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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



Catherine de Vries, Bocconi University
Civic engagement

An open and diverse university community that can benefit all society

Catherine De Vries was recently appointed as the first Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at Bocconi University. In this…

Screenshot of online workshop
Education

Collaborating to create a gender equal and inclusive agenda for CIVICA

Thirty faculty and staff members from CIVICA partner universities as well as experts from other institutions…

DNA puzzle, credit Pixabay
Research and innovation

Pan-European cooperation to solve problems caused by pandemics

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused widespread problems across the globe. A new EU-funded research project will contribute…

Students at Sciences Po and at the Hertie School engage in online activities
Education

In first jointly taught CIVICA master’s course, students explore “Democracy in Crisis”

Around 25 students from the Hertie School and 45 from Sciences Po signed up for the first joint master's course of…

President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen
Partner highlights

'Society, Europe and Future' with Ursula von der Leyen

On 28 November, the President of the European Commission spoke at the official inauguration of the Academic Year…

PhD training, Hertie School
Education

"PhDs teach PhDs” activities kick off with survey research

On 30 November, 1 & 10 December 2020, the Hertie School hosts an online training on survey design aimed at PhD…

Carlo Altomonte, Bocconi University
Education

A truly European journey for CIVICA master’s students

Carlo Altomonte, Professor of Economics of European Integration at Bocconi University, talks us through the design, aims…

Illustration of virtual work meeting, via Shutterstock / DidGason
Education

Towards a gender-inclusive European University

In order to foster a joint and inclusive identity among faculty and staff across CIVICA, Sciences Po’s Gender Studies…

Vivien Schmidt
Research and innovation

The Euro and the future of European democracy

The CIVICA Future of Europe lecture series organised by the Jacques Delors Centre at the Hertie School continues with a…