EMUNI University attended the General Assembly of the EUNICoast Alliance, hosted by the University of Dubrovnik, which took place in Dubrovnik from 8 to 12 March 2026. The event represented the first major gathering of alliance members since the establishment of EUNICoast, marking an important milestone in the alliance’s development.
The General Assembly provided an opportunity for joint strategic discussions, alignment of priorities, and the exchange of experiences among partner institutions across different governance levels.
During the multi-day programme, meetings were held by the Rectors’ Board, Vice-Rectors for Education and Research, the Steering Committee, teaching and research hubs, and the Student Council. In addition to these working meetings, several joint sessions were organised to encourage broader discussion and cooperation among the alliance bodies.
The programme also included thematic discussions, collaborative sessions, and informal networking opportunities, all aimed at strengthening cooperation and fostering a stronger sense of community among the partner institutions within the alliance.
About EUNICoast
EMUNI University is a member of the European university alliance “The European University of Islands, Ports and Coastal Territories (EUNICoast)”, which brings together higher education institutions from across Europe to strengthen cooperation in education, research, and innovation related to island, coastal, and port regions.
Alongside EMUNI University (Slovenia), the alliance includes: Åland University of Applied Sciences (Finland), Burgas Free University (Bulgaria), Stralsund University of Applied Sciences (Germany), University of Dubrovnik (Croatia), University of the Azores (Portugal), University of the Balearic Islands (Spain), University of Patras (Greece), University of Sassari (Italy), University of the Faroe Islands (Faroe Islands), University of the French West Indies (France), West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin (Poland), and University of Le Havre Normandie (France), which serves as the alliance coordinator.
Six of the partner universities are located on islands, and all operate in coastal regions. The alliance focuses on research and knowledge transfer related to the sea, its benefits for society, and the importance of its preservation, with particular attention to the challenges faced by European islands, coasts, and port regions.
A key focus of the alliance is the development of a sustainable and resilient blue economy, addressing social, environmental, and economic challenges through collaborative research and education.
The mission of the EUNICoast Alliance is to introduce students and citizens to sustainable solutions for coastal and island societies, promote a multicultural, multilingual, and inclusive European academic environment, and strengthen capacities to respond to the social and environmental challenges faced by island and coastal communities.
The European Universities Initiative, under which EUNICoast operates, is part of a European Union programme designed to strengthen the international competitiveness and quality of European higher education, while promoting European values, mobility, and cooperation among universities.
