Kevin Daly
@dalykevin.bsky.social
Press & comms at the European University Association @eua.eu
Brussels/West Cork
Brussels/West Cork
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EUA’s 2025 survey report shows that European universities have become increasingly strategic about #sustainability and greening, moving towards institutional policies, more strategic and mainstreamed approaches, and increasing dedicated leadership portfolios 🌱📊 bit.ly/48yIEDT
#highereducation
#highereducation
November 28, 2025 at 7:20 AM
EUA’s 2025 survey report shows that European universities have become increasingly strategic about #sustainability and greening, moving towards institutional policies, more strategic and mainstreamed approaches, and increasing dedicated leadership portfolios 🌱📊 bit.ly/48yIEDT
#highereducation
#highereducation
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EUA calls on the European Commission to provide a breakdown of the proposed budget allocation for the different #Erasmus+ actions, with minimum funding levels for the different education sectors.
🔗 Our response to the public consultation on the next #MFF bit.ly/43SdIM9
🔗 Our response to the public consultation on the next #MFF bit.ly/43SdIM9
November 27, 2025 at 2:48 PM
EUA calls on the European Commission to provide a breakdown of the proposed budget allocation for the different #Erasmus+ actions, with minimum funding levels for the different education sectors.
🔗 Our response to the public consultation on the next #MFF bit.ly/43SdIM9
🔗 Our response to the public consultation on the next #MFF bit.ly/43SdIM9
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When asked how to overcome the barriers to implementing #sustainability and greening measures, universities most often point to the need for enhanced national and European funding. 💶
📘 For more insights, read our full survey report bit.ly/48yIEDT
📘 For more insights, read our full survey report bit.ly/48yIEDT
November 27, 2025 at 11:48 AM
When asked how to overcome the barriers to implementing #sustainability and greening measures, universities most often point to the need for enhanced national and European funding. 💶
📘 For more insights, read our full survey report bit.ly/48yIEDT
📘 For more insights, read our full survey report bit.ly/48yIEDT
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Funding still main obstacle to sustainability, say European university leaders
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November 27, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Funding still main obstacle to sustainability, say European university leaders
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Is the Lisbon Recognition Convention still fit for purpose?
Sjur Bergan gives a first-hand account of the past, present and future of a key European framework for the fair recognition of qualifications earned abroad.
🖇️ bit.ly/4hSLwOV
#EUAExpertVoices @eua.eu
Sjur Bergan gives a first-hand account of the past, present and future of a key European framework for the fair recognition of qualifications earned abroad.
🖇️ bit.ly/4hSLwOV
#EUAExpertVoices @eua.eu
November 24, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Is the Lisbon Recognition Convention still fit for purpose?
Sjur Bergan gives a first-hand account of the past, present and future of a key European framework for the fair recognition of qualifications earned abroad.
🖇️ bit.ly/4hSLwOV
#EUAExpertVoices @eua.eu
Sjur Bergan gives a first-hand account of the past, present and future of a key European framework for the fair recognition of qualifications earned abroad.
🖇️ bit.ly/4hSLwOV
#EUAExpertVoices @eua.eu
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“I think we need to demonstrate and explain to the public why healthy & strong universities benefit them too. Maybe we need a new concerted public case for academic freedom and for fundamental values and why the entire society benefits from it.” EUA Deputy SG Monika Steinel @uniworldnews.bsky.social
Magna Charta signatories top 1,000 amid growing threats
A Swedish university became the 1,000th signatory to the Magna Charta Universitatum on 13 November at a global convening of university leaders in Lond...
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November 17, 2025 at 1:16 PM
“I think we need to demonstrate and explain to the public why healthy & strong universities benefit them too. Maybe we need a new concerted public case for academic freedom and for fundamental values and why the entire society benefits from it.” EUA Deputy SG Monika Steinel @uniworldnews.bsky.social
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Fair recognition of qualifications earned abroad is one of the cornerstones of student mobility. 📜 🎓 🚄
🔗 In his #EUAExpertVoices article, Sjur Bergan gives a first-hand account of the past, present and future of the Lisbon Recognition Convention. https://bit.ly/4hSLwOV
#HigherEdSky #AcademicSky
🔗 In his #EUAExpertVoices article, Sjur Bergan gives a first-hand account of the past, present and future of the Lisbon Recognition Convention. https://bit.ly/4hSLwOV
#HigherEdSky #AcademicSky
November 14, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Fair recognition of qualifications earned abroad is one of the cornerstones of student mobility. 📜 🎓 🚄
🔗 In his #EUAExpertVoices article, Sjur Bergan gives a first-hand account of the past, present and future of the Lisbon Recognition Convention. https://bit.ly/4hSLwOV
#HigherEdSky #AcademicSky
🔗 In his #EUAExpertVoices article, Sjur Bergan gives a first-hand account of the past, present and future of the Lisbon Recognition Convention. https://bit.ly/4hSLwOV
#HigherEdSky #AcademicSky
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Ahead of #AUEU25, a new joint statement by the Association of African Universities and EUA highlights that exchange and cooperation in higher education and research must be a pillar of the two regions’ strategic partnership. 🌍
🔗 Read the joint statement: https://bit.ly/3WN4pcw
🔗 Read the joint statement: https://bit.ly/3WN4pcw
November 10, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Ahead of #AUEU25, a new joint statement by the Association of African Universities and EUA highlights that exchange and cooperation in higher education and research must be a pillar of the two regions’ strategic partnership. 🌍
🔗 Read the joint statement: https://bit.ly/3WN4pcw
🔗 Read the joint statement: https://bit.ly/3WN4pcw
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Our current university system is not systematically meeting the needs of the #neurodivergent community.
#EUAExpertVoices article by Monique Mackenzie @uniofstandrews.bsky.social and Elliott Spaeth @advancehe.bsky.social on AI's potential for education that serves all learners buff.ly/bcLfAQk
#EUAExpertVoices article by Monique Mackenzie @uniofstandrews.bsky.social and Elliott Spaeth @advancehe.bsky.social on AI's potential for education that serves all learners buff.ly/bcLfAQk
Using AI to serve inclusive education
EUA - European University Association
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November 7, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Our current university system is not systematically meeting the needs of the #neurodivergent community.
#EUAExpertVoices article by Monique Mackenzie @uniofstandrews.bsky.social and Elliott Spaeth @advancehe.bsky.social on AI's potential for education that serves all learners buff.ly/bcLfAQk
#EUAExpertVoices article by Monique Mackenzie @uniofstandrews.bsky.social and Elliott Spaeth @advancehe.bsky.social on AI's potential for education that serves all learners buff.ly/bcLfAQk
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EUA Director of research and innovation Vinciane Gaillard concluded: “Building resilience and preparedness is the target objective. Dialogue, collaboration and coordination are the means to achieve it.”
Research security focus ‘must not go too far’.
Conference prompts calls to protect academic freedom, and warning against “hard law” treatment.
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Conference prompts calls to protect academic freedom, and warning against “hard law” treatment.
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Research security focus ‘must not go too far’ - Research Professional News
Conference prompts calls to protect academic freedom, and warning against “hard law” treatment
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November 6, 2025 at 12:58 PM
EUA Director of research and innovation Vinciane Gaillard concluded: “Building resilience and preparedness is the target objective. Dialogue, collaboration and coordination are the means to achieve it.”
"Was auf europäische Hochschulen zukommen könnte"
Ein EUA-Report entwirft Szenarien, wie sich das Paradigma "Wettbewerbsfähigkeit" auf Hochschulen auswirkten könnte. Transformationen stehen bevor.
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Ein EUA-Report entwirft Szenarien, wie sich das Paradigma "Wettbewerbsfähigkeit" auf Hochschulen auswirkten könnte. Transformationen stehen bevor.
@eua.eu
November 3, 2025 at 10:52 AM
"Was auf europäische Hochschulen zukommen könnte"
Ein EUA-Report entwirft Szenarien, wie sich das Paradigma "Wettbewerbsfähigkeit" auf Hochschulen auswirkten könnte. Transformationen stehen bevor.
@eua.eu
Ein EUA-Report entwirft Szenarien, wie sich das Paradigma "Wettbewerbsfähigkeit" auf Hochschulen auswirkten könnte. Transformationen stehen bevor.
@eua.eu
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Europe’s universities are backing the EU’s competitiveness push. A new EUA report shows they’re ready to align with industrial and defence research priorities.
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Universities embrace Europe’s competitiveness agenda, report shows
Universities are taking a pragmatic approach to the EU’s new focus on competitiveness, according to a report from the European University Association (EUA). They not only embrace the bloc’s new…
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October 31, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Europe’s universities are backing the EU’s competitiveness push. A new EUA report shows they’re ready to align with industrial and defence research priorities.
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While European quality assurance standards apply to all higher education provision by European universities, including to #microcredentials, the challenge is dealing with that in practice, said EUA’s @mariakelo.bsky.social to @uniworldnews.bsky.social
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EU pushes micro-credentials but recognition lags behind
While the European Union and its associated institutions are supporting the development and acceptance of micro-credentials across Europe, experts say...
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October 30, 2025 at 2:42 PM
While European quality assurance standards apply to all higher education provision by European universities, including to #microcredentials, the challenge is dealing with that in practice, said EUA’s @mariakelo.bsky.social to @uniworldnews.bsky.social
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It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of the passing of Stephane Berghmans, former Director for Research and Innovation at the European University Association.
An online memorial page has been created to honour Stephane’s memory: https://www.online-tribute.com/StephaneBerghmans
An online memorial page has been created to honour Stephane’s memory: https://www.online-tribute.com/StephaneBerghmans
October 30, 2025 at 10:42 AM
It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of the passing of Stephane Berghmans, former Director for Research and Innovation at the European University Association.
An online memorial page has been created to honour Stephane’s memory: https://www.online-tribute.com/StephaneBerghmans
An online memorial page has been created to honour Stephane’s memory: https://www.online-tribute.com/StephaneBerghmans
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"..delivering knowledge, research and innovation for competitiveness requires time, resources and space for serendipity, which is at the heart of what universities do,” the university group says."
EUA's new foresight report: bit.ly/49mTz4o
EUA's new foresight report: bit.ly/49mTz4o
October 29, 2025 at 4:09 PM
"..delivering knowledge, research and innovation for competitiveness requires time, resources and space for serendipity, which is at the heart of what universities do,” the university group says."
EUA's new foresight report: bit.ly/49mTz4o
EUA's new foresight report: bit.ly/49mTz4o
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To define their role and respond to Europe’s drive for competitiveness, security and sustainable prosperity, universities need to take a longer-term perspective.
This report presents 3️⃣ different forecasts based on futures thinking and strategic foresight: https://bit.ly/49mTz4o
This report presents 3️⃣ different forecasts based on futures thinking and strategic foresight: https://bit.ly/49mTz4o
October 29, 2025 at 9:59 AM
To define their role and respond to Europe’s drive for competitiveness, security and sustainable prosperity, universities need to take a longer-term perspective.
This report presents 3️⃣ different forecasts based on futures thinking and strategic foresight: https://bit.ly/49mTz4o
This report presents 3️⃣ different forecasts based on futures thinking and strategic foresight: https://bit.ly/49mTz4o
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“The idea [...] is worth exploring, as it has shown positive results in reducing bias and easing selection bottlenecks in some national systems,” said @kamilakozirog.bsky.social.
The #EuropeanCommission will test lottery elements in #HorizonEurope to ease pressure on evaluators and make funding fairer. The challenge is keeping excellence and merit at the heart of Europe’s research system.
📌 Read the full story:
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Research community welcomes plan for ‘lottery’ awards in Horizon Europe, if done right
The research community is in favour of introducing lottery funding to Horizon Europe, as long as the European Commission ensures that the “best” proposals still have the highest chance of winning…
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October 28, 2025 at 10:27 AM
“The idea [...] is worth exploring, as it has shown positive results in reducing bias and easing selection bottlenecks in some national systems,” said @kamilakozirog.bsky.social.
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Coordination between the EU, its member states and businesses will be essential to realise the bloc’s “very ambitious” strategy for boosting the use of artificial intelligence in science, highlights EUA's @thomasjorgensen.eupolicy.social.ap.brid.gy to @resprofnews.bsky.social
#AI4Science
#AI4Science
From our latest issue: EU’s AI science strategy ‘needs coordination to meet big ambitions’
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October 23, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Coordination between the EU, its member states and businesses will be essential to realise the bloc’s “very ambitious” strategy for boosting the use of artificial intelligence in science, highlights EUA's @thomasjorgensen.eupolicy.social.ap.brid.gy to @resprofnews.bsky.social
#AI4Science
#AI4Science
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“Researchers in widening countries produce excellent science,” said EUA's @kamilakozirog.bsky.social, but they “continue to face structural barriers, such as limited institutional support structures and a lack of dedicated staff to help them prepare and manage competitive project proposals” ⬇️
From our latest issue: EU’s widening-country institutions ‘must be empowered to compete’
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EU’s widening-country institutions ‘must be empowered to compete’ - Research Professional News
More support urged to help lagging nations’ researchers overcome “structural barriers” and win excellence-based funding
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October 23, 2025 at 9:42 AM
“Researchers in widening countries produce excellent science,” said EUA's @kamilakozirog.bsky.social, but they “continue to face structural barriers, such as limited institutional support structures and a lack of dedicated staff to help them prepare and manage competitive project proposals” ⬇️
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Hello Bluesky! 👋
We’re excited to join the conversation.
Follow along for updates, insights and opportunities across international higher education. 🌍🎓
We’re excited to join the conversation.
Follow along for updates, insights and opportunities across international higher education. 🌍🎓
October 20, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Hello Bluesky! 👋
We’re excited to join the conversation.
Follow along for updates, insights and opportunities across international higher education. 🌍🎓
We’re excited to join the conversation.
Follow along for updates, insights and opportunities across international higher education. 🌍🎓
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Students, early-career researchers and university staff are increasingly affected by housing shortages and rising rents across Europe.
For this reason, EUA has responded to the @ec.europa.eu's public consultation on the European Affordable Housing Plan
🏡 bit.ly/48zx4c8
#housing #EduSky #EdChat
For this reason, EUA has responded to the @ec.europa.eu's public consultation on the European Affordable Housing Plan
🏡 bit.ly/48zx4c8
#housing #EduSky #EdChat
October 20, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Students, early-career researchers and university staff are increasingly affected by housing shortages and rising rents across Europe.
For this reason, EUA has responded to the @ec.europa.eu's public consultation on the European Affordable Housing Plan
🏡 bit.ly/48zx4c8
#housing #EduSky #EdChat
For this reason, EUA has responded to the @ec.europa.eu's public consultation on the European Affordable Housing Plan
🏡 bit.ly/48zx4c8
#housing #EduSky #EdChat
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Why must #HorizonEU keep its independent identity?
It boosts research excellence & capacity, fosters mobility, international and cross-sectoral cooperation and drives breakthrough innovation💡
The new #EUCompetFund should complement, not absorb it.
📄 https://bit.ly/4nxoFL4
It boosts research excellence & capacity, fosters mobility, international and cross-sectoral cooperation and drives breakthrough innovation💡
The new #EUCompetFund should complement, not absorb it.
📄 https://bit.ly/4nxoFL4
October 17, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Why must #HorizonEU keep its independent identity?
It boosts research excellence & capacity, fosters mobility, international and cross-sectoral cooperation and drives breakthrough innovation💡
The new #EUCompetFund should complement, not absorb it.
📄 https://bit.ly/4nxoFL4
It boosts research excellence & capacity, fosters mobility, international and cross-sectoral cooperation and drives breakthrough innovation💡
The new #EUCompetFund should complement, not absorb it.
📄 https://bit.ly/4nxoFL4
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Thriving universities are critical to driving growth and opportunity in the UK🌟
📢 In our submission to the government’s Autumn Budget, we outline how the sector needs the right support following a sustained, long-term erosion of funding.
See more on our submission: https://loom.ly/9gwXOV0
📢 In our submission to the government’s Autumn Budget, we outline how the sector needs the right support following a sustained, long-term erosion of funding.
See more on our submission: https://loom.ly/9gwXOV0
October 15, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Thriving universities are critical to driving growth and opportunity in the UK🌟
📢 In our submission to the government’s Autumn Budget, we outline how the sector needs the right support following a sustained, long-term erosion of funding.
See more on our submission: https://loom.ly/9gwXOV0
📢 In our submission to the government’s Autumn Budget, we outline how the sector needs the right support following a sustained, long-term erosion of funding.
See more on our submission: https://loom.ly/9gwXOV0
"Reforming academic career assessment is about much more than quantitative versus qualitative"
Read Sybille Hinze's new piece for #EUAExpertVoices:
🖇️ bit.ly/3KNHGKz
@eua.eu @berlinualliance.bsky.social
@coarassessment.bsky.social
Read Sybille Hinze's new piece for #EUAExpertVoices:
🖇️ bit.ly/3KNHGKz
@eua.eu @berlinualliance.bsky.social
@coarassessment.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 7:56 AM
"Reforming academic career assessment is about much more than quantitative versus qualitative"
Read Sybille Hinze's new piece for #EUAExpertVoices:
🖇️ bit.ly/3KNHGKz
@eua.eu @berlinualliance.bsky.social
@coarassessment.bsky.social
Read Sybille Hinze's new piece for #EUAExpertVoices:
🖇️ bit.ly/3KNHGKz
@eua.eu @berlinualliance.bsky.social
@coarassessment.bsky.social
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Due to the current dominance of metric-based approaches to assessing academic staff, false incentives have proliferated. In her #EUAExpertVoices article, Sybille Hinze (#BerlinUAlliance) explains why, and looks for a better approach.
✍️ https://bit.ly/3KNHGKz
@berlinualliance.bsky.social
✍️ https://bit.ly/3KNHGKz
@berlinualliance.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Due to the current dominance of metric-based approaches to assessing academic staff, false incentives have proliferated. In her #EUAExpertVoices article, Sybille Hinze (#BerlinUAlliance) explains why, and looks for a better approach.
✍️ https://bit.ly/3KNHGKz
@berlinualliance.bsky.social
✍️ https://bit.ly/3KNHGKz
@berlinualliance.bsky.social