Name: CHARM-EU Cultural Festival 2024 – Partner Universities
Start: 2024-11-05T00:00:00+01:00
End: 2024-11-06T23:59:59+01:00

While celebrating the Cultural Festival hosted at the Faculty of Humanities at ELTE, CHARM-EU partner universities will simultaneously offer onsite or online a variety of engaging and attractive activities for students, university staff members, CHARM-EU members, and anyone interested in intercultural and multilingual experiences.

Below is a preliminary list of activities scheduled for the afternoon of Tuesday, November 5th, and Wednesday, November 6th, 2024.

The final list of activities and the exact place and time of the programmes will be published here on the first weeks of October, 2024. Some of the activities will require registration, please check below the programmes you like to join and its capacity.

If you would like to celebrate with us, please join the Cultural Festival event on Facebook and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the CHARM-EU newsletter to stay tuned with the latest festival information!

We reserve the right to make changes in the programme.

Partner University Programmes

Instagram Short Film Festival | OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS FROM partner universities

Festival de vídeos curts a Instagram

TUESDAY, 5th of November

Location: Online/CHARM-EU Instagram account (@charm.eu)

Language: English/Any other language

Target: Students from the CHARM-EU Master’s programme in Global Sustainability Challenges

Send your videos here.

See Terms & Conditions of the Festival here.

Description:

EN – Instragram Short Film Festival

Open festival for all CHARM-EU partner universities’ students, who would like to present a short film (reels) around intercultural situations, experiences, issues, where the participants use at least 2 languages. The nine best preselected films will be shown via Instagram and the voting system will open taking into account the number of likes of each video.

CA – Concurs de vídeos curts a Instagram

Concurs obert a tots els estudiants de les universitats sòcies de CHARM-EU que vulguin presentar un vídeo curt (reel) sobre situacions, experiències, qüestions interculturals, en què els participants utilitzin almenys 2 idiomes. Els nou millors vídeos es penjaran al perfil d’Instagram de CHARM-EU i el vídeo que obtingui més “m’agrades” serà el guanyador.

Organised by the University of Barcelona.

GSiK Theme Week Meets CHARM-EU Cultural Festival: "We Are the People?! Democratic Participation in Challenging Times" | Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg

GSiK-Themenwoche trifft auf CHARM-EU-Kulturfestival: „Wir sind das Volk?! Demokratische Partizipation in herausfordernden Zeiten“

TUESDAY, 5th of November & WEDNESDAY 6th November 17:15-19:30

Location: Lobby of the University building. Wittelsbacherplatz 1, 97074 Würzburg

Language: German

Target: JMU students, staff and others interested.

Registration required via Wuestudy.

Description:

EN GSiK Theme Week Meets CHARM-EU Cultural Festival: “We Are the People?! Democratic Participation in Challenging Times – From November 4th to 7th, 2024, the GSiK Theme Week invites you to engage with our democracy! Under the title “We Are the People?! Democratic Participation in Challenging Times,” we will discuss how we can strengthen and defend democracy, especially in times of disinformation, populism, and social division. The two evening events on November 5th and 6th are also part of the CHARM-EU Cultural Festival, which this year is themed “Bridging Cultures, Embracing Diversity.”

Tuesday evening (05.11.) is dedicated to the topic “Threats to Democracy.” Following a keynote lecture on the subject, participants can choose between three workshops related to potential threats to democracy (Digitalization and Fake News, Right-Wing Extremism, and Capitalism). On Wednesday evening (06.11.), the focus will be on “Democracy for Everyone.” After a keynote lecture on the subject, three workshops will be available on the following topics: Democratic Participation of Marginalized Groups, Civil Disobedience, and the Influence of Civil Society on Legislation.

DE – GSiK-Themenwoche trifft auf CHARM-EU-Kulturfestival: „Wir sind das Volk?! Demokratische Partizipation in herausfordernden Zeiten“ – Vom 4. bis 7. November 2024 lädt die GSiK-Themenwoche dazu ein, sich mit unserer Demokratie auseinanderzusetzen! Unter dem Titel „Wir sind das Volk?! Demokratische Partizipation in herausfordernden Zeiten“ werden wir diskutieren, wie wir die Demokratie stärken und verteidigen können, insbesondere in Zeiten von Desinformation, Populismus und gesellschaftlicher Spaltung. Die beiden Abendveranstaltungen am 5. und 6. November sind auch Teil des CHARM-EU Kulturfestivals, das in diesem Jahr unter dem Motto „Bridging Cultures, Embracing Diversity“ steht.

Der Dienstagabend (05.11.) ist dem Thema „Threats to Democracy“ gewidmet. Nach einem Impulsvortrag zu diesem Thema können die Teilnehmer zwischen drei Workshops zu möglichen Bedrohungen der Demokratie (Digitalisierung und Fake News, Rechtsextremismus und Kapitalismus) wählen.

Am Mittwochabend (06.11.) liegt der Fokus auf „Demokratie für alle“. Nach einem Impulsvortrag zu diesem Thema werden drei Workshops zu folgenden Themen angeboten: Demokratische Partizipation von Randgruppen, Ziviler Ungehorsam und der Einfluss der Zivilgesellschaft auf die Gesetzgebung.

Organised by Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg.

Irish for Beginners: A Unique Event | CHARM-EU Trinity College Dublin MSc Students

Gaeilge do Thos aitheoirí: Imeacht ar leith do Mhic Léinn MSc CHARM-EU TCD

TUESDAY, 6th of November, 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Location: Trinity College Dublin

Language: English/Irish

Target: TCD MSc CHARM students

Description:

EN – Irish for Beginners: A Unique Event for CHARM-EU TCD MSc Students

We are offering a free Irish for Beginners session for all CHARM-EU TCD MSc students with Ciara Ní Mhurchú from the School of Irish and Celtic Studies on Wednesday the 21st of November at 9am. In this class, you will learn about where Irish is spoken, the different dialects of Irish, how introduce youselves, and ask each other some questions in Irish. You will be introduced to the basics of Irish phonetics and grammar and the emphasis will be on students actively speaking the language.

IE – Gaeilge do Thosaitheoirí: Imeacht ar leith do Mhic Léinn MSc CHARM-EU TCD

Reáchtálfar seisiún Gaeilge do Thosaitheoirí saor in aisce do gach mac léinn MSc CHARM-EU TCD le Ciara Ní Mhurchú ó Roinn na Gaeilge agus na dTeangacha Ceilteacha Dé Céadaoin an 6 Samhain ag 9am. Sa rang seo, foghlaimeoidh tú faoi na háiteanna ina labhraítear Gaeilge, faoi na canúintí éagsúla, conas tú féin a chur in aithne, agus cuirfidh tú roinnt ceisteanna ar a chéile as Gaeilge. Tabharfar eolas ar bhunchlocha na foghraíochta agus na gramadaí agus leagfar béim ar dheiseanna cainte a thabhairt do na mic léinn.

Organised by Trinity College Dublin.

Cultural Buzz-Feed Game | University of Applied Sciences Ruhr West

Das mehrsprachige und vielfältige Budapest – Fotoausstellung

WEDNESDAY, 6 November, 09:30 AM – 03:30 PM

Location: Campus of University of Applied Sciences Ruhr West

Language: German & English

EN Cultural Buzz-Feed Game – Fun and quirky questions to match the personal character with the cultural characteristics of the CHARM-EU countries & universities. This will take place as part of the International Day @HRW which will offer Keynotes, a Marketplace with food stands, Language Learning games, networking opportunities and information on Erasmus+ exchange possibilities.

DE Kulturelles Buzz-Feed Spiel – Lustige und skurrile Fragen, um den persönlichen Charakter mit den kulturellen Merkmalen der CHARM-EU Länder und Universitäten zu vergleichen. Dies findet im Rahmen des International Day @HRW statt, der Keynotes, einen Marktplatz mit Essensständen, Sprachlernspiele, Networking-Möglichkeiten und Informationen über Erasmus+ Austauschmöglichkeiten bietet.

Organised by University of Applied Sciences Ruhr West

Linguistic Trivia: Exploring cultures and Linguistic Roots in CHARM-EU | University of Montpellier

Trivia linguistique : Explorer les cultures et les racines linguistiques dans CHARM-EU

WEDNESDAY, 6th of November, 12:00 AM – 03:00 PM

Format: Online

Language: English

Target: Students, staff and others interested.

Description:

EN Linguistic Trivia: Exploring cultures and Linguistic Roots in CHARM-EU

The activity involves an interactive quiz with questions using Wooclap or Kahoot!

Part 1 consists of general culture questions, focusing on peculiarities, traditions, customs, and practices of the countries that are part of the CHARM alliance: Spain, Hungary, France, Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, and Finland. The second part will focus on similarities between languages.

Part 1 questions could include: ‘In which country is it common to greet with two to three kisses on the cheek?’ or ‘What time do they have dinner in Spain?’ Part 2 questions will involve language recognition, such as ‘Can you recognize this language?’ with an audio presented in German, or ‘Can you recognize this language?’ with a text presented in Hungarian (poetry, books). The Part 2 questions will be superficial and won’t require in-depth knowledge. The quiz will be conducted in teams, with teams composed of students from more than one different country.

FR Trivia linguistique : Explorer les cultures et les racines linguistiques dans CHARM-EU

L’activité consiste en un quiz interactif avec des questions utilisant Wooclap.

La première partie consiste en des questions de culture générale, axées sur les particularités, les traditions, les coutumes et les pratiques des pays qui font partie de l’alliance CHARM : Espagne, Hongrie, France, Irlande, Allemagne, Pays-Bas, Norvège et Finlande. La deuxième partie portera sur les similitudes entre les langues.

Les questions de la première partie pourraient être les suivantes Dans quel pays a-t-on l’habitude de se saluer en se faisant deux ou trois bises sur la joue ? ou « À quelle heure dîne-t-on en Espagne ? Les questions de la partie 2 porteront sur la reconnaissance de la langue, par exemple : « Pouvez-vous reconnaître cette langue ? » avec un document audio présenté en allemand, ou « Pouvez-vous reconnaître cette langue ? » avec un texte présenté en hongrois (poésie, livres). Les questions de la partie 2 seront superficielles et ne nécessiteront pas de connaissances approfondies. Le quiz se déroulera en équipes, les équipes étant composées d’étudiants de plusieurs pays différents.

Organised by the University of Montpellier.

Peek-APP Montpellier | University of Montpellier

Peek-App Montpellier

WEDNESDAY, 6th of November

Language: English

Target: All are invited to participate, including students, CHARM-EU staff, partner university staff, and general audiences.

Description:

EN – Peek-App Montpellier/ partner universities

The Peek app offers an interactive and educational excursion experience. It enhances decision-making, mapping skills, and active engagement through fun interactions. It focuses on improving reading skills and facilitating dialogue about landscapes, making learning enjoyable and effective for students.

The activity involves using the application via city maps. It’s a competition in teams of 3-10 persons. As you visit the marked points, questions related to the city pop up. Correct answers earn you points, and you move on to the next marked point to repeat the process. The one with the most points will be the winner.

FR – Peek-App Montpellier/ universités partenaires

L’application Peek offre une expérience d’excursion interactive et éducative. Elle améliore la prise de décision, les compétences cartographiques et l’engagement actif grâce à des interactions amusantes. Elle se concentre sur l’amélioration des compétences de lecture et facilite le dialogue sur les paysages, rendant l’apprentissage agréable et efficace pour les étudiants.

L’activité consiste à utiliser l’application via des plans de ville. Il s’agit d’une compétition en équipes de 3 à 10 personnes. Lorsque vous visitez les points marqués, des questions relatives à la ville apparaissent. Les réponses correctes vous rapportent des points, et vous passez au point marqué suivant pour répéter le processus. L’équipe qui aura obtenu le plus de points sera la gagnante.

Organised by the University of Montpellier

Local programmes in Budapest

Dialogue Trainer

DialogueTrainer

WEDNESDAY, 6th of November

Location: Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest

Language: English

Description:

EN DialogueTrainer – a platform for training (intercultural) communication skills – The simulation-based immersive learning platform DialogueTrainer allows students and professionals to practise difficult conversations in a safe environment that allows for experimentation. Underneath each simulation lies a research based model that combines a best practice approach with learning objectives and theory. As students play, a dashboard gives students feedback about their performance, and allows teachers to monitor performance and progress through scores.

NL DialogueTrainer – een platform voor het trainen van (interculturele) communicatievaardigheden –Het op simulatie gebaseerde immersieve leerplatform DialogueTrainer stelt studenten en professionals in staat om moeilijke gesprekken te oefenen in een veilige omgeving die ruimte biedt voor experiment. Onder elke simulatie ligt een op onderzoek gebaseerd model dat een best practice-benadering combineert met leerdoelen en theorie. Tijdens het spelen geeft een dashboard studenten feedback over hun prestaties en stelt het docenten in staat om prestaties en voortgang te volgen door middel van scores.

Organised by University of Utrecht

JOHAN JEURING

Johan Jeuring is a professor of Software Technology for Learning and Teaching at the department of Information and Computing Sciences and the Freudental Institue of Utrecht University in The Netherlands, and Chief Science Officer at DialogueTrainer, a company that offers simulations for communication skills training. He develops software technology to support learning and teaching, such as feedback in tutoring systems for mathematics, logic, and programming, automatic assessment of mathematics and programming, and artificial intelligence in education and simulations. His work is used in several learning environments, both in the Netherlands and other European countries.

Flora Choir

DialogueTrainer

WEDNESDAY, 6th of November

Location: Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest

Language: Swedish with English subtitles

Description:

EN Flora Choir at Åbo Akademi University – The female student choir, the Flora Choir at Åbo Akademi University, is celebrating its 80th anniversary. The festivities includes an anniversary concert with the theme Fristad (sanctuary, asylum, refuge) and also a banquet, a composition competition and an anniversary tour. The choir will also participate in the World Choral Cup in Calella (north of Barcelona) in October 2024. The short film shows the musical, cultural and community aspects of the student life. Filmed in Åbo, to be shown in Budapest.

SV Florakören vid Åbo Akademi – Den kvinnliga studentkören Florakören vid Åbo Akademi firar sitt 80-årsjubileum. Festligheterna omfattar en jubileumskonsert med temat Fristad, men också en bankett, en kompositionstävling och en jubileumsturné. Kören kommer också att delta i World Choral Cup i Calella (norr om Barcelona) i oktober 2024. Kortfilmen visar de musikaliska, kulturella och samhälleliga aspekterna av studentlivet. Filmad i Åbo, ska visas i Budapest.

Organised by Abo Akademi University