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

Brussels, BE & Geneva, CH
Joined May 2011
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The Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026 presented on 10 October a revised proposal outlining member states’ position on the EU's next long-term budget (2028-2034). What does this proposal change for Horizon Europe and Erasmus+? 🔗 bit.ly/4yLkikT
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What is competitiveness? And what is the role of higher education? This briefing offers a digest of recent policy initiatives that are relevant to the recognition of professional qualification in the context of EU competitiveness policies. 🔗 bit.ly/41lnlBn
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Benchmark your university's recognition procedures and processes against required and good practice. 🎓 Discover the updated self-assessment tool, produced as part of the @EUErasmusPlus co-funded ‘Automatic Recognition in the EEA 2030’ (AR2030) project 📜 bit.ly/4usjEG2
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The current European-level policy emphasis on automatic recognition of qualification is an opportunity for the university sector to consider its recognition processes and practices, and try to enhance them. EUA briefing 📗 bit.ly/3PYNl39
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As UK universities look forward to renewed opportunities to work with partners in Europe on shared challenges, @UUKIntl Jamie Arrowsmith highlights the importance of a long-term certainty on the UK’s association for the next Erasmus+ programme from 2028.🔗 bit.ly/4gFDlae
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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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To properly address R&I investment across Europe, both the EU and national governments must increase funding. To make the most of these investments, the ERA Act should encourage and support reforms of national R&I systems. bit.ly/4a0mjyB
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Do gender-balanced university leadership teams produce better and more sustainable outcomes? For Anne Lequy, the answer is an emphatic yes, and leadership development that supports diversity is a vital strategic investment. 🔗 Expert Voices article bit.ly/4zH4r7S
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Today’s academic profession is challenging. So why do we still hire, assess and reward academics as if excellent research output and adequate teaching skills is all that matters? #EUAExpertVoices article by Karen Vandevelde, from the University of Antwerp bit.ly/47XdG7S
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EUA is hiring a Project & Policy Officer for its Policy Coordination and Foresight Team. 📝 Permanent, full-time (38h/w) contract 📍 In Brussels ⌚ Deadline: 21 October 🔗 Learn more and apply, or send this to someone you think would be a good fit, at bit.ly/3TyXOV6
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Registrations for a 3-part capacity-building workshop series as part of the @Erasmus+ co-funded AUREA project are open until 29 October. Register at bit.ly/4zoSbbi
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Rooted in human values and guided by their core missions, universities are well positioned to embrace new technologies responsibly and should take a deliberate approach to AI adoption, rather than blindly pursuing efficiency and productivity bit.ly/4a4Mwfw
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For Iris Uribesalgo, EU-LIFE, learning from the process, leaders taking ownership and building institutional capacity are key to shaping meaningful and sustainable change in assessment practices. Read her #EUAExpertVoices article bit.ly/4uxHrFX
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Green rankings have had a real positive impact on universities, but a major agency’s recent change in model may signal a worrying shift towards further commercialisation, writes @HRK_aktuell's Sarah Spiegel. 🔗 Read this #EUAExpertVoices article bit.ly/4sqpjvZ
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Our 2026 Funding Forum has come to an end. Thank you to all participants, speakers, organisers and volunteers for helping us make #EUA2026AC a success. Read a summary of day 2 on our LinkedIn page at bit.ly/4zz4sd4 @vut_cz
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A new report from EUA's 2025 Thematic Peer Group explores the conditions that support universities in offering effective staff development for enhancing collaboration across borders. 📘 bit.ly/4sWwlZJ #STAFFDEV_EU #EUALearnTeach
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Learn how to identify actionable areas for improvement of recognition practice at your higher education institution. 🎓 📜 Discover the updated self-assessment tool, produced as part of the Erasmus+ funded AR2030 project bit.ly/4usjEG2
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📌 Závěrečné plénum EUA Funding Forum 2026 patřilo univerzitním aliancím. Rektoři z Bergenu a TU Wien spolu se zástupkyní Evropské komise diskutovali, jak zajistit jejich udržitelné financování a jakou přidanou hodnotu přinášejí. #EUAFF26 @euatweets
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The final round of breakout sessions covered a wide range of topics, from fundraising and philanthropy to the real costs of student mobility and the reform of Ukraine's higher education system. The closing plenary on university alliances is now underway. #EUAFF26
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Mercedes Torres y María del Pilar Díaz Espejo Saavedra representan a @LoyolaAnd en el EUA Funding Forum 2026 @euatweets en Brno: un espacio de debate sobre financiación de la investigación y el valor social de las universidades. eua.eu/events/eua-events/202…
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Final plenary session #EUAFF26 'Alliances & partnerships: from financial assemblage to strategy' With: - Ioana Dewandeler, @EU_Commission - Margareth Hagen, University of Bergen - Jens Schneider, TU Wien
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