European Students' Union (ESU)

We are pleased to share the “Report on the Current State of Automatic Credit Recognition”, a new publication developed within the framework of the AUREA project. Automatic credit recognition is a core commitment of the European Education Area and the Erasmus+ programme. Yet in practice, many students still face delays, partial recognition, or additional academic requirements after returning from a mobility period. These challenges affect students’ academic progression, increase administrative burdens for institutions, and weaken trust in mobility schemes. This publication brings together legal and policy analysis, student data, institutional perspectives, focus groups, and case studies. It provides an evidence-based overview of the current state of automatic credit recognition in Europe, identifies key bottlenecks, and highlights practices that either enable or hinder full and seamless recognition. Read the full report on our website under the “Resources” section: https://aurea-project.eu/  #AUREA #CreditRecognition #StudentMobility

📢 We’re hiring a Communication Assistant at the European Students’ Union (ESU) We are looking for a creative and motivated student to join our team and support ESU’s communication work promoting equal, inclusive, and democratic education across Europe. 📝 How to apply: • Read the qualifications and full vacancy on our website • Send your CV and application form (PDF) by email to [email protected] • A portfolio of communication work is a strong asset 📍 Brussels, Belgium 🗓 Application deadline: 25 January 2026 🔗 https://bit.ly/3Lvyzz0 Join a diverse, international team working at the heart of European higher education policy.

🎓 Doing a PhD in Europe? ESU wants to hear from you! The European Students’ Union is running a survey to understand your academic, social, financial, and institutional experiences. Your voice shapes future policies in doctoral education. 📎https://bit.ly/498zGxq

This year, we wanted to wish you a Happy Holiday from the Board, to the Board and all our followers. We hope the new year will be filled with student achievements, and we will make sure our voices get louder every year.

This year, we wanted to wish you a Happy Holiday from the Board, to the Board and all our followers. We hope the new year will be filled with student achievements, and we will make sure our voices get louder every year.🥳

🌟 Inspiring SAMUELE Transnational Meeting in Cork! From 20–22 October 2025, SAMUELE partners gathered at UCC to advance University Lifelong Learning (ULLL). Highlights included the first pilot testing of the SAMUELE self-assessment model and planning for wider testing across 18 European HEIs. 📢 Call for Case Studies: Share your inspiring ULLL practices! 📝 Deadline: 31 December 2025 👉 Download template & contribute: https://lnkd.in/egEEnST4

📌The resolutions adopted at ESU’s Board Meeting 90 in Vienna are now officially published! Explore the full list and learn more about the decisions shaping Europe’s student movement at esu-online.org

📢 ESU Resolution on the EU Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028-2034 The European Students’ Union (ESU) welcomes the Commission’s recognition of education, citizenship, and solidarity in the upcoming MFF negotiations, but stresses that the framework must deliver real support for students, mobility, and civil society. Students must be at the centre of MFF negotiations to ensure accessible, inclusive, and democratic higher education across Europe. Public funding must support mobility, civil society, and student participation, not just nominal objectives. Full document: https://bit.ly/4q4SR0I

📢 ESU releases its Statement on Active Citizenship Education In a time of democratic backsliding, shrinking civic space, rising misinformation and threats to academic freedom, active citizenship education in higher education is more essential than ever. Our latest statement outlines why active citizenship matters, what it demands from HEIs and public authorities, and how it strengthens democratic values, student rights, critical thinking, digital literacy, civic engagement and peacebuilding across Europe. Read the full statement now: https://bit.ly/3MUyAfY

ESU has adopted a comprehensive policy paper on Quality of Higher Education at BM90! 🎓✨ Quality and quality assurance are the backbone of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), ensuring trust, transparency, and improvement in learning. This paper highlights that higher education must be student-centred, inclusive, and accountable, going beyond mere compliance to support equity, mobility, innovation, and societal impact. Read the full policy paper here: https://bit.ly/4iTB9uV