Universities of the future
Universities across Europe are undergoing constant transformation. As part of society, they share and influence wide-ranging changes in our world. Over the past decade, many have experienced profound institutional- and system-level reforms, and they continue to change as challenges evolve and new opportunities arise. Major drivers for change are concerns over sustainability, the future of our planet, societies and the economy, changing demography, scientific and technological developments, such as digitalisation, as well as a changing geopolitical context.
The quest for renewal and transformation is present at various levels, institutional, societal and political, and the coronavirus crisis is accelerating certain aspects of these developments.
At the European level, political interest in universities has increased in recent years and EUA has been a major player in the debate. This started with the European Universities Initiative in 2017-2018, which put universities and higher education high on the European agenda with a focus on the development of transnational university alliances as an important cornerstone of a future European Education Area. More recently, a much broader debate on the future of universities has emerged and EUA is active more than ever in looking towards the institutional transformation needed to develop towards shared goals, such as innovative learning and teaching, Open Science and Open Access.
As the university sector takes ownership of this debate, EUA has developed its own vision about what Europe's universities should look like in 2030.
Positions
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04 Feb 2021
Universities without walls – A vision for 2030
This seminal document is the result of extensive consultations and deliberations with EUA members and partners over a six-month period in 2020. It sets out a vision of resilient and effective universities, serving Europe’s societies towards a better future.
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25 Jun 2020
Europe’s Universities Shaping the Future
EUA Strategic Plan
The need for strong universities has never been greater in addressing societal challenges. The Covid-19 pandemic, climate change, resource scarcity, ageing populations, migration and managing artificial intelligence are among the many examples of areas where universities have a major impact.
Resources
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Pathways to the future
Report
22 Sep 2021This publication focuses on geopolitical changes, digitalisation and artificial intelligence, as...
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Greening in European higher education institutions
Report
16 Sep 2021Higher education institutions are key actors in the transition towards carbon neutrality and...
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Towards an EU strategy in support of universities
Policy input
30 Jun 2021This EUA policy input aims to inform the development of the European Commission’s upcoming...
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Magna Charta Universitatum anniversary and signature of MCU2020, 16 – 17 June
Partners news
20 May 2021The Magna Charta Observatory (MCO) will celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the Magna Charta Universitatum on 16 and 17 June, and will launch the new Magna Charta, the MCU2020, which makes the charter more global and more in line with today's world. EUA Secretary General Amanda Crowfoot will be...
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WUEB 2030 Strategy report
Partners news
19 May 2021EUA member in Poland, Wroclaw University of Economics and Business (WUEB), published its 2030 Strategy report outlining the circumstances that explain the university’s understanding of the future functioning of WUEB, its vision and mission, strategic priorities, and the iterative mechanism of...
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(SK) Univerzity bez múrov - vízia do roku 2030
Report
11 Mar 2021Tento kľúčový dokument je výsledkom rozsiahlych konzultácií a rokovaní s členmi a partnermi EUA...
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E³UDRES² conference: “Towards Future Universities for Smart and Sustainable...
Partners news
11 Mar 2021The European University Alliance E³UDRES² (Engaged and Entrepreneurial European University as Driver for European Smart and Sustainable Regions) celebrates its official Online Opening Conference “Towards Future Universities for Smart and Sustainable Regions” on 22-23 March 2021, from 13:00 to...
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EURIE 2021 Summit, 3 – 5 March
Partners news
29 Jan 2021The Eurasian Universities Union (EURAS) organises the Eurasia Higher Education (EURIE) Summit on 3 – 5 March 2021. This year’s EURIE Summit will be held virtually and will count with the presence of the European University Association in two sessions: EUA President Michael Murphywill...
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Call for proposals: E³UDRES² welcomes ideas for a closer connection between...
Partners news
22 Dec 2020The European University Alliance E³UDRES² (Engaged and Entrepreneurial European University as Driver for European Smart and Sustainable Regions) calls for scientific contributions, relevant concepts, inspiring ideas, and innovative approaches for a closer connection between science and higher...
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Universities invited to participate in UN75 Initiative
Partners news
28 Jul 2020To mark its 75th anniversary in 2020, the United Nations launched a global conversation on how to tackle the challenges we face and build a better future for all. The UN invites European universities to participate in the UN75 Initiative by hosting dialogues and responding to a one-minute...
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Europe’s Universities 2030 – a vision for the next decade
News
25 Jun 2020EUA is embarking on an initiative to develop a vision for Europe’s universities in 2030. This vision by the sector for the sector will serve as inspiration for EUA members, as well as for policy makers and other stakeholders. It will build on EUA’s new strategy, the Association’s long-standing...
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Expert voices
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From digital makers to digital takers: universities and the digital transition
14 Sep 2021Universities support Europe’s agenda for digital leadership in their role as digital technology...
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The new Magna Charta Universitatum – revitalising fundamental values in a changing world
9 Jul 2021As universities strive to realise human potential, preserve the planet and promote health and...
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EU university policy needs to support, not direct
15 Jun 2021The European Commission aims at developing a “European strategy for universities” to strengthen...
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Universities as places of culture
5 May 2021The preservation and development of culture is part of the mission of universities. This article,...
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Looking towards the future: Universities and Europe’s knowledge policies
22 Feb 2021Europe’s universities are upping their game for the new decade, to meet the challenges of our...
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What does the future hold for Europe’s universities?
15 Feb 2021As the world faces complex challenges, universities are taking the time to reflect about the...
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A vision for universities for the next decade
29 Oct 2020Change is in the air. The Covid-19 crisis has turned our lives upside down, but well before this...
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Covid -19: Lessons for our universities?
16 Jun 2020In this in-depth analysis of the lessons presented by the Covid-19 crisis for universities, EUA...
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Projects
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Europe’s Universities 2030
EUA’s vision for the future EUA has developed its vision for Europe’s universities in 2030. After intensive consultations with...
Events
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EUA is pleased to invite university leaders from its membership to an online discussion on the impact of changing geopolitics on their institutions. Based on...
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As part of the process to develop the EUA vision of Europe’s Universities 2030, the Association organised an online Leadership Roundtable to bring together...
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