🚨 Just in: the signing of the EU-Mercosur trade deal has been officially postponed to January in order to assuage Italy’s concerns. Von der Leyen will not travel to Brazil this week, as originally planned.

Congratulations to Maria Corina Machado, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize - her incredible optimism has already changed her country. I spoke to her, and wrote about her, at the beginning of this year: www.theatlantic.com/internationa...

While recent events in the United States have brought academic freedom into sharp focus and mainstream debate, European countries have their own homegrown pressures on academic freedom. EUA's Monika Steinel for @sciencebusiness.net 🧵👇

Students and citizens in #Serbia are being arrested, beaten, and declared enemies of the state for opposing Vučić's authoritarian regime. Academic colleagues anywhere in the world, please sign this petition in solidarity with them & spread the message.

The deadline is approaching (5 June)! So, I am just reposting this once more... Perhaps it can reach a few more junior scholars interested in lobbying?

Pressure grows for review of 🇪🇺 science cooperation with Israel À call from all 10 🇧🇪 universities sciencebusiness.net/internationa...

Europe’s choice is clear. To put science at the heart of its economy. To become the home of scientific freedom and collaboration. And to welcome talent from all over the world. I’m glad to present the first elements of our Choose Europe Initiative. → europa.eu/!TTbWbJ

THE SHIRTS ARE BACK IN STOCK worldwithoutcaesars.com

Meanwhile, here in Belgrade - the scene outside the Philosophy Faculty this morning at 1153. 15 minutes' silence for the 15 people who died in last November's disaster at Novi Sad railway station. This takes place every day.

We have many long term university and hospital partners, doctoral students and alumni in the #sudkivu region - the rectors’ council of the French speaking community of Belgium called for a ceasefire this week and we follow the developments closely.

As the situation is taking a turn for the worst, #uclouvain staff and researchers are leaving the two provinces of north and south Kivu. Some of our doctoral students and alumni are staying with their families. One of too many long fought wars ignored by the international community.

‘His books animated academia for me’: how David Lodge inspired my campus novel

#SpaceforStories: Passion and Vulnerability in Research" by @anansoms.bsky.social was launched at UCLouvain. This personal memoir blends professional experiences with reflections on navigating complex research fields, drawing significant participation from the north & South academia community (1/4)

Thank you @IsaCormaty.bsky.social for a nice interview on 2025 and what to expect in #highered. Part of a series published by @CampusMatin.bsky.social from @NewsTankEduc.bsky.social to show the various perspectives of French professionals working abroad.

📖 « Space for Stories » from @anansoms.bsky.social is out! Not a typical academic book and yet only one great academic could have written it #doctoralstudents #youngresearchers #socialscience #humanrights #UCLouvain pul.uclouvain.be/book/?GCOI=2...

On December 2, the Brussels Court of Appeal found the Belgian government guilty of crimes against humanity in Congo during Belgian colonial rule and ordered it to pay compensation as a form of reparation. It's a landmark win for the reparations movement. www.hrw.org/news/2024/12...

Les paradigmes néolibéraux (et occidentaux) des interventions de paix semblent au point mort. La #RDC, parmi d’autres pays, en est témoin depuis nombreuses années. Autopsie 👇🏼

Antoine Ide, young researcher at @UCLouvain won the International FR-speaking competition dedicated to #sciencecommunication. His PhD is dedicated to a special plant with great benefits cultivated in Benin & his success is linked to his experiences with various uni programmes 1/ #UCLouvain #MT180

#NGOs #strategy some days it seems even more impossible than before to think strategically for our organisations. Tonight we are working on a long term plan for the university association dedicated to societal projects towards the global south. #foodsafety #entrepreneurship #health #education

To all the researchers here on @bsky.app for whom the topic data access from online platforms is relevant, please consider writing a short feedback on the draft of the delegated acts for the DSA: ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...

Taking a step back, some reflections on the current stage of the European alliances' development - how they bring people together on an unprecedented scale not necessarily in new manners: #transnationalcollaborations #internationalEd #Europe www.universityworldnews.com/post-mobile....

And just like that …. The 600th anniversary of the university of Louvain has started. #collaboration #sisteruniversities #UCLouvain #KULeuven

Emotional final speech from #NobelPrize @avalaina at @UCLouvain_be after the #doctoratHonorisCausa ceremony #humanrights

I enjoyed this space v. much but I had a life before Twitter and will have a life after - you will find me on Mastodon @[email protected] and on Account here stays for the moment. #TwitterMigration

Trying different new platforms this weekend as twitter is now under serious threat. Just signed up for the waiting list of Post Prod. Anyone else ? #RIPTwitter

Signed hundreds of Erasmus+ grants for our @UCLouvain_be students this pm. Japan, Canada, Europe … more than 1200 students are using @EUErasmusPlus and our #EuropeanAlliance CircleU opportunities to (re)discover the🌍 #EramusWithoutPaper? We are working on it.

« La rentrée » is a milestone for all 🇫🇷speaking #students #studies #newbeginnings #backtoschool Today @UCLouvain_be between first classes, flash mobs, and ceremonies, rector @vincentblondel gave interviews #underthesun 🤗 Welcome to all! #international #europeanalliances

Last day at #EAIE2022 where @v_kupriyanova takes the floor to present a study on quality support for international academics within our #universities ✅ immigration matters, accommodations ❌social and family life, career support and funding

Arrived at #EAIE2022 earlier today. Brought back many happy memories with the @euatweets crew back in the days. @tinacrawley Elisabeth Tapper @geddie_kate and many more.

Looking forward to the upcoming #EAIE2022. #Internationalrelations are being redefined in #highereducation and there is nothing better to get away from the day-to-day to reflect with peers and partners about the future for our students, staff & researchers. See you there!

.@uclouvain in force today to meet up with colleagues from our close @CircleU_eu partner @univ_paris_cite EU-#Africa relations #science #innovation #education and #francophonie are on the agenda for today

In the run up of the Belgian mission to Japan in December, visit of the ambassador to @UCLouvain_be campus in Louvain la neuve. With @KU_Leuven colleagues and #LouvainFondation #diplomacy #highered #research

#Canada was on the agenda in @UCLouvain today w/ the visit of @CanEmbBeLux Ambassador Alain Gendron @gendroa1 #Partnerships #InternationalUniversities

#hiring Interested in one of the most transformational programmes in 🇪🇺 #highered? We are looking for a #projectofficer in @UCLouvain_be to contribute to @CircleU_eu, a #Europeanuniversities alliance. Knldge of #ErasmusPlus Exp in #management FR/EN min.

One of the first internet-born initiatives which keeps delivering good for the world and is weaved into academia for better (this @UClouvain initiative) or worst (plagiarism) #wikipedia #knowledgedissemination

Visit of @AarhusUni_int to discuss #worldoftomorrow #strategy #europeanuniversities @UCLouvain @CircleU_eu

#AG @amnestybe en hybrid à Namur. La #démocratie se vit aussi dans les associations et chez Amnesty, on prend cet exercice très au sérieux. Heureuse d’y assister en tant que membre « ordinaire » cette année.

And that’s a wrap for #EUA2022AnnualConf, it is also a wrap for me at @euatweets Really glad to have been able to finish on this high note. Next stop: @UCLouvain_be #internationalrelations

#Presidentielle2022 La France de l'entre deux tours - un résumé chanté en 2:47 #LesGoguettes Suivez-les sur Youtube pour suivre l'actualité politique française avec des paroles qui font toujours mouche.

🆕#EUAposition on #EUGreenDeal Systematic engagement with the university sector can boost Europe’s chances of success by making more consistent, nuanced and scientifically informed decisions. ➡️ @doc_scholz @NickDelNorte @davidmjourno @gallardo_ortega

#IWD2022 “Supporting more women in leadership positions is at the core of the gender equality plan required in #HorizonEurope. It supports a sustainable change at the organizational level” @MinaStareva DG Research @euatweets webinar replay ⤵️

“We find almost 60% of young women in bachelor degrees in Belgium but only 15% of female full professors. To have more ♀️ leaders, more women progressing up to in their academic career are needed.” @AnikCastillo UNamur More in our #IWD2022 webinar ⤵️

#EQAF time! Rehearsal with @maria_kelo for tomorrow’s conference. Our first with a green screen. #digitalevent Would have loved to be at @AaltoUniversity of course but it will still be fun. #virtualvisit #greatprogramme #networking included.

Event 2/ Dominique Deshaye, new chair @amnestybe, highlights the importance of the Istanbul convention & the difficulty ahead for the 🇪🇺commission to negotiate a new directive which doesn’t lower the convention standards. #EndGBV

How are #universities coping in a new world? Recording from webinar 1/3 is now available with ✅EUA @Thomas_E_Jorgen @AnnaLenaKulik ✅European Commission @adamhtyson @EUScienceInnov ✅Bernd Markert from @RWTH #geopolitics #EU #internationalcooperation

📖An interesting paper from @ACASecretariat on the future 🇪🇺 Strategy for #Universities. Insightful on #transnationalcollaboration as a powerful driver of #reform in #highered.

Among the various memes created since yesterday, this is probably my favourite.

First professional event in 16 months! Thank you to new @scibus CEO @MarylineFiaschi and team @FlorinZubascu & co with @EU2021SI minister for research Simona Kustec

"Putting large donors at the center of stories on social progress is a distortion of their role." Very eloquent article from Mackensie Scott explaining her choices while announcing the third wave of her donations. #socialchange #fightinginequity #highered

#AmnestyInternational 60 ans d'humanité en action ! Très belle video de différentes sections nationales pour célébrer l'nnaiversaire du mouvement (c'est aujourd'hui) via @YouTube