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"University without leaving home": Rector Margrét Jónsdóttir featured on the Future of Learning platform
Dr. Margrét Jónsdóttir Njarðvík, Rector of Bifröst University, was recently featured in an interview titled "Access to university studies without leaving your home: Iceland’s bold experiment in inclusive learning."The feature appeared in the Skellefteå Universities Alliance (SUA) through their Future of Learning platform, a forward-thinking organization dedicated to solving the skills challenges of tomorrow through flexible and accessible academic models.The Future of Learning series explores ho…
03 Dec 2025
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20 concepts to understand OpenEU
The OpenEU Dictionary distills the key ideas and values at the heart of our internal policies into clear, accessible concepts that anyone can understand and apply. These 20 concepts help us build a shared framework that empowers each university to act locally while contributing to a stronger, unified OpenEU.Ethical & Green Digital PracticesDigital EthicsPrinciples guiding responsible use of digital technologies.Why does it matter? It protects rights, trust, and academic integrity.
Ecological Foot…
02 Dec 2025
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The first OpenEU Winter School: Three Days of Collaboration, Ideas and Lasting Impact
The first edition of the OpenEU International Winter School for PhD candidates has officially come to a close, and what an inspiring three days it has been!From 21–23 November 2025, more than 20 doctoral researchers from across the OpenEU alliance met in Athens and online to share their research, exchange perspectives, and strengthen a growing European community of emerging scholars.Over three intensive days, participants explored cutting-edge ideas across disciplines, received feedback from an …
28 Nov 2025
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Join FernUniversität's Microcredential Staff Week - Spring 2026!
The FernUniversität invites you to participate in the Staff Week on Microcredentials from March 9-12, 2026. This is your chance to learn, share, and engage in discussions about the future of microcredentials.What to Expect:The programme will be packed with insights and discussions on the formal, legal, technical, financial, and didactical aspects of microcredentials. Additionally, there will be ample opportunities to exchange best practices, network with peers, and collaborate on solutions to ke…
26 Nov 2025
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The Full Program is Here! 1st International Winter School
We are delighted to announce the implementation of the 1st International Winter School for doctoral candidates within the framework of the OpenEU European University Alliance.The Winter School will take place at the Hellenic Open University’s Athens Branch (Gravias 4–6), with the possibility of both in-person and online attendance.The aim of this initiative is to support the exchange of research perspectives, promote interdisciplinary dialogue, and strengthen collaboration among doctoral candida…
20 Nov 2025
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OpenEU participates in the 1st Forum of the Group of Spanish Universities in European Universities
As part of the first formal meeting of the Group of Spanish Universities in European Universities, OpenEU reinforces its leadership in building a digitally connected European Higher Education Area..The 1st Forum of the Group of Spanish Universities in European Universities (UEUE) took place on 4–5 November 2025 at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. This milestone event brought together representatives from 55 Spanish universities, all participating in European University Alliances, along with national…
13 Nov 2025
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OpenEU at iLRN2026 – Join our Special Track!
The 12th International Conference of the Immersive Learning Research Network (iLRN2026) will gather researchers, educators, and practitioners worldwide to advance the scientific, technical, and applied potential of immersive learning.With the theme “From Plato’s Cave to Open Immersive Societies: Transforming Learning and Knowledge”, the conference will be held online & in virtual reality (June 14–15, 2026) and on-site in Athens at the National and Kapodistrian University (June 27–30, 2026).OpenE…
13 Nov 2025
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OpenEU at the Erasmus+ Higher Education Mobility Days: building the future of European Universities
The Erasmus+ Higher Education Mobility Days (Jornadas de Movilidad Erasmus+ de Educación Superior), organised by SEPIE and hosted by the University of Valencia, brought together more than 300 participants from across Spain to discuss the future of international cooperation in higher education.The event closed with a round table moderated by Pastora Martínez Samper, Vice President od UEUE and coordinator of the OpenEU Alliance, who also presented our alliance to the national and European audience…
13 Nov 2025
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Rectors from 10 universities in 9 EU countries strengthen their commitment to the OpenEU European University Alliance
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13 Nov 2025
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Improving education in programming
As part of a wider consortium, UOC and the Open Universiteit are currently in partnership to deliver the Erasmus+ Project QPED (Quality-focused Programming Education). QPED is tasked with creating course material and toolkits to achieve a new curriculum for software engineering and general computer science studies, placing focus on quality assurance and software testing early on.Here, new course material puts emphasis on proper testing as early in the education as possible, to foster a quality-a…
13 Nov 2025
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Modularisation of Continuing Education and professionalisation by Micro-credentials
The MCE project - (Modularisation of Continuing Education and Professionalisation by Micro-credentials in Higher Education) aims to build on results of existing collaborations, mainly E-SLP and EMC, to further contribute to the following objectives:
Development and operationalization of the concept of micro-credentials in European universities, taking into account the learners' perspective;
Supporting institutional development for organizing and creating the conditions for implementing transformat…
13 Nov 2025
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OpenEU reinforces its European commitment at the 3rd Forum of University Alliances in Wrocław
On 12–13 June, the OpenEU alliance participated in the 3rd Forum of European University Alliances, held at the University of Wrocław under the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union.The forum brought together over 50 alliances, along with representatives from EU institutions and national authorities, to debate the long-term future of the European Universities Initiative and its contribution to building a more integrated and transformative European Education Area.OpenEU was repres…
13 Nov 2025
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UOC engages with social stakeholders to drive solutions to local challenges
An OpenEU workshop fostering collaboration for sustainable and digital innovationAs part of the OpenEU Alliance’s mission to connect higher education with society, our member Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) hosted a workshop on “The SDGs and Local Challenges” on 14 October. The session brought together researchers, public institutions, companies, and social organizations to explore how universities can collaborate with local stakeholders to co-create solutions that address global and regio…
12 Nov 2025
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Join Bifröst University’s International Week!
Bifröst University is organizing its International Week 2026! The event will bring together partner universities for three inspiring days of workshops, networking opportunities, and excursions showcasing the stunning natural beauty of Iceland.📅 Dates: 11–13 May 2026🔗 Registration is now open!Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/e/aQAeEgssBq
Early Bird Fee: €180 (until February 1)
Standard Fee: €220 (after February 1)
Registration closes: March 30
📩 Questions? Contact Herborg Sörensen: internationa…
11 Nov 2025
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European University Alliances in the spotlight at IHE2025
From 8 –10 October, the Innovating Higher Education Conference will bring together universities, policymakers and practitioners to explore how higher education can become more flexible, inclusive and future-ready.Organised by EADTU and hosted by FernUniversität in Hagen, the conference is one of Europe’s leading forums on the digital transformation of universities. This edition gives special attention to University Alliances and cross-institutional collaboration — with a brand-new track on “Stra…
10 Nov 2025
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Co-creating to transform higher education: OpenEU at EAIE 2025
How is higher education transforming Europe and creating new pathways for global collaboration? This will be a central question at the 35th Annual Conference and Exhibition of the European Association for International Education (EAIE), taking place in Gothenburg from 9 to 12 September 2025.This year’s edition will feature a record participation of over 35 European University Alliances—nearly double compared to 2024—representing more than 300 higher education institutions. Together, they showcas…
08 Nov 2025
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1st International Winter School for PhD Candidates
Athens, Greece | 21–23 November 2025 | Hybrid Format (On-site & Online)The OpenEU Alliance is pleased to invite expressions of interest for the 1st International Winter School for PhD Candidates, to be held in Athens from 21 to 23 November 2025. This Winter School is the first of a series of six (Winter and Summer Schools), which will offer training, exchange, and networking opportunities across the alliance throughout the project.The programme will include:
Presentations by PhD candidates
Keynote…
07 Nov 2025
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Job Offer: OpenEU Management Officer
The OpenEU is looking for a dedicated Management Officer to become part of its team.OpenEU brings together eight leading online and distance teaching universities and two campus-based universities committed to digital transformation. It is a key actor within the European Universities Initiative, driving access to, use of, and innovation in digital education across the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).Harnessing the potential of digital technologies and representing over 368,000 non-traditio…
06 Nov 2025
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The ESA25 Policy Recommendations are out!
Pablo Alás Tomás and Lucía López Andrades, Master's students at UOC, represented OpenEU at the European Student Assembly 2025, held last May 2025 at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.Alongside 230 students from 190 universities — and nearly 40 European University Alliances — they addressed some of Europe’s most pressing challenges: from sustainability and AI to mental health and social inclusion.After months of collaborative work, their proposals were debated and voted on. Today, we celebrat…
05 Nov 2025
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OpenEU Showcased at EDMedia 2025: Building a Truly Pan-European Digital University
The Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) is hosting EDMedia 2025, a major international conference organized by the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). The event brings together over 500 higher education professionals, researchers, and edtech specialists from more than 70 countries to explore innovation and the role of technology in learning.As part of the conference, the UOC highlighted its leadership of the OpenEU Alliance — a European initiative aimed at creatin…
30 Oct 2025
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OpenEU at the EADTU-EU 2025 Summit: Advancing Interoperability in Europe
Brussels, 14 May 2025 — The OpenEU Alliance reaffirmed its strategic commitment to the future of higher education at the 13th European Distance Education Summit (EADTU-EU 2025) held today in Brussels. Under the theme “Interoperability in action: connecting European higher education”, the summit gathered European leaders and experts to explore how digital collaboration and harmonization can shape a more connected, scalable, and inclusive European Higher Education Area (EHEA). Organised by the E…
29 Oct 2025
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In memory of our beloved colleague
We are deeply saddened to share the news of the unexpected passing of our esteemed colleague, Erato Ioanna Sarri.As a representative of the Open University of Cyprus, Erato played a pivotal role in the coordination and development of our alliance. Serving as International Relations Coordinator at her home institution, she was distinguished for her ethics, hard work and dedication. Her professionalism and warm presence were deeply appreciated by all who worked with her.Her contributions and dedic…
28 Oct 2025
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OpenEU participates in the “Choose Europe for Science” event at La Sorbonne
OpenEU, the European alliance of open and distance universities, took part in the “Choose Europe for Science” event, held on May 5th at Sorbonne University, Paris. This high-level meeting, promoted by French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, highlighted the importance of positioning Europe as a global hub for attracting researchers and scientists.Representing OpenEU was Prof. Dr. Margrét Jónsdóttir Njarðvík, Rector of Bifröst University in Iceland.…
26 Oct 2025
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OpenEU at the INOV3P Conference
OpenEU will be participating in the Education at a Distance and Pedagogical Innovation: Challenges and Future Paths conference, hosted by Universidade Aberta in Lisbon. This event serves as a key platform for discussing the evolving landscape of distance education and pedagogical innovation in higher education.The event, which will be held on March 17 and is organized within the framework of the INOV3P consortium's Center of Excellence and Pedagogical Innovation, aims to serve as a key platform …
24 Oct 2025
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OpenEU Participates in High-Level Meetings in Brussels on the Future of European Universities
The OpenEU European Universities Alliance recently participated in a series of high-level meetings in Brussels, reinforcing its commitment to shaping the future of higher education in Europe. The meetings brought together key decision-makers, university leaders, and European institutions to discuss the strategic role of university alliances in driving systemic change and improving the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).Key Meetings and ParticipationOn February 26, 2025, the Rectors of the UOC…
23 Oct 2025
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