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UT Capitole hosts the 5th annual ENGAGE.EU Conference: 3 days at the heart of the European university
from October 22, 2025 to October 24, 2025
UT Capitole is preparing to host a major event: the 5th annual ENGAGE.EU conference, from 22 to 24 October 2025. More than 150 participants from the alliance's ten partner universities, as well as European socio-economic actors, will gather in Toulouse to advance education, research and social engagement in Europe
The Alliance ENGAGE.EU
ENGAGE.EU aims to train a new generation of European citizens capable of analysing and addressing future societal challenges through a research-based approach in the fields of economics, social sciences and management.
Since 2020, the annual conference has been one of the highlights of our European university alliance. Each year, it brings together members of the ten partner universities for strategic discussions and concrete cooperation. In 2025, Toulouse Capitole University will have the honour of hosting this 5th edition from 22 to 24 October.
More than 150 participants - university presidents, vice-presidents in charge of training, research or societal engagement, teacher-researchers, administrative staff, student representatives, socio-economic actors and members of the European Commission - will be present on our campus for three days of collective reflection.
Since 2020, the annual conference has been one of the highlights of our European university alliance. Each year, it brings together members of the ten partner universities for strategic discussions and concrete cooperation. In 2025, Toulouse Capitole University will have the honour of hosting this 5th edition from 22 to 24 October.
More than 150 participants - university presidents, vice-presidents in charge of training, research or societal engagement, teacher-researchers, administrative staff, student representatives, socio-economic actors and members of the European Commission - will be present on our campus for three days of collective reflection.
On the Agenda
Inspiring plenary sessions, cross-disciplinary workshops, experience sharing, and social gatherings in the university's iconic locations. A key focus of this edition will be the 2035 strategy of the European University ENGAGE.EU, which aims to strengthen long-term cooperation and further embed the European University in the institutions.
Open to all – join us on the morning of 23 October!
Some highlights will be open to all university staff and external partners, including:
A panel on artificial intelligence and the world of work, with a focus on the role of universities in these transformations (also available via live stream).
Open sessions where other European university alliances will present their work on cross-cutting themes.
The schedule, detailed themes and participation details are available here.
Hosting this conference is an international showcase for our campus, but also a tremendous opportunity for exchanges, meetings and strengthening ties between European universities that share the same ambitions: excellence in education, committed research and a concrete societal impact.
See you in October to bring this European dynamic to life together!
Updated on October 14, 2025