SEA-EU Alliance becomes an Association: securing long-term future
SEA-EU is one of over sixty European Universities alliances seeking to collaborate on and promote joint initiatives in education, research and innovation across Europe. The brings together nine higher education institutions, including the University of Malta.
27 November 2025 marked a historic moment in the history of SEA-EU with the signing of a legal document, strengthening the alliance by establishing it as an Association. As a legal entity, the SEA-EU Association strengthens the long-term future and governance of the European University of the Seas. The establishment of the SEA-EU Association provides a governance framework under-pinning its long-term vision and development whilst strengthening cooperation across the alliance. The signing of the SEA-EU Association document took place during the Governing Board week held at Universita’ degli Studi di Napoli Parthenope in Naples.
The Parthenope University of Naples opened its doors for SEA-EU Governing Week on 25 November, bringing together Rectors, Vice-rectors, Directors, Deans and members of the various SEA-EU coordination offices from the nine partner universities. This event is a biannual gathering where the alliance’s leaders and stakeholders review progress, make strategic decisions, and coordinate future initiatives across all partner universities. The event culminated in a signing ceremony, a momentous occasion in the Alliance’s journey as it offered a solid framework for carrying out shared strategies and boosting cooperation across Europe. By building on a strong legal foundation, the SEA-EU Association is taking bold steps to create a connected European Coastal Campus and leave its mark on higher education in Europe.
The establishment of the SEA-EU Association is a significant milestone, formalizing each partner’s shared commitment to collaboration and innovation. The signing of such an agreement towards creating an Association as a legal entity, signals the SEA-EU universities’ commitment to securing long-term cooperation beyond EU funding.
With the launch of the Erasmus+ third-phase call, the Association will seek to further the mission and vision of a European campus and expand opportunities for students and staff.
