On 13 May 2026, the ten universities of the EUTOPIA Alliance will simultaneously host EUTOPIA Day, a shared celebration designed to demonstrate the tangible benefits of European university cooperation to their local communities of students, academics, and professional staff.
The central aim of the day is to highlight how EUTOPIA adds a genuinely international dimension to everyday university life, opening up new pathways for study, research, and careers that transcend national borders.
Under the motto โEUTOPIA in Actionโ, the events will showcase concrete opportunities for students and researchers while encouraging participants to help shape the future of higher education in Europe.
Programmes have already been developed at several partner institutions. In Slovenia, the University of Ljubljana has organised a full day of activities from 11:30 to 16:00, including a workshop on turning international experiences into a labour-market advantage, networking sessions for Erasmus+ students from across the alliance, and presentations on participation opportunities.
At the Dresden University of Technology in Germany, the focus will be on personal stories and practical outcomes. The programme features lightning talks and โEUTOPIA Storiesโ from participants in Connected Communities, the Young Leaders programme, and the Innovation Challenge, along with an outlook on the future development of the EUTOPIA College. A poster exhibition will present key results and collaborations from recent years, followed by networking over refreshments.
Similar events will take place across the allianceโs other member universities, creating a pan-European moment of connection and reflection. Free to attend but requiring registration, EUTOPIA Day 2026 offers students, researchers, and staff a chance to discover new opportunities.
Check the programme on your campus:
Ca’Foscari University of Venice
CY Cergy Paris University
Curious about studying abroad โ without the year-long commitment? Join us in the Amphithรฉรขtre Simone Veil, Campus des Chรชnes 1, for EUTOPIA Day โ and discover how far your student card can actually take you. As a CY student, you are already part of EUTOPIA. That means real opportunities to study, collaborate, and connect across borders โ in Sweden, Belgium, Italy, Portugal, Slovenia, Croatia, Germany, Romania, and the UK โ through short, flexible mobility experiences designed to fit around your academic journey.
Come and hear from students who’ve already made the leap. Ask your questions. Find out what’s on offer for you โ this semester, next year, or whenever you’re ready. No appointment needed. Just show up.
Tuesday 13 May ยท 17:00โ19:00
Europe is closer than you think.
Dresden University of Technology
NOVA University Lisbon
1. Podcast EUTOPIA Day at NOVA โ Special Episode | NOVA Talks Podcast
A dedicated episode of the NOVA Talks podcast exploring what EUTOPIA membership means for students, researchers, and staff at NOVA University Lisbon โ featuring insights, opportunities, and voices from across the alliance.
2. Information Session โ NOVA School of Science and Technology Discover EUTOPIA: Information Session for Students and Staff.
Library Auditorium, NOVA School of Science and Technology. 10:30 โ 11:30
Join us for a dedicated session presenting the full range of opportunities available through the EUTOPIA European University Alliance โ from mobility and joint programmes to research collaboration and student engagement. Open to all.
3. Round Table โ NOVA School of Social Sciences and Humanities EUTOPIA Day Round Table
Building the European University of the Future. Avenida de Berna Campus, NOVA School of Social Sciences and Humanities. 14:30 โ 16:30
A structured dialogue bringing together students, academics, and institutional leaders to explore the strategic and academic dimensions of European university alliances โ with a focus on what EUTOPIA offers to the social sciences and humanities community.