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Nous avons l’honneur d’annoncer que le Dicastère pour la Culture et l’Éducation du Saint-Siège a exprimé un avis favorable concernant l’octroi de son patronage au Festival Européen de l’Université. Cela représente une importante reconnaissance institutionnelle pour notre projet européen, déjà soutenu par la Commission nationale italienne pour l’UNESCO et organisé sous le Haut Patronage du Parlement européen. Le Festival Européen de l’Université a officiellement lancé sa plateforme permanente le 21 mai 2026 à Turin, tandis que l’événement final international se tiendra du 29 juin au 3 juillet 2027 à Turin, réunissant universités, institutions, jeunes, recherche scientifique, culture et innovation de toute l’Europe. Nous remercions sincèrement le Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça ainsi que le Dicastère pour la Culture et l’Éducation pour l’attention et le soutien accordés à notre initiative. Notre mission reste claire : construire une plateforme européenne permanente capable de relier le monde académique aux grands défis de l’avenir. 🇪🇺 European University Festival #EuropeanUniversityFestival #Education #Innovation #Europe #UNESCO #Vatican #EuropeanParliament #Universities #ClimateAction #Youth #Culture

Founded in London in 1766 by James Christie, Christie’s is one of the world’s most prestigious auction houses, with more than 250 years at the heart of the international art world. Christie’s is part of the European University Festival and is working with the Festival on the development of the Global Climate Auction, an ambitious international initiative aimed at supporting some of the most promising solutions to address climate change. The goal is to bring together the worlds of art, scientific research, universities, cultural institutions and international philanthropy around a shared mission: turning ideas into concrete action for the future of our planet. Funds raised will support the twelve winning projects of the European University Festival, selected through the Festival’s international evaluation process. From sustainable energy and ocean protection to the circular economy and climate innovation, the selected projects will receive concrete support to transform research and innovation into real-world impact. #EuropeanUniversityFestival #Christies #GlobalClimateAuction #ClimateAction #ClimateInnovation #Sustainability #Science #Research #Universities #ArtForClimate

Carlo Buontempo is Director of the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) at ECMWF. He holds a PhD in Physics from the University of L’Aquila and previously worked at the UK Met Office’s Hadley Centre for Climate Science and Services, where he led activities in climate adaptation and climate service development. His professional experience includes climate projections, climate impacts, regional climate modelling and the development of climate services supporting decision-making across different sectors. Before becoming Director of C3S, he contributed to the development of its Sectoral Information System, providing tailored environmental information to businesses and policymakers.

On 29 June 2027, the European University Festival will open its Final Phase with the Global Concert for Climate Action, bringing together music, science, institutions and the university community around a shared commitment to climate action. The Opening Ceremony will mark the beginning of the Festival’s Final Phase, scheduled from 29 June to 3 July 2027, and will give international visibility to the ideas and projects developed by universities participating in the European University Festival. More than a concert, the Global Concert for Climate Action is conceived as a platform connecting culture, scientific knowledge and concrete action, using the universal language of music to engage a broad international audience on one of the defining challenges of our time. A central objective of the initiative is to turn visibility into tangible impact. Net proceeds generated by the Global Concert for Climate Action will be allocated to supporting the Festival’s winning university projects, contributing to their development and potential real-world implementation. The Global Concert for Climate Action reflects the long-term mission of the European University Festival: connecting universities, institutions, research and industry to transform knowledge and innovation into solutions with measurable impact. European University Festival The European Platform for Global Challenges For Climate. For People. For the Future.

Turin, Italy – Pierangelo Saba, Founder and Director of the European University Festival, met with Alberto Cirio, President of the Piedmont Region, to present the vision and development of the European University Festival and discuss the role of Piedmont within a growing European platform dedicated to global challenges. The European University Festival brings together universities, institutions, research centres and industry with a clear objective: transforming academic knowledge, scientific research and innovation into projects capable of generating measurable real-world impact. The 2026–2027 cycle is dedicated to Climate Change, addressing one of the defining global challenges of our time through science, innovation, culture, sustainable food systems and sport. Piedmont and Turin represent a particularly meaningful environment for this initiative, combining a strong academic and scientific ecosystem with an established tradition in technological innovation, industry and research. The European University Festival will culminate in its Final Phase from 29 June to 3 July 2027, bringing selected university projects into dialogue with institutions, international partners and industry leaders. The meeting with President Cirio represents part of the Festival's ongoing institutional dialogue aimed at strengthening cooperation between universities, public institutions and the private sector and creating concrete opportunities for the development and implementation of university-led solutions. From knowledge to action. From universities to real-world impact. European University Festival The European Platform for Global Challenges For Climate. For People. For the Future. #EuropeanUniversityFestival #ClimateChange #Piedmont #Turin #Innovation #Research #Universities #ClimateAction #Sustainability

Institutional meeting in Brussels with Luigi Di Maio, EU Special Representative for the Gulf region. On 27 August 2026, Pierangelo Saba, Founder and Director of Operations of the European University Festival, met in Brussels with Luigi Di Maio, EU Special Representative for the Gulf region. During the institutional meeting, the European University Festival was presented and its international development discussed, with particular attention to opportunities for dialogue between Europe and the Gulf region in the fields of higher education, climate action, innovation and youth engagement. The exchange also explored opportunities to strengthen connections between European universities, institutions and the Gulf region as part of the Festival's growing international dimension. We thank Mr Di Maio and his Office for the opportunity to engage in this constructive dialogue. We look forward to building on this exchange in the coming weeks. #EuropeanUniversityFestival #EuropeanUnion #Gulf #HigherEducation #ClimateAction #Innovation #YouthEngagement #Brussels

Dr. Flavia Fabiano is a researcher at the Centre de coopération internationale en recherche agronomique pour le développement (CIRAD), a French research center recognized internationally for developing knowledge and solutions in sustainable agriculture, food systems, biodiversity, and territorial development. Her research focuses on the governance of international agri-food markets and value chains, with particular attention to institutional innovations that support food security and the transition towards more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive food systems. As a member of the Scientific Committee of the European University Festival, she joins the Food Systems group, contributing to the scientific direction of activities dedicated to sustainable agriculture, food security, and innovation in agri-food systems. She will also contribute to defining the selection criteria for university projects in the fields of sustainable food production, value chain resilience, and food security, helping to identify the most outstanding research and innovation initiatives from European and international universities.

European University Festival Officially Invites NASA to Evaluate Participation in the International Scientific Committee. The European University Festival has officially initiated institutional dialogue with NASA regarding possible participation in the Festival’s International Scientific Committee. The objective of this invitation is to strengthen scientific cooperation between Europe and the United States on climate change, scientific research, innovation and education for future generations. The initiative is developed under the High Patronage of the European Parliament and with the support of the Holy See’s Dicastery for Culture and Education.

The Eurovision Song Contest once again demonstrated how music can unite Europe through culture, creativity and new generations. These are the same values that inspire the European University Festival, the European platform that will bring together universities, students and innovators to build the future of sustainability, cooperation and innovation across Europe. 🇪🇺

From Risk to Responsibility By Gianluca Spinetti, Global Head of Analytics & Product Development at Sustainable Fitch and Member of the Scientific Committee of the European University Festival Every day, financial markets assign a price to risk. Yet for far too long, climate change has been treated as a distant and uncertain cost — someone else’s problem, at some undefined point in the future. That time is now. And it also represents an extraordinary opportunity. The transition toward a low-emission economy is one of the defining economic and strategic challenges of our generation. It requires new data, new analytical frameworks, and above all, a meaningful dialogue between science, finance, and public policy. The European University Festival was created precisely for this reason: to bring these voices together in one place and turn ideas into real solutions. To students and researchers across Europe: your ideas are not only academically valuable. They are economically, socially, and humanly essential. Bring them here. #EuropeanUniversityFestival #SustainableFinance #ESG #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #Innovation #Universities #Research #GreenEconomy #Sustainability #Finance #ESGRatings #Future #Europe #Turin2027

Starting on 21 May 2026, the European University Festival will officially launch the European call addressed to universities, academies, research institutions and higher education networks across Europe. Participants will have six months to submit projects and proposals dedicated to: 🌍 Climate Action 🔬 Scientific Innovation 🎨 Art & Communication 🍃 Sustainability and Environmental Transition The most innovative projects will be selected by the Scientific Committee, and 24 finalist universities and institutions will be invited to Turin for the final phase of the European University Festival. The Festival aims to create a permanent European platform capable of transforming academic research into concrete impact through collaboration between universities, institutions, industry and civil society. 📍 Turin, Italy 🇪🇺 European University Festival Under the High Patronage of the European Parliament With the patronage of the Italian National Commission for UNESCO #EuropeanUniversityFestival #ClimateAction #IPCC #Universities #Research #Innovation #ClimateChange #Sustainability #EnvironmentalTransition #EuropeanParliament #UNESCO #AcademicResearch #FutureOfEurope #Science #Education #Turin #ClimateSolutions #AR7 #Europe

The European University Festival has initiated an initial exchange with the Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco on topics related to climate change, sustainability, and the role of universities in developing concrete solutions to global challenges. This first dialogue reflects the Festival’s commitment to fostering connections between research, international institutions, and new generations, encouraging discussion on projects and initiatives dedicated to environmental responsibility and sustainable innovation. A significant step in the development of a European platform open to international collaboration on the major challenges of the future.