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Learning beyond barriers: real stories of people who found their own path to university
OpenEU launches a new campaign that shares, every week, the story of a student, graduate or staff member from one of the OpenEU universities. The first story comes from Latvia.Where you live, where you come from or who you are should never decide whether you can study. Yet for many people, the road to university is longer, harder, or simply invisible.With Learning beyond barriers, OpenEU brings to light real stories from across the alliance. The serie shows how inclusive, flexible and accessible…
10 Nov 2026
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OpenEU alliance meets in The Hague as partner rectors Àngels Fitó and Stefan Stürmer take leadership roles at EADTU
Today marks the start of three days of strategic working sessions for the OpenEU European University Alliance at Open Universiteit’s new Spui campus in The Hague. Taking place from 28 to 30 October alongside the Innovating Higher Education Conference 2026 (I-HE2026), organised by the European Association of Distance Teaching Universities (EADTU), the meeting gathers more than 50 university leaders, coordinators, researchers, and student representatives from 10 partner universities across 9 Europ…
28 Oct 2026
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New free course on machine translation technologies for the OpenEU community
How can machine translation technologies support multilingual learning environments? OpenEU members now have a new opportunity to explore these tools and their practical applications with MTUOC: A Practical Course on Machine Translation Technologies, a free, open-access, self-paced online course by Antoni Oliver (UOC) and Sergi Álvarez (UAB). Machine translation is now part of many professional translation, localisation, and multilingual communication workflows. However, many open-source machine…
27 Oct 2026
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Is your campus truly inclusive? Discover the IGE Self-Assessment Tool
Higher education spaces are evolving. Today, our classrooms and campuses bring together individuals from diverse social, cultural, and personal backgrounds. To support an inclusive, equitable, and diversity-friendly environment, the OpenEU project proudly introduces the IGE Self-Assessment Tool (Inclusive Gender Equality Self-Assessment Tool). Developed by our members at Daugavpils University, this digital instrument is designed to help university professionals reflect on their practices and emp…
27 Oct 2026
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Universidade Aberta hosted the second OpenEU Study Visit
Universidade Aberta (UAb) hosted the second OpenEU Study Visit on October 20 and 21, 2026, as part of the collaboration between UAb, the Open European University (OpenEU), and the International Association of Universities (IAU).Over the two days, representatives from European higher education institutions had the opportunity to learn firsthand about the educational model of Universidade Aberta, Portugal’s only public university dedicated exclusively to distance learning, as well as its practices…
27 Oct 2026
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Call for Applications: OpenEU Short-Stay Mobility Program for PhD Students
Call for applications: OpenEU short-stay mobility program for PhD studentsThe OpenEU Alliance invites PhD candidates from our partner universities to apply for short research stays at another OpenEU institution. These stays, lasting 1 to 3 months, must take place in 2027. The program is designed to foster networking and collaboration across the alliance, with additional calls expected 1–2 times per year. Each OpenEU university has publicized a list of research topics/subjects/areas/laboratories…
23 Oct 2026
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Why a relaxed chat opens more doors than handing out twenty business cards
PhD candidates share how the first OpenEU Summer School proved that true research connections go far beyond traditional networkingPhD life can often feel as though it unfolds entirely in a vacuum, isolated among literature reviews and datasets. Yet genuine research does not happen in a vacuum. OpenEU’s doctoral gatherings are not simply about showcasing impressive concepts or innovative methodologies; they are fundamentally about connecting with the people behind them.
An authentic conversation c…
20 Oct 2026
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The OpenEU Visiting teaching assignments mobility scheme for 2026/2027 is now open!
The OpenEU Alliance invites academic staff from partner institutions to apply for Visiting Teaching Assignments, promoting academic cooperation, knowledge exchange, and teaching excellence across the Alliance.Visiting Teaching Assignments enable academic staff to undertake teaching activities at another OpenEU partner institution, contribute to curriculum enhancement, exchange innovative pedagogical practices, and strengthen sustainable interinstitutional cooperation. These mobilities also suppo…
15 Oct 2026
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OpenEU Staff Week Series 2027-2028: Save the Dates for Upcoming Staff Mobility and Collaboration Opportunities!
Dear OpenEU community,Building on the success of the 1st pilot OpenEU Staff Week hosted by FernUniversität in Hagen, the OpenEU Alliance is pleased to announce the OpenEU Staff Week Series 2027–2028, offering exciting opportunities for professional development, international mobility, and collaboration across partner institutions.Mark your calendars, plan ahead, and secure your mobility funding to make the most of these upcoming Staff Weeks!2nd OpenEU Staff Week | UNED, Spain | 8–12 March 2027Th…
15 Oct 2026
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OpenEU joins Euro-Mediterranean leaders at UNIMED General Assembly 2026 to shape the future of university cooperation
As higher education continues to evolve in an interconnected global society, strategic cooperation among universities must extend beyond European borders. At the 2026 General Assembly of the Mediterranean Universities Union (UNIMED), held at the Universitat de Barcelona (UB), the OpenEU Alliance participated in the high-level closing panel to discuss how lessons from European University Alliances can inform the emergence of Mediterranean University Consortia.Participating in the panel "From Euro…
09 Oct 2026
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OpenEU Winter School 2026
27–29 November 2026 | Athens, GreeceHellenic Open University, 4–6 Gravias StreetDear PhD Candidates,Within the framework of OpenEU – The Open European University, the Hellenic Open University invites its PhD candidates to express their interest in participating in the OpenEU Winter School 2026, which will take place 27–29 November 2026 in Athens, at the Hellenic Open University.The Winter School will bring together PhD candidates from OpenEU partner universities, providing opportunities to prese…
08 Oct 2026
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Hallo OpenEU! Ready to start learning German?
German language courses are back! The FernUniversität announce two courses starting this autumn exclusively for OpenEU alliance members:Weekly German Class for Beginners and Beginners with Prior KnowledgeThis format is perfect for all beginners in German language (A1-1/A1-2) who want to meet every week with a German teacher in a live online classroom. It is open to students and staff. Roman Hübner will welcome you on Monday evenings. This course is a weekly online class that requires regular att…
29 Sep 2026
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Joint Statement: For an explicit recognition of European University Alliances as pillars of Europe's competitiveness, sovereignty and skills
OpenEU is one of 271 institutions from 30 European countries that have co-signed the joint statement "For an explicit recognition of European University Alliances as pillars of Europe's competitiveness, sovereignty and skills".The statement calls on the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament to acknowledge the role of the Alliances in the 2028-2034 Multiannual Financial Framework and in the European Competitiveness Fund.Below you will find the statement and the list of signato…
24 Sep 2026
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OpenEU shares its vision for Digital Education with the European Commission
The newly published Innovation Agenda has been submitted as OpenEU's contribution to the EU's 2040 Roadmap for education. The OpenEU Alliance has formally contributed its evidence-based Innovation Agenda on Digital Education to the European Commission's Call for Evidence, calling for a human-centred approach to AI in education.As the European Commission prepares its "Quality Education for All: A 2040 Roadmap", OpenEU's message is clear: technology should serve people, not the other way around. T…
22 Sep 2026
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FAQs about the Joint Bachelor's Degree in Software Development and Testing
In a constantly evolving digital world, training in technology and software quality is key to the future of work. The new online Bachelor's Degree in Software Development and Testing, jointly offered by the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), the Open University of the Netherlands (OUNL) and the Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED), provides international, and 100% online training. Designed to respond to the needs of a highly digitalised society, this official 180 ECTS credit …
16 Sep 2026
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What does the future of international higher education actually look like?
Following the annual European Association for International Education (EAIE) Conference, OpenEU Secretary General (Àlex Hinojo) announced five key trends that will drive the alliance’s strategic direction for international higher education.Listening to colleagues, keynote speakers and university leaders from across the globe, one thing is clear: the way we approach internationalisation is changing fast.
Human-Centred digitalisation: Integrating artificial intelligence to streamline administration…
15 Sep 2026
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Ready to start learning Catalan with OpenEU? Apply now!
The Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), through its Centre for Modern Languages and Faculty of Arts and Humanities, is offering free places on a Beginner Catalan (A1) online course for the OpenEU community, including students, teaching and research staff, and technical and management staff from partner universities.Catalan is part of Europe’s rich linguistic and cultural diversity. Through this initiative, the UOC aims to bring Catalan language and culture closer to OpenEU’s international uni…
29 Jul 2026
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OpenEU and EU4DUAL collaborate in new project to shape the future European Degree
The T-LED project has been selected for funding under the Erasmus+ European Degree Exploratory Action call. Bringing together the OpenEU and EU4DUAL alliances, the project will receive nearly €1 million over the next three years to develop and adapt eight joint degrees, contributing to the future of integrated European higher education.The T-LED (Testing Labour-Oriented European Degrees) initiative is one of the European Commission’s projects designed to support the implementation of the future …
24 Jul 2026
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OpenEU PhD Courses
The OpenEU Alliance is pleased to invite expressions of interest from PhD candidates enrolled to OpenEU universities to participate to free online courses which will be offered to PhD candidates across all OpenEU partner universities, from mid-October onwards. These courses are planned to be delivered on an annual basis and will offer training and networking opportunities across the alliance throughout the project.The online courses cover the following topics:
Introduction to Open Science (offere…
23 Jul 2026
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Call for OpenEU Mentees: Do you start your first-degree year? Don’t need to do it alone!
Starting university could be exciting; however, it could generate concerns and make you feel no trust in your skills to deal with some new demands. To meet a student who has overcome the same way could be helpful!Please, read and answer next questions:
Do you feel that, as a student with a disability, you need any support or accommodations to fully engage in university life?
Do you feel that living in a rural area makes it difficult to connect with others or find support when facing challenges as …
23 Jul 2026
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From Athens to the Hague: OpenEU launches first Summer School on Resilience and Sustainability
Following the resounding success of the inaugural OpenEU International Winter School in Athens, the alliance is thrilled to announce its next milestone for doctoral education. The Open Universiteit (the Netherlands) is officially inviting PhD candidates from across Europe to The Hague for the first-ever OpenEU Summer School, running from 28 to 30 August 2026. Hosted at the University Campus Spui, this three-day event will serve as a transdisciplinary platform for the researchers of the future, …
20 Jul 2026
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The OpenEU alliance launches its first joint European bachelor’s degree in software development and testing
This strategic milestone advances the consolidation of a shared and integrated academic offering within the European Higher Education Area. The OpenEU alliance is taking a decisive step towards building a digital, inclusive, and borderless higher education with the announcement of its first joint academic programme: the Joint Bachelor’s Degree in Software Development and Testing. This pioneering qualification, accredited through the European Approach for Quality Assurance of Joint Programmes (EA…
16 Jul 2026
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Registration now open for the first OpenEU Democracy Festival!
Democracy is firmly in the spotlight. But who says debating governance, society, and our collective future has to be dry? The OpenEU Student Council invites you to the inaugural OpenEU Democracy Festival, a free online event taking place from 23–25 October 2026.Back in ’64, Bob Dylan crooned that “the times, they are a‑changing,” and the way we gather to discuss the world is changing too. This event is built on a clear promise: this is not a conference, but a festival.Over three days of inspirat…
15 Jul 2026
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UOC hosts FernUniversität in Hagen to strengthen OpenEU alliance collaboration
One of the core aims of the OpenEU alliance is to foster stable relationships and trust among its members. The ultimate objective is to strengthen collaboration between the institutions, and to share approaches to digital education, research, organisational transformation, and sustainability in open and distance higher education.In line with this, last June, the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) hosted a visit from the Rector of FernUniversität in Hagen, Stefan Stürmer, and the General Manag…
03 Jul 2026
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Call for OpenEU mentors: support new students and make a difference!
The OpenEU Alliance is looking for committed and empathetic students to join our Mentoring Program. This initiative aims to foster inclusive academic environments by addressing the specific needs of underrepresented student groups. These groups include migrants and refugees, women in STEAM fields, students with disabilities, and individuals from rural areas.If you want to share your experience, facilitate academic integration, and join a support network that drives inclusion and student success,…
25 Jun 2026
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