Civic engagement

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.

Illustration for the CIVICA Public Lecture Series Tours d'Europe

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.

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Students at CEU, Janos Poszto

Access to higher education

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

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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. 

CIVICA for all

A safe space for refugee and displaced students and researchers within CIVICA.

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