Call for Applications: ERUA Summer School on Digital Government by UAegean
The Department of Information and Communication Systems Engineering of the University of the Aegean invites the academic and local communities of the ERUA regions to apply for the ERUA Summer School on Digital Government: OpenGov2026, taking place on the island of Samos, from 6 to 10 July 2026. The OpenGov2026 summer school will focus […]
“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 […]
Comics as a Tool for Democracy and Social Inclusion: A hybrid social engagement event!
The University of the Aegean, in collaboration with Paris 8 University and the Polish Cultural Studies Association (Kraków branch), will host the 5th ERUA Science Café “Concepts of political and social inclusion in comics: the politics of Difference, Environment, Sustainability”, on Wednesday, 27 May 2026, at 10:30-11:30 CEST. The 5th ERUA Science Café is part of […]
ERUA Virtual Opportunities for Students to Meet and Study Together
The “ERUA Virtual Opportunities for Students to Meet and Study Together” series continues with a new student-led online session on the theme of “Student Engagement & Leadership in Virtual Spaces”. The 7th session of the series is organised by students of the University of the Aegean and will take place via Zoom, on Wednesday, 27 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]