UNIC

Koç University

University College Cork

Erasmus University Rotterdam

University of Deusto

University of Liège

University of Oulu

University of Zagreb

MalmÖ University

University of Łódź

The European University Alliance UNIC published the UNIC Fund for Virtual and International Educational Projects (UNIC VIP Fund) in 2024. The first projects were selected for funding. The second round of calls for proposals will start in April 2025. The funding program aims to motivate teachers to integrate international, collaborative and virtual formats into their curricula. Applications are open to employees of all ten UNIC partner universities who would like to implement such courses. In addition, a local support program UNIC@RUB is available to RUB lecturers throughout the year.

Further information on the VIP Fund

Stays at the UNIC partner universities

Depending on their subject, RUB students can spend exchange semesters or shorter study and research stays at UNIC partner universities.

• Further information in the UNIC Mobility Hub of the Ruhr-Universität

Courses at the partner universities:

All universities offer virtual teaching and learning opportunities as part of the UNIC Opened Courses, which can also be attended by students and lecturers from other universities.

• List of Open Courses

Student participation:

UNIC student representatives: Eileen Ramnitz and Nina Habecke represent the interests of students in UNIC. They are available as contact persons for questions, suggestions and requests. RUB students who would like to get involved in UNIC can also contact the UNIC student representatives.

• unic-students@ruhr-uni-bochum.de

Online Language Modules

Ruhr-Universität students can take online courses in the languages of the various UNIC partner universities free of charge. With the exception of English (B1/B2 level), all language courses are designed for beginners.

These are digital self-study courses in which entire modules can be completed or individual content can be learned according to interest.

• More information

Joint virtual teaching

Joint virtual teaching and blended mobility formats are being expanded in UNIC. To this end, RUB offers models and advice, as well as financial support through a university program.

• Workshops to introduce the practice of virtual exchange
• Virtual teaching and learning formats in an international context | RUB teaching models (ruhr-uni-bochum.de)
• University programs
• About Pop-up CityLabs

Teaching at the partner universities

Teaching stays in presence at UNIC partner universities can be funded as Erasmus Teaching Staff mobility.

• Information on Erasmus funding

For researchers and lecturers at UNIC partner universities

• International Office

Online Language Modules

Members of the Ruhr-Universität can take online courses in the languages of the various UNIC partner universities free of charge. With the exception of English (B1/B2 level), all language courses are designed for beginners.

These are digital self-study courses in which entire modules can be completed or individual content can be learned according to interest.

• Online Language Modules

UNIC Job Shadowing

UNIC Job Shadowing is an ongoing initiative within the consortium. All partner universities offer their employees the opportunity to visit their colleagues from the same or neighboring fields of work on site for a few days and exchange best practices.

• Further information in the UNIC Mobility Hub of the Ruhr-Universität

Online Language Modules

Members of Ruhr-Universität can take online courses in the languages of the various UNIC partner universities free of charge. With the exception of English (B1/B2 level), all language courses are designed for beginners.

These are digital self-study courses in which entire modules can be completed or individual content can be learned according to interest.

• Online Language Modules

• UNIC Handbook on Physical and Virtual Mobility
  • YouTubeVideo | Introducing: The UNIC Handbook on Physical and Virtual Mobility
• Join Student Declaration
• UNIC Corporate Identity Guidelines
• Brochure - UNIC Opportunities 2021
• General UNIC Conference Report
• Multilingualism Guideline
• mehr

We, the 41 Alliances of European Universities, representing about 300 European Higher Education institutions, stand together and send our strongest solidarity to the Ukrainian people after Russian Government’s attack. We also strongly condemn the bombardment of Kharkiv National University. Our Alliances have been built on a shared vision of a welcoming and peaceful Europe: we urge all stakeholders to restore peace, democracy and respect of human rights in Ukraine.

Many of our Alliances have partners located in the Ukraine’s region: they have started to host Ukrainian refugees, including members of Ukrainian academic community. In solidarity, other Alliances’ partners are setting up mechanisms to support them (fund raising, supply of basic goods, scholarships, etc.).

True to the European values of human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, rule of law, and human rights, our Alliances will remain inclusive to all students and academics and will continue to provide support to all who are affected by this tragic situation.

Joint Statement