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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



IE University hosts CIVICA’s public lecture on neurodivergent profiles in education: "The differences come from the same root causes as the strengths"

As part of the CIVICA Alliance, IE University held a public lecture on neurodiversity in education, bringing together…

Fighting Disinformation: Students Unite Against Digital Manipulation

Thanks to CIVICA SEF funding, Bocconi student associations have united with SGH Warsaw students in an initiative to…

CIVICA announces 12 selected scholars for the 10th call for short visits

Building on the sustained success of its faculty exchange initiatives, CIVICA is pleased to announce the selection of 12…

Why Open Science Matters: A CIVICA Conference to Explore the Future of Research

The way we produce and share knowledge is at a crossroads. Research is too often confined behind paywalls, trapped in…

Hungary’s 2026 Election: A Turning Point After Orbán’s Era?

Hungary’s 2026 election has been hailed as a historic turning point, drawing comparisons to the post-communist…

CareKit: CIVICA Students Address Homelessness Through Action in Vienna, Paris, and Madrid

A Student Engagement Fund (SEF) project bringing together students in Vienna, Paris, and Madrid to bridge the gap…

Viktor Orbán’s election loss shows the limits of his propaganda machine

Viktor Orbán’s propaganda machine and campaign of disinformation failed to convince voters, while Péter Magyar came…

CIVICA Public Lecture | NEWrodiversity: A Unifying Thread

“NEWrodiversity: A Unifying Thread” invites participants to reconsider how neurodiversity is understood within…

Can Dialogue Bridge Divides? Students Tackle Polarisation and Sustainability at SEF BRIDGE Events

Can meaningful dialogue still exist in an increasingly polarised world?