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Seed funding for your next cooperative research project! Deadline: 28 February 2026

On 16 May 2025, members of the Circle U. alliance gathered in Pisa for its bi-yearly General Assembly. Hosted at the Aula Magna Nuova of the Università di Pisa, the meeting was an opportunity to discuss objectives, common projects and future strategies.

Learn more about the Postdoc Mobility Programme through the testimonies of two researchers who got the opportunity to take their research abroad and start new collaborations.

We are excited to announce the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) 2025 Call for Flagship Initiatives. This funding opportunity invites students, administrative staff, and faculty members from Circle U. member institutions to develop innovative projects that advance equity, diversity, and inclusion within their academic environments. Deadline: 31 October 2025

Louvain-la-Neuve, often nicknamed "the student bubble," is much more than just a university campus. It’s a real city built by and for students, combining friendliness, accessibility, high-quality education, and a unique vibe. Here are 5 great reasons to start your studies here!

The third edition of the Circle U. Sandpits was held at UCLouvain and brought together researchers from across Europe with the aim of developing interdisciplinary research projects.

This autumn, we are delighted to welcome Adama Bah as an intern in the Circle U. Office. From September to December 2025, Adama will contribute to our work on policy monitoring, project coordination, and events.

From 19 to 21 May 2025, the University of Vienna welcomed staff members from 8 partner universities across 9 countries to its third edition of the Circle U. Staff Days.

Participate in the poster session at the Circle U. 5th anniversary, hosted at the University of Vienna. Deadline: 30 September 2025

This year, Circle U. is supporting 13 seed-funded projects. Over the next few months, each project leader will present their initiative. This month, we are taking a closer look at the project Climate Change? LET’S BE THE CHANGE.

This year, Circle U. is supporting 13 seed-funded projects. Over the next few months, each project leader will present their initiative. This month, we are taking a closer look at the project Photographic Imaginaries of the Countryside: Transformations in Understanding Rural Europe, 1827-1914 (PICTURE).

Community building, the introduction of the new Knowledge Hub on Artificial Intelligence and Open Campus were among the themes at the recent Academic Chair Retreat in Italy.