A study analyses the policies of 40 countries to combat climate change and identifies the most effective ones
This is the conclusion of an international study that compared the climate policies of 40 countries over more than 30 years and was published in the journal Climate Policy. Researchers from the University of Barcelona, the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, the University of Lausanne and the University of Oslo participated in the study. The research team, which included […]
Open Call: Enhance the impact of your micro-credentials and/or free online courses with CHARM-EU
Purpose of the Call Within our CHARM-EU alliance of nine European universities, we are seeking to share best practices of micro-credential and free online course development from our partners. The purpose of this call is to invite micro-credential and free online course providers to share their short-term educational programmes with CHARM-EU, enhancing their reach, visibility, […]
CHARM ON
CHARM ON is a monthly online series where academic and support staff can explore innovative practices and share experiences across the community. Each session features a panel discussion with invited guests from across the university community, providing testimonials of concrete examples. The panels will include educators, researchers, students, and support staff. Together they will bring […]
CHARM-EU Winter School 2026: Exploring Citizen Science for Societal Impact
Organised by CHARM-EU and coordinated by Prof. Josep Perelló (University of Barcelona), this three-day Winter School was designed for PhD candidates from all disciplines who are interested in strengthening the social dimension of their research. The programme is a certified training programme, via a CHARM-EU digital credential, for PhD students and took place at the […]
Alba Graells
“With the CHARM-EU master’s programme, students can experience the kind of work they might actually do in the future, for example, in the public or food sector. It’s a great way to put academic knowledge into real-life practice.”
CHARM-EU Celebrates the Graduation of Its 4th Cohort of the Master’s in Global Challenges for Sustainability in Barcelona
The ceremony opened with Avelina Tortosa, Coordinator of the Master’s programme at the University of Barcelona, who highlighted CHARM-EU’s innovative approach to learning and teaching higher education. Built on collaboration, transdisciplinarity, and real-world impact, the master’s in Global Challenges for Sustainability places students at the centre of a rich, multicultural learning environment shaped by European […]
CHARM-EU and Capstone Collaboration: Turning Academic Learning into Regional Impact
During the Grand Finale 2026, held on 27 and 28 January 2026 at the University of Barcelona, students from the 4th cohort of the master’s programme presented their capstone projects. We had the opportunity to engage in a discussion with Alba Graells from the Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food of the Government of […]
Lingua Franca Tandems: Practicing English through Virtual Exchange
The project emerged from the Polyglot Group, a CHARM-EU–created network of language educators formed through CHARM-EU networking events. This group provides a collaborative space for experimenting with innovative language learning practices across partner institutions. Following initial discussions within this network, one of the initiatives that was launched after the CHARM-EU Language Teachers’ Meeting in Turku […]
CHARM-EU and the Transformative Impact of European University Alliances at the University of Montpellier
The report urges policymakers to bridge the divide between Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe, advocating for sustainable, coordinated, and long-term funding under a strategic vision spanning at least a decade. Now entering a phase of institutionalisation, the European Universities Initiative is presented as a powerful driver of organisational and cultural change, offering a model for 21st-century […]
Grand Finale 2026: Showcasing Transformative Capstone Projects
The Grand Finale serves as the ceremonial closing of the Master’s programme, where students present their capstone projects—team‑based research and solution proposals developed in partnership with external stakeholders from public, private, and non‑profit sectors. These projects address pressing societal and environmental challenges through intercultural, transdisciplinary approaches, reflecting the programme’s mission to bridge academic knowledge with […]