The European Reform University Alliance and the European University Viadrina (ERUA)

Young Forum for Action on Sustainability and Climate Change: Speakers wanted

For the "Young Forum for Action on Sustainability and Climate Change" on 20 and 21 May 2025, we are looking for scientists who would like to actively participate in the programme. Possible topics include: Energy consumption, transport, use of renewable energies, effects of climate change, preservation of biodiversity, climate justice, sustainable agriculture, consumption and tourism. The forum aims to promote the debate on sustainability and climate protection at ERUA universities and to improve the universities' actions and strategies in this area. The Young Forum is organised by a group of students from ERUA universities (Blue Commission). The deadline for applications is 31 March 2025.

(Online) lecture series on sustainability and climate change

On 20 and 21 May 2025, the student-led Young Forum for Action on Climate Change will take place at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Students, professors, staff from ERUA partner universities and social actors will take part and develop political measures and actions for ERUA and beyond. Several online lectures will be held in the run-up to the forum. Next event: 25 March, 11.30 am - "Eco-terrorism, really? Documenting the surge in judicial repression of ecological activism in France". Further dates: 3 April, 2pm and two further dates in April.

Call for researchers: Fellowships 2025/2026

The Forum Transregionale Studien, an associated partner of ERUA from our region, invites applications for 15 fellowships in two tracks for the period from October 2025 to July 2026. The fellowship programme is based on a unique concept that combines cross-border cooperation, Europe-wide mobility, exchange opportunities and a European alumni network. It offers young researchers and practitioners the opportunity to research and publish on a topic related to democracy and the rule of law in Europe. The application deadline is 3 April 2025.

Call for Innovative Teaching Initiatives

ERUA invites academics from the eight partner universities to submit proposals for innovative course programmes and concepts that promote cross-border cooperation and are in line with ERUA's values. The initiatives must involve cooperation between at least two member universities, realised through co-teaching arrangements or short-term mobilities such as travel modules, intensive courses, summer/winter academies. The deadline for submitting applications is eight weeks before the start of the project. Further information can be found on the project website.

Promoting European research collaboration - ERUA research meeting at Viadrina

From 26 to 28 February 2025, the European University Viadrina hosted representatives from all universities of the ERUA Alliance for a central meeting to promote research collaboration. Participants of the Research Support Network and the Research Working Group (WP3) came together to shape a common vision: strengthening interdisciplinary and international research and expanding the exchange of resources within the Alliance.

One year ERUA at Viadrina

On Thursday, December 12, 2024, the European University Alliance ERUA celebrated its anniversary. In addition to a diverse online program with live streams from all partner universities, the event at Viadrina included an expert breakfast, an internal team workshop, and a reception for the ERUA community.

First ERUA magazine by students is online

On ERUA Day, 12 December 2024, the first issue of the ERUA magazine "Catch-up" was published. It was developed by students and aims to showcase talents, ideas and stories from the ERUA network. News, opinions, research articles and much more provide an insight into what is going on among ERUA students and what has been achieved so far.

Viadrina participates in conference in the Canary Islands

Innovative teaching and learning formats were the focus of the "InnoEducaTIC" conference and an ERUA working meeting at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria from 20 to 22 November 2024. Viadrina was also represented and participated in the conference programme with a contribution on collaborative learning by Franziska Liebetanz from the Center for Teaching and Learning.

Management and coordination

Innovative teaching and learning pathways

Research clusters

ERUA Campus

Social change in the region

Social entrepreneurship

Student engagement

Communication and digitalisation