INITIATIVES AND ACTIVITIES
CGU HIGHLIGHTS
The Erasmus+ KA171-HED mobilities of the CGU EU–America Mobility Consortium are published
The Compostela Group of Universities (CGU), together with partner universities from Region 10 of the Erasmus+ KA171-HED Project, has published the selected mobilities for the 2024–2027 period. The programme will support traineeships in Engineering and ICT fields from Mexico and El Salvador, to be carried out in Spain between June and December 2026 under EU Erasmus+ funding managed through SEPIE.
The International Prize Grupo Compostela–Xunta de Galicia reaches its 30th anniversary celebrating cultural and social values
The Grupo Compostela–Xunta de Galicia International Prize marks its 30th anniversary as the jury meets to select the 2026 winner, who will become the 30th recipient of the award. The prize recognises cultural and social values and the Camino de Santiago. The decision will be announced shortly, with the ceremony taking place in September in Poznań (Poland).
The Treasurer of the Compostela Group of Universities Assumes the Vice Presidency of AMPEI
The treasurer of the Compostela Group of Universities (GCU), Valeria Padilla Navarro, has been appointed vice-president of the Mexican Association for International Education (AMPEI) for the 2026–2027 term. Her appointment to the new Board of Directors strengthens the GCU’s presence within this body and will help to promote responsible internationalisation and academic cooperation between Mexican institutions and international networks.
María Teresa Carballeira takes part in the 5th Meeting of Managers of the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe in Spain
María Teresa Carballeira, Executive Secretary of the CGU, took part in the 5th Meeting of Managers of the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe held in Huelva (23–25 March 2026), focused on the role of research and academic networks in the development of cultural routes.
The Compostela Group of Universities plays a prominent role at the FAUBAI 2026 Conference
The CGU take part in FAUBAI 2026 in Brazil, strengthening its international profile and its strategy for cooperation with the Americas.
Pan-European University visits the Compostela Group of Universities
The GCU welcomes a delegation from the Pan-European University of Slovakia, strengthening ties and opening up new avenues for academic cooperation.
The CGU launches the Erasmus+ KA171-HED mobility call for students from Latin America to Spain
El Grupo Compostela de Universidades (GCU) lanza la convocatoria 2025-2026 de su proyecto Erasmus+ KA171-HED (ref. 2024‑1‑ES01‑KA171‑HED‑000239621), financiado por la Unión Europea y destinado a promover la movilidad de estudiantes de grado y posgrado recién titulados de instituciones de educación superior adheridas de la Región 10 en América a las universidades españolas del Consorcio Erasmus+ KA130-HED para la Movilidad GCU EU-América.
The CGU will address the challenges of university internationalisation at FAUBAI 2026
GCU has been invited to a plenary session at the FAUBAI 2026 Conference in Florianópolis (Brazil) on the role of university networks in internationalisation.
GCU invited to the 5th Cultural Routes Managers’ Meeting in Spain
GCU will participate as a speaker in the 5th Cultural Routes Managers’ Meeting in Huelva, reinforcing its academic role in European cultural initiatives.
GCU promotes the expansion of its volunteer programs in León
GCU is preparing a volunteer program in León, inspired by Jaca’s experience, reinforcing academic and cultural cooperation along the Camino de Santiago.
MEMBER’S NEWS
Masaryk University launches Czech Heritage Summer School 2026 with scholarships for international students
Masaryk University is launching its Czech Heritage Summer School 2026, offering scholarships to students interested in Czech culture and history.
CETYS University presents its 2026 Summer Programme and scholarships for CGU members
CETYS Universidad invita a participar en su Programa de Verano 2026, con cursos y actividades formativas abiertas a miembros del GCU, ofreciendo becas especiales para facilitar la colaboración académica.
The UPC opens its catalogue of COIL courses for international collaboration
La UPC presenta su catálogo de cursos COIL, abierto a colaboración internacional en Negocios, Ingeniería, Derecho, Ciencias de la Salud y Ciencias Humanas, e invita a evaluar propuestas adicionales de cooperación con las universidades socias del GCU.
UNACH organises the WTES webinar on public policies for internationalisation in Latin America
La UNACH organiza el primer webinario 2026 de la serie WTES, centrado en la internacionalización de la educación superior y las políticas públicas en América Latina, con análisis de casos de varios países y la participación de expertos regionales. El evento es en línea y gratuito.
UNESP promotes the 12th International Postgraduate Fair in Lima 2026
La XII Feria Internacional Expo Postgrados se celebrará los días 8 y 9 de mayo de 2026 en Lima, reuniendo programas de maestría, postgrado y certificaciones. La UNESP invita a su comunidad académica a conocer la feria, acceder a oportunidades de networking y aprovechar las condiciones de preventa hasta el 15 de febrero.
UPC to host the International Fair 2026 on 17 April
The Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas will host the UPC International Fair on 17 April 2026, an international event aimed at promoting academic mobility and inter-university cooperation.
Pécs Summer School celebrates its 10th anniversary with special discounts for students from CGU member universities
Pécs Summer School at the University of Pécs will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2026 with special discounts for students from CGU member universities. The summer programmes, lasting two or four weeks, will take place in July and August, with direct application and no institutional nomination required.
EMUNI invites academics to collaborate in its new PhD programme in International Law
The Euro-Mediterranean University (EMUNI) invites professors and senior researchers to take part in its new PhD Programme in International Law, structured into two modules: Public International Law and International and Comparative Business Law. Each course includes approximately 15 teaching hours in a flexible format, with content adapted to the lecturers’ areas of expertise.
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.
KEY DATES

University of Miño
GCU-UMINHO Institutional Meeting, Rector’s Office
– Braga, Portugal –
8 June 2026

University of Santiago de Compostela
Institutional Meeting CGU–USC, Rectorate
– Santiago de Compostela, Spain –
11 June 2026

Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań
Executive Committee
– Poznań, Poland –
13 September 2026
Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan (Poland)
XXXII CGU General Assembly
14-15 September 2026
MEMBERS
Univeridad de La Rioja
Universidad del Pacífico

Universidad Autónoma de Chiapas

Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero
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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

UPAEP

Autonomous University of Chihuahua
La Salle Morelia University

University of La Laguna

Rey Juan Carlos University

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