Profitably greening up in the city

A detailed miniature model of a sustainable city skyline made of natural wood and moss. The buildings feature tiny glowing windows and are integrated with green trees and moss-covered industrial chimneys. The entire scene rests on a floating base of thick, vibrant green moss, set against a soft, blurred background with warm bokeh lights.

Dr. Helen Toxopeus studied International Economics and Business at the University of Groningen. She then worked at ABN AMRO. She obtained her doctorate on Financing sustainable innovation at the Erasmus University Rotterdam. Within the Utrecht School of Economics, she has ties to the research group Strategy, Organisation and Entrepreneurship as an Associate Professor. Besides this, she […]

Enacting Education for Sustainable Development: spotlight on teaching practices for exploring ‘Worldviews, Perceptions and Values’.

This resource includes the presentations and recordings of the 3-part webinar-series entitled „Enacting Education for Sustainable Development: spotlight on teaching practices for exploring ‘Worldviews, Perceptions and Values’. The webinar-series shares insights on Trinity College Dublin’s ‘Enacting Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in Trinity’ staff development module (referred to as Enacting ESD module), especially through one of its five related […]

UM goes solar

A wide view of several rows of solar panels installed on a flat rooftop, arranged in parallel lines. In the background, multiple low-rise buildings are visible under a clear blue sky.

It’s a very subtle change when viewed from below, but if you take a step back, you’ll see a new reflection on the roofs of Building D on the Richter campus. It’s the reflection of the solar panels that have just been installed and are now entering the testing phase. “This is the first of three […]

Libraries: home to knowledge, communities and engagement

A journey through libraries of the CHARM-EU Alliance CHARM‑EU is a European University alliance founded in 2019 by the University of Barcelona (coordinator), Eötvös Loránd University Budapest, Trinity College Dublin, Utrecht University and the University of Montpellier. In 2022, the Alliance expanded with Åbo Akademi University, University of Würzburg and the Ruhr West University of […]

CHARM-EU: Cultural Heritage through the Centuries | Interactive Online Exhibition

CHARM-EU Logo and the text "Cultural Heritage through the centuries" with a beige background.

Made up of 9 partner universities across Europe, CHARM-EU brings together diverse cultures, histories, languages, cultures and perspectives. This interactive exhibition curated by Márk Vrabély (ELTE University Library and Archives) provides some curious insights into the rich history of CHARM-EU partner institutions and their cities. The virtual exhibition includes a selection of library treasures at […]

CHARM ON

CHARM-ON Monthly episodes on CHARM-EU innovative practices

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

A group photo with all the participants of the Winter School 2026, in the stairs in front of the Faculty of Economics.

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 […]

From Design to Action: PATH EMDM Project Concludes with Launch of Transdisciplinary PATH Network

Since October 2024, the international PATH project team has been designing a Transdisciplinary Master’s programme in Planetary Health with the support of an Erasmus Mundus Design Measures grant. On 26–27 November 2025, representatives of the project partners – ELTE (coordinator), ÅAU, UB, JMU, and TCD – along with interested students and stakeholders, gathered in the […]

CHARM-EU Open Science Training (ELTE)

Banner of the 2nd CHARM-EU Open Science Day

Building an Open Science ecosystem in CHARM-EU context and beyond. Aligned with one of the CHARM-EU principles, the goal of this activity is to raise awareness of the importance of Open Science (OS), offer tailored skill trainings for all areas of OS (including digital technologies for OS), encourage participants to join the local OS community, […]