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Networks and Alliances

Creating Links Across the Globe through Networks and Alliances

Trinity understands the value of international institutional collaboration via Networks and Alliances and is a member of numerous prestigious collaborations of this type.

Charm-EU

Charm-EU

  • In 2019 the CHARM-EU project initiated by five research-based universities, University of Barcelona, Trinity College Dublin, Utrecht University, Eötvös Loránd University Budapest and University of Montpellier became a true example of good practice in the European Higher Education landscape.
  • In January 2022, CHARM-EU approved the integration of three new alliance partners: Åbo Akademi University in Finland, Würzburg University in Germany, and Hochschule Ruhr West also in Germany which to date had been an associate partner.
  • CHARM-EU represents a Challenge-Driven, Accessible, Research-based, and Mobile model for the co-creation of a European University aligned with the European Values and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • CHARM-EU was created to align with the long-term vision of the European Universities initiative. The diversity of educational systems and the differing geographical, regional, cultural, linguistic, economic, and historical perspectives/challenges of the eight CHARM-EU members contribute to consolidating the University of the Future revealing our common goals on the path towards a more sustainable and inclusive future.
  • In September 2021 CHARM-EU launched a Master’s in Global Challenges for Sustainability which offers a unique international learning opportunity. Students on this programme have the opportunity to address the pressing need for sustainability in a transdisciplinary and challenge-based environment.
  • Activity under this Alliance is managed and coordinated by Trinity Global and the CHARM EU Office at Trinity College Dublin.

Coimbra Group

Coimbra Group

  • Coimbra Group is an association of long-established European multidisciplinary universities.
  • Founded in 1985 with Trinity as a founder member.
  • The Coimbra Group is committed to creating special academic and cultural ties in order to promote, for the benefit of its members, internationalisation, academic collaboration, excellence in learning and research, and service to society. It is also the purpose of the Group to influence European educational policy and to develop best practice through mutual exchange of experience.
  • Trinity has a named representative on each of the 12 Working Groups of the Coimbra Group, spanning activities in Research, Education and Outreach.
  • Activity under this Network is managed and coordinated by Trinity Global at Trinity College Dublin.

Consortium for Advanced Studies Abroad (CASA)

Consortium for Advanced Studies Abroad (CASA)

  • CASA is a non-profit academic consortium of twelve leading comprehensive research universities formed for the purpose of organising and delivering rigorous education abroad programmes in collaboration with leading world universities.
  • CASA member institutions are Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Georgetown University, Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, Northwestern University, Trinity College Dublin, the University of Melbourne, the University of Pennsylvania, and Vanderbilt University. CASA associate member institutions are Amherst College, Barnard College, Grinnell College, Swarthmore College, and Williams College.
  • From its inception, the intention of CASA is to go beyond conventional study abroad, harnessing the combined resources of its member institutions to deliver full immersion opportunities that engage students with leading academics around the world.
  • Activity under this Consortium is managed and coordinated by Trinity Global at Trinity College Dublin.

European University Foundation (EUF)

European University Foundation (EUF)

  • The European University Foundation (EUF) aims to accelerate the modernisation of the European Higher Education Area. The Foundation stands for diversity and social fairness in Higher Education.
  • It focuses action on five pillars in HE: Quality mobility, Employability, Policy innovation, Digital higher education, Active citizenship.
  • Members of EUF are public universities that share a culture of academic excellence.
  • The Foundation was founded in 2003 and is now composed of 20 member universities.
  • Activity under this Network is managed and coordinated by Trinity Global at Trinity College Dublin.

International Association of Universities

International Association of Universities

  • Founded in 1950 under the auspices of UNESCO, the International Association of Universities (IAU) is the leading global association of higher education institutions and organisations from around the world.
  • IAU convenes and connects almost 600 Members from more than 130 countries to identify, reflect and act on common priorities. It acts as the global voice of higher education to a wide range of international and inter-governmental organizations, in particular to UNESCO.

League of European Research Universities (LERU)

League of European Research Universities (LERU)

  • The League of European Research Universities (LERU) is a well-established network of 23 leading research-intensive universities from 12 European countries.
  • It develops and disseminates views on research, innovation and higher education through policy papers, statements, meetings and events helping to shape policy at the EU level.
  • The League is a valued interlocutor for the European institutions and other policy stakeholders. It acts as a strong, outspoken voice of European research-intensive universities on a wide range of topics related to EU policies and initiatives.
  • Activity under this Network is managed and coordinated by the Provost’s Office at Trinity College Dublin.

The New School, New University in Exile

The New School, New University in Exile

  • Established in September 2018, the Consortium follows in the tradition of the New School’s original University in Exile created by its first President, Alvin Johnson in 1933.
  • The Consortium is a globally expanding group of colleges and universities, each committed to hosting at least one threatened scholar every year.
  • Today, members of the New University in Exile Consortium are hosting more than 150 exiled scholars from 24 countries.

If you have an idea or proposal for partnership, we would like to hear from you. Get in touch with the International Partnerships Team at international.partnerships@tcd.ie .