Choose Europe for Science: CHARM-EU representatives participate at high-level event in Paris
Representatives from the European Universities alliances were called last May 5th to participate in a high-level event in Paris. The morning session was co-organised by the French President Emmanuel Macron and the President of the European Commission, Ursula Von der Leyen to launch the programme ‘Choose Europe for Science’, encouraging researchers and entrepreneurs to choose […]
Discover the CHARM-EU Sustainability Hub
As part of CHARM-EU’s commitment to promoting inclusive, innovative, and future-oriented education, the Sustainability Hub serves as a dynamic platform dedicated to fostering sustainable development within and beyond the alliance. Launched to centralise and showcase the wide range of sustainability-related initiatives, tools, and research across CHARM-EU partner institutions, the Hub supports collaboration, learning, and action […]
Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs)
What is a BIP? Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs) combine a compulsory virtual component with a short-term physical mobility period. They bring students and/or staff from different European universities together for an intensive international learning experience. Within CHARM-EU, BIPs support innovative, transdisciplinary and challenge-based learning, strengthen collaboration across the Alliance and create inclusive opportunities for international mobility. The physical […]
Visiting Fellows – Research Stay in Montpellier
This fellowship programme allows research units to host international researchers for stays of three to six months as part of the I-SITE excellence program led by the University of Montpellier. From 2025, the research themes will focus on public policies and the governance of transitions. Selected researchers will receive comprehensive financial and logistical support. Scientific […]
Staff development in higher education interinstitutional collaborations: An exploratory literature review
A research collaboration focusing on inter-institutional professional development, emerging from the work of WP3 is available open access wtihin “Innovations in Education and Teaching International”. Read more below: Interinstitutional collaborations are strategic drivers for higher education institutions (HEIs). Collaborations can initiate research partnerships, develop teaching innovations (e.g. joint degrees in supranational projects such as the […]
Onboarding: Introducing CHARM-EU for New-comers
When first hearing about CHARM-EU, the activities of the Alliance might seem complex and very broad, thus it is essential to receive structured introduction that is, at the same time, tailored to your needs. This is provided by a great diversity of CHARM-EU “Onboarding” materials that are showcased below. CHARM-EU onboarding materials target academic, research, […]
ClimEX-PE Project: A collaborative effort for buffering hydroclimatic extremes within CHARM-EU
In 2024, the ClimEx-PE project was launched as a collaborative effort among the partner universities of the CHARM-EU alliance. This project focuses on addressing global water challenges through innovative water management solutions, specifically Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) techniques. The project emerged as a research and innovation framework from solid educational connections established by CHARM-EU, demonstrating the alliance’s […]
Education Innovator Jan Haarhuis Bids Farewell
CHARM-EU: Jan in the Driver’s Seat Education innovator Jan Haarhuis was at the forefront of CHARM-EU’s creation. Since 2019, Jan has been actively involved in shaping this new European University Alliance. His contributions included leadership of the Teaching and Learning Strategies work package and membership on the Executive Board. Within CHARM-EU, Jan was a driving […]
KCT Interculturality Networking Event: Building Bridges in CHARM-EU
The first workshop took place online on 22nd January, 2025. This session introduced participants to CHARM-EU and set the stage for the subsequent in-person workshops in Barcelona. Attendees explored the current state of interculturality which included a course on that topic, showcasing practical efforts already underway. To prepare for the Barcelona workshops, participants were also […]
CHARM-EU: An innovative approach to real sustainability challenges
The students of the third cohort of the master’s degree, coming from 17 countries, have recently met at the University of Barcelona to present their capstone projects and conclude the programme. In addition, CHARM-EU, has created a new edition of the master’s degree with interesting novelties, such as the extension of the number of universities, […]