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ECIU Research Labs: On-site Workshop
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October 16, 2025

ECIU Research Labs: On-site Workshop

Learn more about the on-site workshop at INSA ROUEN.
‘Inspiring and rewarding’: Participants of Team Impact Award 2025 share their stories
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October 6, 2025

‘Inspiring and rewarding’: Participants of Team Impact Award 2025 share their stories

One of the most anticipated events at the ECIU University Forum in Trento (Italy), the Team Impact Award 2025 brought 9 teams from across Europe together to share their unique journeys with the Alliance.
ECIU meetings at Łódź University of Technology
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October 2, 2025

ECIU meetings at Łódź University of Technology

Last week, eight ECIU groups came together at Łódź University of Technology. At the core of the meetings were the developments in Brussels regarding the proposed next multiannual EU budget and programmes, as well as the opportunities...
Deadline approaching end of the month: Apply NOW for the ECIU Research Seed Programme 2025
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October 1, 2025

Deadline approaching end of the month: Apply NOW for the ECIU Research Seed Programme 2025

Researchers from ECIU member institutions can now submit proposals until the deadline, on 31 October 2025.
European Universities Alliances at EAIE 2025 co-creating to transform higher education
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September 8, 2025

European Universities Alliances at EAIE 2025 co-creating to transform higher education

How is higher education transforming Europe and fostering new pathways for global collaboration? This question will be central at the 35th Annual Conference and Exhibition of the European Association of International Education (EAIE)...
ECIU is excited to expand its Brussels office
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August 28, 2025

ECIU is excited to expand its Brussels office

We are delighted to welcome Lisa Pohl to her new roles as EU Policy Officer for the ECIU and Head of the newly established Linköping University EU Office.
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