Josep M. Garrell
@josepmgarrell.bsky.social
President of the European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu
Former @uramonllull.bsky.social Rector (2012-2022)
Former @uramonllull.bsky.social Rector (2012-2022)
It is with deep sorrow that I share the news of the passing of Prof. Josep Rom, rector of my university (www.url.edu), a few hours after a public event we shared.
Not just a colleague, but a good friend; and above all a good person. RIP.
My condolences to his family.
Not just a colleague, but a good friend; and above all a good person. RIP.
My condolences to his family.
November 8, 2025 at 2:21 PM
It is with deep sorrow that I share the news of the passing of Prof. Josep Rom, rector of my university (www.url.edu), a few hours after a public event we shared.
Not just a colleague, but a good friend; and above all a good person. RIP.
My condolences to his family.
Not just a colleague, but a good friend; and above all a good person. RIP.
My condolences to his family.
Rebo amb molta tristesa la notícia del traspàs del rector de la meva universitat, el Prof. Josep Rom, poques hores després d’un acte que vàrem compartir.
Un company, un bon amic, però per sobre de tot una bona persona!
El meu condol a la seva família. Descansa en pau Josep!
Un company, un bon amic, però per sobre de tot una bona persona!
El meu condol a la seva família. Descansa en pau Josep!
November 8, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Rebo amb molta tristesa la notícia del traspàs del rector de la meva universitat, el Prof. Josep Rom, poques hores després d’un acte que vàrem compartir.
Un company, un bon amic, però per sobre de tot una bona persona!
El meu condol a la seva família. Descansa en pau Josep!
Un company, un bon amic, però per sobre de tot una bona persona!
El meu condol a la seva família. Descansa en pau Josep!
It has been an honour to be the keynote speaker of the #UNICWorkingConference2025 today in Bilbao. A unique alliance, with a great impact on your cities and regions. Congratulations!
@deusto.bsky.social @unic-university.bsky.social @eua.eu
@deusto.bsky.social @unic-university.bsky.social @eua.eu
November 4, 2025 at 1:43 PM
It has been an honour to be the keynote speaker of the #UNICWorkingConference2025 today in Bilbao. A unique alliance, with a great impact on your cities and regions. Congratulations!
@deusto.bsky.social @unic-university.bsky.social @eua.eu
@deusto.bsky.social @unic-university.bsky.social @eua.eu
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Incredible keynote from @josepmgarrell.bsky.social, @eua.eu president, laying out the key challenges of the european uni alliance landscape (complex leadership, sustainability, regulatory frameworks, and scope of funding) and charting paths forward.
We head into the conference inspired and driven!
We head into the conference inspired and driven!
November 4, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Incredible keynote from @josepmgarrell.bsky.social, @eua.eu president, laying out the key challenges of the european uni alliance landscape (complex leadership, sustainability, regulatory frameworks, and scope of funding) and charting paths forward.
We head into the conference inspired and driven!
We head into the conference inspired and driven!
After an intense Board meeting on Wednesday and Thursday, the @eua.eu Council met on Friday to discuss our future strategy.
We talked about the future.
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We talked about the future.
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November 2, 2025 at 11:09 AM
After an intense Board meeting on Wednesday and Thursday, the @eua.eu Council met on Friday to discuss our future strategy.
We talked about the future.
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We talked about the future.
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Futures thinking is a much-needed strategic process in the current challenging times.
I encourage you to use this new @eua.eu document as an initial “provocation”, to spark –and hopefully inspire– your own exercise, based on your context and reality.
I encourage you to use this new @eua.eu document as an initial “provocation”, to spark –and hopefully inspire– your own exercise, based on your context and reality.
To define their role and respond to Europe’s drive for competitiveness, security and sustainable prosperity, universities need to take a longer-term perspective.
This report presents 3️⃣ different forecasts based on futures thinking and strategic foresight: https://bit.ly/49mTz4o
This report presents 3️⃣ different forecasts based on futures thinking and strategic foresight: https://bit.ly/49mTz4o
October 29, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Futures thinking is a much-needed strategic process in the current challenging times.
I encourage you to use this new @eua.eu document as an initial “provocation”, to spark –and hopefully inspire– your own exercise, based on your context and reality.
I encourage you to use this new @eua.eu document as an initial “provocation”, to spark –and hopefully inspire– your own exercise, based on your context and reality.
Good morning from #Hannover!
Alongside EUA’s VP Marcin Palys, we will represent the @eua.eu in The Global Innovation Circle on Higher Education (giche.net).
The discussion topic is: “What Lies Ahead for #InternationalCollaboration in #HigherEducation?”.
Alongside EUA’s VP Marcin Palys, we will represent the @eua.eu in The Global Innovation Circle on Higher Education (giche.net).
The discussion topic is: “What Lies Ahead for #InternationalCollaboration in #HigherEducation?”.
Global Innovation Circle on Higher Education
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October 23, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Good morning from #Hannover!
Alongside EUA’s VP Marcin Palys, we will represent the @eua.eu in The Global Innovation Circle on Higher Education (giche.net).
The discussion topic is: “What Lies Ahead for #InternationalCollaboration in #HigherEducation?”.
Alongside EUA’s VP Marcin Palys, we will represent the @eua.eu in The Global Innovation Circle on Higher Education (giche.net).
The discussion topic is: “What Lies Ahead for #InternationalCollaboration in #HigherEducation?”.
I hope today's grain of sand contributed to raising awareness about the importance of #ScienceDiplomacy.
In the current challenging times, let's try to make visible "the invisible bridge".
Many thanks to @stmassoc.bsky.social for the opportunity!
#STMinFrankfurt
In the current challenging times, let's try to make visible "the invisible bridge".
Many thanks to @stmassoc.bsky.social for the opportunity!
#STMinFrankfurt
On my way to Frankfurt for the STM Annual Conference (bit.ly/4o9EuXW).
I will share thoughts on #ScienceDiplomacy and the role of #universities in a panel with extraordinary people.
#STMinFrankfurt
@stmassoc.bsky.social @eua.eu
I will share thoughts on #ScienceDiplomacy and the role of #universities in a panel with extraordinary people.
#STMinFrankfurt
@stmassoc.bsky.social @eua.eu
October 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM
I hope today's grain of sand contributed to raising awareness about the importance of #ScienceDiplomacy.
In the current challenging times, let's try to make visible "the invisible bridge".
Many thanks to @stmassoc.bsky.social for the opportunity!
#STMinFrankfurt
In the current challenging times, let's try to make visible "the invisible bridge".
Many thanks to @stmassoc.bsky.social for the opportunity!
#STMinFrankfurt
On my way to Frankfurt for the STM Annual Conference (bit.ly/4o9EuXW).
I will share thoughts on #ScienceDiplomacy and the role of #universities in a panel with extraordinary people.
#STMinFrankfurt
@stmassoc.bsky.social @eua.eu
I will share thoughts on #ScienceDiplomacy and the role of #universities in a panel with extraordinary people.
#STMinFrankfurt
@stmassoc.bsky.social @eua.eu
October 13, 2025 at 8:18 AM
On my way to Frankfurt for the STM Annual Conference (bit.ly/4o9EuXW).
I will share thoughts on #ScienceDiplomacy and the role of #universities in a panel with extraordinary people.
#STMinFrankfurt
@stmassoc.bsky.social @eua.eu
I will share thoughts on #ScienceDiplomacy and the role of #universities in a panel with extraordinary people.
#STMinFrankfurt
@stmassoc.bsky.social @eua.eu
This afternoon I (remotely) talked in the “High-Level #Innovation Dialogue” organized by ENGAGE.EU European #University #Alliance, and focused on “Connecting #HigherEducation, Industry, and Policy for a competitive workforce”.
Thanks for inviting the @eua.eu!
Thanks for inviting the @eua.eu!
September 22, 2025 at 2:20 PM
This afternoon I (remotely) talked in the “High-Level #Innovation Dialogue” organized by ENGAGE.EU European #University #Alliance, and focused on “Connecting #HigherEducation, Industry, and Policy for a competitive workforce”.
Thanks for inviting the @eua.eu!
Thanks for inviting the @eua.eu!
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On 24 September, EUA President @josepmgarrell.bsky.social will present in Tbilisi the #EUATrends report at the "20 Years of Bologna Process in Georgia" National Center for Education Quality Enhancement (NCEQE) workshop.
📚 The full report is available at bit.ly/46P9Ayc
📚 The full report is available at bit.ly/46P9Ayc
September 22, 2025 at 12:38 PM
On 24 September, EUA President @josepmgarrell.bsky.social will present in Tbilisi the #EUATrends report at the "20 Years of Bologna Process in Georgia" National Center for Education Quality Enhancement (NCEQE) workshop.
📚 The full report is available at bit.ly/46P9Ayc
📚 The full report is available at bit.ly/46P9Ayc
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✅ El catedràtic català Josep M. Garrell, president de l’European University Association, serà el protagonista de l'acte d'inauguració del curs 2025-2026 de l'UdA, amb una lliçó inaugural sobre les aliances d'universitats europees.
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@eua.eu @josepmgarrell.bsky.social
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@eua.eu @josepmgarrell.bsky.social
Josep M. Garrell parlarà d'aliances europees a la inauguració del curs acadèmic
El catedràtic Josep M. Garrell, president de l’European University Association (EUA), participarà a l’acte d’inauguració del curs acadèmic 2025-2026 a Andorra, que se celebrarà el proper dimarts 7 d’o...
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September 19, 2025 at 10:52 AM
✅ El catedràtic català Josep M. Garrell, president de l’European University Association, serà el protagonista de l'acte d'inauguració del curs 2025-2026 de l'UdA, amb una lliçó inaugural sobre les aliances d'universitats europees.
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@eua.eu @josepmgarrell.bsky.social
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@eua.eu @josepmgarrell.bsky.social
Today my "new academic year" message was sent to
@eua.eu members by email.
If your institution is a member, check your email inbox!
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@eua.eu members by email.
If your institution is a member, check your email inbox!
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September 8, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Today my "new academic year" message was sent to
@eua.eu members by email.
If your institution is a member, check your email inbox!
(1/2) 👇🏻
@eua.eu members by email.
If your institution is a member, check your email inbox!
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EUA Board expresses grave concern about the current challenges faced by higher education institutions in #Serbia and extends support for all institutions and individuals that have been, or continue to be, adversely affected.
🔗 📝 Read our full statement buff.ly/c0cANNF
🔗 📝 Read our full statement buff.ly/c0cANNF
EUA Board calls for a resolution to the challenging situation facing Serbian universities
EUA - European University Association
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July 22, 2025 at 7:46 AM
EUA Board expresses grave concern about the current challenges faced by higher education institutions in #Serbia and extends support for all institutions and individuals that have been, or continue to be, adversely affected.
🔗 📝 Read our full statement buff.ly/c0cANNF
🔗 📝 Read our full statement buff.ly/c0cANNF
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Today, EUA President @josepmgarrell.bsky.social is visiting the Conference of Italian University Rectors #CRUI. The visit is taking place in the framework of our President's meetings with our collective members.
July 17, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Today, EUA President @josepmgarrell.bsky.social is visiting the Conference of Italian University Rectors #CRUI. The visit is taking place in the framework of our President's meetings with our collective members.
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"No investment yields greater returns than education. It remains the most effective catalyst for lasting societal change." Message by EUA President @josepmgarrell.bsky.social to 'Education as a Catalyst for Well-being' International Scientific Conference, at East European University.
June 24, 2025 at 5:12 PM
"No investment yields greater returns than education. It remains the most effective catalyst for lasting societal change." Message by EUA President @josepmgarrell.bsky.social to 'Education as a Catalyst for Well-being' International Scientific Conference, at East European University.
Framed in the context of the visits to the different National Rectors’ Conferences, this morning -and during their visit to Madrid- I had the chance to virtually meet with the board of the Association of Swedish #HigherEducation Institutions (SUHF).
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#universities
@eua.eu
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#universities
@eua.eu
June 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Framed in the context of the visits to the different National Rectors’ Conferences, this morning -and during their visit to Madrid- I had the chance to virtually meet with the board of the Association of Swedish #HigherEducation Institutions (SUHF).
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#universities
@eua.eu
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#universities
@eua.eu
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On 11 June, EUA held a meeting of its 2025-2027 Board in Brussels. EUA looks forward to working with its members, affiliates and wider community under the direction of its new Board.
ℹ️ bit.ly/3HDEaAN
@josepmgarrell.bsky.social @marcinpalys.bsky.social
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@josepmgarrell.bsky.social @marcinpalys.bsky.social
June 12, 2025 at 7:41 AM
On 11 June, EUA held a meeting of its 2025-2027 Board in Brussels. EUA looks forward to working with its members, affiliates and wider community under the direction of its new Board.
ℹ️ bit.ly/3HDEaAN
@josepmgarrell.bsky.social @marcinpalys.bsky.social
ℹ️ bit.ly/3HDEaAN
@josepmgarrell.bsky.social @marcinpalys.bsky.social
Two “away days” for welcoming new Board members, and to thank colleagues which term finished recently.
It has been a great opportunity for an organized handover between teams and Board champions, and for “looking beyond the next corner”, in the year we are reviewing our strategy.
@eua.eu
It has been a great opportunity for an organized handover between teams and Board champions, and for “looking beyond the next corner”, in the year we are reviewing our strategy.
@eua.eu
June 11, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Two “away days” for welcoming new Board members, and to thank colleagues which term finished recently.
It has been a great opportunity for an organized handover between teams and Board champions, and for “looking beyond the next corner”, in the year we are reviewing our strategy.
@eua.eu
It has been a great opportunity for an organized handover between teams and Board champions, and for “looking beyond the next corner”, in the year we are reviewing our strategy.
@eua.eu
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As geopolitical tensions rise, now is the time for universities "to intensify our advocacy efforts".
It was great to interview @josepmgarrell.bsky.social for Research Europe @resprofnews.bsky.social
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...
It was great to interview @josepmgarrell.bsky.social for Research Europe @resprofnews.bsky.social
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...
June 10, 2025 at 9:05 AM
As geopolitical tensions rise, now is the time for universities "to intensify our advocacy efforts".
It was great to interview @josepmgarrell.bsky.social for Research Europe @resprofnews.bsky.social
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...
It was great to interview @josepmgarrell.bsky.social for Research Europe @resprofnews.bsky.social
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...
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"EUACDE has been -without any doubt- the driving force behind the implementation of the Salzburg Principles & Recommendations, and the promotion of doctoral education, as the main intersection between the European higher education and research." EUA President @josepmgarrell.bsky.social at #cdeAM2025
June 6, 2025 at 12:57 PM
"EUACDE has been -without any doubt- the driving force behind the implementation of the Salzburg Principles & Recommendations, and the promotion of doctoral education, as the main intersection between the European higher education and research." EUA President @josepmgarrell.bsky.social at #cdeAM2025
Many thanks to @ResearchEurope for the long and in-depth interview, which covered many important topics 👇🏻
In an interview, @eua.eu president @josepmgarrell.bsky.social tells Research Europe he thinks the current geopolitical situation means universities should "intensify our advocacy efforts"
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June 5, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Many thanks to @ResearchEurope for the long and in-depth interview, which covered many important topics 👇🏻
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On 3 June, EUA President @josepmgarrell.bsky.social represented the European university sector during a High-Level Implementation Dialogue on the European Education Area (#EEA), convened and hosted by @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social
ℹ️ Read the full news article at buff.ly/pFYGOFC
ℹ️ Read the full news article at buff.ly/pFYGOFC
June 4, 2025 at 9:01 AM
On 3 June, EUA President @josepmgarrell.bsky.social represented the European university sector during a High-Level Implementation Dialogue on the European Education Area (#EEA), convened and hosted by @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social
ℹ️ Read the full news article at buff.ly/pFYGOFC
ℹ️ Read the full news article at buff.ly/pFYGOFC
Congratulations to @evaalconuji.bsky.social for her re-election as president of @crueuniversidades.bsky.social.
I’m very much looking forward to continuing working with you in the coming years.
@eua.eu
bit.ly/4jwUHDQ
I’m very much looking forward to continuing working with you in the coming years.
@eua.eu
bit.ly/4jwUHDQ
La Asamblea General de CRUE respalda la reelección de la rectora Eva Alcón como presidenta por un año más - CRUE
La Asamblea General de Crue Universidades Españolas, celebrada este martes, 3 de junio, en el campus de Poblenou de la Universitat Pompeu Fabra, ha respaldado la reelección de la rectora de la Univers...
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June 3, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Congratulations to @evaalconuji.bsky.social for her re-election as president of @crueuniversidades.bsky.social.
I’m very much looking forward to continuing working with you in the coming years.
@eua.eu
bit.ly/4jwUHDQ
I’m very much looking forward to continuing working with you in the coming years.
@eua.eu
bit.ly/4jwUHDQ
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EUA President @josepmgarrell.bsky.social and Secretary General Amanda Crowfoot, met with Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva, a timely opportunity to exchange views on strategic issues that will shape the next phase of EU R&I funding and the evolution of the #EUResearchArea: buff.ly/030NOje
May 15, 2025 at 4:06 PM
EUA President @josepmgarrell.bsky.social and Secretary General Amanda Crowfoot, met with Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva, a timely opportunity to exchange views on strategic issues that will shape the next phase of EU R&I funding and the evolution of the #EUResearchArea: buff.ly/030NOje