CHARM-EU and TORCH – Educating and Researching the European University

As a member of the European University Alliance CHARM-EU, our ambition is to reconcile humanity with the planet by creating the university of the future. For European Researchers’ Night 2021 we presented information about how we work towards bringing together sustainability, inclusion and technology in higher education and research. Dr Silvia Gallagher spoke about MSc transdisciplinary, […]
Roadmap for a common science agenda (TORCH)

A detailed analysis conducted by the CHARM-EU research dimension (TORCH) and involving approximately 400 researchers highlights the common research strengths among the five partner universities and leads to a list of concrete research challenges to be developed further as pilot studies. This infographic describes the results of this analysis.
Common Science Agenda Challenge List (TORCH)

TORCH’s WP4 (‘Common Science Agenda’) aims to put forward a list of research challenges, based on the joint strengths of the CHARM-EU Alliance institutions, and connected to its Thematic Areas (Table ES1), to be developed further as pilots during the second half of the Project. The R&I transformative agenda acknowledges the diverse strengths and specialization […]
European Research Area Policy brief (TORCH)

In this policy brief, the European Universities pilot alliances report on the progress made through cooperation in selected R&I areas and provide a first set of recommendations to the European Commission for further policy development.
TORCH Infographic: Cooperation between Universities and Enterprises

An analysis conducted by TORCH highlights strategies and best practices implemented to collaborate with non-academic actors and detect innovation emerging from research teams at the five partner universities. “Cooperation between universities, enterprises and societal actors allows enhancing innovations and creativity by boosting the exchange of skills and ideas, creating long-term partnerships, and promoting entrepreneurial culture […]
Capstone projects – Master’s in Global Challenges for Sustainability – 3rd Edition 2023 – 2025

Below the 15 capstone projects of the students from the 3rd edition of the master’s programme: CHALLENGE 1: Budapest, the City of Spas Students: Maever Trainor, Clothilde Raysseguier, Anya can der Vleuten and Emily Ho Stakeholder: Andrea Velich (Eötvös Loránd University), Szilvia Czinefge (Budapesti Gyógyfürdők és Hévízek) Academic Supervisor: Andrea Velich and Attila Varga (Eötvös […]
TORCH Common Science Agenda: Driving Collaboration and Transdisciplinary Research to Address Global Sustainability Challenges
OVERARCHING GOAL OF TORCH’S TRANSFORMATIVE RESEARCH AGENDA: to foster collaboration within CHARM-EU by exploring common research interests and tounite researchers around major societal challenges in order to engage in responsible transdisciplinary research. Action Plan: proposal for the creation of a joint CHARM-EU research support structure focused on transdisciplinarity. Poster design: Minimal Heroes
Open Science Survey and Gap Analysis (TORCH)

The present report contains the survey responses in summarised and raw formats along with their analysis. Furthermore, we list a number of recommended actions to further improve and propagate each pillar of Open Science. The experiences, best practices, solutions, and strategies shared in this document should help the members of the alliance decrease the local […]
Research Assessment Report (TORCH)

This report outlines the impacts of implementing a connected RRI strategy on research assessment and provides recommendations on change evaluation. It focuses on SPA1 Working Towards reforming research assessment and more specifically, pays special attention to Rewards and Recognition as a central element in the reform of Research Assessment. It provides background information on the […]
European Research Area Policy brief (TORCH)

In this policy brief, the European Universities pilot alliances report on the progress made through cooperation in selected R&I areas and provide a first set of recommendations to the European Commission for further policy development.