Could you please introduce yourself?
My name is Barbara Villani, I coordinate the International Relations Office at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. My role in UNIgreen began with WP4-Student and Staff Mobility-, and I am now also participating in WP1 -Alliance governance and management-, where I contribute to achieving UNIgreen’s goals.
Which added value or benefits of UNIgreen would you like to highlight, and why?
UNIgreen is an innovative alliance where universities from different countries collaborate on an ambitious challenge: the creation of an inter-university sustainable campus. As an alliance focused on green technologies, sustainability, and environmental sciences, UNIgreen serves as an ecosystem that integrates education, research, innovation, and society to promote sustainable development.
UNIgreen provides a valuable opportunity for students, researchers, and administrative staff, offering them the chance to work and study within an international community. Through this initiative, students and the entire academic community gain access to new tools that help them develop knowledge, skills, and competencies.
Please tell us what UNIgreen means to you and use one word to describe it.
To me, the best word to describe UNIgreen is ”transformation”.
UNIgreen represents a transformative process for all participating universities. Its interdisciplinary nature creates extensive collaborative opportunities for students, researchers, and administrative staff. They will have the chance to study, train, teach, conduct research, and work in the Alliance countries while benefiting from new mobility formats and training opportunities. These initiatives help develop both technical and soft skills essential for a greener future.
