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NEOLink is live: highlights from the April 21 workshop at the University of Salerno
Yesterday, April 21, Prof. Vittorio Scarano from the University of Salerno led a workshop dedicated to NEOLink, the new platform of the NEOLAiA alliance, which was officially launched at the end of the session and is now available to the whole community. A total of 53...
Geckode Hackathon 2026: innovation, XR, and the development of the NEOLAiA metaverse at UNISA
On April 16–17, 2026, the Geckode Hackathon took place at the University of Salerno, organized in collaboration between UNISA, NEOLAiA, and Youbiquo. The event brought together students, developers, and innovators for two intensive days of collaboration and...
Memorandum of Understanding signed between UNISA, Fondazione Carisal and BIMED: a strategic step for the territory within NEOLAiA
On the afternoon of April 17, 2026, the final event of the territorial co-design process promoted within the NEOLAiA activities of the University of Salerno took place at the Fondazione Carisal in Salerno. The meeting marked the culmination of a series of discussions...
SUMMA BAC gets underway: participants selection completed for the SUMMer Academy of Entrepreneurship for BAChelor’s Student
May 5-15, 2026 (online) May 18-22, 2026 (onsite) University of Salerno, Italy SUMMA BAC is ready to start. 27 students have been officially selected to take part in the 2026 Summer School. The first edition of the programme launched by...
Launch of the HRS4R Process at the University of Salerno
On 13 April, the joint HRS4R committee at the University of Salerno formally met to operationally launch the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers process. This meeting marks a key step in the University’s commitment to aligning its policies and practices with the...
Shaping tomorrow starts today: the University opens to its future citizens
On Thursday 2 April, the University of Salerno hosted UniSA Kids Day 2026, an initiative dedicated to the children of the University’s staff, which this year forms part of the citizen science activities promoted by the NEOLAiA Alliance, specifically within Work...
Webinar: How to Manage Interculturality in the Classroom
On March 23, 2026, the webinar “How to Manage Interculturality in Your Class” was successfully held as part of the NEOLAiA T2.1 – Pedagogical Hub. The event brought together academics from several partner universities, offering a multidisciplinary and international...
Mentorship and interdisciplinary collaboration: a successful ESR experience
Collaboration between early-stage researchers and experienced mentors is a cornerstone of impactful research. Within the ESR mentorship programme, this dynamic is exemplified through the ongoing collaboration between the PhD student Andrés Ludueña and Professor Magnus...
Strategies, tools, and vision: NEOLAiA WP2 moves forward
On March 18–19, 2026, Bielefeld University hosted the third face-to-face meeting of Work Package 2 (WP2) of NEOLAiA, providing an important opportunity for discussion and collaboration on teaching and learning activities. Throughout the two days, partners shared...
Co-designing for the community: collaboration between local authorities, schools and the third sector
Two preliminary meetings were held on 16 and 17 March at the Carisal Foundation, involving representatives from local authorities, local schools and the third sector, marking the start of a collaboration between the Foundation, BIMED (Mediterranean Arts and Sciences...
Living Labs and Regional Stakeholders: From Collaboration to Shared Responsibility
On March 6th, 2026, the NEOLAiA Living Lab Hub hosted an engaging online workshop on “Living Labs and Regional Stakeholders: from collaboration to shared responsibility.” The session focused on peer learning and forward-looking discussions. Participants shared...
Cooperation Agreement Signed for the Joint Bachelor in “Science, Management and Politics in Global Health”
The University of Salerno (Italy), the University of Jaén (Spain), and the University of Nicosia (Cyprus) have signed the Cooperation Agreement establishing the Joint Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Management and Politics in Global Health. The programme, fully taught...
Micro-credentials: University of Salerno working group meets
On Tuesday, 10 March 2026, UNISA's microcredentials working group, composed of teaching and administrative staff from the University, met in the Biagio Agnes room. The meeting, opened by the Rector's greetings, lasted about two hours and was an opportunity to discuss...
Multilingualism and Intercultural Dialogue at UNISA: Cătălina Gabor’s LAEP Mobility
The University of Salerno welcomes Cătălina Gabor, a student from Ștefan cel Mare University of Suceava (Romania), currently at UNISA as part of the Language Assistant Exchange Program (LAEP) within the NEOLAiA Alliance. Cătălina’s mobility takes place under Work...
Meeting of UNISA NEOLAiA Delegates: discussion, planning and new perspectives
The UNISA NEOLAiA Delegates met yesterday to discuss the progress of the Alliance's activities and plan upcoming initiatives. The meeting opened with a welcome speech by the Rector and the signing of the Cooperation Agreement for the joint degree in Science,...
Strengthening Academic Ties through the NEOLAiA Alliance: Prof. Mathilde Gralepois Visits UNISA
We were delighted to welcome professor Mathilde Gralepois (Université de Tours – École Polytechnique Universitaire, Département Aménagement & Environnement) to UNISA for a week of collaboration and exchange. Through the NEOLAiA Alliance, she connected with...
Public Communication of Science: tree days of training at University of Salerno
The University of Salerno has concluded a series of initiatives dedicated to Science Communication, promoted through collaboration between the NEOLAiA Alliance, the University's Third Mission Office and the Interdepartmental Centre for Public Philosophy and Public...
Mentee selection for the second NEOLAiA ESR Mentorship Programme at the University of Salerno
The interviews for the second edition of the NEOLAiA ESR Mentorship Programme took place on 19 February 2026 at the University of Salerno. A dedicated selection committee comprising Prof. Erika Marie Pace (Department of Humanities, Philosophy and Education), Prof....
Strong Engagement at the NEOLAiA Workshop on Diversity & Inclusion Best Practices
On 19 February 2026, the online workshop “Sharing D&I Best Practices” was successfully held within the framework of Task 2.1 – Pedagogical Hub (WP2) in close collaboration with WP3 – Diversity & Inclusion, and was also recognised as a NEOlife event. During the...
UNISA and EU-Funded Research: 2026 dataset update
The University of Salerno has released an updated version of its dataset on participation in European Union funded research projects for the 2021-2027 programming period. First introduced in July 2025, the dataset was designed to showcase the University’s growing role...
Building More Inclusive Universities: NEOLAiA WP3 Progress on Diversity & Inclusion
On Thursday, 29 January at 11:00, a presentation on the progress of Work Package 3 Diversity & Inclusion within the NEOLAiA European University Alliance – Transforming Regions for an Inclusive Europe took place at Aula Biagio Agnes, University of Salerno. The...
Reaching your destination: NEOLAiA is the motor behind UNISA’s internationalisation
On Thursday, 29 January, a NEOLAiA Alliance update meeting was held at the University of Salerno for UNISA delegates and department directors. The meeting, which lasted about two hours, was preceded by a focus on Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) issues,...
NEOLAiA Pedagogical Hub Activities
The NEOLAiA Pedagogical Hub offers a rich programme of online activities (February–May 2026) designed to strengthen pedagogical collaboration across nine European universities. It is presented as an open and vibrant space where teachers, researchers, PhD candidates,...
Artificial intelligence and scientific communication: key takeaways from the last meeting
On 21 January 2026, the Scientific Communication Team within NEOLAiA WP5 met to discuss the growing role of artificial intelligence in academic and administrative work across partner universities. A key topic was the widespread use of AI tools in daily activities,...
T2.1 Pedagogical Hub Workshop: Sharing Diversity & Inclusion Best Practices
On 19 February 2026, NEOLAiA universities will come together for a dedicated workshop focused on sharing effective Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) practices. Organised within Task 2.1 – Pedagogical Hub, and in collaboration with WP3 – Diversity & Inclusion,...
Unisa Language Center for Multilingualism
The University Language Centre of Salerno (CLA) recently hosted “La giornata delle lingue” (Languages Day), an initiative aimed at celebrating linguistic diversity and promoting cultural exchange through workshops, activities and community engagement. The event marked...
Strategies for career development: an online workshop for early stage researchers
On 11 December, Prof. Teti delivered an online workshop entitled “Strategies for career development” for early stage researchers taking part in the ESR mentorship programme. The workshop aimed to support young researchers in reflecting on their professional...
Workshop online del Living Lab Hub
On November 5th, 2025, the NEOLAiA WP5 team held its second remote workshop for the Living Lab Hub, that aimed to move from theory to practice, building on the Hub’s activities since the end of 2024. One part of the workshop was led by Dominik Scherrer, a professional...
WP5 Meeting in Salerno: Boosting Collaboration Across Europe
During the general in-person meeting in Salerno, the last day was dedicated to the WP meetings. Members of the Alliance came together to discuss a wide range of topics in WP5, including the Living Lab Hub, strategic research projects, mapping tools, and collaboration...
A meeting to celebrate achievements and plan the future
From 2 to 4 December, the University of Salerno hosted the global meeting of the NEOLAiA European University Alliance, welcoming delegations from the nine partner universities. The plenary meeting offered an intense moment of dialogue, celebrating two years of...
WP10: communication and dissemination at the core of the Salerno meeting
On 4 December 2025, the monthly meeting of Work Package 10 (Communication and Dissemination) was held during the NEOLAiA Plenary Meeting hosted by the University of Salerno, bringing together communication representatives from the partner universities. The...
WP9 Monthly Meeting held in Salerno during the NEOLAiA Plenary Meeting
On 4 December 2025, as part of the NEOLAiA Plenary Meeting hosted by the University of Salerno, the monthly meeting of Work Package 9 (WP9) took place, focusing on digitalisation and technological innovation within the Alliance. During the meeting, the University of...
WP8 Meeting in Salerno during the NEOLAiA Plenary Meeting
On 4 December, the WP8 General Meeting of the NEOLAiA project was held at the University of Salerno, providing a strategic forum focused on Open Science and Citizen Science. The meeting, held as part of the NEOLAiA Plenary Meeting...
NEOLAiA arrives in Florence at the conference “Education and value creation in the digital age: skills for transformative humanism”
In the evocative setting of the Palazzo degli Innocenti in Florence, an interesting conference was held from 27 to 29 November to mark the centenary of INDIRE and the twentieth anniversary of the Collaborative Knowledge Building Group. The UNISA team had the pleasure...
WP1 Meeting in Jaén
On 10–11 November 2025, the Work Package 1 of NEOLAiA met at the University of Jaén (UJA) for a two-day meeting focused on the midterm report, impact measurement, and planning the next steps of the project. Representatives from the University of Salerno (UNISA) joined...
Bootcamp at “Ștefan cel Mare” University of Suceava: a decisive step towards the Multiple Master’s Degree in Inclusion Studies
From 4 to 6 November 2025, Ștefan cel Mare University of Suceava hosted — within the framework of Task 2.3 Designing and Piloting NEOLAiA Multiple and Joint Degrees — the Bootcamp dedicated to the development of the new Multiple Master’s Degree in Inclusion Studies....
Upcoming Focus Academy: “Global Competencies and Multicultural Identity”
After the success of previous initiatives, NEOLAiA is preparing for another valuable educational event: the Focus Academy “Global Competencies and Multicultural Identity”, which will take place at the Šiauliai State University of Applied Sciences (Lithuania) from 3 to...
Training, Collaborating, Innovating: the Official Launch of the NEOLAiA Networks
On 30 October 2025, at the E. Saveriano Room of the University of Salerno, the kick-off and presentation meeting of the NEOLAiA administrative networks took place. This inaugural and informative event officially marked the start...
UNISA takes part in the Staff Week “The Role of Administrative Staff in Student’s Experience” at the University of Tours
From 20 to 24 October 2025, the University of Salerno (UNISA) participated in the Staff Week “The Role of Administrative Staff in Student’s Experience”, organized by the University of Tours (France) within Work Package 4 of the NEOLAiA project. Fully involved in the...
Scientific Communication group: highlights from the fourth meeting
The NEOLAiA Scientific Communication group met online on October 23rd to shape its roadmap for the next two years. The team agreed on a simple but effective structure: three focused online meetings each year plus one in-person seminar bringing together all Expert...
The Open Research Hub welcomes Kyiv University
In October 2025, the Borys Grinchenko Metropolitan University of Kyiv officially joined the NEOLAiA Open Research Hub. Following its request last April, the university provided its departmental and research area structure, becoming part of the shared database...
NEOLAiA Launches Two New D&I Trainings: Empowering Staff and Students Across Europe
At the Nicosia meeting, WP3 officially launched two major training pathways designed to promote diversity and inclusion within higher education: Task 3.3 – D&I NEOstaff, for administrative and non-academic staff, Task 3.4 – D&I NEOmentor, for socially...
Three Days of Collaboration and Innovation: WP3 Meets in Nicosia
From 14 to 16 October 2025, the University of Nicosia (Cyprus) hosted the WP3 Face-to-Face Meeting, bringing together NEOLAiA delegates for three inspiring days of teamwork, creativity, and discussion. Led by Bielefeld University, the meeting focused on the progress...
NEOLAiA@UNISA: Past, Present and Future of the European Alliance at the University of Salerno
On October 10, 2025, the University of Salerno hosted the event “NEOLAiA@UNISA: Past, Present and Future of UNISA in the European Alliance”, a meeting dedicated to showcasing the university’s achievements within the NEOLAiA European University Alliance and exploring...
Bootcamp at the University of Tours: towards the new Multiple Master’s Degree in “Artificial Intelligence & Social Robotics applied to Global Health”
On October 8–9, 2025, the University of Tours hosted – within the framework of Task 2.3 Designing and Piloting NEOLAiA Multiple and Joint Degrees – the Bootcamp dedicated to developing the new Multiple Master’s Degree in “Artificial Intelligence & Social Robotics...
SUMMA – The SUMMer Academy of Entrepreneurship
New opportunities for NEOLAiA students in the academic year 2025–2026! Get ready to take your ideas to the next level! In the academic year 2025–2026, NEOLAiA will launch the first editions of SUMMA – The SUMMer Academy of Entrepreneurship, an inspiring international...
First meeting of the HRS4R joint committee of the University of Salerno
On 2 October, the joint committee met for the first time to launch the HRS4R recognition process. The meeting was attended by the full professors Vittorio Scarano, Alfredo De Santis, Antonio Pietrosanto and Dr Anna De Pascale, head of the Strategic and Management...
Future Opportunities for WP3: Inclusion and Training at the Heart of NEOLAiA
Work Package 3 (WP3), dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion, was launched in January 2024 with the definition of long-term guidelines and the planning of strategic activities. Following the signature of the NEOcharter and the launch of NEObest practices, the focus...
The NEOLAiA Virtual Café opens to Sumy and Kyiv
In September 2025, the NEOLAiA Virtual Café expanded its access to include the alliance’s associated partners, with the official opening for Sumy State University and, shortly after, for the Borys Grinchenko Metropolitan University of Kyiv. For Sumy, the activation...
Evaluating Impact in Citizen Science
On September 25, 2025, the online seminar “Evaluating Impact in Citizen Science” was held as part of NEOLAiA’s WP8 activities. The session was led by Maria Angela Pellegrino, Assistant Professor in Computer Science and expert in evaluation and data analysis, together...
Work begins on the 2024/2025 Degree programs dataset
At the beginning of September 2025, we contacted the Statistical Office of the University of Salerno to continue the work begun last year on collecting and analysing data on enrolled students. On 11 September, we were provided with the raw data, which will be...
An Entrepreneurship Training Toolkit is Under Development
The University of Salerno is actively participating in the development of an innovative training toolkit for entrepreneurship, a strategic initiative that is part of the European alliance NEOLAiA and Work Package 6. The objective of this activity is to provide...
Updates on the integration of digital badges and micro-credentials in Esse3
On September 11, 2025, the WP9 team at UNISA met with Dr. Ferrandino and Dr. Sparano from the technical offices and Dr. Piegari from the Planning and Development Office to review the progress on integrating digital badges and micro-credentials into the Esse3...
Update of the NEOLAiA page on the UNISA website
In September 2025, the NEOLAiA page in the Internationalisation section of the official UNISA website was fully updated (Italian, English). The update included the revision of all news items, the correction of links, and the addition of the updated link to...
Review of the modules of the Common Accreditation Certificate for Plurilingual Education (CoACe)
Work Package 7 of NEOLAiA is advancing the development of the Common Accreditation Certificate for Plurilingual Education (CoACe), a training and certification pathway designed for university lecturers to strengthen the skills needed to teach in plurilingual and...
NEOLAiA Entrepreneurship Charter: A step forward for innovation
The Entrepreneurship Task Force within Work Package 6 (WP6) led to the creation of the NEOLAiA Entrepreneurship Charter. This document is a strategic framework aimed at promoting a transnational, inclusive, and innovation-oriented entrepreneurial ecosystem. The...
Exploring UNISA student mobility: trends and numbers for 2023/24
The 2023/24 academic year confirmed the active involvement of UNISA students in international exchange programmes, both incoming and outgoing. This provided an insight into academic trends, popular destinations and gender distribution. Thanks to data received from...
Focus Academy “Personal Health Data Management”: A Unique Experience
From 30 June to 4 July 2025, the University of Salerno hosted the Focus Academy “Personal Health Data Management”, an Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme that transformed the Fisciano campus into an international laboratory of ideas, innovation, and collaboration.The...
NEOLAiA Metaverse Lab: Guide to Creating a VR/AR Living Lab Published
In June 2025, the Milestone 50 – “Guide on how to create a VR/AR Living Lab in the Metaverse” was successfully completed under Work Package 9 (Digital Transformation) of the NEOLAiA alliance. The guide, now available online, provides practical instructions and...
Language Assistant Exchange Programme (LAEP): a new model of mobility and training for the multilingual university
The Language Assistant Exchange Programme (LAEP), developed within Work Package 7 of NEOLAiA, is one of the most innovative initiatives aimed at strengthening the plurilingual and intercultural dimension of European higher education. Targeted at Master’s students and...
On 13 June 2025, the HRS4R joint committee of the University of Salerno was officially established
A joint committee was appointed to implement the “HR Excellence in Research” recognition process by the European Commission. The committee is composed of the following full professors: Prof. Vittorio Scarano (coordinator), Prof. Alfredo De Santis and Prof. Antonio...
First Cross-Cultural Competence Training for outgoing students to NEOLAiA: studying abroad with awareness
On 10 June 2024, the first Cross-Cultural Competence Training was held for students selected for an international mobility period of at least six months within the NEOLAiA Alliance. The initiative involved outgoing students from the University of Salerno, putting them...
June 5th – 6th, 2025, First NEO Entrepreneurship Conference
The first NEOLAiA Conference totally dedicated to the Entreprenership topic has been organized by the Faculty of Economics, Administration and Business, „Ștefan cel Mare” University of Suceava, and will take place on June 5th – 6th, 2025, in Suceava, Romania. One of...
WP6 Entreprenership in NEOLAiA: WP6 face-to-face meeting AFE meeting at the University of Suceava (Romania)
On June 4, 2025, the University of Suceava hosted the hybrid meeting of Task Force NEOLAiA Work Package 6 (TAFE WP6), creating an important opportunity for dialogue and sharing on entrepreneurship-related activities. Among the topics of discussion was the sharing of...
Teaching & Learning in NEOLAiA: WP2 Face-to-Face Meeting at the University of Ostrava
On June 3 and 4, 2025, the University of Ostrava hosted the in-person meeting of NEOLAiA's Work Package 2 (WP2), offering a valuable opportunity for dialogue and collaboration on teaching and learning activities across the alliance. Among the central topics of the...
UNISA leads the creation of Local Engagement Plans for NEOLAiA Open Science Hubs
The University of Salerno, as leader of WP8, has recently drafted the Local Engagement Plan and Stakeholders (LEP), a fundamental strategic document for the NEOLAiA project partners. This tool has been shared with all partner universities, which are invited to fill it...
NEOLAiA Open Science Hub: Launch of Citizen Science Initiatives
In Work Package 8, activities dedicated to Citizen Science have begun, as planned in the Grant Agreement and Task 8.3. The initiative aims to promote sharing and collaboration in the fields of Open Science and Open Data, supporting researchers, students, staff and...
From 20 to 22 May 2025, UNISA participated in the Research Support Team seminar in Örebro
The Research Support Team Seminar was held in Örebro on 20-22 May. Also UNISA was present at the workshops of the Scientific Communication subgroup, which covered several topics such as tools for organising scientific content, best practices in internal communication,...
NEOLAiA open data now accessible across Europe
We are proud to announce that the NEOLAiA dataset catalogue is now officially accessible through the European Data Portal, the European Union's main access point for open, accessible and reusable public data. All NEOLAiA datasets can be consulted directly in the...
On 21 May, Prof. Armando Bisogno presented the project “Filosofia al presente” (Philosophy in the Present) during the Research Support Team seminar in Örebro
During the workshop “Best practices in external communication”, Prof. Armando Bisogno presented “Filosofia al Presente” (Philosophy in the Present), a Public Philosophy project born within the PRIN (Project of Significant National Interest) “Open Science”. This...
UNISA fully committed to Internationalization: Green Light to the Multilateral Agreement for BIPs
The University of Salerno is pleased to announce the signing of the Multilateral Agreement within the NEOLAiA alliance—an important step that makes the internationalization of our students faster, simpler, and more inclusive. The agreement—valid for the entire...
NEOLAiA Alliance Meets in Ostrava (Czechia) to Reinforce Collaboration and Endorse the NEOCharter on Diversity and Inclusion
From May 13 to 15, 2025, the city of Ostrava, Czechia, became a hub of innovation, collaboration, and shared purpose as it hosted the latest gathering of the NEOLAiA European Universities Alliance. Organized by the University of Ostrava, the event brought together...
What is a D&I Policy and Why is it Fundamental for NEOLAiA
In an increasingly global context, universities are tasked not only with transmitting knowledge but also with ensuring inclusive spaces that respect diversity. This is where the Diversity and Inclusion Policy (D&I Policy) comes into play: a strategic document...
The second NEOLAiA Living Lab online seminar took place on 12 May
The NEOLAiA alliance also gathered online on this date for the second Living Lab Hub session, which brought together researchers and delegates from partner universities across Europe. The discussion centred on how Living Labs can serve as catalysts for collaborative...
NEOLAiA Open Research Hub opens to Sumy and looks towards Kyiv
2025 marks a new step for the Open Research Hub. After integrating the data of the nine founding universities, the platform has also been extended to associated partners. On 26 March, the Sumy State University (Ukraine) was integrated, providing its departmental and...
Fostering Internal Coordination for Effective Participation in the NEOLAiA Alliance
On the 29th of April, in the Emilia Saveriano meeting room of the Rectorate of the University of Salerno, a strategic meeting was held between UNISA delegates and the UNISA team of the NEOLAiA project. The aim of the meeting was to strengthen internal coordination and...
Training and Dissemination in the NEOLAiA Community
In December 2024, information about the platform was shared via social media and the NEOLAiA community, highlighting its main features: creating forums, participating in discussions, sharing ideas, and collaborating across universities. On March 11, 2025, an online...
UNISA and WP9: Moving Towards the Integration of Digital Badges and Micro-Credentials in Esse3
Following the first technical meeting with the UNISA Technical Office, the representatives Ferrandino and Sparano put the WP9 team in contact with Dr. Giuliana Piegari from the Planning and Development Office, to explore the possibilities for integrating...
UNISA and EU Projects: Knowledge and Innovation in Europe
In recent years, the role of universities in building a more inclusive, innovative and resilient Europe has become increasingly central. Research is no longer limited to academic circles: today, it drives social transformation, promotes international collaboration and...
8 April 2025 – WP5 Workshop on Interdisciplinary Research Held at University of Salerno
As part of the first cycle of the Early Stage Researcher (ESR) Mentorship Programme, provided for by WP5 of the NEOLAiA project, a workshop entitled “Interdisciplinary Research” was held. The meeting, organised by the team from the University of Salerno, was attended...
Second online seminar of the HRS4R team on 7 April 2025 within Work Package 5
The second meeting of the NEOLAiA HRS4R team took place on 7 April 2025 with a special focus on the welcoming of foreign researchers. The University of Tours and the University of Salerno gave two interesting presentations. Salerno presented several topics, such as...
WP4 F2F meeting in Jaen (Spain)
The International Relations Office, represented by Maria Rizzo and Macarena Fuentes Escober, together with the WP4 task force composed of Jasmine Fusco and Inna Bogachik from the University of Salerno, recently took part in the face-to-face meeting held at the...
An exciting update: new data on European University Alliance
We are pleased to announce an important update to the two previously published datasets on European University Alliances and its University. As part of our ongoing commitment to promoting transparency and accessibility of information, the updated datasets now reflect...
Launch of the Mobility Window to explore study programmes across NEOLAiA universities
On March 27, 2025, a meeting was held with UNISA members, attended by Maria Rizzo and Macarena Escobar Fuentes from the Internationalisation Office. During the meeting, the team presented the work on degree programme datasets, collected and organised using data...
NEOLAiA Work Package 10 meets in Lithuania: two days of communication, engagement and cultural discovery
On 5 and 6 March 2025, the UNISA team working on NEOLAiA Work Package 10 (Sustainability and Dissemination) had the opportunity to participate in the face-to-face meeting held at Šiauliai State University of Applied Sciences (Šiaulių valstybinė kolegija) in Lithuania....
Launch of the first ESR Mentorship Programme on 28 February 2025 within Work Package 5
On 28 February 2025, the Early Stage Researchers Mentorship Programme was officially launched. The programme focuses on enhancing participants' networking skills and providing expert advice on future career development within or outside academia, as well as at...
A Common Charter on Language Policy and Staff Accreditation
The NEOLAiA Language Policy Charter, adopted in February 2025, marks a new milestone towards building a truly multilingual European university. Developed within Work Package 7, the Charter is the natural follow-up to the White Paper released in June 2024. While the...
New collaboration on student mobility data with Prof. Marialuisa Restaino
In February 2025, thanks to Dr. Maria Rizzo from the International Office, an exchange of emails was started with Prof. Marialuisa Restaino from the Department of Economics and Statistics at UNISA. This led to a meeting where Prof. Restaino, who is already working on...
A Significant Step in the Collaboration Between Universities in the NEOLAiA Project The 2023-24 Degree Programs Dataset
The NEOLAiA team of the University of Salerno has recently completed and published an essential dataset regarding the University's degree programs for the 2023-24 academic year. This work is the result of collaboration among all members of the WP8 team in NEOLAiA,...
Art@UNISA Dataset Update: New Artwork Added in 2024
In 2025, the Art@UNISA dataset, available at data.neolaiacampus.eu, has been updated to include a new addition to the university's growing collection of public art. The latest work, titled Punti di Vista, has been added to the dataset, expanding the already rich...
Creation of UNISA international mobility datasets begins
On 19 February, Dr Maria Rizzo, Head of the International Office at UNISA, sent us two files containing raw data on Erasmus+ students for the 2023/2024 academic year: one on outgoing mobility and the other on incoming mobility. After getting the data, we started...
Örebro University & #NEOLAiA Host Cybersecurity Event at Kulturhuset
On February 6, 2025 Örebro University and #NEOLAiA hosted an insightful event at Kulturhuset, highlighting information security and cybersecurity. In today’s digital world, security risks are more human than technical. The event tackled key questions: ✅ How can we...
Join the NEOLAiA Virtual Café!
Introducing the NEOLAiA Virtual Café, a game-changing platform designed to bring faculty, researchers, and staff together for meaningful discussions! 🎤✨🚀 Create and join forums💬 Engage in international dialogue🏆 Earn recognition for your contributionsModerated by you,...
NEOLAiA WP9 Metaverse Research Group established
On January 9th, 2025, the UNIC team – lead beneficiary of Work Package 9: Digital Transformation – announced the establishment of the NEOLAiA WP9 Metaverse Research Group. The group brings together experts and representatives from partner universities, including the...
First online seminar of the HRS4R team on 27 January 2025 within Work Package 5
Following the on-site meeting on 26-27 November 2024 in Tours, the NEOLAiA HRS4R team met online on 27 January 2025. Each university gave a brief update on their progress in implementing the HRS4R label, including achievements since November, current challenges and...
Data collection on the international mobility of UNISA students
At the beginning of 2025, we began collaborating with the Head of the International Office at UNISA, Dr Maria Rizzo, to collect data on Erasmus+ students for the 2023/2024 academic year. The aim was to create two detailed datasets: one on outgoing mobility and one on...
NEOLAiA Open Research Hub: from testing to official launch
After months of collecting and structuring data from partner universities, the first test version of the NEOLAiA Open Research Hub was put online in September 2024, developed by UNISA based on the structures provided by all partners. The platform was then presented...
Join the NEOLAiA Open Research Hub!
In today’s evolving research landscape, collaboration is the key to breakthrough discoveries. The NEOLAiA Open Research Hub is a unique initiative designed to connect researchers from nine NEOLAiA Partner universities, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and...
UNISA and WP9: First Steps Towards a Digital Platform for Micro-Credentials
On Wednesday, January 22, 2025, the first meeting took place at the Rectorate with Salvatore Ferrandino of the Coordination Office for IT Services and Digital Transition, Alfonso Sparano from the Technology Systems Office, Prof. Vittorio Scarano, and the UNISA WP9...
First online seminar of the Scientific Communication team within Work Package 5
The NEOLAiA Scientific Communication team met online for the first time on 20 January 2025. Decio Rinaldi from the Technology Transfer Office works for UNISA in this team. The first meeting focused mainly on introducing the objectives and activities that could and...
NEOLAiA’s New International Study Programmes: Three Innovative Paths Ahead
NEOLAiA is taking decisive steps toward the creation of a truly borderless European university through the implementation of three joint and multiple degree programmes that will be launched in the coming academic years. These unique programmes bring together the...
UNISA Launches the NEOLAiA Virtual Café: The Alliance’s Digital Forum
In December 2024, Milestone 56 – Digital Presence Forum launched under Work Package 10 (Sustainability and Dissemination) marked the official creation and activation of the NEOLAiA Virtual Café, a collaborative digital forum connecting all members of the Alliance. ...
First selection of mentees for the NEOLAiA ESR Mentorship Programme at the University of Salerno
The interviews for the programme took place on 19 December 2024. A dedicated committee comprising Prof. Erika Marie Pace (Department of Humanities, Philosophy and Education), Prof. Bice Della Piana (Department of Business Sciences – Management & Innovation...
NEOLAiA Degree Contents Bootcamp: Shaping the Future of International Education
On December 11–12, the University of Salerno proudly hosted the NEOLAiA Degree Contents Bootcamp! A remarkable event that brought together academics and administrative staff from the 9 European partner universities to collaborate on the creation of three innovative...
On 28 November, Decio Rinaldi from the Technology Transfer Office presented Prof. Giovanni De Feo’s Greenopoli project in Tours
During the NEOLAiA living lab seminar organised by the University of Tours on 28 November, Decio Rinaldi presented Greenopoli, an environmental education project developed by Prof. Giovanni De Feo of the Department of Industrial Engineering at the University of...
Testing and Structuring the Virtual Café
Between July and September 2024, all necessary tests were carried out for the sections, categories, and functionalities of the platform. During this period, coordination with Gina Zdanavičienė, WP Leader of WP10, allowed the structure and interaction methods to be...
NEOLAiA Work Package 5: Increasing Regional Research Impact days
From November 26-28, 2024, the University of Tours hosted 30 partners from the NEOLAiA alliance for the Work Package 5 (WP5) event on Increasing Regional Research Impact. The event focused on mapping research synergies, launching a mentoring program, forming research...
A Strategic Meeting on Diversity & Inclusion
From November 26 to 28, 2024, Bielefeld University hosted an essential face-to-face meeting of the NEOLAiA alliance’s Work Package 3 (WP3), focused on Diversity & Inclusion (D&I). The core objective of this meeting was to finalize the first draft of the...
Summer Conference of the NEOLAiA Law Network (NLM)
NEOLAiA Law Network announces the 1st Summer Conference! Örebro University is excited to host the 1st Summer Conference of the NEOLAiA Law Network (NLN) on May 19-20, 2025! This event will explore "Common Constitutional Traditions in the EU" and "AI Innovations in...
Exploring the University of Salerno’s History: The UNISA Timeline Dataset
The NEOLAiA team from the University of Salerno has recently published a valuable resource for researchers, students, and the wider public: the UNISA Timeline dataset. This comprehensive dataset offers a detailed chronological overview of significant events in the...
Processing of enrolment data has begun!
Following the submission of the Excel file by the Statistical Office, the process of cleaning and filtering the data on students enrolled at UNISA has officially begun. The aim of this work is to create the final dataset in accordance with the template developed over...
Art and UNISA: A Successful Union
On October 7, 2024, the University of Salerno’s NEOLAiA team published a new dataset on Art@UNISA, available at data.neolaiacampus.eu. This dataset highlights the artistic and cultural heritage of the university, reinforcing UNISA’s dedication to both academic...
Explore the World with NEOLAiA Traineeships: Your Work Experience Starts Here!
The European University Alliance NEOLAiA is opening doors to new opportunities for its students with practical traineeships abroad. This is a unique chance to gain work experience, sharpen language skills, and broaden personal and professional horizons. The...
On September 4, the first NEOLAiA Living Lab online seminar took place
On September 4 2024, the NEOLAiA alliance officially launched its Living Lab Hub (LLH) with an online session that brought together researchers and coordinators from across Europe. Representatives from the universities of Tours, Örebro, Bielefeld, Jaén, Ostrava,...
Prof. Erika Marie Pace has been nominated for the NEOLAiA ESR team
Prof. Erika Marie Pace, from the Department of Humanities, Philosophy and Education at the University of Salerno, has joined the NEOLAiA Early Stage Researcher (ESR) team. Thanks to her strong research interest in mentoring programmes and effective strategies to...
UNISA Leads the Launch of the NEOLAiA Digital Identity Mechanism
In June 2024, Milestone 52 (9.3) under Work Package 9 – Digital Transformation marked the successful launch of the NEOLAiA Digital Identity Mechanism, establishing a shared framework for secure and federated access across the alliance’s digital platforms. The...
Deliverable 9.1 submitted: UNISA leads the development of NEOLAiA’s digital identity
The WP9 team at the University of Salerno coordinated the drafting and submission of Deliverable 9.1 – Foundations of achieving digital transformation: Overview and methodological insights, developed in collaboration with the University of Nicosia (UNIC), lead...
Deliverable D8.1 – Initial Report on the NEOLAiA Open Science Policy
The document serves as the theoretical and methodological foundation for the forthcoming NEOLAiA Open Science Policy. Structured in twelve sections, the report provides a comprehensive overview of key concepts and best practices in open science and citizen science. It...
Building a Common Digital Identity for NEOLAiA
As part of the NEOLAiA European University Alliance, the University of Salerno is leading Task 9.1, a key initiative aimed at developing a comprehensive Digital Identity system for NEOLAiA participants. This initiative has a double objective: to establish a shared...
The First Steps Towards the Virtual Café
On 21 May 2024, the initial discussions on the Virtual Café began, a digital environment designed to foster discussion and interaction among members of the NEOLAiA network. The idea was to create a space where academic staff and students could connect, form thematic...
Second meeting with the Statistics Office: defining the dataset
On 25 June, a second meeting was held with the UNISA Statistics Office, attended by Dr Alfonso Coviello and Dr Eugenio Zambrano. On this occasion, a formal request was made for support in creating a dataset dedicated to students enrolled at UNISA. The Statistical...
A Common Language Policy for a Multilingual European University
The NEOLAiA White Paper on Language Policy marks a milestone for the future of European higher education. Developed within Work Package 7, the document identifies the key challenges of internationalization and outlines practical strategies to address them The rapid...
Starting the collaboration with the Unisa Statistical Office
On Wednesday, June 12, an initial meeting was held with Dr Anna De Pascale and other members of the UNISA Statistical Office. The aim was to initiate a dialogue for the collection and organisation of data on students enrolled in the 2023/2024 academic year. The Office...
Shaping the Future of Education: NEOLAiA WP2 Meeting in Tours
On 12 and 13 June 2024, the University of Tours welcomed the NEOLAiA Alliance WP2 members for the first in-person meeting dedicated to teaching and learning. This two-day gathering marked an important step in defining the group’s priorities for the next four years,...
University of Salerno participates in WP4 “Enhanced Mobility” kick-off hosted by the University of Ostrava
In June 2024, the University of Salerno (UNISA) participated in the WP4 “Enhanced Mobility” kick-off meeting hosted by the University of Ostrava (Czech Republic), alongside delegates from NEOLAiA partner universities. UNISA was represented by Bice Della Piana, UNISA...
D 10.1.NEOLAiA’s Plan for Dissemination and Communication Delivered
In May 2024, the Deliverable D10.1 – Plan for Dissemination and Communication was completed and submitted to the European Commission as part of Work Package 10 (Sustainability and Dissemination). Coordinated by Šiauliai State University of Applied Sciences...
Rector of the University of Örebro (Sweden) in Salerno University (Italy)
The Rector of the University of Örebro, Prof. Johan Schnürer, visited University of Salerno (Italy) as part of the #NEOLAiA Alliance of European Universities. After meeting with Rector Vincenzo Loia, Prof. Schnürer met the NEOLAiA UNISA team and departmental...
Second SPOD training session for NEOLAiA members
On 21 May, UNISA held the second remote training session for NEOLAiA partners, with around 20 participants involved. In this session, participants learned how to create datalets, graphical visualisations based on the data collected, learning more about the SPOD...
First SPOD training session for NEOLAiA members
On 13 May, UNISA, as leader of WP8 and part of the NEOLAiA alliance, organised the first remote training session dedicated to using the SPOD platform (Social Platform for Open Data). The meeting, entitled “A laboratory to discover the features of the SPOD platform for...
Two platforms, one mission: promoting Open Science
In May 2024, the European alliance NEOLAiA took a significant step forward in promoting Open Science by launching two new websites dedicated to the dissemination of open research practices and data sharing: Open Science NEOLAiA: this website serves as an informative...
Mapping of the European university alliances
European University Alliances are transnational collaborations between higher education institutions across Europe. They are part of the European Universities Initiative, launched by the European Commission to strengthen strategic partnerships between universities and...
Promoting Open Data collaboration: SPOD Training in NEOLAiA
As part of the NEOLAiA Open Science initiative carried out in WP8, Adopting and Sustaining Open Science, two SPOD online training sessions will be organized on 13 May and 21 May. The training will be open to WP8 members and all interested participants from NEOLAiA...
Örebro and Salerno Universities
On 26 April 2024, Magnus Kristofferson and Ignacio Rangel from Örebro (leader and co-leader of WP 5 Research) have visited University of Salerno to work on WP 5 and plan the collaboration. The visit was hosted by Vittorio Scarano and Bice Della Piana who are leading...
Visit of two members of the Human Resources team of the University of Ostrava
From 9 to 11 April 2024, Jana Pająk and Lucie Holubová from the University of Ostrava came to Salerno to share their experience and valuable information on the HRS4R label. The European Commission awarded the "HR Excellence in Research Award" to UO in May 2019. We...
In Brussels, the decision to launch the NEOLAiA Open Research Hub
At the NEOLAiA plenary meeting held in Brussels in February 2024, a proposal emerged that would soon become one of the alliance’s strategic projects: the creation of an Open Research Hub. The idea, discussed with all partners, stemmed from the need to showcase the...
NEOLAiA Launches Taskforce for Entrepreneurship (TAFE)
The Taskforce for Entrepreneurship (TAFE) is Fully Operational to Support Regional Growth and Employability The European University Alliance NEOLAiA, Transforming Regions for an Inclusive Europe, has announced the successful completion of Milestone 35 (M35), which...
NEOLAiA Project 1st Kick-off Meeting at Brussels
On February 7-8, Brussels hosted the NEOLAiA Project's 1st Kick-off Meeting at the Bevenue Conference Centre (VBO FEB). Gathering over 150 participants from prestigious European institutions, this landmark event marked a key step toward fostering an inclusive Europe...
NEOLAiA at UNISA: a new chapter in European Academic Cooperation
On January 11th, 2024, the University of Salerno officially presented NEOLAiA, the European alliance of which it is a partner, during the UNISA Plenary Meeting of Delegates, held in the Biagio Agnes Room of the Rectorate building. The event was a key moment to present...