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Since 2001, the European University Association has supported our members in their essential role in fostering societal cohesion and development – both as a strong advocate and as a platform for peer exchange. The latest News Events Publications Get involved EUA news 14 Jul 2026 First European Universities alliance completes EUA‑IEP evaluation The European University Association’s Institutional Evaluation Programme (EUA‑IEP) has published the report of its evaluation of the INGENIUM alliance, marking a milestone in the implementation of EUA‑IEP’s new offer for European Universities alliances Read more about First European Universities alliance completes EUA... EUA news 02 Jul 2026 Digital Single Market Directive: Harmonised EU approach needed to ensure public access to scientific discoveries A decade after its first contribution to modernising the European copyright framework, the European University Association continues to advocate for exemptions that can ensure a just scholarly publishing system Read more about Digital Single Market Directive: Harmonised EU app... EUA news 29 Jun 2026 Research community calls on EU leaders to preserve MSCA’s core research mission and bottom-up nature In a joint statement, research and higher education organisations call on European leaders to preserve the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) as a research programme in the 2028-2034 Horizon Europe programme Read more about Research community calls on EU leaders to preserve... EUA news 26 Jun 2026 EU member states set out Horizon Europe negotiating position: what are the main takeaways for universities? 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 (2028-2034) Read more about EU member states set out Horizon Europe negotiatin... EUA news 15 Jun 2026 MFF: EU member states must match competitiveness ambitions with investment in Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe The Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU has published a proposal regarding member states’ position on the EU’s next long-term budget, including the next Horizon Europe and Erasmus+ programmes Read more about MFF: EU member states must match competitiveness a... EUA news 02 Jun 2026 European Parliament’s position on Erasmus+: higher education sector welcomes positive steps, calls for adequate budget for education and training The next Erasmus+ programme must be equipped with the budget, governance and predictability needed to continue delivering for learners, staff, institutions and society Read more about European Parliament’s position on Erasmus+: high... All news EUA events Investing in what makes Europe strong: Research and innovation in the next EU budget 09 Sep 2026 On-site University Foundation, Rue D’Egmont 11, Brussels, Belgium Read more about Investing in what makes Europe strong: Research an... EUA events Connecting staff development in learning and teaching with academic careers STAFF-DEV Masterclass 4 29 Sep 2026 On-site European University Association, Brussels, Belgium Read more about Connecting staff development in learning and teach... EUA events 2026 EUA Funding Forum A university of value 14 - 16 Oct 2026 On-site Brno University Of Technology, Brno, Czechia Read more about 2026 EUA Funding Forum... EUA events EUA 25th Anniversary 29 Oct 2026 On-site Brussels, Belgium Read more about EUA 25th Anniversary... EUA events 2026 European Quality Assurance Forum Quality assurance for skills, entrepreneurship and innovation: Partnering with the world of work 18 - 20 Nov 2026 On-site National Polytechnic University Of Armenia, Yerevan, Armenia Read more about 2026 European Quality Assurance Forum... EUA events Enhancing learning and teaching through impactful staff development STAFF-DEV final conference 30 Nov 2026 On-site Maison Des Associations Internationales, Rue Washington 40, 1050 Brussels, Belgium Read more about Enhancing learning and teaching through impactful ... 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All publications Get involved Call for participation: 2026-2028 Thematic Peer Group on ‘Reforming academic careers in practice Deadline: 04 Sep 2026 The European University Association is currently looking for members to take part in a new Thematic Peer Group on ‘Reforming academic careers in practice’ Read more about Call for participation: 2026-2028 Thematic Peer Gr... All Get involved Featured EUA Strategic Plan Read more about Featured EUA Strategic Plan Expert Voices UK association to Erasmus+: a welcome step for higher education cooperation As UK universities look forward to renewed opportunities to work with partners across Europe on shared challenges around skills, innovation, inclusion and global competitiveness, Jamie Arrowsmith highlights the importance of a long-term certainty on the UK’s association for the next Erasmus+ programme from 2028. Author Jamie Arrowsmith (Universities UK International) Read the article UK association to Erasmus+: a welcome step for higher education cooperation How Europe can use gaming to open doors to education and work A Norwegian programme makes academic esports the entry point for young people who are looking for education, employment and training, showing how universities, policy makers and businesses can make video games an invaluable tool for re-engagement and help achieve key EU youth and jobs goals. 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