SEED-ED: Learning biodiversity by turning science into action

How can students turn the scientific knowledge they acquire at university into concrete action for society? SEED-ED, a collaborative initiative between the University of Montpellier and Trinity College Dublin, invites students to tackle this question through plants and insects, from living collections in botanical gardens to fossils documenting ecosystems millions of years ago. By combining […]

European Perspectives on Undergraduate Teaching in Geriatric Medicine

16 October 2026 @ 13h00 – 14h00 – 📅Friday 16 October 2026⏰1 – 2 pm📍In-person event This event is taking place as part of the CHARM-ED project, GERI-CHARM: Enhancing Undergraduate Geriatric Medicine Education through CHARM-EU Collaboration and bilateral exchanges between Trinity College Dublin and the University of Barcelona. Prof. Maria Victoria Farré Mercadé will be presenting on “European Perspectives on Undergraduate Teaching in Geriatric Medicine” […]

Multiplying Scientific Value – François Gibier and CNSP receive the CHARM-EU Open Science Recognition Award 2026 

As part of CHARM-EU’s mission to promote and mainstream comprehensive Open Science practices, the Alliance established the Open Science Recognition Award in 2023 to recognize the contributions of individuals engaged in research or teaching in our partner universities who have demonstrated a strong commitment to Open Science. The call was published for the third time in 2026, with […]

Integrating Geriatric Medicine into Medical Curricula

How can universities make Geriatric Medicine visible, coherent and assessable within an existing undergraduate medical curriculum? The GERI-CHARM Implementation Toolkit is a practical, adaptable guide for universities, medical schools and curriculum leaders seeking to introduce, strengthen or integrate Geriatric Medicine in undergraduate education. Developed through collaboration between Trinity College Dublin and the University of Barcelona, […]

Staff Mobility

Individual staff mobility is strongly encouraged within the CHARM-EU Alliance, recognizing its potential to enrich both academic and non-academic staff through a variety of professional development opportunities. By facilitating such mobility, CHARM-EU aims to strengthen its network of universities and provide staff members with transformative experiences that can be applied both in their professional roles […]

Inclusive Assessment in Language Teaching

Participants gathered for a group photo during an Inclusive Assessment in Language Education workshop.

As part of the CHARM-ED project “Inclusive Assessment in Language Teaching”, the event brought together colleagues from both institutions for a day of discussion and exchange in Barcelona. The programme included presentations from Trinity College Dublin, a workshop on terminology, the presentation of research findings, a session on Universal Design for Learning, and opportunities for […]

#FACESOFCHARMEU: Breaking isolation and choosing to build together

Portrait of a CHARM‑EU member featured in a “Faces of CHARM‑EU” profile graphic, with the name Alex Arenas displayed alongside CHARM‑EU branding.

For Alex Arenas, Educationalist at CHARM‑EU and Pedagogical Engineer at the University of Montpellier Teaching and Learning Centre CSIP, educational innovation starts with bringing people together. Over the past three years, Alex has helped connect colleagues across the Alliance to co-create new learning experiences, including CHARM‑EU’s interculturality courses, turning diverse perspectives into meaningful collaboration. Your […]

CHARM-EU Spring School 2027: Educational Leadership for Inter-institutional Collaboration

Dynamic photo of young professionals and academics engaged in a conference discussion about the future of higher education and democratic resilience.

For leaders of European University Alliances and other large-scale inter-institutional collaborations, CHARM-EU is organising a new edition of our unique Spring School. It sets itself apart from traditional leadership programmes by focusing on a strategic area in higher education: inter-institutional collaborations in education. Navigate your challenges in inter-institutional leadership, by networking, reflecting and enhancing your leadership […]

Artificial Intelligence, Academic Integrity and Teaching Responsibility: Where Do We Draw the Line?

20 October 2026 @ 9h45 – 14h30 – This event is organised by AQU Catalunya, not CHARM-EU. You can find more information on their website here.We invite you to join the online discussion “Artificial Intelligence, Academic Integrity and Teaching Responsibility: Where Do We Draw the Line?”, as part of the conference series: “Quality and Integrity in Higher Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence”.Date: […]

Inclusive Assessment in Language Teaching

25 September 2026 @ 10h00 – 14h00 – Join us for a morning to explore issues and opportunities in inclusive approaches to language testing.The event includes:Presentations from Trinity College Dublin colleaguesWorkshop on terminologyPresentation of research dataUniversal design for learningCoffee and Networking For more information, please contact Ciaran Canning at ciarancanning@ub.edu.  Register here This educational offer is made possible through CHARM‑ED. The CHARM-ED Funding Call […]