Una Europa events & opportunities

Apply now until 21 September; 

runs October - November

Una Europa Student Project Incubator autumn 2025

Collaborate with students across Europe in interdisciplinary teams, in a virtual 8-week programme, focusing on 'Una Europa in the Community'. 

Work in a team to explore connections between universities and local communities, develop your understanding of societal impact, and devise a local solution to a local issue.

Find out more & apply here 

We are also seeking mentors for the Incubator from among staff and students to provide support and guidance for participating students. Find out more and apply to be a mentor

Apply now until 21 September;

takes place 25-28 November 

Una Europa Student Congress

Are you passionate about making a difference in your student community? Ready to explore new perspectives on student engagement and how it takes shape across Una Europa?

The annual Student Congress takes place in November at Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne. This year's theme is: 'Global Minds, Local Impact: Uniting Cultures Through Student Initiatives'. 

Join us in Paris to delve into the meaning and impact of student engagement. Share your experiences, connect with peers from across the alliance, and take part in interactive workshops and roundtables. Learn how student initiatives can strengthen our shared community and inspire meaningful change throughout society.

More details & apply 

Apply now until 28 September

Volunteer to be a Language Cafe guide

Are you a UCD student? Do you speak German, Italian, Finnish, Polish, Dutch, Spanish, French, English or Irish?

Are you interested in meeting new people and developing your intercultural and communication skills, while helping other students practice speaking a foreign language? 

Become an Una Europa Language Guide volunteer this trimester!

Find full details & apply here

24 September, 6pm

'2030 and beyond: The future of the Sustainable Development Goals'

This event is part of UCD’s programme of events celebrating Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Week 2025.

As 2030 approaches, what lies ahead for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

This panel discussion—hosted by Una Europa and moderated by UCD's Vice President for Sustainability, Prof. Tasman Crowe—brings together thought leaders from academia and policy to reflect on SDG progress and to envision bold, inclusive pathways beyond the 2030 agenda.

Book your free ticket here

26 September

European Day of Languages

Apply by 28 September

Open to master’s students or doctoral researchers currently enrolled at UCD

Policy internship @ Una Europa Brussels office

The Una Europa central office in Brussels is hiring a Policy Intern to join the team from January-June 2026.

Una Europa's Policy Internship offers an opportunity to gain hands-on professional policy experience in a vibrant international higher education environment, combining collaboration across institutions in 11 countries with a base at the alliance headquarters in Brussels.

The successful candidate will be employed and paid under a Belgian Professional Internship Agreement contract, from January 2026 to June 2026.

Discover more

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

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