Professors, scientists, administrative staff and students from the two universities had the opportunity to exchange and reflect together, as well as to discover the two institutions, what brings them closer together and what differentiates them in terms of teaching, training and research - in this case, in the field of sociology. This is a relevant way to imagine the shape of the university of the future within the framework of the Circle U. European University Alliance, as well as to envisage new collaborations across borders.