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EURECA-PRO Flagships: The Academic Communities Shaping the Backbone of our European University
The launch of EURECA-PRO’s Flagships marks a new phase in strengthening interdisciplinary research collaboration across the Alliance.

EURECA-PRO Alliance Wins Competitive EIT Funding to Launch “EURECA-SPARK” Innovation Initiative
EURECA-SPARK, a project of the EURECA-PRO Alliance, has been selected for funding under the 2025 EIT Higher Education Initiative Call for Proposals.

Eco Racing Team from Crete wins a silver medal at Shell Eco-marathon in Poland, enduring extreme weather conditions
The TUCer Team secured a historic silver medal at the Shell Eco-marathon 2026, achieving the best result ever for a Greek team.

Building capacity through staff development: the first EURECA-PRO Staff Buddy Community Staff Week strengthens skills across the alliance
The first initiative of the newly launched Staff Buddy Community took the form of a five-month Blended Intensive Programme.

EURECA-PRO Established as Legal Entity: Milestone Marks New Chapter for European University Alliance
The establishment of the legal entity marks a major milestone after nearly two years of collaboration across the EURECA-PRO alliance

20th Freiberg Colloquium of Young Researchers – Shape the future of sustainability
The 20th Young Researchers Colloquium brought together young researchers to promote collaboration, innovation, and sustainable research in Europe.

Job Advertisement: Secretary General
EURECA-PRO is seeking a Secretary General to lead the representation and strategic development of the alliance and to oversee the operations of its newly established legal entity.

Training for digital transformation: three days of international exchange and student mobility within EURECA-PRO
The event brought together 36 participants from international universities to promote collaborative learning and student mobility within EURECA-PRO alliance.

Preparing the Next Generation of Research Project Leaders
The EURECA-PRO team in Leoben organised this workshop to equip young researchers with precisely these skills and to prepare them for their future research careers.

New Microalgal Species Discovered by EURECA-PRO Researchers and 111 High School Students
Researchers from the Universidad de León, Montanuniversität Leoben, and Université de Lorraine have identified a previously unknown microalgal species.

Professor Konstantinos-Alketas Ouggrinis Elected New Rector of the Technical University of Crete
Professor Konstantinos-Alketas Ouggrinis of the School of Architecture has been elected as the new Rector of the Technical University of Crete.

CEAD Spring School 2026: Rethinking Electrification – Powering the Electrified Everything
Students followed sessions on topics such as AI and the electricity grid, offshore energy, smart industry, critical materials and recyclable solar module design.

From Lab to Market: EURECA-PRO TTOs Share Expertise for Spin-Off Success
Representatives from EURECA-PRO Technology Transfer Offices exchanged best practices on innovation, technology transfer, and spin-off development.

EURECA-PRO Joins Forces with Other European University Alliances to Push for Erasmus+ Reform Supporting Joint Degrees
By supporting this initiative, EURECA-PRO reaffirms its role in shaping the future of the European Higher Education Area.

Review Week 2026: EURECA-PRO Reinforces Commitment to a Connected and Student-Centred European University
The event provided a platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and the continued development of a more integrated European academic community.

EURECA-PRO Advances Automatic Module Recognition to Boost Student Mobility Across Europe
The new framework is expected to strengthen cooperation between partner universities while encouraging greater student participation in international learning opportunities.

