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The Voice of Europe’s Universities

The Voice of Europe’s Universities

The European University Association (EUA) is the collective voice of the universities of Europe, institutions that have shaped our world for a millennium. For over two decades, EUA has played a key role in building university communities across the whole of Europe and creating a coherent system for European higher education and research. EUA is a community of over 900 members and affiliates. It represents universities and national rectors’ conferences in 48 European countries, as well as affiliated organisations and networks based both in and beyond Europe.

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EUA news30 Oct 2025
In memory of Stephane Berghmans

It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of the passing of Stephane Berghmans, former Director for Research and Innovation at the European University Association

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EUA news20 Oct 2025
European Affordable Housing Plan must address the impact of housing insecurity on higher education

Students and early-career researchers, as well as university staff, especially those from underrepresented or economically disadvantaged backgrounds, are increasingly affected by housing shortages and rising rents across Europe

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EUA news08 Oct 2025
Universities urge negotiators to swiftly agree to UK Erasmus+ association

The European family of universities is pleased to see that negotiations on the United Kingdom’s association to Erasmus+ are advancing

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EUA news03 Oct 2025
The EU’s Innovation Act can address hurdles to innovation and boost Europe’s competitiveness

On 3 October, the European University Association (EUA) responded to the European Commission’s call for evidence on the future European Innovation Act

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EUA news02 Oct 2025
Rector of the University of Agder, Sunniva Whittaker, elected to the EUA Board

The European University Association is pleased to announce that Sunniva Whittaker, rector of the University of Agder, Norway, has been elected to the EUA Board

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EUA news12 Sep 2025
EUA’s recommendations to increase the European Research Area’s impact and achieve the fifth freedom

On 10 September, the European University Association (EUA) responded to the European Commission’s call for evidence on the future European Research Area Act (ERA Act)

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EUA events
2025 European Quality Assurance Forum
QA in times of crises – Ensuring stability, autonomy and international cooperation in higher education

12 - 14 Nov 2025
On-site
    Corvinus University Of Budapest, Hungary
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EUA events
Creating and enhancing a culture of quality
EUA webinar series: Making internal QA work for institutional growth (I)

24 Nov 2025
Online
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EUA events
EUA webinar for prospective members

25 Nov 2025
Online
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EUA events
The connection between internal and external reviews
EUA webinar series: Making internal QA work for institutional growth (II)

27 Nov 2025
Online
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EUA events
The role of stakeholders in internal quality assurance
EUA webinar series: Making internal QA work for institutional growth (III)

05 Dec 2025
Online
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EUA events
Technological innovation – universities’ role and dilemmas in sustainability
Spotlight on Sustainability webinar series (IV)

09 Dec 2025
Online
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29 Oct 2025
Reports
Universities and competitiveness
A big picture view on the EU’s new policy paradigm and the implications for universities

Universities and competitiveness

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29 Sep 2025
Policy Inputs
Horizon Europe 2028-2034
EUA analysis of the European Commission’s proposal

Horizon Europe 2028-2034

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17 Sep 2025
Reports
Expanding opportunities in Europe for researchers at risk
Inspireurope+ recommendations (2025 update)

Expanding opportunities in Europe for researchers at risk

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09 Jul 2025
Briefings
Participation in institutional governance
Evolving models of university governance II

Participation in institutional governance

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03 Jul 2025
Briefings
What does the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive mean for universities?

What does the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive mean for universities?

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06 Jun 2025
Reports
Doctoral education in Europe today: enhanced structures and practices for the European knowledge society
2025 EUA-CDE survey report (I)

Doctoral education in Europe today: enhanced structures and practices for the European knowledge society

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Expert Voices

Reforming academic career assessment is about much more than quantitative versus qualitative

Due to the current dominance of metric-based approaches to assessing academic staff, false incentives have proliferated. Sybille Hinze explains why, and looks for a better approach.

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Sybille Hinze
Sybille Hinze (Berlin University Alliance)

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Leading green university transformation – from solar panels to sustainable mindsets

For Sargis Asatryants, a local, values-based approach to sustainability rooted in education, research and institutional identity is needed to train the next generation of innovators in sustainable transformation.

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Sargis Asatryants
Sargis Asatryants (National Polytechnic University of Armenia)

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As the largest association of higher education institutions in Europe, EUA is the sector’s platform for horizon scanning, strategizing, communicating with policy makers and shaping public discourse.
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