Have you developed, researched, implemented or benefitted from an initiative that has strengthened European competitiveness? Share your experience at the CHARM-EU Annual Conference.

We are inviting poster submissions for the CHARM-EU Annual Conference “Boosting European Competitiveness: European University Alliances as Catalysts for Innovation and Sustainability in Higher Education” taking place on November 12th 2025 in Utrecht. The poster presentation session offers you an opportunity to share your ideas and gather feedback from CHARM-EU conference participants.

We are taking a broad view of European competitiveness and welcome a diversity of poster presentations. These can be research based, practitioner case studies, policy or procedure examples, collaborative initiatives, emerging ideas, or personal narratives on an initiative.

Posters should align with at least some of these topics:

• Higher education institutions, alliances or external stakeholders contributing to general European competitiveness.
• Educational curricula supporting skills for key competitiveness areas (e.g. digital and green transitions).
• Research contributing to European societal or economic competitiveness.
• Micro-credentials or lifelong learning initiatives that enhance talent.
• Creating environments for innovation, entrepreneurship, and start-up support.
• Policies or practices that have impacted on competitiveness.
• Personal narratives on activities or challenges related to competitiveness.
• Increasing employability, boosting European careers, transdisciplinary collaboration, intercultural competencies, transversal skills, personal impact, DEI as an enabler.
• Open Science policies and practices enhancing competitiveness for Europe.
• Students and researchers’ mobility in European higher education area contributing to a competitive Europe.

Who should submit?
We welcome submissions from academic and administrative staff, external stakeholders, students, alumni and professionals involved in European University Alliance projects, cross-border cooperation, and strategic education and research initiatives.

How do I submit a poster proposal?
Please submit your poster abstract including title, authors, author affiliations, previous connection with CHARM-EU if any, via this Form (max 350 words) by the 12th of September. All submissions will be reviewed to ensure their alignment with the goals of the conference. Successful proposers will be notified of their acceptance by the 19th of September. A poster template will be sent to all successful proposers. The final poster should be submitted by the 31st of October for final review.

When will I present my poster if it is successful?
The poster presentation will be held on the 12th of November in Utrecht, during the CHARM-EU Annual Conference 2025. You are expected to attend in person.

Will the poster be published?
Posters and abstracts will be shared on the CHARM-EU resource centre post-conference.

Who can I contact for more information?
If you have any questions, please contact Silvia Gallagher gallags6@tcd.ie.

Will I receive any recognition for my submission?
An award for best poster will be presented at the end of the conference.