ERUA semester course: Global Environmental Law
The course will be structured in the following 10 mini-modules: Urbanization and Climate change (2h) Climate litigation (2h) Circular economy and waste management (2h) Energy (2h) Water (2h) Biodiversity (2h) One Health Strategy (2h) Participation and activism in environmental matters (2h) Human rights and environmental justice (2h) Final presentations and wrap-up discussion (2 h) […]
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 […]
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, […]
ERUA’s SOCIN 2025: Over 250 Participants Shaping Dialogue, Innovation, and the Future of Higher Education
The SOCIN Conference of ERUA “Rethinking Innovation: Inclusive Practices and Interdisciplinary Perspectives” is taking place at the University of Macerata, from 23th September to 25th Septmber 2025. Three days bringing together more than 250 participants from 22 different countries. Throughout the week, panels and keynote talks are examining how universities can adapt to rapid social, […]