Civic engagement

Our alliance strives to become an agent of change in European society, defending and promoting European democratic values, and becoming fully networked in the local communities.

We are building an innovative university model that branches out to high schools, minorities, policymakers, businesses, the civil society, the wider public, and other entities outside academia. Civic engagement is at the core of this ambition.

Our civic engagement activities unfold along three main directions:

CIVICA Public Lecture Series Tours d'Europe

Researchers and experts from CIVICA member universities share their findings and interrogations on contemporary issues with a non-expert audience. The events are open to all those interested.

Access to higher education

CIVICA partners organise various local activities to expose high school students to the university experience and promote social diversity.

CIVICA for society

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Action for marginalised groups

In the effort to promote societal cohesion across Europe, CIVICA runs various initiatives aimed at marginalised groups and other minorities. Building on the experiences of our member universities, these activities aim to improve the situation of the minorities, by highlight the role universities can play in their lives, fostering engagement with academia, and offering various opportunities.

Screenshot from role model videos created by Bocconi University

30-03-2022 Bocconi University

CIVICA graduates show high school students the way forward

A video project features graduates from the alliance’s schools to promote the importance and benefits of higher education and awareness of career opportunities at European level.

29-03-2022 SNSPA

”Fake News and Democracy” ─ SNSPA debate highlights how to empower people when confronted with misinformation

As part of the CIVICA public lecture series "Tours d'Europe," SNSPA hosted an online debate on the impact of fake news and disinformation on democracy.

High schol activities at Central European University

22-02-2022 CEU

CIVICA Peer to Peer Project illuminates paths to higher education

Students from underprivileged backgrounds with a successful path in higher education share their stories on camera for younger peers.