ERUA Semester Course – Inclusive Educational Technologies: Accessibility, Assistive Tools and AI for Teaching and Learning
Course Description The objective of this course is to analyse how digital technologies can foster inclusion, accessibility and participation in various educational and instructional settings. Drawing from Universal Design for Learning (UDL), WCAG 2.1 accessibility guidelines, assistive technologies, and emerging applications of AI in teaching and learning, participants will engage in analytical and design-based activities […]
ERUA Semester Course: “Communication Skills in English for Academic Writing and Public Speaking”
The course coordinator will deliver the content of each module. Lectures will be followed by short exercises for hands-on practice and self-evaluation. Cooperative and collaborative learning will be encouraged by means of peer review and peer feedback activities. The last part of the course will be project-based and will involve students in the simulation of an […]
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 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 […]
John Mc Court: Reading the Edges – Building ERUA’s European Future Together
It is both a great honour and a great responsibility for me to become, for the coming year, your ERUA Chair. Allow me to begin by thanking Inga for her dedication and inspiring leadership over the past year. I will do my best to follow in her footsteps. The role of Chair is to be […]
ERUA Showcases Major Achievements at 2025 Summit in Lesvos!
Lesvos, Greece — November 5, 2025 The second day of the European Reform University Alliance (ERUA) Summit 2025 highlighted the alliance’s most significant achievements since its establishment, marking two years of progress in educational innovation, student engagement, research collaboration, and sustainability. Representatives from all 8 member universities gathered in Lesvos to celebrate ERUA’s impact and […]
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 […]