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EMUNI Annual Conference: Euro-Mediterranean Higher Education, Research and Innovation

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The Euro-Mediterranean region is facing profound environmental, social and economic transformations. Higher education institutions, research organisations and innovation ecosystems play a central role in addressing sustainability challenges, advancing open science practices and preparing graduates for emerging green and future-oriented careers.

The EMUNI Annual Scientific Conference 2026 “Euro-Mediterranean Higher Education, Research and Innovation (EM-HERI 2026): Sustainability, Open Science and Green Careers” aims to provide a high-level policy and academic platform bringing together policymakers, university leaders, researchers, international organisations, employers and civil society actors from both shores of the Mediterranean. The conference will foster dialogue, knowledge exchange and concrete cooperation in support of sustainable development, research excellence and inclusive innovation in the Euro-Mediterranean area.

Objectives

The conference seeks to:

• Strengthen Euro-Mediterranean cooperation in higher education, research and innovation (HERI)
• Explore policy and institutional responses to sustainability and climate challenges
• Promote open science as a driver of quality, inclusiveness and impact
• Discuss the role of universities and research in shaping green skills and careers
• Provide a scientific forum for researchers to present recent findings and best practices
• Facilitate networking and partnership building among institutions and stakeholders

Audiences

• Civil society organisations and youth representatives
• Policymakers and public authorities (education, research, innovation, environment)
• University leadership and academic staff
• Researchers and doctoral candidates
• International and regional organisations
• Employers, industry and innovation actors

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