BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CHARM-EU - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://charm-eu.eu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CHARM-EU REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Paris BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260427T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260427T133000 DTSTAMP:20260605T185953 CREATED:20260417T150456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T150456Z UID:10000151-1777280400-1777296600@charm-eu.eu SUMMARY:The future of the European Higher Education Framework 2028–2034 and the role of Erasmus+ DESCRIPTION:This event is organised by the Gencat Department of Research and Universities\, not CHARM-EU. You can find more information on their website here. \nThis conference aims to analyse the main political and strategic orientations of the future Erasmus+ 2028–2034 program in the field of higher education\, as well as to open a space for reflection on the challenges and opportunities posed by the new European framework. In this context\, the future of the European Universities Alliances will be discussed in particular\, focusing on their governance\, sustainability\, institutional impact and fit into university strategies\, and the evolution towards a possible joint European degree. \nThe session also aims to identify opportunities and risks for the Catalan university system\, while also gathering contributions from the entire academic community to contribute to the definition of the positions of the Generalitat de Catalunya in relation to the future of Erasmus+ and European higher education policies. \nMeritxell Chaves\, general secretary of CHARM-EU\, will be present during the session 11:45 – 13:10 h – European Universities Alliances + Dual Degree. You can find more information here: The future of the European Higher Education Framework 2028–2034 and the role of Erasmus+. Department of Research and Universities \nThe conference will be held in person with prior registration: protocol.recercaiuniversitats@gencat.cat URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/the-future-of-the-european-higher-education-framework-2028-2034-and-the-role-of-erasmus/ LOCATION:Pedralbes Palace Jordi Street Girona\, 22 08034 – Barcelona\, Pedralbes Palace Jordi Street Girona\, 22\, Barcelona\, 08034 CATEGORIES:Governance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260428T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260428T103000 DTSTAMP:20260605T185953 CREATED:20260423T094734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T134713Z UID:10000154-1777366800-1777372200@charm-eu.eu SUMMARY:European Universities alliances: Impact\, Insights\, and the Road Ahead DESCRIPTION:This event is organised by CIVIS. \nFOREU4ALL Community – You’re invited! \nJoin us online for a Keynote Panel reflecting on the impact of the European Universities initiative since its launch in 2019. This discussion will bring together key voices from European policy\, research\, and alliances to examine what has been achieved so far\, and what lies ahead as alliances continue to grow\, consolidate\, and innovate. \nSpeakers\n\nYann‑Mael Bideau\, European Commission\nIeva Grumbinaitė\, PPMI\nSophia Karner\, FOREU4ALL Policy Lead and Secretary‑General\, Una Europa\nMattia Bellotti\, Secretary General\, EUTOPIA Alliance\n\nThe panel will be moderated by François Heinderyckx\, Professor at ULB and Advisor to the Rector on CIVIS. \nTogether\, the speakers look back at what we have accomplished\, discuss future opportunities for European Universities alliances and possible solutions to the challenges we will face in the coming years. We warmly invite the FOREU4ALL community to take part in this conversation. \nJoin online 28/04\, 9:00-10:30  CIVIS Units Summit – Keynote Panel | Réunion-Joindre | Microsoft Teams \n No registration is required URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/european-universities-alliances-impact-insights-and-the-road-ahead/ LOCATION:Montpellier CATEGORIES:Governance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260428T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260428T133000 DTSTAMP:20260605T185953 CREATED:20260424T143507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T143625Z UID:10000156-1777372200-1777383000@charm-eu.eu SUMMARY:International degree programmes at the University of Barcelona DESCRIPTION:Please note that the language of the event will be Catalan. \nThis event\, open to both academic staff (PDI) and administrative and technical staff (PTGAS)\, will take place on Tuesday\, 28 April\, from 10:30 to 13:45\, in the Ramon y Cajal Hall of the Historic Building of the University of Barcelona. The event will also be accessible online via Microsoft Teams. \nParticipation\, either on-site or online\, requires prior registration through the following link:http://www.ub.edu/gidp-matice/faces/formatice?curs=70199 \nThe programme will include the opening session\, a keynote presentation on the current state and future perspectives of the European Degree Label\, and a round table discussion featuring experiences at the University of Barcelona related to international degrees and European university alliances.  \n \n \n Discover the full programme URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/international-degree-programmes-at-the-university-of-barcelona/ LOCATION:Edifici Històric\, Universitat de Barcelona\, Pl. de la Universitat\, L'Eixample\, Barcelona\, Catalunya\, 08007\, Spain END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260506 DTSTAMP:20260605T185953 CREATED:20260310T113554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T114013Z UID:10000136-1777593600-1778025599@charm-eu.eu SUMMARY:European Students' Union Conference of the Student Bodies of the Alliances (CoA #3) DESCRIPTION:This event is organised by the European Students’ Union\, not CHARM-EU. You can find more information on their website here. \nStudent Representatives of the European University Alliances\, save the date for the 3rd Edition of the ESU Conference of the Student Bodies of the Alliances (CoA 03)\, taking place from 1 May to 5 May 2026 in Malta. This year’s edition will be proudly hosted by KSU – Kunsill Studenti Universitarji\, the national student council of Malta. \n \n Registrations open\n \n This year’s conference will focus on the theme “Leading Together: Strengthening Student Communities and Leadership Across Europe”\, bringing together student representatives from across European University Alliances. To attend this conference\, all participants are kindly asked to complete the following registration form: https://forms.gle/UqKVHZuNqiaxLtrj9. \nThe registration deadline is 31st March 2026. Please note that registration is only considered valid upon completion of the form. Confirmations will be processed manually depending on the number of registrations. Therefore\, invoices for payment will be processed after registrations are confirmed; this may take up to 4 weeks after the registration deadline. \nInitially\, a maximum of one student delegate per alliance will be accepted. Depending on availability\, up to two additional students (for a total of three) may be confirmed after the registration deadline. Participants are responsible for arranging their own travel to Malta. Further practical information regarding the venue\, programme\, and accommodation will be shared in due course. \nParticipation fees vary depending on whether or not an alliance’s student body is part of ESU’s Conference of Alliances\, as follows: \n\n1st delegate – €200 (for CoA members) / €250\n2nd delegate – €250 (for CoA members) / €300\n3rd delegate – €300 (for CoA members) / €350\n\n To ensure that participants are well-prepared for the discussions and outcomes of the Conference of the Student Bodies of the Alliances (CoA #3) in May\, ESU is organising a series of online trainings and thematic sessions before and after the event. These will be shared separately to the student representatives.  \nIf you have any questions or require further information\, please do not hesitate to contact the organisers at sc_coa@esu-online.org. For information about invoices and fee payments\, please contact at ksu_user@esu-online.org – but be mindful that invoices are not processed automatically after registration. \nConference of the Alliances (CoA)\nThe Conference of the Alliances (CoA) is a student-led international gathering that brings together student bodies from University Alliances across Europe. It serves as a key space within the European student movement to: \n\nStrengthen cooperation among alliances\nExchange best practices\nCoordinate joint advocacy on European higher education policies\nShape common priorities at the European level\n\n  \nAlongside important discussions and strategic work\, participants can expect engaging sessions\, valuable networking opportunities\, and the vibrant atmosphere of Malta. \nFurther details regarding registration\, the draft agenda\, and practical information will be shared soon. In the meantime\, please mark your calendars and begin planning your participation. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to Malta! URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/european-students-unions-conference-of-the-student-bodies-of-the-alliances-coa-3/ LOCATION:Montpellier END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260514T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260514T133000 DTSTAMP:20260605T185953 CREATED:20260429T100936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T101114Z UID:10000157-1778752800-1778765400@charm-eu.eu SUMMARY:2nd Workshop - Citizen Science and Libraries: gameful and innovative approaches DESCRIPTION:Scope\nWe will explore gameful and innovative approaches from Citizen Science projects that could be promoted by academic libraries\, addressing both theoretical and practical perspectives. \nThe aim is twofold: to promote Citizen Science and to increase user engagement with academic libraries. Librarians\, researchers\, and all interested participants are warmly invited to join the workshop. Short presentations\, a hands-on activity\, and a concluding discussion will encourage collective learning and shared reflection. \nOrganisers\nCitizen Science Working Group of the Professional Development Institute (Institut de Desenvolupament Professional-UB) and especially Núria Bonada (FEHM-Lab\, Faculty of Biology)\, Isabelle Bonhoure (OpenSystems research group\, Faculty of Pyhysics and Faculty of Information and Audiovisual Media)\, Montserrat Llasat-Botija (GAMA research group\, Physics Faculty) and Ignasi Labastida\, (Head of the Research Unit at CRAI) \nThis workshop builds on the first workshop\, “Citizen Science and Libraries: What’s Next?”\, which took place in March 2025 within the framework of the Open Urban Sustainability Hubs (OPUSH) European project. \n \n Find more information\, resources and readings\n \n\n\n Schedule\n \n \n \n10h-10h10: Welcome by organisers \n10h10-10h45: Designing Gameful Participation in GLAM Citizen Science: From Motivation Theory to Implementation. Tomislav Ivanjko (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences\, University of Zagreb). \n\nThe seminar explores how gameful approaches (ranging from “games with a purpose” to lightweight gamification layers added to existing platforms) can increase motivation\, retention\, and learning in GLAM citizen science.\nThe seminar links design choices to established motivation theory\, particularly self-determination theory\, distinguishing autonomy-\, competence-\, and relatedness-supportive features from purely extrinsic incentive schemes.\nIt addresses specific mechanics (clear goals\, onboarding and scaffolding\, progressive task difficulty\, feedback loops\, badges and milestones\, narratives\, and social features such as teams or peer recognition) and explains how these mechanics shape participation dynamics\, such as sustained contribution\, collaboration\, and constructive competition.\n\n  \n10h45-11h: Questions and Answers. \n11h-13h: Gameful and Innovative approaches in Citizen Science projects \n11h-11h30: Short cases presentations \n11h-11h10: Reading Rivers (Llegim el Riu): an institutionalization of a citizen science project in public libraries and local environmental offices. Núria Bonada (FEHM-Lab\, Faculty of Biology) \n11h10-11h20: Heat Chronicles project (Cròniques de la Calor): libraries as headquarters and community hubs for urban heat research. Isabelle Bonhoure (OpenSystems research group\, Faculty of Physics and Faculty of Information and Audiovisual Media) \n11h20-11h30: I-CHANGE. Tools for the collective action against climate change and the case of the serious game “Our climate story”. Montserrat Llasat-Botija (GAMA research group\, Physics Faculty) \n11h30-13h00: Hands-on activities. The participants will be divided into three groups and will have the opportunity to perform a real testing of all three projects of 30 mins each. At the end of each testing\, they will collaboratively reflect on the possibility to implement such type of projects in academic libraries (e.g. CRAI at the UB). \n13h-13h30: Discussion and closing. The findings of the three testing groups will be shared\, and a collective discussion will be fostered to brainstorm of future implementation or co-creation of citizen science projects in academic libraries (e.g. CRAI at the UB). \n\n10h-10h10: Welcome by organisers \n10h10-10h45: Designing Gameful Participation in GLAM Citizen Science: From Motivation Theory to Implementation. Tomislav Ivanjko (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences\, University of Zagreb). \n\nThe seminar explores how gameful approaches (ranging from “games with a purpose” to lightweight gamification layers added to existing platforms) can increase motivation\, retention\, and learning in GLAM citizen science.\nThe seminar links design choices to established motivation theory\, particularly self-determination theory\, distinguishing autonomy-\, competence-\, and relatedness-supportive features from purely extrinsic incentive schemes.\nIt addresses specific mechanics (clear goals\, onboarding and scaffolding\, progressive task difficulty\, feedback loops\, badges and milestones\, narratives\, and social features such as teams or peer recognition) and explains how these mechanics shape participation dynamics\, such as sustained contribution\, collaboration\, and constructive competition.\n\n  \n10h45-11h: Questions and Answers. \n11h-13h: Gameful and Innovative approaches in Citizen Science projects \n11h-11h30: Short cases presentations \n11h-11h10: Reading Rivers (Llegim el Riu): an institutionalization of a citizen science project in public libraries and local environmental offices. Núria Bonada (FEHM-Lab\, Faculty of Biology) \n11h10-11h20: Heat Chronicles project (Cròniques de la Calor): libraries as headquarters and community hubs for urban heat research. Isabelle Bonhoure (OpenSystems research group\, Faculty of Physics and Faculty of Information and Audiovisual Media) \n11h20-11h30: I-CHANGE. Tools for the collective action against climate change and the case of the serious game “Our climate story”. Montserrat Llasat-Botija (GAMA research group\, Physics Faculty) \n11h30-13h00: Hands-on activities. The participants will be divided into three groups and will have the opportunity to perform a real testing of all three projects of 30 mins each. At the end of each testing\, they will collaboratively reflect on the possibility to implement such type of projects in academic libraries (e.g. CRAI at the UB). \n13h-13h30: Discussion and closing. The findings of the three testing groups will be shared\, and a collective discussion will be fostered to brainstorm of future implementation or co-creation of citizen science projects in academic libraries (e.g. CRAI at the UB). URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/2nd-workshop-citizen-science-and-libraries-gameful-and-innovative-approaches/ LOCATION:Information and Audiovisual Media CRAI Library\, C. Melcior de Palau\, 140\, Barcelona\, 08014\, Spain END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260520 DTSTAMP:20260605T185953 CREATED:20260320T125237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T105640Z UID:10000141-1779062400-1779235199@charm-eu.eu SUMMARY:CHARM-EU Networking Days: English as a Medium Instruction (EMI) DESCRIPTION:Target Participants\nThis event is designed for higher education lecturers\, program coordinators\, EMI trainers\, researchers\, and university policy-makers involved in the design\, delivery\, or evaluation of English-Medium Instruction (EMI) programs. Participants are expected to have a basic understanding of EMI principles\, with an interest in exploring pedagogical strategies\, assessment approaches\, and internationalisation practices. \nOverview and Objectives\nThe EMI Networking Event provides an in-depth exploration of English-Medium Instruction (EMI) in higher education across Europe. Through keynote speeches\, case studies from European universities\, and a glimpse of the EMI training course at UM\, participants will gain insight into current EMI practices within the CHARM-EU Alliance and beyond. \nThe event also examines EMI as a strategic tool for university internationalisation\, highlighting how institutions can leverage EMI to: \n\nEnhance global engagement and attract diverse student populations\,\nFoster cross-border academic collaboration\,\nSupport lecturers in designing and delivering high-quality EMI courses.\nParticipants will have the opportunity to share experiences\, exchange best practices\, and discuss challenges and innovations in EMI\, contributing to a European-level dialogue on pedagogy\, policy\, and institutional strategy.\n\n  \nAgenda:\n\n\n Day 1: Monday\, May 18 – Strategy & Current Landscap\n \n \n \nVenue : IUT Montpellier-Sète – Bâtiment A (International Laboratory for lEarning) \n\n08:30 – Welcome Coffee Registration\n09:00 – Opening Ceremony Institutional / Welcoming Remarks\n09:10 – Ice breaker\n09:30 – EMI Landscape State of the ArtEMI in CHARM-EU & Situation at the University of Montpellier (UM) – Francesca Casoni\, Université de Montpellier\n10:00 – Keynote Speech The evolution and future of EMI in European Higher Education: integrating Research\,Quality Assurance\, and Institutional Policy – Slobodanka Dimova\, University of Copenhagen\n11:00 – Coffee Break\n11:15 – Assessment Focus The evolution and development of the CLUC EMI exam\, the rationale and objectivesbehind the exam task types\, the evaluation process and descriptors\, and the candidateprofile – Ciaran Patrick Canning\, Dawn Mc Robbie\, Universitat de Barcelona\n12:15 – Lunch Break (On-site catering)\n14:00 – Case StudyInstitutional EMI policy at the Utrecht University; Trenton Hagar\, Utrecht University\n14:30 – Case StudyAligning Policies\, Principles & Practices: Equipping Lecturers in EMI InternationalClassroom Catherine Meissner\, University of Groningen\n15:00 – Coffee Break\n15:30 – Case StudyA Snapshot of the EMI Training Course at UM\, Cathy Gouchault\, Vanessa Clamy-Sebag\, Marielle Biard\, Université de Montpellier\n\n\n\n\n Day 2: Tuesday\, May 19 – Pedagogy\, Cohesion & Alliance\n \n \n \nLocation : IUT M-S (Morning) / City Center & Richter (Afternoon) \n\n09:00 – Morning Coffee/ Networking\n09:30 – Case Study ESP and L1 and resources in EMI genre writing in Business\, Guzman Mancho-Baréz\, University of Lleida\n10:00 – Workshop Intercultural skills\, Marielle Biard\, Université de Montpellier\n11:00 – Coffee Break\n11:15 – Case Study Our EMI Coaching Experience at UM Cathy Gouchault\, Vanessa Clamy-Sebag\, Université de Montpellier\n11:45 -Synthesis and RoadmapResource sharing\, next steps\, and strategic alignment within CHARM-EU.\n13:15 – Group Lunch (Montpellier city center)\n15:30 – Cohesion ActivityDiscovering the “Ecusson” (Historic Centre)\n18:00 – Closing Networking Cocktail (Location: Richter Campus)Inter-group exchange with all Alliance participants and local stakeholders\n\n\nVenue : IUT Montpellier-Sète – Bâtiment A (International Laboratory for lEarning) \n\n08:30 – Welcome Coffee Registration\n09:00 – Opening Ceremony Institutional / Welcoming Remarks\n09:10 – Ice breaker\n09:30 – EMI Landscape State of the ArtEMI in CHARM-EU & Situation at the University of Montpellier (UM) – Francesca Casoni\, Université de Montpellier\n10:00 – Keynote Speech The evolution and future of EMI in European Higher Education: integrating Research\,Quality Assurance\, and Institutional Policy – Slobodanka Dimova\, University of Copenhagen\n11:00 – Coffee Break\n11:15 – Assessment Focus The evolution and development of the CLUC EMI exam\, the rationale and objectivesbehind the exam task types\, the evaluation process and descriptors\, and the candidateprofile – Ciaran Patrick Canning\, Dawn Mc Robbie\, Universitat de Barcelona\n12:15 – Lunch Break (On-site catering)\n14:00 – Case StudyInstitutional EMI policy at the Utrecht University; Trenton Hagar\, Utrecht University\n14:30 – Case StudyAligning Policies\, Principles & Practices: Equipping Lecturers in EMI InternationalClassroom Catherine Meissner\, University of Groningen\n15:00 – Coffee Break\n15:30 – Case StudyA Snapshot of the EMI Training Course at UM\, Cathy Gouchault\, Vanessa Clamy-Sebag\, Marielle Biard\, Université de Montpellier\n\nLocation : IUT M-S (Morning) / City Center & Richter (Afternoon) \n\n09:00 – Morning Coffee/ Networking\n09:30 – Case Study ESP and L1 and resources in EMI genre writing in Business\, Guzman Mancho-Baréz\, University of Lleida\n10:00 – Workshop Intercultural skills\, Marielle Biard\, Université de Montpellier\n11:00 – Coffee Break\n11:15 – Case Study Our EMI Coaching Experience at UM Cathy Gouchault\, Vanessa Clamy-Sebag\, Université de Montpellier\n11:45 -Synthesis and RoadmapResource sharing\, next steps\, and strategic alignment within CHARM-EU.\n13:15 – Group Lunch (Montpellier city center)\n15:30 – Cohesion ActivityDiscovering the “Ecusson” (Historic Centre)\n18:00 – Closing Networking Cocktail (Location: Richter Campus)Inter-group exchange with all Alliance participants and local stakeholders URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/english-as-a-medium-instruction-emi-networking-event/ LOCATION:UIT Montpellier-Sète\, 99 Av. d'Occitanie\,\, Montpellier\, Montpellier\, 34090\, France CATEGORIES:Innovation,Inter-Institutional Working Groups,Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260520 DTSTAMP:20260605T185953 CREATED:20260323T092704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T081313Z UID:10000143-1779062400-1779235199@charm-eu.eu SUMMARY:WP6 Meeting - EXTENSION AND FINE-TUNING OF THE CHARM-EU MOBILITY SCHEME DESCRIPTION: URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/wp6-meeting-extension-and-fine-tuning-of-the-charm-eu-mobility-scheme/ LOCATION:Richter University Libraries\, Espace Richter 60\, 1 Rue des États Généraux\, Montpellier\, Montpellier\, 34000\, France END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260520 DTSTAMP:20260605T185953 CREATED:20260323T092956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T081313Z UID:10000144-1779062400-1779235199@charm-eu.eu SUMMARY:WP8 Meeting - CHARM-EU IT TOOLS: COURSE PORTFOLIO SYSTEM\, DIGITAL IDENTITY\, VLE IMPLEMENTATION DESCRIPTION: URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/wp8-meeting-charm-eu-it-tools-course-portfolio-system-digital-identity-vle-implementation/ LOCATION:Triolet Campus\, Campus Triolet\, Pl. Eugène Bataillon\, Montpellier\, Montpellier\, 34090\, France CATEGORIES:CHARM event,Innovation,Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260520 DTSTAMP:20260605T185953 CREATED:20260323T100655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T081313Z UID:10000145-1779062400-1779235199@charm-eu.eu SUMMARY:WP17 Meeting - Communication & Dissemination: Engaging the Campus: actions to a more connected CHARM-EU Community DESCRIPTION:An intensive two-day collaborative workshop designed for CHARM-EU Communication Managers to move beyond information sharing toward deep community integration. Participants will co-create three concrete actions to strengthen the bond between the Alliance and its students and staff. By focusing on participation and dialogue\, this session aims to foster a shared sense of ownership and ensure the long-term sustainability of CHARM-EU across all partner campuses. \n\nTuesday 21st April | ONLINE | 13:30 – 15:30 \n\nOnline session to brainstorm about the actions that will be prepared at the onsite meeting in May. \n\n\nMonday 18th May 2026 \n\n9:00 Welcome \n9:30 – 10:30 Revisiting proposed actions from the online session on engagement. Voting session and grupos creation. \nCriteria: \n\nFeasibility\nImpact\nTarget\n\n10:30 – 10:45 Morning break \n10:45 – 11:30 Input Student President (To be confirmed) \n11:30 – 12:30 Definition of actions \n12:30 – 13:30 Lunch  \n13:30 – 15:30 Product Backlog \n16:00 Botanical garden \n20:00 Dinner \n\n\nTuesday 19th May 2026 \n\n9:00 Welcome \n9:30 – 10:00 Gallery Walk (presentations of work from yesterday) \n10:00 – 10:45 Sprint backlog / Sprint Planning \n10:45 – 11:00 Morning Break \n11:00 Sprint backlog / Sprint Planning \n12:30 – 13:30 Lunch \n13:30 – 16:00 Working on actions \n16:00 – 16:30 Presentation of the actions \n18:00 Opening ceremony + Cocktail \n\nOnline session to brainstorm about the actions that will be prepared at the onsite meeting in May. \n9:00 Welcome \n9:30 – 10:30 Revisiting proposed actions from the online session on engagement. Voting session and grupos creation. \nCriteria: \n\nFeasibility\nImpact\nTarget\n\n10:30 – 10:45 Morning break \n10:45 – 11:30 Input Student President (To be confirmed) \n11:30 – 12:30 Definition of actions \n12:30 – 13:30 Lunch  \n13:30 – 15:30 Product Backlog \n16:00 Botanical garden \n20:00 Dinner \n9:00 Welcome \n9:30 – 10:00 Gallery Walk (presentations of work from yesterday) \n10:00 – 10:45 Sprint backlog / Sprint Planning \n10:45 – 11:00 Morning Break \n11:00 Sprint backlog / Sprint Planning \n12:30 – 13:30 Lunch \n13:30 – 16:00 Working on actions \n16:00 – 16:30 Presentation of the actions \n18:00 Opening ceremony + Cocktail URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/engaging-the-campus-3-actions-to-a-more-connected-charm-eu-community/ LOCATION:Richter University Libraries\, Espace Richter 60\, 1 Rue des États Généraux\, Montpellier\, Montpellier\, 34000\, France CATEGORIES:CHARM event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260521 DTSTAMP:20260605T185953 CREATED:20260316T085005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T081313Z UID:10000139-1779062400-1779321599@charm-eu.eu SUMMARY:CHARM-EU Networking Days: Challenges and Opportunities of GenAI in Teacher Education: Building European Practices DESCRIPTION:This 2.5-day seminar brings together teacher educators from across Europe to explore the pedagogical and ethical implications of Generative AI in teacher education.  \nThrough hands-on workshops\, participants will collaborate\, reflect\, and co-construct guidelines and resources that can inform the training of future teachers across different educational contexts. \nPARTICIPANTS: Teachers\, researchers\, and educators from European Faculties of Education \nPROGRAMME\n\nPre-Seminar Online Kickoff (May 6 2026\, 14-16 CET) \n\nFormat: 2-hour virtual session \nTopic: welcome and sharing practices\, thematic group formation \n\nIntroduce participants and share GenAI-related experiences\n\n\nMap current challenges\, opportunities\, and institutional expectations\n\n\nSelect thematic focus areas for collaborative work\n\nAgenda: \n\nWelcome & Introductions – 10 min.\nIcebreaker – 10 min\nTopic presentation – World café format with interactive board – 1h 20 min\nSharing Practices & Challenge\, expectations toward different topics\nLesson Planning & Materials development\nTeaching teachers how to create lesson plans and materials with AI\nAI in Learning Activities\nDriving teachers to implement AI in their classes through AI-integrated learning activities\nAssessment\nEducating teachers to incorporate AI in formative and summative assessment\nPlenary wrap up – 20 min\n\nNote: Ethical considerations (bias\, transparency\, data privacy\, teacher agency) will be addressed transversally across all thematic groups.  \n\n\nDay 1 (May 18): Understanding AI and Framing Ethical Responsibilities \n\n14.00 – 17.00 (Hybrid is possible) \n14:00 – 14:15 Welcome and Opening \nFaculty of Education Dean Agnes Perrin Doucey\nAI for teaching and learning VP David Cassagne \n14:15 – 14:45 Speed dating activity\n14:45 – 15:30 Facilitated Input – 45 minutes\nGenAI Impact on teaching and learning practices and comparison of universities’ approaches \nby David Cassagne AI vice president in charge of teaching and learning and Nancy Rodriguez \nCoffee Break \n15:30 – 17: 00 Parallel sessions \n\nInteractive workshop: Landscape of AI and prompting practice\nHands-on practice with diverse AI (e.g. ChatGPT\, Copilot and other). Linked with the 3 focus areas\nFacilitated by Yuanfei Huang (+ 1 person from DSIN)\n\n\nEthical considerations in AI integration\nExploring bias\, transparency\, data privacy\, dependency\, and deprofessionalization. Linked with the three focus area.\nAdvanced workshop: future thinking exercise >> how will it be in 2040?\nFacilitated by Annet van der Riet\n\n\n\nDay 2 (May 19): Understanding different perspectives and integrate the student voice \n\n9:00 -12.30: \nFacilitated Input – 45 min\n“Supporting Literary Writing with GenAI: A Study of the Transposition of Informal Uses into Literature Classes in Secondary Schools\, University\, and Teacher Education”\nSpeaker: Sandrine Bazile\, University of Montpellier \nSTEP 1: Group Work by Focus Area \nShare examples related to the input of the lecture. \n\nLesson Planning & Materials development – facilitator David Durant\nAI in Learning Activities – facilitator Vanessa Vigano\nAssessment – facilitator Annet van der Riet\n\nSTEP 2: Let’s co-create! \nDos and donts and advice \n\nLesson Planning & Materials development – facilitator David Durant\nAI in Learning Activities – facilitator Vanessa Vigano\nAssessment – facilitator Annet van der Riet\n\nPlenary wrap up (max. 30 min) \n Lunch – 12.30 to 13.30  \n13.30 – 16.30: \nFacilitated Input – 45 min: \n“The Uses of AI by Students and How It Affects Learning Processes”  Speaker: Aurélie Bourdais\, University of Montpellier \nSTEP 3: Student Voice Panel\, Local students share their perspectives on AI in their future teaching practice. Integrating student perspectives in what was co-created in the different focus areas: \n\nLesson Planning & Materials development – facilitator David Durant\nAI in Learning Activities – facilitator Vanessa Vigano\nAssessment – facilitator Annet van der Riet\n\nPlenary wrap up (max. 30 min) \n\n\nDay 3 (May 20): Building Towards Shared Guidelines for Teacher Education \n\n9:00 – 12:00 \nInput Session: “Training Future Teachers on AI: The Bergen Example” \nSpeaker: Kenan Dikilitas\, University of Bergen\nA practical case study of integrating AI literacy into teacher training \n9:00–9:45 Kenan presents the Bergen experiences and the different approaches to using AI. \n9:45–10:00 STEP 4 Integrate AI in your pedagogical practice \nIndividual review of your own pedagogical scenario – facilitaed by Yuanfei HUANG \n10:00–11:00 (Facilitated by Fei and Kenan)\nGroup work: form groups based on shared interests. Each group (3 people + 1 AI agent) will design three main components: \n\nLesson planning & materials development (ex. Guidelines for students)\n\n\nUse of AI in learning activities\n\n\nAssessment strategies when using AI in pedagogical activities\n\n11:00–11:45\nSharing of group designs and discussion of questions. \n11:45–12:00\nWrap-up. (Vanessa\, Annet and David can share their comments) \nFinishing co-creation of day 2 OR Creating Guidelines: how to train people on AI in relation to: \n\nLesson Planning & Materials development – facilitator David Durant\n\n\nAI in Learning Activities – facilitator Vanessa Vigano\n\n\nAssessment – facilitator Annet van der Riet\n\n12:30 – 13:30 Lunch \n13:30 – 14:30 \n\nGallery Walk & Group Feedback 1h\n\n\nNext Steps Planning 15 min (David Durant)\n\n\nClosing Session & Farewell 15 min (David Durant)\n\n\nFormat: 2-hour virtual session \nTopic: welcome and sharing practices\, thematic group formation \n\nIntroduce participants and share GenAI-related experiences\n\n\nMap current challenges\, opportunities\, and institutional expectations\n\n\nSelect thematic focus areas for collaborative work\n\nAgenda: \n\nWelcome & Introductions – 10 min.\nIcebreaker – 10 min\nTopic presentation – World café format with interactive board – 1h 20 min\nSharing Practices & Challenge\, expectations toward different topics\nLesson Planning & Materials development\nTeaching teachers how to create lesson plans and materials with AI\nAI in Learning Activities\nDriving teachers to implement AI in their classes through AI-integrated learning activities\nAssessment\nEducating teachers to incorporate AI in formative and summative assessment\nPlenary wrap up – 20 min\n\nNote: Ethical considerations (bias\, transparency\, data privacy\, teacher agency) will be addressed transversally across all thematic groups.  \n14.00 – 17.00 (Hybrid is possible) \n14:00 – 14:15 Welcome and Opening \nFaculty of Education Dean Agnes Perrin Doucey\nAI for teaching and learning VP David Cassagne \n14:15 – 14:45 Speed dating activity\n14:45 – 15:30 Facilitated Input – 45 minutes\nGenAI Impact on teaching and learning practices and comparison of universities’ approaches \nby David Cassagne AI vice president in charge of teaching and learning and Nancy Rodriguez \nCoffee Break \n15:30 – 17: 00 Parallel sessions \n\nInteractive workshop: Landscape of AI and prompting practice\nHands-on practice with diverse AI (e.g. ChatGPT\, Copilot and other). Linked with the 3 focus areas\nFacilitated by Yuanfei Huang (+ 1 person from DSIN)\n\n\nEthical considerations in AI integration\nExploring bias\, transparency\, data privacy\, dependency\, and deprofessionalization. Linked with the three focus area.\nAdvanced workshop: future thinking exercise >> how will it be in 2040?\nFacilitated by Annet van der Riet\n\n9:00 -12.30: \nFacilitated Input – 45 min\n“Supporting Literary Writing with GenAI: A Study of the Transposition of Informal Uses into Literature Classes in Secondary Schools\, University\, and Teacher Education”\nSpeaker: Sandrine Bazile\, University of Montpellier \nSTEP 1: Group Work by Focus Area \nShare examples related to the input of the lecture. \n\nLesson Planning & Materials development – facilitator David Durant\nAI in Learning Activities – facilitator Vanessa Vigano\nAssessment – facilitator Annet van der Riet\n\nSTEP 2: Let’s co-create! \nDos and donts and advice \n\nLesson Planning & Materials development – facilitator David Durant\nAI in Learning Activities – facilitator Vanessa Vigano\nAssessment – facilitator Annet van der Riet\n\nPlenary wrap up (max. 30 min) \n Lunch – 12.30 to 13.30  \n13.30 – 16.30: \nFacilitated Input – 45 min: \n“The Uses of AI by Students and How It Affects Learning Processes”  Speaker: Aurélie Bourdais\, University of Montpellier \nSTEP 3: Student Voice Panel\, Local students share their perspectives on AI in their future teaching practice. Integrating student perspectives in what was co-created in the different focus areas: \n\nLesson Planning & Materials development – facilitator David Durant\nAI in Learning Activities – facilitator Vanessa Vigano\nAssessment – facilitator Annet van der Riet\n\nPlenary wrap up (max. 30 min) \n9:00 – 12:00 \nInput Session: “Training Future Teachers on AI: The Bergen Example” \nSpeaker: Kenan Dikilitas\, University of Bergen\nA practical case study of integrating AI literacy into teacher training \n9:00–9:45 Kenan presents the Bergen experiences and the different approaches to using AI. \n9:45–10:00 STEP 4 Integrate AI in your pedagogical practice \nIndividual review of your own pedagogical scenario – facilitaed by Yuanfei HUANG \n10:00–11:00 (Facilitated by Fei and Kenan)\nGroup work: form groups based on shared interests. Each group (3 people + 1 AI agent) will design three main components: \n\nLesson planning & materials development (ex. Guidelines for students)\n\n\nUse of AI in learning activities\n\n\nAssessment strategies when using AI in pedagogical activities\n\n11:00–11:45\nSharing of group designs and discussion of questions. \n11:45–12:00\nWrap-up. (Vanessa\, Annet and David can share their comments) \nFinishing co-creation of day 2 OR Creating Guidelines: how to train people on AI in relation to: \n\nLesson Planning & Materials development – facilitator David Durant\n\n\nAI in Learning Activities – facilitator Vanessa Vigano\n\n\nAssessment – facilitator Annet van der Riet\n\n12:30 – 13:30 Lunch \n13:30 – 14:30 \n\nGallery Walk & Group Feedback 1h\n\n\nNext Steps Planning 15 min (David Durant)\n\n\nClosing Session & Farewell 15 min (David Durant) URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/challenges-and-opportunities-of-genai-in-teacher-education-building-european-practices/ LOCATION:University of Montpellier – Faculty of Education\, 2 place Marcel Godechot\, Montpellier\, Montpellier\, 34000\, France CATEGORIES:CHARM event,Innovation,Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260522 DTSTAMP:20260605T185953 CREATED:20260323T091437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T093511Z UID:10000142-1779062400-1779407999@charm-eu.eu SUMMARY:CHARMing Week 2026 DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an exciting week in the heart of the south of France! \nFrom 18 to 21 May 2026\, Montpellier becomes the vibrant hub of the CHARM-EU alliance\, bringing together partners\, educators\, students\, and innovators from across Europe for a rich programme of meetings\, collaborative workshops\, and shared experiences. \nThis CHARMing Week is a unique opportunity to strengthen ties between our nine partner universities\, exchange ideas on the future of European higher education\, and explore the city’s dynamic academic and cultural scene — all in the warm spirit that defines the CHARM-EU community. \nWhether you are joining us for working sessions\, networking moments\, or the convivial evenings we have planned\, we look forward to welcoming you to Montpellier! \nClick on the event list below in order to get more information of a specific event \nInformation for travellers\nThis guide provides essential information on travel arrangements\, local venues\, and activities to help you enjoy your stay. \n \n Check out all the information about Montpellier\n \nEvents URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/charming-week-2026/ LOCATION:Montpellier\, Montpellier\, France CATEGORIES:CHARM event,Governance,Inter-Institutional Working Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260519 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260520 DTSTAMP:20260605T185953 CREATED:20260420T073811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T074211Z UID:10000152-1779148800-1779235199@charm-eu.eu SUMMARY:Scientific Conference for the Creation of Sustainable Social Scenarios DESCRIPTION:The UB Sustainable hub invites you to participate in this interdisciplinary meeting space to visualize and design the future through collaborative research. It is aimed at members of the UB SG Hub\, as well as PDI and PhD candidates interested in the challenges of building a sustainable future. The event will allow for the integration of cross-cutting visions of knowledge and research to define realistic sustainability scenarios. Register to share your expertise and participate in defining the future strategic pillars\, contributing directly to the creation of social scenarios that make sustainability on planet Earth possible. \nThe event will feature international keynote speakers: \n\nPep Canadell (CSIRO\, Global Carbon Project)\nMaria Luisa Lima (ISCTE-Lisbon University Institute)\nAlbert Tarancón (IREC – Energy Research Institute of Catalonia)\n\nParticipatory Workshop Session \nThe heart of the day will take place in the afternoon\, with a group workshop session that will be key to defining future strategic axes. This co-creation space will allow for the implementation of debated ideas and direct participation in shaping social scenarios that make sustainability on planet Earth possible. \nCall for Presentations \nWe are also opening a call for oral presentations for researchers who wish to share projects\, data or proposals that contribute to the creation of feasible scenarios. The deadline for submissions is 6 May. \n  \nThis initiative is driven by the Sustainability Hub in collaboration with the POLIS Research Center (Art\, City\, Sustainability)\, the research institutes in Biomedicine (IBUB)\, Education (IRE)\, Nutrition and Food Health (INSA)\, Complex Systems (UBICS)\, Biodiversity (IRBio)\, and Applied Economics (IREA)\, as well as the TransJus Institute and the Barcelona Economics Analysis Team (BEAT). \n  \n \n Detailed information is available on the UB event page. URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/scientific-conference-for-the-creation-of-sustainable-social-scenarios/ LOCATION:Edifici Històric\, Universitat de Barcelona\, Pl. de la Universitat\, L'Eixample\, Barcelona\, Catalunya\, 08007\, Spain CATEGORIES:Sustainability END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260519 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260520 DTSTAMP:20260605T185953 CREATED:20260423T104049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T104801Z UID:10000155-1779148800-1779235199@charm-eu.eu SUMMARY:Scientific Conference for the Creation of Sustainable Social Scenarios DESCRIPTION:We invite you to participate in this interdisciplinary meeting space to visualise and design the future through collaborative research. This conference\, aimed at members of the UB Hub in Global Sustainability\, as well as Teaching and research staff and doctoral students interested in the challenges of building a sustainable future\, will allow the integration of transversal visions of knowledge to define realistic sustainability scenarios. \nThe event will feature the participation of internationally renowned speakers (keynote speakers): \n\n\nPep Canadell (CSIRO\, Global Carbon Project) \n\n\nMaria Luisa Lima (ISCTE-Instituto Universitari de Lisboa) \n\n\nAlbert Tarancón (IREC – Institut de Recerca en Energia de Catalunya) \n\n\nParticipatory work session\nThe heart of the day will take place in the afternoon\, with a group work session that will be key to defining the strategic axes for the future. This co-creation space will allow the integration of debated ideas and direct participation in the configuration of social scenarios that make sustainability possible on planet Earth. \nCall for Presentations\nWe also open a call for oral presentations aimed at researchers who want to share projects\, data or proposals that contribute to the creation of feasible scenarios. Deadline for submissions is 6 May. \n \n Particpate in the call!\n \nRegister through the link to share your expertise\, discuss with the UB community and actively collaborate in the design of new sustainability scenarios. \nLocation: Aula Magna Historic BuildingOrganised by: Hub in Global Sustainability with the collaboration of the POLIS centre\, as well as the research institutes IBUB\, IRE\, INSA\, UBICS\, IRBio\, IREA\, TransJus\, and BEAT\, and the Chair of Energy Sustainability-IEB URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/scientific-conference-for-the-creation-of-sustainable-social-scenarios-2/ LOCATION:UB Historic Building Aula Magna END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260520 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260522 DTSTAMP:20260605T185953 CREATED:20260323T104032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T081313Z UID:10000146-1779235200-1779407999@charm-eu.eu SUMMARY:Sprint 7 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/sprint-7/ LOCATION:Richter University Libraries\, Espace Richter 60\, 1 Rue des États Généraux\, Montpellier\, Montpellier\, 34000\, France END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260521 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260522 DTSTAMP:20260605T185953 CREATED:20260323T105732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T081313Z UID:10000147-1779321600-1779407999@charm-eu.eu SUMMARY:Manager's meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/managers-meeting/ LOCATION:Richter University Libraries\, Espace Richter 60\, 1 Rue des États Généraux\, Montpellier\, Montpellier\, 34000\, France END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260529 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260530 DTSTAMP:20260605T185954 CREATED:20260423T093316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T093431Z UID:10000153-1780012800-1780099199@charm-eu.eu SUMMARY:CIVICA Conference on Innovation in Higher Education DESCRIPTION:This event is organised by CIVICA\, The European University of Social Sciences\, not CHARM-EU. You can find more information on their website here. \nJoin the CIVICA Conference on Innovation in Higher Education in Bucharest\nOn 29 May 2026\, CIVICA—The European University of Social Sciences—invites academics\, students\, policymakers\, and industry leaders to the National University of Political Studies and Public Administration (SNSPA) in Bucharest for a milestone conference dedicated to the future of teaching and learning. \nAs the landscape of higher education evolves\, CIVICA remains at the forefront of the “European university of the future.” This one-day event is a unique platform for cross-border collaboration\, focusing on the innovative formats that are redefining how we study\, teach\, and apply the social sciences today. \nAn Open Forum for Global Stakeholders\nInnovation thrives on diversity of thought. We are opening our doors to a broad spectrum of voices to ensure a holistic approach to the future of learning. We invite: \n\nAcademics & Higher Education Experts to debate pedagogical shifts.\nStudents & Early-Stage Researchers to share their vision for the future of training.\nBusiness Leaders & Civil Society to bridge the gap between degrees and the labor market.\nNational & EU Policymakers to explore the regulatory frameworks of modern education.\n\nOn the Agenda: Redefining the Classroom\nThe social sciences are uniquely positioned to address contemporary global challenges. Our sessions will dive deep into the practical tools that are making education more accessible and impactful: \n\nMicro-credentials: Implementing flexible\, lifelong learning paths that adapt to professional needs.\nJoint Training Programmes: Creating seamless educational experiences that span borders and sectors.\nTransnational Collaboration: Strengthening the link between research\, innovation\, and civic engagement.\n\nJoin the Conference in Bucharest or Online\nTo facilitate a truly international dialogue\, the conference will be held in a hybrid format\, allowing for meaningful interaction both on-site in Bucharest and via our digital platform. \n➡️ More information➡️ Registration link (open until 30 April) \nAny questions: please contact Gabriel Vîiu URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/civica-conference-on-innovation-in-higher-education/ LOCATION:Montpellier END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260601T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260601T140000 DTSTAMP:20260605T185954 CREATED:20260520T103912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T112507Z UID:10000162-1780318800-1780322400@charm-eu.eu SUMMARY:CHARM ON #7: Reimagining the Classroom: Hybrid Teaching in International Higher Education DESCRIPTION:How can universities create meaningful learning experiences when students and teachers are no longer confined to a single classroom or location? \nThis CHARM ON session focuses on Hybrid Teaching and examines how higher education is adapting to increasingly connected and flexible forms of learning. Bringing together perspectives from across the CHARM-EU community\, the discussion will explore how hybrid formats can support interaction\, participation\, and international exchange between learners and educators in both physical and digital spaces. Rather than treating hybrid teaching purely as a technological question\, the session asks what kinds of pedagogy\, communication\, and learning environments are needed to make these formats engaging\, inclusive\, and sustainable in the long term. \n  Date: Monday\, 1 June  Time: 13:00–14:00 CET Format: Online panel discussion with Q&A \nJoin CHARM ON #7 here\nPlease notice your: Privacy notice! \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. 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. \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. \nJoin CHARM ON #7 here\n \n Cengiz Hakan AYDIN\n \n \n Clémentine COLOMER(UM)\n \n \n Robert GRAY(UiB)\n \n \n Nataliia LAZEBNA(JMU)\n \nCengiz Hakan AYDIN\, PhD\, has offered courses in the fields of open and distance learning\, educational communications and technology\, and designing learning processes\, experiences\, media. After having served as an instructional designer\, department chair\, director and dean in Anadolu University\, Dr. AYDIN joined Ozyegin University as the Director of the Office of learning and Teaching Enhancement (OLTE) in 2024.  \nDr. AYDIN’s research interests focus on a range of topics\, such as innovative and flexible learning processes\, environments in higher education and corporate settings\, design and development of learning environments\, integration of new technologies (AI\, VR\, AR\, MR\, etc.) into educational and training\, Open Educational Resources (OERs)\, Open Educational Practices (OEPs)\, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)\, micro-credentials\, and current trends in higher education and corporate education.  \nDr. AYDIN has been serving as a board member of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) and a member of the Centre for Distance Education Research (COER). He is also on the editorial boards the OpenPraxis and the Journal of Open\, Distance\, and Digital Education (JODDE). \n \nClémentine Colomer\, PhD\, works as Teaching Assistant and Educationalist at Montpellier University. She’s been following the Global Challenges for Sustainability Master Programme for 4 years\, during which she helped teachers and students alike to adapt to innovative hybrid educational practices. \n \nRobert Gray is Professor of University Pedagogy and leader of the TeLEd research group at the University of Bergen in Bergen\, Norway. He holds a Ph.D. in Instructional Technology from the University of Alabama and has over twenty-five years of experience in university pedagogy\, particularly in regard to online learning and other uses of technology in the teaching and learning process. His research interests include teaching and learning in higher education\, how technology impacts assessment practices in higher education\, interaction\, and how to define quality in teaching and learning. \n \nNataliia Lazebna’s experience includes TESOL‑focused professional development programmes at the University of Maryland\, Baltimore County (online)\, as well as collaborative OPEN initiatives with colleagues across the United States\, Turkey\, Estonia\, and other countries. Drawing on these international models\, she adapted the educator‑observation worksheets used in Peer Observation in CHARM‑EU\, integrating evidence‑based approaches to reflective teaching\, intercultural pedagogy\, and collaborative course design. \nShe currently serves as Education Manager for the CHARM‑EIGHT Project at the University of Würzburg\, where she contributes to innovative European higher‑education initiatives and supports pedagogical development across partner institutions. Before this role\, she worked as a researcher in the TEFL Department and co‑coordinated the SCIENTIA International programme. Her academic background includes a Habilitation on the linguistic and semiotic analysis of English‑language digital discourse and more than a decade of experience as an Associate Professor in Ukraine. \n \nCengiz Hakan AYDIN\, PhD\, has offered courses in the fields of open and distance learning\, educational communications and technology\, and designing learning processes\, experiences\, media. After having served as an instructional designer\, department chair\, director and dean in Anadolu University\, Dr. AYDIN joined Ozyegin University as the Director of the Office of learning and Teaching Enhancement (OLTE) in 2024.  \nDr. AYDIN’s research interests focus on a range of topics\, such as innovative and flexible learning processes\, environments in higher education and corporate settings\, design and development of learning environments\, integration of new technologies (AI\, VR\, AR\, MR\, etc.) into educational and training\, Open Educational Resources (OERs)\, Open Educational Practices (OEPs)\, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)\, micro-credentials\, and current trends in higher education and corporate education.  \nDr. AYDIN has been serving as a board member of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) and a member of the Centre for Distance Education Research (COER). He is also on the editorial boards the OpenPraxis and the Journal of Open\, Distance\, and Digital Education (JODDE). \n \nClémentine Colomer\, PhD\, works as Teaching Assistant and Educationalist at Montpellier University. She’s been following the Global Challenges for Sustainability Master Programme for 4 years\, during which she helped teachers and students alike to adapt to innovative hybrid educational practices. \n \nRobert Gray is Professor of University Pedagogy and leader of the TeLEd research group at the University of Bergen in Bergen\, Norway. He holds a Ph.D. in Instructional Technology from the University of Alabama and has over twenty-five years of experience in university pedagogy\, particularly in regard to online learning and other uses of technology in the teaching and learning process. His research interests include teaching and learning in higher education\, how technology impacts assessment practices in higher education\, interaction\, and how to define quality in teaching and learning. \n \nNataliia Lazebna’s experience includes TESOL‑focused professional development programmes at the University of Maryland\, Baltimore County (online)\, as well as collaborative OPEN initiatives with colleagues across the United States\, Turkey\, Estonia\, and other countries. Drawing on these international models\, she adapted the educator‑observation worksheets used in Peer Observation in CHARM‑EU\, integrating evidence‑based approaches to reflective teaching\, intercultural pedagogy\, and collaborative course design. \nShe currently serves as Education Manager for the CHARM‑EIGHT Project at the University of Würzburg\, where she contributes to innovative European higher‑education initiatives and supports pedagogical development across partner institutions. Before this role\, she worked as a researcher in the TEFL Department and co‑coordinated the SCIENTIA International programme. Her academic background includes a Habilitation on the linguistic and semiotic analysis of English‑language digital discourse and more than a decade of experience as an Associate Professor in Ukraine. URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/charm-on-7-reimagining-the-classroom-hybrid-teaching-in-international-higher-education/ LOCATION:Montpellier CATEGORIES:CHARM event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260609T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260609T203000 DTSTAMP:20260605T185954 CREATED:20260529T125403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T133050Z UID:10000163-1781029800-1781037000@charm-eu.eu SUMMARY:Democracy under threat: a Transatlantic Perspective DESCRIPTION:Lecture by Prof. Daniel Ziblatt\, Ph.D. (Harvard University and WZB Berlin) \n📅 9th June\, 6:30 PM CEST \nThe lecture will be held in English.Introduction by Prof. Dr Sonja Grimm\, Chair of International Relations and European Studies \nAt this crucial moment for the U.S. and Europe\, Daniel Ziblatt shares insights on the current state of democracy in Europe and the United States\, democratic backsliding\, and possible ways forward and lessons to be learned from across the Atlantic. \nLecture by Prof. Daniel Ziblatt\, Ph.D. \nDaniel Ziblatt is Eaton Professor of Government at Harvard University and has been Director of the Transformations of Democracy Department since October 2020. His co-authored book with Steven Levitsky\, the New York Times bestseller “How Democracies Die” (Crown\, 2018; “Wie Demokratien sterben”\, DVA\, 2018)\, has been translated into over thirty languages. And his book “Conservative Parties and the Birth of Democracy” (Cambridge University Press\, 2017)\, an account of the historical democratisation of Europe\, was awarded the American Political Science Association’s 2018 Woodrow Wilson Prize for the best book on governments and international relations\, as well as three other prizes\, including the American Sociological Association’s 2018 Barrington Moore Award for the best book in comparative historical sociology. His book “Tyranny of the Minority” was published in autumn 2023. He was awarded the 2019 Berlin Prize of the American Academy in Berlin and was Karl W. Deutsch Visiting Professor at the WZB. In 2023\, he was elected a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. \n \n More information URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/democracy-under-threat-a-transatlantic-perspective/ LOCATION:Montpellier END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260616 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTSTAMP:20260605T185954 CREATED:20260304T124114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T104819Z UID:10000133-1781568000-1781827199@charm-eu.eu SUMMARY:EU Values at the Core of Integration\, Education\, and Innovation DESCRIPTION:This event is organised by EUniverse\, not CHARM-EU. You can find more information on their website here. \nWe are delighted to invite you to the conference “EU Values at the Core of Integration\, Education\, and Innovation”\, taking place in Granada (Spain) on 16  – 18 June 2026. \n Location: Granada\, Spain\n Dates: 16–18 June 2026\n Format: Hybrid (onsite participation strongly encouraged) \n Register here \n\nFinal Conference Agenda\n \nThis landmark event marks the culmination of the EUniverse project\, co-funded by the European Union under the Erasmus+ Programme. Over the past years\, EUniverse has worked to strengthen student mobility and integration by embedding civic engagement\, learning and structural transformation tools within Higher Education Institutions across Europe. \nWhether you are involved in internationalisation\, student mobility\, inclusion\, governance\, or civic engagement – or are simply interested in how European values shape higher education – we warmly encourage you to join us. The conference will bring together higher education leaders\, academics\, professional staff\, policy experts\, students\, and international partners to exchange experiences and reflect on the future of integration and cooperation in Europe. \n\nCall for contributions\n \nTogether\, we will explore how EU values are translated into everyday practice through international mobility\, inclusion strategies\, civic engagement\, and cross-border cooperation\, through inspiring keynote contributions\, practice-based insights from European universities & interactive discussions\, student Initiatives\, and exchange of experiences. URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/eu-values-at-the-core-of-integration-education-and-innovation/ LOCATION:Montpellier CATEGORIES:Innovation,Learning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260626 DTSTAMP:20260605T185954 CREATED:20260605T080247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T083351Z UID:10000164-1782086400-1782431999@charm-eu.eu SUMMARY:CHARM-EU Hackthon 2026 DESCRIPTION:For the CHARM-EU Master’s programme Global Challenges for Sustainability we organise an annual hackathon. The broad aims of this hackathon for teaching staff are: professional development and onboarding for (new) teaching staff\, networking and team building between teaching staff of the various partner universities of the alliance\, curriculum design of the MSc programme through educational innovation and improved alignment\, and quality assurance of the MSc programme. \n \nLearning objectives \nAfter the hackathon\, participants are able to: \n\nFinalize the (re)design for their modules in the MSc programme\, based on the latest student evaluations\nImprove the alignment of modules in the MSc programme\nOnboard new teaching staff into the MSc programme and their modules\nImplement elements of blended learning into their modules\, using the new ELTE Moodle environment.\nDiscuss good practices of pedagogy in the hybrid classroom\n\nExpected impact \n\nNetworking with international teaching staff in the MSc programme\nAlignment of phases and modules in the MSc programme\nImproved skills in curriculum design\nExchange of best practices in hybrid teaching\, improving the pedagogical expertise and skills on this topic\nImproved knowledge and skills in CHARM-EU educational principles URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/charm-eu-hackthon-2026/ LOCATION:Utrecht University\, CHARM-EU\, Utrecht University\, Utrecht\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:CHARM event,Learning,Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260624 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260626 DTSTAMP:20260605T185954 CREATED:20260508T135835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T140238Z UID:10000159-1782259200-1782431999@charm-eu.eu SUMMARY:Staff Training for CHARM-EU Outgoing Coordinators DESCRIPTION:The team of the CHARM-EU work package “Mobility” invites you to participate in a 2-day staff training for Outgoing Coordinators or Student Advisors for Erasmus mobility. The aim of this staff training is to increase the knowledge about our partner institutions in the alliance and their offers for our students\, to provide you with more insights for your daily advising tasks. \nWe will focus on staff from the central international offices and staff from the faculties to ensure that you will meet your peers. We will exchange know-how about the current Erasmus regulations and share best practices on processing\, developing and increasing exchange. \nThe staff training will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday\, June 24 – 25\, 2026 at the University of Würzburg\, Germany. For anyone who is able to arrive a little early on June 23\, we warmly invite you to join our annual International Evening and visit the booths showcasing our international programs. A major highlight featuring great dancing\, music\, and delicious food. You’re welcome to stop by the International Office booth to meet their colleagues or visit the CHARM EU booth to advise interested students on studying abroad at your university. Please let us know if you’ll be attending theInternational Evening. \nPlease refer to your International Office for the funding of your stay through Erasmus STT. The closest airport to Würzburg are Frankfurt Airport or Nürnberg Airport (ca. 1\,5 hours by fast train ICE). \nMore practical information will be sent after we receive your registration. But don’t hesitate to get in touch in advance\, should you have any questions. \nWe are looking forward to welcoming you to the University of Würzburg! \n \n Download the full programme\n \nAGENDA\n\n\n ARRIVAL DAY 23.06.2026\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nTime \n\n\nTopic \n\n\nBuilding / Room \n\n\n\n\n20.00 \n\n\nEnjoy the annual JMU International Evening \n  \nOptional: join our CHARM EU booth and speaks with our students \n\n\nHubland South Sports Centre Am Hubland\, 97074 Würzburg \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n FIRST DAY 24.06.2026\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nTime \n\n\nTopic \n\n\nBuilding / Room \n\n\n\n\n9.00 \n\n\nArrival \n\n\nRoom: 01.028\, Building 70\, \nCampus Hubland South \n\n\n\n\n9.15 \n\n\nWelcome by JMU \nGetting to know each other (Ice Breaker Games) \nWelcome by CHARM EU Work Package 6 leads \n\n\nRoom: 01.028\, Building 70\, Campus Hubland South \n\n\n\n\n11.00 \n\n\nHubland Campus Tour \nMeet our International Office C CHARM EU Team \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n12.30 \n\n\nLunch Break \n\n\nRoom: 01.028\, Building 70\, \nCampus Hubland South \n\n\n\n\n13.30 \n\n\nPoster Sessions \n\n\nRoom: 01.028\, Building 70\, \nCampus Hubland South \n\n\n\n\n15.30 \n\n\nCoffee Break \n\n\nRoom: 01.028\, Building 70\, \nCampus Hubland South \n\n\n\n\n17.00 \n\n\nWrap Up / Discussion on open topics \n\n\nRoom: 01.028\, Building 70\, \nCampus Hubland South \n\n\n\n\n19:00 \n\n\nDinner \n\n\nRestaurant Jahnterasse \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n SECOND DAY 25.06.2026\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nTime \n\n\nTopic \n\n\nBuilding / Room \n\n\n\n\n08.45 \n\n\nArrival \n\n\nRoom: 2.013\, Building Z6\, \nCampus Hubland North \n\n\n\n\n09.00 \n\n\nDigitalization in the Erasmus Daily Routine Tools such as Erasmus Dashboard\, OLA\, Mobility Tool+ – experience exchange among participants. \n\n\nRoom: 2.013\, Building Z6\, Campus Hubland North \n\n\n\n\n10.00 \n\n\nSustainability s Inclusion in the Erasmus Program \nStrategies for green travel\, supporting \nunderrepresented groups. \n\n\nRoom: 2.013\, Building Z6\, Campus Hubland North \n\n\n\n\n12:00 \n\n\nLunch Break \n\n\nCanteen \n\n\n\n\n13:00 \n\n\nWorldcafé: Looking ahead – How to improve \nour cooperation \n\n\nRoom: 2.013\, Building Z6\, \nCampus Hubland North \n\n\n\n\n15:00 \n\n\nWrap up \n\n\nRoom: 2.013\, Building Z6\, \nCampus Hubland North \n\n\n\n\n15.40 \n\n\nPlanning of Follow-Up Meeting \n\n\nRoom: 2.013\, Building Z6\, \nCampus Hubland North \n\n\n\n\n16:15 \n\n\nFarewell \n\n\nRoom: 2.013\, Building Z6\, \nCampus Hubland North \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime \n\n\nTopic \n\n\nBuilding / Room \n\n\n\n\n20.00 \n\n\nEnjoy the annual JMU International Evening \n  \nOptional: join our CHARM EU booth and speaks with our students \n\n\nHubland South Sports Centre Am Hubland\, 97074 Würzburg \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime \n\n\nTopic \n\n\nBuilding / Room \n\n\n\n\n9.00 \n\n\nArrival \n\n\nRoom: 01.028\, Building 70\, \nCampus Hubland South \n\n\n\n\n9.15 \n\n\nWelcome by JMU \nGetting to know each other (Ice Breaker Games) \nWelcome by CHARM EU Work Package 6 leads \n\n\nRoom: 01.028\, Building 70\, Campus Hubland South \n\n\n\n\n11.00 \n\n\nHubland Campus Tour \nMeet our International Office C CHARM EU Team \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n12.30 \n\n\nLunch Break \n\n\nRoom: 01.028\, Building 70\, \nCampus Hubland South \n\n\n\n\n13.30 \n\n\nPoster Sessions \n\n\nRoom: 01.028\, Building 70\, \nCampus Hubland South \n\n\n\n\n15.30 \n\n\nCoffee Break \n\n\nRoom: 01.028\, Building 70\, \nCampus Hubland South \n\n\n\n\n17.00 \n\n\nWrap Up / Discussion on open topics \n\n\nRoom: 01.028\, Building 70\, \nCampus Hubland South \n\n\n\n\n19:00 \n\n\nDinner \n\n\nRestaurant Jahnterasse \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime \n\n\nTopic \n\n\nBuilding / Room \n\n\n\n\n08.45 \n\n\nArrival \n\n\nRoom: 2.013\, Building Z6\, \nCampus Hubland North \n\n\n\n\n09.00 \n\n\nDigitalization in the Erasmus Daily Routine Tools such as Erasmus Dashboard\, OLA\, Mobility Tool+ – experience exchange among participants. \n\n\nRoom: 2.013\, Building Z6\, Campus Hubland North \n\n\n\n\n10.00 \n\n\nSustainability s Inclusion in the Erasmus Program \nStrategies for green travel\, supporting \nunderrepresented groups. \n\n\nRoom: 2.013\, Building Z6\, Campus Hubland North \n\n\n\n\n12:00 \n\n\nLunch Break \n\n\nCanteen \n\n\n\n\n13:00 \n\n\nWorldcafé: Looking ahead – How to improve \nour cooperation \n\n\nRoom: 2.013\, Building Z6\, \nCampus Hubland North \n\n\n\n\n15:00 \n\n\nWrap up \n\n\nRoom: 2.013\, Building Z6\, \nCampus Hubland North \n\n\n\n\n15.40 \n\n\nPlanning of Follow-Up Meeting \n\n\nRoom: 2.013\, Building Z6\, \nCampus Hubland North \n\n\n\n\n16:15 \n\n\nFarewell \n\n\nRoom: 2.013\, Building Z6\, \nCampus Hubland North URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/staff-training-for-charm-eu-outgoing-coordinators/ LOCATION:Würzburg University\, Emil-Fischer-Straße 70\, Gebäude 70\, 97074\, Würzburg\, Germany END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260930 DTSTAMP:20260605T185954 CREATED:20260409T083746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T100928Z UID:10000149-1790553600-1790726399@charm-eu.eu SUMMARY:Cooperation with China: Developing Competences and Structures in European Higher Education DESCRIPTION:28–29 September 2026\n University of Würzburg\, Germany\n \n \n Register Now\n \nScientific cooperation between European universities and partners in the People’s Republic of China continues to play an important role across disciplines. At the same time\, academic collaboration increasingly unfolds within a complex geopolitical and regulatory environment. Universities are expected to navigate evolving policy frameworks\, heightened public scrutiny\, and questions of institutional responsibility\, while safeguarding academic freedom\, research integrity and international openness. \nAgainst this backdrop\, the China Competence Centre of the University of Würzburg and the KoWinChi project (Interacting Competently with China in Science) — a joint programme of the University of Würzburg and FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg\, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research\, Technology and Space — invite participants from across Europe to exchange experiences and reflect together on institutional approaches to cooperation with China. \nOver the past two years\, the KoWinChi project has worked closely with researchers and administrative staff at German universities to strengthen awareness\, institutional sensitivity and informed engagement in academic cooperation with China. With this conference\, we would like to continue the discussion within the broader European context\, creating space for comparative perspectives and shared reflection on institutional approaches\, governance practices\, and academic engagement. \nThe conference will address the following themes: \n\nEuropean messaging towards China: interpretations and impact\nManaging collaboration with China: institutional approaches\nRisk management in academic cooperation with China\nWillkommenskultur: making international students feel welcome\n\n  \nThe first day will feature analytical and practice-oriented panels\, bringing together university leadership\, researchers\, administrators\, and policy actors engaged in European–China academic cooperation. The second day will take the form of interactive workshops aimed at identifying best practices\, governance models\, and potential avenues for future European exchange and collaboration. \nRegistration includes access to this exclusive round of discussions\, as well as nutrition and refreshments throughout the conference. Participation is free of charge. Secure your spot by completing the registration form available here. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to Germany in September 2026! URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/cooperation-with-china-developing-competences-and-structures-in-european-higher-education/ LOCATION:Würzburg University\, Emil-Fischer-Straße 70\, Gebäude 70\, 97074\, Würzburg\, Germany END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261014 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261015 DTSTAMP:20260605T185954 CREATED:20260505T075210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T140431Z UID:10000158-1791936000-1792022399@charm-eu.eu SUMMARY:CHARM-EU Annual Conference 2026 DESCRIPTION:In an era of accelerating geopolitical\, technological\, and environmental crisis\, what is the anchor that prevents our societies from drifting apart? This question lies at the heart of the CHARM-EU Annual Conference 2026. As we face disruptions that test our social fabric\, we recognize that true resilience depends on foundational values—democracy\, trust\, and inclusion. These values underpin resilient societies and enable constructive dialogue and collective action in times of crisis. \nEuropean University Alliances are uniquely positioned to protect these values by serving as long-term\, systemic spaces for democratic learning and practice. By integrating innovative governance\, transdisciplinary research\, and deep engagement with our cities and regions\, we are moving beyond traditional education to build sustainable welfare societies. At the conference\, we will gather to explore how our transnational cooperation can act as a platform for co-creation\, ensuring a resilient future for Europe and beyond. \nSessions will cover topics such as:  \n\nSocial Entrepreneurship\nTransdisciplinarity\nThe role of alliances in times of crises\nDemocratic values in the classroom\nOpen Science\nDemocracy labs\n\nVenue: Astra\, Porthaninkatu 3\, Turku\, Finland in an on-site format \nHow to arrive: https://share.google/Gm1ISsiOAo11s9cMO  \nFormat: On-site with partial live streaming. The morning pannel session will be live streamed on the CHARM-EU YouTube Channel. The rest of the conference is designed to be attended onsite only. \nHost of the CHARM-EU Annual Conference 2026: Åbo Akademi University \n \n Registrations opening soon\n \nPROGRAMME\nFull speaker lineup and detailed session abstracts are currently being finalized. Please check back for updates. \n\n\n Morning Sessions\n \n \n \n8:00 – 9:00 Registration & Coffee \n9:00 – 9:15 Opening by Rector Professor Gunilla Widén \nRector of host university ÅAU\, Professor Gunilla Widén\, welcomes the conference participants.  \n9:15 – 9:45 Universities as democratic actors \nKeynote Speech by ÅAU Professor Kimmo Grönlund \n9:45 – 10:45 From Mobility to Democratic resilience: The Role of European University alliances \nPanel Session \nEuropean University alliances are often framed as vehicles for mobility and institutional cooperation\, yet their potential role in supporting democratic values remains underdeveloped. In a context of growing political fragmentation across Europe\, this panel examines how alliances can move beyond exchange formats such as Erasmus+ and contribute to democratic resilience.  \n10:45 – 11:15 Coffee Break \n11:15 – 11:30 Energizer \n11:30 – 12:15 Design processes and initiatives for promoting sustainability leadership\, civic engagement and inclusive mindset: the REDINEST Impact Labs  \nInteractive Lecture \nGet inspired by the story of a journey that transformed the entrepreneurship education for computer science students into an international level interdisciplinary and impactful initiative: educational methods\, goals\, achievements\, and activities for a student-powered and challenge-based impact lab network for the development of transformative competencies and inclusive mindset. Share your thoughts and ideas on creating cross-subject\, cross-faculty and cross-institutional learning opportunities that form sustainability leadership and civic engagement skills of future changemakers.  \nLecturer: \n\nDr. Barbara Hegyi (ELTE)\n\n  \n12:15 – 12:30 Group Picture \n12:30 – 13:30 Lunch \n\n\n\n Afternoon Sessions\n \n \n \n13:30 – 15:00 Workshops – parallel sessions \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&7\n \nSocial Entrepreneurship: Building Solutions for Resilient Communities  \nHow can we turn academic ideas into tools for societal welfare? This workshop explores the link between innovation and social impact. Participants will work in small groups to “pitch” a solution to a local community challenge\, focusing on how entrepreneurship can support democratic values like equity and inclusion.  \nHow to make your research or teaching methodologies more transdisciplinar? \nMoving from theory to practice\, this session explores how researchers and teachers can adapt their projects/work on a more transdisciplinar way of doing things. \nFrom Inclusion to Resilience: European University Alliances in times of crises  \nIn recent years\, universities and alliances have had to respond to different types of crises: social inequalities\, mental health issues\, migration\, political tensions\, climate-related challenges and increasing mistrust towards institutions.  At the same time\, European University Alliances are becoming long-term cooperation structures with the capacity to connect universities\, local stakeholders and communities across borders.  This workshop would like to explore a simple question: beyond academic cooperation\, how can alliances connect and support people and communities in times of crisis?  The workshop would also be an opportunity to exchange experiences between alliances and reflect collectively on what could realistically be developed together in the future.  \n  \nCHARM-EU Values in the Classroom: Practical Methods    \nHow do we “teach” democracy? This session is for educators and students to share tools for bringing CHARM-EU values into the curriculum. We will explore how to facilitate difficult conversations and ensure that “Challenge-Based Learning” remains rooted in respect and fundamental rights.  \nOpen Science Made Simple: Sharing Knowledge for a Stronger Society  \nOpen Science is often seen as a technical hurdle\, but it is a democratic tool. This workshop provides a “starter kit” for researchers to make their work open and transparent. We will discuss the benefits of sharing data and how it builds public trust in science and democratic institutions.  \nIn the democratic lab: live deliberative experiment \nThe results of this experiment (including an analysis based on the questionnaires) will be presented with the closing remarks in 10-15 minutes. \nChair: \n\nIsak Vento (ÅAU)\n\n15:00 – 15:30 Coffee Break \n15:30 – 16:00 Poster Session \nThe poster session will be a space where members of European University Alliances\, university staff\, students and external stakeholders can exchange ideas and discuss the posters.  \n16:00 – 16:15 Interactive Quiz \nCultural interactive quiz with questions from CHARM-EU universities\, cities\, countries\, traditions\, music\, food\, culture in general\, football\, etc. \n16:15 – 17:00 Closing Remarks \n\n\n\n Evening Programme\n \n \n \n17:15 – 19:00 Cocktail with musical elements \n\n8:00 – 9:00 Registration & Coffee \n9:00 – 9:15 Opening by Rector Professor Gunilla Widén \nRector of host university ÅAU\, Professor Gunilla Widén\, welcomes the conference participants.  \n9:15 – 9:45 Universities as democratic actors \nKeynote Speech by ÅAU Professor Kimmo Grönlund \n9:45 – 10:45 From Mobility to Democratic resilience: The Role of European University alliances \nPanel Session \nEuropean University alliances are often framed as vehicles for mobility and institutional cooperation\, yet their potential role in supporting democratic values remains underdeveloped. In a context of growing political fragmentation across Europe\, this panel examines how alliances can move beyond exchange formats such as Erasmus+ and contribute to democratic resilience.  \n10:45 – 11:15 Coffee Break \n11:15 – 11:30 Energizer \n11:30 – 12:15 Design processes and initiatives for promoting sustainability leadership\, civic engagement and inclusive mindset: the REDINEST Impact Labs  \nInteractive Lecture \nGet inspired by the story of a journey that transformed the entrepreneurship education for computer science students into an international level interdisciplinary and impactful initiative: educational methods\, goals\, achievements\, and activities for a student-powered and challenge-based impact lab network for the development of transformative competencies and inclusive mindset. Share your thoughts and ideas on creating cross-subject\, cross-faculty and cross-institutional learning opportunities that form sustainability leadership and civic engagement skills of future changemakers.  \nLecturer: \n\nDr. Barbara Hegyi (ELTE)\n\n  \n12:15 – 12:30 Group Picture \n12:30 – 13:30 Lunch \n13:30 – 15:00 Workshops – parallel sessions \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&7\n \nSocial Entrepreneurship: Building Solutions for Resilient Communities  \nHow can we turn academic ideas into tools for societal welfare? This workshop explores the link between innovation and social impact. Participants will work in small groups to “pitch” a solution to a local community challenge\, focusing on how entrepreneurship can support democratic values like equity and inclusion.  \nHow to make your research or teaching methodologies more transdisciplinar? \nMoving from theory to practice\, this session explores how researchers and teachers can adapt their projects/work on a more transdisciplinar way of doing things. \nFrom Inclusion to Resilience: European University Alliances in times of crises  \nIn recent years\, universities and alliances have had to respond to different types of crises: social inequalities\, mental health issues\, migration\, political tensions\, climate-related challenges and increasing mistrust towards institutions.  At the same time\, European University Alliances are becoming long-term cooperation structures with the capacity to connect universities\, local stakeholders and communities across borders.  This workshop would like to explore a simple question: beyond academic cooperation\, how can alliances connect and support people and communities in times of crisis?  The workshop would also be an opportunity to exchange experiences between alliances and reflect collectively on what could realistically be developed together in the future.  \n  \nCHARM-EU Values in the Classroom: Practical Methods    \nHow do we “teach” democracy? This session is for educators and students to share tools for bringing CHARM-EU values into the curriculum. We will explore how to facilitate difficult conversations and ensure that “Challenge-Based Learning” remains rooted in respect and fundamental rights.  \nOpen Science Made Simple: Sharing Knowledge for a Stronger Society  \nOpen Science is often seen as a technical hurdle\, but it is a democratic tool. This workshop provides a “starter kit” for researchers to make their work open and transparent. We will discuss the benefits of sharing data and how it builds public trust in science and democratic institutions.  \nIn the democratic lab: live deliberative experiment \nThe results of this experiment (including an analysis based on the questionnaires) will be presented with the closing remarks in 10-15 minutes. \nChair: \n\nIsak Vento (ÅAU)\n\nSocial Entrepreneurship: Building Solutions for Resilient Communities  \nHow can we turn academic ideas into tools for societal welfare? This workshop explores the link between innovation and social impact. Participants will work in small groups to “pitch” a solution to a local community challenge\, focusing on how entrepreneurship can support democratic values like equity and inclusion.  \nHow to make your research or teaching methodologies more transdisciplinar? \nMoving from theory to practice\, this session explores how researchers and teachers can adapt their projects/work on a more transdisciplinar way of doing things. \nFrom Inclusion to Resilience: European University Alliances in times of crises  \nIn recent years\, universities and alliances have had to respond to different types of crises: social inequalities\, mental health issues\, migration\, political tensions\, climate-related challenges and increasing mistrust towards institutions.  At the same time\, European University Alliances are becoming long-term cooperation structures with the capacity to connect universities\, local stakeholders and communities across borders.  This workshop would like to explore a simple question: beyond academic cooperation\, how can alliances connect and support people and communities in times of crisis?  The workshop would also be an opportunity to exchange experiences between alliances and reflect collectively on what could realistically be developed together in the future.  \n  \nCHARM-EU Values in the Classroom: Practical Methods    \nHow do we “teach” democracy? This session is for educators and students to share tools for bringing CHARM-EU values into the curriculum. We will explore how to facilitate difficult conversations and ensure that “Challenge-Based Learning” remains rooted in respect and fundamental rights.  \nOpen Science Made Simple: Sharing Knowledge for a Stronger Society  \nOpen Science is often seen as a technical hurdle\, but it is a democratic tool. This workshop provides a “starter kit” for researchers to make their work open and transparent. We will discuss the benefits of sharing data and how it builds public trust in science and democratic institutions.  \nIn the democratic lab: live deliberative experiment \nThe results of this experiment (including an analysis based on the questionnaires) will be presented with the closing remarks in 10-15 minutes. \nChair: \n\nIsak Vento (ÅAU)\n\n15:00 – 15:30 Coffee Break \n15:30 – 16:00 Poster Session \nThe poster session will be a space where members of European University Alliances\, university staff\, students and external stakeholders can exchange ideas and discuss the posters.  \n16:00 – 16:15 Interactive Quiz \nCultural interactive quiz with questions from CHARM-EU universities\, cities\, countries\, traditions\, music\, food\, culture in general\, football\, etc. \n16:15 – 17:00 Closing Remarks \n17:15 – 19:00 Cocktail with musical elements URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/charm-eu-annual-conference-2026/ LOCATION:Åbo Akademi University\, Tuomiokirkontori 3\, Turku\, 20500\, Finland CATEGORIES:CHARM event,Governance,Research,Teaching END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261027T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261027T120000 DTSTAMP:20260605T185954 CREATED:20260515T090302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T134404Z UID:10000160-1793098800-1793102400@charm-eu.eu SUMMARY:Best practices for designing a joint micro-credential DESCRIPTION:Learn from practitioners of joint micro-credentials in CHARM-EU best practices for developing these innovative educational programmes. \n \nIn this one hour workshop you are invited to explore a novel 7 step model for designing joint micro-credentials with practitioners from CHARM-EU. Learn from experienced practitioners in CHARM-EU to help you innovate and gain knowledge of joint micro-credential development. \nRegister for this hands-on workshop where you will hear from practitioners of joint micro-credentials\, and gain knowledge of how to implement these innovative programmes in practice.  \n \n More information and registration URL:https://charm-eu.eu/event/best-practices-for-designing-a-joint-micro-credential/ LOCATION:Montpellier CATEGORIES:CHARM event,Innovation,Teaching END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR