Impact Project – PNRR-TNE International Mobility Programme – IMPACT – Innovative Mediterranean partnership for advancing collaborative teaching
Project Code: MUR TNE23-00076
Unique Project Code: F81I24001310001
PNRR-TNE International Mobility Programme-IMPACT – Innovative mediterranean partnership for advancing collaborative teaching proposal aims to achieve the following general objectives:
- To enhance the Italian Higher Education Model internationally with a focus on ecological and digital transitions, inclusion, interculturality, plurilingualism, sustainable development, and inequality reduction;
- To promote intercultural competencies
- To boost and sustain cooperation between Italy and Mediterranean countries for long-lasting educational alliances tailored to new skills and technological advancements.
Within this initiative, coordinated by Roma Tre University, the partner institutions and the main activities implemented by the University of Tuscia, in cooperation with the entire partnership, are presented below, including the mobility calls.
Funding: €1,899,919.82
Duration: 2024–2026
Official project website: https://tneimpact.eu/
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Italian Universities
- Università degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata
- Università degli Studi di Cassino e del Lazio Meridionale
- Libera Università degli Studi “Maria SS. Assunta” – LUMSA
- Sapienza Università di Roma
- Università degli Studi della Tuscia
- Università per Stranieri di Perugia
- Università degli Studi di Roma Tre
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Partner Universites
- Université de Manouba, UMA
- Badr University in Cairo, BUC
- Université Cadi Ayyad, UCAM
- Université de Tunis, UDT
- Université Internationale de Rabat, UIR
- National Institute of Heritage of Tunis, NIHT
- Abdelmalek Essaadi University, UAE
- National Institute of Agriculture, INAT
- Institute Supérior des Sciences Appliqueés et de Tecnologie de Sousse, ISSAT
- University Mohammed V of Rabat, UM5
- Institut Agronomique et Vétérinaire Hassan II, IAV
- National Research Center for Materials Sciences, CNRSM
- Université Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah de Fés, USMBA
- Université de Monastir, UM
- Université de Carthage, UCAR
- Cairo University, CU
- Alexandria University
- Faculty of Sciences, Aïn Chock – Hassan II University of Casablanca
- College of Pharmacy, Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport
- Università di Sfax
- University Hassan First University, Settat Morocco
- Tunisi EL Manar
- Università di Gabe
June 9th, 2026
Within the framework of the TNE IMPACT project, on June 9th 2026, during the morning session of the 7th International Staff Week at the University of Tuscia, Giorgio Scavino will deliver the presentation:
“The UNITUS TNE Experience in Transnational Education, Mediterranean Cooperation and Smart Digital Tools”.
The presentation will showcase the experience developed through the GREENGAGE APP activities and the “Scenari Italiani” APP, developed by UNISTRAPG using artificial intelligence for Italian language learning.
The event, focused on “Artificial Intelligence, Inclusion and Sustainability in Higher Education”, brings together international academic and administrative staff to exchange ideas on innovation, cooperation, and international mobility.
Agenda_VII_International Staff Week_8_12_JUNE_2026
May 12th 2026
During the final conference of the TNE IMPACT project, held on 11 May 2026, Prof. Fethi Nagga from Université de Tunis El Manar shared his experience in supporting student orientation between Tunisia and Italy.
Prof. Nagga discussed his role in fostering collaboration with the University of Tuscia, as well as his involvement in translation and mediation initiatives aimed at facilitating access for Tunisian students to international academic pathways, particularly in the fields of agriculture and the humanities.
The interview highlights the importance of international academic cooperation, intercultural dialogue, and inclusive educational opportunities across the Mediterranean region.
Building bridges across the Mediterranean through education, inclusion, and collaboration.
11 May 2026
Final TNE IMPACT Conference
The University of Tuscia at the Final Conference of the TNE IMPACT Project
Prof. Simone Severini’s Speech at the Final TNE IMPACT Conference.
The Università degli Studi della Tuscia participated in the final conference of the TNE IMPACT project – Innovative Mediterranean Partnership For Advancing Collaborative Teaching, held on 11 May 2026 at the Villa Mondragone Congress and Representation Center in Monte Porzio Catone (Rome), hosted by the Università degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata.
Prof. Simone Severini, together with representatives of the University, took part in the concluding event of the project alongside Italian and international partners involved in the initiative, which was aimed at strengthening academic cooperation in the Mediterranean area and developing innovative models of transnational teaching.
The Italian consortium, coordinated by the Università degli Studi Roma Tre, included, in addition to the University of Tuscia, the Università degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata, Libera Università Maria SS. Assunta – LUMSA, Università degli Studi di Cassino e del Lazio Meridionale, Sapienza Università di Roma and Università per Stranieri di Perugia, together with numerous partner universities and institutions from Tunisia, Morocco, and Egypt.
The conference represented an important opportunity for discussion and dissemination of the results achieved within the framework of the project, featuring sessions dedicated to international mobility, collaborative teaching, and the presentation of activities developed within the various Work Packages.
During the event, the tools and infrastructures created to support scientific and educational cooperation among partner universities were also presented, confirming the strategic role of international academic networks in fostering innovation in higher education.
Further Information
Programme_TNE_IMPACT_final_Conference
Flyer TNE IMPACT Seminars
21–22 April 2026 – Seminars – TNE IMPACT
Double and Joint Degrees and Other Forms of Transnational Cooperation in Teaching
The University of Tuscia, within the framework of the TNE IMPACT – Innovative Mediterranean Partnership for Advancing Collaborative Teaching project, is organising an international seminar dedicated to Double and Joint Degrees and the main forms of transnational academic cooperation.
21 April 2026 (15:30–17:30, CET) – Hybrid event (on-site and online)
Sala Spinelli, University of Tuscia – Viterbo
22 April 2026 (9:30–11:30, CET) – Online event
The seminar, delivered by Prof. Maurizio Tira, will explore governance models, internationalisation strategies, and European tools for developing joint programmes, with a focus on:
- Double and Joint Degrees
- European Degree Label and Joint European Degree
- International academic cooperation agreements
- Collaboration with non-EU countries
Participation is free of charge, with mandatory registration for both on-site and online attendance: Registration link
The initiative is part of UNITUS activities aimed at strengthening international cooperation, contributing to the development of innovative models of collaborative teaching at European and Mediterranean level.
Flyer and AGENDA – TNE IMPACT – Double-Joint-Degrees_Transnational-Cooperation Seminars
April 18, 2026
Press Release – Invitation to the International Seminar “Double and Joint Degrees and Other Forms of Transnational Cooperation in Teaching”
2026.18.04_PRESS RELEASE_International-Seminar_April 21-22 2026
March, 18th 2026
📢 Calls Open – TNE IMPACT Mobility
The University of Tuscia has opened two calls within the IMPACT – Innovative Mediterranean Partnership for Advancing Collaborative Teaching project (PNRR-TNE23-00076, funded by the EU – NextGenerationEU):
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INCOMING mobility: for professors, researchers, and administrative staff from partner institutions
TNE-IMPACT Selection Incoming Mobility D.P.149_2026_Resp. Prof. Severini_signed dn. 149_26
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OUTGOING mobility: for UNITUS professors, researchers, and administrative staff to partner institutions.
Deadline for both calls: 30 March 2026 – 23:59 (CET)
Expenses reimbursement: up to €3,000 per participant
Approvazione Atti e graduatoria finale TNE-IMPACT Selezione Mobilità Outgoing D.P.148_2026
Approval of the TNE-IMPACT Incoming Mobility Selection Documents and Final Ranking D.P.149_2026
February 26th, 2026
TNE IMPACT: Cultivating the Future of the Mediterranean
From the legacy of the “Granary of Rome” to today’s challenges of sustainability and food security, the Mediterranean is once again becoming a hub of scientific, academic, and agricultural cooperation.
In this article by Marco Desantis, discover how TNE IMPACT and the University of Tuscia are fostering innovation, resilience, and international collaboration between Italy and North Africa through research, education, and sustainable agri-food development.
February 12th, 2026
Approval of Selection Procedure Documents – Student Mobility Grants – TNE IMPACT
We are pleased to announce that the documents related to the selection procedure for the allocation of student mobility grants have been approved, within the framework of the TNE IMPACT Student Mobility Call.
Specifically, 10 students from the Université de Gabes (Tunisia) have been selected to participate in the mobility activities.
Interested students can consult the attached document for the list of admitted candidates and information on the next steps.
📎 Attachment:
Approval of documents and final ranking – reopening of terms TNE IMPACT (original Italian language)
📎 Courtesy_translation (in English)
November 27th, 2026
As part of the International Staff Training Week – 6th Edition, organized within the framework of the TNE IMPACT – Innovative Mediterranean Partnership for Advancing Collaborative Teaching project, Prof. Mohammed Yessef from the Institut Agronomique et Vétérinaire Hassan II (Rabat, Morocco) shares reflections on international academic cooperation, collaborative teaching, and Mediterranean partnerships in higher education. The interview was recorded on November 27th, 2025, within the activities promoted by the University of Tuscia under the TNE IMPACT initiative.
November 25th, 2025
Notice of Reopening of the Call for Applications – TNE IMPACT Mobility Programme
The University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, partner of the TNE IMPACT – Innovative Mediterranean Partnership for Advancing Collaborative Teaching project, has reopened the Call for mobility applications.
The reopening is addressed to students from the following partner Universities, who are eligible to apply:
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Università per Stranieri di Perugia
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Università degli Studi di Roma “Tor Vergata”
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Università degli Studi di Cassino e del Lazio Meridionale
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University of Tuscia (UNITUS)
Applications must be submitted using the dedicated forms available at the following links:
The deadline for submitting applications is 1 December 2025.
The mobility period must end no later than 28 February 2026.
For further information, please contact: impact_studentsmobility@uniroma2.it
24 November 2025
UNITUS Participates in the TNE IMPACT Project Meeting Hosted by Roma Tre University
The University of Tuscia (UNITUS) took part in the meeting of the TNE IMPACT – Innovative Mediterranean Partnership For Advancing Collaborative Teaching project, held on 24 November at the premises of Roma Tre University.
The initiative represented an important opportunity for dialogue among students, academic staff, and administrative personnel involved in the project, fostering discussion on the experiences of international academic cooperation promoted within the framework of the TNE IMPACT programme.
The event, attended by approximately sixty participants — including numerous students from partner universities — took place in a highly collaborative and engaging atmosphere, thanks also to the valuable support provided by the Roma Tre working group and the colleagues involved in the project activities.
Particularly noteworthy were the institutional and academic contributions delivered by Prof. Resta, Prof. Calcaterra, Prof. D’Orlando, Prof. Sulpasso, and Prof. Iasevoli, who highlighted the value of international university cooperation and of initiatives dedicated to mobility programmes and shared teaching activities among Mediterranean countries.
The speech delivered by the Consul of Tunisia was also greatly appreciated. The Consul emphasized the importance of programmes capable of building bridges between communities connected by deep historical and cultural ties. The intervention underlined how academic exchanges represent essential tools for promoting mutual understanding, intercultural dialogue, and cooperation among younger generations.
Finally, the testimonials shared by female students from partner universities in North Africa were particularly meaningful. They described their experience within the TNE IMPACT programme and their journey of discovering Italian culture, history, and society, providing a direct and concrete perspective on the human and educational value of international cooperation.
November 3, 2025
The final ranking list of the Buddy/Tutor winners of the TNE call has been published.
Check the Final Buddy TNE Ranking List and visit the dedicated LUMSA page for more information.
Link to LUMSA page
October 13th, 2025
Call for University Buddy Tutors – TNE IMPACT Project
Applications are open for 8 University Buddy positions to support international students enrolled in Master’s degree programs. Tutors will assist with orientation, reception, and general support as part of the MUR TNE IMPACT Project.
For the University of Tuscia, 1 Tutor is required (60 hours total).
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Activity: Tutoring 2025-2026 – TNE IMPACT (MIUR Project TNE23-00076)
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Call Type: Tutor and Tutoring Activities
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Status: Open
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Deadline: October 25, 2025
Link to learn more and apply (Call managed by LUMSA University)
October 14th 2025
Publication of the Ranking List – Incoming Student Mobility Grants (TNE IMPACT Call)
The ranking list for the awarding of incoming student mobility grants under the TNE IMPACT Student Mobility Call has been published.
Eligible and selected candidates can consult the results at the link below:
28 September 2025
Upcoming Call for Applications for University Buddy Tutoring
In the coming days, a call for applications will be published for a University Buddy Tutoring position within the framework of the TNE IMPACT Project (PNRR – NextGenerationEU).
For the University of Tuscia, one tutoring position is available, involving a total commitment of 60 hours, to be carried out during a period to be defined and no later than 28 February 2026.
The selected tutor will support international students through welcoming and assistance activities, provide support to the academic staff involved in the project, and contribute more generally to guidance and tutoring services.
Applications are open to students enrolled in a Master’s degree programme (or in a single-cycle degree programme from the fourth year onwards) or in a PhD programme, with at least a B2 level of English proficiency. The expected compensation is €12.50 gross per hour.
The official call, which will be issued for the IMPACT partnership by LUMSA University, will be published on this webpage dedicated to the TNE IMPACT project.
September 9th, 2025 – Press Release – UNITUS
The University of Tuscia continues its commitment within the international TNE IMPACT project, strengthening academic cooperation with Mediterranean universities and promoting mobility, educational innovation, and intercultural inclusion. Attached is the progress update on the activities carried out by UNITUS within the framework of the project.
2025.09.09-Press_Release_TNE_IMPACT-UNITUS
March 6th, 2025
Applications must be submitted using the specific Application Form available here:
Deadline for application is April 6th, 2025
