Dear Colleague,  Regardless of who wins the US election in November, there will be a change of Administrations. This will be the 9th since 2000. Even Presidents who are elected for a second term replace the political appointees with whom...

On 8-9 October 2024 the leadership of ACA member organisations gathered in Brussels for two days of discussions and peer learning in the context of ACA’s 4th Strategic summit “Strategic planning, enhanced advocacy and leadership development –  national agencies’ updates.” More...

The Inclusion ACAdemy is back with a new series of training sessions for higher education institutions from the Czech Republic, Estonia, and Hungary.   After the introductory session that took place last month (for more details, see ACA Newsletter – Education...

On 29-30 October  2024, Erasmus+ stakeholders gathered in Zagreb to deepen their understanding of Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs) in an event organised by two ACA members, the Agency for Mobility and EU Programs (AMEUP) and the Foundation Tempus from Serbia,...

On 1 October 2024, the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) hosted a conference as part of the Enriching Communities through Engaged Mobilities (ECEM) project. Participants have explored how enhancing student participation in civic engagement initiatives drives societal change, in alignment with...

On 10 October, the European Commission published the 2025 annual work programme for the implementation of Erasmus+, with the total budget of EUR 4,954 billion. In the higher education field, the programme will support the following objectives:   Promoting inter-connected higher...

On 15 October 2024, the 15-member expert group headed by Manuel Heitor, Professor at Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon and former Secretary of State for Science, technology and higher education of Portugal, published its long-anticipated report “Align, Act, Accelerate:...

A new funding opportunity is now open for higher education institutions within the European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region. Funded by the European Union and implemented by ACA members, Nuffic and the German Academic Exchange...

The Institute for International Education (IIE), ACA associated member, has received a record-breaking USD 33 million donation from five philanthropic donors to support students and scholars facing urgent crises. This funding will enable IIE to expand critical initiatives that protect...

ACA member Movetia is launching the learningbygoing campaign in collaboration with over 30 Swiss higher education institutions. Beginning on October 29 and continuing through November, this national initiative aims to raise awareness about the benefits of study abroad semesters and...

Finland has been internationally recognised by the Institute for International Education (IIE) for supporting threatened and displaced researchers. The Scholar Rescue Fund Beacon Award was accepted by Finland’s Ambassador to Belgium Jouko Leinonen at the 2024 IIE Scholar Rescue Fund...

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is reopening its office in Kyiv after more than two years of closure due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The information centre will enhance counselling services for students and researchers, reinforcing DAAD's commitment...

Hungary, serving as the CEEPUS chair from 2023-2025, recently hosted the Strengthening Networks, Expanding Horizons international workshop and conference on September 24-25, 2024, organised by the Tempus Public Foundation. This event focused on enhancing collaboration across Central Europe through the...

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) has awarded the "Fundamental Academic Values Award" for the second time, recognising three young researchers from Romania, Germany, and Brazil for their contributions to essential academic principles such as academic freedom and university autonomy....

Arqus Open Conference on Inclusion and Diversity: “An impact that matters” 6 November 2024 More information Digitalization of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education 7 November 2024 More information 2024 European Quality Assurance Forum 14-16 November 2024 More information CZEDUCON...