CIVIS heads to EAIE 2025 in Gothenburg: A new destination for co-creation in the European Education Area
As one of the pioneering alliances selected under the European Universities initiative, CIVIS brings together 11 leading European universities and 6 associate members in Africa. At EAIE 2025, CIVIS will showcase its commitment to building a truly transnational, inclusive, and challenge-driven interuniversity campus.
A new concept, a new destination
Following the success of the “CIVIS Station” at EAIE 2024 in Toulouse, CIVIS is preparing to unveil a new surprise concept at its booth in Gothenburg. This year’s theme, “Go-create”, resonates deeply with the CIVIS mission: to co-create knowledge, opportunities, and solutions for students, academics, researchers and staff across borders.
While the full concept will be revealed on-site, visitors can expect a space that reflects the alliance’s evolution into a destination for collaboration – a place where the European Universities initiative becomes tangible, and where the idea of a European degree takes shape through real-world partnerships and innovation.
Start with a cup of coffee and insider talks on key subjects regarding internationalisation and mobility!
On Wednesday, September 10, take a moment to discuss with our Heads of Unit for Education and Mobility during the first CIVIS talks, from 14:00-16:00, and let's unpack together the subject of CIVIS BIPs: Alliance and university perspectives. Alexandru Cartis and Petra Hopfner will be there to walk you through our experience!
Right after, at 16:15, Community of Practice of Alliances' Heads of Communication will have an informal meeting on the CIVIS booth.
On Thursday, September 11, join Prof. Anna Sobek, coordinator at Stockholm University of the Master’s Programme in Transdisciplinary Studies of Climate, Environment, and Energy (TRACEE). If you are interested in joint programmes, transdisciplinary education and curious about the challenges of coordinating ambitious, innovative degrees, come chat with Prof. Sobek from 9:00-10:00 or between 14:00-16:00.
Mark your interest to be part of our CIVIS Talks here. Spots are limited!
A networking cocktail will be organised for members of CIVIS Universities participating in EAIE25, on Thursday afternoon, from 16:30 – 18:00.
Stop by for coffee, informal discussions (and some surprises) and discover where the CIVIS journey takes us next!
CIVIS in the Conference Programme
CIVIS members will also contribute to several key sessions at EAIE 2025, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities of building a European Universities alliance:
🧩 Puzzling and Rewarding: Piecing Together a Joint Master’s Programme in a University Alliance
📍 Poster Area | 🕘 09:00–10:30 CEST, 10 September
An interactive poster session exploring the CIVIS joint Master’s in Climate, Environment and Energy: a model for transdisciplinary, cross-border education.
Presenters:
- Sara Laginder, Stockholm University (CIVIS)
- Alexandru-Mihai Carțiș, University of Bucharest (CIVIS)
🌍 So, You Joined an EUI Alliance: What Does That Mean?
📍 Room H1 | 🕜 13:30–14:30 CEST, 10 September
A roundtable on how alliances like CIVIS are reshaping internationalisation strategies and stakeholder engagement.
Speakers:
- Charlotte Kedslie, University of Glasgow (CIVIS)
- Dorota Maciejowska, Jagiellonian University, Poland (Una Europa)
🎨 Crossing Creative Borders: Engaging Student Ambassadors in EUI Alliances’ Communication Initiatives
📍 Room J2 | 🕞 15:30–16:30 CEST, 11 September
A cross-alliance panel on the role of student ambassadors in communicating the value and impact of European Universities alliances.
- Edda Cecilia Orlandi, University of Milan, Italy (4EU+)
- María Isabel Soldevila Brea, Université libre de Bruxelles, Belgium (CIVIS)
- Andrew Bennett, European University of Social Sciences, Germany (CIVICA)
Why it matters
CIVIS Alliance is a living laboratory for the European Universities Initiative, where ideas become action and collaboration leads to transformation. From joint degrees to civic engagement, from mobility to innovation, CIVIS is helping define what the European degree of the future could look like. Participating in events such as EAIE25, allows CIVIS to be present with other alliances and strenghten the community of practice as it consolidates. It is equally an opportunity to share lessons learned, challeges, results and future endeavours.
