knowledge
Have you ever transcribed an old document online, photographed an unusual plant during a walk, or reported sighting a rare animal? At that moment, maybe without realising it, you were already contributing to Citizen Science. You don't need to be a scientist or have...
“Virtual Mobility Within a Course”: what it is and how it works
NEOLAiA’s Virtual Mobility was created to make internationalization genuinely accessible, sustainable, and high-quality. It operationally interweaves the Alliance’s three pillars—enhanced mobility, diversity & inclusion, and digital transformation—offering...
What is a Language Policy
In the Europe of universities, increasingly interconnected and international, language plays a key role. Welcoming students from different countries, creating joint programmes, publishing research accessible at a global level: all these activities require not only...
Data.europa and harvesting: building the ecosystem of open data
When people talk about open data, they often imagine complex tables, charts and numbers that are difficult to understand. In reality, open data is simply information made available to everyone without restrictions, such as population statistics, environmental maps,...
Digital Badges and Micro-Credentials: understanding the difference
In education and professional training, digital badges and micro-credentials are often mentioned. At first glance, they may look similar, but their purpose and recognition differ significantly. 🔹 Digital Badges Digital badges are symbolic recognitions that show...
Virtual Café: digital spaces for collaboration
How virtual systems are transforming interaction between universities and research communities A Virtual Café system is a digital platform designed to facilitate communication, collaboration, and knowledge sharing within a community. These virtual spaces are...
When education goes digital
In the past few years, terms such as virtual reality, augmented reality and metaverse have moved beyond science fiction and into our lives. Previously associated with video games or entertainment, today they are opening up new scenarios for education. Imagine...
What Are Joint Degrees and Why They Represent the Future of European Universities
In recent years, European universities have increasingly invested in the creation of Joint Degrees, study programmes developed through the collaboration of institutions from different countries. These programmes allow students to follow an integrated path, jointly...
What is a Living Lab?
According to the European Commission, “Living Labs operate as intermediaries among cities, regions, firms, third sector and research organisations as well as citizens for joint value co-creation, rapid prototyping or validation to scale up and speed up innovation and...
What is the label HRS4R?
In the world of research, institutions are increasingly asked to demonstrate not only scientific excellence but also a commitment to fair and supportive working conditions. One key recognition in this area is the HRS4R label, short for Human Resources Strategy for...
🌐Micro-Credentials: The Future of Flexible Learning
How small certifications are reshaping the way we learn In recent years, the world of education and professional training has been experiencing a quiet yet profound transformation: micro-credentials. These are specialized qualifications designed to certify specific...
Why European Projects Matter
Projects funded by the European Union are key tools for promoting international cooperation, scientific excellence and social impact. These projects offer universities the opportunity to experiment with new methodologies, develop interdisciplinary skills and create...
Building European Youth Cohesion through Knowledge
European University Alliances European University Alliances are collaborative networks formed by universities across Europe to enhance cooperation in education, research, and innovation. Since 2019, four yearly calls have been made to promote a European Education Area...
EU eight pillars of Open Science
EU 8 Pillars of Open Science The European Commission has identified eight 'pillars' or 'ambitions' on which the principles of Open Science are based: 1. Rewards and Incentives Career evaluation systems for researchers should give...
UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science
What is Open Science? According to the definition in the UNESCO Recommendation, Open Science is an inclusive concept that encompasses activities and practices aimed at making scientific knowledge open, accessible, and usable by all. This facilitates scientific...