Press release EU launches Energy Regulation Academy to train leaders of the energy transition The European Commission and the European University Institute launch the Energy Regulation Academy (EnRA), a new EU-funded initiative to help national authorities across all Member States turn EU electricity sector reforms into concrete change on the ground. Read moreEU launches Energy Regulation Academy to train leaders of the energy transition
Event EUI hosts its first TEDx event with former Obama speechwriter Terry Szuplat On 2 October 2026, the European University Institute (EUI) will host TEDxEuropean University Institute Florence, bringing together professionals and the EUI community to explore ideas around the theme ‘Agents of Change’. Terry Szuplat, one of the speakers, will also deliver a public lecture the day before. Read moreEUI hosts its first TEDx event with former Obama speechwriter Terry Szuplat
Announcement From Florence to the world: EUI celebrates a new generation of thinkers 153 graduates from around the world and three Honorary Degrees: the EUI celebrates a new generation of researchers and international leaders. Read moreFrom Florence to the world: EUI celebrates a new generation of thinkers
Event 15 September 2026 SPS Summer Academy brings together emerging researchers from 20 countries The seventh edition of the SPS Summer Academy brought 27 selected master’s students to the European University Institute (EUI) from 7 to 11 September, offering participants an opportunity to experience the academic and social life of its Department of Political and Social Sciences (SPS). Read more SPS Summer Academy brings together emerging researchers from 20 countries
Event, Research 10 September 2026 Why space policy is everyone's business From 2 to 4 September, the ESPI–FSR Summer School on Space Policy brought together professionals from around the world to explore how space technologies are reshaping energy, security, digital transformation and public policy, highlighting the growing need for interdisciplinary approaches to space governance. Read more Why space policy is everyone's business
Award, Research 7 September 2026 Maxine Both and Zuzanna Samson recognised at Alker Award The EUI Department of Political and Social Sciences is pleased to announce that PhD researcher Maxine Both is the recipient of the 2026 Hayward R. Alker Best Student Paper Award from the American Political Science Association. Fellow PhD researcher Zuzanna Samson received an honourable mention. Read more Maxine Both and Zuzanna Samson recognised at Alker Award
Announcement 4 September 2026 EUI welcomes four new professors in Law, Economics, and Transnational Governance The EUI Departments of Law and Economics and the Florence School of Transnational Governance announce the arrival of four new faculty members who joined in September 2026. Read more EUI welcomes four new professors in Law, Economics, and Transnational Governance
Event 3 September 2026 A new academic year begins at the EUI The European University Institute (EUI) welcomed a new generation of researchers, master students and fellows at the traditional Welcome Reception in Fiesole, marking the beginning of the 2026-27 academic year. Read more A new academic year begins at the EUI
Alumni 3 September 2026 Eye-opening, interdisciplinary and long-lasting: Diana Natermann's PhD journey Diana Natermann is an EUI PhD alumna in History (2011-2015). She is Assistant Professor in European Political History at Maastricht University and returned to the EUI to join its 50th anniversary celebrations. Read more Eye-opening, interdisciplinary and long-lasting: Diana Natermann's PhD journey