What’s this about?
This Creathon brings together brilliant minds from all over the CIVIS Alliance in Europe and Africa to tackle pressing challenges with creative, collaborative solutions.
Your group is invited to brainstorm and create a solution for challenges in the modern media, open to different academic approaches. The call is open to all students from all CIVIS universities.
You will have the opportunity to present your solution in a conference setting, in connection with the CIVIS Days 2026, which will take place in Bucharest between June 10 to 12, 2026. The exact dates and further information about the technical aspects of your participation will be announced when your team is selected.
Later on, all participants will work together in the form of a workshop to further develop the presented ideas and explore the possibilities of implementing the results in real life. Your solution might therefore have a tangible, positive impact on the real world.
Evaluation and Recognition
- Among all submissions, the best solution will be chosen and rewarded.
- A neutral jury will be selected to ensure that the winner selection process is fair and unbiased.
- Only one presenting team per university is allowed.
- If multiple teams from the same university apply, the home university will select one team, or a neutral jury of experts will be appointed to resolve this. Contact your Institutional Coordinator (IC) for guidance if necessary.
Key Details
- Topic: Your solution to challenges in modern media from your preferred academic approach.
- Teams: 2 to 8 students per university, maximum 1 team per university.
- Where & When: CIVIS Days (Universitatea din București), June 10 to 12, 2026
- Paper Submission Deadline: April 19, 2026.
- Maximum Paper Length: 5 pages, including visuals and references.
- Participation: Up to 2 team members travel to Bucharest. Accommodation and transport costs covered. Other members may participate online.
Why Participate?
- Showcase your problem-solving skills.
- Network with students from across Europe.
- Receive a certificate of attendance.
- Teams will decide internally which 2 members will travel to present the solution.
How it Works
- Form a team and submit your final paper (maximum 5 pages) by April 19, 2026, here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHE7ncB-_aDoJyjcxZq-IpHrQrfIABVmLI3vt2D4dv_xwoxg/viewform?usp=publish-editor
- Present your work at the CIVIS Days, the spotlight is yours!
- You are highly encouraged to create and present a poster alongside your presentation, at your own expense. Ensure that the poster is professionally designed and aligns with the theme of your presentation.
- For universities with multiple teams, one will be selected to present in Bucharest, but all participants gain recognition as part of the initiative.
- African universities are very welcome to apply for the call, but participation is only available online (via Zoom).•
- To participate, all applicants must provide valid proof of active student status in their respective programme (Undergraduate, Postgraduate, or PhD) during the time of the project.