Doing Democracy: From Conference to Policy Briefs
Three blog posts published in July on the Entanglements blog return to the German-Polish networking event Doing Democracy of April 2026 — and show what happens when a conference is designed to produce something beyond the conference itself. On 23 and 24 April 2026, the European University Viadrina in Frankfurt (Oder) and SWPS University in […]
Inclusive Mobility & Child Development at the centre of ERUA Travelling Seminar in Mytilene
The ERUA travelling seminar “Children on the Move: Developmental Psychology, Inclusion and Air Travel in Europe” was successfully held at the University of the Aegean in Mytilene from 25 to 27 May 2026, in collaboration with SWPS University. The event brought together academic staff and students from the SWPS University and the University of the […]
Annual Networking Fair for Researchers I: Exploring Funding Opportunities for Early Career Researchers
On 16 June 2026, researchers from across the ERUA Alliance, and especially early-career researchers, are invited to take part in the Annual Networking Fair for Researchers, which will be held in the framework of the Third International Researchers’ Day organized by Paris 8 University. The event will take place from 13:30 to 15:00 CEST and […]
ERLab Days x ERUA Bootcamp Heilbronn 2026: European Students Develop Innovative Solutions for Real-World Challenges
The ERLab Bootcamp 2026 concluded with an impressive final event at the Gravity Building of Campus Founders. For one week, the Bildungscampus Heilbronn was transformed into a European innovation lab: as part of the ERLab Days, international students, academics, and innovation stakeholders from the European university alliance ERUA collaborated on real societal and economic challenges […]
“Doing Democracy is what I practise every day” — civil society and academia at two-day networking event
Frankfurt (Oder) / Słubice, 29 April 2026 Intense discussions in working groups, prominent public events and valuable opportunities for exchange were offered at the two-day networking event “Doing Democracy: Connecting Academia and Civil Society Across Borders” on 23 and 24 April 2026 in Frankfurt (Oder) and Słubice. The event was co-organised by the European University […]
Practical Philosophy Seized by Arts & Vice Versa: A UAegean-SWPS Travelling Seminar
Another ERUA Travelling Seminar (T.S.) of the Spring Semester of 2026 was held successfuly, in collaboration of the University of the Aegean and SWPS University. In a hybrid format, the ERUA T.S. “Practical Philosophy Seized by Arts & Vice Versa” brought together students from the two institutions, in an interdisciplinary learning environment. The programme was […]
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 […]
ERUA DigiTalk highlights the importance of local communities engagement in democratic participation
All photos: © Heide Fest On 23 April 2026, the 4th ERUA DigiTalk, “Doing Democracy – Participatory Democracy in Times of Disinformation” was successfully organized under Work Package 5, “Achieving Social Change in ERUA’s Local Communities and Regions” led by the University of the Aegean, bringing together academics, civil society actors, and institutional stakeholders […]
Doing Democracy dialogues: DigiTalk on Participatory Democracy in Times of Disinformation
Within the framework of ERUA WP5 Digital Talk Series of UAegean on Achieveing Social Change and the “Doing Democracy” initiative of EUV & SWPS Universities On 23 April 2026, the ERUA alliance will host its 4th DigiTalk “Doing Democracy – Participatory Democracy in Times of Disinformation”. The event is part of the Digital Talk […]