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

The European Reform University Alliance and the Viadrina

ERUA at the Viadrina

Since November 2023, the European University Viadrina has been a member of the European Reform University Alliance (ERUA), a network of eight universities stretching from the Canary Islands via France, Italy and Poland to Lithuania, Bulgaria and Greece. The Viadrina is thus being funded as a "European University" and will receive 2.25 million euros out of a total of 12.8 million euros for a period of four years, with which the European Commission is funding the entire ERUA network. The aim of the European Reform University Alliance is to innovatively shape the future of universities in Europe and to rethink teaching and learning as well as research and social commitment from a critical, European and inclusive perspective.

European universities

With the European Universities Programme, the European Commission is promoting the networking of universities across Europe. As cross-border university networks, they are intended to strengthen the higher education area by pooling the strengths and diversity of research and teaching at universities in Europe.

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For us as the European University Viadrina, which sees itself as a reform university, full membership is both an honour and an incentive to contribute our European expertise as an innovative and inclusive university and to further strengthen our international research cooperation and mobility opportunities for all members of our university.

Prof Dr Eduard Mühle, President of the European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder)

News and dates

30. September 2025

ERUA’s Call for Peace and Justice amid Global Conflicts

Gathered virtually during the Conference SOCIN2025 "Rethinking Innovation" in Macerata, which explored the role of universities in a time of social, cultural and technological transformation, ERUA’s Board of Rectors reaffirmed the essential role of universities as spaces for dialogue, knowledge, and critical reflection, and as guardians of our shared humanist values. Guided by these principles, Rectors issued a statement in Defence of Peace and Justice amid Global Conflicts.

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06. September 2025

ERUA Digital Hackathon 2025: Hack4impact

Take the next step with Hack4impact: from idea to prototype to business start-up! Hack4impact is a hackathon that combines entrepreneurship (including social) with digital innovation in the public sector, skills development and sustainability. Applications are now open. The winning ideas in each challenge will receive €2,000. Apply by 3 October to turn your idea into impact!

01. September 2025

Visiting Program for Early Career Researchers

Apply now for a short-term fellowship for early career researchers from ERUA member universities. Each fellowship offers a one-month research stay at the European University Viadrina in Frankfurt (Oder), Germany, between January and December 2026. The fellowship includes a living allowance of 1,000 Euro and a mobility allowance of up to 400 Euro. Please apply by November 28, 2025. We are looking forward to your application!

20. June 2025

Annual Summit to be set in Greece

The 5th Annual Summit of the European Reform University Alliance (ERUA) will take place from November 4 to 7, 2025, at the University of the Aegean in Mytilene, Lesvos Island, Greece. This summit will bring together the vibrant ERUA community - thought leaders, academics, policymakers, student representatives, innovators, and stakeholders - to reflect on our achievements and engage in dialogue around critical topics inspired by this year’s guiding theme: “Navigating the Edges!”