Our societies are changing. In Europe, increased migration has contributed to more cultural diversity – and more awareness on the topic. Social diversity and inequality are hotly debated in the wake of the financial crisis and they are closely related to globalisation and a rapidly-changing labour markets. Moreover, the last decade has seen an increase in awareness and recognition of sexual and gender diversity.
In this context, inclusiveness has become a strategic question for a number of universities, impacting learning and teaching, research and institutional cultures. Many have taken action to find new ways to enable people from traditionally less-represented backgrounds to find their place in higher education.
EUA is working to ensure that universities across Europe have a platform to share their approaches and strategies. The Association facilitates an ongoing European-wide discussion on the topic, fostering peer-learning activities and supporting members in understanding how diversity, equity and inclusiveness can be embedded into higher education, research and university management.
EUA also uses its findings in relevant policy debates, for instance in the Bologna Process or its activities related to the Sustainable Development Goals.
The Association also focuses on this topic through the “Higher Education Supporting Refugees in Europe” (inHERE) project and the “Refugees Welcome Map”. EUA is also active in monitoring gender equality, especially in university leadership. These topics are also present in the Association’s work in promoting universities and values.
EU Commissioner Mariya Gabriel, during the European Research and Innovation Days in September 2020, stated that excellence and inclusiveness are two sides of the same coin in the new European Research Area (ERA). EUA welcomes the European Commission’s Communication “A new ERA for Research and Innovation” released on 30 September 2020 as a starting point to making this ambition a reality.
The European Commission has launched a new survey in view of the co-creation of a “Manifesto for gender-inclusive STE(A)M education and careers”. The survey is also in line with the ambition under the European Strategy for Universities to strengthen women and girl’s participation in STEM...
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read moreThis past September, U-Multirank launched the second edition of its analysis on gender balance in higher education. While gender inequality has been a major dimension of inequality in higher education, data from the latest U-Multirank edition confirm that still today there are strong gender...
view moreHosted on Thursday 22 September, the webinar “Inclusive Higher Digital Education: The way forward”, will be an opportunity to learn about practical tools that can promote the accessibility of digital education. The webinar is organised within the framework of the “Inclusive University Digital...
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read moreThe UNI(di)VERSITY project is organising a Staff Training Week on “Strategies for inclusion of refugees and migrants in European Universities” which will take place on 7-10 June 2022 at Sapienza University of Rome, Italy. The Staff Training week will provide participants with a set of...
view moreThe final dissemination webinar of the ARENA – Refugees and Recognition (Toolkit 3) project will be held online on May 4, 2022 at 12:00-15:00 (CET). Sharing the experiences of universities, NARICs and refugee students themselves, the event aims to raise awareness on how higher education...
view moreThe next InSPIREurope Southeast Europe Regional Outreach Workshop will be held on 31 March 2022 at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece. This workshop will bring together academics, HEI representatives, NGOs, national/EU representatives, representatives of...
view moreInternational Women’s Day provides an opportunity to reflect on the gender disparities in university leadership. This article, presenting the latest data and trends in female leadership in EUA member universities in 48 countries*, is part of EUA’s contribution to this important debate. More...
view moreIn November and December 2021, multiplier events will be hosted by Sapienza University of Rome in Italy, and by the Fundació Solidaritat UB in Spain, to present the results of UNI(di)VERSITY first output and the upcoming project activities. EUA is a partner of this project. UNI(di)VERSITY...
view moreThe inclusion and integration of migrants is an important social and economic investment, and...
read moreThe members of the Erasmus+ project ‘Inclusive University Digital Education’ (InclUDE) have launched a call for survey respondents on the topic of accessibility tools for online learning. The InclUDE project group is composed of the University of Wolverhampton, University of Klagenfurt,...
view moreThe Alexander von Humboldt Foundation opened the applications period for the 10th call of the Philipp Schwartz Initiative. The Philipp Schwartz Initiative allows researchers who are no longer able to work in their own countries because they are threatened or persecuted to continue their...
view moreGreek higher education institutions are taking a step further to defend academic freedom and the rights of scholars worldwide. The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the international Scholars at Risk network (SAR), aimed at enhancing their...
view moreScholars at Risk (SAR) is pleased to announce a call for applications for remote research fellowships for early career researchers studying, writing and/or teaching on academic freedom and/or related higher education values, made possible by the generous support and partnership of the Andrew W....
view moreThe Education Department of the Council of Europe launched the application period for Best Practice Programme in Promoting Academic Integrity during Covid-19, open until 20 August. The Best Practice Programme in Promoting Academic Integrity is in line with the ETINED mission, specifically...
view moreEUROSTUDENT organises the EUROSTUDENT VII final conference online on 18 and 19 May 2021. Registrations are now open and free of charge. The conference serves to showcase and discuss the results and insights achieved through EUROSTUDENT by bringing together the involved stakeholders,...
view moreNESET, the Network of Experts working on the Social dimension of Education and Training, has published the report “The impact of COVID-19 on higher education: a review of emerging evidence”. The report provides a synthesis of the emerging evidence on what impact Covid-19 has on three specific...
view moreThe German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers the scholarship programme “Hilde Domin Programme” to support students and doctoral candidates from across the globe who are at risk of being formally or de facto denied educational or other rights in their country of origin. The application portal...
view moreThe Welsh Government announced the new International Learning Exchange programme following the UK Government’s decision to withdraw from the Erasmus+ scheme for the 2021 – 2027 period. The new programme will offer opportunities to learners, young people, educators, and staff from the 2022/2023...
view moreSustainable learning and teaching was at the centre of the 2020 EUA Learning & Teaching Thematic Peer Groups, which have wrapped up their cycle of work. Focusing specific issues under this broader topic, the groups have released their reports covering: Approaches in learning and teaching...
view moreThe UK Mission to the EU, the League of European Research Universities (LERU) and the European University Association (EUA) organise the webinar “From Diversity STEMs Success: Promoting Gamechangers in Research and Innovation” on 23 March from 11:00 to 12:00 CEST. As part of the UK G7...
view moreThe Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT) organises a series of five webinars as part of the Erasmus+ supported ARENA (Refugees and Recognition – Toolkit 3) project. The webinars will present refugees country briefings for Yemen, Sudan, Palestine, Burundi and...
view moreInternational Women’s Day, celebrated on 8 March, is an opportunity that EUA has been seizing every year to further raise awareness on gender disparities in universities. In 2021, again, the Association contributes to this important discussion by presenting the latest data on female leadership...
view moreThe 2020 EUA Learning & Teaching Thematic Peer Group on “Approaches in learning and teaching...
read moreThe growing participation of women in higher education is not yet reflected in university...
read moreThe emotional health of students in Europe is receiving increased attention. Here, Valérie Van...
read moreAll universities need more autonomy to be innovative, not only those engaged in the European...
read moreTo increase student engagement and better prepare graduates for the realities of work,...
read moreStudents from disadvantaged and marginalised backgrounds still struggle to participate in higher...
read moreThe Covid-19 pandemic presents new challenges for inclusive teaching. This article shares the...
read moreThe Bologna Follow-up Group has developed a new strategic document that defines ten principles and...
read moreThe coronavirus pandemic demonstrates the renewed importance of universities’ civic engagement,...
read moreRefugees bring with them skills, qualifications and experience – including in the medical field....
read moreDiversity is, as much as excellence, the strength of our universities. Mathieu Schneider from the...
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read moreThe Erasmus+ Programme prescribes affirmative action in favour of disadvantaged students....
read moreInternationalisation of the learning experience within higher education is becoming progressively...
read moreAs societies transform, diversity is becoming a key concern for higher education institutions...
read moreWhile more women are making their way to the highest levels of academic leadership in Europe, the...
read moreResearch and innovation benefit from diversity in all respects. As Lokesh Joshi of the National...
read moreIn 2019, we are celebrating the 20th anniversary of EU activities to advance gender equality in...
read moreAccess to education holds great potential for refugees, especially women. Dr Sezer Ş. Komsuoğlu of...
read moreAs the world grapples with the future of the United Nations migration pact, Europe’s higher...
read moreThe European Commission’s Erasmus+ mid-term review must consider how to harness the potential of...
read moreIn advance of International Women's Day, EUA organised a webinar dedicated to the dynamic role that women are increasingly playing in the leadership of higher...
Read moreThe European University Association (EUA) and the European University Continuing Education Network (EUCEN) supported by the European Students’ Union...
Read moreRecording of the webinar is available on the EUA YouTube Channel. On 28 May 2019, at 14:00 CEST, EUA hosted a webinar on the launch of the study report...
Read moreEUA organised a focus group on “Universities’ Strategies and Practices towards Diversity and Inclusiveness” on 24 November 2017. The event was hosted by the...
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