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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



Cultivating global partnerships: President Cornelia Woll of Hertie School visits IE University

IE University welcomes Hertie School President Cornelia Woll for Dual Degree Programme signing, book presentation, and…

Student involvement

“Optimism helps us define our future, reality gives us a starting point”

Ximena Docarmo, master's student at the Hertie School, reflects on political education after representing CIVICA in the…

EU elections: Simon Hix predicts 'A sharp right turn'

Simon Hix, Stein Rokkan Chair in Comparative Politics at the EUI, discusses the findings of his recent study, published…

Research and innovation

Global Dialogues in Law: Reflecting on Enrico Basile’s CIVICA Visit to Sciences Po

Enrico Basile, Assistant Professor of Criminal Law and White-Collar Crime at Bocconi University, was welcomed by the…

Inaugural meeting of the CIVICA Environmental Sustainability Board highlights commitment to EU's Green Transition

On March 11th, the CIVICA alliance convened its first Environmental Sustainability Board meeting. This significant move…

Expanding 'CIVICA for Ukraine': Strengthening ties among European Universities

CIVICA enhances support for Ukrainian academic institutions in a new phase of academic cooperation initiative.

Poland’s integration with the EU: Economic, regulatory, and political perspectives

Professor Artur Nowak-Far, Department of European Integration and Legal Studies, SGH Collegium of World Economy, writes…

Student involvement

EU Elections: CIVICA students advocate for youth quotas at the European Parliament

We spoke to two students taking part in a Dual Master's degree from Sciences Po and Bocconi University about their…

Methane emissions: A Crucial Focus at COP29

Azerbaijan aims to bridge the gap between developed and developing nations, accelerating action towards the Paris…