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EU-UK relations after Brexit: what the deal means for universities
Briefing In late December 2020, the European Union and the United Kingdom concluded a Trade and Cooperation Agreement, setting the framework for their future cooperation in the post-Brexit era. To better understand ... 01 Feb 2021 -
Recognition of professional qualifications
Briefing In a wider context marked by the Covid-19 crisis, the transition to a digital and green economy, tensions over the rule of law in the EU and growing fragility among multilateral institutions, this EUA ... 21 Jan 2021 -
Digitally enhanced learning and teaching in European higher education institutions
Report In Europe today, almost every higher education institution uses digitally enhanced learning and teaching. Since EUA began exploring this topic in 2013, digitally enhanced learning and teaching has been ... 21 Jan 2021 -
Perspectives on the new European Research Area from the university sector
Policy input The process to renew the European Research Area (ERA) is gathering pace and is set to continue in the coming weeks, months and years. Building on previous policy positions, this policy input further expands ... 03 Dec 2020 -
Tracking the careers of doctorate holders: EUA-CDE Thematic Peer Group Report
Report In recent years, European universities and other stakeholders have taken interest in career tracking in doctoral education as one of the ways to better understand the potential professional future of doctoral ... 27 Oct 2020 -
An excellent, open and inclusive Horizon Europe
Policy input Following its pledge to design Horizon Europe together with stakeholders, the European Commission must now ensure that researchers are part of its response to mounting global challenges. On the occasion ... 21 Sep 2020 -
European higher education in the Covid-19 crisis
Briefing This briefing looks at the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on higher education in Europe over the past six months. In particular, it examines the sudden shift to emergency remote learning and teaching, the ... 10 Sep 2020 -
EU trade negotiations and higher education
Briefing Universities have a strategic interest in trade in higher education services and this policy briefing provides an update on different negotiations and their potential impact on the sector. More specifically, ... 03 Sep 2020 -
Read & Publish contracts in the context of a dynamic scholarly publishing system
Report This report is the result of the study on Read & Publish agreements commissioned by EUA on behalf of 25 supporting organisations in May 2019. Carried out by Technopolis Group, the report explores the ... 15 Jul 2020 -
Europe’s Universities Shaping the Future
Position EUA Strategic Plan The need for strong universities has never been greater in addressing societal challenges. The Covid-19 pandemic, climate change, resource scarcity, ageing populations, migration and ... 25 Jun 2020 -
EUA response to the new EU Industrial and Digital Strategies
Policy input The European Commission’s Industrial Strategy for Europe and the European Digital Strategy launched in the spring of 2020 offer an opportunity for a broad and holistic approach to fundamental challenges ... 23 Jun 2020 -
Research, innovation and education hold the key to Europe’s long-term recovery and resilience
Position ... discussions held in February 2020, the Commission has proposed increasing both the Horizon Europe and Erasmus+ programmes, which are core instruments for universities to contribute to the effort. The increases, ... 18 Jun 2020 -
The impact of the Covid-19 crisis on university funding in Europe
Briefing In the context of the coronavirus pandemic, and its expected economic impact, this EUA briefing explores the possible implications for university funding in Europe in the short to medium term. Based ... 18 May 2020 -
International strategic institutional partnerships and the European Universities Initiative
Report In early 2020, EUA conducted a survey on international strategic institutional partnerships and the European Universities Initiative that gathered responses from 219 higher education institutions from ... 27 Apr 2020 -
Building synergies between education, research and innovation by aligning the EU funding programmes
Policy input Building synergies between education, research and innovation across disciplines is crucial to tackling the major challenges our societies face. As the European Union projects ambitious policy goals, such ... 09 Mar 2020 -
EUA Public Funding Observatory Report 2019/20
Report The Public Funding Observatory Report 2019/20 offers the most up-to-date information on 34 higher education systems across Europe. Now in its 10th edition, the main report is divided into two sections: ... 20 Feb 2020 -
Brexit – what now for universities?
Briefing Many in the university sector are committed to the European idea and regret the UK’s exit from the Union. There is widespread concern about how this will affect the strong links in research, education ... 22 Jan 2020 -
Horizon Europe implementation: EUA calls for an efficient and flexible Model Grant Agreement
Policy input As negotiations continue on the future Horizon Europe programme, the discussion on the Model Grant Agreement is fundamental for effective and smooth implementation. Not only does the Model Grant Agreement ... 02 Dec 2019 -
The assessment of the social dimension of Higher Education. A global or a local process?
EQAF Paper The social dimension of Higher Education has never been before so much emphasized. This is because it is expected that universities will lead the resolution of the challenges that face our societies. Quality ... 26 Nov 2019 -
Achieving high-quality audit in European research
Policy input ... improve the added value of European investment in education, research and innovation. European universities manage a variety of projects, from EU funding programmes such as Horizon 2020, Erasmus+ ... 29 Aug 2019
