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Building Sustainable Alliances for a Stronger European Higher Education ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The European Universities initiative is designed to foster long-term, structural and strategic cooperation among higher education institutions across Europe. By creating sustainable partnerships within these alliances, the initiative seeks to: - **Enhance the international competitiveness** of European universities - **Promote European values and identity** Through these collaborations, students have the unique opportunity to pursue degrees that combine studies in several European countries, enriching their academic and cultural experience. This ambitious initiative has the potential to deliver benefits to higher education institutions that go far beyond those achieved by previous cooperation projects. CIVIS: A Pioneer of the Initiative ---------------------------------- As one of the first 17 European Universities, CIVIS has been a trailblazer in this transformative initiative. Since 2017, we have been working to create an inter-university campus connecting our member universities. This ambitious project aims to: - **Boost mobility for students**, academics and administrative staff - **Strengthen collaboration** among researchers, companies, NGOs and other actors to address society’s most pressing challenges Together, we are designing a new university model that is inclusive, diverse and deeply rooted in civic engagement, paving the way for a more connected and responsible European higher education landscape. FOREU4ALL, a Community of Practice ---------------------------------- FOREU4ALL, an initiative of the European University Alliances, provides a collaborative and supportive platform where all 73 alliances come together to share best practices, exchange experiences, and strengthen cooperation. [**CIVIS participates actively in the topical groups and other activities.**](https://www.foreu4all.eu/community-of-practice-and-topical-group) The community fosters a deeper collaboration by facilitating learning, joint initiatives, and the dissemination of results – enhancing knowledge, skills, and effectiveness of the entire higher education sector. [Discover FOREU4ALL](https://www.foreu4all.eu/) Official page of the EUI -------------------------- Visit the official European Commission’s page of the European Universties initiative [Learn more](https://education.ec.europa.eu/education-levels/higher-education/european-universities-initiative) What's new in CIVIS? ---------------------- - [ ![](https://civis.eu/storage/files/uam-campus-800x600.jpg?token=eb757b65c52055647b30e6add58fd344)The UAM will build a pioneering residence for students and young researchers CIVIS Highlights 5 November 2026 ](https://civis.eu/en/the-civis-newsroom/the-uam-will-build-a-pioneering-residence-for-students-and-young-researchers) - [ ![](https://civis.eu/storage/files/staff-website-horizontal-photos-3-800x600.jpg?token=40fe6265666a2e028e636042c1f026f1)Democracy in Action: CIVIS opens new opportunities for university–society collaborations Connect 2 November 2026 ](https://civis.eu/en/the-civis-newsroom/democracy-in-action-civis-opens-new-opportunities-for-universities-society-collaborations) - [ ![](https://civis.eu/storage/files/eusea-800x600.jpg?token=78417aaf5bce5b95ab5bf5a2ed4cd588)University of Glasgow invites us to join the conversation at European Science Engagement Conference CIVIS Highlights 30 October 2026 ](https://civis.eu/en/the-civis-newsroom/university-of-glasgow-invites-us-to-join-the-conversation-at-european-science-engagement-conference) [ Discover all our stories ](https://civis.eu/en/the-civis-newsroom) ![CIVIS – Europe’s Civic University Alliance](https://civis.eu/build/assets/civis-CCpvK1nT.svg) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Europe’s Civic University Alliance ![Co-funded by the European Union](https://civis.eu/build/assets/co-funded-by-the-european-union-DSKLW1us.png)Views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). 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