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

The Transform4Europe Alliance, as a member of European University Alliances, condemns Russia’s military invasion in Ukraine. We stand with all the people of Ukraine who unequivocally oppose this war and we express the solidarity with academic communities affected by Russia`s military aggression. We encourage our governments to take the most serious actions towards stopping the war in Ukraine and re-establishing the peace.

Saarland University
Vytautas Magnus University in Kaunas
University of Silesia in Katowice
Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”
University of Alicante
Estonian Academy of Arts
The University of Trieste

As Student Council of the European University Alliance Transform4Europe we follow closely the shocking events in Ukraine.

We declare our full support towards our Ukrainian colleagues and fellow students, with whom many of us have a long-standing and strong partnership.