Michael Murphy, President, European University Association
Universities have to enjoy the freedom to do what they believe needs to be done to address societal issues. Protecting that freedom is important
Universities have to enjoy the freedom to do what they believe needs to be done to address societal issues. Protecting that freedom is important
The EU Council of Education Ministers has reaffirmed support for the European Universities Initiative, but stakeholders caution against “too much political steering”.
EUA has called for an approach that balances autonomy and academic freedom with engagement ahead of an expected EC communication.
The European Universities Association and Universities UK have published a document to assist universities to mitigate some potential disruptions in the event of a no-deal Brexit scenario.
Many countries in Europe have failed to repair cuts made to higher education since the 2008 financial crisis, despite experiencing economic recovery. Ireland, Italy and Spain are at lower levels than 2008.
UK educators were urged to pivot towards international strategies focused on trade agreements, science diplomacy and offshore delivery at the International Higher Education Forum.
The country’s government has cracked down on suspected dissenters, following the attempted coup last Friday, with the education sector bearing much of the brunt of the reaction.
The European University Association has created an interactive map documenting support for refugees in higher education across the region. Launched last month, the Refugees Welcome map currently displays 191 initiatives across Europe and further afield and is continuously being updated with new programmes.