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Circle U. delegation to the MUN

What to expect from the Circle U. delegation to MUN!

Hi! I’m Paul, a Circle U. ambassador at Université Paris Cité. Last month I became a diplomat for a few days... yes really! From the 23rd to the 27th of February, I took part in the Circle U. delegation for a Model United Nations (MUN) in Rome. Here is what happened!
Protests in Belgrade

"The University Cannot Remain Silent" — A Conversation with Two Serbian Academics

Since the Novi Sad tragedy of 1 November 2024, Serbian students and academics have been at the forefront of a remarkable mobilisation for justice and institutional accountability. On 13 March 2025, UCLouvain hosted the event Agents of Change to give visibility to their struggle. Two professors from the University of Belgrade tell us more.
Academic Chairs and admin colleagues at their 2026 lakeside retreat. Photo: Franziska Helms

Academic Chair Retreat: The Alliance’s Backbone Assembled

Busy platforms, a new knowledge hub and a buzzing Open Campus: Circle U.'s community of Academic Chairs has grown over the past year. This March, they got together outside of Berlin to connect, exchange and build momentum for future collaboration.
Careeer guidance

A Year of Knowledge Exchange Began for Career Advisors Across Circle U.

Within a broader initiative of Circle U. alliance to enhance communication and collaboration of our universities in various fields, a new community of practice successfully started to meet-up online, exchange experiences and share good practices.
Students at the Cross Incubation Week 2026 at Aarhus University.

The Cross-InCU.bation Week: Invaluable Insights and New Perspectives

In the first week of March, the incubator hub Kitchen at Aarhus University had the pleasure of hosting the Circle U. Cross InCU.bation Week aimed at advanced startups.
Professor Miroslav Marić

Interview with Prof. Miroslav Marić, Academic Director of the AI Knowledge Hub

Discover how the University of Belgrade is shaping the future of artificial intelligence through visionary leadership and collaboration. In this interview, Professor Miroslav Marić shares insights on AI’s rapid evolution, real-world impact, and ambitious plans driving innovation across Europe today.
Group of researchers

Expanding your network: Circle U. tools to connect, collaborate and grow your research

Explore the Academic Directory, browse the Research Outputs Repository, and consider how these tools could support your next collaboration, funding application, or career move. Your next research partner might already be part of the Circle U. community.
Circle U. colleagues at a staff week in Aarhus

Call for Communities of Practice 2026

Circle U. is happy to launch the second call for Circle U. Communities of Practice (CoPs).
Students raising hands

Circle U. Seed Fund: Young Influencers – Empowering Leadership for Democracy (YIELD)

Each month, we present one of the 11 seed-funded projects running this year. This month, discover how Young Influencers: Empowering Leadership for Democracy (YIELD) is helping students develop the skills and confidence to engage with democratic processes and lead change in their communities. Read on to learn more.
In pursuit of development podcast

Artificial intelligence and the future of human decision-making

A conversation between Academic Directors Dan Banik and Francesco Marcelloni on AI, democracy, and why the biggest risks of artificial intelligence may not be the ones we talk about most.
On International Women’s Day, Circle U. celebrates the impact of women in innovation by highlighting the BeeLead Women Founders Network.

International Women’s Day: Empowering the Next Generation of European Founders

On International Women’s Day, Circle U. celebrates the impact of women in innovation by highlighting the BeeLead Women Founders Network.
Bhumika and Mathias

Bhumika and Mathias join the Circle U. Office as its new interns

On 2 February, the Circle U. Office in Brussels welcomed two new interns: Bhumika Gupta as Communications Assistant and Mathias as Policy Assistant. Over the next months, until the end of June, they will contribute to the daily work of the alliance, bringing new ideas, curiosity, and enthusiasm.

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