Bordeaux Sciences Agro, 2025

Welcome Week | 15th – 19th December 2025

From 15 to 19 December 2025, Bordeaux Sciences Agro (BSA), France, hosted the EU-GIFT Welcome Week, bringing together activities focused on food safety, sustainable agriculture, geographical identity and international academic cooperation.

The programme included online seminars led by experts from European universities, covering food safety management, good agricultural practices, geographical identity in food products, and the challenges of climate change and water conservation in modern viticulture.

Participants also had the opportunity to discover the mobility destinations and opportunities offered by the EU-GIFT Alliance, alongside a cultural visit to Bordeaux’s Cité du Vin, a renowned centre dedicated to wine culture and viticulture around the world.

The Welcome Week highlighted EU-GIFT’s commitment to sustainable food systems, responsible agricultural practices, international mobility and the exchange of knowledge and experiences among European universities.