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• EUA and swissuniversities call for rapid association of Switzerland to Horizon...

  News

  12 Apr 2024

  The European University Association (EUA) and swissuniversities welcome the Swiss Federal Council and the European Commission’s respective adoption of final mandates for negotiations between Switzerland and the EU. Research is best equipped to preserve and advance Europe’s prosperity, security...

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  Building on the success of Erasmus+

  Policy input

  15 Nov 2023

  The Erasmus+ programme is of key importance to the higher education sector, but despite its...

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• Erasmus+ World Wide Webinar 2023

  Partners news

  27 Sep 2023

  The European Commission is organising an online seminar on 17 - 19 October 2023, about Erasmus+ opportunities for exchange and cooperation open to organisations and individuals across the globe. Education organisations from across the globe interested in these opportunities are invinted to...

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• Erasmus+ 2021-27 interim evaluation & Erasmus+ 2014-20 final evaluation:...

  Partners news

  27 Sep 2023

  The European Commission has launched a public consultation in all EU languages to collect the views of citizens and organisations on Erasmus+. EUA members are encouraged to participate and give their views. The public consultation is open until 8 December 2023. The aim of the consultation is to...

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  EUA Webinar: Erasmus+ mid-term review: university and student perspectives on...

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  15 Sep 2023 view more
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  EUA webinar - Erasmus+ mid-term review: the first results from EUA's survey

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  29 Jun 2023 view more

• ESN launches XV Edition of the ESNsurvey

  Partners news

  6 Jun 2023

  The Erasmus Student Network (ESN), the largest student organisation supporting student mobilities in 44 European and Asian countries, has launched a new edition of its flagship research project, the ESNsurvey. The data collection is open from 29 May until 31 July, and it targets students who...

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  European Universities Initiative: Towards a holistic approach for assessing...

  Policy input

  21 Mar 2023

  To properly measure the progress of the European Universities Initiative, a holistic approach that...

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• 2023 Erasmus+ Programme Guide - new version available

  Partners news

  18 Jan 2023

  Following the publication of the first version of the 2023 Erasmus+ Programme in November 2022, a new version of the document was published in December 2022. An integral part of the 2023 Erasmus+ Call for Proposals, the amended Programme Guide includes a new sector-specific priority in the...

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  The European Universities Initiative and system level reforms

  Briefing

  19 Oct 2022

  As the European Universities Initiative moves into a new phase, EUA has taken stock of its impact...

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• 2023 Erasmus+ European Universities call for proposals: submissions now open

  Partners news

  4 Oct 2022

  The fourth European Universities call under the Erasmus+ programme is now open for submissions. Similarly to the last call, the 2023 call will foster existing and new deep transnational cooperation of higher education institutions in Europe. Already established alliances from 2020 have the...

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• New Erasmus+ call for proposals to pilot a joint European degree label and...

  Partners news

  16 Jun 2022

  The European Commission has launched a new Erasmus+ call for proposals to pilot a joint European degree label and test institutionalised EU cooperation instruments, such as a possible European legal status for alliances.  These initiatives were announced in the European strategy for...

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• EUA calls for more even funding distribution for Erasmus+

  News

  7 Dec 2021

  Students and higher education institutions in several countries are reporting problems with the allocation of mobility grants under the new generation of the Erasmus+ programme (2021-2027). While the launch of the programme promised a steep increase in funding to support student mobility, Key...

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• European Universities Initiative: new call provides opportunities for new and...

  News

  30 Nov 2021

  On 30 November, the European Commission published the 2022 call for proposals for alliances under the European Universities Initiative. The call is part of the Erasmus+ programme action “Partnerships of Excellence” and has an overall budget of €272 million that is split into two lots. The first...

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• Battle for EU 2022 budget leads to more funding for Horizon Europe and Erasmus+

  News

  16 Nov 2021

  On 15 November, the European Parliament and Council of the EU reached an agreement on the size and allocation of next year’s budget. Striking the deal was important, as failure to do so would have required the Commission to release a new proposal, significantly delaying the process. The outcome...

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• Online event “European Green Deal Cluster”, 6 – 7 July

  Partners news

  15 Jun 2021

  The European Commission and the European Research Executive Agency (REA) organise the online event “European Green Deal Cluster Event” on 6 and 7 July 2021. Registrations are now open and free of charge. The event will bring together excellent projects and researchers funded under the Marie...

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• Recognition of qualifications: new practical guide on information provision

  Partners news

  25 May 2021

  The TPG-LRC project, aimed at promoting the implementation of procedures compliant with the Lisbon Recognition Convention, has published a guide for higher education institutions. TPG-LRC stands for “Thematic Peer Group B on the Lisbon Recognition Convention” and the project has been coordinated...

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• European Universities Initiative: EUA warns against top-down steering and...

  News

  18 May 2021

  On 17 May 2021, the Education Ministers of EU member states adopted Council Conclusions on the European Universities Initiative. The Council Conclusions come at a crucial point as the mid-term evaluation of the first 17 alliances is approaching and important decisions will soon have to be made...

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• STREAM recognition training platform opens for a second round

  News

  19 Apr 2021

  The STREAM online training platform, which provides training materials based on the European Recognition Manual for Higher Education Institutions (EAR-HEI manual), is open for a second round of training. The platform is specifically geared towards admissions officers working in higher...

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• New Welsh International Learning Exchange Programme

  Partners news

  23 Mar 2021

  The Welsh Government announced the new International Learning Exchange programme following the UK Government’s decision to withdraw from the Erasmus+ scheme for the 2021 – 2027 period. The new programme will offer opportunities to learners, young people, educators, and staff from the 2022/2023...

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  A global approach to research, innovation, education and youth

  Policy input

  16 Mar 2021

  This EUA policy input aims to inform the upcoming European Commission Communication on a global...

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• ESNSurvey 2021: analysing the impact of student mobility

  Partners news

  20 Jan 2021

  The Erasmus Student Network (ESN) launched their yearly ESNsurvey, the largest European-wide research project conducted solely by volunteers working to advocate for the improvement of exchange programmes and education in Europe. The deadline to participate is 31 January. This year’s edition of...

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• European University Association and Universities UK International’s common...

  News

  30 Dec 2020

  Europe’s universities, in the European Union and neighbouring countries including the United Kingdom, are pleased to see that an agreement on the EU-UK future relationship has been reached. The European family of universities sees the result as a solid basis to continue and enhance our...

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• “Spotlight on recognition” project: new Academic Recognition Hub, webinar and...

  News

  17 Dec 2020

  The “Spotlight on recognition” project has launched a series of activities and opportunities to engage. The project, co-funded by Erasmus+, is coordinated by EUA and will be of interest to higher education professionals and other stakeholders working in the field of recognition.   The...

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• Relief and satisfaction as EU programmes greenlighted to start next year

  News

  14 Dec 2020

  After the longest negotiations ever on the seven-year EU budget, member states managed to find a compromise at the European summit on 10 December to overcome the veto of Hungary and Poland. The two countries had contested the mechanism linking the disbursement of EU funds to the respect...

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• EUA response to EU Action Plan on Integration and Inclusion

  News

  4 Dec 2020

  The new European Commission “Action Plan on Integration and Inclusion” frames migrant integration under the overarching theme of “Inclusion for all”. Like the previous plan, there is a strong emphasis on the role of education and training (particularly early education) in the integration of...

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• EUA-coordinated project puts a spotlight on recognition

  News

  19 Nov 2020

  This summer, EUA launched the new Erasmus+ co-funded “Spotlight on recognition” project. It aims to support higher education staff responsible for recognition processes and decisions by enhancing their capacities in terms of recognition procedures in compliance with the Lisbon Recognition...

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• Green light for EU seven-year budget: European institutions’ deal tops up...

  News

  10 Nov 2020

  The European Parliament and EU Council negotiating team finally agreed on the EU’s multiannual financial framework, a process made more complex than ever this time due to the pandemic and the related new recovery package, the difficulties of striking a deal among member states, and the strongly...

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• HRK, UNIKO and VSNU unite in call for EU investment in education, research and...

  News

  22 Oct 2020

  The presidents of the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK), Universities Austria (UNIKO) and the Association of Universities in the Netherlands (VSNU), all EUA members, have published a common statement urging governments to recognise the value of education, research and innovation in the EU...

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• EUA welcomes European Parliament resolution calling for more future-oriented...

  News

  23 Jul 2020

  The European Parliament met on 23 July in an extraordinary plenary session to adopt a resolution declaring that it does not accept the budget deal made by EU leaders on 21 July. EUA welcomes the resolution and supports the European Parliament in its call for more funding for research, innovation...

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• University associations unite to urge EU policy makers to invest in education,...

  News

  14 Jul 2020

  European leaders meet this week on 17-18 July with the goal of reaching an agreement on the European Union’s next seven-year budget and the related recovery plan to help the EU’s economy back on its feet. On this occasion, EUA and 14 partner university associations reiterate the urgent need to...

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• Erasmus+: Europe’s future depends on ambitious commitment to education and...

  News

  26 Jun 2020

  In the European Commission’s latest proposal for the EU’s next seven-year budget, Erasmus+ is projected to be funded with 24.6 billion euros. While this would represent an increase of 3.4 billion compared to the 2014-2020 programme, EUA has expressed concern in a statement that the amount will not...

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• Negotiations on future EU-UK relationship: EUA highlights the benefits of...

  News

  5 Jun 2020

  As negotiations regarding the EU-UK future relations enter a critical phase, EUA calls on both parties to look for compromise and not to lose sight of a key element of the big picture, which is that continued cooperation in research, innovation and education is highly  beneficial for all...

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• EU seven-year budget proposal falls short of urgently needed education and R&I...

  News

  27 May 2020

  As the European Commission released its new proposal for the next seven-year budget of the European Union, the academic community nourished hope that, in the few past months, it had become clear to policymakers just how fundamental adequate investment in research, innovation and education is to...

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• ESN survey on social inclusion and engagement in mobility

  Partners news

  18 May 2020

  ESN, the Erasmus Student Network, has launched the Erasmus+ ‘Social Inclusion and Engagement in Mobility’ (SIEM) project, a collaborative cross-European partnership between ESN, UUKi and the European University Foundation, YES Forum, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (BE), University of Vigo (ES),...

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• Final outcomes of Erasmus+ project AR-Net

  Partners news

  13 May 2020

  Nuffic, the Dutch organisation for internationalisation in education, published three final outcomes of the Erasmus+ project AR-Net, which focuses on further improving recognition in Europe, for instance by exploring portability of recognition decisions. The publications are: The European...

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• #Erasmus500: Towards a truly European grant

  Partners news

  7 May 2020

  The European Students Union (ESU), the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) and the European University Foundation (EUF) are launching a proposal for a baseline mobility grant of 500€/month from 2021 onwards. The #Erasmus500 Declaration builds upon a DAAD proposal from 2019 and is aimed at addressing...

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• ZOiS report on Higher Education in Abkhazia, Transdniestria and Northern Cyprus

  Partners news

  6 May 2020

  The Centre for East European and International studies (ZOiS) published a report entitled "Higher Education in Europe’s Unrecognized Territories: Challenges and Opportunities", co-authored by Thomas de Waal and Sabine von Löwis. The report looks in detail at the universities in Abkhazia,...

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• Coronavirus: European Commission takes special measures for Erasmus+ and...

  News

  8 Apr 2020

  The coronavirus pandemic has implications for student and staff mobility and projects funded by EU programmes such as Erasmus+ and Horizon 2020. Several application deadlines for Erasmus+ have been extended. Furthermore, the Commission announced to apply maximum flexibility in the...

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  Building synergies between education, research and innovation by aligning the...

  Policy input

  9 Mar 2020

  Building synergies between education, research and innovation across disciplines is crucial to...

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• Study on international credit mobility for disadvantaged students

  News

  19 Feb 2020

  EUA has recently conducted a study on the implementation of International Credit Mobility towards disadvantaged students for the European Commission. Under the Support and Promotion for Higher Education Reform Experts initiative (SPHERE), the study addresses the capacity of the Erasmus+ programme...

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• Special EU summit: EUA calls for ambitious funding for Horizon Europe and...

  News

  17 Feb 2020

  European Council President Charles Michel called a special European Summit on 20 February to discuss the Multiannual Financial Framework. The negotiations of this seven-year budget are down to the wire and will determine the future of key programmes like Horizon Europe and Erasmus+. EUA...

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• UNA Europa launch of 1Europe project, 22 January, Brussels

  Partners news

  8 Jan 2020

  UNA Europa, a strategic alliance of eight EUA member universities from across Europe, is celebrating the launch of its project 1Europe with an event in Brussels on 22 January. The consortium composed of KU Leuven, Complutense University of Madrid, the University of Edinburgh, FU Berlin, the...

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• European Universities Initiative: launch of first alliances and second pilot...

  News

  20 Nov 2019

  On 7 November the first 17 alliances of the European Universities Initiative were launched in Brussels in the presence of some 800 representatives of universities, university associations, student, national ministries and the European Commission. EUA President Michael Murphy addressed the...

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• Council of the EU: joint meeting of finance and education ministers

  News

  20 Nov 2019

  On 8 November, the first ever joint meeting of member state education and finance ministers at EU level took place in Brussels. Discussions circled around the contribution of education and training to long-term sustainable growth and policies strengthening the efficiency and effectiveness of...

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• Final dissemination seminar on Refugees and Recognition – An Erasmus+ Project,...

  Partners news

  20 Nov 2019

  The Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT) organises the final dissemination seminar of the Erasmus+ Refugees and Recognition – Toolkit 2 (REACT) project on 17 January 2020 in Brussels. The project has identified possible pathways for the admission of refugee students in...

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• Erasmus+ Refugee Education Initiatives: Call for papers

  Partners news

  12 Nov 2019

  The Erasmus+ Refugee Education Initiatives (REIs) consortium has launched a call for papers for a workshop on “Exploring European Experiences in Providing Higher Education for Refugees and Asylum Seekers”, taking place at Central European University, Budapest, on 19-20 March 2020. Papers from...

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• Webinar on Refugees and Recognition – An Erasmus+ Project, 19 November

  Partners news

  31 Oct 2019

  The Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT) organises a webinar on 19 November from 12:00 to 14:00 to present the results of the testing performed at higher education institutions in Norway, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy and Ireland. The webinar is organised within the...

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• EUA President meets with next EU Commissioner for Innovation and Youth

  News

  17 Oct 2019

  Mariya Gabriel, Commissioner-designate for Innovation and Youth, was well-received during her official hearing in the European Parliament on 30 September. As the College of Commissioners awaits final approval, Gabriel has already begun meetings with key stakeholders. This week she sat down with...

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• European Universities Initiative: EU Commission event registration open

  Partners news

  15 Oct 2019

  The European Commission is organising an event on the European Universities Initiative on 7 November 2019 in Brussels. It will be the kick-off for the 17 European university alliances that were selected through the first pilot call and an occasion to present their projects to the public. In an...

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• Open letter to new Commission: EUA welcomes coordinated approach to education,...

  News

  10 Sep 2019

  Europe’s universities welcome the newly-unveiled list of proposed EU commissioners and their portfolios. The College of Commissioners and their areas proposed by President-elect Ursula von der Leyen point to a fresh and ambitious approach for the next five years. It is particularly welcome that...

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• European Universities Initiative: results of the first pilot call released

  News

  26 Jun 2019

  On 26 June, the European Commission announced the results of the first pilot call for “European Universities”.  Out of 54 applications, 17 networks involving 114 higher education institutions from 25 countries have been selected for funding. Each of them will receive up to €5 million over...

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• Erasmus+ and Brexit: students and staff to be protected in no-deal scenario

  News

  19 Mar 2019

  On 19 March the Council of the EU adopted a series of legislative acts as part of its contingency preparations for a no-deal Brexit scenario, including measures concerning the Erasmus+ programme and social security coordination. These measures would allow EU students and staff currently in the...

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• European Universities Initiative - Information session on 18 December

  Partners news

  4 Dec 2018

  Following the recent launch of the European Universities Initiative under the 2019 Erasmus+ call, the Directorate General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture  (DG EAC) of the European Commission and the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) are hosting an information...

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  Erasmus post-2020 proposal: new policy goals need even more investment

  Policy input

  1 Jun 2018

  On 30 May the European Commission released its proposal for the 2021-2027 Erasmus programme....

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• Erasmus post-2020: EUA calls for further reflection on programme proposal

  News

  31 May 2018

  EUA has issued a first response to the European Commission’s proposal for the EU’s next Erasmus programme. Released on 30 May, the proposal provides a solid basis for discussion on the 2021-2027 programme, including the much-needed increase in funding. The...

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• EU long-term budget proposal takes the right direction, but does not take the...

  News

  7 May 2018

  The European University Association (EUA) appreciates the European Commission’s proposal for the 2021-2027 EU budget and welcomes its willingness to step up investment in forwardlooking policies including research and education. EUA appreciates the Commission’s efforts to align political...

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  EU long-term budget proposal takes the right direction, but does not take the...

  Policy input

  2 May 2018

  The European University Association (EUA) appreciates the European Commission’s proposal for the...

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• “EU funding for universities” campaign mobilises members across Europe for...

  News

  12 Apr 2018

  Universities and national rectors’ conferences join their voices to argue for a renewed funding commitment to research and education at the European level.  Across Europe, many universities and university associations are addressing policy makers and society at large about the need...

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  Double Investment in Research Innovation and Education to boost Europe's...

  Policy input

  21 Mar 2018

  In line with the campaign “EU funding for universities”, which gathers support from the...

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• Education Ministers ready to boost future Erasmus+ and enhance cooperation

  News

  22 Feb 2018

  The European University Association (EUA) welcomes the willingness of EU Member States to significantly increase the budget for the future Erasmus+ programme after 2020. This broad support for a strong future programme is the main outcome of the Education Council meeting on 15 February...

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• Erasmus+: European Commission publishes midterm evaluation report

  News

  2 Feb 2018

  On 31 January 2018, the European Commission published the external midterm evaluation report of the Erasmus+ programme. The report, “Combined evaluation of Erasmus+ and predecessor programmes”, is accompanied by the Commission’s own report and a staff working paper. They provide evidence for...

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• Where should the EU invest in the future? Choose your priorities and get...

  News

  18 Jan 2018

  The European Commission has launched a series of public consultations to ask stakeholders and citizens in which areas Europe should invest in the future. This is to prepare the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) post-2020 which will also include the next Erasmus Programme, the Framework...

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• Reminder: Help EUA advocate for Erasmus+ grants for international talent with...

  News

  18 Jan 2018

  EUA Members and partners are invited to voice their support and to provide feedback on a draft advocacy proposal to the EU to establish a specific grant under the Erasmus+ programme for support of the placement of scholars and students with international protection status at European higher...

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  EUA Members & Erasmus+ - Thida Win, University of Mandalay

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  16 Jun 2017 view more
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  EUA Members & Erasmus+ - Anar Turmukhambetova, Karaganda State Medical...

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  16 Jun 2017 view more
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  EUA Members & Erasmus+ - Sahin Yildirim, Erciyes University

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  16 Jun 2017 view more
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  EUA Members & Erasmus+ - Simona Lache, Transilvania University of Brasov

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  16 Jun 2017 view more
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  EUA Members & Erasmus+ - Kees Kouwenaar, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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  16 Jun 2017 view more
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  EUA members & Erasmus+ - Carlo Morabito, University of Reggio Calabria

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  16 Jun 2017 view more
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  EUA members & Erasmus+ - Denis Ehrsam, Conférence des Présidents d'Université

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  16 Jun 2017 view more
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  EUA members & Erasmus+ - Joanne Dobson, Coventry University

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  16 Jun 2017 view more
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  EUA members & Erasmus+ - Carlos Martinez, Conference of Rectors of Spanish...

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  16 Jun 2017 view more
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  EUA members & Erasmus+ - Carla Locatelli, University of Trento

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  15 Jun 2017 view more
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  EUA Webinar: “EUA’s Recommendations for the future generation of the Erasmus+...

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  22 Feb 2017 view more

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Expert voices

• European Universities Initiative demands system-level reforms [Op-ed]

  27 Oct 2022

  If we want universities to make a leap in transnational cooperation, policymakers must take their...

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• European Universities Initiative: the balancing act between expansion and consolidation of alliances

  20 Oct 2022

  EUA’s Clare Phelan and Anna-Lena Claeys-Kulik take a closer look at the results of the third...

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• Making mobility more inclusive: towards more targeted support for disadvantaged students

  30 May 2022

  Enhancing the social dimension of higher education has been a central pillar of the Bologna...

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• The free movement of talent: scenarios for international academic recognition

  15 Jul 2021

  As learning pathways are increasingly international, the recognition of qualifications and credits...

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• Brexit and universities – The last pieces of the puzzle

  15 Jul 2021

  From EU funding programmes, to travel and data transfer, the pieces of the puzzle are finally...

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• Higher education for a greener Europe

  27 May 2021

  A new EUA study reveals that higher education institutions in Europe are highly engaged in...

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• Universities as places of culture

  5 May 2021

  The preservation and development of culture is part of the mission of universities. This article,...

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• Looking towards the future: Universities and Europe’s knowledge policies

  22 Feb 2021

  Europe’s universities are upping their game for the new decade, to meet the challenges of our...

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• Fair recognition: the role of Europe’s universities

  19 Nov 2020

  Fair recognition in the European Higher Education Area can only be fully achieved if practices in...

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• EU-guaranteed student loans: A means to enhance international degree mobility?

  22 Sep 2020

  As part of the Erasmus+ programme, the European Union launched the Master Student Loan Guarantee...

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• 2020: the year of European virtual mobility?

  25 Jun 2020

  In the coming academic year, virtual mobility might be the only reliable option for some...

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• Prospects for Enhancing EU-LAC Higher Education and Research Cooperation

  27 May 2020

  In the July 2019 edition of the EU-LAC Newsletter, Federica Mogherini, then the High...

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• Why the EU should rethink its push for a digital research and education “lighthouse”

  7 Apr 2020

  Europe must connect its ambition of being a digital leader with initiatives already happening at...

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• Erasmus+ and the disadvantaged student: fault lines and hope

  20 Feb 2020

  The Erasmus+ Programme prescribes affirmative action in favour of disadvantaged students....

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• Europe must invest (much) more in research and education collaboration

  20 Mar 2018

  Investment in research and education not only brings the highest European added value, it is also...

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• How Erasmus+ could benefit refugees

  20 Mar 2017

  The European Commission’s Erasmus+ mid-term review must consider how to harness the potential of...

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• The Erasmus+ review: More than a European funding programme

  23 Feb 2017

  Michael Gaebel, Director of Higher Education Policy at the European University Association,...

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• Deggendorf Institute of Technology: Erasmus+ making strides, but tools and financing need work

  25 Nov 2016

  Erasmus+ as the successor of the Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP) brings a major contribution to...

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• University College London: Streamlined and digitised approach needed for Erasmus+

  25 Nov 2016

  There is no doubt that Erasmus+ offers an excellent range of opportunities for students and staff...

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• University of Granada: Three suggestions for the future of Erasmus+

  25 Nov 2016

  The University of Granada was very active in many of the Erasmus+ predecessor programmes and in...

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• Ghent University: Erasmus+, a vital programme with room for improvement

  25 Nov 2016

  For Ghent University, Erasmus+ is a vital instrument in the attainment of its strategic ambition...

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