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“There can be no well-being without academic freedom”: EUniWell Declaration
EUniWell has published a Declaration on Academic Freedom reaffirming its commitment to scientific freedom and social responsibility. The declaration was released in the context of the launch of the European “Choose Europe for Science!” initiative in May 2025. It sends the strong message: Europe must…

Strengthening academic cooperation: EUniWell and Medical University of Warsaw sign Memorandum of Understanding
The Medical University of Warsaw and EUniWell take an important step towards closer collaboration in health and well-being.

EUniWell launches Civic Leadership Blog: A platform for engagement and exchange
The new Civic Leadership Blog provides a platform for collaboration, reflection and exchange between students, universities and societal partners. It supports EUniWell’s commitment to civic engagement and social well-being across Europe.

Ready to make a difference? Apply for EUniWell’s 9th Seed Funding Call!
EUniWell welcomes applications for its 9th Seed Funding Call from students, researchers, educators and staff members of all member universities. The call is open from 30 June to 25 September 2025.

Discover the future of well-being: 11 projects selected under the 8th EUniWell Seed Funding Call
With its 8th Seed Funding Call, EUniWell is supporting eleven forward-thinking, transdisciplinary projects that aim to foster well-being across research, education, and everyday campus life.

EUniWell Seminar in Konstanz sparks new mobility and teaching initiatives
EUniWell educators and coordinators from across Europe met at the University of Konstanz from 20 to 21 May for the EUniWell Teacher Education Collaboration Seminar to enhance new teaching and mobility initiatives.

United for well-being in uncertain times: EUniWell Rectors’ Assembly and Associated Partners Meeting held in Santiago de Compostela
From 5 to 7 May 2025, EUniWell convened its 8th Rectors’ Assembly alongside the EUniWell Associated Partners Meeting, hosted by the Universidade de Santiago de Compostela. Against the backdrop of current geopolitical challenges, the event brought together university leaders, student representatives,…

Empowering European Futures: EUniWell at the “Choose Europe” Meeting in Paris
European leaders and university alliances gathered on 5 May 2025 to defend and promote scientific freedom and cooperation. At the event under the banner of “Choose Europe for Science”, EUniWell was represented by Professor Beatrix Busse from the University of Cologne, highlighting the Alliance’s…

EUniWell Student Board in Budapest: Strengthening International Ties at the 10th Semmelweis Health Competition
On the 29–30 March 2025, Semmelweis University hosted the 10th edition of the Semmelweis Health Competition. This milestone event was further enhanced by the presence of the EUniWell Student Board, whose visit emphasised the international collaboration across universities.

EUniWell doctoral candidates take part in science outreach training in Nantes
EUniWell doctoral candidates explored how to make their research accessible through hands-on science communication and public engagement training during a Blended Intensive Programme, held at Nantes Université from 7 to 11 April.

EUniWell’s initiative for the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025 call launched
Join a journey of academic mentorship and collaborative research by applying to the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025 call. Take the first step by exploring our supervisors’ Hosting Offers and apply to become a Postdoctoral Fellow within the EUniWell Alliance until 10 September 2025.

European Commission awards new Jean Monnet Chair to Prof. Juan Jorge Piernas López
The European Commission has awarded a new Jean Monnet Chair to Prof. Juan Jorge Piernas López, law professor at the University of Murcia. As part of the EUniWell community, this recognition highlights our shared commitment to excellence in European studies and research.

Apply now: EUniWell launches the 8th Seed Funding Call!
EUniWell invites applications for its 8th Seed Funding Call from students, researchers, educators, and staff across all member universities, open from 20 January to 16 March 2025.

7th EUniWell Seed Funding Call: 9 groundbreaking Projects selected!
EUniWell has selected nine transdisciplinary and innovative projects for funding under the seventh Seed Funding Call to enhance well-being in research, education and campus life.

EUniWell launches its Courses and Training Catalogue
EUniWell unveiled its new and improved Courses and Training Catalogue, marking a milestone in promoting collaboration and well-being while broadening horizons across Europe. With over 30 offers, the Catalogue exemplifies EUniWell’s educational excellence and openness. Explore the Catalogue and…

Launch of the Lesser-Used Languages Classroom (LULaC) Project
Four EUniWell member universities received an Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnership grant to implement a project on the digital teaching and learning of lesser-used languages.

LIVE COP29: A Blended Intensive Programme Positioning EUniWell Students at the Forefront of the Climate Action
The “LIVE COP29: Towards a EUniWell Delegation to COP” is a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) organised by the University of Florence. Over 30 students form the “EUniWell Student Virtual Delegation to COP29” are engaging in COP29 negotiations and virtual side-events, while deepening their climate…

Transatlantic collaborations to enhance global network and potential research partnerships
On 29 October 2024, Dr. Marcel Pop, Director of International Relations at Semmelweis University, participated in the 55th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Hungarian Medical Association of America (HMAA) in Sarasota, USA. During his visit, he presented the results of the EUniWell #Research project…

School Ambassador Campus in Florence: Student collaboration resulting in a podcast and a booklet
On 7-9 October 2024, the School Ambassador Campus took place at the University of Florence, bringing together EUniWell School Ambassadors from all member universities.

Colin de la Higuera recognised globally for his leadership in Open Education
Colin de la Higuera, UNESCO Chair for Open Educational Resources and AI at Nantes Université and leader of the EUniWell working group on Open Education, just received the prestigious Open Education Global Awards in the Leadership category.