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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:Catalunya
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619
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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:Catalunya
CATEGORIES:Innovation,Learning
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTSTAMP:20260606T103546
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTSTAMP:20260606T103546
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260930
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261015
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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
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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:Catalunya
CATEGORIES:CHARM event,Innovation,Teaching
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