The university of Sousse, MED-QUAD partner from Tunisia, organized an international seminar entitled “the Civic University at the centre of its territory: research and development". The seminar took place on 7th and 8th September 2022 in Sousse to give the chance for interaction between academia and citizens. The main topic on which the seminar focused was the role of Civic University and how its operation can contribute to strengthening cooperation in the Mediterranean.