CHARM-EU secures €7 million from the European Commission to continue its impact in European Education
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 AT THE EUROPEAN STUDENT ASSEMBLY 2026: DISCOVER THEIR STORIES FROM THE ASSEMBLY FLOOR
This April, a delegation of CHARM-EU student representatives joined students from across the continent to debate, collaborate, and draft policy recommendations on the most pressing challenges facing Europe today. From sustainability to digital transformation, they brought the voice of the CHARM-EU generation to the European Parliament. We asked them about their experience collaborating with students […]
CHARM-EU partner universities and their cities reinforce their alliance with the signing of the Poitiers-Granada Declaration from the Coimbra Group
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 […]
Charming Week 2026: A Connected European Week
‘The University of Montpellier is confirming, more than ever, its role as a European campus by welcoming, this week, members from the nine universities of the CHARM-EU European alliance,’ said Philippe Augé, President of the University of Montpellier. Bringing together nearly 150 participants around a shared ambition, ‘inspiring minds, shaping the future’, this European week strengthened links between the alliance’s […]
Become part of the Capstone Challenge 2027
Let talented Master students help you to identify, investigate and address complex sustainability challenges. The Capstone is the final phase of the CHARM-EU Master’s programme Global Challenges for Sustainability and it is designed to build on students’ knowledge, skills, and prior learning gained during the previous modules of the Master’s programme. From February 2027 until June […]
Highlights from 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 […]
Incubator Hub Network
Connecting Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Stakeholder Engagement Across Europe The CHARM-EU Incubator Hub Network brings together students, researchers, entrepreneurs, innovators, and external stakeholders from across the CHARM-EU alliance to collaborate on addressing societal and sustainability challenges. Rather than operating as a single physical incubator, the network connects existing expertise, innovation ecosystems, entrepreneurship support structures, and stakeholder […]
CHARM-EU Empowers International Mobility Coordinators
This two-day, on-site event focused on a core mission: expanding student mobility numbers among partner institutions and equipping staff with the professional competencies needed to navigate the evolving Erasmus+ framework. Collaboration, Culture, and the International Day The training offered a vibrant mix of practical, collaborative learning and direct public engagement. Before arriving, participants utilised digital collaboration tools […]
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 […]
#FACESOFCHARMEU: Active Schools and Physical Education as a Driver of Transversal Skills in Initial Teacher Education
For Dr. Gabriel Díaz Cobos, a lecturer at the University of Barcelona, educational innovation is rooted in the connection between movement, cognition, and learning. Through his work in CHARM-EU, he is building bridges across institutions to develop collaborative approaches to transversal skills in teacher education. Dr. Gabriel Díaz Cobos – University of Barcelona Role: Lecturer […]