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The SGroup - Universities in Europe network is a non-for-profit organization with over 30 years of experience in university collaboration.

Find out more about SGroup at www.sgroup-unis.eu. The SGroup - Universities in Europe network aims to strengthen the institutional capacities of its member universities to reinforce their international visibility, to expand their collaboration opportunities in education and research and to improve the quality of their governance, teaching, research and administrative practices. It seeks to achieve

this through the transfer of knowledge, the development of strategic alliances and the improvement of intercultural understanding.

09/02/2026

⏳Only 2 weeks left to register for the ICON Programme

Ready to travel to an institution and country of your choice and learn in the most engaging way possible? The ICON Programme offers short-term international mobility opportunities that support collaboration, knowledge exchange, and professional development across the SGroup network.

If you’re considering applying, now is the time.

👉 Register here: https://sgroup-unis.eu/icon_form

Here’s a sneak peek at some of our previous ICON grantees and their international experiences 🌍

05/02/2026

🎤 PhD Cup 2026 — applications are open!

We’re excited to launch the SGroup PhD Cup 2026, a unique opportunity for PhD candidates in the SGroup network to boost their communication skills, connect with peers, and share their research with a broader audience.

The competition combines expert training in research communication with a dynamic pitch format where participants showcase their work and compete for visibility and recognition. It’s all about making your research clear, engaging, and impactful.

The winner will receive an SGroup PhD Mobility Grant of up to €1,000 to support research abroad, a launchpad for international experience and collaboration.

👉 Ready to take your research to the next level? Register now and join us for PhD Cup 2026! https://sgroup-unis.eu/form_sgroup_phd_cup_2026

16/12/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, the latest SGroup December Newsletter reflects on a year shaped by collaboration, resilience, and shared progress across our network. This edition looks back at key moments and achievements from the past year, celebrates the people who help strengthen our community, and offers a glimpse into upcoming activities and opportunities for collaboration in 2026.

👉 Read the full newsletter here:
https://sgroup-unis.eu/file/download?name=sgroup-newsletter-2025-12.pdf

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You can also explore our newsletter archive on our website:
https://sgroup-unis.eu/page/newsletter

We look forward to continuing this journey together in the year ahead.

27/11/2025

Celebrating the SGroup‘s Awards! 🌟

We are delighted to share moments from this year's Awards Ceremony, traditionally held at the Annual Aeeting, where we honored two laureates for their outstanding contribution to the SGroup network.

🏆 Lifetime Achievement Award – to Cecilia Christersson (Malmö University), a dedicated innovative contributor also a former Vice President of the network, who shaped the SGroup’s direction with passion and purpose!

✨ Impact Award – Gemma Castro (Universidad de Cantabria), a founding member of SGroup and a key figure in the network’s history!

We couldn’t be prouder to recognize these remarkable colleagues whose work continues to elevate our entire network. 👏

14/11/2025

We are excited to share more highlights from the SGroup Annual Meetings 2025!

🎥 Watch the video created by our wonderful hosts at the University of Szeged capturing the key moments, reflections and family spirit that defines the SGroup network.

One more heartfelt thank-you to our hosts for this beautiful visual story and to every participant who shared their time, ideas, and enthusiasm. 💙

Together, we made it truly memorable!

22/10/2025

🌍 What a week in Szeged!
Our SGroup Annual Meetings 2025 took place last week in the beautiful city of Szeged, Hungary, a week filled with meaningful discussions, collaboration, culture, and connection.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us, both in person and online, for making this event such a success. Your energy, ideas, and commitment continue to strengthen the SGroup network year after year.

A special thank you to the University of Szeged for their wonderful hospitality and support throughout the week, you made us all feel at home!

Here are a few snapshots capturing the spirit of the meetings — a perfect blend of work, learning, inspiration, and a touch of fun along the way!

29/09/2025

🎉 We just wrapped up the final conference of the ECEM Project in Brussels!

After three years of collaboration, innovation, and hard work, it was incredible to come together one last time to share the results of our research, reflect on our journey, and discuss what comes next. The event brought together stakeholders and involved colleagues, showcasing the impact of our efforts to improve Service Learning and Community Engagement in HEI's.

It was also wonderful to see so many SGroup members actively involved throughout the project, eager to explore Service Learning, and committed to taking concrete steps toward implementation in their own institutions.

A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to the project, attended the conference, and helped make this event such a success. Your engagement and insights were beyond amazing.

📸 Sharing a few moments from the day below, feel free to tag yourself!

To learn more about the ECEM Project and its outcomes, visit:
🔗https://www.ecem-project.org/

15/09/2025

🔔 Final call! Registrations are closing soon for the ECEM Final Conference, happening 26 September 2025 in Brussels.

🎓 Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation on how student mobility can drive civic engagement and social inclusion. The day will feature presentations from the ECEM project, cross-sector discussions, and interactive sessions on shaping the future of Erasmus+ mobility.

📍 Reserve your spot before it’s too late ➡️ https://acaevents.idloom.events/ECEMFinalConference/register
Attendance is free, but spaces are limited and filling up quickly.

🔗 Learn more: ecem-project.org

05/09/2025

You can still register for SGroup’s most awaited annual event. 😍

The 2025 Annual Meetings will bring together members from across our network for three days of strategic discussion, collaboration, and forward-looking exchange.
Join us to help shape the future vision, priorities and actions of our netowrk with peers who share a commitment to impactful international cooperation in higher education.

We would like to invite you to register via the following link: https://sgroup-unis.eu/form_annual_meetings_2025

We look forward to welcoming you in Szeged next month!

31/07/2025

The SGroup office will be on summer vacation from August 1st to August 18th.
We wish all our members a wonderful and relaxing summer! 🌞
We’re excited to return refreshed and ready for the upcoming academic year.

23/07/2025

📢 Registrations are open for the final conference of the Enriching Communities through Engaged Mobilities (ECEM) project, taking place at the Palais des Académies in Brussels on 26 September 2025.

The conference will present ECEM’s main findings and dive into the future of engaged mobility through discussions on civic engagement in Erasmus+, policy and practice exchanges, case-study presentations, and a collaborative fishbowl discussion on the future of Erasmus+. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage in parallel sessions exploring how to strengthen collaboration between higher education institutions, national agencies, and civil society.
📍 Register now and check out the draft programme ➡️
https://acaevents.idloom.events/ECEMFinalConference/pages/programme

Participation is free of charge, but registration is required as places are limited.

We can't wait to see you in Brussels!

07/07/2025

☕ On the 18th of July, grab your coffee and join us for the next SGroup Café!

This third edition, held at 11:00 CEST, will focus on Service Learning and Community Engagement — and also marks the final meeting of the ECEM Project’s Community of Practice.

We are delighted to welcome Nives Mikelic Preradovic from EASLHE, joining us to share insights and spark discussion on the future of service learning in our institutions.

🔗 Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81191482184?pwd=dg6wDKBgUZDWWHcPKlnAEgvWpxYbMa.1

We look forward to connecting with all of you for this reflective and inspiring session!

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