As a contribution to the ongoing mid-term evaluation of the Erasmus+ Programme (2014-2020), the “EUA member consultation: A contribution to the Erasmus+ mid-term review” found that the Programme has brought a number of improvements compared to its predecessors. However, the report also highlights areas for improvement, for which EUA proposes 10 recommendations for enhancing Erasmus+ in 2020 and beyond. More...

Some 40 major European organisations involved in science, including EUA, have issued an open letter to European governments and the presidents of the EU Council and Commission asking them to uphold the principles and values that underpin scientific progress and to work with the US administration to maintain a global science system based on these principles. More...

On 16 February 2017, the European Parliament adopted its report on the European Cloud Initiative. Proposed by the European Commission, the Cloud Initiative aims to strengthen Europe's position in data-driven innovation, improve its competitiveness and cohesion, and help create a Digital Single Market in Europe. More...

In their conclusions they recall the importance of education policy in fostering social inclusion and respect for diversity in the European Union and emphasise the need for a holistic approach covering all education levels. In this regard, ministers also highlighted the importance of concrete actions to address the needs of teachers facing the increasing diversity in education institutions. More...

EUA-CDE is the European voice for doctoral education, actively promoting collaboration and exchange of good practices on issues of common concern. A yearly cycle of events brings together this community of academic leaders and professionals working on doctoral education and research training in Europe. As an event host, EUA member institutions have the opportunity to welcome and learn from this community while showcasing their own work in this field. More...

In a new version, the Map continues to collect information from institutions supporting refugee students and researchers through a short survey. It now includes follow up questions to examine the impact of initiatives with the aim of identifying good practices. EUA would like to thank contributors for showcasing their commitment in welcoming refugees, and renew its call for submission of initiatives. More...

This year’s Annual Conference, hosted by the University of Bergen in Norway and scheduled for 6 and 7 April 2017, will feature the launch of a full-scale update of the Autonomy Scorecard. This exclusive EUA benchmarking tool on university autonomy will provide the backdrop for a discussion on the latest trends, challenges and future of institutional autonomy. More...

2016 was a stormy year, and the blows can be felt clearly in the university world. The dynamics of Brexit, the Trump presidency, and growing nationalism will continue to be present in the time to come.
Therefore, EUA will work to retain the strong community of Europe’s universities and enhance the role of its members as key societal actors under the motto of the Association: “Strong Universities for Europe”. More...

EUA has updated its response to the European Commission’s proposal for a directive on copyright to further underline the importance of an EU copyright reform that truly supports the needs of research, innovation and education in the digital age at universities and beyond. More...