CHARM-EU

CHARM-EU World Café
2022-09-06 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Paris)
The next CHARM-EU World Café aims to define problem spaces to work with in the first, Preparatory phase of our Master’s programme by discussing with students, academics and other external actors challenges related to sustainability.

In the Preparatory phase of our Master’s in Global Challenges for Sustainability, the focus is on acquiring general skills, especially in the field of sustainability, social innovation and transdisciplinary research. External actors collaborate with student teams and academics to address sustainability challenges. This contributes both to the students’ learning process as well as the impact and involvement of society in European Higher Education.
Why should you join the CHARM-EU World Café?

Become part of a new CHARM-EU Expanded Network where society and Higher Education come together;
Develop your network with academic and extra-academic actors from your field or a related one;
Meet talented students that could be recruited for internships, traineeships, or professional positions at your company or organization in the future;
Learn new, topical insights and knowledge in your field of expertise to boost your professional development;
Cross-pollinate and connect to diverse perspectives to gain refreshing new insights on the latest sustainability challenges.

Join us and become part of the CHARM-EU Community! A unique and pioneering opportunity to boost cooperation between education, research, innovation, and business & society to reconcile humanity with the planet.
You can register in this link. To find out more about the World Café and its programme, download our leaflet here.
For further queries please write an email to charm-euoffice@ub.edu.

CHARM-EU Inclusion Conference
2022-09-16 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris) | Eötvös Loránd University Budapest, Egyetem tér 1-3, Budapest, 1053, Hungary
Being inclusive is one of the core values of the CHARM-EU alliance. As we are engaged in the process of making higher education in Europe more inclusive and accessible, Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) will host the first ever CHARM-EU Inclusion Conference in Budapest on 16th September 2022.
This one-day hybrid event offers an opportunity for stakeholders and participants to draw out the lessons learned from the CHARM-EU project, consider barriers and possibilities for access and participation in European higher education, as well as share experiences, policies and practices that can lead us all towards an inclusive higher education sector where every student and staff member feels they belong, can contribute, and thrive as scholars of excellence.
More info: https://www.charm-eu.eu/inclusion-conference-2022

CHARM-EU Annual Conference 2022
2022-12-13 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris)
About the conference
It has been 3 years since the kick-off of the European Universities initiative. During this period, CHARM-EU has overcome challenges like the process towards a common accreditation process and boundaries as the pandemic situation. The alliance also achieved several progresses such as the development of an innovative teaching and learning model, educational principles and the core values of its alliance and, more concretely, the launch of the first joint European Master’s Degree.
Under the topic “Looking back and looking forward: the European Universities’ multi-level effect“, the purpose of the conference is to look back and celebrate what has been learned and achieved during the past years and also to look forward and continue to design next steps towards a strong European Education Area based in a collaborative, inclusive, and multi-level long term strategy. The conference will bring together European university alliances, students, staff and academics, policymakers and external stakeholders to offer an opportunity to discuss what is in store for the new phase of the alliances, actions to be taken and how different actors envisage the impact of the alliances at different levels.
When? 13-14 December 2022
Where? University of Barcelona (Some of the panel sessions will be available in a hybrid format. During the hybrid sessions, Speech-to-Text Reporters will provide real-time captioning.)
4 reasons why to attend the CHARM-EU Annual Conference:

TORCH 2nd Annual Forum | March 2023
2023-03-08 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris) | Trinity College Dublin, College Green, Dublin, Ireland
On the 8th of March 2023, CHARM-EU is organising its second TORCH Annual Forum titled “Sharing Common R&I Policies and Strategies: strengthening collaborations towards a transformational approach”.

The hybrid event – hosted by Trinity College Dublin – is open to stakeholders interested in research and innovation as well as university-industry-citizen collaboration. It is also relevant for policymakers, as the European Commission’s perspective will be included. Other University Alliances will be invited to participate.
The second open forum is organized around TORCH’s findings in relation to shared R&I Common Policies and Strategies, barriers and financing. It deals with five main topics:

Working towards reforming research assessment.
Fostering equality, diversity and inclusivity.
Championing Open Science.
Promoting inter/transdisciplinary research driven by societal challenges.
Fostering R&I Cooperation Between Universities.

Learn more and register for the event on the website of the Second Annual Forum.

CHARM-EU Mobility team group meets in Würzburg
2023-03-21 - 2023-03-22
CHARM-EU WP5 Mobility meets at the Julian-Maximilian Würzburg University from 21 to 22 March 2023. The team group has representative from the 8 universities: Universitat de Barcelona, Trinity College Dublin, Utrecht University, University of Montpellier, Eötvös Loránd University Budapest, Åbo Akademi University, Julius-Maximilians-University Würzburg and the Ruhr West University of Applied Sciences.
They will have 5 rounds of workshops where they will discuss mobility schemes for students, doctoral candidates and staff and ways to improve mobility management mobility management and procedures.

CHARM-EU onboarding & inter-institutional professional development meets in Mülheim
2023-05-02 - 2023-05-03
CHARM-EU WP11 Onboarding and Inter-institutional Professional Development meets at the Ruhr West University of Applied Sciences from the 2nd ot the 3rd of May 2023.
The team group has representative from the 8 universities: Universitat de Barcelona, Trinity College Dublin, Utrecht University, University of Montpellier, Eötvös Loránd University Budapest, Åbo Akademi University, Julius-Maximilians-University Würzburg and the Ruhr West University of Applied Sciences.
They will participate on a onsite hackathon where they will brainstorm and plan the onboarding package and other tasks related with the Inter-institutional professional development activites for teaching, research and innovation, service to society and professional activies.

Town Hall on Inter- and Transdisciplinarity at Trinity
2023-05-09
Date: 9 May 2023
Time: 2 – 4:30 PM IST
Location: Trinity Long Room Hub Fellow Square Trinity College Dublin 2 Ireland
In April 2023, the League of European Research Universities (LERU) published a new paper, Implementing interdisciplinarity in research-intensive universities: good practices and challenges, examining progress on implementing interdisciplinarity among member universities since their 2016 position paper, Interdisciplinarity and the 21st century research-intensive university. The new report revisits recommendations, considers where progress has been made and where further changes are recommended. Members of the Horizon Europe SHAPE-ID project, led by Professor Jane Ohlmeyer, contributed to the new report.
This town hall, organised by Trinity Research and the Trinity Long Room Hub, is an occasion for members of the Trinity community to reflect on where Trinity has been successful in encouraging and supporting inter- and transdisciplinarity in research and education and consider where we can and should aim to improve. All members of the College community are invited to attend and contribute.

CHARM-EU Open Science Day - Online training
2023-06-09 10:30 - 15:00 (Europe/Paris)
The aim of this Open Science training is to share experiences among the CHARM-EU universities about changing the Open Science culture and practice of our institutions. The morning session will target the topic of what university and faculty leadership can achieve to mainstream Open Science. The afternoon session will give ready-to-use knowledge to researchers and staff members.
Event information
Date and time: 9 June, 2023, 10.30– 15.00 (CEST) Format: online (via Microsoft Teams) Expected attendees: university/faculty leadership, partners’ representatives at Open Science support offices, Pilot 2, Pilot 3 and Pilot 4 participants, researchers, educators and PhD students of partners, TORCH PMs.
Programme
Morning Session – Leadership and Cultural Change
10.30-10.50 Open Science Gaps in CHARM-EU Members
Presenter: Balazs Aczel, Eötvös Loránd University (20’)
10.50-11.20 The Challenges of Open Science and Cultural Change
Presenter: Immo Warntjes, Trinity College Dublin (30’)
11.20-11.40 The Experience of Institution-Wide Open Science Training
Presenter: Niamh Brennan, Trinity College Dublin (20’)
11.40-12.00 Next-Generation Metrics Including Open Science Metrics: A Practical Perspective
Presenter: Niamh Brennan, Trinity College Dublin (20’)
12:00-12.20 Promoting Citizen Science (20’)
Presenter: Josep Perello, University of Barcelona
12.20-12.30 Q&A
12.30-13.00 Lunch break
Afternoon Session – Everyday practice
13.00-13.20 Transparency of Contributorship in the Time Of Big Science
Presenter: Marton Kovacs, Eötvös Loránd University (20’)
13.20-13.45 FAIR Data Management
Presenter: Tamas Nagy, Eötvös Loránd University (25’)
13.45-14.45 Practices to Improve and Guard Research Integrity
Presenter: Zoltan Kekecs, Eötvös Loránd University (60’)
14.45–15.00 Q&A
15.00 Closing words
Context
Based on the institutional Open Science Survey and Gap Analysis of the partners carried out in the frame of the Alliance’s R&I-focused TORCH project, a central method to make Open Science practices mainstream is by offering skills training for all areas of Open Science and tailoring it to groups of staff and students. This is also in compliance with the CHARM-EU Open Science Policy draft recognizing the need for information courses concerning all areas of Open Science.
Therefore, the aim of this online workshop is to develop a training plan that can become an integrated part of university practices and to further develop the policy documents based on the feedback of participants. During the CHARM-EU Open Science Day, academics will share their experience in various fields connected to Open Science, especially next-generation metrics, transparency, FAIR data management, research integrity, and Citizen Science. The training session is targeting university leadership, researchers, and educators, as well as PhD students in order to contribute to the necessary cultural change.

CHARM-EU European University: a test bench for teaching, research and innovation and management
2023-06-29 | Faculty of Biology of University of Barcelona, Av. Diagonal, 643, Barcelona, Spain
Date: 29th June 2023
Time: 11 AM to 2 PM CEST
Location: Degree Room of the Faculty of Biology

This professors’ training, organised by the Vice-Rectorate for Internationalisation Policy and the Professional Development Institute (IDP-ICE), will be held on 29 June, from 11 AM to 2 PM CEST, in the Degree Room of the Faculty of Biology.
CHARM-EU is building a new university model and a global example of good practice for improving the quality, international competitiveness and attractiveness of higher education. This project can serve as a testing ground for teaching, research and innovation and management and thus improve our practices.

II Forum of Universities for the Future of Europe
2023-09-14 - 2023-09-15
Meeting of the European universities that coordinate the alliances of the European Universities initiative of the European Commission. Among the topics to be discussed are the legal status of alliances and the European Degree label, topics on which the Commission has recently published a call for pilot tests during 2023, as well as the external dimension of alliances and some topics proposed by student associations. It is intended that the Forum ends with some conclusions.

Second CHARM-EU Open Science Day
2023-10-26 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris)
The aim of the Second CHARM-EU Open Science Day is to share experiences among the CHARM-EU universities about changing the Open Science culture and practice of our institutions. The morning session will discuss what support can institutions give to researchers regarding Open Science activities, while the afternoon session will provide ready-to-use skills to researchers and staff members on Open Access publishing.
Event information
Date and time: 26 October, 2023, 10.30– 14.30 (CEST)
Format: In person and online (via Microsoft Teams)
Venue: ELTE Main Building, Aula Magna – 1-3 Egyetem tér, Budapest, Hungary
Expected attendees: university/faculty leadership, partners’ representatives at Open Science support offices, Pilot 2, Pilot 3 and Pilot 4 participants, researchers, educators and PhD students of partners, TORCH PMs
Programme
Morning Session – Institutional Support of Open Science
10.30-10.50 Open Science at University of Montpellier
Presenter: Kenneth Maussang (UM)
10.50-11.20 Setting up the Research Data space at the UM
Presenter: Sabine Avellaneda (UM)
11.20-12.20 Workshop Open Science – a general introduction
Presenters: Felix Weijdema and Najoua Ryane, Librarians (Utrecht University Library)
12.20-12.30 Q&A
12.30-13.15 Lunch break
Afternoon Session – Open Science Publishing
13.15-13.35 Open Science in Trinity College Dublin (online)
Presenter: Niamh Brennan (TCD)
13.35-14.10 How to choose licenses for green OA publications and research data?
Presenter: Tibor Faragó-Szilvási (ELTE)
14.10-14.30 Q&A
14.30 Closing words
Context
Based on the institutional Open Science Survey and Gap Analysis of the partners carried out in the frame of the Alliance’s R&I-focused TORCH project, a central method to make Open Science practices mainstream is by offering skills training for all areas of Open Science and tailoring it to groups of staff and students. This is also in compliance with the CHARM-EU Open Science Policy draft recognizing the need for information courses concerning all areas of Open Science.
Therefore, the aim of this hybrid training is to develop a training plan that can become an integrated part of university practices and to further develop the policy documents based on the feedback of participants. During the Second CHARM-EU Open Science Day, academics will share their experience in various fields connected to Open Science, especially on institutional support and open access publication.

CHARM-EU R&I Days 2023 - 1st edition
2023-10-30 08:00 - 2023-10-31 17:00 (Europe/Paris) | Faculty of Biology of University of Barcelona, Av. Diagonal, 643, Barcelona, Spain
Building Multidisciplinary Research Proposals: A Co-Creation Workshop to Address the Water Global Challenges
The 2023 CHARM-EU R&I Days brings together a group of diverse-background researchers from the Alliance partner universities, as well as external stakeholders, in order to prompt the creation of new multidisciplinary scientific networks.
During three intensive co-creation workshop sessions, researchers will be presented with different European funding opportunities for water-related research proposals, and will engage in a collaborative group dynamic that allows to start working together in developing research proposals that address the Water Global Challenges.

When: October 30 and 31, 2023
Where: Universitat de Barcelona, historical building, Main room: sala Gabriel Oliver. Secondary room: sala de Graus Filologia
Chairs: Dr. José Francisco García (Director of the Water Research Institute, UB), Dr. Valérie Borrell (G-EAU “Water Matters” Lab, UNESCO Water Center, UM), Prof. Gemma Marfany (Rector’s Delegate for Scientific Dissemination, UB)
Format: in-person
Who is it for: Researchers (CHARM-EU universities), external stakeholders (practitioners, policy-makers, civil society, business representatives), educationalists (to run collaborative sessions), research support staff are welcome to attend.
Interested in pursuing further Water Global Challenges research projects? Join us at the CHARM-EU R&I Days and let’s co-create new proposals!

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Practical information

Register here

Co-organisers
The CHARM-EU R&I Days: Building Multidisciplinary Research Proposals: A Co-Creation Workshop to Address the Water Global Challenges is co-organised with the UB Water Research Institute (IdRA) and the UNESCO Center on Water (Montpellier).

UB Water Research Institute (IdRA)
The Institute is conceived as an agent that maximizes UB’s research potential, and aims to foster and support activities carried out by research groups on topics related to water management, uses and quality. Its activity is interdisciplinary and involves various faculties and courses.
IdRA’s main goals are: 1) to promote the consolidation of multidisciplinary teams that can provide rapid technological solutions for specific environmental issues, particularly those related to water; 2) to actively collaborate in the technology and knowledge transfer attained through research, development and innovation undertaken with companies in the water sector; 3) to support the development of the European Research Area through participation in European research projects and Networks, as well as to facilitate researchers mobility.
IdRA website

ICIREWARD
The UNESCO ICIREWARD International Centre is the first UNESCO research and training centre dedicated to fresh water in France. Located in Montpellier, it is one of the most important worldwide.
Created in 2020, ICIREWARD brings together and strengthens the collaboration of nearly 400 scientists and 150 doctoral students in 17 laboratories. The Centre’s scientific community constitutes a rich multidisciplinary and international network to improve our understanding of water-related issues.
The research areas combine hydrological, chemical, and biological sciences alongside social sciences to provide comprehensive expertise on the challenges of water resources: availability, quality, sharing and extreme phenomena (floods, droughts).
ICIREWARD website

About TORCH and CHARM-EU
TORCH is the research arm of CHARM, a university alliance that aims to explore new venues for the university of the future with a focus on pressing issues: climate change, sustainability, gender gap, inclusion and equity. How do we intend to address these topics that are in the policy agenda of all countries? We aim to provide a flexible and useful channel by not only transferring scientific knowledge from University to society, but also by involving societal partners. To construct this new future we envision, universities have to enable civil engagement, promote citizen science and establish a positive dialogue with stakeholders. This is the mission of TORCH. And as a starting point, in our alliance, we will coalesce forces to address three main impending sustainability global challenges: WATER, FOOD and HEALTH.
As in CHARM-EU alliance, TORCH is formed by the University of Barcelona (coordinator), Trinity College Dublin, Utrecht University, the University of Montpellier and Eötvös Loránd University Budapest. Find out more about our partners at: https://www.charm-eu.eu/alliance

CHARM-EU Annual Conference 2023
2023-11-07 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris) | Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Sanderring 2, Würzburg, 97070, Germany
How do European University Alliances impact on wider society?
The 2023 CHARM-EU conference brings together local and regional stakeholders from industry, business, government and NGOs to discuss their collaboration with EU university alliances.
What outcomes have been created so far? What could be improved? What other avenues can we explore?
Erasmus+ representatives, higher education institutions and alliances from across the EU will meet with existing and potential partners to shape the future of research and collaboration across the EU.
When: 7th November 2023, 08.30-18.00
Where: Julius-Maximilians Universität Würzburg, Germany (Some of the sessions will be available in a hybrid format. During the hybrid sessions, Speech-to-Text Reporters will provide real-time captioning.)
Follow the online sessions here.
Follow the Speech-to-Text here.
What we’ll discuss:

The impact of university alliances at local and regional level

The Erasmus+ perspective on the future of university alliances

Shaping the future of research and education in EU universities

Who is it for: Everyone! Participants from business, government, NGOs, higher education and more are welcome to attend.
This is your EU – have your say!
Discover our reflections on the 2023 CHARM-EU Annual Conference.

5th national interdisciplinary education conference
2023-11-15
The theme of 5th Edition of the Dutch and Flemish National Interdisciplinary Education conference will be: Boundary Crossing. Transdisciplinary teaching and learning. Marjanneke Vijge (CHARM-EU Utecht University Academic Director) will participate in the conference.
Dutch and Flemish higher education institutions are very much invited to share and discuss their inspiring examples and case studies, and discuss the challenges that arise when implementing these new forms of education. The conference will take place on the Campus of Wageningen University & Research.

ED-AFFICHE Mid-Term meeting
2023-11-22 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris)
The ED AFFICHE Mid-Term meeting “Syncing Achievements: Collaborative Solutions to Facilitate the Path to the European Degree Label” will bring together stakeholders from across Europe – educators, policy makers, and institutions- to address the complexities and obstacles related to the further development and rollout of the Joint European Degree Label.
What results have been generated up to this point? What additional paths can we investigate?
Attendees will explore the complexities of the Joint European Degree Label, analyzing its criteria, methods of verification, and the distinction between it as a qualification and a quality label. Additionally, they will discuss how this label will interact with external quality assurance and funding mechanisms. The members of the ED-AFFICHE consortium will particularly concentrate on addressing legal hurdles linked to joint degree programs. Through collaboration, the partners will work on formulating guidelines and recommendations, furnishing pragmatic answers to adeptly navigate these complexities. The objective of this meeting is to promote substantial advancement in the direction of the European Degree Label, nurturing cooperation and mutual understanding among all involved participants.
When: 22 November 2023 (Open session from 9:00 to 12:30, followed by a closed session for and Full and Associated partners only from 14:00 to 17:00)
Where: Permanent Representation of the Czech Republic to the European Union in Brussels
Format: all sessions will be available for in-person and online participation
What we’ll discuss:

The European Degree Label’s design
The outcomes of the legal barrier analyses
Insights from stakeholders such as quality assurance agencies, students, and employers.

Who is it for: ED-AFFICHE Full and Associated partners, educators, policy makers and institutions.
Your active involvement is key to our collaborative success!

SCIENCE WITH AND FOR SOCIETY IN EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES ALLIANCES
2023-11-30 - 2023-12-01
R&I IN EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES ALLIANCES – CROSS-ALLIANCES FORUM 2023
Let’s celebrate the results of the completed and ongoing R&I projects within the European Universities Alliances.
Throughout the forum, participants will delve into best practices and valuable insights regarding transformational modules. Topics of discussion will encompass the development of a common R&I agenda and action plan, the successful sharing of resources and infrastructures, exploration of joint structures, enhancement of human capital within the Alliances, and strengthened collaboration with the non-academic sector. Moreover, there will be focused dialogues on mainstreaming Open Science practices and how the Alliances have effectively involved citizens and society in their activities.
Notably, the event will facilitate dialogues between Alliances and external stakeholders, exploring diverse models and pathways to excellence within the European R&I ecosystem. Key R&I themes such as research ethics and integrity, sustainability, social responsibility, and innovative knowledge applications will be central to these discussions.
The forum’s agenda will feature engaging plenary sessions, a series of roundtables, workshops, and poster presentations, supplemented by keynote speeches and plenary presentations from distinguished European policy deciders and academic stakeholders. For the convenience of attendees, the plenary sessions will also be available online. Further information can be found on our website.
When: 30 November – 1 December 2023
Where: Université libre de Bruxelles, Avenue Jeanne 44, 1050 Ixelles, S building, 1st floor, Salle Eugène Dupréel
Format: On-site with hybrid option for plenary sessions
What we’ll discuss:

The results and achievements of R&I projects from European University Alliances

The excellence of the European R&I ecosystem
Key R&I topics

Who is it for: representatives of the FOREU alliances, European Commission Officials, external stakeholders are welcome to attend.
Certificate of attendance: if you need a certificate of attendance, please send an email with your information and the day(s) you attended the event to blanca.burillo@ub.edu
Full report on the Science with and for Society in European Universities Alliances: Cross-Alliances Forum 2023.

CHARM-EU Life Sciences Network meeting
2024-01-29 08:00 - 2024-01-30 17:00 (Europe/Paris) | Faculty of Biology of University of Barcelona, Av. Diagonal, 643, Barcelona, Spain
This networking event will bring together the nine CHARM-EU partner universities to foster a deeper sense of partnership and synergy. In pursuit of this objective, this event is designed to bring together members from faculties specializing in the field of Life Sciences. Through a blended format, this gathering seeks to facilitate meaningful interactions, enabling the participants to collectively define multiple cooperation strategies. The overarching goal is to contribute collaboratively to the conceptualization and establishment of a new university model, solidifying the foundation for a more integrated and impactful academic alliance.

Program

Join us at the Grand Finale 2024!

Venue: Faculty of Information and Audiovisual Media, Sala d’actes, University of Barcelona

How to arrive: Carrer de Melcior de Palau 140, Barcelona

Dates: from Wednesday 31st of January to Friday 2nd of February

Format: hybrid

Follow the online sessions here.

Grand Finale 2024
2024-01-31 08:00 - 2024-02-02 17:00 (Europe/Paris) | Universitat de Barcelona, 585 Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, Barcelona, Spain
As a vital part of the CHARM-EU Master’s Global Challenges for Sustainability, a Grand Finale event will take place from January 31st to February 2nd in a hybrid format, hosted by the University of Barcelona.
What’s on the agenda:

Evaluate the final presentations of cohort 2 (Capstone/Final Master thesis) students.
Commemorate the conclusion of the cohort 2 Master’s program.
Spotlight the achievements of the CHARM-EU Master’s program and the Capstone to both academic and non-academic audiences.

But that’s not all. We’re on a mission to expand and fortify CHARM-EU’s network, creating valuable connections in both academic and non-academic spheres. Our goal is to assist students in advancing their careers and fostering relationships with a diverse array of stakeholders.
Last but not least, we’ll take a moment to conduct a thorough assessment and reflection on the second edition of the Master’s program.
When: from January 31st to February 2nd, 2024
Where: Faculty of Information and Audiovisual Media, Sala d’actes, University of Barcelona, Carrer de Melcior de Palau 140, Barcelona
Online participantion is also possible. Follow the online sessions here.
Who is it for: capstone students, families and friends, supervisors, stakeholders, capstone team, mentors, KCT members, Program Board members, CHARM-EU Community and society.
Mark your calendars, and let’s make this event one for the books!

Unlocking the transformative potential of the European Degree Label
2024-03-05 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris)
Curious about how the transformative potential of the European Degree Label will be realised? Want to discover the key recommendations from the powerhouse consortium ED-AFFICHE?
Join us on 5 March for the ED-AFFICHE Final Dissemination Event: Unlocking the transformative potential of the European Degree Label, an online gathering set to present key recommendations for the European Degree Label. Colleagues from accros the project’s powerhouse consortium will offer insights into navigating joint programmes, legislative best practices, and future developments that will shape Europe’s educational landscape.
This online meeting provides a platform for valuable discussions ensuring a diverse range of perspectives and expertise. We aim to ensure a thorough exploration of key insights before delivering the final outcomes to both the European Commission and national legislators.
When: 5th March 2024 (from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM)
Format: Online event
What we’ll discuss:

Key recommendations for the European Degree Label
Outcomes of ED-AFFICHE

Who is it for: ED-AFFICHE full partners and associated partners, other European Universities alliances, general audience.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative dialogue that will shape the future of European education.

Networking event: Applied Data Science Days 2024
2024-05-15 - 2024-05-16 | Utrecht University, Heidelberglaan 8, Utrecht, Netherlands
The amount of data in the world has grown dramatically in recent years and continues to do so. This creates a growing need to use this data effectively, safely, and ethically, and for important purposes, such as: How can you use social media data to detect the emergence of extremist behavior? How can you predict environmental conditions using camera data? As a transdisciplinary field, Applied Data Science can be leveraged to meet societal challenges. Applied Data Science Days is a challenge based networking event, which aim is to connect and collaborate between CHARM-EU partner universities and experts in the field of Applied Data Science.

EUSAF – European Universities Student Ambassadors’ Forum 2024
2024-09-12 - 2024-09-14 | Warsaw, Poland, Poland
Represent your Alliance at the Ambassadors Forum, where one student per institution addresses pivotal European University Alliance related challenges. This event will take place annually in September in Warsaw School of Economics (SGH).

Internationalisation of European Universities Alliances: the new frontiers
2024-09-17 08:45 - 13:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
Hosted by the Université de Toulouse and la Région Occitanie, this event is designed to explore why and how European Universities alliances build strategic partnerships with universities and stakeholders beyond the European Union.
Across the sessions, European Universities alliances will discuss their internationalisation strategies and approaches and present case studies about how alliances can forge successful international connections.
Internationalisation is set as one of the key policy objectives for the European Universities alliances with the ambition to contribute to European attractiveness and competitiveness. This event aims to facilitate dialogue between Alliances, Non-European Higher Education Institutions and European, national and regional policymakers to explore which are the current state of play and the possible pathways of alliances’ internationalisation.
Beyond a first plenary session, the event will feature two focus sessions to deepen the understanding of collaborative opportunities in two key regions. First, participants will discuss ongoing and future collaborations with Ukraine partners in the context of the war and post-war reconstruction context. Then, the discussion will focus on cooperation between Alliances and African partners.
When: 17th September 2024, 08.45 – 13:00
Where: Hôtel de Région Occitanie (22, boulevard du Maréchal Juin, 31406, Toulouse Cedex 9). Onsite participation with invitation.
Join the conference online: https://player.streamfizz.live/live/cm0wh112s00wfljf45rfld3g0
What you’ll gain:

Knowledge: Learn about internationalisation for European Universities alliances.
Networking: Connect with key players, including alliance representatives, policymakers, and international higher education leaders.
Collaboration: Share and discover best practices for fostering collaboration among alliances and partners worldwide.

This event is an important opportunity to understand and shape the future of global engagement for European Universities alliances.

Get the full recap of the event and discover what unfolded

Programme

17 September 2024
Presenters: Olga Wessels & Ludovic Thilly, FOREU Coordinators
08:30 – 08:45 Arrival of participants – welcome coffee
08:45 – 09:00 Opening welcome addresses
Speakers:

Nadia Pellefigue, Vice-President, Higher Education, Research, Europe and International Relations
Jen-Claude Dardelet, Vice-Président de Toulouse Métropole, Attractivité, Tourisme, Europe et International
Christina Sange Fayos, Vice President Europe and International, Université de Toulouse

09:00 – 10:05 Internationalisation and European Universities alliances
The main plenary session will discuss why alliances should internationalise by exploring how academic and research partnerships strengthen Europe’s appeal and what Alliances can bring to international cooperation. After successful pilot and ongoing roll-out phases, Alliances and stakeholders will discuss why internationalisation is high on the roadmap building on real-world examples, sketching the current challenges in connection with EU policy objectives set for the initiative and global trends for higher education and research.
Moderator: Dorothy Kelly, Arqus
Speakers:

Vanessa Debiais Sainton, DGEAC, European Commission
Carle Bonnafous-Murat, Permanent representative of France Universités in Brussels
Marie Azuelos, CIVICA
Mattia Bellotti, EUTOPIA
John Gardiner, ULYSSEUS
Romita Iucu, CIVIS

Rapporteur: Charlotte Kedslie, CIVIS

10:05 – 10:35 Networking coffee
10:35 – 11:40 Cooperation with Ukraine: strengthening ties among Ukrainian Higher Education Institutions with the European Higher Education sector
Panel session on collaborations with Ukraine partners in the context of the war and post-war reconstruction context. Several solidarity and cooperation schemes have been deployed by alliances. The discussion will present ongoing impactful cooperation initiatives, and current and future needs to prepare for the European future of Ukraine.
Moderator: Karolina Ignatiuk, 4EU+
Speakers:

Iryna Ivanets, Kyiv National Economic University & University of Marburg
Iryna Osovska, Chernivtsi National University
Kseniia Smyrnova, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
Jean-Marc Planeix
Christine Fernandez-Maloigne
Tadeusz Uhl

Rapporteur: Sabine Menu, EPICUR
11:40 – 12:45 Partnerships with Africa: how to unlock mutual benefits
Panel session will dive into success strategies from alliances with African partners, showcasing how collaboration can unlock mutual benefits.
Moderator: Aliyah Morgenstern, YUFE
Speakers:

Maame Afua Nkrumah, Takoradi Technical University
Mahomed Moolla, University of the Witwatersrand, CIVIS
Anisa Khan, Una Europa
Marjanneke Vijge, CHARM-EU
Alexandra Teodósio, SEA-EU
Laurent Thevenet, Aurora
Rapporteur: Fernando Galán, Arqus

12:45 – 13:00 Closing remarks

Speakers & contributors

We are delighted and honoured to announce speakers and contributors who have accepted our invitation to attend and contribute to the Internationalisation of European Universities Alliances: the new frontiers.
Vanessa Debiais-SaintonHead of Unit Higher Education, Directorate General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG EAC)
Maame Afua NkrumahAssociate Professor at the Centre for Languages and Liberal Studies (CLLS) and the First Female Professor of the Takoradi Technical University (TTU)
Marie AzuelosDeputy Vice President for International Affairs at Sciences Po
Mattia BellottiSecretary-General of EUTOPIA
Francisco Beltrán LlorisFull professor of Ancient History, University of Zaragoza
Christine Fernandez-MaloigneProfessor of Image Processing at the University of Poitiers
John GardinerUlysseus International Cooperation Project Manager at MCI | The Entrepreneurial School
Karolina IgnatiukInternational Relations Office of the University of Warsaw
Romita IucuPresident of the Board of Trustees at the University of Bucharest and a professor of higher education and Pedagogy at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences
Iryna IvanetsAssociate Professor in the Corporate Finance and Controlling Department at Kyiv National Economic University (KNEU, Ukraine) and Associate Professor in the Research Group for Institutional Economics, School of Business & Economics, University of Marburg (UM, Germany)
Anna Jurkowska-ZeidlerLawyer, Professor of the University of Gdańsk at the Faculty of Law and Administration, Vice-Rector for International Cooperation at the University of Gdańsk
Charlotte KedslieHead of International Relations at the University of Glasgow
Anisa KhanDirector of Academic Services within the Division for Internationalisation at the University of Johannesburg
Evelyn KornChair in Economics, in particular Microeconomics, at Marburg University
Sabine MenuVice-Rector for Internationalisation and Sustainable Development at the University of the Algarve
Laurent ThévenetVice-president of UPEC for international affairs
Ludovic ThillyExecutive Vice-Rector of the University of Poitiers
Marjanneke VijgeAssociate Professor at the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, Utrecht University, the Netherlands
Olga WesselsCoordinator of FOR-EU4All and Head of the Brussels’ office of the European Consortium of Innovative Universities

17 September 2024
Presenters: Olga Wessels & Ludovic Thilly, FOREU Coordinators
08:30 – 08:45 Arrival of participants – welcome coffee
08:45 – 09:00 Opening welcome addresses
Speakers:

Nadia Pellefigue, Vice-President, Higher Education, Research, Europe and International Relations
Jen-Claude Dardelet, Vice-Président de Toulouse Métropole, Attractivité, Tourisme, Europe et International
Christina Sange Fayos, Vice President Europe and International, Université de Toulouse

09:00 – 10:05 Internationalisation and European Universities alliances
The main plenary session will discuss why alliances should internationalise by exploring how academic and research partnerships strengthen Europe’s appeal and what Alliances can bring to international cooperation. After successful pilot and ongoing roll-out phases, Alliances and stakeholders will discuss why internationalisation is high on the roadmap building on real-world examples, sketching the current challenges in connection with EU policy objectives set for the initiative and global trends for higher education and research.
Moderator: Dorothy Kelly, Arqus
Speakers:

Vanessa Debiais Sainton, DGEAC, European Commission
Carle Bonnafous-Murat, Permanent representative of France Universités in Brussels
Marie Azuelos, CIVICA
Mattia Bellotti, EUTOPIA
John Gardiner, ULYSSEUS
Romita Iucu, CIVIS

Rapporteur: Charlotte Kedslie, CIVIS

10:05 – 10:35 Networking coffee
10:35 – 11:40 Cooperation with Ukraine: strengthening ties among Ukrainian Higher Education Institutions with the European Higher Education sector
Panel session on collaborations with Ukraine partners in the context of the war and post-war reconstruction context. Several solidarity and cooperation schemes have been deployed by alliances. The discussion will present ongoing impactful cooperation initiatives, and current and future needs to prepare for the European future of Ukraine.
Moderator: Karolina Ignatiuk, 4EU+
Speakers:

Iryna Ivanets, Kyiv National Economic University & University of Marburg
Iryna Osovska, Chernivtsi National University
Kseniia Smyrnova, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
Jean-Marc Planeix
Christine Fernandez-Maloigne
Tadeusz Uhl

Rapporteur: Sabine Menu, EPICUR
11:40 – 12:45 Partnerships with Africa: how to unlock mutual benefits
Panel session will dive into success strategies from alliances with African partners, showcasing how collaboration can unlock mutual benefits.
Moderator: Aliyah Morgenstern, YUFE
Speakers:

Maame Afua Nkrumah, Takoradi Technical University
Mahomed Moolla, University of the Witwatersrand, CIVIS
Anisa Khan, Una Europa
Marjanneke Vijge, CHARM-EU
Alexandra Teodósio, SEA-EU
Laurent Thevenet, Aurora
Rapporteur: Fernando Galán, Arqus

12:45 – 13:00 Closing remarks
We are delighted and honoured to announce speakers and contributors who have accepted our invitation to attend and contribute to the Internationalisation of European Universities Alliances: the new frontiers.
Vanessa Debiais-SaintonHead of Unit Higher Education, Directorate General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG EAC)
Maame Afua NkrumahAssociate Professor at the Centre for Languages and Liberal Studies (CLLS) and the First Female Professor of the Takoradi Technical University (TTU)
Marie AzuelosDeputy Vice President for International Affairs at Sciences Po
Mattia BellottiSecretary-General of EUTOPIA
Francisco Beltrán LlorisFull professor of Ancient History, University of Zaragoza
Christine Fernandez-MaloigneProfessor of Image Processing at the University of Poitiers
John GardinerUlysseus International Cooperation Project Manager at MCI | The Entrepreneurial School
Karolina IgnatiukInternational Relations Office of the University of Warsaw
Romita IucuPresident of the Board of Trustees at the University of Bucharest and a professor of higher education and Pedagogy at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences
Iryna IvanetsAssociate Professor in the Corporate Finance and Controlling Department at Kyiv National Economic University (KNEU, Ukraine) and Associate Professor in the Research Group for Institutional Economics, School of Business & Economics, University of Marburg (UM, Germany)
Anna Jurkowska-ZeidlerLawyer, Professor of the University of Gdańsk at the Faculty of Law and Administration, Vice-Rector for International Cooperation at the University of Gdańsk
Charlotte KedslieHead of International Relations at the University of Glasgow
Anisa KhanDirector of Academic Services within the Division for Internationalisation at the University of Johannesburg
Evelyn KornChair in Economics, in particular Microeconomics, at Marburg University
Sabine MenuVice-Rector for Internationalisation and Sustainable Development at the University of the Algarve
Laurent ThévenetVice-president of UPEC for international affairs
Ludovic ThillyExecutive Vice-Rector of the University of Poitiers
Marjanneke VijgeAssociate Professor at the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, Utrecht University, the Netherlands
Olga WesselsCoordinator of FOR-EU4All and Head of the Brussels’ office of the European Consortium of Innovative Universities

Networking event: ELTE Hosts the CHARM-EU Libraries' Meeting
2024-09-23 - 2024-09-24 | Eötvös Loránd University Budapest, Egyetem tér 1-3, Budapest, 1053, Hungary
The professional staff meeting will take place in Budapest on September 23-24. Hosted by the ELTE University Library and Archives, the event aims to foster synergies and closer cooperation between libraries across the CHARM-EU Alliance. The meeting will provide insight into the diverse roles of libraries in the context of CHARM-EU and beyond.
Read the full article here.

Graduation students 2nd cohort - Master's programme in Global Challenges for Sustainability
2024-09-25 | Trinity College Dublin, College Green, Dublin, Ireland
The graduation of the students of Master’s programme in Global Challenges for Sustainability second cohort will take place the 25th September at the Trinity College Dublin.

Conference: Integrated approaches to fight colorectal cancer
2024-09-25 09:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
In partnership with SIRIC Montpellier cancer, this conference event launches a new and experimental module opened to students from partner universities of CHARM-EU European alliance, focusing on “Tackling health challenges in international linked research hub”. A unique opportunity for all stakeholders in the fight against colorectal cancer to meet and innovate together.
Free event with registration.

European University Alliances event - Lessons learnt from SwafS projects and ways forward
2024-10-04 09:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Paris)
In view of the recent or upcoming conclusion of several SwafS projects within pilot II European Universities Alliances, it is the ideal time to celebrate their achievements as well as to consider the opportunities and challenges that the Alliances will face in the R&I domain in the future.
You’ll find the programme and link to the registration on Circle U’s website.

University of Barcelona | Mobility Fair
2024-10-17 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Paris) | Edifici Històric, Universitat de Barcelona, Pl. de la Universitat, L'Eixample, Barcelona, Catalunya, 08007, Spain
At this year’s UB Mobility Fair you will find information points with staff from the international relations offices of the different faculties that will offer you personalized advice. An information session about CHARM-EU and its master’s programme in Global Challenges for Sustainability will be held from 12:00 to 12:30.

CHARM-EU DEN International Pitches
2024-10-21 16:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | https://charm-eu.eu/event/charm-eu-den-international-pitches/
The CHARM-DEN International Pitches, scheduled for 21st October 2024 from 16h to 18h UTC+2, will serve as a dynamic platform where innovation meets opportunity. This online event will bring together diverse teams from across the CHARM-EU alliance, including student-led projects and established startups. The focus of the event is sustainability, with participants developing solutions that tackle pressing global challenges such as environmental protection, social equity, and sustainable economic growth. The competition is split into two strands: one for early-stage ideas and another for more mature startups with prototypes. Each team will deliver a 5-minute video pitch showcasing their innovative concepts, followed by a live Q&A with an international panel of expert judges. Each competition strand will award a prize to the top-performing team.

Communicating with integrity | LERU
2024-10-22 11:00 - 12:30 (Europe/Helsinki)
On Tuesday, 22 October 2024, The League of European Research Universities (LERU) will present its paper entitled ‘Communicating with integrity – supporting researchers with best practice in communication’, during an online launch event. We kindly invite you to join us.
Communicating research findings is a central part of the mission of researchers and research institutions. Such communication can only truly be effective if research communications are trusted. Such trust can be impacted by poor quality science communication, including a lack of openness, over-hyping findings or failure to communicate uncertainty. So, how can research institutions support their researchers in communicating research results effectively and with integrity? And what can researchers do to ensure that their communications cover relevant points for communicating with integrity? This, and more, will be discussed during the online launch event of the paper on Tuesday, 22 October 2024, at 11:00 (CEST).
Programme
11.00 Welcome by Prof. Kurt Deketelaere, LERU Secretary-General
11:05 Presentation of the paper by its lead author, Dr Rhys Morgan, Head of Research Policy, Governance and Integrity at the University of Cambridge
11:30 Panel debate

Dr Helen Jamison, Global Coordinator at the Science Media Centre
Mr Dorian Karatzas, former Head of the Ethics and Research Integrity Sector at the European Commission
More speakers soon to be announced, see LERU webpage for up to date information

12.10 Q&A with the online audience
12.25 Conclusions by Prof. Kurt Deketelaere, LERU Secretary-General
Practical information
Date: Tuesday 22 October 2024
Time: 11.00 – 12.30 (CEST)
Format: online
Seminar fee: free
We sincerely hope you can join us. Please register by clicking here. More information is available on the LERU website. The weblink for the event will be sent in due course.

EC2U Forum | Higher Education Round Table
2024-10-23 09:00 - 22:30 (Europe/Paris)
This time again, the EC2U Higher Education Round Table will be held in hybrid mode on 23/10/2024 9h-10h30 CET with the topic “The role of the Alliances in social involvement and EU values”.
Follow the event in EC2U YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Rur1GCcRQM
