CHARM-EU Annual Conference 2025 Poster Proceedings
The CHARM-EU Annual Conference was held on the 12th of November 2025 in Utrecht University. As part of the conference, a poster session was held related to the theme “Boosting European Competitiveness: European University Alliances as Catalysts for Innovation and Sustainability in Higher Education”. A broad view of European competitiveness was posed, and a diversity […]
Trainings and Professional Development Sessions on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Hosted by the CHARM-EU Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Office. In order to mainstream diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) – as a core value of CHARM-EU – it was essential to create spaces for dialogue on the importance of DEI as well as on the manifestation of structural barriers within the Alliance’s overall operation and organisational […]
CHARM-EU Roadshow: Targeted CHARM-EU introductory sessions
Info sessions at faculties and administrative departments to introduce CHARM-EU membership. This activity is aimed at disseminating the news of the institution joining the CHARM-EU Alliance and highlight concrete benefits and connection points on faculty/department level. By providing a general introduction to CHARM-EU, it raises interest and awareness, while potential CHARM-EU offers to the different […]
CHARM-EU R&I Days 1st Edition
Building multidisciplinary research proposals: a co-creation workshop to address the Global Water Challenges. The major aim of this activity is to foster collaboration in research projects within and beyond CHARM-EU. The first edition of the CHARM-EU R&I Days in 2023 brought together a group of diverse background researchers across partner universities in the Alliance as […]
CHARM-EU Cultural Festival
A major CHARM-EU event to celebrate cultural diversity. The CHARM-EU Cultural Festival was designed to celebrate cultural diversity through a range of challenge- and team-based, playful activities. Its goal is to raise awareness of CHARM-EU amongst key target groups, to support community building and encourage cultural exchange following the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. […]
CHARM-EU Annual Conference
A major CHARM-EU knowledge-sharing and networking event. The main goal of this major event is raising awareness of CHARM-EU amongst key targetgroups, knowledge-sharing around good practices, research and lessons learned as well as networking and community-building within and beyond the Alliance. Keywords: awareness raising, networking, knowledge sharing, best practices, inter-institutional engagement CHARM-EU principles: Transnational and […]
CHARM-EU, Welcome to the Future (UB)
Student-led information session at UB addressed at students and faculty. The primary goal of this activity, organised by current CHARM-EU Master’s students at UB, is to increase awareness about the European Universities Initiative and, in particular, about CHARM-EU among students and faculty staff. CHARM-EU, Welcome to the Future, directly promotes the CHARM-EU Master’s Programme in […]
Great success of CHARM-EU Annual Conference: Top experts and an engaged community discussed the leading role of European University alliances
Held in Utrecht, the Netherlands, the CHARM-EU Annual Conference 2025 brought together key opinion leaders, European policymakers, university leaders, innovators, academic staff members and students to discuss how European University alliances could contribute to Europe’s leadership in professional skills development, talent attraction, mobility, internationalisation and regional development, among others. Through inspiring plenary sessions with top […]
Traineeship mobility at CHARM-EU
Enhancing professional skills and strengthening inter-university collaboration. The CHARM-EU traineeship mobility program enables students to undertake professional work placements at partner universities, allowing them to develop their skills in real-world settings while gaining international experience. This initiative is a core component of CHARM-EU’s commitment to fostering transnational education and institutional collaboration. By bridging academic learning […]
Designing innovative micro-credentials: Best practices and open dialogue with CHARM-EU
CHARM-EU faciliated a micro-credentials and free online courses (MOOCs) online showcase for courses designed around the CHARM-EU Educational Principles. This one-hour online session brought together experienced educators and developers from across our alliance to share practical insights, lessons learned, and tips you can apply to your own courses. The best practices being showcased include: Natural […]