STATEMENT
OF THE 41 ALLIANCES OF EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES
REGARDING THE CURRENT EVENTS IN UKRAINE
The Fora of European University Alliances (FOREU1 and FOREU2), which unites the 41 European University Alliances chosen on the first and second call of the European University Initiative has issued a statement on the situation in Ukraine, which the Transform4Europe Alliance not only strongly endorses, but has also actively contributed to.
STATEMENT
We, the 41 Alliances of European Universities, representing about 300 European Higher Education institutions, stand together and send our strongest solidarity to the Ukrainian people after Russian Government’s attack. We also strongly condemn the bombardment of Kharkiv National University. Our Alliances have been built on a shared vision of a welcoming and peaceful Europe: we urge all stakeholders to restore peace, democracy and respect of human rights in Ukraine.
Many of our Alliances have partners located in the Ukraine’s region: they have started to host Ukrainian refugees, including members of Ukrainian academic community. In solidarity, other Alliances’ partners are setting up mechanisms to support them (fund raising, supply of basic goods, scholarships, etc.).
True to the European values of human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, rule of law, and human rights, our Alliances will remain inclusive to all students and academics and will continue to provide support to all who are affected by this tragic situation.
Statement of the 41 Alliances of European Universities
STATEMENT
OF THE TRANSFORM4EUROPE ALLIANCE
REGARDING THE CURRENT EVENTS IN UKRAINE
STATEMENT
OF OUR STUDENT COUNCIL
REGARDING THE CURRENT EVENTS IN UKRAINE
LIST OF HELP MEASURES IN PLACE
FOR ACADEMIC COMMUNITIES
GERMANY
SAARLAND UNIVERSITY
- Dormitory rooms for refugees (in Saarland e.g. 14 rooms directly given to Ukrainian refugees)
- Donations (food and money) -> most used one, collective of big humanitarian organizations: Spendenkonto Nothilfe
- Involve local Refugee Law Clinics, e.g. to help refugees to be part of the society in case they would like to stay for a long period of time or forever
- Lectures about Asylum Law open for every student
- Offering extra and free language courses to Ukrainian Nationals
- Emergency fund open to everyone in need (in preparation)
- Establishing local coordinators (on municipal level and university level)
- Helplines with speakers of Russian/Ukrainian as mother tongue
- Extension of psychological aid
- Joining the “Scholars at Risk Network” (https://www.scholarsatrisk.org/) and offering jobs for displaced scholars
- International Office is offering “Student Jobs” especially for students of crisis-stricken countries
- Extension of stay and scholarships for exchange students and staff.
SPAIN
THE UNIVERSITY OF ALICANTE
The University of Alicante has set up an institutional working group to help Ukraine, made up of the vice-rectors responsible for International Relations, Social Responsibility, Students and Culture, with the aim of joining forces and preparing a global aid programme in view of the forthcoming arrival of refugees from Ukraine to Alicante, given the state of war in the country. All the information is available at: https://web.ua.es/es/vr-ric/la-ua-con-ucrania.html
ESTONIA
ESTONIAN ACADEMY OF ARTS
- Estonian Academy of Arts offers Ukrainian students free study opportunities at our four faculties of Fine Arts, Design, Architecture, and Art Culture until the situation in their country stabilizes.
- Extended admissions to MA programs: https://www.artun.ee/en/admissions/masters/admissions/
- EKA opened Ukraine student fund, which helps students to get their starting grant https://www.artun.ee/en/eka-ukraine-student-fund/
- It also offers help with the transportation to Estonia, finding a place to stay and food.
- There is currently a physical spot open at the Institution where people can donate goods to support those in need.
- We invite you to support Ukrainian students at EKA through the scholarship fund created for this purpose.Details for international payments:
- Beneficiary: Eesti Kunstiakadeemia Sihtasutus
- Bank: SEB Pank. Address: Tornimäe 2, 15010 Tallinn
- IBAN: EE941010220219558223
- SWIFT (BIC): EEUHEE2X
POLAND
THE UNIVERSITY OF SILESIA
BULGARIA
SOFIA UNIVERSITY DT. KLIMENT OHRIDSKI
ITALY
THE UNIVERSITY OF TRIESTE
LITHUANIA
VYTAUTAS MAGNUS UNIVERSITY IN KAUNAS
