Are you a student interested in democracy at universities? Don’t miss out on CHARM-EU European Skills Training Day 2026, focused on Digital Literacy, Soft Skills, Problem Solving and Student Voices.
What can you expect:
🌍 Connect with students from across Europe and expand your international network.
🗣️ Strengthen your communication, negotiation, and public speaking skills.
💻 Develop digital literacy and learn how to navigate information ecosystems in the age of AI.
🤝 Improve your intercultural competencies.
💡 Explore creative problem-solving techniques through interactive, hands-on activities.
🎓 Meet CHARM‑EU alumni and gain practical insights into careers in sustainability and beyond.
🏛️ Take part in discussions on democracy, student participation, and active citizenship .
Whether you are interested in sustainability, innovation, employability, or simply meeting like-minded students from across Europe, the European Skills Training Day offers a unique opportunity to learn, collaborate, and shape the future together.
PROGRAMME:
Thursday 26 november
Afternoon sessions
- 14:00 – 17:00: CHARM-EU Student Council meeting
- 17:00 – 18:00: Get to know each other
Friday 27 november
Morning Sessions
- 9:15 – 9:45 | Welcome
- 9:45 – 11:15 | Panel session: Students’ views on Democracy at the University.
- 11:15 – 11:30 | Meet CHARM-EU bingo edition: Introduction to CHARM-EU and collaborative student opportunities.
- 11:30 – 12:00 Coffee Break & Networking
- 12:00 – 14:00 | Skill-Building Sessions (Choose a track):
- Digital Democracy & Information Literacy: AI literacy, fact-checking, combating disinformation, and leveraging digital tools for civic action.
- Communication & Public Speaking: Storytelling, negotiation, and effective communication skills in English.
- Interculturality & Mobility: Navigating diverse cultural landscapes and maximising European mobility experiences.
- Creativity and problem-solving
Afternoon sessions (onsite sessions)
- 14:00 – 15:00 | Lunch & Coffee Break: Dedicated on-site networking.
- 15:00 – 16:30 | Employability & Networking: Bridging student skills with career opportunities. Interactive session with CHARM-EU alumni to share tips on how to start your career in sustainability fields.
- 16:30 – 18:00 | Cultural activity
OBJECTIVES
This training initiative is structured to foster active European citizenship, democratic participation, and digital resilience among higher education students. Key objectives include:
- Democracy at the University: Empowering students to critically engage with democratic processes at their universities.
- Boosting Digital Capabilities: Cultivating practical digital literacy, leveraging digital tools for civic participation, and navigating information ecosystems safely.
- Fostering Intercultural Skills: Learn intercultural competences.
- Improving Oral Skills: Strengthening communication, public speaking, negotiation.
- Employability exchange between alumni and students: Providing a practical session, with CHARM-EU alumni, to share tips and about how to start your career in the sustainability fields.