Adam Mickiewicz • Anahuac Xalapa University • CETYS University • Columbus University • Erasmus University College Brussels • Grigol Robakidze University • • International Telematic University UNINETTUNO • • • Kazimieras Simonavicius University • • Monterrey2017‑2018 Institute of Technology and Higher Education • National Uni- versity Federico Villarreal • National University Mayor de San Marcos • Pan-European University • Perugia University • Peruvian University of Applied Sciences (UPC) • Philipps-Universität Marburg • Pontifical Catholic University of • Rey Juan Carlos University • Roehampton University • Technical University of Cartagena • Technical University of Madrid • Technological Institute of Santo Domingo • UNESP - São Paulo State University • University Chemical Technology and Metallurgy • University Kore di Enna • Uni- versity La Salle, AC • University of A Coruña • University of Almeria • University of Arizona • • University of Cadiz • • University of Extremadura • • University of Guadalajara • University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria • University of Leon • • • University of Lodz • University of Malaga • • University of Massachusetts Lowell • • University of • • • University of Pécs • • • • University of Santiago de CompostelaAnnual • University of SevilleReport • (UBAYA) • Universi- ty of the Basque Country • University of • • • Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno • Adam Mickiewicz University • Anahuac Xalapa University • CETYS University • Columbus University • Erasmus University College Brussels • Grigol Robakidze University • Ilia State University • International Telematic University UNINETTUNO • Jaume I University • Karlstad University • Kazimieras Simonavicius University • Masaryk University • Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education • National University Federico Villarreal • National University Mayor de San Marcos • Pan-European University • Perugia University • Peruvian University of Applied Sciences (UPC) • Phili- pps-Universität Marburg • Pontifical Catholic University of Peru • Rey Juan Carlos University • Roehamp- ton University • Technical University of Cartagena • Technical University of Madrid • Technological Insti- tute of Santo Domingo • UNESP - São Paulo State University • University Chemical Technology and Meta- llurgy • University Kore di Enna • University La Salle, AC • University of A Coruña • University of Almeria • University of Arizona • University of Burgos • University of Cadiz • University of Cantabria • University of Extremadura • University of Fribourg • University of Guadalajara • University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria • University of Leon • University of Lima • University of Lleida • University of Lodz • University of Malaga • University of Malta • University of Massachusetts Lowell • University of Minho • • University of Nantes • University of Oviedo • University of Pécs • University of Piura • Univer- sity of Regensburg • University of Salamanca • University of Santiago de Compostela • University of Sevi- lle • University of Surabaya (UBAYA) • University of the Basque Country • • Univer- sity of Vigo • University of Zaragoza • Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno • Adam Mickiewicz Uni- versity • Anahuac Xalapa University • CETYS University • Columbus University • Erasmus University College Brussels • Grigol Robakidze University • Ilia State University • International Telematic University UNINETTUNO • Jaume I University • Karlstad University • Kazimieras Simonavicius University • Masaryk University • Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education • National University Federico Villa- rreal • National University Mayor de San Marcos • Pan-European University • Perugia University • Peru- vian University of Applied Sciences (UPC) • Philipps-Universität Marburg • Pontifical Catholic University of Peru • Rey Juan Carlos University • Roehampton University • Technical University of Cartagena • Tech- nical University of Madrid • Technological Institute of Santo Domingo • UNESP - São Paulo State Universi- ty • University Chemical Technology and Metallurgy • University Kore di Enna • University La Salle, AC • University of A Coruña • University of Almeria • University of Arizona • University of Burgos • University of Cadiz • University of Cantabria • University of Extremadura • University of Fribourg • University of Guadalajara • University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria • University of Leon • University of Lima • Univer- sity of Lleida • University of Lodz • University of Malaga • University of Malta • University of Massachuse- tts Lowell • University of Minho • University of Monterrey • University of Nantes • University of Oviedo • University of Pécs • University of Piura • University of Regensburg • University of Salamanca • University The Compostela Group of (CGU) took its first steps in 1994 and has grown in size over the years, with pilgrims from more than 60 universities across the world having since joined our non‑profit international higher education association. Acting as a crossroads for all them, the CGU has become one of the largest such networks in . The GCU is the dean of the international networks of universities with a global scope based in . TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Compostela Group of Universities welcomes you to its travel journal, which features the most notable experiences and activities of the last year and also contains notes on the exciting adventures to come in the year ahead. The way is long, so buen camino!

EXPERIENCES ALONG THE WAY ...... 7 WALKERS IN OUR NETWORK ...... 13 SHARED EXPERIENCES ...... 19 COMPANIONS ON THE WAY ...... 29 OUR TRAVEL JOURNAL IS PACKED WITH… . . . . 39 BECOME A WALKER ...... 45 EXPERIENCES

along the way QUOTES FROM THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The University of Salamanca is These new initiatives are celebrating the eighth centenary of its complemented by ongoing contests foundation, and the CGU is playing and mobility programmes, which its part in the celebrations by holding have seen a significant increase in the its general assembly at this member participation of member universities. In university. Both institutions share the 2018, more than 100 applications were same commitment to casting a light on received for the STELLA mobility the past and looking towards the future programmes, while the contests PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE by promoting heritage and supporting attracted more than 30 videos. innovation. You can find more detailed This year, the CGU has devoted a information on the activities and large part of its efforts to enhancing initiatives that the CGU has engaged the value of the tangible and intangible in throughout 2018 in the pages of this Inmaculada Fortanet Ann Langenakens Antonio López Díaz Carina Eriksson heritage of the Camino de Santiago. As Annual Report. well as highlighting its role as a vehicle Having summed this year up, the For me, the year’s most I feel the CGU network has Last year the University The metaphor that comes to for European culture at the International time has come to look to the future, outstanding event was the been widening its scope over of Santiago de Compostela mind when summing up the Seminar on the Camino de Santiago as I indicated at the beginning of this First International University this past year. It is expanding and the CGU joined forces past year with the Compostela , the CGU has brought and Europe message. The 25th anniversary of the Forum, which proved a very geographically and exploring to develop two important network is an amazingly the closer to the academic Camino foundation of the Compostela Group memorable experience for all new opportunities within a academic initiatives around colourful garden with plenty community by organising the First of Universities and our next elections the participants. We also took more clearly defined mission the Camino de Santiago, of strong‑growing flowers. International University Forum: The will be on our horizon in 2019. part in the video and research statement. offering university professors The year has been dynamic, Value of Human Rights on the Camino de pitch contests, and in the Stella and students from different creative and multi‑faceted. Santiago, which brought together more We look forward to your active and Stella Junior programmes. countries an experience based than 100 students and representatives of participation in our initiatives. Once again, our membership on solidarity and cooperative international institutions in Santiago de of the Compostela Group learning. This synergy of Compostela. Thanks to this initiative, of Universities generated collaboration also resulted in the rectors and representatives of the significant added value for one of our young researchers 19 participating universities signalled Marek Kręglewski Jaume I University. winning first prize in the © Maciej Męczyński ‑ AMU University Press their commitment to sustainable PRESIDENT OF THE COMPOSTELA research pitches contest. development goals by signing a GROUP OF UNIVERSITIES declaration. The organisation of these activities has been made possible by the signing 8 of collaboration agreements with 9 institutions that share the CGU’s values of solidarity and cooperation. QUOTES FROM THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Carla Jan Jean‑Pierre Juan Francisco Manuel Maurits Slavomir Thomas Martins Pavlík Roose García Marín Freire‑Garabal van Rooijen Rudenko Buntru

The Compostela Group of In a world in which economic Representing the Compostela ‘If you want to go far, go For nearly 25 years now Looking back at 2017/18, As an inclusive university The Compostela Group of Universities comprises a and political turmoil has Group of Universities in with others’. Being part of the Compostela Group of it has been special on a network, the Compostela Universities is a very dynamic vibrant group of universities almost become the norm, it Brussels is always gratifying, the CGU reinforces your Universities has served to personal level because my Group has embraced a more association that –with its from around the world and comes as a great relief to see as it allows me to keep in international visibility strengthen the universal dear colleagues honoured global membership approach many and varied activities, QUOTES FROM THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE provides a platform for the that universities and their touch with the secretariat and and provides you with the dimension of higher education, me with the Compostela by extending its membership programmes, and projects– is fruitful interchange of ideas, staff –both academic and be in direct contact with other opportunity to build bridges thanks in part to the inspiring Golden Pin at the last CGU structure to include more an essential part of UDEM’s experiences and expertise in non‑academic, and from networks. of cooperation with partners force of the Camino de General Assembly in Pécs, countries and regions of the international network. Being education and research, thus South America to East Asia– throughout the world. In our Santiago. Hungary. I appreciated that world than ever before. In a member of the CGU is like promoting the international are always ready to open up case, it has highly contributed the gesture very much. May this regard, the CGU aims to belonging to one big happy profile of its members. interesting possibilities for to our continued adaptation to the Compostela Group of become a significant university family. new generations of students educational and societal needs Universities prosper for many cooperation platform and to help them –without in a creative and innovative years to come. worldwide. prejudice and to the best of way. their knowledge and ability– prepare for the challenges of the future.

10 11 How was your experience in your first year as part of the Compostela Group of Universities? That is the question we put to the universities that joined us last year WALKERS IN OUR

Mamuka Miguel Ángel Tavkhelidze Castro Arroyo OF GRIGOL RECTOR OF THE QUOTES FROM OUR COMMUNITY ROBAKIDZE UNIVERSITY

It is a great honour for On my first meeting, I had network me to be a member of the opportunity to join a large the Compostela Group community of well‑reputed of Universities. I greatly institutions covering two appreciate it. Our university continents and rich in values. has been a member of this In the years to come, I hope to group for just a year now. participate proactively in the Last year we sent our CGU’s projects and activities, colleague to the General especially those addressing Assembly, where he made global challenges, and to help some very interesting contacts promote its visibility and with the representatives of international leadership. various universities. In the future, I can see us being more actively involved in a range of activities. I wish the CGU every success. 12 MEMBERS The Compostela Group of Universities brings together EUROPE • Adam Mickiewicz University • Philipps‑Universität Marburg • University of Lleida 73 members from 27 different countries, sharing the 44 universities • Erasmus University College Brussels • Rey Juan Carlos University • University of Lodz path to knowledge and the goal of improving higher • Grigol Robakidze University • Roehampton University • University of Malaga education for a better society • AKMI Metropolitan College • Ilia State University • Technical University of Cartagena • University of Malta • International Telematic University • Technical University of Madrid • University of Minho MEMBERS • Uniplaces UNINETTUNO • University Chemical Technology and • University of Nantes • Eastern European University • Jaume I University Metallurgy • University of Oviedo Association (EEUA) • Karlstad University • University Kore di Enna • University of Pécs • EMUNI • Kazimieras Simonavicius University • University of A Coruña • University of Regensburg • Erasmus Compostela • Masaryk University • University of Almeria • University of Salamanca • Pan‑European University • University of Burgos • University of Santiago de Compostela • Perugia University • University of Cadiz • University of Seville AMERICA • University of Cantabria • University of the Basque Country 17 universities • University of Extremadura • University of Valencia • University of Fribourg • University of Vigo • University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria • University of Zaragoza • University of Leon • Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno

• Anahuac Xalapa University • CETYS University • Columbus University ASIA • Monterrey Institute of Technology 1 university and Higher Education • National University Federico Villarreal • National University Mayor de San • University of Surabaya (UBAYA) Marcos • Brazilian Association for International • Peruvian University of Applied Education (FAUBAI) • QS Asia Quacquarelly Symonds Pte . Ltd . Sciences (UPC) • University of Arizona • Consortium for North American Higher • Pontifical Catholic University of • University of Guadalajara Education Collaboration (CONAHEC) legend Peru • University of Lima • Hispanic Association of Colleges and • Technological Institute of Santo • University of Massachusetts Universities (HACU) member universities Domingo Lowell • National Association of Universities 14 • UNESP - São Paulo State University • University of Monterrey and HEIs (ANUIES) associate members 15 • University La Salle, AC • University of Piura • collaborators STAFF AND DELEGATES OF THE CGU

President of the CGU Executive Secretary of the CGU Marek Kręglewski María Teresa Carballeira Rivera Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznan (Poland) University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain)

Executive Committee

GOVERNING BODIES Marek Kręglewski Carla Martins PRESIDENT University of Minho (Portugal) Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznan (Poland) Jan Pavlík Inmaculada Fortanet Masaryk University, Brno (Czech Republic) VICE‑PRESIDENT Gyula Zeller Jaume I University (Spain) University of Pécs (Hungary) Slavomir Rudenko TREASURER Jean Pierre Roose Pan‑European University (Slovakia) Honorary member Mª Teresa Carballeira Rivera Juan Francisco García Marín EXECUTIVE SECRETARY University of Leon (Spain) University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain) Manuel Freire‑Garabal Ann Langenakens University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain) Erasmus University College Brussels (Belgium) Maurits van Rooijen NOMINAL MEMBER Antonio López Díaz STAFF DELEGATES PERMANENT MEMBER London School of Business and Finance University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain) (United Kingdom) Lucía Castro Souto Delegates play a relevant role by acting Carina Eriksson Thomas Martin Buntru Office Manager of the CGU Secretariat as the main executive nexus between the university community and the Karlstad University (Sweden) University of Monterrey () Bárbara Fachal Santos CGU. They facilitate the flow of Communications Officer & Technician for Projects and Activities information, foster the participation of their universities in the activities and General Council identify new horizons of collaboration. Composed by representatives of full members of the Compostela Group of Universities. 16 17 SHARED experiences WITH STUDENTS In 2018, the CGU will award six VII Video Contest Stella Junior STELLA Junior grants. We believe in giving The Compostela Group of Last year, Alberto Medrano Samperio students opportunities to Universities aims to promote went to the Technical University of Madrid (UPM) thanks to STELLA improve their education and and enable mobility and Junior. Find out what he had to say skills through our mobility training for students from about the experience: programs. We also reward its member universities

WITH STUDENTS their talent through our through the STELLA Junior contests programme

A contest created to recognise the ST ND creativity and originality of CGU 1 PRIZE 2 PRIZE My experience as an intern at the UPM’s Erasmus International Mobility Office was students and encourage them to excellent. Right from day one my team helped me with any doubts I had, and it was a , submitted , by fellow University work with new technologies while Pilgrim Voices of Santiago Union is Strength pleasant and friendly environment to work in. developing a broader professional by Horalia Lizette Vázquez Valdivia of Guadalajara students Esmeralda background. from the University of Guadalajara Consuelo García Chavira and Ángel I feel very grateful for this experience, which has allowed me to meet some really great (Mexico), shows how a place can Enrique Rodríguez Rivera, was people and to learn new things that will enable me to do this type of work in the In response to the 2018 call, students provide a focal point for cultural inspired by the reaction of university future. I have also had the opportunity to get to know Spanish culture. from ten member universities diversity, a place where people of students and the nation of Mexico as a submitted 16 videos. different nationalities can come whole to the earthquake of September together in pilgrimage. 2017.

20 21 XXII International Prize Grupo Compostela – Xunta de Galicia WITH THE RECTORS

The XXII International Prize Grupo Compostela – Xunta de Galicia was HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE THE HOW DID THE IDEA OF awarded to Professor María Pilar Alonso Abad for YOUNGEST RECIPIENT OF THE RESEARCHING THE CAMINO her contribution to the AWARD? DE SANTIAGO COME ABOUT?

WITH THE RECTORS dissemination of the values It is a privilege and an honour to be I am from Burgos and I have always been of the Way of St James and recognised with a prize that has been interested in knowing everything about her unique research on its awarded to public figures, people, and the Camino. I have always been struck by cultural heritage institutions in the fields of science, how its heritage, which –like all works of literature, communications, jurisprudence art– is a dream come true, gives shape in Find out more about the researcher and politics. It is both a great honour and some way to what history represents, to and academic in this brief interview. a responsibility for me to be joining this the culture of the Camino de Santiago and, group, and it will encourage me to continue above all, its values. with my research and to keep spreading the word about the heritage of the Camino de Santiago and its values.

The General Secretary of the Xunta de Galicia for Universities, José Alberto Díez de Castro; the recipient of the award, María Pilar Alonso Abad; the Executive Secretary of the Compostela Group of Universities, María Teresa Carballeira Rivera; and the Minister for Culture, Education and University Development of the Xunta de Galicia, Román Rodríguez.

I believe that when it comes to the Camino and that we must learn from it, from all the case that we do not value heritage in we should distinguish between its tangible the values it embodies. its rightful measure. It is vital, therefore, heritage and its values, that is to say, its that both students and society as a whole human heritage, which comes from all the AS A PROFESSOR, HOW DO are aware of its importance. Knowledge people who have walked the route, got to is what moves us to preserve the Camino know it, and have learned about its values. YOU ENCOURAGE YOUR and spread the word about it. Wherever they go, their values go with STUDENTS TO PRESERVE In my opinion, the first step would be to them. HERITAGE? know our heritage and its characteristics in This living heritage has continued full. It is up to us to manage it properly so 22 throughout history. I believe that this is the I believe that it is important to highlight that we can pass it on to future generations. 23 only route in history that has stayed alive the importance of this heritage, how it was built, and the values it embodies. It is often II Research Pitches Contest Stella for Staff WITH ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

The aim of this programme This contest seeks to contribute to the policies of universities is to provide opportunities by aiding the dissemination of research results and for administrative staff promoting the research carried out by member universities mobility and to enhance In 2018, researchers from seven member universities presented a total of 19 pitches. cross‑cultural experiences and work experience through two‑week work ST ND RD WITH RESEARCHERS 1 PRIZE 2 PRIZE 3 PRIZE placements at member universities of the CGU Presented by the researcher Alberte The objective of the research Presented by researcher Ana María Regueira López of the University conducted by Ala’Salem of the Sánchez‑Pérez from Jaume I In 2018, 18 administrative staff of Santiago de Compostela (Spain), University of Pécs (Hungary), who University (Spain), Transforming viruses were selected from the 117 grant Modelling the production of high submitted the pitch Crystals: The path to study cells explains how, though the applications submitted and enjoyed a value‑added biobased products focuses towards better drugs, is to combine study of DNA and its manipulation, professional and cultural experience. on modelling bacterial communities drugs in a crystalline form, make drugs viruses can become allies in research, that are capable of transforming more water soluble, and decrease side knowledge generation, and even in the organic waste into high value‑added effects. fight against disease. bioproducts, such as bioplastics or biofuels.

CLARITY WHITE, UNIVERSITY ANA CARLOTA MUÑIZ, OF ARIZONA, WHO VISITED CETYS UNIVERSITY, WHO KARLSTAD UNIVERSITY VISITED ADAM MICKIEWICZ

The programme was a really fabulous UNIVERSITY experience. It was an opportunity that This experience has given me the helped me to learn about how other opportunity to understand the context of departments function. It was eye‑opening the university without borders, allowing for cultural reasons and for general me to obtain a point of reference in the work‑related ideas. I was able to identity activities we engage in, not only in my things I would like to explore doing area of expertise but as a whole. It widens differently at my office. the participants’ perspectives, so we can make comparisons that help us understand 24 what we are doing right, what we can do 25 better, and how this can be achieved. GENERAL ASSEMBLY XXIV GENERAL ASSEMBLY The oldest university in continuous FROM SPAIN operation in Spain, the University OF THE CGU of Salamanca, invited attendees to XXV General Assembly of the CGU The XXIV General Assembly of the look towards the future at the IV Compostela Group of Universities Compostela Café, asking them to formed part of the various international reflect on topics such as equality, encounters organised by the University sustainable development goals, and With the aim of fostering research programmes are designed of Salamanca in 2018 to celebrate universal access to higher education. cooperation and promoting to promote a sustainable and its 800th anniversary. The Spanish Meanwhile, the V Compostela dialogue between higher education inclusive social development. university welcomed rectors and Dialogues in Higher Education organizations and institutions, The CGU General Assembly in A TIME TO representatives from the CGU’s 62 reviewed 800 years of social the University of Guadalajara Guadalajara will see participants GENERAL ASSEMBLY member universities, as well as new responsibility in this field of education. (Mexico) will host the XXV General analyse the role of higher education to Mexico and prospective members. Assembly of the Compostela Group institutions as key players in the of Universities. For the first time in internationalisation of cities. the history of the CGU, this great This space for reflection will also event will be held in Guadalajara promote the development of new (Mexico) in June 2019. inter‑university collaboration The University of Guadalajara projects and the exchange of good is a public and autonomous practices. university system in the Mexican state of Jalisco that combines an celebrate international scope and vision with a strong commitment to society. The university´s high school, undergraduate, graduate and

26 27 COMPANIONS

on the way… AGREEMENTS Along the way we have met with associations and EUROPEAN FEDERATION OF HELSINKI ESPAÑA - institutions that share our values and objectives and with SAINT‑JAMES WAY UNIVERSITY NETWORK whom we have signed agreements that allow us to join forces to achieve them The CGU and the European The CGU and the Helsinki España - Federation of Saint‑James Way University Network signed a specific signed an agreement governing their collaboration agreement for the FOUNDATION TRASLATIO Foundation Traslatio was created in collaboration in developing activities organisation of the First International

AGREEMENTS 2016 by the Asociación de Amigos de la and joint academic, social and cultural Foundation Traslatio and the CGU University Forum: The Value of Human Ruta Marítima del Apóstol Santiago a programmes relating to the signed a framework agreement Camino de Rights on the Camino de Santiago: Galicia with the aim of walking, every . setting out the terms for their Santiago harnessing the power of tourism to The President of year, the pilgrim route on which the promote cross‑cultural dialogue and Foundation Traslatio, collaboration in developing activities The European Federation of remains of St James the Apostle were achieve the sustainable development goals. Mario Cardama and joint academic, cultural and social taken from the north of Portugal to Saint‑James Way is a non‑profit Barriento and the programmes relating to the association whose main objective is President of the Camino de Galicia. Compostela Group of Santiago. to bring together authorities in the Universities, Marek regions situated along the Camino de Kręglewski. Santiago in Europe in a bid to promote the Way.

30 31 PROJECTS PROJECTS

HOUSERASMUS+ ITINERARIUM ANTONINI ERASMUS WITHOUT PAPER 2 .0 The aim of the HousErasmus+ project In collaboration with the Association The main aim of the follow‑up project was to study housing problems for the Promotion of University is to move from a proof of concept addressed as part of the Erasmus+ Studies in Central Sardinia (Italy), the to a network open to all universities. programmes and to streamline policy CGU will take part in the Research, More attention is thus being given to recommendations. The research report, Sustainable Economy, Tourism support and to universities that do not recommendations, and best practices and Environment for Territorial have IT‑solutions. By the project’s booklet were published in October Reactivation (RESTART) project. The end in 2019, EWP will be ready to 2017 thanks to the research and study objective is to create a regional centre cater for all Erasmus Charter holders visits carried out as part of the project. of competence where studies, analyses in enabling a digital workflow for the To read the documents go to: and diagnoses of the territories in next Erasmus programme. https://houserasmus.eu. question will be carried out. The CGU is an associate partner in The Compostela Group of EVALUATE The preliminary results of the first The final report has been submitted to the dissemination of the project and round of exchanges were presented at the European Commission and we are its results. If you are interested in Universities plays an active The EVALUATE project provides a waiting for their evaluation. using the project’s software at your role in various European the third project meeting in July, while framework in which trainee teachers the pathway was set for the upscaling university, go to: Commission projects. Last in Initial Teacher Education (ITE) can phase and the final conference. www.erasmuswithoutpaper.eu. year it was involved in five engage in telecollaborative exchanges projects and helped submit with fellow trainees in other locations. The CGU is part of the project consortium and heads up the quality seven proposals These exchanges will be evaluated. If found to be effective, steps will control team. To find out more about be taken to upscale and integrate EVALUATE’s success stories go to collaborative learning into ITE. www.evaluateproject.eu. The mid‑term report was presented to the European Commission, and the 32 evaluation was quite positive. 33 WORKSHOPS, COURSES AND INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS

International Seminar on the PROJECTS Camino de Santiago and Europe

In collaboration with the CGU, the Compostela, which designated the Chair of Camino de Santiago and Camino de Santiago as the first cultural Pilgrimage organised the International route of the Council of Europe. Seminar on the Camino de Santiago TIGRIS CALOHEE GALEUROPA More than 50 international experts and Europe on 23‑25 October 2017 and students attended a series of at the University of Santiago de The main objective of the Transfer The Measuring and Comparing The Compostela Group of Universities lectures and debates that addressed Compostela. of Good Practices and Reinforcement Achievements of Learning Outcomes is one of the associations that will the legal, social and cultural aspects of of Internationalisation Strategies in in Higher Education in Europe organise and support transnational This international seminar was the Camino. A total of 11 scholarships Kurdistan (TIGRIS) project is to work (CALOHEE) project aims to develop youth mobility within the part of the programme of activities were awarded to cover the costs on three different levels –institutional, the infrastructure that will eventually framework of the Galeuropa 2018 organised by the Xunta de Galicia to of accommodation and meals for national and international– in make it possible to compare the programme, co‑financed by the commemorate the 30th anniversary participants who did not live in supporting the modernisation, performance of students enrolled Youth Employment Initiative and the of the Declaration of Santiago de Santiago de Compostela. accessibility, and internationalisation of in higher education around Europe European Social Fund. higher education in Kurdistan. As an and across a range of fields, thereby The programme gives young people associate partner, the CGU will assist meeting the needs of the various from Galicia the opportunity to do with the dissemination of the project stakeholders in the European higher voluntary internships at companies and its results. education community. and public or private entities elsewhere The CGU played an advisory and in Europe. At the end of the mobility supportive role from the start of the period, beneficiaries will receive a project through to its completion certificate confirming their experience in April 2018. To learn more go to: in non‑formal youth education. www.calohee.eu. The CGU will manage the mobility of 15 young people in the United Kingdom, Italy and Portugal.

34 35 WORKSHOPS, COURSES AND INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS First international Held on 17‑23 March, this students and professors 13 COUNTRIES PARTICIPATED University Forum: international university project were divided into four brought together representatives of groups and completed 100 As part of the International University The Value of Human Forum, the rectors and representatives universities from three continents kilometres of the Camino Rights on the Camino of 20 universities and international to walk the Camino de Santiago de Santiago. On returning to de Santiago: harnessing and take part in the International the city with a rucksack full institutions signed a declaration in the power of tourism to University Forum in the capital of of experiences, they attended which they pledged their commitment promote cross‑cultural Galicia. Before heading to Santiago the International University to working towards the sustainable PARTICIPANT UNIVERSITIES development goals, protecting human dialogue and achieve de Compostela, the participating Forum, which brought Adam Mickiewicz University (Poland) students took an online course together more than rights, and promoting a tourism the sustainable model that contributes to economic development goals covering topics such as human 100 international University of Lima (Peru) rights, sustainable tourism, students, with some 20 growth, inclusive development, and environmental sustainability. the Camino de Santiago, universities from 13 University of A Coruña (Spain) and sustainable countries taking part. development goals. University of Monterrey (Mexico) Following the Jaume I University (Spain) welcome ceremony in IESIDE Business Institute (Spain) Santiago, University of Minho (Portugal) Ahfad University for Women (Sudan) University of Paris I Pantheon‑Sorbonne (France) University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain) Complutense University of Madrid (Spain) Hospitality Business School Saxion (Netherlands) University of Donja Gorica (Montenegro) WORKSHOPS, COURSES AND INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS WORKSHOPS, COURSES AND INTERNATIONAL Copenhagen Business School (Denmark) Fordham University (United States of America) Catholic University of Leuven (Belgium) 36 Oklahoma University (United States of America) 37 Tulsa Community College (United States of America) 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DESIGNATION OF THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO AS FIRST EUROPEAN TTT ROUTE

Those who did not have the intervention of the awardee of the XXI of Santiago de Compostela, which opportunity to attend the opening of International Prize Grupo Compostela designated the Camino de Santiago as the International Seminar on the Camino – Xunta de Galicia, Marcelino Oreja the first cultural route of the Council of de Santiago and Europe in October 2017 Aguirre. An intervention linked to Europe. PUBLICATIONS will now have the chance to read the the 30th anniversary of the Declaration OUR TRAVEL JOURNAL IS

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38 INITIATIVES AND PROJECTS Academic initiatives STEPPING UP OUR SUPPORT Grouping all Camino de Santiago FOR RESEARCH The Research Pitch Contest was initiatives under one umbrella founded in 2016 to promote the dissemination of research results and The Compostela Academy on the Camino was founded to provide a home for all the research conducted by member the CGU’s initiatives. In view of the wide variety of CGU initiatives focusing on universities. In continuing to pursue the pilgrimage route and the fact that they are aimed at different audiences, we these goals, through the Compostela decided to create a programme to promote the statutory objectives of the CGU Academy on the Camino, the CGU as well as knowledge of the Camino de Santiago and its capacity to bring about will set up a new programme for change on a social and university level. professors and researchers to encourage their mobility in the network of member universities. A single call will be made for this inaugural edition, INITIATIVES AND PROJECTS INITIATIVES THE EUROPEAN YEAR OF INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY and only European exchanges will be CULTURAL HERITAGE AND MEETING SUSTAINABLE eligible. CAMINO DE SANTIAGO DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN SEMINAR HIGHER EDUCATION The CGU and the Chair of Camino This university meeting will bring de Santiago and Pilgrimage will join together international experts, the celebrations of the European Year academic representatives and students of Cultural Heritage by making this from four continents. Organised by theme the central topic of their second the CGU, the event will comprise joint seminar. The event, to be held at three phases: a course and debate; a the University of Santiago on 23‑25 walk along a 100‑kilometre section October, will feature lectures on of the Camino de Santiago; and the heritage, history, art, cultural routes, International University Meeting. and law. Attendees will also have the opportunity to walk 10 kilometres of the Portuguese Route of the Camino de Santiago. Scholarships will be available for participants wishing to take part in the event. 40 41 INITIATIVES AND PROJECTS Networking initiatives COMPOSNET COMPOSTELA CONNECTION Ensuring the CGU The main content of the CGU’s social The XXIV General Assembly of the Making networking media network will be available in CGU hosted the inaugural Compostela continues to grow English and Spanish. Composnet is Connection, the networking activity easier through… a virtual meeting point where CGU you have been asking for. As well as academics can offer, find and exchange providing an opportunity to sit down In representing the CGU as its experiences and knowledge. Users can, and meet new colleagues who match ambassadors in recent years, the for example, exchange apartments, your priorities and interest, it is also a members of the Executive Committee look for project or research partners, space for presenting your initiatives. have carried out some particularly engage in discussions about topics of fruitful work. The XXIV General common interest, or ask for someone Assembly saw six new member to be a guide for them on visits abroad. universities join the CGU, while seven universities have submitted applications to become part of our network in

INITIATIVES AND PROJECTS INITIATIVES 2018. COMPOSTELA DINNER This event will see all the representatives of the member universities gather for a meal. UNIVERSITATES COMPOSTELAM The aim of this initiative is to encourage people to visit the exhibitions of member universities so that they can complete their ‘pilgrim passport’. Pilgrims who complete their passports will take part in a prize draw. Developing a new corporate identity

The Compostela Group of Universities made available to member universities continues to work on the gradual on our website. introduction of a new corporate The CGU will also work hard in identity that is more in keeping with revamping its website, creating an the times –a fresh identity that projects attractive design and organising a more humanistic approach. The logo information in such a way as to make it 42 has been updated and a new corporate 43 more accessible for users. identity manual created, which will be CELEBRATING THE XXV A FUN WAY TO GET TO KNOW ANNIVERSARY OF THE CGU THE CGU 2019 will mark the XXV anniversary COMPOSloto was founded in 2017 of the foundation of the CGU, an as a challenge for participants at the occasion we cannot fail to celebrate. General Assembly in Pécs, Hungary. We will be organising an event to This initiative was set up the General commemorate this milestone. Assembly held at the University of Salamanca with a view to letting BECOME A participants find out more about the network, the Camino de Santiago, and the host institution. INITIATIVES AND PROJECTS INITIATIVES walker

44 BENEFITS OF BEING A CGU’S PILGRIM • Worldwide recog‑ nition and visibility through CGU’s com‑ munications channels. • Benefit from special conditions due to CGU’s connections with official institu‑ tions, networks and DO YOU WANT TO JOIN US? enterprises. First, you have to decide which type of membership suits • Exchange of good your organisation: practices and access to training and pro‑ • Full membership for Higher Education institutions. fessional development • Associate membership for enterprises, publishing houses and programmes. other commercial organisations. HOW TO GET YOUR PILGRIM’S PASSPORT • Access to an extensive • Collaborative membership for institutions and other and diverse database of not‑for‑profit organisations related to or interested in Hi‑ universities. gher Education. • Being part of an inter‑ national community Next, follow these simple steps: that cooperates in the organisation of Eu‑ • Fill the documents according to the type of membership ropean Commission you have chosen. projects and CGU • The Rector or Senior Executive of your organisation must activities. sign and stamp the application form. This application must be sent by ordinary post to the Secretariat of the Group along with the followings items: a written request to the President of the Group and a presentation of your organisation. 46 Visit our website to find more information about how to become a member! FIND YOUR

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