What’s it Like to Be a CHARM-EU Student?
This time, we had the pleasure of sitting down with two incredible students from the new cohort: Isabel Fernandes and José Miguel Sánchez Zaballa. After two months immersed in the CHARM-EU programme, they shared their thoughts on the journey so far and their aspirations for the future. During our conversation, Isabel and José Miguel reflected […]
Shaping the Future of Language Teaching: Innovation and Collaboration in CHARM-EU
Representatives from seven of CHARM-EU’s partner institutions gathered in Turku, Finland, to explore and develop cutting-edge ideas using a Scrum-inspired methodology. Key concepts included Physical Language Labs, Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Courses, and Language Tandems. These projects are not just theoretical – implementation of the first initiative is already set for February 2025, marking a significant step forward. […]
Intercultural awareness preparatory course for CHARM-EU partner universities students – Coming soon
Knowledge Creation Teams (KCT) Knowledge Creation Teams (KCT) play a crucial role in addressing the evolving needs of CHARM-EU. KCTs are tasked with identifying new challenges, exploring research and educational topics, and proposing innovative initiatives to the Academic Council. Their contributions are essential in developing and implementing CHARM-EU activities. This article describes the activities of […]
Guiding principles for networking & community building
When organizing a CHARM event to foster networking among participants from diverse universities, it’s crucial to follow guiding principles focused on inclusivity, engagement, and continuity. Facilitators should create a welcoming environment where participants feel valued and encouraged to share their unique perspectives. WP9.2 Networking as created a checklist with good practices including setting up structured […]
Call for Student Participation: Transnational Online Education
The CHARM-EU Transnational Online Catalogue is available! Have a look at the courses offered! CHARM-EU universities grant students from partner institutions access to select hybrid and online courses, enabling a unique transnational learning experience without the need for physical travel. Students gain firsthand international exposure, with credits from these courses eligible for recognition according to […]
When culture brings us together
CHARM-EU is an innovative project: Challenge-driven, Accessible, Research-based and Mobile. It is also a cooperation between different European universities, cultures and languages. Eleven languages, to be precise. Many ways to see the world, as many challenges to overcome. “Our struggles have most often been caused by the differences between our cultures”, said László Borhy, Rector […]
CHARM-EU PODCAST | Episode 22 | Everything you need to know about the CHARM-EU Annual Conference and Cultural Festival
For more details on the event and the full programme, make sure to check out our website: Listen to the episode here.
Making CHARM-EU accessible to all bringing the Alliance to a table at HRW
In 2023, following a strategy workshop, Ruhr West University of Applied Sciences (HRW) started a community-building initiative in its canteen (Mensa). At lunchtime, CHARM-EU-curious passers-by are invited to informally discover the ins and outs of the Alliance so as to have their participatory interests piqued. À table.
Applying challenge-based learning in existing courses in Barcelona, Montpellier and Budapest
Integrating Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) into existing courses transforms traditional teaching methods by engaging students with real-world problems. This approach not only deepens their understanding of academic content but also equips them with critical skills for future success. Here you can find some practical examples carried out at the University of Barcelona (UB) and the University […]
The University in Transition
A plea for Open Science Where do we want to go in education, research, and participation, among other areas? And how do we achieve this in an open manner? These are the questions that Kluijtmans, Kummeling, and Miedema discussed during several meetings with staff and students at Utrecht University, as well as with external stakeholders. […]