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SUMMARY:Closing event of the Planetary Health Joint Master’s Programme
DESCRIPTION:Join the closing event of the Planetary Health Joint Master’s Programme – in person or online!\nOn Thursday\, 27 November 2025\, the ELTE Faculty of Science in Budapest\, Hungary\, will host the final meeting of the design phase of PATH – the Planetary Health Joint Master’s Programme. We warmly invite teaching staff\, researchers\, and students to participate\, either on-site or virtually. \nAgenda:\n\n08:30-09:00    Registration\n09:00-09:05    Welcome address\n09:05-09:30    Institutional introductions: ÅAU (Tiina Salminen)\, JMU (Andreas Buck)\, TCD (Noel McCarthy)\, UB (Sílvia Bofill) & ELTE (István Szalai)\n09:30-10:15    Viktor G. Mihucz (ELTE) – Results of the PATH EMDM: Goals\, Deliverables\, Project timeline\, Curriculum design\, EA accreditation\, PATH Network\n10:15-10:45    Coffee Break\n10:45-11:15    Viktor G. Mihucz (ELTE) – Networking in PATH: External stakeholder & PATH networks\n11:15-12:30    Riikka Puntila-Dodd (AAU) & Stephen Maher (TCD) (moderators) – Inaugural session of PATH Network: Ecosystems of cancer\n12:30-14:00    Lunch & Informal networking\n14:00-14:45    Katalin Felvinczi (ELTE) & István Hoffman (ELTE) (moderators) – Inaugural session of PATH Network: Open discussion & Interactive Mapping\n14:45-15:45    Nóra Jeney (ELTE) & Martin Kufferath-Sieberin (JMU) (moderators) – Stakeholder engagement\n15:45-16:15    Coffee Break\n16:15-17:15    Krisztina Lénárt (ELTE) & Luca Erdei (ELTE) & Genina Calafell (UB) – Educationalist perspective on transdisciplinary teaching\n17:15-17:30    Closure of the event\n\n Registration deadline: 20 November 2025.Details and registration:  https://ttk.elte.hu/en/content/design-of-the-planetary-health-joint-master-s-programme-path-final-meeting.e.1360 Warm regards\, Viktor G. Mihucz  PATH EMDM Project Coordinator
URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/closing-event-of-the-planetary-health-joint-masters-programme/
LOCATION:ELTE Faculty of Science\, 1117 Budapest Pázmány Péter sétány 1/A\, Budapest\, Hungary
CATEGORIES:Learning,Planetary Health
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SUMMARY:CHARM ON #3: Citizen Science in Action
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a new CHARM ON\, a lively\, one-hour conversation on how CHARM-EU turns ideas into practice. This edition focuses on research done with and alongside communities\, and how working side-by-side strengthens both science and societal trust.  \nEach CHARM ON features a moderated panel with voices from across our university community (educators\, researchers\, students\, and support staff) sharing concrete experiences that bring CHARM-EU’s approaches to life (for instance\, on challenge-based learning\, mobility\, interculturality\, or responsible research and innovation). Together\, they connect principles to practice\, point to good examples in our Service Portfolio\, and signpost trainings and follow-up opportunities offered by the Alliance.  \nThis month\, our panel turns to Citizen Science in Action. Practitioners —Anna Sànchez\, Isabelle Bonhoure and Josep Perelló (UB)\, Roger Strand (UiB)\, László Róbert Zsiros (ELTE) — will reflect on the principles\, affordances\, and values of doing research with communities\, foregrounding its social dimensions: social commitment\, collaboration\, communication\, learning (formal and informal)\, and evidence-based action. Through grounded examples from their own projects\, they’ll explore ethical\, methodological\, and practical challenges\, while sharing how they mobilise local partners and co-design participation. Rather than a one-size-fits-all recipe\, the session offers starting points to ideate\, design\, contribute to\, or lead just transparent projects and collaborations that connect academic rigour with societal needs. The event will be facilitated by Nicolas De Keyser (HRW) and Alex Arenas (UM). \n  Date: Monday\, 24 November   Time: 13:00–14:00 CET Format: Online panel discussion (live stream + sound recording available afterwards) Join here: Teams Privacy notice: Please find the privacy notice here. \nThis event is open to all CHARM-EU members and anyone beyond who is curious to learn. No registration required. \nCHARM ON will take place on the last Monday of each month at 13:00 CET\, offering a regular space to share ideas\, practices\, and impact stories across the CHARM-EU community. \nComing up for PhD students\nRegistrations open for CHARM-EU Winter School 2026: ‘Citizen Science in Action: Skills\, Tools\, and Community Engagement for Early-Career Researchers’ (4–6 February 2026\, University of Barcelona). Over three intensive days\, you’ll workshop real ideas\, test participatory methods\, and leave with a mentored project prototype and a CHARM-EU peer network to keep momentum.  \nFind out more: https://charm-eu.eu/learning/educational-offer/charm-eu-winter-school-2026/  \n					\n				Dr. Isabelle Bonhoure\n		\n				\n				Prof. Josep Perelló\n		\n				\n				 Dr. Anna Sànchez\n		\n				\n				Prof. Roger Strand\n		\n				\n				Dr. László Róbert Zsiros\n		\n																														 \nDr. Isabelle Bonhoure is a researcher and coordinator at OpenSystems (University of Barcelona)\, which she joined in 2013 after completing a PhD in Materials Science (Université Paris XI\, 2000) and an MS in Scientific Communication (Pompeu Fabra University\, 2005). She also teaches at UB’s Faculty of Information and Audiovisual Media and at the CHARM-EU Master’s in Global Challenges for Sustainability.  \nHer work focuses on Citizen Social Science\, participatory research co-designed and directly driven by citizen groups that share a social concern. She is especially interested in co-creation with communities in situations of vulnerability\, examining how top-level research can align with actions for social transformation. In this approach\, citizens act as co-researchers (recognised as competent\, in-the-field experts) throughout the process\, from design to interpretation and into concrete change. Current research lines include mental health social support networks\, urban sustainability challenges\, climate vulnerabilities and the conceptualisation of CS alliance with GLAMs (Galleries\, Libraries\, Archives and Museums).  \nProfessor of Condensed Matter Physics at the University of Barcelona. In 2012\, he created OpenSystems\, a research group that conceives scientific research based on citizen participation and artistic practices that fall under the broad label of Social Citizen Science. Its main objective is to analyse human behaviour in urban contexts through the sciences of complexity and within the field of computational social science. With the aim of collectively responding to specific social concerns\, OpenSystems has conducted more than 15 public experiments with more than 2\,500 participants. He has been the coordinator of the Barcelona Citizens’ Office (until 2018\, and founder in 2013)\, an initiative of the Barcelona City Council that works as a community of practice for a large number of citizen science projects and implements specific programs in civic centres\, primary and secondary schools.  \n																														 \nAssociate Professor since 2017 at the Department of Earth and Ocean Dynamics\, University of Barcelona. Her research focuses on understanding the impact of dense water overflows on particle transport\, making use of tools including in-situ observations from research vessels\, underwater vehicles\, satellite data\, and ocean models. She is leading a research line that incorporates citizen science to study plastic pollution in the coastal area (http://www.surfingforscience.org/). This long-term project (since 2018) has represented a paradigm shift in microplastic research\, allowing to fill the gap in knowledge of the coastal area\, and actively involving citizens in the generation of new scientific data. The resulting open datasets have shed light on the magnitude of plastic pollution\, providing robust evidence to inform policy and management strategies\, particularly in relation to pellet spills\, wet wipes\, and artificial turf.  \n																														 \nProfessor at the Centre for the Study of the Sciences and the Humanities (SVT)\, University of Bergen\, and Director of the European Centre for Governance in Complexity. His work examines how scientific uncertainty and complexity shape decision-making across environmental policy and governance\, medical decisions and public health\, and technological development. He draws on post-normal science\, complexity theory\, and post-empiricist philosophy of science. He is also a member of SVT’s interdisciplinary Research Group Theory of Science.  \n															\n									Science communication expert and data scientist. With an MSc and PhD in Horticultural Sciences (plant molecular biology) and additional training in law\, he blends rigorous research with creative storytelling. He performs shows at science festivals across Europe and trains STEM professionals in clear\, engaging communication (e.g.\, in science centres\, FameLab\, SCIndikator). Academically\, his current interests span canine bioacoustics and brain imaging. As a generalist maker and problem-solver\, he designs and manages projects and helps tech teams turn complex ideas into messages that land. When not on stage or in the lab: dogs\, tinkering\, gardening\, sport science\, languages\, data viz\, and design.  \n															\n																														 \nDr. Isabelle Bonhoure is a researcher and coordinator at OpenSystems (University of Barcelona)\, which she joined in 2013 after completing a PhD in Materials Science (Université Paris XI\, 2000) and an MS in Scientific Communication (Pompeu Fabra University\, 2005). She also teaches at UB’s Faculty of Information and Audiovisual Media and at the CHARM-EU Master’s in Global Challenges for Sustainability.  \nHer work focuses on Citizen Social Science\, participatory research co-designed and directly driven by citizen groups that share a social concern. She is especially interested in co-creation with communities in situations of vulnerability\, examining how top-level research can align with actions for social transformation. In this approach\, citizens act as co-researchers (recognised as competent\, in-the-field experts) throughout the process\, from design to interpretation and into concrete change. Current research lines include mental health social support networks\, urban sustainability challenges\, climate vulnerabilities and the conceptualisation of CS alliance with GLAMs (Galleries\, Libraries\, Archives and Museums).  \nProfessor of Condensed Matter Physics at the University of Barcelona. In 2012\, he created OpenSystems\, a research group that conceives scientific research based on citizen participation and artistic practices that fall under the broad label of Social Citizen Science. Its main objective is to analyse human behaviour in urban contexts through the sciences of complexity and within the field of computational social science. With the aim of collectively responding to specific social concerns\, OpenSystems has conducted more than 15 public experiments with more than 2\,500 participants. He has been the coordinator of the Barcelona Citizens’ Office (until 2018\, and founder in 2013)\, an initiative of the Barcelona City Council that works as a community of practice for a large number of citizen science projects and implements specific programs in civic centres\, primary and secondary schools.  \n																														 \nAssociate Professor since 2017 at the Department of Earth and Ocean Dynamics\, University of Barcelona. Her research focuses on understanding the impact of dense water overflows on particle transport\, making use of tools including in-situ observations from research vessels\, underwater vehicles\, satellite data\, and ocean models. She is leading a research line that incorporates citizen science to study plastic pollution in the coastal area (http://www.surfingforscience.org/). This long-term project (since 2018) has represented a paradigm shift in microplastic research\, allowing to fill the gap in knowledge of the coastal area\, and actively involving citizens in the generation of new scientific data. The resulting open datasets have shed light on the magnitude of plastic pollution\, providing robust evidence to inform policy and management strategies\, particularly in relation to pellet spills\, wet wipes\, and artificial turf.  \n																														 \nProfessor at the Centre for the Study of the Sciences and the Humanities (SVT)\, University of Bergen\, and Director of the European Centre for Governance in Complexity. His work examines how scientific uncertainty and complexity shape decision-making across environmental policy and governance\, medical decisions and public health\, and technological development. He draws on post-normal science\, complexity theory\, and post-empiricist philosophy of science. He is also a member of SVT’s interdisciplinary Research Group Theory of Science.  \n															\n		Science communication expert and data scientist. With an MSc and PhD in Horticultural Sciences (plant molecular biology) and additional training in law\, he blends rigorous research with creative storytelling. He performs shows at science festivals across Europe and trains STEM professionals in clear\, engaging communication (e.g.\, in science centres\, FameLab\, SCIndikator). Academically\, his current interests span canine bioacoustics and brain imaging. As a generalist maker and problem-solver\, he designs and manages projects and helps tech teams turn complex ideas into messages that land. When not on stage or in the lab: dogs\, tinkering\, gardening\, sport science\, languages\, data viz\, and design.  
URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/charm-on-3-citizen-science-in-action/
CATEGORIES:CHARM-EU event,Interculturality,Learning,Teaching
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SUMMARY:CHARM-EU Annual Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:Register now\n					 \n \ngeneral information \nEuropean Universities Alliances are emerging as a key higher‑education player in support of the EU Competitiveness Compass. Sixty‑five alliances now link more than 560 universities\, embedding joint degrees\, seamless mobility\, shared research infrastructures and non-academic partnerships into single “inter‑operable campuses.” \nCHARM‑EU\, as one of the very first European university alliances\, offers a living demonstration of what is already possible. In six years\, the Alliance cleared cross‑border accreditation hurdles\, pioneered a challenge‑based learning model\, awarded one of Europes first fully joint mater’s degree by an Alliance\, and contributed evidence to the Council process through the European Degree pilot ED‑AFFICHE. \nThe 2025 CHARM-EU Annual Conference will bring together alliances\, universities leadership\, policymakers\, and societal actors\, to present\, discuss and translate high‑level discussions into actionable initiatives. \nSessions will cover topics such as: \n\nProfessional development and Union of Skills\nTalent attraction and mobility\nInclusion and competitiveness\nInteroperability between European universities\nTransdisciplinarity\, internationalisation and regional development\n\nVenue: Bar Beton\, Pythagoraslaan 101\, Utrecht\, NL.  \nHow to arrive: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FJP2TZGLpVmfnYWU6 \nFormat: On-site with partial live streaming. The plenary sessions will be live streamed on the CHARM-EU YouTube Channel. On-site with plenary sessions live streamed on the CHARM-EU YouTube Channel. The workshops and afternoon sessions are designed as on-site sessions. \nSpeech-to-Text Reporters provide real-time captioning. Their expertise is essential to the Conference to cater to the greatest level of attendees’ access and participation needs. Inclusion by design means designing the environment from the beginning to the greatest extent of users (preventive) rather than a retrospective approach (fixing the environment afterwards). The hybrid feature is in line with the core values of CHARM-EU. The Speech-to-Text can be followed here. \nHost of the CHARM-EU Annual Conference 2025: Utrecht University \nContact email: charm-euoffice@ub.edu \nMaster of Ceremonies: Annet van der Riet\, Utrecht University  \nProgramme\n\n\n					 Morning Sessions | Plenary sessions\n			\n			\n						\n09:00–09:30h | Registration and coffee \n09:30–09:45h | Opening \nWilco Hazeleger\, Rector of Utrecht University \n09:45–10:15h | Keynote Speech on Competitiveness\, European University Alliances and Sustainability \nThomas Estermann\, Director for Governance\, Funding and Public Policy Development\,European University Association \n10:15–11:15h | How the European Universities Alliances can be a key Competitiveness Driver in delivering an EU Union of Skills \nModerator: Doris Alexander\, Associate Director of European Engagement\, Trinity College Dublin \nSpeakers:  \n\nMarcos Ros Sempere\, Member of the European Parliament\nVanessa Debiais-Sainton\, Member of Cabinet of Executive Vice-President at European Commission\nLudovic Thilly\, Chair at Coimbra Group and Coordinator General of EC2U Alliance\nOlga Wessels\, Head of ECIU Brussels Office and Coordinator at FOREU4ALL\nMeadhbh Costello\, Senior Policy Executive at IBEC\n\n  \nIn this high-level dialogue\, experts will discuss the importance of the Union of Skills and the role that European Universities alliances can play to its delivery and creation of a competitive EU by helping to addressing skills gaps\, facilitating the portability of skills\, creating stronger links between research\, education and innovation\, collaborating within and outside of the EU and working to attract and retaining talent through initiatives such as ‘Choose Europe’ whilst ensuring that all activities are set against core principles of inclusion and diversity and sustainability.   \n11:15–11:45h | Coffee and first poster session \n \n11:45–12:00h | Energizer activity: “The Sound and Power of Collaboration“ \n12:00–12:50h | Competitiveness in the European Higher Education Ecosystem from the Practitioners’ Perspectives: Daily Challenges and the Role of Alliances \nModerator: Edwin Kanters\, EU Liasion Officer at the University of Utrecht \nSpeakers: \n\nClare Hart\, Vice-President for International Affairs and European Cooperation. Municipal Councillor for International Relations Montpellier\nElena del Giorgio\, 4EU+ Secretary General\nHarriet Klavus\, Head of International Cooperation and CHARM-EU manager at Åbo Akademi University\nRéka Judit Boros\, Chair of the CHARM-EU Student Council\nNadja Simons\, Local program coordinator\, Julius-Maximilians-UniversityWürzburg\n\n  \nThis session will bring together experienced professionals from diverse sectors to discuss the practical challenges and opportunities shaping Europe’s competitive landscape. Through an engaging dialogue with each other and the audience\, the practitioners will explore key issues such as skills gaps in education\, barriers to international mobility\, and the evolving demands of the labor market\, providing insights grounded in daily realities\, highlighting how institutions and individuals navigate competitiveness pressures. The session underscores the critical role of cross-sector and cross-border alliances in addressing these challenges\, fostering innovation\, and enhancing agility in a rapidly changing global environment. Audience participation will enrich the exchange\, reflecting shared concerns and collaborative potential.  \n12:50–13:00h | Group picture \n13:00–14:00h | Lunch \n\n\n\n					 Afternoon Sessions | workshops\n			\n			\n						\n					\n				Workshop 1\n		\n				\n				Workshop 2\n		\n				\n				Workshop 3\n		\n				\n				Workshop 4\n		\n				\n				Workshop 5\n		\n				\n				Workshop 6\n		 \nOpen Science in European University Alliances: Pathways to Competitiveness \nwith Ignasi Labastida (University of Barcelona)\, Nataša Jakominić Marot (Rijeka’s Centre for Research and Innovation)\, Hans de Jonge (Open Science NL) and Rubén Vicente-Saez (Aalto University) \nOpen Science (open access\, FAIR data\, citizen science and transparent research workflows) has been a flagship of the European Research Area. Yet the EU’s renewed Competitiveness Agenda raises urgent questions. This workshop will showcase progress across European University Alliances to illustrate the momentum already under way addressing questions such as: Can openness and market‑driven innovation reinforce each other? How can university alliances translate their Open Science policies and practices into concrete pathways to competitiveness for Europe?  \nFrom Metrics to Merit: Reforming Research Assessment & Academic Careers to Power Europe’s Competitiveness \nwith Doris Fischer (University Würzburg)\, Stans de Haas  (Utrecht University)\, Aleid de Jong (Utrecht University) and Kirsten Hollaender (Utrecht University) \nEurope’s new Competitiveness Deal positions world-class science and skilled talent as the Union’s next “engine room.” Yet traditional\, metric-driven research assessment often undervalues open science\, teamwork and societal impact— contributions the EU now needs. This workshop zooms in on how European University Alliances can adopt— and scale— pilot actions for change to sharpen their competitive edge. \nUnlocking Potential: How Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion Drive Competitiveness in Higher Education \nwith Agnes Sarolta Fazekas-Vinkovits (Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest)\, Andrea Bähr (Würzburg University) and Isabel Fraas (Würzburg University) \nIn a global race for talent\, research excellence\, and societal relevance\, Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion (DEI) are no longer optional—they are strategic essentials. For CHARM-EU\, inclusion is not just a value; it’s a pillar of its identity as an innovative\, transnational university model. \nThis interactive workshop explores how embedding DEI into strategy\, governance\, and daily operations strengthens institutional performance and reinforces CHARM-EU’s leadership in the European Higher Education Area. Participants will engage in a hands-on activity (role-play) to co-create actionable strategies and leave with practical tools to advance DEI as a driver of excellence\, innovation\, and social impact. Join us to discover how inclusion\, when embedded by design\, becomes a competitive advantage in higher education. \nBuilding future-proof skills with alumni: stories and strategies \nwith Jasper Ewals (Common City Development)\, Alisia Gahabka (European Environment Agency)\, Lena Sauer (City Administration of Bornheim) and Jill Hoost (IN Group) \nIn an era of rapid transformation and increasing complexity\, having future-proof skills—particularly in sustainability—is more important than ever. This interactive workshop will bring together CHARM-EU alumni and conference participants to explore how graduates have transitioned from learning sustainability competencies in the classroom to applying and further developing these skills in their professional lives. The workshop is designed to be dynamic and engaging\, creating a space for dialogue\, peer learning\, and mutual inspiration. Through a combination of icebreakers\, speed-dating conversations\, and a World Café setup\, participants will gain firsthand insights into the real-world application of skills across diverse career paths. Alumni will share concrete examples of how they have utilized their CHARM-EU education in their jobs and have continued to build their professional toolkits.  \nTransdisciplinarity in Innovation\, Internationalisation and Regional Development (REGISTRATION CLOSED FOR THIS WORKSHOP) \nwith Marieke Schoots (Tilburg University and ENGAGE.EU Network) and Ger Corbett (Sandyford Business District) \nThis interactive workshop explores how transdisciplinary collaboration between universities and local communities can strengthen territorial attractiveness and contribute to sustainable development. Participants will engage with the core challenges—economic\, cultural\, environmental\, social\, and educational—facing local regions\, and examine how to connect them through one of CHARM-EU’s key themes: Water\, Food\, Health\, or Energy. \nInteroperability in Higher Education\, Joining Forces by connecting IT-Systems \nwith Channa van der Brug (Hochschulforum Digitalisierung for Stiftverband)\, Thomas Lipke (University of Duisburg-Essen and Aurora Alliance)\, Cecile Ohm (University of Bergen) and Mathew Birdsall Abrams (INCF) \nCHARM’s IT-team has recently taken large steps forward by connecting its IT ecosystems through ajoint platform\, developed by SURF\, the Dutch national organization for IT in education. Through thisplatform\, users from any of the CHARM institutions can log in with the credentials of their homeinstitution to make use of designated IT-service. In this break-out session\, several IT decision makersfrom the CHARM-EU partner universities will participate in a podium discussion about questions suchas:How can interoperability between IT systems make partnerships stronger? What limitationsor challenges do we see? How has the Alliance’s work helped the IT decision makers in their owninstitution? \n14:00–15:30 | Parallel Workshops \nWorkshop 1: Open Science in European University Alliances: Pathways to Competitiveness \nWorkshop 2: From Metrics to Merit: Reforming Research Assessment & Academic Careers to Power Europe’s Competitiveness  \nWorkshop 3: Unlocking Potential: How Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion Drive Competitiveness in Higher Education \nWorkshop 4: Building Future-Proof Skills with Alumni: Stories and Strategies \nWorkshop 5: Transdisciplinarity in Innovation\, Internationalisation and Regional Development \nWorkshop 6: Interoperability in Higher Education\, Joining Forces by connecting IT-Systems \n15:30h–16:00h | Coffee and second poster session \n16:00h–16:15h | Interactive Quiz \n16:15h–16:45h | Concluding Plenary & Adoption of Key Messages \n16:45-18:00h | Farewell drinks \n\n09:00–09:30h | Registration and coffee \n09:30–09:45h | Opening \nWilco Hazeleger\, Rector of Utrecht University \n09:45–10:15h | Keynote Speech on Competitiveness\, European University Alliances and Sustainability \nThomas Estermann\, Director for Governance\, Funding and Public Policy Development\,European University Association \n10:15–11:15h | How the European Universities Alliances can be a key Competitiveness Driver in delivering an EU Union of Skills \nModerator: Doris Alexander\, Associate Director of European Engagement\, Trinity College Dublin \nSpeakers:  \n\nMarcos Ros Sempere\, Member of the European Parliament\nVanessa Debiais-Sainton\, Member of Cabinet of Executive Vice-President at European Commission\nLudovic Thilly\, Chair at Coimbra Group and Coordinator General of EC2U Alliance\nOlga Wessels\, Head of ECIU Brussels Office and Coordinator at FOREU4ALL\nMeadhbh Costello\, Senior Policy Executive at IBEC\n\n  \nIn this high-level dialogue\, experts will discuss the importance of the Union of Skills and the role that European Universities alliances can play to its delivery and creation of a competitive EU by helping to addressing skills gaps\, facilitating the portability of skills\, creating stronger links between research\, education and innovation\, collaborating within and outside of the EU and working to attract and retaining talent through initiatives such as ‘Choose Europe’ whilst ensuring that all activities are set against core principles of inclusion and diversity and sustainability.   \n11:15–11:45h | Coffee and first poster session \n \n11:45–12:00h | Energizer activity: “The Sound and Power of Collaboration“ \n12:00–12:50h | Competitiveness in the European Higher Education Ecosystem from the Practitioners’ Perspectives: Daily Challenges and the Role of Alliances \nModerator: Edwin Kanters\, EU Liasion Officer at the University of Utrecht \nSpeakers: \n\nClare Hart\, Vice-President for International Affairs and European Cooperation. Municipal Councillor for International Relations Montpellier\nElena del Giorgio\, 4EU+ Secretary General\nHarriet Klavus\, Head of International Cooperation and CHARM-EU manager at Åbo Akademi University\nRéka Judit Boros\, Chair of the CHARM-EU Student Council\nNadja Simons\, Local program coordinator\, Julius-Maximilians-UniversityWürzburg\n\n  \nThis session will bring together experienced professionals from diverse sectors to discuss the practical challenges and opportunities shaping Europe’s competitive landscape. Through an engaging dialogue with each other and the audience\, the practitioners will explore key issues such as skills gaps in education\, barriers to international mobility\, and the evolving demands of the labor market\, providing insights grounded in daily realities\, highlighting how institutions and individuals navigate competitiveness pressures. The session underscores the critical role of cross-sector and cross-border alliances in addressing these challenges\, fostering innovation\, and enhancing agility in a rapidly changing global environment. Audience participation will enrich the exchange\, reflecting shared concerns and collaborative potential.  \n12:50–13:00h | Group picture \n13:00–14:00h | Lunch \n					\n				Workshop 1\n		\n				\n				Workshop 2\n		\n				\n				Workshop 3\n		\n				\n				Workshop 4\n		\n				\n				Workshop 5\n		\n				\n				Workshop 6\n		 \nOpen Science in European University Alliances: Pathways to Competitiveness \nwith Ignasi Labastida (University of Barcelona)\, Nataša Jakominić Marot (Rijeka’s Centre for Research and Innovation)\, Hans de Jonge (Open Science NL) and Rubén Vicente-Saez (Aalto University) \nOpen Science (open access\, FAIR data\, citizen science and transparent research workflows) has been a flagship of the European Research Area. Yet the EU’s renewed Competitiveness Agenda raises urgent questions. This workshop will showcase progress across European University Alliances to illustrate the momentum already under way addressing questions such as: Can openness and market‑driven innovation reinforce each other? How can university alliances translate their Open Science policies and practices into concrete pathways to competitiveness for Europe?  \nFrom Metrics to Merit: Reforming Research Assessment & Academic Careers to Power Europe’s Competitiveness \nwith Doris Fischer (University Würzburg)\, Stans de Haas  (Utrecht University)\, Aleid de Jong (Utrecht University) and Kirsten Hollaender (Utrecht University) \nEurope’s new Competitiveness Deal positions world-class science and skilled talent as the Union’s next “engine room.” Yet traditional\, metric-driven research assessment often undervalues open science\, teamwork and societal impact— contributions the EU now needs. This workshop zooms in on how European University Alliances can adopt— and scale— pilot actions for change to sharpen their competitive edge. \nUnlocking Potential: How Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion Drive Competitiveness in Higher Education \nwith Agnes Sarolta Fazekas-Vinkovits (Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest)\, Andrea Bähr (Würzburg University) and Isabel Fraas (Würzburg University) \nIn a global race for talent\, research excellence\, and societal relevance\, Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion (DEI) are no longer optional—they are strategic essentials. For CHARM-EU\, inclusion is not just a value; it’s a pillar of its identity as an innovative\, transnational university model. \nThis interactive workshop explores how embedding DEI into strategy\, governance\, and daily operations strengthens institutional performance and reinforces CHARM-EU’s leadership in the European Higher Education Area. Participants will engage in a hands-on activity (role-play) to co-create actionable strategies and leave with practical tools to advance DEI as a driver of excellence\, innovation\, and social impact. Join us to discover how inclusion\, when embedded by design\, becomes a competitive advantage in higher education. \nBuilding future-proof skills with alumni: stories and strategies \nwith Jasper Ewals (Common City Development)\, Alisia Gahabka (European Environment Agency)\, Lena Sauer (City Administration of Bornheim) and Jill Hoost (IN Group) \nIn an era of rapid transformation and increasing complexity\, having future-proof skills—particularly in sustainability—is more important than ever. This interactive workshop will bring together CHARM-EU alumni and conference participants to explore how graduates have transitioned from learning sustainability competencies in the classroom to applying and further developing these skills in their professional lives. The workshop is designed to be dynamic and engaging\, creating a space for dialogue\, peer learning\, and mutual inspiration. Through a combination of icebreakers\, speed-dating conversations\, and a World Café setup\, participants will gain firsthand insights into the real-world application of skills across diverse career paths. Alumni will share concrete examples of how they have utilized their CHARM-EU education in their jobs and have continued to build their professional toolkits.  \nTransdisciplinarity in Innovation\, Internationalisation and Regional Development (REGISTRATION CLOSED FOR THIS WORKSHOP) \nwith Marieke Schoots (Tilburg University and ENGAGE.EU Network) and Ger Corbett (Sandyford Business District) \nThis interactive workshop explores how transdisciplinary collaboration between universities and local communities can strengthen territorial attractiveness and contribute to sustainable development. Participants will engage with the core challenges—economic\, cultural\, environmental\, social\, and educational—facing local regions\, and examine how to connect them through one of CHARM-EU’s key themes: Water\, Food\, Health\, or Energy. \nInteroperability in Higher Education\, Joining Forces by connecting IT-Systems \nwith Channa van der Brug (Hochschulforum Digitalisierung for Stiftverband)\, Thomas Lipke (University of Duisburg-Essen and Aurora Alliance)\, Cecile Ohm (University of Bergen) and Mathew Birdsall Abrams (INCF) \nCHARM’s IT-team has recently taken large steps forward by connecting its IT ecosystems through ajoint platform\, developed by SURF\, the Dutch national organization for IT in education. Through thisplatform\, users from any of the CHARM institutions can log in with the credentials of their homeinstitution to make use of designated IT-service. In this break-out session\, several IT decision makersfrom the CHARM-EU partner universities will participate in a podium discussion about questions suchas:How can interoperability between IT systems make partnerships stronger? What limitationsor challenges do we see? How has the Alliance’s work helped the IT decision makers in their owninstitution? \nOpen Science in European University Alliances: Pathways to Competitiveness \nwith Ignasi Labastida (University of Barcelona)\, Nataša Jakominić Marot (Rijeka’s Centre for Research and Innovation)\, Hans de Jonge (Open Science NL) and Rubén Vicente-Saez (Aalto University) \nOpen Science (open access\, FAIR data\, citizen science and transparent research workflows) has been a flagship of the European Research Area. Yet the EU’s renewed Competitiveness Agenda raises urgent questions. This workshop will showcase progress across European University Alliances to illustrate the momentum already under way addressing questions such as: Can openness and market‑driven innovation reinforce each other? How can university alliances translate their Open Science policies and practices into concrete pathways to competitiveness for Europe?  \nFrom Metrics to Merit: Reforming Research Assessment & Academic Careers to Power Europe’s Competitiveness \nwith Doris Fischer (University Würzburg)\, Stans de Haas  (Utrecht University)\, Aleid de Jong (Utrecht University) and Kirsten Hollaender (Utrecht University) \nEurope’s new Competitiveness Deal positions world-class science and skilled talent as the Union’s next “engine room.” Yet traditional\, metric-driven research assessment often undervalues open science\, teamwork and societal impact— contributions the EU now needs. This workshop zooms in on how European University Alliances can adopt— and scale— pilot actions for change to sharpen their competitive edge. \nUnlocking Potential: How Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion Drive Competitiveness in Higher Education \nwith Agnes Sarolta Fazekas-Vinkovits (Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest)\, Andrea Bähr (Würzburg University) and Isabel Fraas (Würzburg University) \nIn a global race for talent\, research excellence\, and societal relevance\, Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion (DEI) are no longer optional—they are strategic essentials. For CHARM-EU\, inclusion is not just a value; it’s a pillar of its identity as an innovative\, transnational university model. \nThis interactive workshop explores how embedding DEI into strategy\, governance\, and daily operations strengthens institutional performance and reinforces CHARM-EU’s leadership in the European Higher Education Area. Participants will engage in a hands-on activity (role-play) to co-create actionable strategies and leave with practical tools to advance DEI as a driver of excellence\, innovation\, and social impact. Join us to discover how inclusion\, when embedded by design\, becomes a competitive advantage in higher education. \nBuilding future-proof skills with alumni: stories and strategies \nwith Jasper Ewals (Common City Development)\, Alisia Gahabka (European Environment Agency)\, Lena Sauer (City Administration of Bornheim) and Jill Hoost (IN Group) \nIn an era of rapid transformation and increasing complexity\, having future-proof skills—particularly in sustainability—is more important than ever. This interactive workshop will bring together CHARM-EU alumni and conference participants to explore how graduates have transitioned from learning sustainability competencies in the classroom to applying and further developing these skills in their professional lives. The workshop is designed to be dynamic and engaging\, creating a space for dialogue\, peer learning\, and mutual inspiration. Through a combination of icebreakers\, speed-dating conversations\, and a World Café setup\, participants will gain firsthand insights into the real-world application of skills across diverse career paths. Alumni will share concrete examples of how they have utilized their CHARM-EU education in their jobs and have continued to build their professional toolkits.  \nTransdisciplinarity in Innovation\, Internationalisation and Regional Development (REGISTRATION CLOSED FOR THIS WORKSHOP) \nwith Marieke Schoots (Tilburg University and ENGAGE.EU Network) and Ger Corbett (Sandyford Business District) \nThis interactive workshop explores how transdisciplinary collaboration between universities and local communities can strengthen territorial attractiveness and contribute to sustainable development. Participants will engage with the core challenges—economic\, cultural\, environmental\, social\, and educational—facing local regions\, and examine how to connect them through one of CHARM-EU’s key themes: Water\, Food\, Health\, or Energy. \nInteroperability in Higher Education\, Joining Forces by connecting IT-Systems \nwith Channa van der Brug (Hochschulforum Digitalisierung for Stiftverband)\, Thomas Lipke (University of Duisburg-Essen and Aurora Alliance)\, Cecile Ohm (University of Bergen) and Mathew Birdsall Abrams (INCF) \nCHARM’s IT-team has recently taken large steps forward by connecting its IT ecosystems through ajoint platform\, developed by SURF\, the Dutch national organization for IT in education. Through thisplatform\, users from any of the CHARM institutions can log in with the credentials of their homeinstitution to make use of designated IT-service. In this break-out session\, several IT decision makersfrom the CHARM-EU partner universities will participate in a podium discussion about questions suchas:How can interoperability between IT systems make partnerships stronger? What limitationsor challenges do we see? How has the Alliance’s work helped the IT decision makers in their owninstitution? \n14:00–15:30 | Parallel Workshops \nWorkshop 1: Open Science in European University Alliances: Pathways to Competitiveness \nWorkshop 2: From Metrics to Merit: Reforming Research Assessment & Academic Careers to Power Europe’s Competitiveness  \nWorkshop 3: Unlocking Potential: How Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion Drive Competitiveness in Higher Education \nWorkshop 4: Building Future-Proof Skills with Alumni: Stories and Strategies \nWorkshop 5: Transdisciplinarity in Innovation\, Internationalisation and Regional Development \nWorkshop 6: Interoperability in Higher Education\, Joining Forces by connecting IT-Systems \n15:30h–16:00h | Coffee and second poster session \n16:00h–16:15h | Interactive Quiz \n16:15h–16:45h | Concluding Plenary & Adoption of Key Messages \n16:45-18:00h | Farewell drinks \nSpeakers and Panelists\n					\n				Wilco Hazeleger\n		\n				\n				Thomas Estermann\n		\n				\n				Vanessa Debiais-Sainton\n		\n				\n				Marcos Ros Sempere\n		\n				\n				Ludovic Thilly\n		\n				\n				Meritxell Chaves\n		\n				\n				Doris Alexander\n		\n				\n				Elena Del Giorgio\n		\n				\n				Olga Wessels\n		\n				\n				Harriet Klåvus\n		\n				\n				Meadhbh Costello\n		\n				\n				Edwin Kanters\n		\n				\n				Annet van der Riet\n		\n				\n				Clare Hart\n		\n				\n				Nadja Simons\n		\n				\n				Ignasi Labastida\n		\n				\n				Nataša Jakominić Marot\n		\n				\n				Hans de Jonge\n		\n				\n				Doris Fischer\n		\n				\n				Stans de Haas\n		\n				\n				Agnes Sarolta Fazekas-Vinkovits\n		\n				\n				Isabel Fraas\n		\n				\n				Andrea Bähr\n		\n				\n				Marieke Schoots\n		\n				\n				Ger Corbett\n		\n				\n				Réka Judit Boros\n		\n				\n				Channa van der Brug\n		\n				\n				Thomas Lipke\n		\n				\n				Cecilie Ohm\n		\n				\n				Jasper Ewals\n		\n				\n				Kirsten Hollaender\n		\n				\n				Aleid de Jong\n		\n				\n				Mathew Birdsall Abrams\n		\n				\n				Rubén Vicente-Saez\n		\n				\n				Lena Sauer\n		\n				\n				Alisia  Gahabka\n		\n				\n				Jill Hoost\n		 \nWilco Hazeleger\nRector Magnificus\, Utrecht University\nWilco Hazeleger is Rector Magnificus of Utrecht University since 26 March 2025 and professor of Climate System Science. As rector\, he is responsible for research\, education and student affairs at UU. His mission is to make the university open and accessible to society. He does this by stimulating scientific disciplines\, connecting them and actively collaborating with societal actors. For him\, an accessible university means that everyone can be given the space to study and research at the university. \nHazeleger studied meteorology at Wageningen University and Reading University (UK). He obtained his PhD in physical oceanography at Utrecht University in 1999. He then worked at Columbia University (New York) and at the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI). He was also professor of Climate Dynamics at Wageningen University. From 2014 to 2019\, he was director of the Netherlands eScience Center\, focusing on the application of digital technology and data science in all scientific domains.  \nHazeleger was dean of the Faculty of Geosciences from 1 July 2019 to 1 March 2025. There\, Hazeleger was closely involved in promoting diversity and inclusivity and in inter- and transdisciplinary research focused on sustainability transitions. His research focuses on climate research and applications of AI and data science in it. \n																														 \nThomas Estermann\, Director for Governance\, Funding and Public Policy Development\, European University Association (EUA)\nThomas Estermann is Director for Governance\, Funding and Public Policy Development at the European University Association (EUA) with responsibilities for EUA’s work aimed at strengthening universities’ autonomy\, governance\, leadership\, management and their financial sustainability.  \nHe is actively involved in various European and national committees\, expert groups\, editorial boards\, and advisory boards\, including those of European university alliances. He regularly contributes to higher education management programs and recently developed the EUA Leadership Development Programme to equip senior university leaders with the leadership tools to drive transformation in higher education. He has provided guidance in multiple national higher education reform processes in Europe and beyond and has authored publications on university funding\, governance\, leadership\, and management.  \nPrior to joining EUA in 2007\, he held the position of Deputy University Director at the University of Music and Performing Arts\, Vienna. During this time\, he served as a member of the university’s senate and was involved in several significant higher education reforms in Austria. Before entering the University\, he pursued a career as a lawyer. He holds a master’s degree in law from the University of Vienna.  \n																														 \nVanessa Debiais-SaintonMember of Cabinet of Executive Vice-President at European Commission\, Social rights and skills\, quality jobs and preparedness\n\nVanessa Debiais-Sainton is a member of cabinet of Executive Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu at the European Commission\, where she is responsible for all levels of education & training\, Union of Skills\, digital education and Erasmus+.  \nPreviously\, she acted as Head of Unit in Higher Education\, shaping European policies and programme to reform and transform higher education. Among her responsibilities were the co-creation\, launch and supervision of the European Universities initiative\, paving the way towards the universities of the future. Responsible for the higher education dimension of the European Education Area\, including the European Degree\, the European Approach to Micro-credentials\, the automatic recognition of higher education qualifications and learning periods abroad\, the EU Student Card initiative and the higher education strand of Erasmus+.  \nBefore moving to the European Commission\, Vanessa spent eight years working for several companies. She studied Chemical Engineering in France (Institut National Polytechnique de Lorraine). \n																														 \nMarcos Ros SempereMember of the European Parliament\nMarcos Ros Sempere has been a Spanish Member of the European Parliament since February 2020. He is the shadow rapporteur for the EPBD on the Environment\, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) committee which is responsible for giving its opinion to the leading committee (ITRE). He is also a member of Industry\, Research & Energy (ITRE)\, Culture and Education (CULT) and Regional Development (REGI) committees.  \nOn the CULT committee\, he is the co-rapporteur for the own initiative report on the New European Bauhaus which brings together interdisciplinary solutions including the decarbonisation of buildings for integrating the green transition into the lives of EU citizens.  \nPrior to his role in the European Parliament\, Mr. Ros Sempere spent eleven years as a Professor of Urban Planning at the School of Architecture of Cartagena. He has a PhD in architecture\, specialise in urban planning issues and a long experience in the rehabilitation of the architectural heritage. \n																														 \nLudovic ThillyCoordinator General of the EC2U European University Alliance  and co-coordinator of FOREU4ALL\nLudovic Thilly is a Full Professor of Physics at the University of Poitiers and\, since 2012\, has served as Vice-Rector in charge of European Strategy and the EC2U Alliance. A member of the Coimbra Group Executive Board since 2015\, he was elected Chair in June 2017 and has been re-elected twice since. His current mandate runs until 2028.  \nProfessor Thilly is the Coordinator General of the EC2U European University Alliance and co-coordinator of FOREU4ALL\, the community of practice bringing together the 65 selected European University Alliances. He continues to teach and supervise PhD candidates.  \nHis research focuses on the deformation mechanisms of (nano- )materials. He has co-authored more than 80 publications in international peer-reviewed journals\, including four book chapters\, and has delivered over 60 invited lectures at international conferences and institutions.  \n																														 \nMeritxell Chaves\nSecretary General of European University of CHARM-EU\nMeritxell Chaves has more than thirty years of experience in the higher education sector\, in four universities of the Catalan university system\, in different functional areas of the University such as academic management\, strategic planning\, quality and accreditation\, and international relations in different organisational cultures.  \nAs Secretary General of European University of CHARM-EU since the start of the initiative in 2019 she has been leading CHARM-EU team. \n																														 \nDoris Alexander\nAssociate Director of European Engagement\, Trinity College Dublin\nDoris Alexander has worked in Research Management Administration since 1994\, taking up her current post as Associate Director of European Engagement in 2019 and is responsible for the development of strategies of engagement\, working to get early insight on new EU policy/initiatives so as to maximise the opportunity space for Trinity. She is currently engaged in the implementation of aspects of the ERA policy agenda.  \nShe has been involved in several EC stakeholder groups including the co-creation of the European Universities initiative\, is the co-director of CHARM-EU alliance in Trinity College and a member of the Executive Board. She was Chair of the R&I subgroup of the FOREU1 network (the network of the 17 European Universities alliances funded through the first Erasmus+ pilot call) and is currently chair of the R&I Topical Group (part of FOREU4ALL) for all alliances. \nDoris holds a BA in Mathematical Science and an MSc in Computer Science (Health informatics) from Trinity College Dublin. \n																														 \nElena Del Giorgio4EU+ Secretary GeneraL\nPrior to this appointment as Secretary General of 4EU+ Alliance\, Elena Del Giorgio has served as 4EU+ Policy Officer and as Policy Officer at the University of Milan supporting the university’s European and international institutional partnerships such as LERU and U7+.  \nWith the University of Milan becoming a member of the 4EU+ Alliance in November 2018\, she was involved in 4EU+ almost since its creation. In her role as seconded 4EU+ Policy Officer\, she worked on the development of the new 4EU+ strategy 2025- 2035.  \nShe has most recently served as Interim Secretary General\, playing a key role in overseeing the establishment of the 4EU+ Secretariat in Brussels and relocating the Alliance’s legal entity to Belgium. She holds a PhD in Political and Social Sciences from the European University Institute in Florence\, Italy.  \nEarly in her career\, she served as a research fellow in the framework of several EU-funded projects. \n																														 \nOLGA WESSELSHead of eciu brussels office and foreu4all coordinator\nOlga Wessels is the Head of Brussels’ Office of the European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU). In this position\, Wessels contributes to setting the agenda of ECIU at the European level\, increasing the organisation’s visibility as a potential and reliable partner for European institutions in debates on policy and programme developments.  \nWessels also coordinates FOREU4ALL\, bringing together all 73 European University alliances in a cohesive structure to foster collaboration and share best practices.  \nBefore joining ECIU\, Wessels represented the Dutch universities (including Utrecht University) in Brussels\, focussing on higher education and Open Science policies\, and worked for the Dutch National Students’ Union (LSVb)\, focusing on flexible education and quality assurance. \n																														 \nHarriet KlåvusHead of International Cooperation and CHARM-EU manager at Åbo Akademi University\, Finland\nHarriet Klåvus is Head of International Cooperation and CHARM-EU manager at Åbo Akademi University\, Finland\, and Lead of WP6 Mobility for CHARM8. Furthermore\, she is the Institutional Erasmus Coordinator as well as the Coimbra Group representative at Åbo Akademi University. She has been working at the International Affairs since 1995. She is also a representative in both national and regional committees and has been the founding member of both the Nordlys Student Exchange Network and the Coimbra Group Student Exchange Network. Both of them are multidisciplinary student exchange networks\, today functioning under the Erasmus programme.  \nShe has been participating in several Erasmus projects and has acted as a consultant on student exchange for both the Finnish National Agency and the Nordic Council of Ministers. She has also been the Secretary General for the Nordic Association of University Administrators (NUAS). \n																														 \nMeadhbh Costellosenior policy executive at Ibec\nMeadhbh Costello is a senior policy executive at Ibec\, the group representing employers and business in Ireland. In this role she acts as a strategic advisor and support for businesses across Ireland on issues related to education\, skills\, innovation and social policy.  \nHer role includes skills research\, the development of tools and guidelines\, lobbying and developing policy positions at a national and European level. Previously\, Meadhbh served as a policy specialist working for public\, private and NGO organisations in Ireland and Europe.  \n																														 \nEdwin KantersEU Liaison Officer\, University of Utrecht\nEdwin Kanters is the EU Liaison Officer at Utrecht University\, bringing a wealth of experience in research management and administration to his role. With a background that spans from researcher to administrator\, Edwin has held key positions in grant advising and research support at prestigious institutions. He served as a grant advisor at Amsterdam University Medical Centre and as interim head of the Grants Office at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam before joining Utrecht University in November 2021. \nEdwin’s expertise encompasses EU grants\, research policy\, and education\, with a particular talent for building bridges and connecting people to facilitate impactful research initiatives. He currently serves as a Board Member of EARMA (European Association of Research Managers and Administrators)\, contributing to the advancement of research management as a profession. \n																														 \nAnnet van der Rietlead Professional Development CHARM-EU \nAnnet van der Riet is an educational scientist and works within the European alliance CHARMEU\, where she is responsible for the professional development of lecturers.  \nKey themes include challenge-based learning\, transdisciplinary education\, hybrid education\, and programmatic assessment. In previous roles at Utrecht University\, Annet worked at the Centre for Academic Teaching as Teacher Development Coordinator. In this role\, she focused on the continuous development and improvement of the training programs for lecturers at Utrecht University.  \nAnnet gained experience in educational innovation at Educate-it. In this role\, she was responsible for the professional development programs in the area of blended learning and focused on teaching support for lecturers. \n  \n																														 \nClare Hart\nVice-President for International Affairs and\nEuropean Cooperation. Municipal Councillor for International Relations Montpellier\, France \nA social change maker and expert in Corporate Social Responsibility\, London-born Clare Hart now lives with her family in Montpellier\, in southern France. She is passionate about gender equality and social inclusion through grassroots mobilization\, and a fervent charity activist.  \nAfter her University years in European Studies and Geopolitics (Nottingham and Cambridge) and a year spent in an NGO in India (New Delhi\, Calcutta\, Mumbai)\, she founded a professional training company in 1993\, and since she has counseled and trained multiple executives on cross-cultural management and communication. She also joined the French Chamber of Commerce and the Foundation of Action for Social Inclusion.  \nIn 2020\, se was elected to Montpellier City and Metropolitan Council as Vice-President for International Affairs and European Cooperation.  \n																														 \nNadja SimonsPROFESSOR AND Local program coordinator\, Julius- maximilians-University Würzburg\n\nNadja Simons is a professor for Applied Biodiversity Sciences at the Biology department of JMU Würzburg and local program coordinator for the Master program “Global Challenges for Sustainability”. Her role in CHARM involves coordinating teaching activities and content with the eight partner universities. Her own teaching activities for the program include lectures and workshops on research design and co-supervision of student teams in the final semester. \nIn her research\, she focuses on ecological sustainability\, in particular how land use practices affect biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. On the one hand\, she is interested in how management decisions affect biological communities and how this translates into changes in the provision of ecosystem functions. On the other hand\, she investigates how biodiversity and ecosystem services are considered in management decisions and planning\, and how they can be integrated into decision-making processes.  \nBefore starting her professorship in Würzburg\, she has worked in inter- and transdisciplinary research projects related to sustainable habitat management at TU Darmstadt and TU Munich. \n																														 \niGNASI lABASTIDARECTOR’s delegate FOR SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS AND OPEN SCIENCE\, UNIVERSITY OF BARCELONA\nIgnasi Labastida is the Rector’s Delegate for Scientific Publications and Open Science at the University of Barcelona where he is also the head of the research support in the library Currently he chairs the Board of SPARC Europe and the working policy group on Information and Open Access at League of European Research Universities (LERU).  \nHe has participated in the elaboration of the Catalan Strategic Plan on Open Science and the Spanish National Strategy on Open Science He has been working on copyright and openness since his involvement in introducing Creative Commons licenses in Spain in 2003. \n																														 \nNataša Jakominić MarotHead of the University of Rijeka’s Centre for Research and Innovation\nNataša Jakominić Marot is Head of the University of Rijeka’s Centre for Research and Innovation and a senior executive with 20+ years’ experience advancing innovation\, research\, and sustainability in higher education.  \nShe leads institutional reforms in research(er) assessment aligned with CoARA\, serving in two CoARA working groups and helping embed narrative CVs\, qualitative indicators\, and open-science incentives across UNIRI policies. She has managed a portfolio of 50+ projects exceeding €50 million\, with expertise in project cycle management\, strategic planning\, training\, consulting\, and peer review/external assessment.  \nAn active member of EARMA and the YERUN Policy Platform\, she is a trainer in EU funding and R&I leadership. She holds an MBA (MODUL University Vienna) and completed executive programme Innovation for Economic Development at Harvard Kennedy School \n																														 \nhans de jongedirector open science nl\nHans de Jonge is director of Open Science NL. He has worked at NWO since 2018. As a programme leader\, he was responsible for various aspects of NWO’s open science policy.Hans was closely involved in the development of Plan S of coalitions and represented NWO in the National Platform Open Science.  \nHe wasalso actively involved with recognition and rewards for open science practices. Before joining NWO\, Hans worked as a programme leader at the academic affairs Department of Utrecht University and at the association of universities in the Netherlands (UNL). Hans is a historian ofscience by training.   \n																														 \nDoris FischerVice-President for internationalisation at würzburg university\nDoris Fischer is Vice President for Internationalisation and Alumni at the Julius-Maximilians University of Würzburg (JMU)\, represents the JMU as a director on the Executive Board of CHARM-EU and within the Coimbra Group\, and holds the chair for China Business and Economics at JMU.An Economist and Sinologist with more than 30 years of experience in academic research\,teaching\, and consultancy on China’s economy.  \nDoris Fischer has done extensive research oncompetition\, regulation\, and industrial policies in various sectors\, focusing on the rationale ofChinese economic policies\, the resulting incentive structures of economic actors and the impactof China’s economic rise on the global economy \n																														 \nstans de haasdirector of operations of social sciences department at utrecht university\nStans de Haas is Director of Operations of the department Social Sciences (which consists of the sections: Cultural Anthropology\, Sociology\, Interdisciplinary Social Sciences\, and Methods and Statistics).  \nShe is aldo appointed as expert of the theme Recognition and Rewards in the Open Science programme at UU. “  \n																														 \nAgnes Sarolta Fazekas-Vinkovitsassistant professor at the Eötvös Loránd\nUniversity in Budapest\, Hungary\nAgnes Sarolta Fazekas-Vinkovits (she/her) is an assistant professor at the Eötvös LorándUniversity Bárczi Gusztáv Faculty of Special Needs in Budapest\, Hungary.  \nSince 2019\, Agnes has been the leader of the work package on inclusiveness in the CHARM-EU 2019-2022 project and has continued the work as Lead of the CHARM-EU DEI Office (from 2023- ) of the CHARM-EU Alliance.  \nIn 2024\, CHARM-EU’s inclusion and diversity work was a ZeroProject Awardee.  \n																														 \nisabel fraashead of diversity management at würzburg university\nIsabel Fraas is head of the Diversity Management and the Anti-Discrimination Contact Point at Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg (JMU). She is furthermore responsible for gender and diversity consulting for DFG-funded research networks at the University.  \nShe advises and supports research projects in the planning and implementation of equity measures and is currently co-spokesperson for the Germany-wide Gender and Diversity Consulting Network. Isabel Fraas coordinates personnel development programs for female scientists under the umbrella of the Gender Equality Academy JMU.  \nShe has been the university’s Aanti-Semitism Officer since July 2024. Isabel Fraas holds a doctorate in German studies. After working for many years in teaching and research at the Institute of German Philology at JMU\, she moved into science management\, where she was responsible for training JMU tutors and continuing education in university teaching as part of the BMBF-funded Quality Pact for Teaching program.  \nAs a freelance trainer\, she has been offering trainings for academics on topics such as unconscious bias\, diversity\, empowerment\, and leadership for many years. \n																														 \nAndrea BährWomen’s representative office at Würzburg university\nAndrea Bähr runs the women’s representative office at the University of Würzburg. Her area of expertise is designing and applying processes and tools to promote gender equality in academic contexts. Coming from an academic background in cultural studies she is committed to studying societal norms and challenging them wherever they create inequality. \n  \n  \n																														 \nMarieke Schoots\, Program Director for Academic Collaboration Centers within the Programma Brede Welvaart at Tilburg University\nMarieke Schoots is Program Director for Academic Collaboration Centers within the Programma Brede Welvaart at Tilburg University\, where she develops and leads initiatives that strengthen the university’s societal impact and foster collaboration with both (inter) national and regional partners.  \nShe also serves as work package leader for Societal Outreach in the European University Network ENGAGE.EU. In this role she initiated the Expedition Weeks\, a challenge-based learning format in which students apply design thinking to real-life societal and economic challenges\, gaining valuable interdisciplinary and intercultural skills.  \nShe has played a key role in advancing projects that connect universities with local communities\, policymakers\, and businesses\, thereby contributing to sustainable regional development and broad prosperity. Her expertise spans stakeholder engagement\, transdisciplinary collaboration\, and impact-driven education\, with a strong track record in designing innovative formats that link education\, research\, and practice. \n																														 \nGer corbettCEO of Sandyford Business District\nGer Corbett is CEO of Sandyford Business District\, Ireland’s largest business improvement district\, home to many important companies. Ger commenced his tenure with Sandyford Business District as Commercial Manager in June 2021 before assuming the role of CEO in 2022. Throughout his leadership\, he has spearheaded the association’s initiatives to assist the district’s 1\,000 companies\, 26\,000 employees\, and 6\,000 residents in overcoming pandemic-related challenges and adapting to the evolving economic landscape. \nUnder his guidance\, Sandyford Business District has continued to foster meaningful collaborations with the district’s co-founder and local council\, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council\, as well as esteemed academic institutions including Trinity College Dublin\, Nova UCD\, Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art\, Design and Technology (IADT) and the Irish Management Institute (IMI). \nDemonstrating a steadfast commitment to advancing the district’s sustainability efforts\, Ger has played a pivotal role in the inception of Project Green\, SBID’s ambitious environmental agenda. He has successfully secured funding for various circular economy initiatives\, shared mobility schemes\, and climate resilience projects at local\, national\, and European levels. \nGer’s leadership in the district’s European ventures has fostered collaborations with partner cities including Istanbul\, Berlin\, Helsinki\, Guimarães\, City Network Sweden\, City Network Slovenia\, and London. \n \n																														 \nRéka judit borosChair of the CHARM-EU Student Council\nRéka Judit Boros is currently serving as Chair of the CHARM-EU Student Council and is a student at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) in Budapest\, Hungary.  \nShe has been actively involved in student representation for the past four years\, with a particular focus on international affairs and cross-border academic cooperation. Within the university context\, she works to strengthen the voice of students in decision-making processes and advocates for inclusive\, transparent governance in higher education.  \nAt this conference\, she contributes a student perspective to the discussion\, emphasizing the importance of meaningful participation\, diversity\, and co-creation in higher education policy and practice. \n																														 \nChanna van der Brug International Affairs Programme Manager\, Hochschulforum Digitalisierung for Stifterverband\,\nGermany\nChanna van der Brug connects universities\, policymakers\, and technology experts to driveinnovative approaches in digital learning internationally. She champions the creation andimplementation of learning and teaching environments that improve student engagementand institutional effectiveness.  \nChanna contributes her expertise in two flagship initiatives at the Stifterverband (founded in 1920\, the Stifterverband is a joint initiative of Germancompanies and foundations dedicated to improving education\, science\, and innovation): The “Hochschulforum Digitalisierung” – Germany’s national platform for advancing higher education in the digital age\, and the European Digital Education Hub. \n																														 \nThomas lipkeADVISOR Digital Transformation and Academic Controlling at the University\nof Duisburg-Essen\, aurora alliance\nThomas Lipke works at the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany\, a member of the AURORA Alliance. He is responsible for the digital transformation of the university’s administration\, driving innovation and efficiency in processes. In addition\, he oversees technical interoperability in the field of cooperation\, ensuring that the university’s systems can connect smoothly with partner universities.  \nA key part of his work is within the AURORA European University Network\, where they explore solutions that can also apply to other German and international collaborations. Thomas is committed to developing sustainable standards and ecosystems that give students and universities real digital sovereignty.  \n																														 \nCECILE OHM\, Deputy Director of IT Department & head digital products and business services AT UNIVERSITY OF BERGEN\nCecilie Ohm has worked in higher education in Norway since 1993. She has a formal background as a computer scientist and meteorologist. She also has a master’s degree in university management and has worked with university administrative tasks throughout her professional career.  \nCecilie has held management leadership positions at the University of Bergen\, the Bergen Academy of Art and Design\, and as a joint project manager for the four universities in Bergen\, Oslo\, Trondheim and Tromsø. IT solutions for administrative processes have always been a focus in Cecilie’s work\, and the importance of enterprise architecture\, interoperability and source data is always high on the agenda.  \nShe is currently Deputy Director of the IT Department at the University of Bergen\, where she heads the section for digital products and business services. \n																														 \nJasper Ewals\, COMMUNITY DEVELOPER\nJasper Ewals is half German\, half Dutch. He studied at CHARM-EU from 2023 – 2025\, following the track Life & Health. After his studies\, he found a job as a Community Developer for Common City Development\, an organisation that creates and aids co-housing initiatives. Aside from that\, he makes music and organises events. Both of these roles allow him to connect with people and bring them together\, something he find a lot of joy in.  \n																														 \nKirsten HollaenderPROJECT MANAGER EUROPEAN COLLABORATION AT UTRECHT UNIVERSITY\nWith a PhD in sociology\, Kirsten Hollaender early on specialized in inter- and transdisciplinary research\, covering the full range from initiating\, supporting and doing through promoting\, funding\, improving and evaluating.  \nNext to her work as European research policy advisor\, she coordinates the Research Assessment procedures at the University of Utrecht and contributes to the Research and Innovation Dimension of CHARM-EU. \n																														 \naleid de jongpolicy adviser RESEARCH AND OPEN SCIENCE at utrecht university\nAleid de Jong is a strategic policy adviser for Open Science at Utrecht University. In this role\, she coordinates and monitors activities related to the five pillars of Open Science within the university: Open Access\, FAIR data and software\, Public Engagement\, Open Education\, and Recognition & Rewards. To achieve this\, she collaborates with and connects experts across different levels of the university\, with the goal of advancing and embedding the Open Science way of working within the institution.  \nIn addition to her work at Utrecht University\, she focuses on promoting Open Science in national and international contexts—for example\, through the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA).  \n																														 \nMathew Birdsall abramsdirector of science and training at incf\nMathew Birdsall Abrams\, PhD\, MPH is Director of Science and Training at the International Neuroinformatics Coordinating Facility (INCF)\, a global organization dedicated to open\, FAIR\, and citable neuroscience.  \nMathew is a neuroscientist with over 25 years of experience in both experimental neuroscience and clinical psychiatry\, as well as 12 years of experience in community coordination\, community building\, and product development in neuroinformatics. Mathew has worked with the infrastructure developers of the world’s large scale brain initiatives (BRAIN Initiative in US\, Human Brain Project in Europe\, Canadian Open Neuroscience Platform\, and Brain/MINDS in Japan). He also holds Positions of Trust in many neuroscience societies (e.g. SfN\, FUN\, FENS\, and IBRO).  \nMathew conducted his doctoral thesis research at Tulane University and Karolinska Institutet\, obtained his MPH in Health Systems Management at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine\, and completed his undergraduate education at the University of Richmond.  \n																														 \nRubén Vicente-SaezResearcher and Research Manager at Aalto University\nRubén Vicente-Saez is a Senior Postdoctoral Researcher and Research Manager at Aalto University’s Department of Industrial Engineering and Management\, in Finland. His research and teaching focus on open science policy\, leadership and management\, science and innovation policy\, and university governance.  \nSince 2021\, Rubén has led the Open Science and Innovation Community of the European University Alliance Unite!. The team develops evidence-based policy tools\, guidelines\, and recommendations to support university managers\, policymakers\, funders and researchers in mainstreaming open science and innovation practices across Europeanuniversities. \nRubén earned a double PhD in the topic Open Science in the digital era from Aalto University and the University of Valencia (2021).  He has also worked as an Innovation Project Specialist for Peacekeeping Missions in the Technology Development Unit of the United Nations\, Project Manager at the University of Valencia Science Park\, and served as a Policy Officer within the Blue Book programme\, focusing on ICT and Education at the European Commission. \nThrough his work at Aalto and Unite!\, Rubén helps translate open science principles into practical policy\, governance models\, and infrastructure that empower researchers\, students\, institutions\, and decision-makers. \n																														 \nlena sauerclimate adaptation manager for the city\nadministration of Bornheim\, Germany\nLena Sauer is a graduate of CHARM-EU and was part of the first group of students to complete this master’s program. At the time\, she chose to focus on food systems. During and after her studies\, she completed several internships\, including at GIZ (German Society for International Cooperation) and the European Environment Agency in Copenhagen (Bluebook traineeship).  \nCurrently\, she works as a climate adaptation manager for the city administration of Bornheim in Germany (between Cologne and Bonn). In this role\, she supports efforts to prepare the city for changing climate patterns and increase resilience to extreme weather events such as heat\, drought\, heavy rain\, and flooding in order to protect the population through preventive measures.  \nHer field of work is very broad\, ranging from strategic planning and implementation of concrete measures to the involvement of stakeholders (citizens\, politicians\, businesses\, farmers\, universities) to awareness campaigns\, press relations\, and fundraising \n																														 \nAlisia GahabkaBluebook Traineeship at the European\nEnvironment Agency\nAlisia Gahabka has been a student with the CHARM-EU Master’s programme in Global Challenges for Sustainability with stations at Trinity College Dublin\, Universitat de Barcelona and Utrecht University from 2023 to 2025.  \nAfter graduation\, she completed the Bluebook Traineeship with the European Environment Agency in the Climate Risk and Resilience Unit. She will start her upcoming role as a public sector consultant in Germany soon. \n  \n  \n																														 \nJill HoostCSR Officer at IN Groupe\nJill Hoost is an alumna of the CHARM-EU Master’s programme in Global Challenges for Sustainability from 2021 to 2023 with stations at Universitat de Barcelona and Université de Montpellier. Before her Master’s programme\, she had a background in Human Resources. After graduating\, she completed a traineeship and has worked as an ESG project manager and sustainability auditor. Now\, she is working as a CSR Officer at IN Groupe\, located in the Netherlands. \n																														 \nWilco Hazeleger\nRector Magnificus\, Utrecht University\nWilco Hazeleger is Rector Magnificus of Utrecht University since 26 March 2025 and professor of Climate System Science. As rector\, he is responsible for research\, education and student affairs at UU. His mission is to make the university open and accessible to society. He does this by stimulating scientific disciplines\, connecting them and actively collaborating with societal actors. For him\, an accessible university means that everyone can be given the space to study and research at the university. \nHazeleger studied meteorology at Wageningen University and Reading University (UK). He obtained his PhD in physical oceanography at Utrecht University in 1999. He then worked at Columbia University (New York) and at the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI). He was also professor of Climate Dynamics at Wageningen University. From 2014 to 2019\, he was director of the Netherlands eScience Center\, focusing on the application of digital technology and data science in all scientific domains.  \nHazeleger was dean of the Faculty of Geosciences from 1 July 2019 to 1 March 2025. There\, Hazeleger was closely involved in promoting diversity and inclusivity and in inter- and transdisciplinary research focused on sustainability transitions. His research focuses on climate research and applications of AI and data science in it. \n																														 \nThomas Estermann\, Director for Governance\, Funding and Public Policy Development\, European University Association (EUA)\nThomas Estermann is Director for Governance\, Funding and Public Policy Development at the European University Association (EUA) with responsibilities for EUA’s work aimed at strengthening universities’ autonomy\, governance\, leadership\, management and their financial sustainability.  \nHe is actively involved in various European and national committees\, expert groups\, editorial boards\, and advisory boards\, including those of European university alliances. He regularly contributes to higher education management programs and recently developed the EUA Leadership Development Programme to equip senior university leaders with the leadership tools to drive transformation in higher education. He has provided guidance in multiple national higher education reform processes in Europe and beyond and has authored publications on university funding\, governance\, leadership\, and management.  \nPrior to joining EUA in 2007\, he held the position of Deputy University Director at the University of Music and Performing Arts\, Vienna. During this time\, he served as a member of the university’s senate and was involved in several significant higher education reforms in Austria. Before entering the University\, he pursued a career as a lawyer. He holds a master’s degree in law from the University of Vienna.  \n																														 \nVanessa Debiais-SaintonMember of Cabinet of Executive Vice-President at European Commission\, Social rights and skills\, quality jobs and preparedness\n\nVanessa Debiais-Sainton is a member of cabinet of Executive Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu at the European Commission\, where she is responsible for all levels of education & training\, Union of Skills\, digital education and Erasmus+.  \nPreviously\, she acted as Head of Unit in Higher Education\, shaping European policies and programme to reform and transform higher education. Among her responsibilities were the co-creation\, launch and supervision of the European Universities initiative\, paving the way towards the universities of the future. Responsible for the higher education dimension of the European Education Area\, including the European Degree\, the European Approach to Micro-credentials\, the automatic recognition of higher education qualifications and learning periods abroad\, the EU Student Card initiative and the higher education strand of Erasmus+.  \nBefore moving to the European Commission\, Vanessa spent eight years working for several companies. She studied Chemical Engineering in France (Institut National Polytechnique de Lorraine). \n																														 \nMarcos Ros SempereMember of the European Parliament\nMarcos Ros Sempere has been a Spanish Member of the European Parliament since February 2020. He is the shadow rapporteur for the EPBD on the Environment\, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) committee which is responsible for giving its opinion to the leading committee (ITRE). He is also a member of Industry\, Research & Energy (ITRE)\, Culture and Education (CULT) and Regional Development (REGI) committees.  \nOn the CULT committee\, he is the co-rapporteur for the own initiative report on the New European Bauhaus which brings together interdisciplinary solutions including the decarbonisation of buildings for integrating the green transition into the lives of EU citizens.  \nPrior to his role in the European Parliament\, Mr. Ros Sempere spent eleven years as a Professor of Urban Planning at the School of Architecture of Cartagena. He has a PhD in architecture\, specialise in urban planning issues and a long experience in the rehabilitation of the architectural heritage. \n																														 \nLudovic ThillyCoordinator General of the EC2U European University Alliance  and co-coordinator of FOREU4ALL\nLudovic Thilly is a Full Professor of Physics at the University of Poitiers and\, since 2012\, has served as Vice-Rector in charge of European Strategy and the EC2U Alliance. A member of the Coimbra Group Executive Board since 2015\, he was elected Chair in June 2017 and has been re-elected twice since. His current mandate runs until 2028.  \nProfessor Thilly is the Coordinator General of the EC2U European University Alliance and co-coordinator of FOREU4ALL\, the community of practice bringing together the 65 selected European University Alliances. He continues to teach and supervise PhD candidates.  \nHis research focuses on the deformation mechanisms of (nano- )materials. He has co-authored more than 80 publications in international peer-reviewed journals\, including four book chapters\, and has delivered over 60 invited lectures at international conferences and institutions.  \n																														 \nMeritxell Chaves\nSecretary General of European University of CHARM-EU\nMeritxell Chaves has more than thirty years of experience in the higher education sector\, in four universities of the Catalan university system\, in different functional areas of the University such as academic management\, strategic planning\, quality and accreditation\, and international relations in different organisational cultures.  \nAs Secretary General of European University of CHARM-EU since the start of the initiative in 2019 she has been leading CHARM-EU team. \n																														 \nDoris Alexander\nAssociate Director of European Engagement\, Trinity College Dublin\nDoris Alexander has worked in Research Management Administration since 1994\, taking up her current post as Associate Director of European Engagement in 2019 and is responsible for the development of strategies of engagement\, working to get early insight on new EU policy/initiatives so as to maximise the opportunity space for Trinity. She is currently engaged in the implementation of aspects of the ERA policy agenda.  \nShe has been involved in several EC stakeholder groups including the co-creation of the European Universities initiative\, is the co-director of CHARM-EU alliance in Trinity College and a member of the Executive Board. She was Chair of the R&I subgroup of the FOREU1 network (the network of the 17 European Universities alliances funded through the first Erasmus+ pilot call) and is currently chair of the R&I Topical Group (part of FOREU4ALL) for all alliances. \nDoris holds a BA in Mathematical Science and an MSc in Computer Science (Health informatics) from Trinity College Dublin. \n																														 \nElena Del Giorgio4EU+ Secretary GeneraL\nPrior to this appointment as Secretary General of 4EU+ Alliance\, Elena Del Giorgio has served as 4EU+ Policy Officer and as Policy Officer at the University of Milan supporting the university’s European and international institutional partnerships such as LERU and U7+.  \nWith the University of Milan becoming a member of the 4EU+ Alliance in November 2018\, she was involved in 4EU+ almost since its creation. In her role as seconded 4EU+ Policy Officer\, she worked on the development of the new 4EU+ strategy 2025- 2035.  \nShe has most recently served as Interim Secretary General\, playing a key role in overseeing the establishment of the 4EU+ Secretariat in Brussels and relocating the Alliance’s legal entity to Belgium. She holds a PhD in Political and Social Sciences from the European University Institute in Florence\, Italy.  \nEarly in her career\, she served as a research fellow in the framework of several EU-funded projects. \n																														 \nOLGA WESSELSHead of eciu brussels office and foreu4all coordinator\nOlga Wessels is the Head of Brussels’ Office of the European Consortium of Innovative Universities (ECIU). In this position\, Wessels contributes to setting the agenda of ECIU at the European level\, increasing the organisation’s visibility as a potential and reliable partner for European institutions in debates on policy and programme developments.  \nWessels also coordinates FOREU4ALL\, bringing together all 73 European University alliances in a cohesive structure to foster collaboration and share best practices.  \nBefore joining ECIU\, Wessels represented the Dutch universities (including Utrecht University) in Brussels\, focussing on higher education and Open Science policies\, and worked for the Dutch National Students’ Union (LSVb)\, focusing on flexible education and quality assurance. \n																														 \nHarriet KlåvusHead of International Cooperation and CHARM-EU manager at Åbo Akademi University\, Finland\nHarriet Klåvus is Head of International Cooperation and CHARM-EU manager at Åbo Akademi University\, Finland\, and Lead of WP6 Mobility for CHARM8. Furthermore\, she is the Institutional Erasmus Coordinator as well as the Coimbra Group representative at Åbo Akademi University. She has been working at the International Affairs since 1995. She is also a representative in both national and regional committees and has been the founding member of both the Nordlys Student Exchange Network and the Coimbra Group Student Exchange Network. Both of them are multidisciplinary student exchange networks\, today functioning under the Erasmus programme.  \nShe has been participating in several Erasmus projects and has acted as a consultant on student exchange for both the Finnish National Agency and the Nordic Council of Ministers. She has also been the Secretary General for the Nordic Association of University Administrators (NUAS). \n																														 \nMeadhbh Costellosenior policy executive at Ibec\nMeadhbh Costello is a senior policy executive at Ibec\, the group representing employers and business in Ireland. In this role she acts as a strategic advisor and support for businesses across Ireland on issues related to education\, skills\, innovation and social policy.  \nHer role includes skills research\, the development of tools and guidelines\, lobbying and developing policy positions at a national and European level. Previously\, Meadhbh served as a policy specialist working for public\, private and NGO organisations in Ireland and Europe.  \n																														 \nEdwin KantersEU Liaison Officer\, University of Utrecht\nEdwin Kanters is the EU Liaison Officer at Utrecht University\, bringing a wealth of experience in research management and administration to his role. With a background that spans from researcher to administrator\, Edwin has held key positions in grant advising and research support at prestigious institutions. He served as a grant advisor at Amsterdam University Medical Centre and as interim head of the Grants Office at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam before joining Utrecht University in November 2021. \nEdwin’s expertise encompasses EU grants\, research policy\, and education\, with a particular talent for building bridges and connecting people to facilitate impactful research initiatives. He currently serves as a Board Member of EARMA (European Association of Research Managers and Administrators)\, contributing to the advancement of research management as a profession. \n																														 \nAnnet van der Rietlead Professional Development CHARM-EU \nAnnet van der Riet is an educational scientist and works within the European alliance CHARMEU\, where she is responsible for the professional development of lecturers.  \nKey themes include challenge-based learning\, transdisciplinary education\, hybrid education\, and programmatic assessment. In previous roles at Utrecht University\, Annet worked at the Centre for Academic Teaching as Teacher Development Coordinator. In this role\, she focused on the continuous development and improvement of the training programs for lecturers at Utrecht University.  \nAnnet gained experience in educational innovation at Educate-it. In this role\, she was responsible for the professional development programs in the area of blended learning and focused on teaching support for lecturers. \n  \n																														 \nClare Hart\nVice-President for International Affairs and\nEuropean Cooperation. Municipal Councillor for International Relations Montpellier\, France \nA social change maker and expert in Corporate Social Responsibility\, London-born Clare Hart now lives with her family in Montpellier\, in southern France. She is passionate about gender equality and social inclusion through grassroots mobilization\, and a fervent charity activist.  \nAfter her University years in European Studies and Geopolitics (Nottingham and Cambridge) and a year spent in an NGO in India (New Delhi\, Calcutta\, Mumbai)\, she founded a professional training company in 1993\, and since she has counseled and trained multiple executives on cross-cultural management and communication. She also joined the French Chamber of Commerce and the Foundation of Action for Social Inclusion.  \nIn 2020\, se was elected to Montpellier City and Metropolitan Council as Vice-President for International Affairs and European Cooperation.  \n																														 \nNadja SimonsPROFESSOR AND Local program coordinator\, Julius- maximilians-University Würzburg\n\nNadja Simons is a professor for Applied Biodiversity Sciences at the Biology department of JMU Würzburg and local program coordinator for the Master program “Global Challenges for Sustainability”. Her role in CHARM involves coordinating teaching activities and content with the eight partner universities. Her own teaching activities for the program include lectures and workshops on research design and co-supervision of student teams in the final semester. \nIn her research\, she focuses on ecological sustainability\, in particular how land use practices affect biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. On the one hand\, she is interested in how management decisions affect biological communities and how this translates into changes in the provision of ecosystem functions. On the other hand\, she investigates how biodiversity and ecosystem services are considered in management decisions and planning\, and how they can be integrated into decision-making processes.  \nBefore starting her professorship in Würzburg\, she has worked in inter- and transdisciplinary research projects related to sustainable habitat management at TU Darmstadt and TU Munich. \n																														 \niGNASI lABASTIDARECTOR’s delegate FOR SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS AND OPEN SCIENCE\, UNIVERSITY OF BARCELONA\nIgnasi Labastida is the Rector’s Delegate for Scientific Publications and Open Science at the University of Barcelona where he is also the head of the research support in the library Currently he chairs the Board of SPARC Europe and the working policy group on Information and Open Access at League of European Research Universities (LERU).  \nHe has participated in the elaboration of the Catalan Strategic Plan on Open Science and the Spanish National Strategy on Open Science He has been working on copyright and openness since his involvement in introducing Creative Commons licenses in Spain in 2003. \n																														 \nNataša Jakominić MarotHead of the University of Rijeka’s Centre for Research and Innovation\nNataša Jakominić Marot is Head of the University of Rijeka’s Centre for Research and Innovation and a senior executive with 20+ years’ experience advancing innovation\, research\, and sustainability in higher education.  \nShe leads institutional reforms in research(er) assessment aligned with CoARA\, serving in two CoARA working groups and helping embed narrative CVs\, qualitative indicators\, and open-science incentives across UNIRI policies. She has managed a portfolio of 50+ projects exceeding €50 million\, with expertise in project cycle management\, strategic planning\, training\, consulting\, and peer review/external assessment.  \nAn active member of EARMA and the YERUN Policy Platform\, she is a trainer in EU funding and R&I leadership. She holds an MBA (MODUL University Vienna) and completed executive programme Innovation for Economic Development at Harvard Kennedy School \n																														 \nhans de jongedirector open science nl\nHans de Jonge is director of Open Science NL. He has worked at NWO since 2018. As a programme leader\, he was responsible for various aspects of NWO’s open science policy.Hans was closely involved in the development of Plan S of coalitions and represented NWO in the National Platform Open Science.  \nHe wasalso actively involved with recognition and rewards for open science practices. Before joining NWO\, Hans worked as a programme leader at the academic affairs Department of Utrecht University and at the association of universities in the Netherlands (UNL). Hans is a historian ofscience by training.   \n																														 \nDoris FischerVice-President for internationalisation at würzburg university\nDoris Fischer is Vice President for Internationalisation and Alumni at the Julius-Maximilians University of Würzburg (JMU)\, represents the JMU as a director on the Executive Board of CHARM-EU and within the Coimbra Group\, and holds the chair for China Business and Economics at JMU.An Economist and Sinologist with more than 30 years of experience in academic research\,teaching\, and consultancy on China’s economy.  \nDoris Fischer has done extensive research oncompetition\, regulation\, and industrial policies in various sectors\, focusing on the rationale ofChinese economic policies\, the resulting incentive structures of economic actors and the impactof China’s economic rise on the global economy \n																														 \nstans de haasdirector of operations of social sciences department at utrecht university\nStans de Haas is Director of Operations of the department Social Sciences (which consists of the sections: Cultural Anthropology\, Sociology\, Interdisciplinary Social Sciences\, and Methods and Statistics).  \nShe is aldo appointed as expert of the theme Recognition and Rewards in the Open Science programme at UU. “  \n																														 \nAgnes Sarolta Fazekas-Vinkovitsassistant professor at the Eötvös Loránd\nUniversity in Budapest\, Hungary\nAgnes Sarolta Fazekas-Vinkovits (she/her) is an assistant professor at the Eötvös LorándUniversity Bárczi Gusztáv Faculty of Special Needs in Budapest\, Hungary.  \nSince 2019\, Agnes has been the leader of the work package on inclusiveness in the CHARM-EU 2019-2022 project and has continued the work as Lead of the CHARM-EU DEI Office (from 2023- ) of the CHARM-EU Alliance.  \nIn 2024\, CHARM-EU’s inclusion and diversity work was a ZeroProject Awardee.  \n																														 \nisabel fraashead of diversity management at würzburg university\nIsabel Fraas is head of the Diversity Management and the Anti-Discrimination Contact Point at Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg (JMU). She is furthermore responsible for gender and diversity consulting for DFG-funded research networks at the University.  \nShe advises and supports research projects in the planning and implementation of equity measures and is currently co-spokesperson for the Germany-wide Gender and Diversity Consulting Network. Isabel Fraas coordinates personnel development programs for female scientists under the umbrella of the Gender Equality Academy JMU.  \nShe has been the university’s Aanti-Semitism Officer since July 2024. Isabel Fraas holds a doctorate in German studies. After working for many years in teaching and research at the Institute of German Philology at JMU\, she moved into science management\, where she was responsible for training JMU tutors and continuing education in university teaching as part of the BMBF-funded Quality Pact for Teaching program.  \nAs a freelance trainer\, she has been offering trainings for academics on topics such as unconscious bias\, diversity\, empowerment\, and leadership for many years. \n																														 \nAndrea BährWomen’s representative office at Würzburg university\nAndrea Bähr runs the women’s representative office at the University of Würzburg. Her area of expertise is designing and applying processes and tools to promote gender equality in academic contexts. Coming from an academic background in cultural studies she is committed to studying societal norms and challenging them wherever they create inequality. \n  \n  \n																														 \nMarieke Schoots\, Program Director for Academic Collaboration Centers within the Programma Brede Welvaart at Tilburg University\nMarieke Schoots is Program Director for Academic Collaboration Centers within the Programma Brede Welvaart at Tilburg University\, where she develops and leads initiatives that strengthen the university’s societal impact and foster collaboration with both (inter) national and regional partners.  \nShe also serves as work package leader for Societal Outreach in the European University Network ENGAGE.EU. In this role she initiated the Expedition Weeks\, a challenge-based learning format in which students apply design thinking to real-life societal and economic challenges\, gaining valuable interdisciplinary and intercultural skills.  \nShe has played a key role in advancing projects that connect universities with local communities\, policymakers\, and businesses\, thereby contributing to sustainable regional development and broad prosperity. Her expertise spans stakeholder engagement\, transdisciplinary collaboration\, and impact-driven education\, with a strong track record in designing innovative formats that link education\, research\, and practice. \n																														 \nGer corbettCEO of Sandyford Business District\nGer Corbett is CEO of Sandyford Business District\, Ireland’s largest business improvement district\, home to many important companies. Ger commenced his tenure with Sandyford Business District as Commercial Manager in June 2021 before assuming the role of CEO in 2022. Throughout his leadership\, he has spearheaded the association’s initiatives to assist the district’s 1\,000 companies\, 26\,000 employees\, and 6\,000 residents in overcoming pandemic-related challenges and adapting to the evolving economic landscape. \nUnder his guidance\, Sandyford Business District has continued to foster meaningful collaborations with the district’s co-founder and local council\, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council\, as well as esteemed academic institutions including Trinity College Dublin\, Nova UCD\, Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art\, Design and Technology (IADT) and the Irish Management Institute (IMI). \nDemonstrating a steadfast commitment to advancing the district’s sustainability efforts\, Ger has played a pivotal role in the inception of Project Green\, SBID’s ambitious environmental agenda. He has successfully secured funding for various circular economy initiatives\, shared mobility schemes\, and climate resilience projects at local\, national\, and European levels. \nGer’s leadership in the district’s European ventures has fostered collaborations with partner cities including Istanbul\, Berlin\, Helsinki\, Guimarães\, City Network Sweden\, City Network Slovenia\, and London. \n \n																														 \nRéka judit borosChair of the CHARM-EU Student Council\nRéka Judit Boros is currently serving as Chair of the CHARM-EU Student Council and is a student at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) in Budapest\, Hungary.  \nShe has been actively involved in student representation for the past four years\, with a particular focus on international affairs and cross-border academic cooperation. Within the university context\, she works to strengthen the voice of students in decision-making processes and advocates for inclusive\, transparent governance in higher education.  \nAt this conference\, she contributes a student perspective to the discussion\, emphasizing the importance of meaningful participation\, diversity\, and co-creation in higher education policy and practice. \n																														 \nChanna van der Brug International Affairs Programme Manager\, Hochschulforum Digitalisierung for Stifterverband\,\nGermany\nChanna van der Brug connects universities\, policymakers\, and technology experts to driveinnovative approaches in digital learning internationally. She champions the creation andimplementation of learning and teaching environments that improve student engagementand institutional effectiveness.  \nChanna contributes her expertise in two flagship initiatives at the Stifterverband (founded in 1920\, the Stifterverband is a joint initiative of Germancompanies and foundations dedicated to improving education\, science\, and innovation): The “Hochschulforum Digitalisierung” – Germany’s national platform for advancing higher education in the digital age\, and the European Digital Education Hub. \n																														 \nThomas lipkeADVISOR Digital Transformation and Academic Controlling at the University\nof Duisburg-Essen\, aurora alliance\nThomas Lipke works at the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany\, a member of the AURORA Alliance. He is responsible for the digital transformation of the university’s administration\, driving innovation and efficiency in processes. In addition\, he oversees technical interoperability in the field of cooperation\, ensuring that the university’s systems can connect smoothly with partner universities.  \nA key part of his work is within the AURORA European University Network\, where they explore solutions that can also apply to other German and international collaborations. Thomas is committed to developing sustainable standards and ecosystems that give students and universities real digital sovereignty.  \n																														 \nCECILE OHM\, Deputy Director of IT Department & head digital products and business services AT UNIVERSITY OF BERGEN\nCecilie Ohm has worked in higher education in Norway since 1993. She has a formal background as a computer scientist and meteorologist. She also has a master’s degree in university management and has worked with university administrative tasks throughout her professional career.  \nCecilie has held management leadership positions at the University of Bergen\, the Bergen Academy of Art and Design\, and as a joint project manager for the four universities in Bergen\, Oslo\, Trondheim and Tromsø. IT solutions for administrative processes have always been a focus in Cecilie’s work\, and the importance of enterprise architecture\, interoperability and source data is always high on the agenda.  \nShe is currently Deputy Director of the IT Department at the University of Bergen\, where she heads the section for digital products and business services. \n																														 \nJasper Ewals\, COMMUNITY DEVELOPER\nJasper Ewals is half German\, half Dutch. He studied at CHARM-EU from 2023 – 2025\, following the track Life & Health. After his studies\, he found a job as a Community Developer for Common City Development\, an organisation that creates and aids co-housing initiatives. Aside from that\, he makes music and organises events. Both of these roles allow him to connect with people and bring them together\, something he find a lot of joy in.  \n																														 \nKirsten HollaenderPROJECT MANAGER EUROPEAN COLLABORATION AT UTRECHT UNIVERSITY\nWith a PhD in sociology\, Kirsten Hollaender early on specialized in inter- and transdisciplinary research\, covering the full range from initiating\, supporting and doing through promoting\, funding\, improving and evaluating.  \nNext to her work as European research policy advisor\, she coordinates the Research Assessment procedures at the University of Utrecht and contributes to the Research and Innovation Dimension of CHARM-EU. \n																														 \naleid de jongpolicy adviser RESEARCH AND OPEN SCIENCE at utrecht university\nAleid de Jong is a strategic policy adviser for Open Science at Utrecht University. In this role\, she coordinates and monitors activities related to the five pillars of Open Science within the university: Open Access\, FAIR data and software\, Public Engagement\, Open Education\, and Recognition & Rewards. To achieve this\, she collaborates with and connects experts across different levels of the university\, with the goal of advancing and embedding the Open Science way of working within the institution.  \nIn addition to her work at Utrecht University\, she focuses on promoting Open Science in national and international contexts—for example\, through the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA).  \n																														 \nMathew Birdsall abramsdirector of science and training at incf\nMathew Birdsall Abrams\, PhD\, MPH is Director of Science and Training at the International Neuroinformatics Coordinating Facility (INCF)\, a global organization dedicated to open\, FAIR\, and citable neuroscience.  \nMathew is a neuroscientist with over 25 years of experience in both experimental neuroscience and clinical psychiatry\, as well as 12 years of experience in community coordination\, community building\, and product development in neuroinformatics. Mathew has worked with the infrastructure developers of the world’s large scale brain initiatives (BRAIN Initiative in US\, Human Brain Project in Europe\, Canadian Open Neuroscience Platform\, and Brain/MINDS in Japan). He also holds Positions of Trust in many neuroscience societies (e.g. SfN\, FUN\, FENS\, and IBRO).  \nMathew conducted his doctoral thesis research at Tulane University and Karolinska Institutet\, obtained his MPH in Health Systems Management at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine\, and completed his undergraduate education at the University of Richmond.  \n																														 \nRubén Vicente-SaezResearcher and Research Manager at Aalto University\nRubén Vicente-Saez is a Senior Postdoctoral Researcher and Research Manager at Aalto University’s Department of Industrial Engineering and Management\, in Finland. His research and teaching focus on open science policy\, leadership and management\, science and innovation policy\, and university governance.  \nSince 2021\, Rubén has led the Open Science and Innovation Community of the European University Alliance Unite!. The team develops evidence-based policy tools\, guidelines\, and recommendations to support university managers\, policymakers\, funders and researchers in mainstreaming open science and innovation practices across Europeanuniversities. \nRubén earned a double PhD in the topic Open Science in the digital era from Aalto University and the University of Valencia (2021).  He has also worked as an Innovation Project Specialist for Peacekeeping Missions in the Technology Development Unit of the United Nations\, Project Manager at the University of Valencia Science Park\, and served as a Policy Officer within the Blue Book programme\, focusing on ICT and Education at the European Commission. \nThrough his work at Aalto and Unite!\, Rubén helps translate open science principles into practical policy\, governance models\, and infrastructure that empower researchers\, students\, institutions\, and decision-makers. \n																														 \nlena sauerclimate adaptation manager for the city\nadministration of Bornheim\, Germany\nLena Sauer is a graduate of CHARM-EU and was part of the first group of students to complete this master’s program. At the time\, she chose to focus on food systems. During and after her studies\, she completed several internships\, including at GIZ (German Society for International Cooperation) and the European Environment Agency in Copenhagen (Bluebook traineeship).  \nCurrently\, she works as a climate adaptation manager for the city administration of Bornheim in Germany (between Cologne and Bonn). In this role\, she supports efforts to prepare the city for changing climate patterns and increase resilience to extreme weather events such as heat\, drought\, heavy rain\, and flooding in order to protect the population through preventive measures.  \nHer field of work is very broad\, ranging from strategic planning and implementation of concrete measures to the involvement of stakeholders (citizens\, politicians\, businesses\, farmers\, universities) to awareness campaigns\, press relations\, and fundraising \n																														 \nAlisia GahabkaBluebook Traineeship at the European\nEnvironment Agency\nAlisia Gahabka has been a student with the CHARM-EU Master’s programme in Global Challenges for Sustainability with stations at Trinity College Dublin\, Universitat de Barcelona and Utrecht University from 2023 to 2025.  \nAfter graduation\, she completed the Bluebook Traineeship with the European Environment Agency in the Climate Risk and Resilience Unit. She will start her upcoming role as a public sector consultant in Germany soon. \n  \n  \n																														 \nJill HoostCSR Officer at IN Groupe\nJill Hoost is an alumna of the CHARM-EU Master’s programme in Global Challenges for Sustainability from 2021 to 2023 with stations at Universitat de Barcelona and Université de Montpellier. Before her Master’s programme\, she had a background in Human Resources. After graduating\, she completed a traineeship and has worked as an ESG project manager and sustainability auditor. Now\, she is working as a CSR Officer at IN Groupe\, located in the Netherlands. \n																														 \nCall for posters (closed)\nThe poster session will be a space where members of European University Alliances\, university staff\, students and external stakeholders can exchange ideas and discuss practical cases. \n\nWhen? 12 November 2025 from 11:15 to 11:45H and 15:15 to 16:00H \nWhere? Bar Beton\, Pythagoraslaan 101\, Utrecht\, NL. (how to arrive: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FJP2TZGLpVmfnYWU6)\n\nHave you developed\, researched\, implemented or benefitted from an initiative that has strengthened European competitiveness? Share your experience at the CHARM-EU Annual Conference. \nWe are inviting poster submissions for the CHARM-EU Annual Conference “Boosting European Competitiveness: European University Alliances as Catalysts for Innovation and Sustainability in Higher Education”. The poster presentation session offers you an opportunity to share your ideas and gather feedback from CHARM-EU conference participants. \nWe are taking a broad view of European competitiveness and welcome a diversity of poster presentations. These can be research based\, practitioner case studies\, policy or procedure examples\, collaborative initiatives\, emerging ideas\, or personal narratives on an initiative. \nPosters should align with at least some of these topics: \n\nHigher education institutions\, alliances or external stakeholders contributing to general European competitiveness.\nEducational curricula supporting skills for key competitiveness areas (e.g. digital and green transitions).\nResearch contributing to European societal or economic competitiveness.\nMicro-credentials or lifelong learning initiatives that enhance talent.\nCreating environments for innovation\, entrepreneurship\, and start-up support.\nPolicies or practices that have impacted on competitiveness.\nPersonal narratives on activities or challenges related to competitiveness.\nIncreasing employability\, boosting European careers\, transdisciplinary collaboration\, intercultural competencies\, transversal skills\, personal impact\, DEI as an enabler.\nOpen Science policies and practices enhancing competitiveness for Europe.\nStudents and researchers’ mobility in European higher education area contributing to a competitive Europe.\n\n  \nWho should submit?We welcome submissions from academic and administrative staff\, external stakeholders\, students\, alumni and professionals involved in European University Alliance projects\, cross-border cooperation\, and strategic education and research initiatives. \nHow do I submit a poster proposal?Please submit your poster abstract including title\, authors\, author affiliations\, previous connection with CHARM-EU if any by the 12th of September.  \nAll submissions will be reviewed to ensure their alignment with the goals of the conference. Successful proposers will be notified of their acceptance by the 19th of September. A poster template will be sent to all successful proposers. The final poster should be submitted by the 31st of October for final review. \nWhen will I present my poster if it is successful? \nThe poster presentation will be held on the 12th of November in Utrecht\, during the CHARM-EU Annual Conference 2025. You are expected to attend in person. \nWill the poster be published?Posters and abstracts will be shared on the CHARM-EU resource centre post-conference. \nWho can I contact for more information about posters?If you have any questions\, please contact Silvia Gallagher gallags6@tcd.ie. \nWill I receive any recognition for my submission?An award for best poster will be presented at the end of the conference.
URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/charm-eu-annual-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Bar Beton\, Pythagoraslaan 101\, Utrecht\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Sustainability
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SUMMARY:Democracy4All conference explores the impact of artificial intelligence on democracy
DESCRIPTION:On 3 and 4 November\, the University of Barcelona will host the new edition of the international conference Democracy4All\, which will examine issues related to technological advances and their impact on democracy. On this occasion\, it will put special attention to blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI) regarding the media\, social networks and governance of societies. To attend the conference\, prior registration is required. \n\n\n\nUniversity students can also register for the ideathon: they will have 24 hours to devise solutions to the challenges presented by the GenLayer platform\, a “virtual jurisdiction” designed to mediate between different artificial intelligences. GenLayer will select the best proposal\, which will be awarded. \n\n\n\nThe conference will gather academics\, creators\, entrepreneurs\, representatives of public entities and experts in technology\, economics\, law and journalism\, among other disciplines. Round tables and talks will address topics such as AI as an opportunity or a threat to governance and democracy\, fake news\, AI as a means of influencing social networks\, the decentralized economy and blockchain technology\, among others. \n\n\n\nOne of the participants will be the philosopher Daniel Innerarity\, who will be in a round table that will focus on the management of AI innovations. The other participants of the round table will be Albert Sabater\, researcher at the University of Girona and director of the Observatory of Ethics in Artificial Intelligence of Catalonia; Oriol Pujol\, UB researcher expert in machine learning algorithms\, and Cecilia Rikap\, from the Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose at University College London\, who has studied the concentration of assets in large digital companies and created the concept of intellectual monopolies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebsite www.democracy4all.barcelona. \n\n\n\nAnother round table will be dedicated to content generation through AI and deepfakes. One of the participants will be the Turkish artist Ferdi Alici\, internationally renowned for his spectacular creations made with artificial intelligence\, and who has worked in collaboration with entities such as the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) and NASA. \n\n\n\nSergi Sagàs\, founder of the company Hyperreal\, will also be at this table; Núria Ferran\, lecturer at the UB’s Faculty of Information and Audiovisual Media\, expert in artificial intelligence and the use of data in society\, and Germán León\, professor at the Elisava design school and expert in computer vision and human-technology interaction. \n\n\n\nThe conference will be held at the UB’s Institute for Lifelong Learning (IL3). The conference language will be English\, but it will be supported by SCRIBAL\, an automatic English-Catalan-Spanish subtitle tool developed by the research and teaching staff from the UB’s Faculty of Philosophy and Communication. \n  \n\n\n\n\nRegister to Democracy4All here\n\n \n \n\n\n\nThe conference will be also streamed live on UBtv: sessions on 3 November and 4 November. \n\n\n\nThis piece of news was originally published on the website of the University of Barcelona\, coordinator of the CHARM-EU Alliance.
URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/democracy4all-conference-explores-the-impact-of-artificial-intelligence-on-democracy/
CATEGORIES:Governance,Innovation,Planetary Health
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SUMMARY:World Café: AI for All\, Empowering European University Alliances 
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by CHARM-EU and organized by Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg (Germany) and Utrecht University (Netherlands)\, join us for a dynamic and inclusive World Café exploring the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence in education. This event brings together international voices\, interdisciplinary studies\, and innovative projects in higher education that highlight AI’s potential to transform learning and foster equity.  \n🗓️ Event Format  \n10:00–10:10 – Opening  \n10:10–10:45 – Parallel Sessions (Round 1) Three concurrent rooms\, each featuring one speaker:   \n\nRoom 1 Title: Using an AI Assistant in a Teaching Module; Speaker: Isabel Lausberg (HRW)  \n\n\nRoom 2 Title: AI Support for Students (CHARM-EU); Speaker: Vanessa Vigano (UM)  \n\n\nRoom 3 Title: What Do We Mean by the “Human” in Human–AI Relationships in Education?; Speaker: Marnick van Lith (UU)  \n\nMain Room: 5-minute break  \n10:50–11:25 – Parallel Sessions (Round 2) Same format as above:  \n\nRoom 1 Title: AI in Management Education; Speaker: Prof. Na Fu (TCD) \n\n\nRoom 2 Title: Integrating AI in teaching to develop students’ competencies; Speaker: Dr. Antoine Chollet (UM) \n\n\nRoom 3 Title: More-than-Tools: AI in Social Interactions; Speaker: Prof. Dr. Alicia von Schenk (JMU) \n\n11:25–11:30 – Closing Remarks \n\n🌐 Topics of Conversation:  \n\nTeaching with AI\nExplore how artificial intelligence is reshaping education—from enhancing classroom engagement to supporting personalized learning pathways. This session highlights how AI can empower educators to better meet the needs of diverse learners\, foster innovation in teaching practices\, and navigate the evolving landscape of digital pedagogy. \n\n\nAI in Research and Teaching\nA look at how AI is becoming a powerful contributor to academic work—enhancing research workflows\, supporting multilingual education\, and enabling new forms of scholarly collaboration. \n\n\nAI in Educational Studies\nA collaborative study examining how students and educators experience AI in learning environments\, with a focus on ethics\, agency\, and pedagogical innovation. \n\n\nAI and Assessment/Feedback\nExploring how AI tools are reshaping assessment practices—offering timely\, personalized feedback and helping educators better understand student progress. \n\n\nAI for Inclusion: Language\, Learning\, and Belonging\nDiscover how AI is being used to support inclusive education\, particularly in language learning and integration for refugee and migrant children. This session highlights collaborative efforts to create welcoming\, adaptive learning environments through AI-powered tools. \n\n\nAs Clear as AI: Navigating Ambiguity in Digital Discourse\nA critical conversation on how AI mediates meaning and clarity in digital communication\, and what this means for educators\, learners\, and society at large. \n\n☕ Why a World Café?\nThis format fosters open dialogue\, cross-disciplinary exchange\, and collaborative thinking. Whether you’re an educator\, researcher\, student\, or simply curious about AI\, your voice matters. \n📣 Be part of the conversation shaping the future of learning\, inclusion\, and innovation!  \n🔗 Register Now: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=v2mlOmwfRUeYmdExia3jZUOjEj_FOM9LjJtBjNiRjPlUQVgyRU5CSFFYRDFUQkVSS1lPMDJFSEg1US4u  \nMicrosoft Teams: Benötigen Sie Hilfe?  Jetzt an der Besprechung teilnehmen. Besprechungs-ID: 395 908 559 861 3. Passcode: Td2bs6wf \n 
URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/world-cafe-ai-for-all-empowering-european-university-alliances/
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SUMMARY:Designing innovative micro-credentials: Best practices and open dialogue with CHARM-EU
DESCRIPTION:Date: 28 October 2025 at 10-11 GMT\, 11-12 UTC+1\, 12-13 UTC+2 \nFormat: Online\, link to the MS Teams session available here. \nAre you interested in developing a micro-credential or free online course using innovative educational approaches? \nJoin CHARM-EU’s Micro-credentials Best Practice Event\, where we will showcase micro-credentials and free online courses (MOOCs) designed around the CHARM-EU Educational Principles. This one-hour online session brings together experienced educators and developers from across our alliance to share practical insights\, lessons learned\, and tips you can apply to your own courses. \n  \nThrough short\, dynamic lightning talks\, you will hear how these principles are embedded in practice and explore opportunities for collaboration and networking. \nIn this session we will be focusing on the CHARM-EU educational principles: \n\nSustainability\nChallenge-Based Learning\nTransdisciplinarity\n\n  \nThe best practices being showcased include: \n\nPractical Frameworks for Innovation Shay Butler from Trinity College Dublin\nInnovative Teaching in Inter-institutional Hybrid Classrooms Anna Granberg from Åbo Akademi University\, in collaboration with Trinity College Dublin\, Utrecht University and University of Würzburg\nTransformational Leadership in Inter-institutional higher Education  Annet van der Riet from Utrecht University\, in collaboration with CHARM-EU partners\nAssessment & Management of Frailty in Ageing Adults Michelle Kearns from Trinity College Dublin\nNatural Products: Harnessing Nature’s Resources for a Better World  Maria Pigott from Trinity College Dublin\n\n  \nWhat You’ll Gain \n\nFirst-hand examples of how CHARM-EU principles are embedded in micro-credential and open online course design\nPractical guidance on development\, collaboration\, stakeholder engagement\, assessment\, and pedagogy\nSpace for open dialogue on challenges and opportunities to build new collaborations\n\n  \nJoin us to connect\, learn\, and co-create the future of micro-credentials in CHARM-EU. \nFor more information contact Silvia Gallagher (gallags6@tcd.ie)
URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/designing-innovative-micro-credentials-best-practices-and-open-dialogue-with-charm-eu/
CATEGORIES:CHARM event,CHARM-EU event,Research,Teaching
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SUMMARY:CHARM ON #2: International Joint Programmes
DESCRIPTION:As autumn settles in\, join us for the next edition of CHARM ON\, our monthly online series exploring CHARM-EU’s innovative practices and real-world experiences. \nEach 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 real-world perspectives on applying CHARM-EU’s approaches such as challenge-based learning\, mobility\, and interculturality. Discussions of the series may motivate participants to dive deeper into CHARM-EU good practices in our Service Portfolio\, and to participate in trainings offered by the Alliance. \nThis second session focuses on one of CHARM-EU’s central achievements: international joint programmes. The beating heart of CHARM-EU’s mission\, these transnational degrees integrate diverse academic traditions\, governance models\, and cultures into a single shared learning experience. Our panellists from across the Alliance – including Laia Alonso\, Meritxell Chaves\, Viktor G. Mihucz and Gilles Subra – will explicate the practical realities of building and sustaining these programmes — from accreditation and curriculum design to student mobility\, digital infrastructure\, and intercultural teamwork. The event will be facilitated by Nicolas De Keyser and Alexander Arenas Canon.  \n  Date: Monday\, 27 October  Time: 13:00–14:00 CET Format: Online panel discussion (live stream + soundrecording available afterwards) Join here: Teams Privacy notice: Please find the privacy notice here. \nThis event is open to all CHARM-EU members and anyone beyond who is curious to learn. No registration required. \nCHARM ON will take place on the last Monday of each month at 13:00 CET\, offering a regular space to share ideas\, practices\, and impact stories across the CHARM-EU community. \n					\n				Laia ALONSO (UB)\n		\n				\n				Meritxell CHAVES (UB)\n		\n				\n				Viktor G. MIHUCZ (ELTE)\n		\n				\n				Gilles SUBRA (UM)\n		 \nLaia Alonso is a Project Assistant for CHARM-EU at the University of Barcelona with a background in International Relations. As a CHARM-EU alumna\, she saw firsthand how an international joint master’s creates a collaborative space to address global challenges while also fostering meaningful intercultural connections and friendships. \n																														 \nMeritxell Chaves is Secretary General of CHARM-EU since the start of the initiative in 2019. She has more than thirty years of experience in the higher education sector in different functional areas such as academic management\, strategic planning\, quality and accreditation\, and international relations in different organisational cultures. \n																														 \nViktor G. Mihucz is a full professor in Analytical Chemistry at ELTE\, with a focus on analysis of environmental\, food and clinical samples. He has been teaching in the CHARM-EU Master’s programme Global Challenges for Sustainability and he is in charge of developing a joint master’s programme on Planetary Health within CHARM-EU. \n															\n									Gilles Subra is CHARM-EU project director at the University of Montpellier and Full Professor at the Institute of Biomolecules Max Mousseron (IBMM) in the field of peptide science. His main research topics are at the interface of chemistry and biology and notably the development of chemical tools and systems to explore biology. \n																														 \nLaia Alonso is a Project Assistant for CHARM-EU at the University of Barcelona with a background in International Relations. As a CHARM-EU alumna\, she saw firsthand how an international joint master’s creates a collaborative space to address global challenges while also fostering meaningful intercultural connections and friendships. \n																														 \nMeritxell Chaves is Secretary General of CHARM-EU since the start of the initiative in 2019. She has more than thirty years of experience in the higher education sector in different functional areas such as academic management\, strategic planning\, quality and accreditation\, and international relations in different organisational cultures. \n																														 \nViktor G. Mihucz is a full professor in Analytical Chemistry at ELTE\, with a focus on analysis of environmental\, food and clinical samples. He has been teaching in the CHARM-EU Master’s programme Global Challenges for Sustainability and he is in charge of developing a joint master’s programme on Planetary Health within CHARM-EU. \n															\n		Gilles Subra is CHARM-EU project director at the University of Montpellier and Full Professor at the Institute of Biomolecules Max Mousseron (IBMM) in the field of peptide science. His main research topics are at the interface of chemistry and biology and notably the development of chemical tools and systems to explore biology. 
URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/charm-on-2-international-joint-programmes/
CATEGORIES:CHARM-EU event,Interculturality,Learning,Teaching
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SUMMARY:CHARM-DEN International Pitches
DESCRIPTION:Our upcoming pitching event (21st October 2025\, 15.00-17.15 CET) is designed to be a dynamic platform where innovation meets opportunity. Here’s what you can expect from the event:  \nEvent Features:  \n\nDiverse Participation: Teams from different regions within the CHARM-EU alliance\, including both students’ projects and mature startups\, will compete online in this international event. \n\n\nFocus on Sustainability: The event is centered around sustainability\, encouraging teams to develop and present solutions that address critical global challenges such as environmental protection\, social equity\, and sustainable economic growth among others. \n\n\nTwo Competition Strands: The event will feature two distinct competition strands\, tailored to different stages of entrepreneurial development—one for early-stage ideas and another for more mature startups with prototypes. \n\n\nVideo Pitches: Each team will present a 5-minute video pitch of their idea or business\, highlighting their innovative solutions and entrepreneurial vision. \n\n\nInteractive Discussions: Following each video pitch\, there will be a 7-minute discussion session where teams will engage with questions from a jury of experts and the audience. \n\n  \nBenefits for Participating Teams:  \nParticipating in our pitch event offers a wealth of opportunities for students’ projects and startups\, beyond just the competition itself. While we may not be offering monetary prizes\, the benefits include:  \n\nAccess to Regional Support Services: Gain exclusive access to entrepreneurial support services across different regions within the CHARM-EU alliance. This includes mentorship\, business development resources\, and specialized training to help your project grow and succeed. \n\n\nNetworking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs\, industry experts\, and potential investors from across Europe. Build valuable relationships that can open doors to new markets\, partnerships\, and collaborations. \n\n\nFunded Travel for Regional Events: We will cover travel costs for selected teams to visit different regions within the alliance. This includes participation in entrepreneurial events\, workshops\, and networking sessions\, providing a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in diverse entrepreneurial ecosystems. \n\n\nVisibility and Recognition: Showcase your innovative ideas to a broad audience of stakeholders\, including potential investors\, partners\, and industry leaders. Benefit from the increased visibility and recognition that comes with participating in a prestigious international event. \n\n\nFeedback and Improvement: Receive constructive feedback from experienced judges and industry experts to refine your pitch and business strategy\, giving you a competitive edge in future endeavors. \n\nThis event is designed to not only challenge your entrepreneurial spirit but also to provide meaningful support and opportunities for growth and success beyond the competition.  \nSummary:  \n\nEvent: International Pitching Event CHARM-DEN \n\n\nGoal: Promotion of innovative projects in the field of sustainability. \n\n\nParticipants: Student teams and startups from the partner regions. \n\n\nFormat: Video pitches followed by live Q&A sessions. \n\n\nJury: Expert jury from various partner regions. \n\n\nNetworking Opportunities: Breakout sessions for interaction with investors and industry experts. \n\n\nAward Ceremony: Winners will be recognized in various categories. \n\n\nSupport: Access to regional support services and resources. \n\n\nSustainability: Focus on projects that promote sustainable solutions. \n\n Registration form: https://forms.office.com/e/7GV700R7d1 Link to the session: https://uni-wuerzburg.zoom-x.de/j/68656090475?pwd=ogEVgOqizoXtiHO3z8cEHAwIMxlFWA.1
URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/charm-eu-den-international-pitches-2/
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SUMMARY:Cross-Border Doctorials 2025 : how to structure a research project based on European program
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to enrich your academic career with a collaborative\, innovative and truly European experience ? \n\n\n\nWe invite you te be part of the Cross-Border Doctorials 2025! \n\n\n\nCross Borders Doctorials are an immersive three-day workshop where international PhD candidates from all disciplines will work in multidisciplinary teams to structure a research project based on European program call Horizon 2030 (between Horizon 2030-cluster\, EIC-pathfinder and EIC-transition)\, focused on key societal challenges. \n\n\n\nWhen and where ?\n\n\n\nCo-organised by the University of Montpellier\, the event will take place from 06 to 08 October 2025 in Le Mas des Sables\, an hotel complex in Aigues-Mortes (South of France\, near the Mediterranean coast). \n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\nThe Doctorials program will include workshop\, group work on an innovative project with PhD students from different scientific fields. \n\n\n\nAt the end\, you will present your innovative project in a group during a pitch session. \n\n\n\nIt’s also an opportunity to discover and develop skills (creativity\, management\, communication\, etc.) and to meet and exchange ideas with peers. \n\n\n\nMore information : https://college-doctoral.fr/2025/06/20/cross-borders-doctorials-dive-into-the-experience-of-an-european-project/   \n\n\n\nHow to candidate?\n\n\n\nThis program is open to all PhD within the CHARM-EU alliance. \n\n 
URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/cross-border-doctorials-2025-how-to-structure-a-research-project-based-on-european-program/
CATEGORIES:Learning,Mobility
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SUMMARY:CHARM-EU Innovator's Journey | Building Responsible Skills for Digital and AI-Driven Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION: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? \nDesigned for curious minds – whether you are a student\, researcher\, or entrepreneur – the CHARM-EU Seminar Series will take you on a deep dive into the world of innovation\, turning bold ideas into impactful businesses. Forget dry lectures\, expect interactive sessions\, real-world challenges\, and insights from leading experts. \nReady to bridge the gap between ambition and action? Join us for the next session on Building Responsible Skills for Digital and AI-Driven Entrepreneurship! \n  \nRegister now here \n  \nAbout the session \nDigital transformation isn’t just about new technologies — it’s about people. It’s about how entrepreneurs\, teams\, and societies build the skills and talent to use technologies responsibly. In this talk\, Professor Fu will explore how digital transformation and AI are reshaping entrepreneurship and business with a focus on innovation\, and more on the skills\, leadership\, and responsibility required to make that innovation sustainable. The session will be interactive in nature\, and your active participation is encouraged. Discussions\, dialogues\, and even debates are very welcome. \n\nDate: 1st of October\nTime: 12:00-13:15 CET\nRoom: Hybrid Classroom Trinity College Dublin\, Studio 1\, First Floor\, Science Gallery\n\n  \nAbout the Speaker \nProfessor Na Fu is Chair of Responsible Leadership and Fellow at Trinity College Dublin. She is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)\, and Co-Director of the Trinity Centre for Digital Business and Analytics.  Driven by a passion for empowering people\, Professor Fu has made significant contributions to advancing the understanding and practical applications of responsible leadership through her research\, teaching\, and international collaborations. As a leading expert\, Professor Fu has developed impactful frameworks that enable organizations to build responsible businesses\, with a focus on enhancing employee well-being\, promoting equality and inclusion\, and driving digital transformation and AI in management.  \n  \nAbout CHARM-EU Seminar Series \nThe CHARM-EU Seminar Series introduces you to the fundamentals of entrepreneurship\, sustainability-driven innovation\, and the practical skills you need to transform your ideas into impactful projects. \nEach seminar will align with CHARM-EU’s interdisciplinary and challenge-driven approach\, catering to different experience levels – beginner\, intermediate\, and advanced – ensuring accessibility for all participants. \n  \nRegistration form \n 
URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/charm-eu-innovators-journey-building-responsible-skills-for-digital-and-ai-driven-entrepreneurship/
LOCATION:Trinity College Dublin\, College Green\, Dublin\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:Sustainability
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SUMMARY:CHARM ON: Bringing Innovation into Practice
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the launch of CHARM ON\, a new monthly online event series designed to share and explore CHARM-EU’s innovative practices with academic and support staff. \nEach 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 real-world perspectives on applying CHARM-EU’s approaches such as challenge-based learning\, mobility\, and interculturality. Discussions of the series may motivate participants to dive deeper into CHARM-EU good practices in our Service Portfolio\, and to participate in trainings offered by the Alliance.  \nThe first event in the series will spotlight Challenge-Based Learning (CBL). Our panel will dive into practical experiences of using CBL\, highlighting how this method can move from theory into impactful practice. Following a short introduction on the concept of the series by Dr. Ferenc Takó (ELTE)\, panellists Dr. Valeire Borrell (UM)\, Dr. Silvia Gallagher (TCD)\, Freeke Jansen (UU)\, Dr. Viktor Mihucz (ELTE). and Dr. Sergio Villanueva (UB) will discuss CBL with facilitators Nicolas De Keyser (HWR) and Alexander Arenas Canon (UM).  \n Date: Monday\, 29 September Time: 13:00–14:00 CET Format: Online panel discussion (live stream + recording available afterwards) Join here: TeamsPrivacy notice: Please find the privacy notice here. \nThis event is open to all CHARM-EU members and anyone beyond who is curious to learn. No registration required. \nCHARM ON will take place on the last Monday of each month at 13:00 CET\, offering a regular space to share ideas\, practices\, and impact stories across the CHARM-EU community. \nListen this event on Spotify  \n					\n				Valérie BORRELL (UM)\n		\n				\n				Silvia GALLAGHER (TCD)\n		\n				\n				Freeke JANSEN (UU)\n		\n				\n				Viktor G. MIHUCZ (ELTE)\n		\n				\n				Sergio VILLANUEVA (UB)\n		 \nDr. Valérie Borrell Estupina is an Associate Professor at the University of Montpellier\, specializing in water sciences\, with a particular interest in extreme events\, global changes\, and interfaces. She has contributed to the development of the Water track of the CHARM-EU Master’s program on Global Challenges for Sustainability\, integrating challenge-based learning activities\, blended intensive programs\, as well as geolocated educational apps to connect theoretical teaching with real-world field situations. \n																														 \nDr. Silvia Gallagher is a Research Fellow specialising in multi/transdisciplinary research and higher education innovation\, with a focus on Challenge Based Learning. She has supported the development of Challenge Based Learning educational programmes within CHARM-EU\, including Masters and Blended Intensive Programmes. \n																														 \nFreeke Jansen is a Project Assistant and Junior Policy officer for CHARM-EU. As a CHARM-EU alumna\, she has firsthand experience with Challenge Based Learning and a strong interest in intercultural competence development.  \n																														 \nViktor G. Mihucz is a full professor in Analytical Chemistry at ELTE\, with a focus on analysis of environmental\, food and clinical samples. He has been teaching in the CHARM-EU Master’s programme Global Challenges for Sustainability and he is in charge of developing a joint master’s programme on Planetary Health within CHARM-EU. \n															\n									Sergio Villanueva Baselga is Associate Professor of Media and Communication Studies at UB and Rector’s Delegate for CHARM-EU. His research focus into the interdependency of media and health from a transdisciplinary perspective. He has applied CBL in the BA in Audio-visual Communication and in the CHARM-EU master’s on Global Challenges for Sustainability. \n																														 \nDr. Valérie Borrell Estupina is an Associate Professor at the University of Montpellier\, specializing in water sciences\, with a particular interest in extreme events\, global changes\, and interfaces. She has contributed to the development of the Water track of the CHARM-EU Master’s program on Global Challenges for Sustainability\, integrating challenge-based learning activities\, blended intensive programs\, as well as geolocated educational apps to connect theoretical teaching with real-world field situations. \n																														 \nDr. Silvia Gallagher is a Research Fellow specialising in multi/transdisciplinary research and higher education innovation\, with a focus on Challenge Based Learning. She has supported the development of Challenge Based Learning educational programmes within CHARM-EU\, including Masters and Blended Intensive Programmes. \n																														 \nFreeke Jansen is a Project Assistant and Junior Policy officer for CHARM-EU. As a CHARM-EU alumna\, she has firsthand experience with Challenge Based Learning and a strong interest in intercultural competence development.  \n																														 \nViktor G. Mihucz is a full professor in Analytical Chemistry at ELTE\, with a focus on analysis of environmental\, food and clinical samples. He has been teaching in the CHARM-EU Master’s programme Global Challenges for Sustainability and he is in charge of developing a joint master’s programme on Planetary Health within CHARM-EU. \n															\n		Sergio Villanueva Baselga is Associate Professor of Media and Communication Studies at UB and Rector’s Delegate for CHARM-EU. His research focus into the interdependency of media and health from a transdisciplinary perspective. He has applied CBL in the BA in Audio-visual Communication and in the CHARM-EU master’s on Global Challenges for Sustainability. 
URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/charm-on-bringing-innovation-into-practice/
CATEGORIES:CHARM-EU event,Learning,Teaching
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SUMMARY:International Conference | From Immune Activation to Toxicity: Challenges of Cancer Immunotherapies 
DESCRIPTION:  \nOn September 24\, 2025\, an inaugural international conference on immunotherapies will launch in Montpellier (France) the 2025 edition of a CHARM-EU experimental interdisciplinary teaching module rooted in research.  \nFollowing the success of its first edition in 2024\, the experimental interdisciplinary teaching module “Tackling Health Challenges in Internationally Linked Research Hubs – Framing Solutions” is being renewed. Developed through a close collaboration between the University of Montpellier\, Utrecht University\, and SIRIC Montpellier Cancer\, the program has been broadened to welcome new partners in 2025: the University of Barcelona\, IHU Immun4cure\, and FHU Evocan-2. \nOrganized within the framework of the Charm-EU alliance\, this experimental module is open to Master’s students from all countries and disciplines\, including medicine\, biology\, chemistry\, and biomedical engineering. It invites students to design innovative international research projects in cancer treatment\, working in small\, collaborative groups in a dynamic learning environment. \nThe inaugural international conference “From Immune Activation to Toxicity: Challenges of Cancer Immunotherapies“ will take place on September 24\, 2025 in Montpellier (France). It will bring together clinicians\, researchers\, and patient associations to share their expertise with international students from diverse academic background. This event offers a unique opportunity for everyone involved in the field of immunotherapy research to meet\, exchange ideas\, and innovate together. Following the conference\, student teams will work throughout the academic year on developing research project proposals related to cancer pathologies\, supported by an international network of researchers committed to this topic. \nThis programme has been designed in collaboration with the SIRIC Montpellier Cancer\, a site of excellence in cancer research accredited by the French National Cancer Institute (INCa)\, the IHU Immune4cure and the FHU Evocan-2\, for whose ambition is to develop new diagnostic and therapeutic concepts for cancer patients through an interdisciplinary approach. Several institutions on the site are involved\, in particular the Montpellier Cancer Institute (ICM) the Montpellier Cancer Research Institute (IRCM)\, the Montpellier Charles Gerhardt Institute (ICGM) and the Max Mousseron Biomolecules Institute (IBMM).univer \nPractical Information: \nProgram Highlights: \nClinical Overview – Discussion on current clinical practices and challenges of Cancer Immunotherapies: From Immune Activation to Toxicity. \nPatient Perspective – Insights from patients and patients’ associations on their experiences with cancer Immunotherapies.  Research Stakes Flash Presentations – Brief presentations on the latest research developments. \nRound Table – From basics to real effects: an interactive session with experts to discuss key issues and future directions. \nOnline Event\nThis is a hybrid international event. A connection link will be sent to registered participants prior to the conference. \nLanguages\nSimultaneous translation in French and English will be available. \nDate & Venue\nSeptember 24\, 2025\, from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM\nConference Room\, Montpellier Cancer Research Institute (IRCM)\nICM Val d’Aurelle Campus\, 208 Avenue des Apothicaires\, Montpellier (France). \n  \nRegister now: https://montpellier-cancer.com/charm-eu-research-hubs-from-immune-activation-to-toxicitychallenges-of-cancer-immunotherapies/ \n  \nContacts \nSonia Cantel: sonia.cantel@umontpellier.fr \nAurore Marquis: aurore.marquis@icm.unicancer.fr \nGilles Subra: gilles.subra@umontpellier.fr \nVanessa Vigano: vanessa.vigano@umontpellier.fr \n  \n 
URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/international-conference-from-immune-activation-to-toxicity-challenges-of-cancer-immunotherapies/
LOCATION:Université de Montpelllier\, 163 rue Auguste Broussonnet\, Montpellier\, 34000\, France
CATEGORIES:CHARM event
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SUMMARY:Business & Economics Summer University at ELTE Budapest
DESCRIPTION:The Faculty of Economics of Eötvös Loránd University (Budapest) warmly invites you to its fourth Business & Economics Summer University to be held between 14-18 July 2025. \nThis year’s ELTE Business & Economics Summer University (BESU) offers 8 courses taught by ELTE’s own staff\, international scholars and business professionals. Students successfully completing the courses will get a transcript they may use to obtain 3 ECTS credit from their home institutions. \nOn the previous two occasions BESU attracted nearly a hundred students\, some of them arriving from countries as distant as Peru or Indonesia. \nCourses offered: \n\nBuilding Skills in Business Communication (Miklós Földes\, Hungary)\nCorporate Financial Analysis – An Integrated Approach (Marcell Dülk\, ELTE)\nDeveloping Your Brand – Strategy & Practice (Justin Paul\, University of Reading\, NMIMS\, India) – only accepts applications from students of Erasmus partner universities\nEconomics of Climate Change (Theocharis Grigoriadis\, Freie Universitaet Berlin)\nInnovation and Start-ups in Business Networks (Enrico Baraldi\, Uppsala University\, Sweden)\nNegotiation (Gábor Forrai and János Tanács\, ELTE)\nSustainable Business Relationships: What\, Why\, and How? (Ilkka Ojansivu\, University of Oulu\, Finland)\nTourism as a Strategic Management Challenge (Gabriele Tragschitz-Köck\, Vienna)\n\n  \nFee for ELTE students\, alumni and students of Erasmus partner universities\, including CHARM-EU members: 190 EUR \nApplication deadline: 20 June. Details and online application form. \nMore information on BESU and its programme \nDownload the detailed brochure of BESU here
URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/business-economics-summer-university-at-elte-budapest/
CATEGORIES:Interculturality,Learning,Mobility
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SUMMARY:Best-practice in CHARM-EU´s Hybrid Classrooms
DESCRIPTION:CHARM-EU: Hackathon in Würzburg from 30th June to 4th July\nCHARM-EU is a CHallenge-based\, Accessible\, Research-based\, Mobile university alliance which consists of nine universities and offers different educational programs. \nThe yearly CHARM-EU hackathon for professional development targets current and future teachers of the master´s “Global Challenges for Sustainability” as well as educationalists. \nVarious workshops will be offered during this intensive week (30th June to 4th July) to strengthen the skills of CHARM-EU-teachers and make them familiar with the educational principles which are the core of teaching in CHARM-EU. \nThere are sessions on Artificial Intelligence and Challenge-based learning as well as an introduction to the virtual study program in interdisciplinary sustainability sciences of Würzburg University. A best practice workshop on hybrid teaching in CHARM-EU’s hybrid classrooms is also part of the program. Additionally\, the Knowledge Creating Teams (KCTs) will work on different tasks\, like integrating students’ feedback and alignment of the different phases and tracks within the Master’s. There is a cultural program framing the event. \nThe goal of the hackathon is to work on the new edition of the Master and develop skills of academics and staff\, but also to get to know each other better and grow into a real community of practice\, putting forward the idea of a connected Europe. \nBest-practice in CHARM-EU´s Hybrid Classrooms\nIn the session on 1st July\, CHARM-teachers will present their best-practice hybrid teaching methods: \n\nWhat works well for them and their students?\nWhich methods\, activities\, tools and approaches can they recommend to others\n\nThe goal of the session is to foster exchange among teachers\, to share experiences\, to inspire each other and to find new ways to deal with challenges in hybrid teaching. \nThis session is open to anyone interested in CHARM-EU and in hybrid teaching methods. After a short introduction to the University Alliance CHARM-EU\, several teachers will present their best practice\, each talk is followed by questions and a short discussion. \nClick here for the link  or join via (Teams ID) 365 108 735 344 1\, (passcode) Y3ap3Pm3 and feel inspired by CHARM-EU and their motivated teachers!
URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/best-practice-in-charm-eus-hybrid-classrooms/
LOCATION:Würzburg University\, Emil-Fischer-Straße 70\, Gebäude 70\, 97074\, Würzburg\, Germany
CATEGORIES:CHARM event,Innovation,Learning,Teaching
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SUMMARY:CHARM-EU International Conference "Bridging minds\, Shaping futures: Transdisciplinarity in research”
DESCRIPTION:As part of CHARM-EU’s Doctoral researcher summer school 2025\, the University of Montpellier is proud to host the Bridging minds\, shaping futures:  transdisciplinary in research conference\, a series of talks by nine inspiring speakers from across the CHARM-EU universities alliance. \nBringing together individuals and knowledge\, connecting communities\, and merging ways of thinking… Transdisciplinary research is key to addressing the complex and interconnected challenges affecting global health\, environment\, food systems and government. To provide sustainable and impactful solutions\, we must connect people\, knowledge and ideas beyond geographical and academic boundaries in collaboration with communities\, business and government. \nInspired by the CHARM-EU doctoral researcher Summer school’s theme of Developing transdisciplinary practice to tackle complex challenges\, the conference will provide attendees with an overview of projects underway at universities within the CHARM-EU alliance\, with insight from researchers who place transdisciplinarity at the heart of their work. Specialising in digital humanities\, economics\, epidemiology\, hydrogeology\, law\, philosophy\, physics and medicine\, the speakers will illustrate to doctoral candidates\, teaching staff\, and researchers how transdisciplinarity can move research forward. \nMore info on University of Montpellier’s website. \nRegistration essential to attend in person or online. Live (and replay) on the University of Montpellier’s YouTube channel. \n					\n									Apply here to register\n					 \nConference programme:\n9.00 – Welcome SpeechPhilippe Augé\, president of the University of Montpellier \n9.15 – 12.30 – Morning session \n\n9.15 – 9.50 – Laura HellstenThe Transdisciplinary Toolbox: what I learnt when doing ethnographic research in an interdisciplinary research project.\n\n\n\n					 Abstract:\n			\n			\n						\nBuilding on the findings from the fieldwork in an interdisciplinary research project\, and the transdisciplinary collaborations she has been helping to facilitate\, she will share best practices and speak about the skills and competences needed for transdisciplinary research. Expanding on Lawrence et. al (2022) descriptions of inter-\, multi- and trans- disciplinary research\, this lecture will give tools for how we can navigate towards getting the benefits of orientation knowledge\, system knowledge\, process knowledge and transformational knowledge in our collaborations. \n\nBuilding on the findings from the fieldwork in an interdisciplinary research project\, and the transdisciplinary collaborations she has been helping to facilitate\, she will share best practices and speak about the skills and competences needed for transdisciplinary research. Expanding on Lawrence et. al (2022) descriptions of inter-\, multi- and trans- disciplinary research\, this lecture will give tools for how we can navigate towards getting the benefits of orientation knowledge\, system knowledge\, process knowledge and transformational knowledge in our collaborations. \n\n9.50 – 10.25 – Mircea SofoneaInterdisciplinarity is key in health crisis management: insights from Montpellier’s research for pandemic surveillance and control.\n\n\n\n					 Abstract:\n			\n			\n						\nThe unprecedented outburst of the recent pandemic called for rapid and accurate quantitative assessments to best inform public health responses. This presentation will provide an overview of the research that have been carried out in Montpellier since early 2020 on the SARS-CoV-2 epidemic in metropolitan France\, at the interface between virology\, evolutionary biology\, public health\, and applied mathematics. More generally\, and in the light of five years’ hindsight\, the place of real-time quantitative interdisciplinary approaches during health crises will be discussed\, in terms of generating novel evidence\, supporting decision-making\, and contributing to society’s awareness and trust.  \n\nThe unprecedented outburst of the recent pandemic called for rapid and accurate quantitative assessments to best inform public health responses. This presentation will provide an overview of the research that have been carried out in Montpellier since early 2020 on the SARS-CoV-2 epidemic in metropolitan France\, at the interface between virology\, evolutionary biology\, public health\, and applied mathematics. More generally\, and in the light of five years’ hindsight\, the place of real-time quantitative interdisciplinary approaches during health crises will be discussed\, in terms of generating novel evidence\, supporting decision-making\, and contributing to society’s awareness and trust.  \n\n10.25 – 11.00 – Judit Mádl-SzőnyiFrom groundwater flow to societal climate adaptation: a transdisciplinary journey.\n\n\n\n					 Abstract:\n			\n			\n						\nHydroclimatic extremes\, such as droughts and water surpluses\, have profound impacts on vast regions\, populations\, and economies. Ensuring a reliable water supply for both humans and ecosystems presents a significant challenge. Groundwater\, often overlooked\, plays a crucial role in balancing wet and dry periods. Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) is a technique that stores excess water during rainy seasons for use during droughts. The NaBa-MAR approach\, developed by the ELTE Hydrogeology Group\, was implemented in the ClimEx-PE project of the CHARM-EU universities. This project integrates local MAR methods with regional groundwater flow understanding to mitigate extreme hydrological events. Efficient dissemination of this approach to decision-makers and the public is essential. The presentation will showcase the development of the NaBa-MAR concept\, its physical demonstration for educational purposes\, and its implementation possibilities through a comprehensive campaign targeting societies and stakeholders. \n\nHydroclimatic extremes\, such as droughts and water surpluses\, have profound impacts on vast regions\, populations\, and economies. Ensuring a reliable water supply for both humans and ecosystems presents a significant challenge. Groundwater\, often overlooked\, plays a crucial role in balancing wet and dry periods. Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) is a technique that stores excess water during rainy seasons for use during droughts. The NaBa-MAR approach\, developed by the ELTE Hydrogeology Group\, was implemented in the ClimEx-PE project of the CHARM-EU universities. This project integrates local MAR methods with regional groundwater flow understanding to mitigate extreme hydrological events. Efficient dissemination of this approach to decision-makers and the public is essential. The presentation will showcase the development of the NaBa-MAR concept\, its physical demonstration for educational purposes\, and its implementation possibilities through a comprehensive campaign targeting societies and stakeholders. \n\n\n11.00 – 11.15 – Coffee break \n\n\n11.15 – 11.50 – Mark OelmannTransdisciplinarity in water: chances\, challenges and best practices. \n\n\n\n\n					 Abstract:\n			\n			\n						\nTransdisciplinarity is a noble goal. For many projects\, this transdisciplinary approach is a basic prerequisite that the most diverse perspectives have actually been incorporated. This is the only way to ensure that implementation of results can be successful. At the same time\, the results of the various disciplines should flow into one another. If they do not\, the researchers are not pulling in the same direction. But aren’t they wasting a lot of time along the way? After all\, the aim of a scientist is to publish papers. And to do so for their own discipline…. Can we get out of this dilemma?  \n\nTransdisciplinarity is a noble goal. For many projects\, this transdisciplinary approach is a basic prerequisite that the most diverse perspectives have actually been incorporated. This is the only way to ensure that implementation of results can be successful. At the same time\, the results of the various disciplines should flow into one another. If they do not\, the researchers are not pulling in the same direction. But aren’t they wasting a lot of time along the way? After all\, the aim of a scientist is to publish papers. And to do so for their own discipline…. Can we get out of this dilemma?  \n\n\n11.50 – 12.25 – Quique BassatGlobal health in a nutshell: issues and threats. \n\n\n\n\n					 Abstract:\n			\n			\n						\nWe live in a world of contrasts. Your birthplace will significantly determine your chances of surviving and thriving\, whether you are born healthy or sick. In this talk\, some of these health inequities will be examined\, as well as some of the current trends in global health\, including the threat that infectious diseases still pose to health globally. This will be analysed in the context of a changing planet\, with all the uncertainties emerging from the climatic crisis\, that unknown to many\, is going to affect the health of all\, but most significantly that of children being born in the poorest areas of the world. \n\nWe live in a world of contrasts. Your birthplace will significantly determine your chances of surviving and thriving\, whether you are born healthy or sick. In this talk\, some of these health inequities will be examined\, as well as some of the current trends in global health\, including the threat that infectious diseases still pose to health globally. This will be analysed in the context of a changing planet\, with all the uncertainties emerging from the climatic crisis\, that unknown to many\, is going to affect the health of all\, but most significantly that of children being born in the poorest areas of the world. \n\n\n12.25 – 12.55 – Panel discussion With Ronald Österbacka\, Mircea Sofonea\, Judit Mádl-Szőnyi\, Mark Oelmann and Quique Bassat. \n\n\n13.00 – 14.00 – Lunch break \n14.00 – 17.10 – Afternoon session \n\n14.05 – 14.40 – Jennifer EdmondThe reality of imaginaries? Exploring the present and future of applied literary studies. \n\n\n\n					 Abstract:\n			\n			\n						\nThe humanities fields have long been a conundrum when it comes to transdisiciplinarity. This presentation will look at the way in which literature seems to be emerging as a category of evidence within applied research without what one would expect as the natural parallel development of a transdisciplinary arm of literary studies.  It will ask questions about why this might be and what enablers might be needed to better integrate literary scholarship and its potential ‘users\,’ looking particularly at the context of the current state of tension between culture and advancing knowledge technologies such as AI.   \n\nThe humanities fields have long been a conundrum when it comes to transdisiciplinarity. This presentation will look at the way in which literature seems to be emerging as a category of evidence within applied research without what one would expect as the natural parallel development of a transdisciplinary arm of literary studies.  It will ask questions about why this might be and what enablers might be needed to better integrate literary scholarship and its potential ‘users\,’ looking particularly at the context of the current state of tension between culture and advancing knowledge technologies such as AI.   \n\n14.40 – 15.15 – Isabel FeichtnerReorienting law towards the common(s).\n\n\n\n					 Abstract:\n			\n			\n						\nThis presentation will inquire into the role of law and lawyers in social ecological transformation. With reference to social movements against appropriation of and value extraction from the common\, it will present a concept of transformative law with three dimensions: first\, “counterlaw” that dismantles legal infrastructures of value extraction; second\, transformative interpretation of (property) rights; and third\, an organization law for the commons. The presentation will further seek to illustrate how transformative law may be furthered through transdisciplinary research within and outside the university. \n\nThis presentation will inquire into the role of law and lawyers in social ecological transformation. With reference to social movements against appropriation of and value extraction from the common\, it will present a concept of transformative law with three dimensions: first\, “counterlaw” that dismantles legal infrastructures of value extraction; second\, transformative interpretation of (property) rights; and third\, an organization law for the commons. The presentation will further seek to illustrate how transformative law may be furthered through transdisciplinary research within and outside the university. \n\n\n15.15 – 15.30 – Coffee break \n\n\n15.30 – 16.05 – Rasmus SlaattelidTransdisciplinarity as academic multiculturalism. \n\n\n\n\n					 Abstract:\n			\n			\n						\nThis talk will build on experiences from research and teaching in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinarity contexts. The calls for transdiciplinarity give raise to legitimate worries about a watering-down of discipline-based foundational education and research. “You must learn to crawl before you walk” is the general idea\, or more generally\, in order to develop interdisciplinary competencies\, a solid foundation built in a single discipline is needed. With some examples from current and completed transdisciplinary projects\, as well as from teaching experiences at the SVT\, this presentation will be the opportunity to sketch a translational approach to transdisciplinarity inspired by Collins and Evans’ concept of “interactional expertise”. \n\nThis talk will build on experiences from research and teaching in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinarity contexts. The calls for transdiciplinarity give raise to legitimate worries about a watering-down of discipline-based foundational education and research. “You must learn to crawl before you walk” is the general idea\, or more generally\, in order to develop interdisciplinary competencies\, a solid foundation built in a single discipline is needed. With some examples from current and completed transdisciplinary projects\, as well as from teaching experiences at the SVT\, this presentation will be the opportunity to sketch a translational approach to transdisciplinarity inspired by Collins and Evans’ concept of “interactional expertise”. \n\n\n16.05 – 16:40 – Iris van der TuinConnective thinking: on strategies for making connections between specialized knowledges. \n\n\n\n\n					 Abstract:\n			\n			\n						\nInspired by the French philosopher Michel Serres (1930-2019)\, this talk will reflect on institutional\, research and educational experiences centered around the making of connections between specialized knowledges. It is common practice to argue that dynamically complex socio-environmental problems make such connecting more urgent than ever. But what about the university community and especially students and early-career researchers today? What boundary-crossing knowledges\, skills and attitudes do they need? How can we teach such KSAs; and why? And what can current university staff learn from the younger generation? Central to this presentation are some tested strategies for connective thinking for inter- and trans-disciplinarity. \n\nInspired by the French philosopher Michel Serres (1930-2019)\, this talk will reflect on institutional\, research and educational experiences centered around the making of connections between specialized knowledges. It is common practice to argue that dynamically complex socio-environmental problems make such connecting more urgent than ever. But what about the university community and especially students and early-career researchers today? What boundary-crossing knowledges\, skills and attitudes do they need? How can we teach such KSAs; and why? And what can current university staff learn from the younger generation? Central to this presentation are some tested strategies for connective thinking for inter- and trans-disciplinarity. \n\n\n16.40 – 17.10 – Panel Discussion With Jennifer Edmond\, Isabel Feichtner\, Rasmus Slaattelid and Iris van der Tuin. \n\n\nSpeakers will include: \n					\n				Quique Bassat\n		\n				\n				Jennifer Edmond\n		\n				\n				Isabel Feichtner\n		\n				\n				Laura Hellsten\n		\n				\n				Judit Mádl-Szőnyi\n		\n				\n				Mark Oelmann\n		\n				\n				Rasmus T. Slaatelid\n		\n				\n				Mircea Sofonea\n		\n				\n				Iris van der Tuin\n		 \nQuique Bassat\n\nPediatrician\nDirector of the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)\, SpainPhD medicineICREA research professor \n																														 \nAs a pediatrician with special interest in infectious disease epidemiology and public health\, Quique Bassat has attempted to combine his clinical work with biomedical research in those diseases that most affect the poor and vulnerable. His main area of interest has been the prevention and treatment of malaria in childhood\, with a particular focus on understanding the clinical overlap of malaria and other common pediatric conditions. His research has also covered the new paradigm of malaria eradication\, with a particular interest in evaluating the role of drugs in elimination strategies. \nHe has also conducted work on the description of the epidemiology and etiology of respiratory infections (viral and bacterial)\, diarrheal diseases\, and neonatal infections in places such as Mozambique\, Morocco or Bhutan. Currently\, his main interests are related to the validation and implementation of minimally invasive autopsy (MIA) tools for the post-mortem investigation of causes of death in the developing world. He is also working on the validation and evaluation of low-cost technological devices that can be used to improve health in low-income countries. \nSince 2024\, Quique Bassat is the director general of the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)\, where he leads a team of nearly 600 people committed to improving global health and promoting health equity. ISGlobal is the result of an innovative alliance between the “la Caixa” Foundation\, academic institutions and government bodies to contribute to the efforts undertaken by the international community to address health challenges in a globalized world.  This consolidated hub of excellence in research takes its expertise from the world of health care\, with the Hospital Clínic of Barcelona and the Parc de Salut MAR\, and the academic sphere\, with the University of Barcelona and Pompeu Fabra University. \nMore information about this speaker. \nJennifer Edmond\n\nAssociate professor in Digital Humanities\nTrinity College Dublin\, IrelandPhD Germanic languages and literaturesCo-director of the Trinity Center for Digital Humanities \n																														 \nJennifer Edmond is an internationally recognized expert in the application of arts and humanities insight to academic and societal challenges arising at the intersection of information and communication technologies and culture. Her ambition is to utilize her position of leadership in the digital humanities to significantly progress consolidation of the emerging subfield of the critical digital humanities. Most of her publications are in open access. \nFormer president (2018-2022) of the board of directors of the pan-European research infrastructure for the arts and humanities DARIAH-EU\, Jennifer Edmond has played a leadership role in numerous strategic developments at national and institutional level. She has lent her expertise in the development of infrastructure to a wide variety of initiatives and agencies\, from the food manufacturing industry through to the Korean national maritime agency. She has coordinated many significant large-scale interdisciplinary research projects\, like CENDARI FP7 (2012-2016)\, a collaborative European digital archival infrastructure. She was also a partner in the related infrastructure cluster PARTENHOS\, whose objective was to strengthen the cohesion of research across several related fields associated with the humanities. \nKT4D is her most recent project on AI\, big data and democracy. Led by Trinity College Dublin with a consortium of twelve partner organizations\, the Knowledge Technologies for Democracy (KT4D) project is investigating how democracy and civic participation can be better facilitated in the face of rapidly changing knowledge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and big data. This in order to enable actors across society to capitalize on the many benefits these technologies can bring in terms of community empowerment\, social integration\, individual agency\, and improved trust in both institutions and technological instruments while identifying and mitigating potential ethical\, legal and cultural risks. \nMore information about this speaker. \nIsabel Feichtner\n\nProfessor of Public Law and International Economic Law\n\nJulius-Maximilians University of Würzburg\, GermanyDr. jur.\, LL.M (Cardozo Law School)Founder of the Law Clinic Transformation Law \n																														 \nIsabel Feichtner’s research work is grounded in practice. After her studies\, she was admitted to the New York Bar and worked for the New York office of the law firm Cravath\, Swaine & Moore as a corporate associate in the securitization department for one year. Her research interests cover the distributive effects of law\, the democratization of society\, and the law of the commons and commoning. She explores how institutional experiments\, such as the redesign of money or commons public partnerships\, can support social-ecological transformation through democratization and commoning. Her expertise includes international law\, law and political economy\, international law of natural resource extraction and the law of money and finance. \nFrom 2022 to 2024\, Isabel Feichtner was fellow at The New Institute in Hamburg\, a residential fellowship program based in Hamburg and designed to nourish transformation through interdisciplinary and trans-sectoral collaboration\, where she chaired the program Reclaiming Common Wealth: Towards a Law and Economy of Land Commons. This program explored pathways\, processes\, and institutional designs for the generation and governance of land commons\, aiming to address discontents arising from institutional investments in land\, assess theories and concepts of property and value\, and establish a repository of the law and institutional design of land commons. \nIsabel Feichtner founded the Law Clinic Transformation Law\, both a teaching format and a forum for transdisciplinary research to explore how law may serve as a building block of a democratized political economy. She considers this project as an attempt to democratize law and legal education for social-ecological change\, strongly believing that transformative law must rethink and redesign the institutions and infrastructures at the core of political economy\, such as property\, money\, and the corporation. \nMore information about this speaker. \nLaura Hellsten\n\nPost-doc researcher in theology\nÅbo Akademi University in Turku\, Finland PhD systematic theology \n																														 \nIn her first post-doctoral position\, in the Stiftelsen Åbo Akademi foundation Centre of Excellence BACE\, Laura Hellsten studied the interaction of a team of physics\, chemistry and cell biology researchers. The BACE collaboration centered on developing a platform for bioelectronic activation that enables the control of cell signals and\, thereby\, the stimulation of cell functions. Hellsten did ethnographic fieldwork with the research group investigating questions of ethics and science communication. \nTo study science communication\, Hellsten further developed and led the research project Avtryck i det okända – Forcing the Impossible (2020-2022)\, which created transdisciplinary collaborations between artists and researchers in the broader context of Åbo Akademi University. \nShe is principal investigator for the research project: Praxis of Social Imaginaries – a Theo-artistic Intervention for Transdisciplinary Knowledge (2024-2028). This project brings together three different components: theological understanding of social imaginaries\, cosmologies and polysemous reading practices\, artistic research methods of intervention\, and indigenous or traditional ways of knowledge production including listening and storytelling. Through creating nomadic and community based symposia where the project brings together people from across the Nordic region\, with students and researchers from Åbo Akademi University and the global south\, as well as artists and activists to transdisciplinary symposia and art based dialogue sessions\, it is aiming to cultivate practices of wisdom\, ask bold questions\, and train critical inquiry into how colonial patterns are influencing society and universities today. \nMore information about this speaker. \nJudit Mádl-Szőnyi\n\nAssociated professor in Hydrogeology \nEötvös Loránd University in Budapest\, HungaryPhD\, DSc\, hydrogeologyHead of József and Erzsébet Tóth Endowed Hydrogeology ChairVice-dean for strategic and innovation affairs of ELTE Faculty of Science \n																														 \nJudit Mádl-Szőnyi specialises in hydrogeology\, focusing on regional groundwater flow systems and basin hydrogeology. With over three decades of teaching and research\, she has significantly contributed to understanding groundwater driving forces\, flow patterns\, and connections between groundwater flow systems and vegetation patterns. Her research group has gained international recognition for their work. She has developed groundwater flow models for deep carbonate aquifers and promoted nature-based managed aquifer recharge. Her interdisciplinary research also addresses climate change and impacts on groundwater\, adaptation options\, and sustainable geothermal energy use. Her work has influenced academic circles and contributed to practical applications in environmental management and policy-making. Additionally\, she is actively involved in mentoring the next generation of hydrogeologists\, fostering a collaborative and innovative research environment. \nSince 2011\, she has chaired the Regional Groundwater Flow Commission of the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) and led over fifteen R&D projects\, including prestigious European projects. Her most notable award is the IAH Presidents’ Award. \nOver the last decades\, through Shell\, MOL R&D\, and European innovation and development projects\, Judit Mádl-Szőnyi has adapted her knowledge for hydrocarbon exploration and energy transition goals\, including geothermal energy and related mineral resources. Judit Mádl-Szőnyi is the principal investigator of the Water4All project ClimEX-PE\, launched in 2024 among partner universities of the CHARM-EU alliance. This transdisciplinary project involves scientists from various fields of natural science and researchers with strong socio-legal expertise while also paying special attention to public engagement through communication and education. \nMore information about this speaker. \nMark Oelmann\n\nProfessor of Water and Energy Economics\n\nRuhr West University of Applied Sciences in Mülheim an der Ruhr\, Germany PhD economics \n																														 \nMark Oelmann is the director of the Bachelor’s program BWL – Energy and Water Management at the Ruhr West University of Applied science. A diverse and enhanced collaboration – for example\, in dual studies – with companies and service providers in the energy and water sectors is at the very heart of this program. As a researcher\, he is doing economic and political studies on water related issues and deals with the various forms of water pricing and is involved in digitalization topics\, such as machine learning or change management. \nMark Oelmann has been greatly contributing to a better integration of an economic perspective into water management thinking. Over 25 years in the water sector and other adjacent network sectors\, he worked in investment banking at Deutsche Bank\, as a managing consultant at the internationally renowned Capgemini Consulting and a department head at the Scientific Institute for infrastructure and communication services (WIK) GmbH. He collaborates with the German federal ministry of Education and research (BMBF) on international water issues\, most recently on water and agriculture in Pakistan. A part of his work is focusing on developing and emerging countries: Albania\, China\, Iran\, Indonesia\, Yemen\, Uganda… \nAs an economist and a cultural anthropologist\, Mark Oelmann is the spokesperson for the Water Economics and Water Management interdisciplinary research focus at Ruhr West University of Applied science\, an interdisciplinary topic involving the Institute of Economics and the Institute for Civil engineering and intending to foster a transformation process towards sustainable water management. He is also co-partner and co-managing director of the consulting company spun off from Ruhr West University of Applied science: MOcons. Strongly committed to water issues\, he’s participating in a volunteer network supporting start-ups in building a more sustainable energy future. \nMore information about this speaker. \nRasmus T. Slaatelid\n\nProfessor of Philosophy of Science\n\nUniversity of Bergen\, Norway PhD philosophyHead of the Centre for the study of the sciences and the humanities (SVT) \n																														 \nRasmus Slaattelid is a Professor of Philosophy of Science and Head of the Centre for the Study of the Sciences and the Humanities at the University of Bergen. This Centre teaches courses for PhD students on philosophical\, societal and ethical problems of science and technology\, and conducts research on corresponding topics. Both the research and the teaching activities require dialogue across scientific disciplines and academic cultures\, but also across different forms of knowing and knowledge practices. \nRasmus T. Slaattelid’s main research is the translation between knowledge cultures. He is involved into few research groups at the University of Bergen. His most recent research work is accessible online. Published in 2023\, the book Translations of Responsibility : Innovation Governance in Three European Regions tells the story of how a Horizon 2020-funded research project translated responsible research and innovation (RRI) into practice\, all the way from philosophy of technology to EU policy jargon\, to the project contract\, and finally into the real-life events in these regions. In 2020\, a group of European researchers got a European Union (EU) grant to do a project called TRANSFORM. The objective of this project was to integrate the principle of responsible research and innovation (RRI) into the research and innovation policies of three European regions: Lombardy\, Brussels\, and Catalonia. The book analyses the broader context of the desire for better governance of technoscience and proposes to think of governance in technoscience\, rather than governance of technoscience. On the same subject\, the article Translating tools and indicators in territorial RRI efforts to document and evaluate the achievements in TRANSFORM using evaluative inquiry and theoretical reasoning whereas the article Transformative Translations? Challenges and tensions in territorial innovation governance | NOvation – Critical Studies of Innovation presents a comparative analysis of different territorial RRI-pilots within the project TRANSFORM and reflects on the concept of RRI. \nMore information about this speaker. \nMircea Sofonea\n\nAssociate professor in Epidemiology and Evolution of Infectious Diseases \nUniversity of Montpellier\, France PhD infectious disease evolutionPathogenesis and control of chronic and emerging infections (PCCEI) research unit\, University of Montpellier\, INSERMEpidemiologist at Nîmes University Hospital (CHU) \n																														 \nBiologist and applied mathematician by training\, Mircea T. Sofonea is an associate professor at the University of Montpellier\, where he oversees spatial analysis\, biostatistics\, epidemiology\, and population dynamics courses to biology\, pharmacy and medicine students. Trained in anti-infective therapeutics and health information\, he is also an epidemiologist at Nîmes University Hospital (CHU). \nWithin the Pathogenesis and Control of Chronic and Emerging Infections research unit (University of Montpellier\, INSERM)\, he co-leads the modelling thematic addressing basic and applied questions related to the epidemiology\, evolution\, and control of respiratory viruses. An executive member of the local university hospital’s Federation of Infectiology (FHU TIE) and of the Modelling Network of the National Agency for Emerging Infectious Diseases (ANRS | MIE)\, he co-organizes yearly transdisciplinary events on infectious diseases. As a member of the Air & COVID committee of the French Agency for Food\, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES)\, he regularly provides expertise to media and decision-makers. \nSince 2022\, Mircea T. Sofonea is head of research at the ExposUM Institute\, in charge of accelerating interdisciplinary projects on environmental health led by the University of Montpellier and its partners\, aiming to establish an interdisciplinary\, off-site institute dedicated to exposome research and environmental health. The exposome encompasses the lifelong set of environmental and social factors that\, combined with individual intrinsic characteristics\, influence the onset\, progression\, and severity of both infectious and non-communicable diseases. The ExposUM Institute explores the exposome through four complementary approaches: biological mechanisms of exposure\, environmental exposure monitoring\, host-pathogen-vector ecology\, and the interplay between the exposome and human health. \nThe institute is structured around three core missions: research\, training\, and science-society engagement. These axes work in synergy\, organizing annual calls for proposals and providing leadership for Montpellier’s exposome research community\, currently supporting over 40 projects. Aligned with its scientific and societal ambitions\, ExposUM fosters interdisciplinarity\, new collaborations\, a One Health and Global Health perspective\, regional resource mobilization\, and open\, sustainable research. \nMore information about this speaker. \nIris van der Tuin\n\nProfessor of Cultural Inquiry Theory \nUtrecht University\, Netherlands PhD humanitiesChair Theory of cultural inquiryDean of Interdisciplinary Education of Utrecht University \n																														 \nTrained as a feminist epistemologist and working as an interdisciplinarian\, Iris van der Tuin works at the intersection of philosophy of science and humanities\, cultural theory and critical as well as creative practices of cultural inquiry. She is interested in the new and interdisciplinary humanities and in theoretical and practice-based approaches to the research of interdisciplinary teaching and learning. The name of her chair is Theory of Cultural Inquiry as she deeply believes that there is room for philosophies and theories of knowledge enriched by reflections on humanities and how humanities do not only study the works of culture but also work together with artists. \nIn 2014–18\, Iris van der Tuin chaired the COST Action New Materialism: Networking European Scholarship on ‘How Matter Comes to Matter’. Then she worked in the H2020 project Ethics of Coding: A Report on the Algorithmic Condition. In 2020\, she founded the Susanne K. Langer Circle\, an international and multidisciplinary group interested in the work of the American philosopher Susanne Langer. She is also founding co-editor of the book series New Materialisms at Edinburgh University Press and of the special issue Practice-based Research of Interdisciplinary Higher Education of HSSCOMMS\, an imprint of Nature. \nHer research is part of the group Transmission in Motion of the Institute of Cultural Inquiry (ICON) of Utrecht University\, a hybrid research community that brings researchers across disciplines together with artists and other external stakeholders\, focusing on how technological developments reconfigure our senses. Archives are turned into ‘dynarchives\,’ setting knowledge cultures in motion. Movement\, gesture\, and embodied interaction are also central to new insights into embodied practices of teaching and learning\, creation and performance. This requires new concepts and methods\, opening up to new transdisciplinary horizons for research and development\, and offering new possibilities for cross-sector collaborations between the humanities\, the sciences\, and the arts\, as well as with societal and industry partners. \nIris is also a member of the Research Institute for Philosophy and Religious Studies (OFR) of Utrecht University. This institute is the home of reflection on interdisciplinarity in research\, teaching and learning from historical\, philosophical and empirical points of view. Together with her group she has published Key Texts on Interdisciplinary Higher Education for Bristol University Press. \nMore information about this speaker. \nQuique Bassat\n\nPediatrician\nDirector of the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)\, SpainPhD medicineICREA research professor \n																														 \nAs a pediatrician with special interest in infectious disease epidemiology and public health\, Quique Bassat has attempted to combine his clinical work with biomedical research in those diseases that most affect the poor and vulnerable. His main area of interest has been the prevention and treatment of malaria in childhood\, with a particular focus on understanding the clinical overlap of malaria and other common pediatric conditions. His research has also covered the new paradigm of malaria eradication\, with a particular interest in evaluating the role of drugs in elimination strategies. \nHe has also conducted work on the description of the epidemiology and etiology of respiratory infections (viral and bacterial)\, diarrheal diseases\, and neonatal infections in places such as Mozambique\, Morocco or Bhutan. Currently\, his main interests are related to the validation and implementation of minimally invasive autopsy (MIA) tools for the post-mortem investigation of causes of death in the developing world. He is also working on the validation and evaluation of low-cost technological devices that can be used to improve health in low-income countries. \nSince 2024\, Quique Bassat is the director general of the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)\, where he leads a team of nearly 600 people committed to improving global health and promoting health equity. ISGlobal is the result of an innovative alliance between the “la Caixa” Foundation\, academic institutions and government bodies to contribute to the efforts undertaken by the international community to address health challenges in a globalized world.  This consolidated hub of excellence in research takes its expertise from the world of health care\, with the Hospital Clínic of Barcelona and the Parc de Salut MAR\, and the academic sphere\, with the University of Barcelona and Pompeu Fabra University. \nMore information about this speaker. \nJennifer Edmond\n\nAssociate professor in Digital Humanities\nTrinity College Dublin\, IrelandPhD Germanic languages and literaturesCo-director of the Trinity Center for Digital Humanities \n																														 \nJennifer Edmond is an internationally recognized expert in the application of arts and humanities insight to academic and societal challenges arising at the intersection of information and communication technologies and culture. Her ambition is to utilize her position of leadership in the digital humanities to significantly progress consolidation of the emerging subfield of the critical digital humanities. Most of her publications are in open access. \nFormer president (2018-2022) of the board of directors of the pan-European research infrastructure for the arts and humanities DARIAH-EU\, Jennifer Edmond has played a leadership role in numerous strategic developments at national and institutional level. She has lent her expertise in the development of infrastructure to a wide variety of initiatives and agencies\, from the food manufacturing industry through to the Korean national maritime agency. She has coordinated many significant large-scale interdisciplinary research projects\, like CENDARI FP7 (2012-2016)\, a collaborative European digital archival infrastructure. She was also a partner in the related infrastructure cluster PARTENHOS\, whose objective was to strengthen the cohesion of research across several related fields associated with the humanities. \nKT4D is her most recent project on AI\, big data and democracy. Led by Trinity College Dublin with a consortium of twelve partner organizations\, the Knowledge Technologies for Democracy (KT4D) project is investigating how democracy and civic participation can be better facilitated in the face of rapidly changing knowledge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and big data. This in order to enable actors across society to capitalize on the many benefits these technologies can bring in terms of community empowerment\, social integration\, individual agency\, and improved trust in both institutions and technological instruments while identifying and mitigating potential ethical\, legal and cultural risks. \nMore information about this speaker. \nIsabel Feichtner\n\nProfessor of Public Law and International Economic Law\n\nJulius-Maximilians University of Würzburg\, GermanyDr. jur.\, LL.M (Cardozo Law School)Founder of the Law Clinic Transformation Law \n																														 \nIsabel Feichtner’s research work is grounded in practice. After her studies\, she was admitted to the New York Bar and worked for the New York office of the law firm Cravath\, Swaine & Moore as a corporate associate in the securitization department for one year. Her research interests cover the distributive effects of law\, the democratization of society\, and the law of the commons and commoning. She explores how institutional experiments\, such as the redesign of money or commons public partnerships\, can support social-ecological transformation through democratization and commoning. Her expertise includes international law\, law and political economy\, international law of natural resource extraction and the law of money and finance. \nFrom 2022 to 2024\, Isabel Feichtner was fellow at The New Institute in Hamburg\, a residential fellowship program based in Hamburg and designed to nourish transformation through interdisciplinary and trans-sectoral collaboration\, where she chaired the program Reclaiming Common Wealth: Towards a Law and Economy of Land Commons. This program explored pathways\, processes\, and institutional designs for the generation and governance of land commons\, aiming to address discontents arising from institutional investments in land\, assess theories and concepts of property and value\, and establish a repository of the law and institutional design of land commons. \nIsabel Feichtner founded the Law Clinic Transformation Law\, both a teaching format and a forum for transdisciplinary research to explore how law may serve as a building block of a democratized political economy. She considers this project as an attempt to democratize law and legal education for social-ecological change\, strongly believing that transformative law must rethink and redesign the institutions and infrastructures at the core of political economy\, such as property\, money\, and the corporation. \nMore information about this speaker. \nLaura Hellsten\n\nPost-doc researcher in theology\nÅbo Akademi University in Turku\, Finland PhD systematic theology \n																														 \nIn her first post-doctoral position\, in the Stiftelsen Åbo Akademi foundation Centre of Excellence BACE\, Laura Hellsten studied the interaction of a team of physics\, chemistry and cell biology researchers. The BACE collaboration centered on developing a platform for bioelectronic activation that enables the control of cell signals and\, thereby\, the stimulation of cell functions. Hellsten did ethnographic fieldwork with the research group investigating questions of ethics and science communication. \nTo study science communication\, Hellsten further developed and led the research project Avtryck i det okända – Forcing the Impossible (2020-2022)\, which created transdisciplinary collaborations between artists and researchers in the broader context of Åbo Akademi University. \nShe is principal investigator for the research project: Praxis of Social Imaginaries – a Theo-artistic Intervention for Transdisciplinary Knowledge (2024-2028). This project brings together three different components: theological understanding of social imaginaries\, cosmologies and polysemous reading practices\, artistic research methods of intervention\, and indigenous or traditional ways of knowledge production including listening and storytelling. Through creating nomadic and community based symposia where the project brings together people from across the Nordic region\, with students and researchers from Åbo Akademi University and the global south\, as well as artists and activists to transdisciplinary symposia and art based dialogue sessions\, it is aiming to cultivate practices of wisdom\, ask bold questions\, and train critical inquiry into how colonial patterns are influencing society and universities today. \nMore information about this speaker. \nJudit Mádl-Szőnyi\n\nAssociated professor in Hydrogeology \nEötvös Loránd University in Budapest\, HungaryPhD\, DSc\, hydrogeologyHead of József and Erzsébet Tóth Endowed Hydrogeology ChairVice-dean for strategic and innovation affairs of ELTE Faculty of Science \n																														 \nJudit Mádl-Szőnyi specialises in hydrogeology\, focusing on regional groundwater flow systems and basin hydrogeology. With over three decades of teaching and research\, she has significantly contributed to understanding groundwater driving forces\, flow patterns\, and connections between groundwater flow systems and vegetation patterns. Her research group has gained international recognition for their work. She has developed groundwater flow models for deep carbonate aquifers and promoted nature-based managed aquifer recharge. Her interdisciplinary research also addresses climate change and impacts on groundwater\, adaptation options\, and sustainable geothermal energy use. Her work has influenced academic circles and contributed to practical applications in environmental management and policy-making. Additionally\, she is actively involved in mentoring the next generation of hydrogeologists\, fostering a collaborative and innovative research environment. \nSince 2011\, she has chaired the Regional Groundwater Flow Commission of the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) and led over fifteen R&D projects\, including prestigious European projects. Her most notable award is the IAH Presidents’ Award. \nOver the last decades\, through Shell\, MOL R&D\, and European innovation and development projects\, Judit Mádl-Szőnyi has adapted her knowledge for hydrocarbon exploration and energy transition goals\, including geothermal energy and related mineral resources. Judit Mádl-Szőnyi is the principal investigator of the Water4All project ClimEX-PE\, launched in 2024 among partner universities of the CHARM-EU alliance. This transdisciplinary project involves scientists from various fields of natural science and researchers with strong socio-legal expertise while also paying special attention to public engagement through communication and education. \nMore information about this speaker. \nMark Oelmann\n\nProfessor of Water and Energy Economics\n\nRuhr West University of Applied Sciences in Mülheim an der Ruhr\, Germany PhD economics \n																														 \nMark Oelmann is the director of the Bachelor’s program BWL – Energy and Water Management at the Ruhr West University of Applied science. A diverse and enhanced collaboration – for example\, in dual studies – with companies and service providers in the energy and water sectors is at the very heart of this program. As a researcher\, he is doing economic and political studies on water related issues and deals with the various forms of water pricing and is involved in digitalization topics\, such as machine learning or change management. \nMark Oelmann has been greatly contributing to a better integration of an economic perspective into water management thinking. Over 25 years in the water sector and other adjacent network sectors\, he worked in investment banking at Deutsche Bank\, as a managing consultant at the internationally renowned Capgemini Consulting and a department head at the Scientific Institute for infrastructure and communication services (WIK) GmbH. He collaborates with the German federal ministry of Education and research (BMBF) on international water issues\, most recently on water and agriculture in Pakistan. A part of his work is focusing on developing and emerging countries: Albania\, China\, Iran\, Indonesia\, Yemen\, Uganda… \nAs an economist and a cultural anthropologist\, Mark Oelmann is the spokesperson for the Water Economics and Water Management interdisciplinary research focus at Ruhr West University of Applied science\, an interdisciplinary topic involving the Institute of Economics and the Institute for Civil engineering and intending to foster a transformation process towards sustainable water management. He is also co-partner and co-managing director of the consulting company spun off from Ruhr West University of Applied science: MOcons. Strongly committed to water issues\, he’s participating in a volunteer network supporting start-ups in building a more sustainable energy future. \nMore information about this speaker. \nRasmus T. Slaatelid\n\nProfessor of Philosophy of Science\n\nUniversity of Bergen\, Norway PhD philosophyHead of the Centre for the study of the sciences and the humanities (SVT) \n																														 \nRasmus Slaattelid is a Professor of Philosophy of Science and Head of the Centre for the Study of the Sciences and the Humanities at the University of Bergen. This Centre teaches courses for PhD students on philosophical\, societal and ethical problems of science and technology\, and conducts research on corresponding topics. Both the research and the teaching activities require dialogue across scientific disciplines and academic cultures\, but also across different forms of knowing and knowledge practices. \nRasmus T. Slaattelid’s main research is the translation between knowledge cultures. He is involved into few research groups at the University of Bergen. His most recent research work is accessible online. Published in 2023\, the book Translations of Responsibility : Innovation Governance in Three European Regions tells the story of how a Horizon 2020-funded research project translated responsible research and innovation (RRI) into practice\, all the way from philosophy of technology to EU policy jargon\, to the project contract\, and finally into the real-life events in these regions. In 2020\, a group of European researchers got a European Union (EU) grant to do a project called TRANSFORM. The objective of this project was to integrate the principle of responsible research and innovation (RRI) into the research and innovation policies of three European regions: Lombardy\, Brussels\, and Catalonia. The book analyses the broader context of the desire for better governance of technoscience and proposes to think of governance in technoscience\, rather than governance of technoscience. On the same subject\, the article Translating tools and indicators in territorial RRI efforts to document and evaluate the achievements in TRANSFORM using evaluative inquiry and theoretical reasoning whereas the article Transformative Translations? Challenges and tensions in territorial innovation governance | NOvation – Critical Studies of Innovation presents a comparative analysis of different territorial RRI-pilots within the project TRANSFORM and reflects on the concept of RRI. \nMore information about this speaker. \nMircea Sofonea\n\nAssociate professor in Epidemiology and Evolution of Infectious Diseases \nUniversity of Montpellier\, France PhD infectious disease evolutionPathogenesis and control of chronic and emerging infections (PCCEI) research unit\, University of Montpellier\, INSERMEpidemiologist at Nîmes University Hospital (CHU) \n																														 \nBiologist and applied mathematician by training\, Mircea T. Sofonea is an associate professor at the University of Montpellier\, where he oversees spatial analysis\, biostatistics\, epidemiology\, and population dynamics courses to biology\, pharmacy and medicine students. Trained in anti-infective therapeutics and health information\, he is also an epidemiologist at Nîmes University Hospital (CHU). \nWithin the Pathogenesis and Control of Chronic and Emerging Infections research unit (University of Montpellier\, INSERM)\, he co-leads the modelling thematic addressing basic and applied questions related to the epidemiology\, evolution\, and control of respiratory viruses. An executive member of the local university hospital’s Federation of Infectiology (FHU TIE) and of the Modelling Network of the National Agency for Emerging Infectious Diseases (ANRS | MIE)\, he co-organizes yearly transdisciplinary events on infectious diseases. As a member of the Air & COVID committee of the French Agency for Food\, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES)\, he regularly provides expertise to media and decision-makers. \nSince 2022\, Mircea T. Sofonea is head of research at the ExposUM Institute\, in charge of accelerating interdisciplinary projects on environmental health led by the University of Montpellier and its partners\, aiming to establish an interdisciplinary\, off-site institute dedicated to exposome research and environmental health. The exposome encompasses the lifelong set of environmental and social factors that\, combined with individual intrinsic characteristics\, influence the onset\, progression\, and severity of both infectious and non-communicable diseases. The ExposUM Institute explores the exposome through four complementary approaches: biological mechanisms of exposure\, environmental exposure monitoring\, host-pathogen-vector ecology\, and the interplay between the exposome and human health. \nThe institute is structured around three core missions: research\, training\, and science-society engagement. These axes work in synergy\, organizing annual calls for proposals and providing leadership for Montpellier’s exposome research community\, currently supporting over 40 projects. Aligned with its scientific and societal ambitions\, ExposUM fosters interdisciplinarity\, new collaborations\, a One Health and Global Health perspective\, regional resource mobilization\, and open\, sustainable research. \nMore information about this speaker. \nIris van der Tuin\n\nProfessor of Cultural Inquiry Theory \nUtrecht University\, Netherlands PhD humanitiesChair Theory of cultural inquiryDean of Interdisciplinary Education of Utrecht University \n																														 \nTrained as a feminist epistemologist and working as an interdisciplinarian\, Iris van der Tuin works at the intersection of philosophy of science and humanities\, cultural theory and critical as well as creative practices of cultural inquiry. She is interested in the new and interdisciplinary humanities and in theoretical and practice-based approaches to the research of interdisciplinary teaching and learning. The name of her chair is Theory of Cultural Inquiry as she deeply believes that there is room for philosophies and theories of knowledge enriched by reflections on humanities and how humanities do not only study the works of culture but also work together with artists. \nIn 2014–18\, Iris van der Tuin chaired the COST Action New Materialism: Networking European Scholarship on ‘How Matter Comes to Matter’. Then she worked in the H2020 project Ethics of Coding: A Report on the Algorithmic Condition. In 2020\, she founded the Susanne K. Langer Circle\, an international and multidisciplinary group interested in the work of the American philosopher Susanne Langer. She is also founding co-editor of the book series New Materialisms at Edinburgh University Press and of the special issue Practice-based Research of Interdisciplinary Higher Education of HSSCOMMS\, an imprint of Nature. \nHer research is part of the group Transmission in Motion of the Institute of Cultural Inquiry (ICON) of Utrecht University\, a hybrid research community that brings researchers across disciplines together with artists and other external stakeholders\, focusing on how technological developments reconfigure our senses. Archives are turned into ‘dynarchives\,’ setting knowledge cultures in motion. Movement\, gesture\, and embodied interaction are also central to new insights into embodied practices of teaching and learning\, creation and performance. This requires new concepts and methods\, opening up to new transdisciplinary horizons for research and development\, and offering new possibilities for cross-sector collaborations between the humanities\, the sciences\, and the arts\, as well as with societal and industry partners. \nIris is also a member of the Research Institute for Philosophy and Religious Studies (OFR) of Utrecht University. This institute is the home of reflection on interdisciplinarity in research\, teaching and learning from historical\, philosophical and empirical points of view. Together with her group she has published Key Texts on Interdisciplinary Higher Education for Bristol University Press. \nMore information about this speaker.
URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/charm-eu-international-conference-bridging-minds-shaping-futures-transdisciplinarity-in-research/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Innovation,Learning
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SUMMARY:Online World Café on Educational Research
DESCRIPTION:Invitation to colleagues from European University Alliances \nCHARM-EU hereby invites you to virtual World Café: “Best Practices for Educational Research in European University Alliances”. This event will take place on May 27\, 2025\, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. (CEST/GMT+2). \nPromising to be an interactive and informative experience\, the Café will bring together experts and educational research peers from all across the European University Alliance landscape to share insights\, exchange success stories\, and tease out the strategies that are shaping the future of educational research. \nClick here for the Link or join via (Teams ID) 357 526 448 311; (passcode) ck2Jv3o6 \nAgenda \nIntro: 10:00-10:15 \nBLOCK 1: Researching Innovation and Transformation: 10:15-10:45 \n\nTopic 1: Challenge-Based Learning (ChBL)\nTopic 2: Sustainable Education\n\nBLOCK 2: Future Directions of Educational Research: 10:45-11:15 \n\nTopic 1: The Promise of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) in European University Alliances\nTopic 2: Assessment Methods Across European University Alliances\n\nOpen Questions and Closing Remarks: 11:15-11:30 \nFor those interested in contributing \nIf you would like to briefly present an illustrative case study or your educational research approach and experience (in an EU Alliance context) to kick off one of the sessions\, please contact nataliia.lazebna@uni-wuerzburg.de. We will ask these speakers to prepare a short\, 10-minute input\, accompanied by 3-5 slides. Alternatively\, you can sign up as a first reviewer to comment on the presentation and guide the discussion that follows. \nMore information \nEmail Nataliia Lazebna <nataliia.lazebna@uni-wuerzburg.de> for more information about this world café.
URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/online-world-cafe-on-educational-research/
CATEGORIES:Learning
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SUMMARY:Third CHARM-EU Open Science Training
DESCRIPTION:CHARM-EU is organizing its third Open Science training on 20 May 2025 with hybrid sessions featuring an introduction to OS\, Open Licenses\, Assisting Digital Tools as well as Open data and version control.  \nPromoting the circulation and dissemination of scientific knowledge through Open Science is an important objective of CHARM-EU. The aim of our third Open Science training is to share experiences among partner universities in order to support the Open Science culture and practice of our institutions. During the half-day hybrid training organized at Eötvös Loránd University and online\, academics will share their experience in various fields connected to Open Science. The training session is targeting researchers\, educators\, research support officers as well as PhD students. \nEvent information\nDate and time: 20 May\, 2025\, 13.30– 17.30 (CEST) \nFormat: In person and online (via Microsoft Teams) \nVenue: ELTE Faculty of Education and Psychology\, Floor 3\, Room 314 (23–27. Kazinczy utca\, 1075 Budapest\, Hungary) \nProgramme\n13.30-14.30 Introduction to Open Science \nPresenter: Niamh Brennan (Trinity College Dublin) \n14.30-15.00 Q&A session and break \n15.00-16.00 Open Licences and Assisting Digital Tools\, Research Security and Open Science \nPresenter: Tibor Faragó-Szilvási (ELTE) \n16.00-17.00 Open data and version control \nPresenter: Tamás Nagy (ELTE) \n17.00-17.30 Discussion and wrap-up \n					\n									REGISTRATION (CLOSED)\n					 \nIf you are interested in the materials of our previous trainings and how CHARM-EU promotes Open Science\, please consult our Research & Innovation page. You can also learn more about how our TORCH project has promoted OS practices through our article and interactive graphic.
URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/third-charm-eu-open-science-day/
CATEGORIES:CHARM event,Research
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SUMMARY:Young Forum for Action on Sustainability and Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:ERUA is organizing a Young Forum for Action on Sustainability and Climate Change on May 20th and 21st\, 2025 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. This event is led by ERUA’s Blue Commission\, a student-driven initiative from eight institutions working on sustainability and climate action. \nThey have launched an Open Call for contributors and participants willing to take part in this in-person event. The Forum aims to foster debate\, improve sustainability policies\, and draft a Recommendation Paper to be endorsed by interested institutions. This document will be a key step towards introducing new sustainability measures within universities and fostering collective commitments to climate action. \nERUA believe it is essential to involve academics\, young researchers\, and especially students from other European University Alliances. The call welcomes: \n🔹 Experienced lecturers willing to contribute their expertise\n🔹 Students & young researchers interested in preparing a workshop on sustainability and climate change \nThis is a unique opportunity to collaborate with professionals and students across alliances\, exchange knowledge\, and contribute to shaping sustainability policies in European universities. \n🔗 Apply here: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/OpenCall_YoungForumforClimateChange_ERUA_LasPalmas\n📅 Deadline for submission: March 31\, 2025\n📢 Confirmation of selected participants: April 21\, 2025\n📄 Final slides submission deadline: May 7\, 2025 \n\nImportant: Please note that in-person participation of contributors or participants external to ERUA must be financially covered by their institution.
URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/young-forum-for-action-on-sustainability-and-climate-change/
CATEGORIES:Sustainability
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SUMMARY:Dissemination workshop of PATH - Planetary Health joint master’s program
DESCRIPTION:PATH Erasmus Mundus Design Measures project: \nDesign of a transnational 4-semester joint degree master level study programme on Planetary Health within the CHARM-EU Alliance. \nAccessible to all interested students of any nationalities holding a BA/BSc degree. \nOffering transdisciplinary education and a broad network of stakeholders from Europe\, Asia and Africa. \n																														 \nThe workshop aims to: \n\nRaise awareness on the future Transdisciplinary Joint Masters’ Programme on Planetary Health among various stakeholders including future students\, academic staff and external stakeholders (such as universities\, research institutions\, private entities\, NGOs and national/international authorities).\nAttract various stakeholders showing the benefits of the programme:\n\nget an insight into a new\, innovative\, transdisciplinary\, international master’s programme;\nhave a chance to build relationships with experts of the PATH partner universities and other external stakeholders;\nbe part of a network of stakeholders committed to planetary health;\nget in contact with the master’s students of the programme having high-level intercultural experience and with the potential of becoming your future colleagues;\njointly identify priorities to reduce planetary health related risks to your community.\n\n\n\nParticipation is free of charge\, but registration is required. \n					\n									You can register here\n					 \nFor more information regarding the PATH programme\, you can contact the PATH project coordinator\, Viktor G. Mihucz (viktor.mihucz@ttk.elte.hu)\, for organizational matters\, please contact Martin Kufferath-Sieberin (martin.kufferath-sieberin@uni-wuerzburg.de). \nPATH Event Agenda\nDay 1 – PATH Event\nVenue: JMU Faculty of MedicineModerators: Andreas Buck (JMU)\, Martin Kufferath-Sieberin (JMU) \n\n08:30 – Registration (Aula – Not hybrid)\n09:00 – Welcome and General Introduction (Lecture Hall – Hybrid)Facilitator: Andreas Buck (JMU)\n09:30 – CHARM-EU and PATH – Introduction for University Teaching Staff (Lecture Hall – Hybrid)Facilitator: Viktor G. Mihucz (ELTE)\n10:15 – Coffee Break (Aula – Not hybrid)\n10:45 – CHARM-EU and PATH – Introduction and Feedback Session for Students (Lecture Hall – Hybrid)Facilitator: Viktor G. Mihucz (ELTE)\n12:00 – Lunch (Aula/Terrace – Not hybrid)\n13:00 – Introduction to Planetary Health Research – Part 1 (Lecture Hall – Hybrid)Facilitators: JMU Planetary Health Research Group\n14:30 – Coffee Break (Aula/Terrace – Not hybrid)\n15:00 – Introduction to Planetary Health Research – Part 2 (Lecture Hall – Hybrid)Facilitators: JMU Planetary Health Research GroupModerators: Andreas Buck (JMU)\, Martin Kufferath-Sieberin (JMU)\n\n  \n\nDay 2 – PATH Event\nVenue: JMU Faculty of MedicineModerators: Andreas Buck (JMU)\, Martin Kufferath-Sieberin (JMU) \n\n08:30 – Registration (Aula – Not hybrid)\n09:00 – Welcome and Introduction to PATH Masters’ Programme (Lecture Hall – Hybrid)Facilitators: Andreas Buck (JMU)\, Doris Fischer (JMU)\, Viktor G. Mihucz (ELTE)\n09:45 – World Café Session 1Topics:1. Transdisciplinary teaching and capstone projects2. Internship and Mobility(Aula – Hybrid)Facilitators: Nadja Simons\, Nataliia Lazebna\, Katrin Niewalda (JMU)\, Luca Alexa Erdei\, Nóra Jeney (ELTE)\n10:45 – Coffee Break (Aula/Terrace – Not hybrid)\n11:15 – World Café Session 2Topics:3. PATH Benefits for Stakeholders4. PATH Curriculum Design(Aula – Hybrid)Facilitators: Nóra Jeney (ELTE)\, Mikko Helle (AAU)\, Viktor G. Mihucz\, Luca Alexa Erdei (ELTE)\n12:15 – Wrap-Up Session (Lecture Hall – Hybrid)Facilitators: All World Café session facilitators\n12:30 – Farewell Lunch (Aula/Terrace – Not hybrid)\n13:30 – Mid-Term PATH Consortium Project Meeting (internal) (Lecture Hall/Seminar Room – Hybrid)Participants: PATH Consortium members\n15:30 – Coffee and Farewell (Not hybrid)
URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/dissemination-workshop-of-path-planetary-health-joint-masters-program/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:CHARM event,Innovation,Learning,Planetary Health,Teaching
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SUMMARY:CHARM-EU Innovators’ Journey: Unlocking Innovation Through Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION: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? \nDesigned for curious minds – whether you are a student\, researcher\, or entrepreneur – the CHARM-EU Seminar Series will take you on a deep dive into the world of innovation\, turning bold ideas into impactful businesses. Forget dry lectures\, expect interactive sessions\, real-world challenges\, and insights from leading experts. \nReady to bridge the gap between ambition and action? Join us! \nWhat is the CHARM-EU Seminar Series? \nThe CHARM-EU Seminar Series will introduce you to the fundamentals of entrepreneurship\, sustainability-driven innovation\, and the practical skills you need to transform your ideas into impactful projects. \nEach seminar will align with CHARM-EU’s interdisciplinary and challenge-driven approach\, catering to different experience levels – beginner\, intermediate\, and advanced – ensuring accessibility for all participants. \nAfter this series\, you will:  \n\nUnderstand key entrepreneurial concepts and their relevance to sustainability.\n\n\nLearn practical tools for turning an idea into an actionable project or business.\n\n\nGain insights from experienced entrepreneurs\, investors\, and industry leaders.\n\n\nDevelop problem-solving skills through real-world case studies and interactive sessions.\n\n\nExplore pathways to funding\, incubation\, and further entrepreneurial opportunities.\n\n  \nKick-Off\n3-4 pm CET\, 9 May 2025\, hybrid format\nFor in-person attendance location: Maharry Lecture Theatre in the Trinity Business School \nTopic: Innovation Mindset – Create chances out of challenges!  \nDelivered by Shay Butler\, Programme Manager\, Trinity Innovation & Enterprise\, Trinity College Dublin \nFuture sessions will take place in the next academic year.  \nRegister here! \nYou will receive a link several days before the event. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/charm-eu-innovators-journey-unlocking-innovation-through-entrepreneurship/
CATEGORIES:CHARM event,Innovation,Learning
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SUMMARY:EUIPO Virtual Open Day for university students
DESCRIPTION:The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)\, through its Academy Department\, is organising a Virtual Open Day for University Students to offer them a first glimpse of intellectual property\, the work of the Office in this field and the learning and professional development opportunities for recent graduates. \nThe Virtual Open Day will take place on 7 May 2025 from 10:30 to 11:45 CEST via MS teams and the agenda will cover the following topics: \n\nWhat is intellectual property (IP)\, what impact does it have on our lives? And what is EUIPO’s role in this area?\nIntellectual Property and its link to creativity \nIP learning resources offered by the EUIPO \nFocus on career development opportunities for recent graduates\n\nTo participate and receive the link to access the Virtual Open Day\, it is necessary to fill in the registration form by 5 May 2025.
URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/euipo-virtual-open-day-for-university-students/
CATEGORIES:Innovation,Interculturality,Learning,Select General Information General Information
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SUMMARY:CIVICA Global Forum 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the CIVICA Global Forum 2025!\nBe part of a unique event bringing together thought leaders\, policymakers\, academics\, and industry innovators to explore the transformative role of social sciences in addressing global challenges. \nUnder the theme “Leveraging Social Sciences in Higher Education: Navigating Global Challenges and Complexities” the forum will feature inspirational keynotes\, high-level panels\, and engaging discussions on topics shaping the future of higher education and society. \nRelevant speakers include Enrico Letta\, Former Prime Minister of Italy and current Dean of IE University’s School of Politics\, Economics\, and Julia Black\, President of the British Academia\, along with high-level representatives from higher education\, multilateral institutions\, and industry leaders\, among others. \nDon’t miss this exclusive opportunity to connect with changemakers shaping the future of education and society through thought-provoking keynotes\, interactive panels\, and engaging discussions. \n  \n📍Date & Location: 6-7 May 2025 | IE Tower\, Madrid \n⚠️Access to the event is from Avenida Montforte de Lemos 4 \n  \nMore details and registration behind this link. \n  \nOrganized by CIVICA – The European University of Social Sciences and co-funded by the European Commission\, this forum highlights the power of collaboration in driving innovation and societal impact.
URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/civica-global-forum-2025/
CATEGORIES:Learning,Sustainability,Teaching
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250404
DTSTAMP:20260420T032607
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SUMMARY:Arqus Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Arqus Alliance invites you to join them online at their 2025 Arqus Annual Conference\, which will take place on 2 and 3 April at Leipzig University (Germany). \nThis year’s theme\, “European Universities at the crossroads”\, aims to bring together Arqus leaders\, students\, academics and administrative staff to reflect on the evolving landscape of European Higher Education and the European Universities Initiative. \nThe Conference plenary sessions will be broadcast live on the Arqus YouTube channel. They will explore shared challenges\, opportunities and transformative strategies\, offering insights to strengthen collaboration within Arqus and beyond. \nExperts and colleagues from CHARM-EU\, Circle-U\, CIVIS\, EUTOPIA\, INGENIUM\, Open-EU and UNITA Alliances will participate in the different plenary sessions: \n\n2 April\, 10:30-12:00: Legal Entity: The future for European University Alliances\n2 April\, 13:30-15:00: Research strategies and collaborative research projects within European University Alliances\n3 April\, 09:00-10:30: Common digital infrastructures as tools and resources for European University Alliances\n\nThe full programme is available on the Arqus website.
URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/arqus-annual-conference/
CATEGORIES:Governance,Research
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250401T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250401T143000
DTSTAMP:20260420T032607
CREATED:20250307T093315Z
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SUMMARY:LERU Talks - The European Degree: desirability\, feasibility and viability
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion on the European Degree\, a proposal put forward by the European Commission for a new type of degree to be awarded after transnational Bachelor\, Master\, or Doctoral programmes. Find out how the ideas around the European Degree are taking shape\, what universities think of it\, and ask the experts your questions. \n  \nOn 1 April 2025\, 13.30-14.30 (CEST)\, LERU Talks is sitting down with two experts on the matter: \n\nMs Vanessa Debiais-Santon\, Member of Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu\, European Commission\nProf. Peter Lievens\, Vice-Rector International Policy\, Interculturality\, and Alumni Policy\, KU Leuven\n\nModerator: Dr Katrien Maes\, LERU Special Initiatives Ambassador Engagement & Impact \n  \nThe experts will talk with each other about questions such as: \n\nWhat would be the major hurdles for universities\, member states and the European Commission in implementing a European degree?\nWhat kind of legal intervention is necessary at EU and member state level?\nWill the fact that it will be a voluntary scheme create inequities in the European higher education system?\nWhat do the European University Alliances (not) want from this scheme?\nWhat are the financial implications for universities and for funders of higher education?\n\nThe discussion will be live-streamed via Zoom. The online audience will be able to submit written questions\, which will be put to the speakers live. The link of the live stream will be sent to all registrants in due course. \nThis event is part of the LERU Talks series\, an online interview and discussion forum connecting the worlds of universities and science policymakers\, and bringing this interaction to a wide audience. \nVisit the event webpage to learn more about the speakers.
URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/leru-talks-the-european-degree-desirability-feasibility-and-viability/
CATEGORIES:Governance,Learning,Mobility
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250329
DTSTAMP:20260420T032607
CREATED:20250213T133518Z
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SUMMARY:ENLIGHT Impact Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:ENLIGHT is organising its second Impact Conference\, gathering international impact experts\, practitioners\, academics and management staff to share and extend progress on the topic of impact in the university context. The Conference will focus on integrating impact into all facets of university missions\, including education\, research\, innovation and service to society. Through the lens of an impact-driven university model\, participants will explore strategies for breaking down silos\, promoting collaboration and embedding impact into their daily work. \nREGISTER HERE \nEvent Details: \n\nWhen: 27-28 March 2025\nWhere: University of Groningen\, The Netherlands\n\nConference Overview: \nAs universities worldwide face growing pressure to demonstrate tangible impact\, the ENLIGHT Impact Conference will bring together international experts\, academics\, practitioners\, and management staff to explore how universities can embed impact across education\, research\, innovation\, and service to society. \nOver the course of the conference\, we will discuss strategies for promoting an impact-driven university culture\, share best practices\, and explore how European University Alliances are shaping the European Education and Research Areas. \nKey Topics Include: \n\nInstitutional strategies for embedding impact across university missions\nMethods and tools for planning\, assessing\, and maximising university impact\nImpactful initiatives and good practices from leading universities\nHow European University Alliances are driving transformation and shaping the European Education Area\n\nTarget Audience: \n\nInternational impact experts and practitioners\nAcademics and management staff\nPolicymakers and other stakeholders
URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/enlight-impact-conference-2025/
CATEGORIES:Select General Information General Information
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250325T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250327T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T032607
CREATED:20241122T090608Z
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SUMMARY:EU Values Compass Training
DESCRIPTION:Join NHL Stenden’s EU Values Compass Training designed specifically for educators looking to incorporate democracy\, equality\, and human rights into their classrooms. \nOver three interactive days\, you’ll participate in practical workshops\, informative presentations\, and engaging activities that will help you create value-based learning experiences. This training is a great opportunity to develop your skills and foster a sense of European citizenship among your students. \nApplication deadline is 15 January 2025. \nMore information and registration via NHL Stenden’s website.
URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/eu-values-compass-training/
CATEGORIES:Interculturality,Mobility,Teaching
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250226T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250226T120000
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CREATED:20250114T090039Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Programmatic Assessment in CHARM EU
DESCRIPTION:To get to know programmatic assessment better\, Hochschule Ruhr West and Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg offer a three-parts workshop series. \nIn the first part\, you will discover the basics of programmatic assessment and will have the possibility to adapt this approach to your classes.\nIn the second part\, you can explore how this approach is implemented in CHARM-EU’s Master of sustainability.\nWe will offer a third part in spring to give all participants of both workshops the possibility to connect further and discuss their first steps with programmatic assessment in their own classrooms and discuss challenges. \n\nWorkshop: Programmatic Assessment in CHARM-EU\nTarget Audience: Educators from all disciplines\, with a focus on those who have attended the first workshop and wish to delve deeper into the topic.\nFormat: Detailed sessions with guest speakers\, interactive discussions\, and practical applications\nLocation: Online via Teams\nLanguage: English\n\nBuilding on the first workshop\, this advanced session will provide a more detailed exploration of Programmatic Assessment within the CHARM-EU framework. We will have guest speakers who are experts in the field\, sharing their insights and experiences specific to CHARM EU.\nThe workshop will include interactive discussions and practical applications to help you refine your assessment strategies further. \nPlease bring your experiences and any questions from the first workshop to this session.\nWe look forward to your participation!\nFor better planning\, we appreciate registrations by February 20th at katrin.niewalda@uni-wuerzburg.de.
URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/workshop-programmatic-assessment-in-charm-eu/
CATEGORIES:Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250219T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250219T123000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Programmatic Assessment in CHARM EU / Sinnhaft(er) prüfen – erste Schritte in Richtung Programmatic Assessment
DESCRIPTION:To get to know programmatic assessment better\, Hochschule Ruhr West and Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg offer a three-parts workshop series. In the first part\, you will discover the basics of programmatic assessment and will have the possibility to adapt this approach to your classes. In the second part\, you can explore how this approach is implemented in CHARM-EU´s Master of sustainability. We will offer a third part in spring to give all participants of both workshops the possibility to connect further and discuss their first steps with programmatic assessment in their own classrooms and discuss challenges. \n\nTarget Audience:  Teachers of all disciplines who want to critically question their examination formats and try out new approaches\nFormat: Interactive with inputs\, reflection phases and exchange among colleagues\nLanguage: German\n\nThe programmatic assessment approach offers a number of advantages over traditional examination approaches: Instead of isolating isolated examination events\, the focus is placed on a systematic examination process in which students regularly request feedback on the learning process. The variability of the examination forms allows students to contribute their different strengths and make their personal development visible. As a teacher\, you can support your students’ learning in a more sustainable way and gain a more comprehensive picture of their abilities. Systematic feedback should help your students to recognize weaknesses and work on them in a targeted manner. Collecting various examination and feedback data will help you to evaluate performance in a more informed way and reduce your students’ examination anxiety. \nIn a 2.5-hour online workshop\, we will introduce you to the concept of programmatic assessment and support you in reflecting on your own examination practice. The aim is that by the end of the workshop you will have developed initial ideas and approaches on how you can gradually make examinations in your modules more meaningful and conducive to learning. Please bring a concrete example from your teaching practice that you would like to work on during the workshop! \nFor better planning\, we look forward to receiving registrations by February 14 to klara.schneider@hs-ruhrwest.de. \n\nUm den Ansatz des Programmatic Assessment besser kennenzulernen\, bieten die Hochschule Ruhr West und die Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg eine dreiteilige Workshop-Reihe an. Im ersten Teil haben Sie Gelegenheit\, die Grundlagen des Programmatic Assessment besser kennenzulernen. Im zweiten Teil wird der Fokus auf die Umsetzung von Programmatic Assessment im Rahmen des CHARM-EU Master Global challenges for Sustainability gerichtet. Ein dritter Teil wird voraussichtlich im Mai angeboten. Hierzu sind insbesondere die Teilnehmenden der ersten beiden Teile eingeladen. Sie haben die Möglichkeit\, erste Erfahrungen mit Programmatic Assessment im eigenen Unterricht und Herausforderungen zu diskutieren. \n\nWorkshop: Sinnhaft(er) prüfen – erste Schritte in Richtung Programmatic Assessment\nZielgruppe: Lehrende aller Fachrichtungen\, die ihre Prüfungsformate kritisch hinterfragen und neue Ansätze ausprobieren möchten\nFormat: Interaktiv mit Inputs\, Reflexionsphasen und Austausch unter Kolleginnen\nOrt: online via Teams\n\nDer Ansatz des Programmatic Assessment bietet eine Reihe von Vorteilen gegenüber klassischen Prüfungsansätzen: Anstatt vereinzelte Prüfungsereignisse zu isolieren\, wird der Fokus auf einen systematischen Prüfungsprozess gelegt\, in dem Studierende regelmäßig Feedback zum Lernprozess einfordern. Durch die Variabilität der Prüfungsformen können Studierende ihre unterschiedlichen Stärken einbringen und ihre persönliche Entwicklung sichtbar machen. Als Lehrende können Sie Ihre Studierenden nachhaltiger beim Lernen begleiten und erhalten ein umfassenderes Bild von ihren Fähigkeiten. Systematisches Feedback soll Ihren Studierenden dabei helfen\, Schwächen zu erkennen und gezielt daran zu arbeiten. Das Sammeln verschiedener Prüfungs- und Feedbackdaten hilft Ihnen dabei die Leistungen fundierter zu bewerten und Ihren Studierenden Prüfungsangst zu nehmen. \nIm Rahmen eines 2\,5 stündigen Online-Workshops wollen wir Ihnen das Konzept des Programmatic Assessment näher bringen und Sie bei der Reflexion Ihrer eigenen Prüfungspraxis unterstützen. Ziel ist es\, dass Sie am Ende des Workshops erste Ideen und Ansätze entwickelt haben\, wie Sie Prüfungen in Ihren Modulen schrittweise sinnhafter und lernförderlicher gestalten können. Bitte bringen Sie ein konkretes Beispiel aus Ihrer Lehrpraxis mit\, an dem Sie während des Workshops arbeiten möchten! \nFür eine bessere Planbarkeit freuen wir uns über Anmeldungen bis zum 14. Februar an klara.schneider@hs-ruhrwest.de.
URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/workshop-programmatic-assessment-in-charm-eu-sinnhafter-prufen-erste-schritte-in-richtung-programmatic-assessment/
CATEGORIES:Learning
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250218T180000
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SUMMARY:Farewell symposium Jan Haarhuis: Shaping the Future of Higher Education
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday 18 February 2025\, Jan Haarhuis will bid farewell to Utrecht University as part of his retirement. During his career at UU\, Jan has held several positions where his main focus was on educational innovation and renewal. \nAfter working as Head of Education and Student Affairs at DGK for several years\, Jan set up and further developed the education innovation programme Educate-it in 2014. The Educate-it programme has served as an example for many (inter)national educational institutions and is now included in the CAT. For his innovative ideas and work\, Jan Haarhuis received the first SURF ‘Change Maker’ Education Award in 2016. Jan has been chair of LERU’s Digital Higher Education policy group for 10 years\, was a member of the EWUU alliance’s education steering committee for 4 years\, and has made a major contribution to the development and co-founding of the European University CHARM-EU from 2019. \nTo mark his farewell\, a symposium:‘ Shaping the Future of Higher Education’ will be organised on 18 February 2025 from 10:00 to 18:00 o’clock. The symposium will take place at UU’s new Playground. \nDuring this special day\, we will engage with inspiring speakers who will share their insights on developments in higher education from various perspectives. We will also look ahead to the future of education. There will also be ample opportunity on this day to thank Jan personally and reflect on shared memories. \nExtra seats for symposium\nBesides relations of Jan who have received a personal invitation to this symposium\, a limited (15) number of open places have been made available. \nYou can register for these via this link. \nOpen access drinks reception (after registration)\nDuring the drinks from 16.00 to 18.00\, there will be an opportunity to say hello to Jan in person. Even if you are not participating in the symposium\, you are welcome to come to the drink. To do so\, please register via cat@uu.nl with ref: farewell drink Jan Haarhuis. \nProgramme Symposium\nBert van der Zwaan\, former rector of Utrecht University\, will open the symposium with a keynote entitled ‘The coming great transformation’. This will be followed by an interactive panel discussion on educational innovation\, highlighted from four different perspectives by Eveline Renders (EUNIS/SURF)\, Niels Bovenschen (UMC Utrecht)\, Meritxell Chaves (CHARM-EU/ FOREU4ALL/University of Barcelona) and Sebastiaan Steenman (Utrecht University). \nIn a live interview with Jan Haarhuis\, you will learn more about Jan and his career at UU. During lunch\, there will be the opportunity to learn about various educational innovation tools on display at the information market. \nThe afternoon programme is dedicated to break-out sessions on technology\, trans-disciplinary education and research\, European university alliances and ‘Centers for Teaching and Learning’. \nThe morning programme can also be followed online via this link. \nThe full symposium programme can be downloaded here.
URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/farewell-symposium-jan-haarhuis-shaping-the-future-of-higher-education/
CATEGORIES:CHARM event,Governance,Innovation,Inter-Institutional Working Groups,Interculturality,Learning,Mobility,Research,Select General Information General Information,Sustainability,Teaching
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250211T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250211T110000
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CREATED:20250204T102230Z
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SUMMARY:4th annual EELISA Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:This year’s 4th annual EELISA Roundtable\, held in celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science\, will focus on addressing the gender gap in STEAM education and exploring the transformative role of European University Alliances in advancing gender equality within higher education. \n📅 When: Tuesday\, 11th February 2025\, from 11:00 to 12:30 (CET)\n💻 Where: Online\, via Zoom\n🌍 For: Everyone! \nThis roundtable will feature representatives from EELISA\, ENHANCE\, and EUt+\, who will share insights into their initiatives and discuss both challenges and successes in implementing gender equality plans. You’ll also hear from students\, whose voices are critical in shaping these efforts. \nJoin us to contribute to this important conversation and help drive progress in education\, science\, and society. \nPlease\, register here.
URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/4th-annual-eelisa-roundtable/
CATEGORIES:Research,Select General Information General Information,Select Inclusivity Inclusivity,Sustainability,Teaching
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