University Walking Community
Volunteering, Training and Cultural Programme on the Camino
INITIATIVES AND ACTIVITIES
CGU HIGHLIGHTS

Coordination meeting of the CGU Volunteering with Heritage in Forests GAL programme
Representatives of the partner organisations of the CGU Volunteering with Heritage in Forests GAL programme held their first official meeting to coordinate efforts and jointly plan activities.

David Green strengthens academic cooperation during his pilgrimage along the Camino Portugués with the Compostela Group of Universities
As part of his pilgrimage along the Camino Portugués, Professor David Green, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Worcester (United Kingdom), held a series of institutional meetings between 23 and 29 May 2025 with representatives of the Compostela Group of Universities (CGU) and its member institutions. These activities were part of the Meetings on the Way initiative, promoted by the CGU to reinforce academic ties along the Camino de Santiago.

The Compostela Group of Universities promotes intergenerational eco-volunteering with the project GCU Volunteering with heritage in Forests GAL
The Compostela Group of Universities (CGU) launches the CGU Volunteering with Heritage programme in Forests GAL.

Building cross-sector collaboration for well-being at the first EUniWell Associated Partners Meeting
The Compostela Group of Universities participated in the first EUniWell Associated Partners Meeting, organised by the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), which brought together 16 entities from various sectors to collaborate on well-being.

Adam Mickiewicz University hosts the CGU Executive Committee meeting in Poznań
Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań hosted the meeting of the Executive Committee of the Compostela Group of Universities on 14 and 15 April 2025, with the participation of its Rector, Professor Bogumiła Kaniewska, and the Vice-Rector for International Relations, Professor Rafał Witkowski.

Registration open for the XXXI General Assembly of the Compostela Group of Universities
The Compostela Group of Universities (CGU) has opened the registration period for its XXXI General Assembly, which will take place from 14 to 16 September 2025 in Vila Real, Portugal. The University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD) will host this edition of the Group’s annual meeting.

The CGU and Alumni USC move forward with the Tresemes Project in a meeting at the University of Minho
The CGU and Alumni USC move forward with the Tresemes Project in a meeting at the University of Minho, agreeing on a mentoring course, meetings, and its promotion at the next CGU General Assembly.

CGU Presidency meets with the delegation of CEDIA
La presidenta y la secretaria ejecutiva del GCU acoge a una delegación de CEDIA en la sede de la red en Santiago de Compostela.

Presentation of the 1st International Academic Conference ‘Universities and Cultural Routes’ in Hungary
Presentation of the 1st International Academic Conference ‘Universities and Cultural Routes’ . The executive secretary, María Teresa Carballeira Rivera, introduced it at the 13th Annual Consultative Forum of the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe.

The CGU presents its activities at the event to welcome international students to the University of Santiago de Compostela, 2024
The Compostela Group of Universities attends the International Students Welcome Day at the University of Santiago de Compostela, 2024.
MEMBER’S NEWS

Erasmus+ cooperation between Karlstad University and Galician universities strengthens Compostela Group ties
🇬🇧 English: Professor Natalia Seco, from the universities of Vigo and Santiago de Compostela, completed a teaching stay at Karlstad University through Erasmus+, strengthening cooperation within the Compostela Group of Universities.

The Autonomous University of Chiapas organises a Webinar on the University of the Future 2024
The international event will explore the challenges and opportunities facing higher education in the global era.

Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC) achieves International EAC-ABET Accreditation in Engineering
The Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC), a member of the Compostela Group of Universities, has achieved international accreditation from the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET for three of its engineering programs: Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Mechatronic Engineering.

The Euro-Mediterranean University (EMUNI) launches the Call for its International Conference 2024
The Euro-Mediterranean University (EMUNI) announces the opening of the call for the Ripam 10.5. & EMUNI 2024 Conference, which will take place on 10-11 October in Piran, Slovenia. The central theme of this edition will be ‘Ancient Hydrological Systems and Water Management in the Mediterranean Region’.

INTEC celebrates its International Staff Week (ISW) 2024: “Higher Education in the Dominican Republic: A Comprehensive Approach Aligned with Erasmus+ Priorities”
El Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC) anuncia la celebración de su International Staff Week, que tendrá lugar del 17 al 21 de junio de 2024 en Santo Domingo, República Dominicana. Bajo el título “La Educación Superior en la República Dominicana: Un Enfoque Integral Alineado con las Prioridades de Erasmus+”, este evento está especialmente diseñado para miembros del personal académico y administrativo de diversas áreas de instituciones asociadas, interesados en participar en esta experiencia enriquecedora.

The University of A Coruña opens registration for its International Summer School 2024
The International Summer School of the University of A Coruña offers a unique experience for students from all over the world. The selected courses, taught by foreign university professors, cover a wide range of subjects and are recognised with 6 optional ECTS credits upon successful completion.

CETYS University invites CGU affiliated institutions to participate in the International Summer Programme 2024
CETYS offers 25 scholarships of 100% of tuition and fees for students from GCU member institutions.

The Lodz University invites to participate in the International Scientific Conference “Protection and Security of Financial Services Market Participants”
The conference, organised by the Department of Central Banking and Financial Intermediation of the University of Lódz, will take place on 16 May 2024 in hybrid, face-to-face and online format. Its main objective is to exchange views and experiences on the protection and security of financial services market participants, especially consumers.

The Santo Domingo Institute of Technology announces The Great AI Debate, to be held 18-20 March 2024
The Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo, INTEC, announces The Great AI Debate, where the latest advances in artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies will be discussed. It will take place from 18-20 March 2024 and will be broadcast live.

The University of Zaragoza announces grants for Latin American and Equatorial Guinean PhD students 2024/2025
La Universidad de Zaragoza convoca ayudas para iberoamericanos y ecuatoguineanos en estudios de doctorado 2024/2025.
KEY DATES
Autonomous Community of Aragon (Spain)
University Walking Community
16-30 August 2025
Region 10 and Spain
Erasmus mobility call+ KA171-HED
September 2025
University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro
Meeting of the Executive Committee
14 September 2025
Online course
Compostela Debate Academy
4-8 November 2024
University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
International Conference on “Universities and Cultural Routes”
13-14 November 2024
University of Trás-os-montes and Alto Douro, Portugal
XXXI CGU General Assembly
14-16 September 2025
Comarca de Monfero (A Coruña, España)
Volunteering GCU with heritage in Forests GAL
23 September-7 October 2025
Online
Compostela Debate Academy
3-7 November 2025
MEMBERS
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Universidad Autónoma de Chiapas
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CETT
Ilia State University
Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno
Columbus University
Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
Centro de Enseñanza Técnica y Superior (CETYS)
HACU
Autonomous University of Chihuahua
La Salle Morelia University
University of La Laguna
Rey Juan Carlos University
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