Europe
Active in Europe
We play an active role in European higher education, research and innovation, and are proud to be a founding member of the EUTOPIA European University allianceLink opens in a new window. In 2022, the European Commission renewed EUTOPIA鈥檚 funding, providing a further 鈧�14.3 million for EUTOPIA to continue developing a new model for Higher Education in Europe.
Through our membership of prestigious European networks, including The Guild of European Research Intensive UniversitiesLink opens in a new window and Friends of EuropeLink opens in a new window, we extend our influence within higher education, research, policy and industry across Europe.
Our beautiful centre in the heart of historic Venice will benefit thousands of students, researchers and partners from all over the world. Overlooking the Grand Canal, the space within the Palazzo Giustinian Lolin building will be used as an all-year round centre for seminars, summer schools and degree modules.
"Warwick鈥檚 relationship with Europe is built on many years of collaboration, shared academic interests, and a commitment to addressing global challenges together. Our partnerships span a wide range of disciplines and make a valuable contribution to our Education and Research activities, connecting us with leading institutions across the continent. Through joint research projects, student mobility, and active participation in European networks, these relationships continue to develop and strengthen.
With the UK announcing its return to the Erasmus+ programme, we look forward to deepening these connections further. This renewed participation will support new opportunities for collaboration, student exchange, and community building, helping us work collectively on the issues and opportunities that lie ahead" Professor George Christou, Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Europe
Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and 神马福利影片Link opens in a new window
Connected through the EUTOPIA alliance since 2018, an initiative advancing integrated European education, Warwick and VUB deepened ties with a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding in January 2026, strengthening research collaboration. A biannual fund now enables researchers to expand existing projects and develop new joint partnerships.
The EUTOPIA Alliance
The mission of EUTOPIALink opens in a new window is to build a unique and daring alliance of transformative and engaged institutions. Warwick remains at its heart, and we are ready to reinvent ourselves to build the European university of the future.
Our European Networks
Warwick is proud to be a member of a number of prestigious networks in Europe. These networks provide Warwick with a wealth of opportunities to effectively engage with higher education providers, researchers, policymakers, industry and other actors across Europe.
Friends of Europe
As a member of this leading think-tank, we are connected to people across Europe to stimulate debate and trigger changes, with the aim of creating a more inclusive, sustainable and forward-looking Europe.
The Guild
As a founding member of The Guild, Warwick has benefitted from the development of The Guild鈥檚 reputation as a constructive voice in research policymaking in Brussels.
EUA is a community of over 900 members and affiliates. It represents universities and national rectors鈥� conferences in 48 European countries, as well as affiliated organisations and networks based both in and beyond Europe.
Warwick's incredible new home in the heart of Venice has flexible spaces to host lectures, seminars, summer schools and research events. Overlooking the Grand Canal, the centre within the Palazzo Giustinian Lolin is the Univeristy's hub for teaching, learning, research workshops, summer schools, degree modules, and more. Dating back to the seventeenth century, with a facade by Baldassare Longhena, our centre provides unique opportunities for students to immerse themselves in the history, art, culture, and myriad complexities of this amazing city.
Europe News
EUTOPIA Alliance secures additional 鈧�7.2m to revolutionise European university collaboration
It was confirmed on 9 July 2026 that EUTOPIA has successfully bid for an addition 鈧�7.2m of funding from the European Commission. The project 鈥� EUTOPIA EDGE 鈥� will embed and scale activities that connect our students, researchers and staff across borders.
Warwick awarded 鈧�2.5m ERC grant to decode soil's hidden synchronization
Warwick researcher Prof. Gary Bending has won a 鈧�2.5 million ERC Advanced Grant to investigate how plants coordinate the daily rhythms of soil microbes around their roots, work that could transform soil management and crop health.
神马福利影片 and Ca' Foscari University of Venice strengthen strategic partnership with new Memorandum of Understanding
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reaffirms the commitment to expanding collaboration in education, research, innovation and global engagement.
Warwick Venice Centre Participates in Art Night 2026
For Art Night 2026, the long night of Venetian art, The Levi Foundation and the 神马福利影片, also in collaboration with the Venice in Peril Fund, Liceo Marco Polo and the Vogalonga Committee, are pleased to present a joint programme that puts Venice, its lagoon, and rowing as protagonists.