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University of Minho • Grigol Robakidze • CETYS University • University College • University of • Rey Juan Carlos University • Roehampton University • University of • Technical University of 2018-2019• 2017-2018University Kore di Enna • • University of • University of • (UBAYA) • • UNESP State University • • Columbus University • University of • University of A Coruña • Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno • University of Pécs • University of Cadiz • • University Aof Lannuals Palmas de Gran CRanariae po• Karlrstadt University • University of the Basque Country • University of • University of Lodz • Anahuac Xalapa University • University La Salle, AC • University of • University of • Technological Institute of Santo Domingo • University of • Adam Mickiewicz University • University of • University Business Academy in • University of de Compostela • University of • Pan-European University • • Pontifical Catholic University of • University of Leon • University of Malaga • University of • Perugia University • • National University Federico Villarreal • Kazimieras Simonavicius University • International Telematic University UNINETTUNO • University of Arizona • University of • Peruvian University of Applied Sciences (UPC) • National University Mayor de San Marcos • • Philipps-Universität Marburg • Zhejiang Wanli University • Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education • University of Guadalajara • University of Almeria • • Technical University of Cartagena • • Grigol Robakidze University • CETYS University • Erasmus University College Brussels • University of Extremadura • Rey Juan Carlos University • Roehampton University • • Technical University of Madrid • University Kore di Enna • University of La Laguna • • • University of Surabaya (UBAYA) • University of Nantes • UNESP São Paulo State University • Ilia State University • Columbus University • • University of A Coruña • Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno • University of Pécs • University of Cadiz • University of Lleida • University of de Gran Canaria • • University of the Basque Country • • University of Lodz • Anahuac Xalapa University • University La Salle, AC • • • Technological Institute of Santo Domingo • • Adam Mickiewicz University • • University Business Academy in Novi Sad • University of • • Pan-European University • University of Regensburg • Pontifical Catholic University of Peru • University of Leon • University of Malaga • • Perugia University • University of Malta • National University Federico Villarreal • Kazimieras Simonavicius University • International Telematic University UNINETTUNO • University of Arizona • • Peruvian University of Applied Sciences (UPC) • National University Mayor de San Marcos • Jaume I University • Philipps-Universität Marburg • Zhejiang Wanli University • Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education • University of Guadalajara • University of Almeria • Masaryk University • Technical University of Cartagena • University of Minho • Grigol Robakidze University • CETYS University • Erasmus University College Brussels • University of Extremadura • Rey Juan Carlos University • Roehampton University • University of Vigo • Technical University of Madrid • University Kore di Enna • University of La Laguna • University of Fribourg • University of Piura • University of Surabaya (UBAYA) • University of Nantes • UNESP São Paulo State University • Ilia State University • Columbus University • University of Valencia • University of A Coruña • Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno • University of Pécs • University of Cadiz • University of Lleida • University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria • Karlstad University • University of the Basque Country • University of Monterrey • University of Lodz • Anahuac Xalapa University • University La Salle, AC • University of Lima • University of Seville • Technological Institute of Santo Domingo • University of Cantabria • Adam Mickiewicz University • University of Oviedo • University Business Academy in Novi Sad • University of Santiago de Compostela • University of Salamanca • Pan-European University • University of Regensburg • Pontifical Catholic University of Peru • University of Leon • University of Malaga • University of Zaragoza • Perugia University • University of Malta • National University Federico Villarreal • Kazimieras Simonavicius University • International Telematic University The Compostela Group of (CGU) took its first steps in 1994 and has grown in size over the years, with 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 CGU 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!

GOVERNANCE AND ORGANIZATION ...... 7 ACTIVITIES ...... 23 COMPOSTELA ACADEMY ON THE CAMINO . . . . . 31 PROJECTS ...... 35 CORPORATE INITIATIVES ...... 41 JOIN US ...... 45 AND ORGANIZATION governance EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS REFLECT ON THE 25 It was in the Spanish of Santiago accounts and recollections are the de Compostela that an international living history of the CGU. university network was born in 1994. Over the last 25 years, our network Its aim was to facilitate cooperation has consolidated its permanent between universities located along activities, not least its mobility the and enable programs for students and services for them to work together to preserve the staff of its member universities, the historical and cultural heritage of whose participation grow with this route. Seven every passing year. Furthermore, universities set out on a journey and we have broadened our range of were later joined by more than 60 proposals with initiatives such as PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE universities from all over the world. workshops, seminars, congresses and Little by little, the Compostela Group international forums linked to the of Universities (CGU) has expanded Camino de Santiago and its heritage. its borders, becoming one of the These efforts were recognized at the largest networks in Europe and also 2018 Premios Camiño de Santiago, welcoming universities from Asia and bestowed by Turismo de . America. An intangible heritage linked to the Inmaculada Fortanet Ann Langenakens Antonio López Díaz Carina Eriksson It is in that spirit of openness to values of solidarity and cooperation, the world that we continue to we now aim to pass it on to young When I turned 25, I felt I So many years of fruitful The 25th anniversary of A pleasant reminder of move forward by holding the people through the University was grown up already, an cordial international the Compostela Group the deep, sustainable and inaugural general assembly of the Walking Community volunteer adult in every sense of the collaboration and lasting of Universities is a great successful collaboration Compostela Group of Universities program, which will be introduced word. I think the same can friendships. Time has flown opportunity to strengthen within the Compostela in the Americas, at the University of this summer. be said of the Compostela by so quickly. our commitment to the framework, which has Guadalajara in , which has Group of Universities. All internationalization of our brought so many positive The last two years have also seen invited us to reflect on the role of these years, half of which I universities. achievements over these 25 us revamp our corporate identity have witnessed, have made years. TH

higher education institutions as key ANNIVERSARY and communication channels. In players in the internationalization of it a mature and successful the process we have created the . association. Composnet social network, and 2019 also marks the 25th anniversary updated the corporate identity of the of the foundation of the CGU, a CGU and its website. time not only for celebration but We would now like to reveal to you also to recognize the efforts of the © Maciej Męczyński ‑ AMU University Press the work carried out by the CGU people who have helped make our since our last general assembly and university network what it is today. introduce our plans for the future. It is precisely for that reason that they were invited to participate in the 8 commemorative video, which will be Marek Kręglewski 9 shown at the general assembly. Their PRESIDENT OF THE COMPOSTELA GROUP OF UNIVERSITIES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS REFLECT ON THE 25 ANNIVERSARY TH

Carla Jan Joan Antoni Juan Francisco Marek Maurits Slavomir Thomas Martins Pavlík Martín Montaner García Marín Kręglewski van Rooijen Rudenko Buntru To celebrate the 25th As one of the founding A quarter of a century While the University of Being a member of the Contrary to popular In reaching its 25th birthday, Congratulations on the anniversary of the members of the CGU, building the future on a Leon celebrates its 40th Compostela Group of belief, higher education is the CGU has every reason 25th anniversary! Thanks Compostela Group Masaryk University is proud centuries-old tradition. anniversary, the Compostela Universities is like travelling not just about being the to look back on its previous to its varied and innovative of Universities is to and happy to see that so Group of Universities through space and time, highest ranked or being achievements with pride. programs, the Compostela celebrate the success of a many universities worldwide turns 25 years old; a happy across the continent and part of an elitist club of And, somewhat symbolically Group of Universities has productive network that today share the same values coincidence, not only in through the centuries back to mutual admiration; it is at an age at which it is now been a strategic partner in brings us all together in and ideals we had in mind the date but also in the the time when the tomb of St. mostly about collaboration, a fully fledged adult but promoting a wide-ranging our quest to expand the when creating the network values and beliefs that we James was discovered. It’s a appreciating the importance remains as vital and dynamic internationalization at TH internationalization of 25 years ago. share, in our conviction that way of experiencing Europe’s of diversity and ultimately as ever, it has chosen to reach UDEM throughout all these ANNIVERSARY the universities along the the intercultural dialogue long-lasting unity. about mutual respect. CGU out even more to the wider years. Camino. in higher education is has put that in practice for world by organizing its fundamental in educating 25 years now! We rightly general assembly outside of socially responsible citizens. can be proud of such an Europe. achievement. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS REFLECT ON THE 25

10 11 The universities that joined us at the last general assembly express their views on their first year as part of the CGU

QUOTES FROM OUR COMMUNITY Mirko Kulić OF THE UNIVERSITY BUSINESS ACADEMY IN NOVI SAD

It is an honor and a privilege to be a part of the Compostela Group of Universities. As a full member of the CGU, we are fully capable of responding to the challenges of internationalization and building a position as one of the leading educational and scientific institutions in the region.

12 MEMBERS The CGU brings together 65 members from EUROPE • Adam Mickiewicz University • Philipps‑Universität Marburg • University of Malaga 30 different countries, sharing the path to 45 universities • Erasmus University College Brussels • Rey Juan Carlos University • University of Malta knowledge and the goal of improving higher • Grigol Robakidze University • Roehampton University • University of Minho education for a better society • AKMI Metropolitan College • Ilia State University • Technical University of Cartagena • University of Nantes MEMBERS • Uniplaces • International Telematic University • Technical University of Madrid • University of Oviedo UNINETTUNO • University Business Academy in Novi Sad • University of Pécs • Eastern European University • Jaume I University • University Kore di Enna • University of Regensburg Association (EEUA) • Karlstad University • University of A Coruña • University of Salamanca • EMUNI • Kazimieras Simonavicius University • University of Almeria • University of Santiago de Compostela • Erasmus Compostela • Masaryk University • University of Burgos • University of Seville • Pan‑European University • University of Cadiz • University of the Basque Country AMERICA • Perugia University • University of Cantabria • University of Valencia • University of Extremadura • University of Vigo 16 universities • University of Fribourg • University of Zaragoza • University of La Laguna • Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno • University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria • University of Leon • University of Lleida • University of Lodz

• Anahuac Xalapa University • CETYS University • Columbus University ASIA • Monterrey Institute of Technology 2 universities and Higher Education • National University Federico Villarreal • University of Surabaya (UBAYA) • National University Mayor de San • Zhejiang Wanli University Marcos • Peruvian University of Applied • QS Asia Quacquarelly Symonds Pte . Ltd . Sciences (UPC) • Brazilian Association for International Education (FAUBAI) • Pontifical Catholic University of • University La Salle, AC legend Peru • University of Arizona • Consortium for North American Higher Education Collaboration (CONAHEC) • Technological Institute of Santo • University of Guadalajara member universities Domingo • University of Lima • Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) associate members 14 • UNESP - São Paulo State • University of Monterrey 15 University • 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)

GOVERNING BODIES Executive Committee Marek Kręglewski Carla Martins PRESIDENT University of Minho () Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznan (Poland) István Tarrósy Inmaculada Fortanet University of Pécs (Hungary) VICE‑PRESIDENT Jan Pavlík Jaume I University (Spain) Masaryk University, Brno (Czech Republic) Slavomir Rudenko Jean Pierre Roose TREASURER Honorary member Pan‑European University (Slovakia) Joan Antoni Martín Montaner Mª Teresa Carballeira Rivera Jaume I University (Spain) EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Juan Francisco García Marín University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain) University of Leon (Spain) Ann Langenakens Manuel Freire‑Garabal Erasmus University College Brussels (Belgium) University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain) STAFF DELEGATES Antonio López Díaz Maurits van Rooijen PERMANENT MEMBER NOMINAL MEMBER Lucía Castro Souto Delegates play a relevant role by acting as the main executive nexus University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain) Global University Systems (The ) Office Manager of the CGU Secretariat between the university community Bárbara Fachal Santos Carina Eriksson Thomas Martin Buntru and the CGU. They facilitate the Karlstad University (Sweden) University of Monterrey (Mexico) Communications Officer & Technician for Projects and Activities flow of information, foster the participation of their universities in the activities and identify new General Council horizons of collaboration. Composed of representatives of the full members of the Compostela Group of Universities. 16 17 GENERAL ASSEMBLY XXV GENERAL ASSEMBLY The XXV General Assembly of the The University of Guadalajara will XXVI GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF that has been the 2012 European UMinho published its first CGU will see attendees participate in also host the second edition of the Capital of Culture, and a runner up Sustainability Report in 2010 and, OF THE COMPOSTELA GROUP activities analyzing the role of higher Compostela Connection networking THE CGU for the 2020 European Green Capital since then, has been proactively OF UNIVERSITIES education institutions as key players in activity and the CGU Student Given the importance of the United award. working towards promoting, through the internationalization of cities. Workshop on the Camino de Santiago. its education, research knowledge For the first time in its history, the Nations’ Sustainable Development The University of Minho is a transfer, internal procedures and general assembly of the Compostela Goals, the XXVI General Assembly of young and dynamic comprehensive policies, a more sustainable way of Group of Universities will be held the Compostela Group of Universities university, with more than 19.000 living and governance. in the Americas, with the University will debate the role of universities as students, 13% of which coming from of Guadalajara (Mexico) welcoming FROM MEXICO prime institutions to set the agenda more than 80 countries all around the The XXVI General Assembly of the GENERAL ASSEMBLY the rectors and representatives of the and example towards its achievement world. Strongly committed with its CGU in Guimarães will take place in CGU’s 63 member universities, as through their mission, policies and environment, UMinho acts as a true September 2020. Do come and join well as prospective members. practices. The event will be hosted engine of the ecosystem of research us for fruitful discussions on how the by the University of Minho, at the and innovation that impact regionally, network can make a difference on the beautiful city of Guimarães, proudly nationally and internationally. development of a better world for all. known as the “cradle of Portugal”, to Portugal

18 19 2018 PREMIOS CAMIÑO DE SANTIAGO Along the way we have ASOCIACIÓN DE MUNICIPIOS DEL CAMINO DE SANTIAGO met with associations and The Compostela Group of for the university community to institutions that share our Universities and the Asociación de carry out voluntary work along the values and objectives and Municipios del Camino de Santiago Camino de Santiago and to promote with whom we have signed (AMCS) signed a framework the European values of cooperation, A recognition of all we have achieved AGREEMENTS agreements that allow agreement at the XXIV General integration, diversity, tolerance and us to join forces to Assembly of the CGU in unity, values that the pilgrimage route achieve them Salamanca (Spain). We shares. The CGU’s efforts were recognized The President of the Compostela worked together on In the summer of 2019, 40 students at the Premios Camiño de Group of Universities, Marek the Camino University from CGU member universities will Santiago, where it won an award Kręglewski was present at the awards The President of the Asociación Walking Community in the initiatives and activities of an ceremony, held at the Museum of The President of the Compostela take part in one-month volunteer Group of Universities, Marek de Municipios del Camino volunteer program, which academic, research or educational and Santiago in the de Santiago, Antonio Silván initiatives in municipalities forming Kręglewski, and the Comisaria del was set up with the Rodríguez, and the President part of the AMCS and located along nature category. Galician capital on 4 October 2018. Xacobeo 2021, Cecilia Pereira aim of making it easier of the Compostela Group of the French Route. Universities, Marek Kręglewski

AXENCIA TURISMO DE GALICIA

The Compostela Group of Universities and the Axencia Turismo de Galicia have signed an agreement setting out their cooperation in the organization of an international university meeting that aims to strengthen ties in the higher education community, foster growth, and create new initiatives 20 promoting sustainable development. 21 This meeting symbolizes the values embodied by the Camino de Santiago activities WHAT DROVE YOU TO FOR RECTORS CREATE THE INSTITUTE FOR PILGRIMAGE STUDIES? XXIII International Prize We are historians, sociologists, health scientists and educators. We Grupo Compostela – recognized that scores of American and Canadian universities were

WITH THE RECTORS already exploring ancient routes in WHAT DOES THIS PRIZE MEAN HOW DID YOUR BOND WITH Europe. Trekking through unspoiled FOR YOUR CAREER? THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO countryside allowed us to savor monuments and moments that The Compostela Prize enhances our BEGIN? had escaped the Disneyfication of ability to express the importance of I am a specialist in medieval Iberian internationalized urban capitals. We the Camino de Santiago as a model literature and like many Americans I found a chance to research neglected for other pilgrim routes around the became fascinated with the Camino treasures in the same way as their world. A large part of my research de Santiago in the 1990s. I used a original visitors came upon them and, career has been devoted to medieval research leave in 1998 to cycle with after fierce effort, with much the same and modern pilgrimages to the The XXIII my spouse from to Santiago de joy. traditional shrine of St. James in Compostela to explore the ancient International The Institute for Pilgrimage Studies Galicia, a journey that figures large routes and meet modern travelers Prize Grupo at William & Mary University now in European history as a historic along the way. It was a revelation. Compostela- boasts the involvement of over 25 of tidal movement of people, ideas We encountered countless imposing its own faculty researchers in some 15 Xunta de Galicia and cultures. The modern revival of monuments, spontaneous hospitality distinct disciplines, from legal history was awarded pilgrim traffic on medieval pathways – even before we’d said we were and religious studies to kinesiology to Professor emphasizes the timeless draw of travel pilgrims – and unforgettable natural and health sciences. Our department that is driven far more by values than landscapes. We also savored the George Greenia for of Modern Languages supports our by mere tourism. rhythms of a pilgrim’s daily life: his prolific academic summer study abroad program, as This Compostela Prize honors solitude and weariness by day, career, strong ties does our School of Education. Our travel as a means of transformation companionship and healing by night. with Galicia, and senior researchers participate from the in all its forms, from patriotic We were nourished in countless ways. fields of anthropology, art history and his contribution to visits to Normandy beaches to raising the profile I have walked the ancient pilgrimage even dance and the theater arts. sites of reparation and solidarity trails another dozen times, of the phenomenon Our Institute is arguably the most at concentration camps in eastern accumulating over 5,000 kilometers interdisciplinary program at our that is the Camino de Europe. Pilgrimage is a cultural as a pilgrim. Trudging and sleeping university and the most international Santiago universal, a longing for transcendence, and caring for each other’s wounds program we sponsor abroad. And that a willingness to leave home to find and weariness in the walkers’ shelters is because the whole world comes 24 Find out more about the one’s centre. Those who study and transforms the traveler in special ways. 25 researcher and academic in this lead pilgrimages can be peacebuilders to walk the paths of the Camino de brief interview. in a troubled world. Santiago. VIII Video Contest Stella Junior FOR STUDENTS

The international Video This mobility program Contest encourages CGU gives students from CGU students to work with new member universities

FOR STUDENTS technologies, fostering the the opportunity to do In 2019, STELLA Junior attracted Last year, Siboney Flores Topete development of professional internships, experience the largest number of participants from the University of Guadalajara skills adapted to the new other cultures and enhance since its creation in 2014. The CGU (Mexico) went to Spain for digital age their language and received 23 applications in all, with 17 professional training course at the professional skills member universities sending in offers University of Valencia’s Faculty In response to the 2019 call, students 1ST PRIZE 2ND PRIZE or applications for the program. The of Philology, Translation and from four member universities selection committee awarded grants Communication submitted videos. Submitted by a group of students In their short film,The Route, the to six of the applicants. from Anahuac Xalapa University Elephant’s Room student group from (Mexico), What I Have Learned Jaume I University (Spain) sought pays tribute to female power. The to convey the diverse experiences video shows women’s perspectives offered by the Camino de Santiago of the values acquired during their and tell a story of love, reunions, university education friendship and new beginnings.

There were things I did not picture myself doing when I started my journalism degree, but now I see them as a possibility. The STELLA Junior program took me out of my comfort zone. It showed me different perspectives and communication formats, as well as communicator profiles. Ultimately, I think it has done more than just add an international dimension to my CV, which was my goal when I applied for the Brandon Alberto Lopez Laura Calomarde Juárez, program; it has changed my view of the Osorio, Monica Mariana Anquela, profession and the role I can play in it. Reyes Juarez, Miguel Ángel Guillermo Arturo Baameiro 26 Sánchez and Mario Gallardo and Violeta 27 Adrian Baez Danell Martín Burgos III Research Pitches Contest Stella for Staff FOR ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

This program promotes The Research Pitches Contest aims to promote and recognize research work carried out and facilitates career at the CGU’s member universities mobility for staff at In 2019, researchers from eight member universities submitted a total of 16 pitches. the CGU’s member universities, helping them

FOR RESEARCHERS improve their training and ST ND RD skills and move between 1 PRIZE 2 PRIZE 3 PRIZE continents , submitted Presented by researcher Miguel Media accessibility in Galicia Virtual reality as a tool for designing In 2019, 18 administrative staff were by researcher Mercedes Martínez inclusive physical environments, Frasquet Herraiz of the University Lorenzo of the University of Vigo presented by researcher Claudia of Seville (Spain), selected from the 98 applications Solar enhanced oil submitted, and enjoyed rewarding (Spain), aims to raise awareness of Margarita Fernández Rivera of the recovery seeks to draw attention to the lack of quality media accessibility University of Guadalajara (Mexico), the growing problem of greenhouse professional and cultural experiences. for people with sensory disabilities illustrates how inclusive design gas emissions in the oil industry. Last year, Elizabeth Aylas from the in Galicia, and to provide a starting can help create better physical The researcher is studying how Pontifical Catholic University of point for future studies. environments for communities. solar energy can be concentrated to Peru received a mobility grant for a produce steam and replace the use of placement at the External Relations fossil fuels in processes of this type. Office of Karlstad University (Sweden).

ELIZABETH AYLAS FROM The creation of value in the education THE PONTIFICAL CATHOLIC sector is reflected in universities like this, where continuous improvement is UNIVERSITY OF PERU a constant in their processes and, above all, in their commitment to objectives, the interconnection between society’s various actors, and innovation as the pillar for the development of society as a whole. Offices like this have a vision and such clear objectives, and provide a model for many universities in South America to follow. I have nothing but gratitude to the team for welcoming me, explaining their processes and involving me in their day-to-day 28 lifes as just another member of the team. 29 It shows what great people they are. THE COMPOSTELA ACADEMY ON THE CAMINO COMING SOON New initiatives LINKING UNIVERSITY de Compostela, where students will KNOWLEDGE ON THE CAMINO present their final projects. In the coming years, the DE SANTIAGO CGU will embark on III INTERNATIONAL The aim of the Linking University CONGRESS ON THE CAMINO several initiatives aimed Knowledge on the Camino de at involving the entire Santiago project is to adopt a DE SANTIAGO university community in technological approach in promoting The CGU and the Cátedra the Compostela Academy the heritage of the Camino de do Camiño de Santiago e das

CURRENT INITIATIVES on the Camino Santiago in the international Peregrinacións will join forces once academic sphere. In keeping with this more to organize the III International de Santiago and the Camino Real objective, the CGU will invite rectors, Congress on the Camino de Santiago, Congress, Workshops and Programs de Tierra Adentro, with the aid of INTERNATIONAL MEETING OF academics, researchers and students to be held on 23-25 October 2019. international experts. The workshop RECTORS ON THE CAMINO to join the project, which comprises This year’s congress will focus on Created by the CGU as a home for all its initiatives will be held within the framework of two phases. In the first phase, they will the Portuguese Route, with the the CGU’s XXV General Assembly. The CGU will invite 65 rectors to disseminating the heritage of the Camino de Santiago cover a 100-kilometre section of the Portuguese-Spanish border providing participate in this meeting and help and its values, the Compostela Academy on the Camino pilgrimage route. In the meantime, the meeting point. continues to grow with the development of new activities. UNIVERSITY WALKING lay the foundation for a European students will work on technological university model, in line with that Our new website design will also enhance its visibility projects, transferring their knowledge COMMUNITY promoted by the , to local communities by holding HUBS OF KNOWLEDGE and discuss the introduction of meetings in informal spaces, where Based on the lessons learned from The aim of the Hubs of Knowledge the inaugural volunteer program, Sustainable Development Goals to the they will have the chance to teach and issues. The organizers met the project is to bring cultural routes THE EUROPEAN YEAR OF the CGU and the AMCS will once university curriculum. The meeting communicate their experiences. accommodation and living expenses closer to the university and local again give students from member will take place in October 2019 in CULTURAL HERITAGE AND of 11 grant holders from different In the second phase, the project communities, focusing on a direct universities the chance to take part in Santiago de Compostela. CAMINO DE SANTIAGO countries. participants will all meet in Santiago experience linked to Europe’s leading volunteer work activities along the cultural route, the Camino de INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS On the final day of the event, grant Camino de Santiago. Santiago, and its heritage. holders walked a section of the The CGU, the Cátedra do Camiño The success of the pilot edition Portuguese Way and presented the The project will give 17 young people de Santiago e das Peregrinacións, and provides an incentive to repeat the conclusions of the projects developed the opportunity to live together for the Càtedra d’Estudis Jurídics Locals initiative in 2019/20 and to submit it in-group. seven days in Galicia in 2020 and to Màrius Viadel i Martín organized to the European call for Erasmus+ and take part in a practical and theory- this international congress on 23-25 thus ensure it remains in place. based training course on heritage, October 2018. CGU STUDENT WORKSHOP ON cultural routes and the Camino de This academic event was attended THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO Santiago. The course will combine by historians and jurists from Spain UNIVERSITYNIVERSIT talks with visits to cultural heritage Participating students will have and around the world, who took sites and workshops. the opportunity to broaden their part in lectures and round tables on WALKING 32 knowledge of two cultural routes in 33 topics relating to cultural heritage, Europe and America, the Camino the Camino de Santiago, and legal COMMUNITY projects INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS NATIONAL PROJECTS NATIONAL EVALUATE TIGRIS QAPHENET The EVALUATE project provides a The main objective of the Transfer The CGU is a coordinator of this framework in which trainee teachers of Good Practices and Reinforcement project, which seeks to create a in initial teacher education (ITE) can of Internationalisation Strategies network for the development and engage in telecollaborative exchanges in Kurdistan (TIGRIS) project implementation of quality tools with fellow trainees in other locations. is to work on three different for higher vocational education in levels –institutional, national and partner countries –, Between 2017 and 2018, the project international– in supporting the and Paraguay – based on European consortium trained teacher trainers modernization, accessibility, and standards. and organized virtual exchanges internationalisation of higher between more than 1,000 student education in Kurdistan. As an teachers at initial teacher education associate partner, the CGU will assist institutions. The research team with the dissemination of the project analyzed the learning gains from GALEUROPA scholarship including an internship, and its results. a language-training course, these exchanges using qualitative and Through Galeuropa, the Compostela accommodation and meals. At the end quantitative research methodologies, Group of Universities seeks to of the placement, they were given and produced a report on the impact enhance the employability and a certificate confirming they had of virtual exchange on initial teacher professional skills of unemployed received non-formal youth training. education. Galician people under the age of In addition, the consortium worked 30 and who are not in education The Galeuropa program is co- with representatives from European or training by offering them financed by the Youth Employment ministries of education to understand international vocational training. initiative and the European Social how virtual exchange could be Thirteen young people were selected Fund. upscaled in teacher education across for three-month mobility placements Europe. in Portugal, and the , with each receiving a The final conference of the European 36 EVALUATE policy experiment will 37 be held at the University of Leon on 4-6 September 2019. JASMINE INTEG CALOHEE II AND CALOHEX

INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS INTERNATIONAL The objective of the Joint Action to The aim of INTEG is to train The Measuring and Comparing Strength Management of University staff from the human resources Achievements of Learning Outcomes International Relations (JASMINE) departments of consortium partners in Higher Education in Europe project is to train staff from the – Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia – (CALOHEE) project aimed to human resources departments of in international higher education develop the infrastructure that partner organizations in Lebanon, programs, and also provide them will eventually made it possible to Egypt, Jordan and Syria in with the tools to implement compare the performance of students competitive international programs performance structures and enhance enrolled in higher education around such as H20 or Erasmus+. It also seeks their effectiveness, branding and Europe and across a range of fields, to give them the tools to create new international visibility. thereby meeting the needs of the facilities such as international relations various stakeholders in the European The CGU will assist with the task offices. higher education community. of identifying experts to provide The CGU will identify European training in international relations and CALOHEE II is a follow-up of experts to provide training in help organize job shadowing and the this project and will focus on the international relations and collaborate dissemination of the project. development of a sophisticated in the organization of mobility assessment instrument and test placements and the dissemination of items. CalohEx is an extension of this initiative. CALOHEE in another five subject areas: business administration, information engineering/ICT, international relations, medicine, and performing and fine arts.

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initiatives NEW WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA

NEW WEBSITE The CGU has revamped its website Public utility to enhance its appeal, responsiveness and the organization of its content, entity making it easier for users to find the information they are looking for and The Compostela Group of enabling speedy access to initiatives Universities has embarked on a and activities aimed at students, process that will lead to it being researchers, universities and academic declared a public utility entity. As a and departmental staff. result, CGU initiatives will be open to wider participation and will therefore have greater social reach. COMPOSNET The CGU seeks to facilitate interactions between its members th through its social network, offering Celebrating the 25 anniversary of the CGU them content that makes their lifes easier and allows them to meet the needs of the university community. LOGO VIDEO PUBLICATION As well as providing teachers and

INCREASING THE SCOPE OF CGU’S INITIATIVES The Compostela Group of Illustrating its past, present and future, The CGU will prepare a staff with a safe, secure space, it opens Universities has lent its identity to the the CGU’s commemorative video commemorative pack featuring a door to opportunities as diverse 25th anniversary of its foundation, includes contributions from many images of the milestones that have as organizing stays abroad for their through the creation of a logo. A of the people who form part of the marked the association’s 25-year children, exchanging homes for modern design, it combines four human capital of our international history. The publication will be holidays, connecting with fellow of the colors of the CGU’s new network, lending it warmth and presented at the International Meeting experts for their projects or academic corporate identity and recalls the year sincerity. of Rectors on the Camino. activities, or simply acting as a city it was founded: 1994. guide for sightseers. The video will be shown for the first time at the CGU’s XXV General To embark on this adventure, all you Assembly. have to do is visit https://composnet. org/ and create your profile. What are you waiting for? 42 43 JOIN

us BENEFITS OF BEING A CGU’S PILGRIM • Worldwide recognition and visibility through CGU’s communications channels. • Benefit from special conditions due to CGU’s connections DO YOU WANT TO JOIN US? with official institutions, First, you have to decide which type of membership suits networks and your organization: enterprises. • Exchange of good • Full membership for Higher Education institutions. practices and access to • Associate membership for enterprises, publishing houses

HOW TO GET YOUR PILGRIM’S PASSPORT training and professional and other commercial organizations. development programs. • Collaborative membership for institutions and other • Access to an extensive not‑for‑profit organizations related to or interested in and diverse database of Higher Education. universities. • Being part of Next, follow these simple steps: an international community that • Fill the documents according to the type of membership cooperates in the you have chosen. organization of • The Rector or Senior Executive of your organization must European Commission sign and stamp the application form. This application projects and CGU must be sent by ordinary post to the Secretariat of the activities. Group along with the followings items: a written request to the President of the Group and a presentation of your organization. 46 Visit our website to find more information about how to become a member! FIND YOUR

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