ERUA Intensive Course: “Ancient Rhetoric in the Digital Age: From Plato to Contemporary Media”
Rhetoric is not just an ancient philosophical topic: it is the art of persuasion and the crafting of speeches that can shape reality. Starting with Plato’s dialogues (especially Gorgias and Menexenus) this course explores the origins of the debate on rhetoric, emphasising that the issues raised by Greek philosophers – such as the relationship between […]
Opportunity for ECR Early Career Researchers: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships @ UNIMC
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships at the University of Macerata – Announcement for expressions of interest Within the framework of the European Reform University Alliance (ERUA), Early Career Researchers are invited to apply for a short-term mobility opportunity aimed at supporting the preparation of competitive Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA-PF) applications, having the University of Macerata as […]
ERUA intensive course: Classics for Europe
Description of the course The course aims to introduce the lives, the historical contexts and the works of four significant authors of Latin literature (Cicero, Catullus, Sallust, and Livy), as well as their themes and styles. It will also cover the reading and commentary of significant passages. After providing a general overview of the […]
Semester Course: Environmental Humanities in Intercultural Perspective
Description of the course This course aims to foster in students an active awareness of the impact that the humanities (literature, philosophy, psychology, pedagogy, etc.) can have on how human beings perceive and relate to the environment. Over the span of five sessions, the course will address the following topics: Theories of Environmental Humanities; The […]
ERUA DAY 2025 – John Mc Court’s Greetings Speech
Good morning to everyone across our eight partner universities, From Macerata—one of Europe’s oldest university cities—I wish to send you a warm greeting on this our second official ERUA day. Even though we are in different places, speak different languages, live in different time zones, and experience different daily realities, we are connected right […]
ERUA Virtual opportunities for students to meet and study together
ERUA is launching the first session of a new student-led initiative designed to bring students from across the alliance together in a shared virtual learning environment. The activity creates an open, collaborative space where participants can study together, exchange perspectives, and discuss topics connected to their academic or research interests. The inaugural meeting will […]
ERUA intensive course: Perspective on Sensory Studies. Sensorial Investigations
COURSE DATES November 25-29, 2025 APPLICATION DEADLINE November 14, 2025 LANGUAGE English STUDY LEVEL Undergraduate students (Bachelor’s level), Graduate students (Master’s level) NUMBER OF PLACES 15 About the program This course of lectures presents an introduction to the field of sensory studies. The term ‘sensory studies’ was coined in 2006 to denote the confluence of […]
ERUA Mobility: Explore Europe, Expand Your Horizons
ERUA (European Reform University Alliance) is opening doors for students and staff to experience education and research across Europe. Through our mobility opportunities, you can study, teach, or conduct research at one of our partner universities, gaining new perspectives, skills, and connections that will enrich your academic journey. Whether you are interested in discovering different […]
ERUA’s Call for Peace and Justice amid Global Conflicts
Gathered virtually during the Conference SOCIN2025 “Rethinking Innovation” in Macerata, which explored the role of universities in a time of social, cultural and technological transformation, ERUA’s Board of Rectors reaffirmed the essential role of universities as spaces for dialogue, knowledge, and critical reflection, and as guardians of our shared humanist values. Guided by these principles, […]
Concluding SOCIN2025 “Rethinking Innovation” at the University of Macerata
The second edition of the Social Innovation Conference (SOCIN) of ERUA has come to a close, this year hosted by the University of Macerata and dedicated to the theme “Rethinking Innovation. Inclusive Practices and Interdisciplinary Perspectives.” More than 250 participants, 150 speakers, 22 countries, and over 25 research panels made this conference a remarkable event, […]