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International Prize Grupo Compostela-Xunta Newsletter and bulletins The Compostela Group of has TEMPUS • Participation in international activities. de Our members are periodically informed not participated as coordinator or partner in a In the last few years, the CGU has coordinated • Cooperation on EC projects. In collaboration with the regional government of only about the CGU activities and how to get number of projects funded by the European several TEMPUS JEP. It is currently involved as • Training and professional development. Galicia, the CGU annually awards this prize to involved, but also about opportunities coming Commission. Constantly looking for a partner in projects such as CORINTHIAM, • Worldwide recognition and visibility. • Access to a diverse and wide database of individuals or institutions that have from external organisations. Furthermore, our opportunities to join this kind of initiatives, the EDUCA, UMEI or CERES. played a significant role in the publications offer members an opportunity to CGU is currently involved in: universities. • Links with other networks, enterprises and development or dissemination promote their core activities internationally, as Geographical areas official institutions. of European values. well as to look for partners/projects. LLP-TRAINING COURSES The Compostela Group has selected three main • Exchange of good practices. In the framework of LLP priority areas for present and future projects: the • Support and promotion of members’ activities. Intercontinental STELLA CGU’s International Video Contest training activities such Mediterranean area, and Central • Special discounts on events and services An innovative international An initiative to award the as the EMMA Project, Asia. exchange programme for non- creativity and originality the CGU organised provided by collaborating organisations. • Opportunities to become an active member academic staff, STELLA aims of the CGU’s students. two workshops in Get involved! within a dynamic network. to enhance cross-cultural and work The participating 2013. These events Would you like to participate in EC funded placement experience through mobility. videos must promote were intended to gather projects? Are you looking for partners to join Who can join the CGU? the student’s home the main stakeholders in your project proposals? Do you need experts in a Any type of institution can become a member of Workshops and seminars and the Higher in order to discuss the specific area to participate in an initiative by your the CGU. We offer three forms of memberships: Training courses and conferences focused on CGU. The III edition Modernisation Agenda published by the institution? The CGU’s wide community may • full membership for HE institutions. Who are we? current and practical issues are being developed of this international . satisfy your needs. • associate membership for enterprises, by the CGU itself or jointly with collaborating Contest was launched Join us! organisations. In 2013, the CGU in October 2013. MUNDUS publishing houses and other commercial organised two workshops The Compostela Group of Universities organisations. The Compostela Group of Universities (CGU) within the framework of the Publications participates as an associate partner in several • mutual membership for collaborative entities, is a not-for-profit international association of EMMA Project (Embracing There are three series: European Issues (devo- projects on the organisation and implementation institutions, organisations, associations, scientific institutions. An initiative of the Modernisation Agenda) ted to topics of current interest in ), The of mobility of students and teaching staff bodies, foundations, etc. related to or the University of (back and another one (with Compostela Prize (related to winners of this between Europe and, respectively, Central Asia interested in HE. in 1994), the Group is today one of the largest UNICA and the Santander award) and The Way to Santiago (dealing with and Latin America. It is currently carrying networks in Europe, bringing together 67 members Group) on collaboration between subjects related to pilgrimages and the European out dissemination tasks for projects such as How to become a member from 27 countries. European and sub-Saharan universities. cultural heritage). MOVER, , EMAIL II or BABEL. Institutions wishing to join the network should address their application, signed by the Our objectives or the senior representative of the institution, to The CGU aims to foster cooperation and promote the CGU President. Applications will be then dialogue in all fields related to Higher Education, assessed by the CGU Executive Committee and convinced that diversity and a multicultural envi- if the assessment is positive, they will be ronment are the key element in the profile of 21st presented to the General Council for ratification. century universities. Further information at www.gcompostela.org

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