The BAES Graduation Day is an annual occasion to celebrate the achievements of the graduating class and the European journey they have shared throughout their studies.
Students, families, academics and representatives of the BAES partner universities and UNA Europa will come together in Bologna for a ceremony marking this important milestone and celebrating the values of collaboration, academic excellence and European belonging at the heart of the BAES programme.
In this special event, the keynote speech will be held by Enrico Letta, Former Prime Minister of Italy and President of the Jacques Delors Institute.
Last but not least, the following awards will be presented by the Rector of Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, the Rector of the University of Edinburgh, and the Secretary General of Una Europa Sophia Karner:
- UNA Europa/BAES Prize for Outstanding Ambassador
Awarded for a student's commitment to the mission of Una Europa.
- UNA Europa/BAES Prize for Programme Innovation
Recognising a student's contribution to advancing BAES as a joint European degree within Una Europa.
- UNA Europa/BAES Prize for Outstanding Performance
Honouring the most promising student based on their BAES academic results.
For more details on the ceremony's programme, you can click here: https://site.unibo.it/una-europa/en/baes-graduation-ceremony-2026/programme/view
You can register to attend the event here, until October 2 2026: https://site.unibo.it/una-europa/en/baes-graduation-ceremony-2026/rgistration
