National Rectors’ Conferences call for stronger human rights safeguards in FP10

The rectors’ conferences of Austria, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Poland and Spain call on the European institutions to include stronger human rights safeguards in the next European framework programme for research and innovation (FP10, 2028–2034). They ask that respect for human rights become an explicit condition for participation in the programme and that organisations involved …

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CRUE Condemns Violence Against Educational Institutions and Civil Society and Reaffirms Its Rejection of War

Madrid, 16 March 2026. The Conference of Rectors of Spanish Universities (CRUE) expresses its deep concern about the devastating impact that armed conflicts have on education, academic communities and civil society. War destroys lives, institutions and future opportunities, particularly affecting those engaged in teaching and research, as well as students and the communities that depend …

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CRUE Reaffirms Its Commitment to Memory and Democratic Values on the European Day for Victims of Terrorism

Madrid, 11 March 2026. On the European Day for Victims of Terrorism, the Conference of Rectors of Spanish Universities (CRUE) pays tribute to all victims and once again expresses its solidarity with their families. Their memory forms part of the collective commitment to freedom, the rule of law and respect for fundamental rights. This day …

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Spain and Peru Strengthen University Cooperation at a Bilateral Meeting of Rectors in Lima

Lima, 10 March 2026. The Conference of Rectors of Spanish Universities (CRUE) held a bilateral meeting with rectors from Peruvian universities with the aim of “strengthening relations in a changing world.” The meeting took place on 9 and 10 March at the campus of the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP) and served to reinforce …

CRUE Statement on the Occasion of International Women’s Day 2026 (8 March)

Madrid, 6 March 2026. This 8 March 2026, Spanish universities join the commemoration of International Women’s Day under the theme proposed by UN Women: “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL women and girls.” This theme speaks directly to our institutions, whose mission is to generate, transmit and apply knowledge through research, teaching and knowledge transfer. Within …