July 2025 - The Erasmus Mundus Students & Alumni Association (EMA AISBL) was represented at the 5th Annual General Forum, and 4th Public Conference of African Students & Alumni Forum (ASAF) held on 9-10 July 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. Former EMA Vice-President (2023-2025), Mr. Ruturaj Trivedi attended the gathering as EMA's official representative, following a decision by the EMA Management Board 2023-2025 in March 2025. The ASAF AGM brought together student leaders fro

In response to questions raised concerning the appointment of EMA Management Board 2025–2027 Dear EMA Members, As members of the Selection Committee (SC) responsible for appointing EMA Management Board (MB) for the 2025–2027 term, we thank the community for the thoughtful questions. In the spirit of transparency and shared accountability, we address below three questions that have emerged following the announcement of the MB initial selection results. We encourage you to read

Dear EMA Members, I hope this message finds you well. Over the past few weeks, questions have been raised about the selection process of EMA’s new Management Board (MB) 2025-27. Some members, including former board members, asked why a vote to confirm the Pool of Experts didn’t happen and asked EACEA and ICF to facilitate the resolution. I’d like to walk you through what happened, what we’ve done to address it, and how we are moving forward together, with guidance from EACEA.

Dear EMA Members, It has come to my attention that a public statement has been circulated alleging that I “unilaterally requested the registration of the Presidency as the sole Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO)” of EMA in the Belgian National Registry. This allegation is false and highly misleading. More importantly, it bypasses both EMA’s internal governance channels and the principles of good faith that should guide our volunteer community. As President of EMA, it is my legal

From the Experts of the Selection Committee for the 2025–2027 Management Board Dear EMA Members, We, the undersigned members of the Selection Committee (SC) for the 2025–2027 EMA Management Board, write to you in the spirit of transparency, unity, and institutional integrity. In light of recent discourse within the EMA community and beyond, we find it important to clarify the steps taken during the Management Board selection process and reaffirm our shared values of fairness,

To the EMA Community - Moving forward, Together Dear EMA Members, The past few weeks have tested EMA in ways we didn’t anticipate. I write to you today not only as your President, but as a fellow member of this community who believes deeply in its strength and resilience. When I first joined EMA as a volunteer for the eSmart  project, and later as Director of the Project Support Unit , I was struck by the warmth, diversity, and purpose that define our community. That early we

EMA’s strength has always come from its people! What makes this association truly unique is its diverse, global community - students and alumni from over 170 countries, united by a shared Erasmus Mundus experience. It is the dedication and generosity of EMA’s volunteers - past and present - that fuel our mission. They believe in the transformative power of international higher education, and together, they drive EMA’s evolution as a force for inclusion, innovation, and global

The Erasmus Mundus Students and Alumni Association (EMA AISBL) is delighted to announce the successful conclusion of the Management Board...

Paris, France – May 15, 2025 The Erasmus Mundus Association (EMA) [ www.em-a.eu ] and 10Billion [ www.10billion.org ] have formally...

The Erasmus Mundus Association (EMA) is set to host a high-level event titled " Uniting Aspirations, Shaping Destinies: A Balkan-Rooted, Globally-Driven Journey of Talent Empowerment "  on 09 June 2025  in Belgrade, Serbia . This initiative aimed to foster sustainable partnerships across academia, industry, and policy sectors, emphasizing the Balkans' pivotal role in global talent development. The event will begin with Welcome and Networking over coffee, setting the stage fo

Each year, the Erasmus Mundus Association (EMA)  shines a spotlight on the dedication, talent, and impact of its global network of...

The Erasmus Mundus Association is excited to announce the official theme and logo for its upcoming 19th General Assembly and 2nd Annual...

On 6 May 2025, the Erasmus Mundus Students and Alumni Association (EMA) received confirmation that the trademark application of EMA's...

The Erasmus Mundus Association (EMA)  is excited to announce the official Call for Applications  for the upcoming Management Board (MB)...

The Erasmus Mundus Association (EMA) proudly took part in the garagErasmus Annual Meeting 2025, held on 14–15 April in Milan, Italy....

On 15th April, 2025, Erasmus Mundus Association (EMA) Board Member Dr. Collins Santhanasamy and EMA Country Representative for Malaysia Ronald Willie Binati hosted an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Sharing Session (EMSSS) at the Creative Hub of the Institute of Oceanography and Environment ( INOS ), University Malaysia Terengganu ( UMT ). The institute has hosted 170 students from 49 countries over the last 10 years (2015-25) as part of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree i

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Online Debate and Q&A Session  for the EMA Presidential and Vice Presidential Candidates...

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – March 20, 2025 Erasmus Mundus Students and Alumni Association (EMA) participated in a day-long seminar titled...

The Erasmus Mundus Association (EMA) is set to host a high-level event titled "Empowering Global Talent Through Academia-Industry-Policy...

The Election Committee is pleased to announce the results of the preliminary voting for EMA's upcoming presidential election, held over a...