Audience: Policymaker

CHARM-EU Contributes to the Future of European Higher Education at the 4th European Universities Initiative Forum

Large group photo of participants at the 4th Forum of the European Universities Initiative at Maynooth University.

The Forum brought together members of European University Alliances to reflect on the future of transnational cooperation in higher education and the next phase of development for the European Universities Initiative. Discussions focused on how alliances can strengthen links between education, research, and innovation, contribute to Europe’s competitiveness, and support talent development across the European […]

CHARM-EU secures €7 million from the European Commission to continue its impact in European Education

Group portrait of nine Rectors and Vice-rectors from the CHARM-EU partner universities, standing on a staircase indoors next to a large window and an Utrecht University banner. The individuals—five women and four men—are dressed in business casual and professional attire, arranged in three rows, and smiling at the camera.

The 2026 Erasmus+ call featured a dedicated total budget of €145.6 million to provide 2 years of financial support specifically designed for higher education institution consortia engaged in existing, deep transnational cooperation at the institutional level. Intended as crucial bridge funding ahead of the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), the call targets experienced consortia […]

CHARM-EU partner universities and their cities reinforce their alliance with the signing of the Poitiers-Granada Declaration from the Coimbra Group

A large group of people pose for a group photo in an outdoor park setting with trees and apartment buildings in the background.

2026 Coimbra Group Annual Conference The signing builds upon the work carried out during the 2026 Coimbra Group Annual Conference and General Assembly, which took place at the University of Granada from June 16 to 19 under the theme “Transforming the local and social environment through Research and Innovation.” The meeting brought together historic, research-intensive […]

European University alliances discuss next steps for research, skills and competitiveness in Brussels

The meeting highlighted the role of alliances in advancing skills, innovation, and cooperation, as well as the need to strengthen their contribution to Europe’s competitiveness in the face of global challenges. The summit brought together academic leaders and senior European Commission representatives to reflect on how alliances can further shape Europe’s education, research, and innovation […]

The future of the European Higher Education Framework 2028–2034 and the role of Erasmus+

27 April 2026 @ 9h00 – 13h30 – This event is organised by the Gencat Department of Research and Universities, not CHARM-EU. You can find more information on their website here. This conference aims to analyse the main political and strategic orientations of the future Erasmus+ 2028–2034 program in the field of higher education, as well as to open a space for reflection […]

5th national interdisciplinary education conference

15 November 2023 @ All day – The theme of 5th Edition of the Dutch and Flemish National Interdisciplinary Education conference will be: Boundary Crossing. Transdisciplinary teaching and learning. Marjanneke Vijge (CHARM-EU Utecht University Academic Director) will participate in the conference. Dutch and Flemish higher education institutions are very much invited to share and discuss their inspiring examples and case studies, and […]

CHARM-EU Innovators’ Journey: Sustainable Entrepreneurs, and what their needs are

24 February 2026 @ 16h00 – 17h00 – CHARM-EU Innovators’ Journey | Sustainable Entrepreneurs, and what their needs are4-5 pm CET, 24 February 2026, hybrid formatFor in-person attendance location: Lecture Hall Red, Marinus Ruppert Building, Leuvenlaan 21, Utrecht.Ever had a groundbreaking idea but not known where to start? Or wondered how sustainability, business, and cutting-edge research intersect in the real world?Designed for curious minds – […]

CHARM-EU Cultural Festival 2024 – Budapest

5 November 2024 – 6 November 2024 @ All day – Hosted at the Faculty of Humanities of ELTE, the first CHARM-EU Cultural Festival offers a diverse variety of engaging cultural programmes, challenges and fun activities for students, staff members and anyone interested in experiencing interculturality and multilingualism in a joyful festival environment. All festival programmes are free of charge and the majority of programmes do not […]