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- 19 January
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European Commission presents higher education package: coherent narrative, new momentum
On 18 January 2022, the European Commission launched a new higher education package, including a...
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- 13 December
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AUN, EUA and IAU call for continuation and enhancement of ASEM Education Process
On the occasion of the 8th Meeting of Asia-Europe (ASEM) Ministers of Education, the ASEAN...
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- 10 December
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Association of Switzerland to Horizon Europe and Erasmus+: Safeguarding our common opportunities
The current standstill in the association of Switzerland to the Horizon Europe and Erasmus+...
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Call for participation in the 2022 Learning & Teaching Thematic Peer Groups
Deadline: 28 January 2022The call for participation in the 2022 Learning & Teaching Thematic Peer Groups is now open for EUA member institutions. The current call addresses issues that emerged as particularly pertinent during the first year of the Covid-19 crisis.
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Call for participation: NEWLEAD focus groups for university leaders
Deadline: 31 January 2022The call for participation in the NEWLEAD focus groups on leadership development and institutional transformation in higher education is now open to senior leaders at European higher education institutions. The deadline is 31 January 2022.
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Call for applications: EUA Institutional Evaluation Programme (IEP) pool
Deadline: 11 February 2022IEP is seeking eight to ten current or former senior university leaders to join its pool of experts.
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Call for applications for the EUA-CDE Steering Committee
Deadline: 17 April 2022The EUA Council for Doctoral Education (EUA-CDE) has opened a call for applications for its Steering Committee.
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Publications
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This report specifically presents the findings on Open Access from EUA’s 2020-2021 Open Science Survey.
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Given their education, research and societal missions, universities are important actors in the transition towards carbon neutrality, sustainable societies and economies. They are well placed to play a key role in achieving the objectives of the UN SDGs, the Agenda 2030 and the European Green Deal.
Expert voices
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20 January 2022
Providing micro-credentials: the important role of higher education institutions
Micro-credentials are expected to widen participation in higher education by supporting inclusion and facilitating access to education. They are also expected to close the skills gaps in the labour market. EUA experts Elena Cirlan and Maria Kelo elaborate on the important role of higher education institutions in providing micro-credentials, highlighting that learners must be at the centre of their development.
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20 January 2022
Beyond snapshots of student performance: How to promote institutional assessment literacy
Current assessment practices do not reflect what students know, understand and what they can do. A new assessment literacy that emphasises evidence-based instruction and self-regulation in student learning should be promoted among the members of the academic community. Learning and teaching centres should play a crucial role in this transformative process.
Member and partner news
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20 January 2022
Mitigating foreign interference in research and innovation: a toolkit from the European Commission
The European Commission has recently released a toolkit on how to mitigate foreign interference in research and innovation. The publication is co-created with Member States and R&I stakeholders, contributing to the European Research Area Policy Agenda action on academic freedom.
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19 January 2022
Call for applications: the Philipp Schwartz Initiative for supporting scholars at risk
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation has launched the 11th call of applications of the Philipp Schwartz Initiative. German universities, universities of applied sciences and other research institutions can apply for funding until 4 March 2022.
