Strengthening the Link Between Research and Education

Training the next generation of researchers by immersing them in research challenges that closely reflect the needs of patients—this is the pedagogical and scientific ambition of the elective module entitled “Tackling Health Challenges in Internationally Linked Research Hubs”, or simply “Research Hubs”. Entirely delivered in English, the module was co-designed by the University of Montpellier […]
CHARM-EU Impact at EAIE 2025 in Gothenburg

The European Association for International Education (EAIE) Conference is the most important event dedicated to higher education in Europe and the second largest in the world. Its recent venues have been Rotterdam (2023), and Toulouse (2024). This year, the event took place on Gothernburg, Sweden, where CHARM-EU joined more than 35 European University Alliances surrounding […]
CHARM-EU highlighted as a Role Model at the UNIMED General Assembly

The General Assembly of the Union of Mediterranean Universities (UNIMED) represents an important yearly event where rectors, presidents and representatives of UNIMED associated universities meet to exchange views and to determine policy for UNIMED, setting the stage for a full and rich year of initiatives, activities and conferences that shape the academic calendar around the Mediterranean. […]
Collaboration with Impact: Highlights from the CHARM-EU Sprint Meeting 2025 in Germany

The fifth Edition of CHARM-EU Sprint Meeting opened on Tuesday 17 of June with a warm welcome at the HRW Campus Mülheim, where Prof. Dr. Oliver Koch, Vice-Rector of HRW, set the tone for an engaging and productive event. Afterwards, Meritxell Chaves, Secretary General of CHARM-EU, addressed alliance-level timing and next strategic steps to keep […]
CHARM-EU participates in the 3rd Forum of European University Alliances in Poland

CHARM-EU participated last 12 to 13 June in the 3rd Forum of European Universities alliances, which took place from at the University of Wroclaw (Poland). Dr. Bibiana Crespo Martín, Rector’s Delegate for International Mobility and Global Engagement at the University of Barcelona, attended the Forum as CHARM-EU representative. Also attended the Forum Itziar Salazar, former […]
Exploring sustainable water management: CHARM-EU Master’s students participate in an international trip to Spain

The Water Research Institute (IdRA) coordinated a field trip with Students from CHARM-EU ‘Global challenges for sustainability master’s degree. CHARM-EU students at the University of Montpelier (France), together with other students from Michigan State University (USA) could learn the scientific work within the Water4All cooperation program, co-financed by the European Union, the Ministerio de Ciencia, […]
The ESA 2025 experience: inspiring testimonials from CHARM-EU delegation and students
The European Student Assembly (ESA) is more than an academic exercise; it is an immersion into the heart of European policy-making. This year, participants delve into pressing issues such as artificial intelligence regulation, sustainable development, and migration policies. Through panel discussions and workshops, students not only debated these topics but also crafted concrete policy recommendations […]
CHARM-EU joins Franco-German-Irish conference to discuss future of European University Alliances
Further steps towards a joint European degree label

In a recommendation and parallel resolution agreed, education ministers have laid the groundwork for the implementation of a joint European degree label and set out the next steps towards the possible introduction of a joint European degree. The two texts approved on May 13th set out the Council’s ambition for the future of European higher […]
Choose Europe for Science: CHARM-EU representatives participate at high-level event in Paris

Representatives from the European Universities alliances were called last May 5th to participate in a high-level event in Paris. The morning session was co-organised by the French President Emmanuel Macron and the President of the European Commission, Ursula Von der Leyen to launch the programme ‘Choose Europe for Science’, encouraging researchers and entrepreneurs to choose […]