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19 November 2024 – Online – 10:00 – 13:00 (Barcelona Time) – Workplace harassment remains a significant global issue, disproportionately affecting women and girls, particularly in the Euro-Mediterranean and MENA regions. According to a 2022 ILO report, over 20% of people globally have experienced violence or harassment at work, with women facing the brunt ofRead more

This document makes the case for a green transition that mobilises the full potential of higher education and research institutes (HERs). It provides tools, instruments and recommendations and showcases good practice examples of initiatives already implemented by HERs in the Mediterranean region. The publication is directed at decision-makers in higher education institutions, research institutes, industry,Read more

Rimini, Italy, 8 November 2024 – Yesterday, Mediterranean innovators Hasan Jaafar, Guadaluna Chaer, and Marilu Suc were awarded the CIHEAM Youth Innovation Award for their groundbreaking projects in sustainable and innovative agriculture.  Hasan Jaafar secured first place for his project YY ReGen-R8, which focuses on renewable energy solutions, sustainable agriculture models, and water management. GuadalunaRead more

4-5 November 2024, Online – Leading the digital transformation in Higher Education: models, leadership, and quality assurance Digital transformation in higher education, digital ecosystems, eLearning and technology-enhanced learning have become increasingly prevalent concepts and needs in recent years. Governments and Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) have been compelled to address their digital transformation in a varietyRead more

25 September 2024, Rome – After Barcelona and Tangiers, the third edition of the Mediterranean Student Summit, launched by UNIMED – Mediterranean Universities Union and the ESN – Erasmus Student Network, took place in Palermo, September 26 – 28. The  Summit is organised under the patronage and financial support of the Union for the Mediterranean.Read more

3 October 2024, Cairo, Egypt – Officials from the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), European Commission, and the League of Arab States (LAS) met yesterday in Cairo to advance the role of science in foreign affairs under the High-level Meeting on Science Diplomacy. In a region facing increasing cross-border challenges such as climate change, foodRead more

2 October 2024, Cairo – In the same vein of the successful EuroMed Science Diplomacy Conference that was held at the UfM headquarters in October 2023, the High-level Meeting on Science Diplomacy focuses on science diplomacy for advancing cooperation and dialogue in the Mediterranean. The Conference is set to take place in Cairo in OctoberRead more

26-27 September, Palermo – The 3rd Mediterranean Student Summit will bring together Higher Education students from different backgrounds and from both shores of the Mediterranean to foster intercultural dialogue and work together on common challenges. The event is jointly organized with UNIMED, the Mediterranean Universities Union, and ESN, the Erasmus Student Network. This edition ofRead more

25 September 2024, Rome – The University of Palermo hosted the Third Mediterranean Student Summit from September 26 to 28, bringing together nearly 30 students from across the Mediterranean region and Ghana. This three-day event, organized by UNIMED – Mediterranean Universities Union and the Erasmus Student Network (ESN), provided a space for peer-to-peer exchanges andRead more

16 July 2024, Online – The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) successfully held its third and final Youth Focal Points Network meeting, focusing on “Youth Engagement in Policies on Social Inclusion and Participation”. The session began with opening remarks from the UfM Co-Presidency, represented by Mr. Fakhri Altwal from Jordan’s Ministry of Youth and Ms.Read more