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1 October 2025

Launching the Unite! Networking Hub Session Series

We are pleased to announce the very first session hosted within the Unite! Networking Hub, a dynamic space for colleagues to connect, share expertise, and grow together.

Autumn 2025 Programme — Kick-off

The inaugural session, “Communication & AI: Understand, Adapt, Innovate”, invites both communication experts and non-experts from the Unite! alliance to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the field of communication. Together, we will discuss concrete opportunities, challenges, and the evolving skills needed to adapt to this transformation. The session aims to provide inspiration, share experiences, and spark new ideas on how AI can support and enhance our daily communication practices. We warmly invite all Unite! faculty and staff to join us for this exciting first step in building a vibrant community of exchange and collaboration. 

Upcoming sessions will spotlight a wide range of topics designed to inspire, inform, and engage. 

Session 1 | Communication and AI: Understand, Adapt, Innovate 

This session brings together communication experts and non-experts from the Unite! alliance to explore how AI is transforming communication. We’ll dive into opportunities, challenges, and the skills needed to adapt—sharing insights and sparking fresh ideas on how AI can enhance everyday practices. 

Hosted by Stephane Boivin, Grenoble INP - UGA 

  • Date: 21 October 2025 
  • Time: 13:00 to 14:00  (CET) 

Session 2 | Community Building at our Universities: Sharing Initiatives and Experiences 

Wroclaw Tech will share real examples of how they’ve built a stronger sense of community on campus—boosting belonging, collaboration, and engagement among staff and faculty. After the presentation, it’s your turn: bring your stories, ideas, and best practices so we can learn from one another and explore fresh ways to live the spirit of Unite! in academia. 

Hosted by Aleksandra Tomaszewska, Wroclaw Tech 

  • Date: 18 November 2025 
  • Time: 13:00 to 14:00  (CET) 

Session 3 | Large Online Courses: Practicalities, Student Engagement and Workload 

This session explores best practices in online teaching. We’ll discuss how to design flexible courses that students value, and share strategies for keeping large groups engaged and motivated. Academic staff teaching—or planning to teach—online courses are invited to exchange experiences and learn what works well across our universities. 

Hosted by Anna Klemettinen, Aalto 

  • Date: 16 December 2025 
  • Time: 13:00 to 14:00  (CET) 

Host a Networking Hub session 

Do you have a topic you would like to bring to the attention of colleagues across Europe? A challenge your team is working on? The Networking Hub is open to all faculty and staff from Unite! universities, offering you the opportunity to host your own session. We are continuously looking for new hosts who can inspire dialogue, share experiences, and foster collaboration across our alliance. 

Submit your idea through the Call for Proposals form. All submissions will be reviewed by the organising team, and selected hosts will receive guidance and support in planning and leading their session. 

What is the Unite! Networking Hub?

The Unite! Networking Hub is a virtual space designed for academic and administrative staff from Unite! universities. It’s more than just a networking event, it’s a collaborative hub where colleagues come together to connect and engage with peers facing similar challenges, share best practices and tools, exchange experiences and ideas, and foster a strong cross-institutional community spirit. Whether you're looking to solve a problem, showcase an initiative, or simply talk about your day-to-day work with someone who understands, the Networking Hub is for you. 

Find out more about ways to contribute and all upcoming events on Unite! Networking Hub 

  

For any questions, contact the Unite! Networking Hub team at unite-networking-hub@pwr.edu.pl