The 2025 edition of Beyond Borders: Migrations, Identities, Languages, the Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) organized by the University of Turin under the UNITA – Universitas Montium Alliance, marked a new milestone in the internationalization of higher education. Held from July 21st to 25th, this year’s programme set a record in participation, with more than 40 students and staff taking part in a truly European learning experience.
What made this edition particularly significant was its inter-alliance dimension. Beyond Borders welcomed participants from both UNITA and the Transform4Europe Alliance, reinforcing synergies between two major European University Alliances and highlighting the potential of cross-network collaboration in addressing global challenges.
Focusing on the theme of borders and barriers, the programme offered a rich and interdisciplinary exploration of how physical, social, political, and economic boundaries shape our societies. Students engaged in lectures, interactive workshops, and critical debates, designed to foster reflection on contemporary issues such as migration, identity, inequality, and international cooperation.
A diverse group of academic staff contributed to the success of the initiative, including faculty from Saarland University (Germany), a key member of the Transform4Europe Alliance. Their participation added valuable perspectives and enhanced the transnational scope of the discussions.
The Beyond Borders BIP continues to consolidate its role as a flagship initiative within the UNITA Alliance, combining academic excellence, intercultural dialogue, and European values. By promoting intensive, short-term mobility in a blended format, the programme reflects the European Commission’s vision of a more connected and inclusive European Education Area.
The next edition is already planned for July 2026, and promises to further expand its reach and impact, strengthening partnerships and offering new opportunities for students and staff across Europe to engage in meaningful, interdisciplinary dialogue—beyond borders.