CHARM-EU Networking Days: English as a Medium Instruction (EMI)
2026-05-18 - 2026-05-19 | UIT Montpellier-Sète, 99 Av. d'Occitanie,, Montpellier, Montpellier, 34090, France
Target Participants
This 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.
Overview and Objectives
The 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.
The event also examines EMI as a strategic tool for university internationalisation, highlighting how institutions can leverage EMI to:

Enhance global engagement and attract diverse student populations,
Foster cross-border academic collaboration,
Support lecturers in designing and delivering high-quality EMI courses.
Participants 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.

Agenda:

Day 1: Monday, May 18 – Strategy & Current Landscap

Venue : IUT Montpellier-Sète – Bâtiment A (International Laboratory for lEarning)

08:30 – Welcome Coffee Registration
09:00 – Opening Ceremony Institutional / Welcoming Remarks
09:10 – Ice breaker
09:30 – EMI Landscape State of the ArtEMI in CHARM-EU & Situation at the University of Montpellier (UM) – Francesca Casoni, Université de Montpellier
10:00 – Keynote Speech The evolution and future of EMI in European Higher Education: integrating Research,Quality Assurance, and Institutional Policy – Slobodanka Dimova, University of Copenhagen
11:00 – Coffee Break
11:15 – 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
12:15 – Lunch Break (On-site catering)
14:00 – Case StudyInstitutional EMI policy at the Utrecht University; Trenton Hagar, Utrecht University
14:30 – Case StudyAligning Policies, Principles & Practices: Equipping Lecturers in EMI InternationalClassroom Catherine Meissner, University of Groningen
15:00 – Coffee Break
15:30 – Case StudyA Snapshot of the EMI Training Course at UM, Cathy Gouchault, Vanessa Clamy-Sebag, Marielle Biard, Université de Montpellier

Day 2: Tuesday, May 19 – Pedagogy, Cohesion & Alliance

Location : IUT M-S (Morning) / City Center & Richter (Afternoon)

09:00 – Morning Coffee/ Networking
09:30 – Case Study ESP and L1 and resources in EMI genre writing in Business, Guzman Mancho-Baréz, University of Lleida
10:00 – Workshop Intercultural skills, Marielle Biard, Université de Montpellier
11:00 – Coffee Break
11:15 – Case Study Our EMI Coaching Experience at UM Cathy Gouchault, Vanessa Clamy-Sebag, Université de Montpellier
11:45 -Synthesis and RoadmapResource sharing, next steps, and strategic alignment within CHARM-EU.
13:15 – Group Lunch (Montpellier city center)
15:30 – Cohesion ActivityDiscovering the “Ecusson” (Historic Centre)
18:00 – Closing Networking Cocktail (Location: Richter Campus)Inter-group exchange with all Alliance participants and local stakeholders

Venue : IUT Montpellier-Sète – Bâtiment A (International Laboratory for lEarning)

08:30 – Welcome Coffee Registration
09:00 – Opening Ceremony Institutional / Welcoming Remarks
09:10 – Ice breaker
09:30 – EMI Landscape State of the ArtEMI in CHARM-EU & Situation at the University of Montpellier (UM) – Francesca Casoni, Université de Montpellier
10:00 – Keynote Speech The evolution and future of EMI in European Higher Education: integrating Research,Quality Assurance, and Institutional Policy – Slobodanka Dimova, University of Copenhagen
11:00 – Coffee Break
11:15 – 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
12:15 – Lunch Break (On-site catering)
14:00 – Case StudyInstitutional EMI policy at the Utrecht University; Trenton Hagar, Utrecht University
14:30 – Case StudyAligning Policies, Principles & Practices: Equipping Lecturers in EMI InternationalClassroom Catherine Meissner, University of Groningen
15:00 – Coffee Break
15:30 – Case StudyA Snapshot of the EMI Training Course at UM, Cathy Gouchault, Vanessa Clamy-Sebag, Marielle Biard, Université de Montpellier

Location : IUT M-S (Morning) / City Center & Richter (Afternoon)

09:00 – Morning Coffee/ Networking
09:30 – Case Study ESP and L1 and resources in EMI genre writing in Business, Guzman Mancho-Baréz, University of Lleida
10:00 – Workshop Intercultural skills, Marielle Biard, Université de Montpellier
11:00 – Coffee Break
11:15 – Case Study Our EMI Coaching Experience at UM Cathy Gouchault, Vanessa Clamy-Sebag, Université de Montpellier
11:45 -Synthesis and RoadmapResource sharing, next steps, and strategic alignment within CHARM-EU.
13:15 – Group Lunch (Montpellier city center)
15:30 – Cohesion ActivityDiscovering the “Ecusson” (Historic Centre)
18:00 – Closing Networking Cocktail (Location: Richter Campus)Inter-group exchange with all Alliance participants and local stakeholders

WP6 Meeting - EXTENSION AND FINE-TUNING OF THE CHARM-EU MOBILITY SCHEME
2026-05-18 - 2026-05-19 | Richter University Libraries, Espace Richter 60, 1 Rue des États Généraux, Montpellier, Montpellier, 34000, France

WP8 Meeting - CHARM-EU IT TOOLS: COURSE PORTFOLIO SYSTEM, DIGITAL IDENTITY, VLE IMPLEMENTATION
2026-05-18 - 2026-05-19 | Triolet Campus, Campus Triolet, Pl. Eugène Bataillon, Montpellier, Montpellier, 34090, France

WP17 Meeting - Communication & Dissemination: Engaging the Campus: actions to a more connected CHARM-EU Community
2026-05-18 - 2026-05-19 | Richter University Libraries, Espace Richter 60, 1 Rue des États Généraux, Montpellier, Montpellier, 34000, France
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.

Tuesday 21st April | ONLINE | 13:30 – 15:30

Online session to brainstorm about the actions that will be prepared at the onsite meeting in May.

Monday 18th May 2026

9:00 Welcome
9:30 – 10:30 Revisiting proposed actions from the online session on engagement. Voting session and grupos creation.
Criteria:

Feasibility
Impact
Target

10:30 – 10:45 Morning break
10:45 – 11:30 Input Student President (To be confirmed)
11:30 – 12:30 Definition of actions
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
13:30 – 15:30 Product Backlog
16:00 Botanical garden
20:00 Dinner

Tuesday 19th May 2026

9:00 Welcome
9:30 – 10:00 Gallery Walk (presentations of work from yesterday)
10:00 – 10:45 Sprint backlog / Sprint Planning
10:45 – 11:00 Morning Break
11:00 Sprint backlog / Sprint Planning
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
13:30 – 16:00 Working on actions
16:00 – 16:30 Presentation of the actions
18:00 Opening ceremony + Cocktail

Online session to brainstorm about the actions that will be prepared at the onsite meeting in May.
9:00 Welcome
9:30 – 10:30 Revisiting proposed actions from the online session on engagement. Voting session and grupos creation.
Criteria:

Feasibility
Impact
Target

10:30 – 10:45 Morning break
10:45 – 11:30 Input Student President (To be confirmed)
11:30 – 12:30 Definition of actions
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
13:30 – 15:30 Product Backlog
16:00 Botanical garden
20:00 Dinner
9:00 Welcome
9:30 – 10:00 Gallery Walk (presentations of work from yesterday)
10:00 – 10:45 Sprint backlog / Sprint Planning
10:45 – 11:00 Morning Break
11:00 Sprint backlog / Sprint Planning
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
13:30 – 16:00 Working on actions
16:00 – 16:30 Presentation of the actions
18:00 Opening ceremony + Cocktail

CHARM-EU Networking Days: Challenges and Opportunities of GenAI in Teacher Education: Building European Practices
2026-05-18 - 2026-05-20 | University of Montpellier – Faculty of Education, 2 place Marcel Godechot, Montpellier, Montpellier, 34000, France
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.
Through 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.
PARTICIPANTS: Teachers, researchers, and educators from European Faculties of Education
PROGRAMME

Pre-Seminar Online Kickoff (May 6 2026, 14-16 CET)

Format: 2-hour virtual session
Topic: welcome and sharing practices, thematic group formation

Introduce participants and share GenAI-related experiences

Map current challenges, opportunities, and institutional expectations

Select thematic focus areas for collaborative work

Agenda:

Welcome & Introductions – 10 min.
Icebreaker – 10 min
Topic presentation – World café format with interactive board – 1h 20 min
Sharing Practices & Challenge, expectations toward different topics
Lesson Planning & Materials development
Teaching teachers how to create lesson plans and materials with AI
AI in Learning Activities
Driving teachers to implement AI in their classes through AI-integrated learning activities
Assessment
Educating teachers to incorporate AI in formative and summative assessment
Plenary wrap up – 20 min

Note: Ethical considerations (bias, transparency, data privacy, teacher agency) will be addressed transversally across all thematic groups.

Day 1 (May 18): Understanding AI and Framing Ethical Responsibilities

14.00 – 17.00 (Hybrid is possible)
14:00 – 14:15 Welcome and Opening
Faculty of Education Dean Agnes Perrin Doucey
AI for teaching and learning VP David Cassagne
14:15 – 14:45 Speed dating activity
14:45 – 15:30 Facilitated Input – 45 minutes
GenAI Impact on teaching and learning practices and comparison of universities’ approaches
by David Cassagne AI vice president in charge of teaching and learning and Nancy Rodriguez
Coffee Break
15:30 – 17: 00 Parallel sessions

Interactive workshop: Landscape of AI and prompting practice
Hands-on practice with diverse AI (e.g. ChatGPT, Copilot and other). Linked with the 3 focus areas
Facilitated by Yuanfei Huang (+ 1 person from DSIN)

Ethical considerations in AI integration
Exploring bias, transparency, data privacy, dependency, and deprofessionalization. Linked with the three focus area.
Advanced workshop: future thinking exercise >> how will it be in 2040?
Facilitated by Annet van der Riet

Day 2 (May 19): Understanding different perspectives and integrate the student voice

9:00 -12.30:
Facilitated Input – 45 min
“Supporting Literary Writing with GenAI: A Study of the Transposition of Informal Uses into Literature Classes in Secondary Schools, University, and Teacher Education”
Speaker: Sandrine Bazile, University of Montpellier
STEP 1: Group Work by Focus Area
Share examples related to the input of the lecture.

Lesson Planning & Materials development – facilitator David Durant
AI in Learning Activities – facilitator Vanessa Vigano
Assessment – facilitator Annet van der Riet

STEP 2: Let’s co-create!
Dos and donts and advice

Lesson Planning & Materials development – facilitator David Durant
AI in Learning Activities – facilitator Vanessa Vigano
Assessment – facilitator Annet van der Riet

Plenary wrap up (max. 30 min)
Lunch – 12.30 to 13.30
13.30 – 16.30:
Facilitated Input – 45 min:
“The Uses of AI by Students and How It Affects Learning Processes” Speaker: Aurélie Bourdais, University of Montpellier
STEP 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:

Lesson Planning & Materials development – facilitator David Durant
AI in Learning Activities – facilitator Vanessa Vigano
Assessment – facilitator Annet van der Riet

Plenary wrap up (max. 30 min)

Day 3 (May 20): Building Towards Shared Guidelines for Teacher Education

9:00 – 12:00
Input Session: “Training Future Teachers on AI: The Bergen Example”
Speaker: Kenan Dikilitas, University of Bergen
A practical case study of integrating AI literacy into teacher training
9:00–9:45 Kenan presents the Bergen experiences and the different approaches to using AI.
9:45–10:00 STEP 4 Integrate AI in your pedagogical practice
Individual review of your own pedagogical scenario – facilitaed by Yuanfei HUANG
10:00–11:00 (Facilitated by Fei and Kenan)
Group work: form groups based on shared interests. Each group (3 people + 1 AI agent) will design three main components:

Lesson planning & materials development (ex. Guidelines for students)

Use of AI in learning activities

Assessment strategies when using AI in pedagogical activities

11:00–11:45
Sharing of group designs and discussion of questions.
11:45–12:00
Wrap-up. (Vanessa, Annet and David can share their comments)
Finishing co-creation of day 2 OR Creating Guidelines: how to train people on AI in relation to:

Lesson Planning & Materials development – facilitator David Durant

AI in Learning Activities – facilitator Vanessa Vigano

Assessment – facilitator Annet van der Riet

12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
13:30 – 14:30

Gallery Walk & Group Feedback 1h

Next Steps Planning 15 min (David Durant)

Closing Session & Farewell 15 min (David Durant)

Format: 2-hour virtual session
Topic: welcome and sharing practices, thematic group formation

Introduce participants and share GenAI-related experiences

Map current challenges, opportunities, and institutional expectations

Select thematic focus areas for collaborative work

Agenda:

Welcome & Introductions – 10 min.
Icebreaker – 10 min
Topic presentation – World café format with interactive board – 1h 20 min
Sharing Practices & Challenge, expectations toward different topics
Lesson Planning & Materials development
Teaching teachers how to create lesson plans and materials with AI
AI in Learning Activities
Driving teachers to implement AI in their classes through AI-integrated learning activities
Assessment
Educating teachers to incorporate AI in formative and summative assessment
Plenary wrap up – 20 min

Note: Ethical considerations (bias, transparency, data privacy, teacher agency) will be addressed transversally across all thematic groups.
14.00 – 17.00 (Hybrid is possible)
14:00 – 14:15 Welcome and Opening
Faculty of Education Dean Agnes Perrin Doucey
AI for teaching and learning VP David Cassagne
14:15 – 14:45 Speed dating activity
14:45 – 15:30 Facilitated Input – 45 minutes
GenAI Impact on teaching and learning practices and comparison of universities’ approaches
by David Cassagne AI vice president in charge of teaching and learning and Nancy Rodriguez
Coffee Break
15:30 – 17: 00 Parallel sessions

Interactive workshop: Landscape of AI and prompting practice
Hands-on practice with diverse AI (e.g. ChatGPT, Copilot and other). Linked with the 3 focus areas
Facilitated by Yuanfei Huang (+ 1 person from DSIN)

Ethical considerations in AI integration
Exploring bias, transparency, data privacy, dependency, and deprofessionalization. Linked with the three focus area.
Advanced workshop: future thinking exercise >> how will it be in 2040?
Facilitated by Annet van der Riet

9:00 -12.30:
Facilitated Input – 45 min
“Supporting Literary Writing with GenAI: A Study of the Transposition of Informal Uses into Literature Classes in Secondary Schools, University, and Teacher Education”
Speaker: Sandrine Bazile, University of Montpellier
STEP 1: Group Work by Focus Area
Share examples related to the input of the lecture.

Lesson Planning & Materials development – facilitator David Durant
AI in Learning Activities – facilitator Vanessa Vigano
Assessment – facilitator Annet van der Riet

STEP 2: Let’s co-create!
Dos and donts and advice

Lesson Planning & Materials development – facilitator David Durant
AI in Learning Activities – facilitator Vanessa Vigano
Assessment – facilitator Annet van der Riet

Plenary wrap up (max. 30 min)
Lunch – 12.30 to 13.30
13.30 – 16.30:
Facilitated Input – 45 min:
“The Uses of AI by Students and How It Affects Learning Processes” Speaker: Aurélie Bourdais, University of Montpellier
STEP 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:

Lesson Planning & Materials development – facilitator David Durant
AI in Learning Activities – facilitator Vanessa Vigano
Assessment – facilitator Annet van der Riet

Plenary wrap up (max. 30 min)
9:00 – 12:00
Input Session: “Training Future Teachers on AI: The Bergen Example”
Speaker: Kenan Dikilitas, University of Bergen
A practical case study of integrating AI literacy into teacher training
9:00–9:45 Kenan presents the Bergen experiences and the different approaches to using AI.
9:45–10:00 STEP 4 Integrate AI in your pedagogical practice
Individual review of your own pedagogical scenario – facilitaed by Yuanfei HUANG
10:00–11:00 (Facilitated by Fei and Kenan)
Group work: form groups based on shared interests. Each group (3 people + 1 AI agent) will design three main components:

Lesson planning & materials development (ex. Guidelines for students)

Use of AI in learning activities

Assessment strategies when using AI in pedagogical activities

11:00–11:45
Sharing of group designs and discussion of questions.
11:45–12:00
Wrap-up. (Vanessa, Annet and David can share their comments)
Finishing co-creation of day 2 OR Creating Guidelines: how to train people on AI in relation to:

Lesson Planning & Materials development – facilitator David Durant

AI in Learning Activities – facilitator Vanessa Vigano

Assessment – facilitator Annet van der Riet

12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
13:30 – 14:30

Gallery Walk & Group Feedback 1h

Next Steps Planning 15 min (David Durant)

Closing Session & Farewell 15 min (David Durant)

CHARMing Week 2026
2026-05-18 - 2026-05-21 | Montpellier, Montpellier, France
Get ready for an exciting week in the heart of the south of France!
From 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.
This 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.
Whether you are joining us for working sessions, networking moments, or the convivial evenings we have planned, we look forward to welcoming you to Montpellier!
Click on the event list below in order to get more information of a specific event

Sprint 7
2026-05-20 - 2026-05-21 | Richter University Libraries, Espace Richter 60, 1 Rue des États Généraux, Montpellier, Montpellier, 34000, France

Manager's meeting
2026-05-21 | Richter University Libraries, Espace Richter 60, 1 Rue des États Généraux, Montpellier, Montpellier, 34000, France

EU Values at the Core of Integration, Education, and Innovation
2026-06-16 - 2026-06-18 | University of Montpellier – Faculty of Education, 2 place Marcel Godechot, Montpellier, Montpellier, 34000, France
This event is organised by EUniverse, not CHARM-EU. You can find more information on their website here.
We 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.
Location: Granada, Spain
Dates: 16–18 June 2026
Format: Hybrid (onsite participation strongly encouraged)
Register here

Final Conference Agenda

This 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.
Whether 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.

Call for contributions

Together, 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.
