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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 at the CIVICA European Week 2023

The CIVICA European Week 2023 brought together approximately 100 bachelor students, lecturers, and experts in Paris this…

Democracy in the 21st Century

Unveiling Democratic Crises: Insights from CIVICA Historians

The CIVICA collaborative research project, "DEMOS: Democracy and Its Discontents. A Historical Examination of the…

Data-Driven Technologies for the Social Sciences

What does private sector involvement in government digitalisation mean for public values?

Governments across Europe are pursuing a range of digitalisation projects to improve the provision of public services.…

CEU students hone policymaking and research skills at summer fora across Europe

Ten CEU students had the opportunity to take part in policy, research and learning fora in Paris, London and Strasbourg…

Student involvement

Cities & ecological transitions: 90 students at CIVICA European Week 2023

Sciences Po hosted the CIVICA European Week 2023. We spoke to a Sciences Po student, Moyu Shimada, about her experience.

Student involvement

#ESA2023 at the VivaTech conference

The European Student Assembly (ESA) was present at the VivaTechnology Conference (VivaTech) in Paris on June 17 in order…

Data-Driven Technologies for the Social Sciences

Should we be concerned at the use of private tech in the management of migration?

Digital technology now plays an important role in migration and border enforcement across Europe. Ludivine Sarah Stewart…

Press release

SNSPA Hosts Annual CIVICA Presidents' Committee Meeting

The National University of Political Studies and Public Administration (SNSPA) recently hosted the annual CIVICA…

Data-Driven Technologies for the Social Sciences

Automation in Education: the use of EdTech in England

How are private providers of digital technology in education impacting traditional public values? This is the second…