UNICA & the City
UNICA & the City focuses on the evolving role of universities as integral actors within urban ecosystems. The cluster is based on the recognition that universities in capital cities are key actors in generating societal impact, contributing to urban development through their roles in education, research, innovation, employment, sustainable development, governance, and public policy.
Read more
The cluster provides a platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and joint initiatives aimed at fostering stronger university–city partnerships. It facilitates dialogue between universities and urban stakeholders, supports the sharing of good practices, and promotes collective responses to emerging urban challenges.
This cluster is particularly relevant within the context of UNICA’s unique profile as a network of universities located in European capitals, where higher education institutions operate at the intersection of diverse urban challenges and opportunities.
Main themes
- University-city relations
- Global Citizenship Education
- Citizen Science
- Sustainable urban development
Recent events
-
20 May 2026
Symposium “Martial arts for community well-being and health”, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 20 May 2026
Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
UNICA Green & SDGs UNICA & the City -
18-19 November 2024
Workshop on the implementation of the urban agenda in Europe, organised by CSI, Eurocities, UNICA and Aurora | Amsterdam, 18-19 Nov 2024
Auditorium City Hall, Amsterdam
UNICA & the City
-
28 February - 1 March 2024
UNICA Days in Brussels | 28 February – 1 March 2024
European Parliament Info Hub & University Foundation, Brussels
Internationalisation UNICA Education UNICA Green & SDGs UNICA Libraries UNICA Research UNICA & the City PR & Communication Rectors Seminars UNICA Days Leadership & Governance -
25 May 2023
UNICA – EUTOPIA 3rd webinar: How European University Alliances can support citizen science | 25 May 2023
Online
UNICA & the City European Universities -
25-26 April 2023
Preparing universities of the future: (Re)building inclusive and sustainable campuses | University of Sarajevo, 25 – 26 April 2023
UNICA Green & SDGs UNICA & the City -
28 Mar 2023
Reaching Out: Universities & Societal Challenges in the City | First Online Workshop | 28 March 2023
Online
UNICA & the City -
17 May 2022
UNICA – EUTOPIA Train webinar: Successful strategies in applying for citizen science funding
Online
UNICA & the City -
12 May 2022
How European University Alliances address the question of well-being
Online
UNICA & the City European Universities -
15 Feb 2022
UNICA – Eutopia Train webinar & workshop: “How to engage citizens in your research?” | 15 February 2022
Online
UNICA Research UNICA & the City -
17 Nov 2021
UNeECC and UNICA Joint Webinar: UniverCities and Culture | 17 November 2021
Online
UNICA & the City -
09 Nov 2021
Webinar series: The response of capital city universities in Europe and Asia-Pacific to the UN SDGs
UNICA Green & SDGs UNICA & the City -
25 Nov 2020
Universities responding to forced displacement – Challenges and Opportunities
UNICA & the City -
24 Sep 2020
The Role of Universities in Fostering High Quality Citizen Science
UNICA & the City -
Archive 2004 - 2020
Archive – UNICA & the City
UNICA & the City
Latest news
-
31 Oct 2025
Celebrating World Cities Day: discover university – city initiatives across the UNICA Network
From UNICA
-
04 Jul 2025
Meet IRIS, a MSCA Postdoctoral Programme for Interdisciplinary Research Addressing Regional Challenges – and UNICA is a partner!
From UNICA - Funding
-
09 May 2023
Reflecting on the Sarajevo’s Conference about the universities of the future
From UNICA
Contact
Contact: office@unica-network.eu
Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.