🌍 MOBI-TWIN Project Unveiled at Student Mobility Summit 2025

At the Student Mobility Summit 2025, held from 4–6 February 2025 at the University of Barcelona, the MOBI-TWIN project took center stage. Hosted by the European University Foundation and the University of Barcelona, the event provided a platform for experts and university representatives to explore how Europe’s green and digital transitions are transforming student mobility.

Professor Vicente Royuela from the University of Barcelona’s Department of Applied Economics presented key insights from the MOBI-TWIN project funded by the European Union that investigates how the twin transition (green and digital) is reshaping mobility patterns across Europe. His presentation highlighted how factors like greenhouse gas emissions, high-tech employment, and regional attractiveness influence both short- and long-term student flows.

The MOBI-TWIN project uses advanced data modeling to analyze Erasmus+ student mobility records between 2014 and 2020, offering unique perspectives on how regions can enhance their appeal while fostering sustainable growth. Royuela emphasized the importance of understanding the interplay between environmental priorities and educational choices, arguing that universities have a critical role in guiding students toward more eco-responsible mobility decisions.

The presentation sparked lively discussions on how universities can embed green practices into their internationalization strategies and align them with Europe’s broader goals of sustainability and inclusion.