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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



Elena Schulz-Ruhtenberg, Sciences Po
Civic engagement

Learning by doing: how students experienced the move online

Ahead of the 3 June CIVICA conference on "Digitalisation and the Future of Higher Education," student Elena…

Aurelie Villanueva, EUI
Civic engagement

Making education more inclusive through digital technologies

Ahead of the 3 June CIVICA conference on "Digitalisation and the Future of Higher Education," Aurélie Villanueva (EUI)…

Paul Apostolidis, LSE
Civic engagement

Using technology to connect universities and communities

Ahead of the 3 June CIVICA conference on "Digitalisation and the Future of Higher Education," Dr Paul Apostolidis (LSE)…

Hilda Hardell
Civic engagement

BSc student represents SSE at the CIVICA dissemination conference

SSE undergrad Hilda Hardell, panellist at the upcoming CIVICA conference on 3 June, on why it is important to involve…

Lens looking at society, credit: Arthimedes, Shutterstock
Research and innovation

Winners of CIVICA research call announced

Eleven cutting-edge projects selected for funding to address major societal challenges and deepen ties within CIVICA.

Partner highlights

SNSPA seeks robust involvement in youth policy development

SNSPA’s Mihai Dragoș, an experienced youth advocate, speaks about the current and next steps on youth issues at European…

Anna Prisca Lohse, Hertie School
Civic engagement

Diversity of perspectives crucial for high-quality digital education (video)

Ahead of the 3 June CIVICA conference on "Digitalisation and the Future of Higher Education," PhD researcher Anna Prisca…

Elena Schulz-Ruhtenberg and Neslihan Altun
Student involvement

Sciences Po - Hertie School joint team wins first futurEU competition

Elena Schulz-Ruhtenberg and Neslihan Altun, who both study Public Policy at Sciences Po and the Hertie School…

Liviu Matei, CEU, photo by Daniel Vegel
Civic engagement

CIVICA’s conference “Digitalisation and the Future of Higher Education” considers trends for a post-COVID world (video)

In advance of the convening, Central European University Provost Liviu Matei examines some of the opportunities and…