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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



City scene reflected in mirrors, credit LSE
Research and innovation

Eight components for ‘open social science’ – An agenda for cultural change

LSE's Patrick Dunleavy sets out initial ideas to foster a cultural shift towards open social science, explored in a…

City scene reflected in mirrors, credit LSE
Open science

Eight components for ‘open social science’ – An agenda for cultural change

LSE's Patrick Dunleavy sets out initial ideas to foster a cultural shift towards open social science, explored in a…

Andrei Taranu, SNSPA
#CIVICAResearch Blog

Scaling up research collaboration to European dimensions through CIVICA Research

SNSPA's Andrei Țăranu visited the Hertie School in Berlin to explore existing and new ties within CIVICA and CIVICA…

Laurence Romani
Partner highlights

Laurence Romani to take on new role within CIVICA

Romani, who has been involved in developing the CIVICA European Week 2021, will further contribute to strengthening the…

Carsten Schneider and Daniel Izsak
#CIVICAResearch Blog

CIVICA Research Snapshot: An Interview with Carsten Schneider and Daniel Izsak

The two researchers discuss current and upcoming CIVICA Research highlights and opportunities, and what the project…

Carsten Schneider and Daniel Izsak
Research and innovation

CIVICA Research snapshot: An interview with Carsten Schneider and Daniel Izsak

The two researchers discuss current and upcoming CIVICA Research highlights and opportunities, and what the project…

Students at Bocconi University engaged in academic work
Education

CIVICA’s first multicampus course concludes with European teamwork on major EU policy challenges

More than 130 master’s students from the alliance have benefitted from the cross-border interdisciplinary experience.

Screenshot Observers to the European Parliament TV show
Partner highlights

CIVICA representatives weigh in on Europe of tomorrow

A live debate on Romanian public television brought together alliance leadership, student and MEP perspectives on…

Online workshop for refugee students, credit: EUI
Civic engagement

A commitment to inclusiveness

The EUI and CIVICA take action to support diversity in European universities.