Rectors from 10 universities in 9 EU countries strengthen their commitment to the OpenEU European University Alliance

The rectors of the 10 member universities of the European Alliance, OpenEU, met in Barcelona to discuss the final details of the proposal to be submitted by 6 February 2024 for the Erasmus+ European Universities call. During the meeting, which was held at the UOC Campus in Barcelona on 25 and 26 January, the rectors signed the renewed OpenEU Joint Mission Statement, the commitment at the highest institutional level to the Alliance's common mission, vision and goals. 

The Open Universiteit is also a member of this Alliance. Rector magnificus Theo Bastiaens: 'The OpenEU provides the platforms for an effective collaboration across universities in Europe. It  allows the integration of innovative distance education to support life-long learning and talent development for a sustainable and resilient society of the future. Open Universiteit is eager to contribute!'

UOC Rector and President of the Alliance, Àngels Fitó: 'This is the time for the Open European University. Digital learning can adapt better and faster to the constant changes in our societies and to a fast-changing labour market.'

The core members of the OpenEU Alliance are the eight leading online, open and distance universities in Europe, alongside two on-campus universities: Bifröst University (Iceland), Daugavpils University (Latvia), FernUniversität in Hagen (Germany), Hellenic Open University (Greece), Open Universiteit (the Netherlands), Open University of Cyprus (Cyprus), Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (Spain), Universidade Aberta (Portugal), Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (Spain), and St Cyril and St Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria). Together with 17 associated partners including universities, networks, civil society and industrial and business associations, OpenEU will work to strengthen the digital and inclusive dimension of the European Higher Education Area.

The rectors of the 10 member universities of the European Alliance in Barcelona

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