About the EUI and its 50^th anniversary

Founded in 1976 by six member states, later joined by 19 countries, the European University Institute (EUI) is a leading institution for academic education in the social sciences and humanities. At the start the EUI was a revolutionary idea: a European research university, advancing the European spirit and engaging the public on the major issues facing European societies. 50 years later this is relevant more than ever: our continent needs a place of reflection, research and exploration to tackle existential questions. 

• 24 Member States
• Over 100 nationalities
• More than 120 global partners
• A community of over 1,000 scholars

The anniversary celebrations look ahead to the next 50 years, reaffirming that knowledge is a public good, essential to democratic resilience, informed policymaking, and Europe’s role in a changing world order. We aim to bridge disciplines, sectors, and generations, providing direction for institutions as well as society at large.

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Press releases

Explore the press releases on the EUI’s 50th anniversary, featuring key moments, events, and institutional milestones.

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Photos

A Flickr gallery showcasing the campus and selected institutional and graduation ceremony events.

EUI 50th anniversary May 7th

Opening ceremony Opening ceremony

Ministerial summit Ministerial summit

EUI Alumni Conference EUI Alumni Conference

OPEN art exhibition OPEN art exhibition

 
EUI 50th anniversary May 8th

Visit of President Sergio Mattarella Visit of President Sergio Mattarella

EUIdeas Refettorio Plenaries and Parallel sessions EUIdeas Refettorio Plenaries and Parallel sessions

EUIdeas Buonsanti Plenaries and Parallel sessions EUIdeas Buonsanti Plenaries and Parallel sessions

EUIdeas Teatro Plenaries and Parallel sessions EUIdeas Teatro Plenaries and Parallel sessions

Networking, side activities and sponsors Networking, side activities and sponsors

 
EUI general pictures

Pictures from the Campus Pictures from the Campus

Media kit

Contact 

• Marilea Poppa

  Press Assistant

  Communications Service

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• Gianpaolo Ansalone

  External collaborator

  Italian press

• Giorgio Tessadri

  Communications Officer

  Communications Service

  Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies

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• Elena Torta

  Head of Sector, Institutional Communications

  Communications Service

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