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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ERUA brings together a magnificent group of unique universities across Europe which, through close communication and cooperation, will sharpen their profile, improve their quality and increase their impact on their home societies as on Europe as a whole. As Co-Chair, I look forward to contributing to the ERUA community’s efforts to meet this challenge successfully.

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

News and dates

21. January 2026

Queer Connect - Monthly Queer Networking Round for Students & Initiatives

Wednesday, Jan 21, 1 p.m. CET: Join our monthly online networking round for queer students and student initiatives across the partner universities, hosted by European University Viadrina! In an open Zoom call, participants can introduce themselves, connect with others, share experiences, and learn from one another in a safe space. Each session will also include a short thematic input provided by students or initiatives. The event takes place once a month and is open to all queer students as well as anyone interested in making queer topics visible and supported at their university. Bring your initiative, your questions, your experience!

22. December 2025

Teacher Training Plan online - register now!

The ERUA Teacher Training Plan is primarily aimed at teaching and research staff at the eight partner universities. Several training courses will be offered in spring 2026, including "Critical Inquiry for Development of Critical Thinking", "Flipped Classroom", "Digital Teaching Essentials for Engaging Learning", "Gamification" and "English as a Medium of Instruction". By the way: The course "Cine español para aprender español / Spanish Cinema to Learn Spanish" is also open to administrative staff. The courses are part of a programme to improve teaching in multilingual, international and digital contexts; successful participants will receive a certificate. Online registration runs from 8 to 22 January 2026 on a first-come, first-served basis. Details and registration forms can be found in the PDF under the following link.

19. December 2025

Student assistant wanted for public relations work in the ERUA project

Are you studying at Viadrina and interested in communication, social media and Europe? As of 15 February 2026, the European University Viadrina is looking for a student assistant (up to EG 2 TV-L) for 5 hours per week as part of the European Reform University Alliance (ERUA). You will support ERUA's public relations work: writing texts, preparing social media posts and visuals, accompanying events and helping to design the project website. Good English skills, an interest in social media and an interest in European higher education topics are important. The position is initially limited to 12 months. Application deadline: 11.01.2025. We look forward to receiving your application.

13. November 2025

Call for Content Creators for the ERUA Student Magazine

ERUA magazine Catch-Up is seeking enthusiastic voices for its 3rd Edition! Catch-Up is an initiative created by students for students. Whether you love storytelling through articles, documentaries, videos, or podcasts, we have the perfect space for you to showcase your talents with the ERUA community and beyond. It’s as simple as sending us an email, and our team will guide you through the next steps. Unleash your creativity — and be part of Catch-Up’s next edition!