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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 12h

📢 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/4zI2urX

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 12h

How can the ERA Act and Horizon Europe best strengthen Europe’s competitiveness? Join our event ‘Paths ahead to strengthen R&I for Europe’s competitiveness’. 📆 Date: 2 December 13.00 - 19.30 CET 📍 Location: Brussels, Belgium Register by 16 November at bit.ly/3TvffpA

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 13h

Attractive, sustainable and mobile research careers must be central to the ERA Act. Better working conditions, minimum standards for paid leave and social benefits can help make the fifth freedom a reality. Our input to the ERA Act public consultation bit.ly/3Zjq913

Promotional banner for EUA's input on the European Commission's public consultation on the ERA Act, entitled "Building an impactful European Research Area" featuring text over a background image of a glass dome structure.

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 15h

Despite many developments and efforts since the inception of automatic recognition of qualifications, the concept remains elusive and often causes confusion and questions. 📗 This briefing aims to unpack the concept, while pointing out common misinterpretations bit.ly/48o8JoF

The image is a cover of a briefing document by the European University Association (EUA) titled "Automatic recognition of qualifications: The concept and what it means for universities" by Helene Peterbauer and Michael Gaebel. The background features a blurred exterior of a university building.

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 16h

🎙️ In episode 6 of the #STAFFDEV_EU podcast series, Anneli Kalm from @TallinnTech shares the added value of transnational collaboration for teaching development and how this enables educators to manage constant change in higher education. 🎧 Listen at bit.ly/m/EUApodcast

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 17h

Universities should provide targeted training and continuous follow-up for supervisors, especially those less experienced in cross-sector collaboration in doctoral education, to help them navigating external partner requirements 📘 bit.ly/4ev3KoD

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 19h

For Lena Holmberg, Lund University, collaboration with wider society on artificial intelligence must be treated as a key part of universities’ infrastructure for creating knowledge, trust and public value. 🔗 Read her Expert Voices article at bit.ly/4ctITSj

This image features a person with long, light-colored hair and glasses, smiling and looking at the camera. In the background, there is a blurred interior setting. The text on the image reads: "Universities need to complement individual AI literacy with collaborative AI literacy: the shared capacity of universities and partners to understand, question and govern AI use in joint work." At the bottom, it includes the name "Lena Holmberg," "Lund University," and "EUA European University Association.

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 19h

What does the proposed European Innovation Act mean for universities and knowledge valorisation? 🆕 webinar 🗓️ Date: Thursday 22 October from 11.00 to 12.00 CEST. 🔗 Registration is free of charge and open to EUA members only at bit.ly/47mxhxr

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 04/10/2026

Would you like to deepen your involvement with EUA? Then join our upcoming webinar 'How to get involved in EUA: benefits for member universities'. 📅 Date: 10 December, 13.00-14.00 CET 🔗 Register at bit.ly/4iVe8tE

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 03/10/2026

Research assessment frameworks should recognise a wider range of outputs, such as collaboration with external stakeholders, knowledge transfer and societal engagement, as an indicator of research quality and relevance. #EUACDE Thematic Peer Group report bit.ly/4ev3KoD

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 02/10/2026

Nowadays, more and more innovation consists of know-how and entrepreneurial capabilities alongside and beyond patents. The European Innovation Act can help foster these transversal skills in university students and staff bit.ly/4p85etV

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 02/10/2026

🎙️ In this Sustainability Spaces EUA podcast episode, Thomas Ekman Jørgensen visits a 17th-century palace in Kraków, now home to @jagiellonskiuni.bsky.social. Here, he finds two lawyers reinventing how a university teaches sustainability across borders. 🎧 Listen at bit.ly/m/EUApodcast

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 02/10/2026

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/4xjqpLQ

The image is a poster for the STAFF-DEV final conference, co-funded by the European Union. It announces "Impactful staff development to enhance learning and teaching in European higher education" taking place in Brussels, BE on November 30, 2026. The background shows individuals working together with papers and name tags.

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 02/10/2026

Which teaching innovations actually work, and which do not? 💡 In this Expert Voices article, Elke Bosse and Antje Mansbrügge explain why evidence matters for improving learning and teaching in European higher education. Read more: bit.ly/4zOyvP5

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 02/10/2026

Staff development should be connected to and integrated within a broader ecosystem that universities develop to enhance learning and teaching. 🌐 📘 Read the #STAFFDEV_EU project’s recommendations on ‘Enhancing learning and teaching through staff development’ bit.ly/4zV9DW6

Cover of a document titled "Enhancing learning and teaching through staff development." It includes logos for STAFF DEV and the European Union, and mentions recommendations for university leadership and policy makers in the European Higher Education Area. The design features geometric shapes in soft colors.

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 02/10/2026

🌟 Reflecting on her leadership journey, @maynoothuniversity.ie President, Eeva Leinonen, describes the perseverance needed to navigate structural barriers to equality, gendered perceptions of women in senior positions within universities 🔗 bit.ly/4wKQdSb #EUAExpertVoices

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 01/10/2026

The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions is the most important European funding instrument for doctoral education. Other instruments such as @erc.europa.eu grants or @horizoneu.bsky.social pillar II projects also play an important role. 📘 #EUACDE survey report II bit.ly/4jCSpVq

Cover of a 2025 report by EUACDE titled 'Policies in doctoral education: navigating geopolitical change and technological acceleration while advancing Europe’s society and competitiveness,' featuring a blue abstract geometric background.

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 01/10/2026

EUA is inviting leadership representatives from its members and affiliates to take part in an upcoming online focus group on universities, democracy and polarisation. 🏛️ Learn more and apply by 4 October 🔗 bit.ly/3UuvxiD

This image is a flyer for a focus group hosted by the European University Association. The flyer includes a background photo of a large group of people engaging in a discussion. The text invites participation in a focus group on universities, democracy, and polarization, mentioning an online event to test a toolkit for university leadership. The deadline for participation is 4 October 2026.

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 01/10/2026

Tamara Kavytska and Viktoriia Drobotun from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv reflect on using COIL for staff development in Ukraine’s higher education sector, sharing key lessons for other universities navigating major crises. 🔗 bit.ly/46PUKaa

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 01/10/2026

EUA interviewed Professor Agnieszka Wykowska @iitalk.bsky.social on her views on responsibility, mentorship and the changes still needed to ensure that more women can pursue scientific careers.🎤 bit.ly/3MwLh0Q #EUAExpertVoices @erc.europa.eu

This image features a person with curly hair and glasses smiling. They are identified as Agnieszka Wykowska from the Italian Institute of Technology. Next to them is a quote emphasizing the importance of education and guidance for younger generations and highlighting issues faced by women researchers. Logos: EUA

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 01/10/2026

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

A hiring announcement from the European University Association. The text reads: "We are hiring Project and Policy Officer, Policy Coordination and Foresight Team. Deadline: 21 October 2026."

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 01/10/2026

14 scholarship recipients from Gaza are still waiting to reach Belgium to pursue studies or research at Belgian universities. Anne Weyembergh, from @ulbruxelles.bsky.social, looks at this case in her article of EUA’s Expert Voices. Read it at bit.ly/4hB08UC

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 01/10/2026

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 01/10/2026

EQAF 2026 will explore the dynamic relationship between quality assurance, employment and innovation. 📍 Hosted by the National Polytechnic University of Armenia 📆 18-20 November 🔗 Register at bit.ly/bl2026eqaf @eurashe.bsky.social @esuonline.bsky.social

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 01/10/2026

📢 EUA-CDE has opened a call for applications for its Steering Committee. The Steering Committee guides the preparation and implementation of the EUA-CDE work programme. More information at bit.ly/47t5xHs ⏳ Deadline to apply: 30 November

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 30/09/2026

🎓 The European Approach can help simplify quality assurance of joint programmes across countries through a single recognised procedure. Join our webinar with @eqar.bsky.social to learn more. 📅 12 October, 16.00 CEST 🔗 For EUA members only bit.ly/4A4CIhJ

Promotional image for a joint EUA-EQAR webinar. The text on the right reads: "WEBINAR," with logos for EUA and EQAR, and the title "Quality assurance of joint programmes: what does the ‘European Approach’ mean for universities?" The date and time are "12 October 2026 | 16.00 CEST.

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 30/09/2026

Strengthening transnational staff development is an investment in people that pays off in terms of institutional innovation and global connectivity, but also in learning and teaching. bit.ly/4sWwlZJ #STAFFDEV_EU #EUALearnTeach

The image is a report cover titled "Staff development and transnational collaboration," part of the "LEARNING & TEACHING PAPER #29" series by the European University Association (EUA). It includes the logos of STAFF DEV and Co-funded by the European Union. On the left, three people are discussing documents at a table.

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 30/09/2026

How can Europe 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. 🕹️ Read more in this #EUAExpertVoices article bit.ly/4eUMAlO

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 30/09/2026

Staff development can be a powerful driver of quality, innovation and equity in higher education learning & teaching, when supported strategically and sustainably. New publication shares policy recommendations from the EU co-funded #STAFFDEV_EU project. 🔗 bit.ly/4zV9DW6

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 30/09/2026

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 30/09/2026

What steps can European universities take on automatic recognition? 📊 Support a better evidence base 📜 Implement the Council of the EU’s 2018 Recommendation ⚖️ Explore the potential benefits and threats brought by technological advances 📗 bit.ly/48o8JoF

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 30/09/2026

"It must pay off for academics to actually engage in learning and teaching activities, and if they do a good job, they should be recognised for that." Bjørn Stensaker from the University of Oslo is the guest on this #STAFFDEV_EU podcast episode. 🎧 bit.ly/m/EUApodcast @uio.no

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 29/09/2026

Can university innovation support both competitiveness and sustainability? For Robert Brummer, inter-disciplinary and inter-sectoral public-private partnerships exemplify how disruptive R&I can benefit our planet, economy and society 🔗 bit.ly/4t6NPU3 #EUAExpertVoices

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 29/09/2026

It is time to move beyond an excessively binary model (alliance or non-alliance) towards a diverse ecosystem of transnational cooperation formats that better reflects institutional diversity, strategic purpose and financial capacity. 🔗 Read EUA's briefing bit.ly/4rkqufZ

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 29/09/2026

What does it take to turn climate anxiety into collective action? 🌱 In episode 3 of our 'Sustainability Spaces' podcast, Thomas Jørgensen visits @unituebingen.bsky.social’s student activism square with Leonie Schwarz and Chiara Gehring. 🎧 Listen: bit.ly/m/EUApodcast

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 29/09/2026

Universities are often the anchor institutions of regional innovation ecosystems and should therefore be recognised in the European Innovation Act not only as knowledge producers but also as long-term ecosystem builders: bit.ly/4p85etV

European University Association banner with the text: 'Policy Input: A European Innovation Act that builds a truly European innovation culture.' Abstract architectural design in the background.

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 28/09/2026

This year's EQAF theme is “Quality assurance for skills, entrepreneurship and innovation: Partnering with the world of work” 📍 Hosted by the National Polytechnic University of Armenia 📆 18-20 November 🔗 Registrations are open at bit.ly/bl2026eqaf @eurashe.bsky.social @esuonline.bsky.social

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 28/09/2026

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 28/09/2026

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. Read his article at bit.ly/4xLQmDS

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 28/09/2026

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/47gNtAT #EUALearnTeach #STAFFDEV_EU

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 27/09/2026

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/3Zjq913

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 26/09/2026

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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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 25/09/2026

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/4qh9lmo

Promotional image for EUA report 'Adopting AI that serves the needs and values of universities Final report of the EUA Task-and-Finish Group on Artificial Intelligence' featuring a background image of people collaborating.

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 25/09/2026

From climate anxiety to collective action 🌱 Episode 3 of Sustainability Spaces takes us to @unituebingen.bsky.social, where student activism comes alive through posters, workshops, meetings, and a student climate editorial team. 🎧 Listen: bit.ly/m/EUApodcast

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 25/09/2026

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/bl_EUAFF26

The image is a promotional graphic for the 2026 EUA Funding Forum. It provides event details: "A university of value," held on 16 October 2026 at 09:00 CET, and the hashtag #EUAFf26. It highlights Plenary III titled "University funding: international benchmarking," featuring speakers: Enora Bennetot Pruvot from the European University Association, Simon Roy from OECD, Alex Usher from Higher Education Strategy Associates, and Franziska Sophia Knogler from the European Students' Union. Logos for BRNO University of Technology and EUA are at the bottom.

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 25/09/2026

EUA’s 2025 survey report shows that European universities have become increasingly strategic about #sustainability and greening, moving towards institutional policies, more strategic and mainstreamed approaches, and increasing dedicated leadership portfolios 🌱📊 bit.ly/48yIEDT #highereducation

Chart from EUA's survey report on sustainability and greening in European higher education. A segmented donut chart displays responses to the question: "Does your institution have a strategy or a similar document that refers to sustainability and/or greening explicitly?" 50% answered "Yes, as part of the overarching institutional strategy," 31% said "Yes, as part of a specific strategy for sustainable development," 11% indicated "No, but faculties have their own strategies," and roughly 8% responded "No, but this is currently under preparation, or No" The color coding is accompanied by a key on the right.

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 25/09/2026

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/4zV9DW6

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 25/09/2026

📥 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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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 24/09/2026

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 24/09/2026

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/4baZXeq

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