On 17 November 2025, the University of Bologna officially launched its new Unibo Local Task Force within the Una Europa alliance, marking the beginning of a new cycle of student engagement and collaborative initiatives at local and European level.
The kick-off meeting brought together students already involved in Una Europa activities, offering them the opportunity to get to know one another and to start building a shared vision for the year ahead. The session opened with a welcome address by Professor Silvia Bianconcini, the Rector's delegate for the Una Europa Alliance, followed by an ice-breaker activity that encouraged informal exchange and set a collaborative tone for the meeting.
After this initial moment of connection, participants were introduced to the alliance’s mission, governance and opportunities for student involvement, with particular attention to the Student Engagement Team, the Student Board and the role of Local Task Forces in connecting local communities with the broader European network. The discussion highlighted how students can actively contribute to Una Europa both within their home institution and across partner universities.
The meeting also offered valuable insights from students with previous experience in the alliance. Cecilia shared her participation in the Una Europa General Assembly and Student Congress held earlier this year in Madrid, illustrating the added value of transnational collaboration and the opportunities available beyond the local context. Her contribution helped clarify how student voices are represented and amplified within the alliance.
Building on this perspective, Angelica, former member of the Local Task Force, reflected on her experience within Una Europa, presenting the activities where the Unibo Local Task Force has been involved in 2024: the European Youth Event in Forlì, the Una Europa General Assembly held in Bologna and Alma Mater Fest. Her testimony provided a concrete overview of both the opportunities and the responsibilities that come with active student engagement.
The second part of the meeting was dedicated to brainstorming future activities. Participants showed strong enthusiasm and a clear willingness to work together, proposing a range of ideas such as a podcast, a monthly magazine, quiz-based events and other formats aimed at strengthening the Una Europa student community in Bologna. Based on interests and skills, the group decided to organise its work around two main areas: projects and events on the one hand, and communication on the other.
The meeting concluded with the scheduling of the next activities and the first group photo of the newly established Local Task Force. With strong motivation and a collaborative spirit already in place, the Bologna Local Task Force is ready to contribute actively to Una Europa’s mission.
This is only the beginning, many initiatives are already taking shape. Stay tuned.