Kanika Chakraborty

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The Education for Sustainable Development workshop deepened my understanding of sustainable development. Before the session, I mainly associated sustainability with environmental protection, climate responsibility, social justice, and economic balance. Through the workshop, I learned that sustainability is also shaped by people’s worldviews, values, assumptions, power relations, institutional roles, and ethical responsibilities. It is not only […]

SnackLab Workshop: Rethinking the Vending Machine

12 November 2026 @ 9h30 – 17h30 –  Thursday, 12 November 2026 | 09:30–17:30  Faculty of Pharmacy & Food Sciences (Building B — Sala de Juntas), UB  Deadline: 20 October 2026. Places are limited, so early registration is encouraged!  Apply now (Be ready to write a short 2–5 sentence motivation statement.) SnackLab is a free, one-day workshop that takes you from the science of healthy […]

SnackLab: Rethinking the Vending Machine

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  📅 Thursday, 12 November 2026 | 09:30–17:30 🏛️ Faculty of Pharmacy & Food Sciences (Building B — Sala de Juntas), UB ⏰ Deadline: 20 October 2026. Places are limited, so early registration is encouraged! 👉 Apply now (Be ready to write a short 2–5 sentence motivation statement.) SnackLab is a free, one-day workshop that […]

CHARM-EU Guide Pitch

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Created by CHARM-Eight – WorkPackage 15 – July 2026 This practical guide is designed to help entrepreneurs—including students, PhD candidates, and researchers across CHARM-EU Alliance universities—master the key elements of delivering a clear, complete, and impactful pitch. Combining core storytelling principles with essential communication techniques, the document outlines a step-by-step pitch structure—from creating a compelling […]

Internationally Linked Research Hubs: Expanding Collaboration Across Europe

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Alongside Utrecht University and Université de Montpellier, Universitat de Barcelona, Åbo Akademi University, and Eötvös Loránd University are now participating in the organisation of the module, creating an even stronger European network for education, research, and innovation.  The expansion reflects the ambition of the module: connecting Master students, researchers, and research hubs across the CHARM-EU Alliance to address pressing societal health challenges through international and interdisciplinary collaboration.  This […]

Highlights from the CHARM-EU Master’s Hackathon 2026  

Group picture of the CHARM-EU Master’s Hackathon 2026 

This Hackathon is a space for professional development, onboarding, and curriculum design. This year’s edition brought together our CHARM-EU professors and educationalists to ensure our transdisciplinary master’s programme continues to lead the way in innovative higher education.   Crafting the Upcoming Academic Year   A major focus of the week was hands-on preparation for the new academic cycle. Participants worked to refine and enhance […]

Presentation of the Master’s in Global Challenges for Sustainability, in Turku, Finland

21 January 2026 @ 12h30 – 14h00 – Ready to become a global change-maker? 🌍 Do you want to learn about the CHARM-EU Master’s in Global Challenges for Sustainability? This unique hybrid program spans nine European universities and connects you with international organizations to solve real-world issues in Water, Food, Health, and Energy. Meet the Head of Programme and alumni to discover how this […]

European Students’ Union Conference of the Student Bodies of the Alliances (CoA #3)

1 May 2026 – 5 May 2026 @ All day – This event is organised by the European Students’ Union, not CHARM-EU. You can find more information on their website here. Student Representatives of the European University Alliances, save the date for the 3rd Edition of the ESU Conference of the Student Bodies of the Alliances (CoA 03), taking place from 1 May to 5 May […]

Master’s in Global Challenges for Sustainability Hybrid Open Day at ELTE, Budapest, Hungary

21 January 2026 @ 11h00 – 13h00 – We invite all those interested in the international master’s program to join ELTE’s English language local information session either in person or online.📅 When: 21 January, 11:00–13:00 CET📍 Where: ELTE Faculty of Science CHARM-EU Hybrid Classroom (1117 Budapest, Pázmány P. sétány 1/A, Room 7.59.) and online🗣️ Language: English, with Hungarian questions also welcome in the […]

Presentation of the Master’s in Global Challenges for Sustainability, in Montpellier, France

14 February 2026 @ All day – Ready to become a global change-maker?  The Master’s programme Global Challenges for Sustainability is a truly unique opportunity. While following innovative courses and connecting with fellow international pioneers, you reinvent your limits and explore new perspectives on real-world sustainability challenges. All to get you ready to co-create new possibilities that change the world for the better. Are […]