ERUAvision Music Contest: Vyara Raycheva wins with “Viva Diva”
7 May 2026 marked a historic day for ERUA — literally, from signing… to singing. From Brussels, where the Alliance was established as a legal entity, the spotlight moved to the stage of the Kleist Forum in Frankfurt (Oder), where the ERUAVision Music Contest “A contest for Unity” brought the Alliance community together for a […]
ERUA legal Entity – Arnaud Laimé’s Speech: “We are building coherence through diversity”
Speech by President Arnaud Laimé at the signing ceremony of the ERUA Legal Entity 12 MAY 2026 | BRUSSELS “Dear representatives of public authorities, colleagues, friends, and members of the European Reform University Alliance, Dear distinguished guests, We meet today at a defining moment. A moment that invites us not only to look back with […]
ERUA Virtual opportunities for students to meet and study together
Join the next online “Meet and Study Together” meeting on the 21st of May, a student-led opportunity to connect and discuss shared interests. The sixth session is led by Université Paris 8 Vincennes-Saint-Denis and the topic is “The purchase of media outlets by billionaires to push their personal interests and politcal beliefs?.” During the meeting […]
Building Connections Across Europe: ERUA Alumni Networking Fair at UNIMC Career Week
On 7 May 2026, the ERUA Annual Alumni Networking Fair brought together students, alumni and university representatives from across the European Reform University Alliance (ERUA) during the UNIMC Career Week. Organised within the framework of ERUA’s WP4 activities dedicated to community building and alumni engagement, the event aimed to strengthen connections among current students, graduates […]
ERUA Legal Entity – John McCourt’s Speech: “The edges of Europe are not marginal. They are laboratories of the Future.”
Speech by ERUA President John McCourt at the signing ceremony of the ERUA Legal Entity 9 MAY 2026 | BRUSSELS Distinguished guests, Members of the European Parliament, Excellencies, Dear Rectors, Dear colleagues, dear students, It is a great pleasure and a real honour to welcome you today on behalf of the eight rectors of […]
ERUA becomes a permanent institution: a new phase in European university cooperation
The European Reform University Alliance (ERUA) today formally signs the statutes of the new international non-profit association in Brussels. This act formally establishes ERUA as a legal entity, marking a decisive step in its evolution from project-based collaboration to a permanent institutional alliance of European universities. The agreement, endorsed by the eight rectors under the […]
ERUAvision Song Contest featuring musicians from six partner universities
Europe’s got talent — and you can watch it live from anywhere in the world! The ERUAvision Song Contest brings together student musicians from Italy, France, Spain, Bulgaria, Germany and Lithuania for one unforgettable night of original music. Every song is homegrown, every performance is personal — and you’re invited to be part of it. […]
European Doctoral Day 2026
Join us for the European Doctoral Day, a dedicated event designed to empower Early Career Researchers (ECRs) through expert knowledge, strategic career planning, and modern research tools. This day is focused on addressing the unique challenges of doctoral paths and equipping you with the “competencies of the future.” Online event addressed to young researchers European […]
Issue III of Catch-Up!, the ERUA student magazine, is here
Issue III of Catch-Up! is out — and honestly, this one is something special. For the first time ever, all eight ERUA partner universities have contributed to a single edition. That’s not just a fun fact; it’s a sign of what this community is becoming. And the content matches the moment: this issue doesn’t just report […]
Exploring language in context — ERUA traveling seminar in Paris
How does the socio-cultural environment shape language and communication? Students from SWPS University (USWPS) and University Paris 8 explored this question during a series of workshops held as part of the ERUA traveling seminar, “Exploring Language in Context,” which took place in Paris from March 17–19, 2026. The seminar was coordinated by SWPS University lecturer […]