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In the CIVICA alliance, we are collaborating across campuses and borders to foster a dialogue between the social sciences and society.

On this page, you can stay up to date with the latest developments in the alliance, peruse news from our joint research or teaching projects, read expert opinions on current events, and much more



Meet the CIVICA Ambassadors 2026/27: 25 students connecting Europe

Meet the 25 CIVICA Ambassadors for 2026/27! Representing ten European universities, the new cohort will help raise…

CIVICA Faculty Short Visits: Building Research Links Across Europe

The CIVICA Faculty Short Visits scheme supports researchers in building connections and exploring new collaborations…

How CIVICA Universities Are Working Towards Fairer Policies for Every Generation

How can Europe ensure its welfare systems remain fair for generations to come? Through the FAIRGENs and WELFAIR research…

How AI is Reshaping Central Banking and Financial Regulation

How is artificial intelligence changing the way central banks and financial regulators work? From tracking economic…

Call for Papers: Who Governs Africa’s Data?

CIVICA’s DigiAfrica Research Hub invites abstracts for a workshop on data governance and digital sovereignty in Africa.…

Research Visits and Academic Exchange Strengthen CIVICA Collaboration at SGH

Through research visits, PhD exchanges and an international conference, the CIVICA+ project at SGH Warsaw School of…

4th CIVICA Call For Thematic Activities Now Open

Apply for funding to bring CIVICA researchers together! The 4th Call for Thematic Activities supports collaborative…

Germany’s Reform Trap: A Shrinking Centre and an Expanding Far Right

In this CIVICA Experts in the Spotlight piece, Professor Anke Hassel examines what Germany’s 2026 state elections reveal…

CIVICA universities Hertie School and CEU launch dual degree in public policy

From autumn 2027, students can pursue a dual degree in public policy at two CIVICA member universities, Hertie School in…