From 4 to 7 November 2025, the University of the Aegean on the island of Lesvos, Greece, will host the European Reform University Alliance (ERUA) Summit 2025 “Navigating the Edges”. This major event will bring together students, researchers, university leaders and community representatives to engage in dialogue about geographical, social and academic boundaries – reimagining them as spaces where new ideas, solutions and initiatives can emerge.

Official event website: ERUA Summit 2025
Registration deadline: 12 September 2025

About the Event

The Summit is organised by the University of the Aegean in cooperation with the European Reform University Alliance (ERUA). The 2025 theme invites participants to view the “edges” not as limitations, but as intersections where different experiences, disciplines and cultures meet – creating fertile ground for innovation, inclusion and fresh perspectives in higher education.

The programme offers an opportunity to share experiences, build partnerships and work together to address the challenges facing universities today.

Preliminary Programme

View the preliminary programme (PDF)

Why Participate?

By joining the ERUA Summit 2025, you will have the opportunity to:

•  Engage in international dialogue
  Contribute to discussions on educational innovation, social change and the role of students in transforming universities.
• Learn from leading practices
  Hear success stories and solutions from across European universities and explore how they can be applied in your own institution or community.
• Build new partnerships
  Strengthen academic and social collaboration and establish long-lasting contacts.
• Shape the ERUA strategy
  Take an active part in student- and staff-led initiatives that are shaping the future of the Alliance.
•  Experience the culture and community of Lesvos
  Discover the local traditions and environment that inspire collaboration and new ideas.