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Circle U.

King’s is a member of the Circle U. European University Alliance, a network of nine universities who share a commitment to addressing global challenges through innovative education, research and collaboration.

With nearly 500,000 students and over 65,000 staff across its member institutions, Circle U. offers a vibrant platform for knowledge sharing and joint initiatives, both in education and research, supporting King’s mission to provide our students and staff with international opportunities.

The alliance aims to develop a variety of education formats to offer students opportunities to engage with excellence in teaching across Europe, provide staff with opportunities to exchange best practice and to engage in collaborative research.

 

Opportunities within Circle U.

As a King's student, being part of Circle U. means you can: 

  • Participate in modules offered by partner universities, masterclasses, webinars, international summer schools, research  projects, and mobility programmes
  • Engage in multilingual, multicultural learning environments
  • Collaborate with students and academics from across Europe on real-world challenges
  • Join student-led initiatives and funding to collaborate with peers across Europe 

Staff at King's can: 

  • Take part in collaborative research initiatives and joint funding opportunities
  • Co-develop innovative teaching programmes, contribute to masterclasses and webinars on topical subjects, and joint degrees
  • Exchange best practices with peers across Europe
  • Contribute to building an inclusive and forward-thinking European education ecosystem

 How you can get involved:

  • Reach out to King’s leads in the activities listed above to find out more about the initiatives listed above. A list of key academics involved in Circle U activities can be found here
  • Meet and start conversations with peers across the alliance about new education offers for students
  • Collaborate with peers from any Circle U. university to co-develop new teaching formats, including using technology in education, engaging with local communities across Europe, and creating inter- and multidisciplinary programmes
  • Visit a partner university to network and learn from their practices
  • Contribute to policy discussions in Europe by attending key events
  • Share best practices at events, taskforce meetings and other collaborative forums

Circle U. Platforms

The Circle U. Open Campus serves as Circle U.’s "virtual university" hub, providing a gateway for students seeking educational opportunities within the alliance. It brings together all learning experiences available to students and staff, supports the design of engaging learning content, and accelerates the adoption of innovative teaching methods.

The Circle U. Knowledge Hubs for Artificial Intelligence, Climate, Democracy and Global Health are collaborative spaces where academics, PS staff, students, and global and associated partners, work together to drive significant societal impact. By fostering an inter- and transdisciplinary approach, the Hubs extend the capabilities of individual universities, offering a dynamic environment for innovation and collaboration across nine institutions.

CU.til is dedicated to advancing the quality of teaching and learning by fostering collaboration between students and staff. Through research, pedagogy, curricular innovation, professional development, and internationalisation, it drives continuous improvement in educational excellence.

Circle U. universities promote multilingual and intercultural skills through diverse learning opportunities, enhancing knowledge and understanding among students and staff. Circle U. MIL develops projects, courses, and research initiatives to support language learning and foster cultural exchange through mobility and internationalisation.

The InCU.bator creates collaborative learning experiences by engaging associate partners alongside public, private, and civic actors. It offers a range of challenge-based and co-creative formats, including hackathons, interactive games, and other dynamic activities. Designed to operate within authentic, work-life relevant settings, the InCU.bator places students at the heart of the social innovation process, empowering them to drive meaningful change.

CU.ecr is a support service that provides early-career researchers with opportunities for networking, exchange, competence-building, mobility and for developing and maturing their research interests in close collaboration with colleagues from Circle U. The activities will be characterised by co-creative modes and the needs defined by participants.