Do you want to work as an independent expert for the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Commission? The European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) is inviting international experts from all countries and professional fields to contribute to evaluations across higher education, non-formal learning and youth initiatives. The European Commission regularly recruits external experts for:   ·       Assessing applications for EU funding (including prizes and tenders), ·

On August 11, 2025, Erasmus Mundus Students & Alumni Association (EMA AISBL) Country Representative (CR) Philippines, together with delegates from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), and De La Salle University (DLSU), conducted a courtesy visit and held an exploratory meeting with the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to the Philippines at the 30th Floor, RCBC Plaza, Makati City. The EU Delegation was cordially welcomed by Mr. Frédéric Grillet, First Secr

In October, the Erasmus Mundus Students & Alumni Association (EMA AISBL) joined forces with the OCEANS Network, ESAA, and ImpulsEurope in Barcelona for a vibrant evening of collaboration, storytelling, and vision-building. Representing EMA, Hasanka Madubashetha, Project Support Coordinator from EMA's Project Support Unit , contributed to dynamic discussions on how Erasmus+ experiences; especially the Erasmus Mundus Joint master’s degree (EMJMD) programs can evolve into long-t

5 November 2025 - The Erasmus Mundus Students & Alumni Association (EMA AISBL) is proud to highlight the recent outreach initiative led by one of its distinguished senior members, Prof. Dr. Rizwan Ahmed Khan , at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi, Pakistan. The event, titled “Erasmus Mundus Scholarship – A Life-Changing Journey,”  was organized at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) and drew a highly engaged audience of undergraduate and gradu

On 20 September 2025, the SEFOTECH.NUT alumni community  came together to organize an engaging and insightful online career session  for current students of the Erasmus Mundus Master’s Programme in European Master of Science in Food Science, Technology, and Nutrition (SEFOTECH.NUT). The event, hosted by Erasmus Mundus Students & Alumni Association (EMA AISBL) Programme Representative (PR) Mei Kanatani   in collaboration with other alumni colleagues, welcomed around 55 enthusi

The first-ever German Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) took place on 10 July 2025 , marking a significant milestone for the Erasmus Mundus community in Germany. Organized by Erasmus Mundus Students & Alumni Association (EMA AISBL), Country Representative Germany, Nico Wichmann , this pioneering online event brought together over 50 newly selected Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree (EMJMD) students, all eager to embark on their international academic journey. Designed as a t

On 26 July 2025, the Erasmus Mundus Students & Alumni Association (EMA AISBL) Bosnia and Herzegovina proudly hosted its second Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) for the newly selected Erasmus Mundus scholarship holders from BiH. The event began with a short icebreaker session, allowing participants to share where they are currently living in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This created a warm atmosphere for networking and connection among the future Erasmus Mundus students. Afterwards,

As part of the orientation week for the new cohort of Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (EMJM) students in Latvia, a special welcoming session was organized to introduce them to the Erasmus Mundus Students & Alumni Association (EMA AISBL) community. The event took place at the university’s facilities in Kuldīga, Latvia, with the generous support of the SDSI EMJM study program, which provided access to the space and technical equipment. The session was led by Linda Paulauska , Count

On 15 August 2025, the European Union Delegation (EUD) to the Philippines, in close collaboration with Campus Erasmus alumni and with the support of the Erasmus Mundus Students & Alumni Association (EMA) Country Representative Philippines, successfully organized the Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) for 53 newly awarded Filipino scholars under the prestigious Erasmus+ Programme. The event was held at the RCBC Plaza in Makati City, Philippines. This highly anticipated gathering

Erasmus Day 2025 Indonesia: Kick Off Your Erasmus+ Journey was held fully online on 18 October 2025, from 13:00 to 15:00 Jakarta Time, bringing together a vibrant community of over 200 participants and 15 Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (EMJM) alumni and current students. The event aimed to provide practical guidance and inspiration for aspiring Erasmus+ applicants across Indonesia. The event was virtually organized via Zoom and Design and was attended by 200 participants

On Saturday, 25th October, we successfully hosted our Erasmus Mundus Application Webinar, providing valuable insights and practical guidance for prospective students preparing their Erasmus Mundus scholarship applications. Erasmus Mundus Association (in Ghana) A special thank you to our Country Representative, Halidu Abdulai , for organizing this informative session, and to our EMA members and Erasmus Mundus scholars, Alexis Selorm G. and Thomas Burns Botchwey, for sharing t

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

Liseth Victoria Pasaguayo Báez ; Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree in Mechatronics Engineering (EU4M). My life before 2018 had a clear, Ecuadorian trajectory. Then came the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree in Mechatronic Engineering (EU4M)  acceptance, and my world map exploded into a vibrant, multi-colored journey that would span three countries and fundamentally reshape who I am. The academic rigor of the program was exceptional, but the true master's degree I earned w

On 23 October 2025, the University of Bangui in Central African Republic (CAR) hosted its first Erasmus+ Day. The event was organised by the Delegation of the European Union to the Central African Republic, the Ministry of Higher Education, and Scientific Research and Technological Innovation of the Central African Republic, with the contribution of the EU Alumni Networks - Erasmus Mundus Students and Alumni Association (EMA) and African Students and Alumni Forum (ASAF). The

Dear EMA Community, We wish to inform our members why the EMA Newsletter cannot be issued for last two months. The association currently does not have access to the Email Marketing Advanced platform, as payments for the service cannot be processed. The last payment was made on 2 June 2025 by the former President. As of 16 September 2025 , the official handover of leadership has not yet taken place. The election minutes from the General Assembly held on 17 May 2025  in Paris,

Dear Members,   As part of our immediate security response to the recent data breach, all accounts have been temporarily revoked to ensure the safety of our systems and members. Access will be systematically restored in phases, beginning with business-critical accounts, and continuing in line with the ongoing investigation.   All volunteers are requested to fill in the form provided in order to regain access. Please note that this process will be slow and time-consuming as we

Dear EMA Members, We are writing to inform you of a data security incident  that affected the Erasmus Mundus Students & Alumni Association (EMA AISBL). What happened? During a review of EMA systems, we identified that on 30 June 2025 (prior to the leadership handover), complete data from one of the Association’s accounts was downloaded to a private system without any disclosure to this date. Similar incidents have also been detected on 4 th , 5th, 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 23rd a

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