European University Association (EUA), is the representative organisation of Europe's universities with over 900 members and affiliates. #HigherEducation

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🇪🇺 On 26 June, EU member states agreed to the Council of the EU's negotiating position, or ‘partial general approach’, on the legislative proposals for the next Horizon Europe programme. What are the main takeaways for universities? 🏛️ EUA's analysis bit.ly/4wb6HBF
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As the Trump administration’s vision for research looks to let AI guide tech development and retain supremacy, the EU must present an alternative vision based on values of cooperation, human curiosity, openness & global commitment, writes Thomas Jørgensen: bit.ly/4iRUxuk
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Staff development in teaching boosts student learning by challenging learning and teaching cultures in higher education - supporting future-ready, innovative and adaptable teaching. 🔗 bit.ly/47e448u #EUALearnTeach #STAFFDEV_EU
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To better align R&I policies and priorities across Europe, ERA Act coordination mechanisms should take into consideration existing processes such as the EU Semester and other bodies (e.g. Horizon Europe governance structures). bit.ly/4a0mjyB
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Learn about EUA’s work throughout 2025 to pursue effective advocacy, horizon scanning, European solidarity and enhanced performance on behalf of our members. 📖 Download the 2025 Annual Report bit.ly/4tiGeRm
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By building mechanisms for participatory dialogue and decision making, universities can equip themselves to determine where AI can support everyday practices, where it has transformative potential, and where it may carry disproportionate risk. bit.ly/4a4Mwfw
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From climate anxiety to collective action 🌱 Episode 3 of Sustainability Spaces takes us to the University of Tübingen, where student activism comes alive through posters, workshops, meetings, and a student climate editorial team. 🎧 Listen: bit.ly/m/EUApodcast
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What do the latest international studies tell us about university funding? 📊 At #EUAFF26, a plenary on “University funding: international benchmarking” brings together EUA, OECD, HESA Canada and ESU for a global round-up of evidence and perspectives. 🔗 bit.ly/x_EUAFF26
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EUA’s 2025 survey report shows that European universities have become increasingly strategic about sustainability & greening, moving towards institutional policies, more strategic & mainstreamed approaches and increasing dedicated leadership portfolios 🌱 bit.ly/44ukacv
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Universities should support and encourage inclusion and equity in staff participation and engagement in professional development as part of their broader commitment to ensuring quality learning & teaching. 📙 #STAFFDEV_EU project recommendations bit.ly/4iGWNEp
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📥 Our September newsletter is now in your mailbox. In this issue, you can read about: ☑️ the #STAFFDEV_EU conference and recommendations; ☑️ how to apply to host a flagship EUA event in 2028; and more! Read this issue: bit.ly/4AEaY3V Subscribe: bit.ly/3DdZ18o
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How can European universities best design and organise staff development activities to improve learning and teaching? 💡 🎓 Join the #STAFFDEV_EU final conference to exchange with policy makers and higher education professionals. 📆 30 Nov, Brussels 🔗 bit.ly/3UDUmsw
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To spark greater interest in quality teaching and staff development for teaching, a university needs to recognise teaching as an integral part of the academic profession, on a par with research. 📗 #EUALearnTeach TPG report as part of #STAFFDEV_EU project bit.ly/4rywEsx
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🎓 🏛️ EUA has been selected for @EUErasmusPlus funding to establish a European University Leadership Academy, which will develop a broad framework for leadership development across the sector and expand opportunities for university leaders across Europe bit.ly/4hbqhJI
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Universities need a strategic approach to doctoral collaboration with societal actors, especially for collaborative doctorates. Key factors include choosing focus areas and partners aligned with the university’s research profile, strengths and priorities. bit.ly/4vgzy7T
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🎙️ In this Sustainability Spaces EUA podcast episode, Thomas Ekman Jørgensen visits a 17th-century palace in Kraków, now home to @JagiellonskiUni. Here, he finds two lawyers reinventing how a university teaches sustainability across borders. 🎧 Listen at bit.ly/m/EUApodcast
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EQAF 2026 will discuss how quality assurance can ensure that higher education enables graduates to develop the knowledge, skills and competences needed to navigate labour markets, while also fostering innovation & entrepreneurial mindsets. 🔗 Register at bit.ly/x2026eqaf
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The ERA Act is an important opportunity to further progress on parts of the #EUResearchArea and achieve the fifth freedom, enabling the free circulation of research, scientific knowledge and technology. EUA input to the public consultation on the ERA ACT: bit.ly/4a0mjyB
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📢 Apply now to host the 2028 European Learning & Teaching Forum #EUALearnTeach or the 2028 EUA Funding Forum #EUAFF28 EUA is inviting applications from member universities to host these two major events in 2028. ⏲️ Deadline: 15 November 🔗 bit.ly/4ixNHK6
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Do graduate outcomes reflect universities’ work on sustainability? 📝 #EUAExpertVoices article by Kai Mühleck, senior researcher at the German Centre for Higher Education Research and Science Studies (DZHW). 🔗 Read it at bit.ly/4weNxfh
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Registrations are open for #EUAFF26 📢 Join us at @vutvbrne to discover the latest trends and research, connect with peers and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of higher education. 💶 🗓️ 14 - 16 October 🔗 bit.ly/4tlKkru
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