“At the ÅAU Language Centre we are thrilled to have had the opportunity to welcome our colleagues from the CHARM-EU-alliance universities for this first face-to-face meeting in Turku. It is important to create platforms for people to meet and build bridges between different institutions. For two days, we had the opportunity to exchange ideas, learn from each other and shape new practical projects within the alliance. We set the foundation for our shared goals and aspirations and as we move forward, we will draw strength from the diversity of our experiences and perspectives. The meeting has marked what I believe will be a rewarding and impactful collaboration in the coming years and it has been an absolute pleasure to be part of a joint effort to shape new forms of collaborating”