Eunice - European University for Customised Education

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Welcome to EUNICE - where education is personal, inclusive and borderless

In July 2020, the University of Catania joined forces with six other higher education institutions to form EUNICE - the European University for Customised Education. This alliance was created as part of the European Universities Initiative, a programme supported by the European Commission to promote a truly integrated European area for research and education.

Since its inception, EUNICE has grown to include, with EUNICE4U start: Nov 2023; end: Oct 2027), 10 universities across Europe, representing a dynamic and diverse academic network.

One of the core activities ongoing is related to the Work Package 4 - Knowledge Square: ‘Research-driven bridges between university, business and society. Emphasizing the Quadruple helix approach, i.e., a model of innovation for dynamic and collaborative interactions between four key sectors of society: government, industry, academia, and civil society.

Leader: University of Catania

Co-leader: Brandenburg University of Technology - Germany

Flagship activity of the knowledge square - related actions is the International Traineership & Research portal (EIR).

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EUNICE European University and EUNICE AISBL

In 2023, the alliance formalised its collaboration by establishing an international non-profit association (AISBL): “Association Internationale Sans But Lucratif” under Belgian law, giving EUNICE full legal status and enhancing its operational capabilities. is the legal entity that officially represents and formalizes the EUNICE European University Alliance.

EUNICE Partner Universities

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Our mission: shaping the future of education

EUNICE is committed to providing flexible, inclusive and high-quality education that evolves with the demands of today's global workplace. Our mission is to support each learner's unique journey - celebrating diversity in gender, background, aspirations and challenges - while promoting lifelong learning.

By integrating insights from behavioural economics, adopting innovative technologies and prioritising student-centred learning, EUNICE offers a personalised and adaptive educational experience. This is education reimagined: accessible, empowering and forward-looking.

Through EUNICE, these institutions are redefining cooperation in higher education. Students, faculty, researchers and administrative staff benefit from shared academic programmes, mobility opportunities, and joint research projects - all within a framework that supports regional engagement and virtual collaboration.

EUNICE organizational chart

Rector: Enrico Foti

Board of Directors: Maria Alessandra Ragusa (DMI), Cristina Satriano (DSC)

Project Leader and Scientific coordinator: Cristina Satriano (DSC)

Administrative coordinator: Giusy Catanese (UORI)

Project Officer: Rosa Rossi (UORI)

Financial Officer: Carmela Astone (AFI)

Local scientific and administrative management:

Francesca Vigo (DISUM, local coordinator WP2– Education);
Sabina Fontana (DISUM, local coordinator WP3 – European Values);
Enrica Chiara Cappadonna (UORI, WP2 & WP3)
Cristina Satriano (DSC, WP4 coordinator – Knowledge Square)
Dario Allegra (DMI, WP5 local coordinator – IT)
Marco Insolia (ASI, IT Support-EIR portal web manager)
Alessandro Russo (UORI, IRO Staff & Moodle manager)

Mobility Task Force

Giusy Catanese (UORI, IRO Coordinator)
Eugenia Curione (UORI, IRO Staff)

Communication

Radosław R. Ogrodniczak / Valeria Nicolosi (Communication Officer)

Students Representative on the EUNICE Student Board (ESB)

Gabriele Bonfanti (M.Sc. student in Engineering, member and local coordinator of EUNICE Student Advisory Board- ESAB)
Francesco Messina (M.Sc. student in Chemical Sciences, ESAB member and local co-coordinator of EUNICE Student Advisory Board- ESAB)
Sofia Dorotea Le Pira (M.Sc. student in Management Engineering, vice coordinator of ESAB)
Andrea Modica (M.Sc. student in Digital Humanities, vice coordinator ESAB)