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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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Call for Applications: OpenEU International Student Week 2026 on intercultural perspectives on the climate crisis
The FernUniversität in Hagen (Germany) is thrilled to announce the International Student Week 2026, held in the framework of OpenEU. Taking place from 30 November to 4 December 2026 at FernUniversität in Hagen, this event serves as a transdisciplinary platform for the students of the future.A Focus on intercultural perspectives on the climate crisisThe programme centres on how people in different parts of the world perceive, experience, and respond to the climate crisis. Participants from select…
18 Jun 2026
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University of Veliko Tarnovo leads policy dialogue on microcredentials in Bulgaria
How can European higher education remain agile in a fast-evolving labour market while maintaining the highest academic standards?This question was at the heart of the round table discussion, 'Microcredentials and Joint Learning with Foreign Higher Education Institutions – Quality Assurance and Accreditation'. Hosted on 4 June 2026 by our member St Cyril and St Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo (UVT), Bulgaria, the event tackled the future of flexible learning.The round table brought togethe…
18 Jun 2026
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OpenEU at the European Universities Rectors & Presidents High-level meeting with the European Commission
This week, OpenEU was in Brussels for the European Commission’s high-level meeting, where over 150 Rectors and Presidents from Europe’s University Alliances gathered to discuss the future of higher education, innovation, and competitiveness across the continent.Our alliance was strongly represented by Àngels Fitó (President of the Open University of Catalonia, UOC) and Manolis Koutouzis (Rector of the Hellenic Open University, HOU), standing alongside academic leaders to reinforce a shared commi…
11 Jun 2026
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OpenEU launches new podcast to rethink the future of Higher Education
We are thrilled to announce the official launch of the Think and Do Tank Podcast, a flagship initiative of the OpenEU alliance. This series is designed as a pan-European conversation on how digital transformation is fundamentally changing or, in some cases, failing to change, pedagogy, institutions, and the learning experience.Across eight episodes, the podcast brings together leading experts to move beyond the "digital hype" and identify the concrete actions needed for digital innovation to tru…
20 May 2026
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OpenEU establishes new External Advisory Board to drive strategic innovation
We are proud to announce the formal establishment of the OpenEU External Advisory Board (EAB), a strategic milestone designed to integrate external expertise into our long-term strategic vision.Meeting in Brussels on April 29–30, 2026, alongside the OpenEU Rectors’ Council, the EAB brought together top-tier representatives from across the European educational, social, and digital landscapes.𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 & 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲Chaired by Xavier Prats Monné (former Director-General for E…
12 May 2026
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OpenEU Statement on the European Degree Mobility Model
A Call for the Recognition and Inclusion of Virtual Exchanges and Blended MobilityThe Council Recommendation on a European quality assurance and recognition system in higher education, adopted on 12 May 2025, represents a forward-looking initiative, building on well-established principles of quality, transnational cooperation, and mutual trust to further consolidate the European Education Area. It rightly acknowledges the importance of innovative learning modalities and flexible, high-quality pr…
06 May 2026
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Call for Applications: First OpenEU Summer School 2026
PhD candidates from across Europe are invited to The Hague to debate resilience, innovation, and sustainability.The Open Universiteit (the Netherlands) is thrilled to announce the first-ever OpenEU Summer School, held in the framework of OpenEU. Taking place from 28 to 30 August 2026 at the University Campus Spui in The Hague, this event serves as a transdisciplinary platform for the researchers of the future.A Focus on Resilience and SustainabilityThe programme centres on how innovation and lea…
05 May 2026
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OpenEU contributes strategic vision on the European Degree and AI at the 14th EADTU-EU Summit
The 14th EADTU-EU Summit recently concluded with a powerful call to move from experimentation to implementation at scale. The OpenEU Alliance played a central role throughout the event, contributing its expertise in distance and online education to the most pressing debates on the European agenda: the integration of Artificial Intelligence, institutional leadership, and the practical implementation of the European Degree Label.Held in Brussels, the Summit gathered policymakers, university leader…
29 Apr 2026
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Call for applications: OpenEU Short-Stay Mobility Program for PhD Students
The 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 2026. 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 where it expects that it will be able to offer advice/collaboration to in…
27 Apr 2026
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OpenEU at the 14th EADTU-EU 2026 Summit
The OpenEU Alliance will play a central role at the 14th EADTU-EU Summit in Brussels on 29 April 2026, contributing to key discussions on the future of European higher education under the theme “Leading Transformation at Scale: Change Leadership, AI and the European Degree.”The annual Summit brings together European institutions, policymakers, university networks, companies, and stakeholders to explore emerging trends and policy developments shaping the European Higher Education Area.A strong Op…
22 Apr 2026
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Four OpenEU students to represent the alliance at the European Student Assembly 2026
From 20 to 22 April 2026, Strasbourg will host the fifth edition of the European Student Assembly (ESA 2026), the flagship initiative of the EUC Voices Erasmus+ project. This year, four students from OpenEU partner universities have been selected to represent the alliance and actively contribute to shaping recommendations for the future of Europe.Held at the European Parliament, ESA brings together around 250 students from 65 European Universities Alliances. Over three days, participants engage …
21 Apr 2026
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OpenEU begins 2026 with a new push for international collaboration, with two staff weeks
The first events of the year, hosted by FernUniversität and the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), focused on microcredentials, digital transformation and innovation in higher education. OpenEU has begun 2026 with a renewed push for international collaboration, through two Staff Weeks hosted by FernUniversität and the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC). These first events of the year reinforced cooperation among partner institutions and marked another step forward in knowledge exchange, i…
02 Apr 2026
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Learn German with OpenEU!
FernUniversität in Hagen is pleased to offer a weekly German A1 online class, designed exclusively for the OpenEU community, including both students and staff. This free 12-week course, led by an experienced German teacher, provides participants with the opportunity to develop basic German language skills (A1 level) in an interactive and international learning environment.Participants will join weekly live online sessions in small groups, fostering collaboration and exchange across the OpenEU al…
25 Mar 2026
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OpenEU Festival 2026 launches Calls for Proposals and Volunteers
The OpenEU Student Council invites the entire community to contribute to a unique online festival exploring democracy through participation, creativity, and dialogueThe OpenEU has officially launched preparations for the OpenEU Festival 2026, a three-day online event taking place from October 23 to 25, 2026. Under the tagline “The Open Canvas of Democracy,” the festival aims to explore democracy not as an abstract concept, but as a living and participatory practice. Designed as a shared online e…
24 Mar 2026
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OpenEU and Eurocities launch a new training initiative to strengthen policymaking in European cities
Within the framework of the OpenEU alliance, the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) and Eurocities, have launched a new training initiative aimed at strengthening the capacity of European local governments to design evidence-informed public policies. In its pilot phase, the programme brings together 50 municipal staff members from 27 cities across Europe, responding to the growing need for data literacy and rigorous analysis in public decision-making.At a time when cities are facing complex c…
23 Mar 2026
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Universidade Aberta guided OpenEU partners in advancing digital education during visits to Bulgaria and Latvia
The visits to partner institutions in Bulgaria and Latvia formed part of a shared OpenEU effort to strengthen digital education capacity through expert guidance, knowledge exchange, and collaborative institutional development.Experts from Universidade Aberta (Portugal) recently visited partner institutions in Bulgaria and Latvia as part of the OpenEU European University Alliance, reinforcing cooperation and providing expert guidance for the ongoing digital transformation of higher education acro…
18 Mar 2026
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UNED hosts IAU study visit under the OpenEU alliance
Four international site visits are planned this year to strengthen peer learning and institutional capacity buildingUNED has hosted an institutional study visit organized by theInternational Association of Universities (IAU) within the framework of the OpenEU initiative. The visit aimed to present UNED’s digital and distance higher education model, including its technological infrastructure, academic resources, and strategies for inclusion and internationalization.Over two days, representatives…
13 Feb 2026
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