EAIE Glasgow 2026

🎟️ Registration required (paid)
🏫 Campus experience
💡 Relevant to all

Experience the distinctive character of the University of St Andrews, where historic traditions, international outlook and student-centred learning come together on Scotland’s east coast. 

This Campus Experience offers a closer look at Scotland’s first university through networking, discussion and a student-led campus tour. You will hear about the university’s history and strategic priorities, explore traditions and campus life, and join breakout sessions focused on student mobility, support and new initiatives. 

Join this tour to gain insight into a highly international learning environment, discover how heritage and innovation shape the student experience and connect with colleagues in one of Scotland’s most recognisable university settings. 

Pre-registration is required for this activity. Please bring your conference badge with you to the meeting point (Registration area, Hall 1, SEC Centre, Ground floor). Your ticket will be printed on your badge and is required for participation in this tour.

🎟️ Registration required (paid)
🏫 Campus experience
💡 Relevant to all

Step inside one of Dundee’s most distinctive learning environments and explore how Abertay University connects teaching, industry and innovation. 

This Campus Experience offers a closer look at how specialist facilities, applied learning and industry links can support practical, future-focused education. You will explore spaces designed for hands-on learning and creative problem-solving, including Europe’s largest PlayStation testing lab, and hear how Abertay connects academic expertise with real-world skills. 

Join this tour to gain fresh ideas, see innovation in action, and connect with colleagues in an engaging campus setting. 

Pre-registration is required for this activity. Please bring your conference badge with you to the meeting point (Registration area, Hall 1, SEC Centre, Ground floor). Your ticket will be printed on your badge and is required for participation in this tour.

🎟️ Registration required (paid)
🤝 Workshop (collaborative)
💡 Staff skill development

Do we truly understand the barriers international students face, and how institutional structures and our own actions shape their experiences? This workshop invites higher education professionals to reconnect with international student experiences and explore how empathy can transform communication and support. Constant exposure to student challenges can lead to desensitisation and a focus on individual resilience instead of systemic change. Using a game called Walk a Mile, developed by international students, you will learn through theory and experiential learning, bypassing psychological defences to uncover barriers and develop empathy and compassionate communications, and you will design concrete actions to build more inclusive environments.

Learning outcomes

• Apply concepts of empathy and compassionate communication in interactions with students;
• Identify psychological defences that hinder empathetic engagement and learn strategies to bypass them;
• Understand on a deeper level the hurdles international students face;
• Develop concrete, actionable steps to strengthen empathetic and inclusive support at home institutions.

Target audience
This workshop is targeted at higher education professionals, including academic and administrative staff, student advisers, and managers who engage with international students or contribute to institutional decisions, policies, and structures affecting their experiences.

🎟️ Registration required (paid)
🤝 Workshop (collaborative)
💡 Strategic partnerships | Diversity, equity and inclusion

Despite the widely recognised need for transformative collaborations such as the European university alliances, many higher education institutions struggle to monitor and assess the impact of strategic partnerships. In these transformative change processes, the critical role of diversity is often overlooked. This workshop will address two essential questions for strategic partnerships: how to work effectively with institutional diversity; and how to create, monitor and assess impact. It has been designed as an impact clinic grounded in change methodology to provide a structured, highly interactive and inclusive environment. You will bring in your specific challenges to receive a tailor-made diagnosis and treatment plan.

Learning outcomes

• Develop a better understanding of challenges and underlying tensions within strategic partners;
• Learn how to develop a tailor-made diagnosis and impact process plan to work with institutional diversity and create, monitor and assess impact;
• Take away peer feedback, new trusted networks, actionable guidelines, multiple resources and a first draft of an impact process plan.

Target audience
This workshop is targeted at staff working within strategic partnerships, such as European Universities or global alliances, who have at least five years of experience in higher education and an interest in impact assessment and diversity matters. It is relevant for academic and non-academic staff in a range of roles. The workshop will benefit from a diverse mix of stakeholder roles and levels.

Erasmus+ is calling on you to help shape its future! During this session, we will take stock of the discussions on the Erasmus+ programme for 2028 to 2034. We will outline how the different actions may look from 2028 onwards, what may change and what will be new. You will be invited to contribute your ideas and insights to help fine-tune the design of mobility and cooperation actions in Europe and beyond. ​

🎟️ Registration required (paid)
🤝 Workshop (collaborative)
💡 Marketing and recruitment | External stakeholder engagement

By equipping staff with tools to communicate strategically on LinkedIn and beyond, institutions can extend their brand presence, build credibility and foster meaningful connections with partners and prospective students. In this workshop, you will learn to express your institution’s mission through authentic communication, turning individual voices into powerful amplifiers of institutional impact. In a context where Gen Z increasingly trusts peer voices over institutional messaging, universities can activate staff as credible ambassadors to enhance recruitment and engagement. Inspired by thought leadership practices and the ‘voice multiplier effect’ seen in employee advocacy, you will leave with a practical framework to activate your own voice as an institutional ambassador, bridging personal purpose and organisational goals for deeper engagement and impact.

Learning outcomes

• Apply the principles of thought leadership and employee advocacy to amplify institutional impact;
• Understand how to use content (articles, webinars, interviews, LinkedIn) strategically;
• Align personal voice with institutional purpose to strengthen credibility and impact;
• Develop a practical 30-day plan to activate and sustain purposeful communication.

Target audience
This workshop is designed for professionals in marketing, admissions, communications, international offices, alumni relations, and institutional leadership who want to make their personal brand more visible and influential while also amplifying the voices of colleagues within their institutions. It is relevant for anyone working with internal or external stakeholders, including partners and prospective students.

🎟️ Registration required (paid)
🤝 Workshop (collaborative)
💡 Marketing and recruitment | Internal stakeholder engagement

This workshop targets professionals in marketing, recruitment, admissions and enrolment roles and will tackle the complexities of aligning diverse organisational interests to ensure a seamless journey for international students, from initial interaction to the end of the first term. Specifically, it is based on organisational alignment, enhancing strategic enrolment management, using organisational models, offering support solutions, encouraging a customised approach, focusing on tangible outcomes and delivering actionable results. You will be provided with practical insights and tactics to enhance international student recruitment and enrolment to support internationalisation.

Learning outcomes

• Understand the concept of strategic enrolment management;
• Understand organisational models that can be used for strategic enrolment management;
• Gain insight into the application of the strategic enrolment management framework in your own organisation;
• Put these principles into practice by creating an initial framework and plan.

Target audience
This workshop is targeted at mid- to senior-level officers working in marketing or enrolment.

🎟️ Registration required (paid)
🤝 Workshop (collaborative)
💡 Quality assurance

This advanced half-day workshop will guide you through the process of applying for and issuing the joint European degree label. Combining expert-led insights with hands-on exercises, we will show you how to interpret the criteria for the label, align institutional practices and apply the guidelines, using real-world examples and good practice cases.

Learning outcomes

• Understand the criteria of the European degree label and procedures;
• Assess institutional readiness and gain hands-on experience applying the guidelines through case-based exercises;
• Take away practical strategies to apply for or issue the label within your context.

Target audience
This workshop is targeted at representatives of European Universities alliances, higher education institutions, and quality assurance agencies involved in joint and transnational education. It is also relevant for institutional internationalisation and accreditation officers supporting European-level cooperation.

🎟️ Registration required (paid)
🤝 Workshop (collaborative)
💡 Crisis management | Student safety and security

In 2024, a peer group representing seven universities and supported by the European University Association explored how institutions can ensure continuity and quality in teaching and learning during crises. Through a cross-national analysis, the group identified institutional practices and preparedness strategies, publishing a comprehensive report and developing a matrix to classify crisis types as a basis for effective resilience strategies. This workshop will present the report’s key findings and foster interactive discussion to share cross-regional insights and develop transferable approaches for institutional resilience. It targets academic leaders, policymakers and educational developers engaged in crisis preparedness and quality assurance.

Learning outcomes

• Explore key findings from European University Association research on crisis resilience;
• Explore a structured matrix tool to assess crisis types and institutional responses;
• Engage in peer learning and co-creation of resilience strategies;
• Engage in cross-institutional collaboration in crisis preparedness planning;
• Learn how preparedness enhances emergency response and long-term quality.

Target audience
This workshop is designed for academic leaders, senior managers, policy-makers, and educational developers in higher education, particularly those involved in quality assurance, crisis preparedness, risk management, and institutional planning for continuity of teaching and learning during emergencies.

🎟️ Registration required (paid)
🤝 Workshop (collaborative)
💡 Associations, networks, and consortia

This workshop will explore how artificial intelligence can foster innovation in higher education while supporting the mission of international relations offices in promoting mobility, inclusion and intercultural understanding. It will emphasise responsible, ethical and human-centred AI use, showing how technology can enhance the integration and well-being of international students and staff while strengthening university cooperation worldwide.

Learning outcomes

• Gain insights into ethical and responsible AI use;
• Explore how AI supports mobility, integration and communication in international relations;
• Analyse real AI case studies and reflect on their impact on students and staff;
• Foster intercultural dialogue and cooperation between European universities;
• Identify strategies to use AI for inclusion and the promotion of European values.

Target audience
This workshop is targeted at professionals working in International Relations Offices, mobility programmes, recruitment and student support offices, as well as educators and HR and career advice administrators who want to use AI to support inclusion, intercultural understanding, and ethical innovation in higher education.

🎟️ Registration required (paid)
🤝 Workshop (collaborative)
💡 Internationalisation of the curriculum | Erasmus+

How can universities create global classrooms that revolutionise learning through collaboration? Drawing on the HUBIoC capacity-building project, this workshop will provide practical strategies for designing student-centred, internationalised curriculum experiences that empower educators and students to create meaningful, lasting change across continents. Based on pedagogical and methodological principles, we will demonstrate how to build global classrooms that also serve as incubators of global leaders capable of implementing innovations in pedagogical practice. In these classrooms, internationalisation of the curriculum becomes a tangible practice in a common language that enhances global competencies in all participants.

Learning outcomes

• Implement a context-based model for managing innovative pedagogical practices in IoC;
• Identify and apply the relevant pedagogical and methodological principles for co-creating global classrooms;
• Develop strategies for capacity-building partnerships and actionable plans for transformative and equitable collaboration.

Target audience
This workshop is targeted at educators, academic leaders, and internationalisation professionals engaged in teaching innovation, partnership development, and curriculum design. It is particularly valuable for those seeking to embed global perspectives within local learning contexts, build sustainable cross-border collaborations, or start an Internationalisation of the Curriculum strategy.

📝 Registration required (member-only)
💬 Roundtable (conversational)
💡 Relevant to all

Whether you love meeting new people or feel a bit unsure where to start, this lively, practical session will help you expand your network with confidence and ease. We’ll explore how to prepare before the conference, make meaningful connections during the event, and follow up afterwards to build lasting professional relationships. You’ll leave with tips you can use immediately, designed to make networking feel natural, positive and genuinely rewarding. If you want to connect, collaborate and make the most of your time in Glasgow, this session is for you!

🎟️ Registration required (paid)
🏫 Campus experience
💡 Relevant to all

Explore Edinburgh Napier University’s Merchiston Campus and how applied learning, industry partnerships and a strong student focus prepare graduates for successful careers. 

This Campus Experience offers a closer look at how Edinburgh Napier connects teaching with professional practice across areas such as business, computing, engineering, the creative industries, health and life sciences. You will hear how the university supports students in building practical skills, gaining relevant experience and developing the confidence to make a difference in their chosen fields. 

Join this tour to gain fresh insight into career-focused education, discover how industry-informed teaching supports student success and connect with colleagues in one of the UK’s most dynamic student cities. 

Pre-registration is required for this activity. Please bring your conference badge with you to the meeting point (Registration area, Hall 1, SEC Centre, Ground floor). Your ticket will be printed on your badge and is required for participation in this tour.

🎟️ Registration required (paid)
🏫 Campus experience
💡 Relevant to all

Explore how the University of Strathclyde turns useful learning into practical impact through industry-focused education, applied research and innovation. 

This Campus Experience offers a closer look at Strathclyde’s role as a leading international technological university in the heart of Glasgow. You will meet senior leaders, explore the university’s world-leading faculties and visit the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland to see how Strathclyde connects skills, research and industry to support innovation and economic growth. 

Join this tour to gain fresh ideas on university–industry collaboration, see applied learning in action and connect with colleagues in a dynamic urban campus setting. 

Pre-registration is required for this activity. Please bring your conference badge with you to the meeting point (Registration area, Hall 1, SEC Centre, Ground floor). Your ticket will be printed on your badge and is required for participation in this tour.

🎟️ Registration required (paid)
🏫 Campus experience
💡 Relevant to all

Discover how Queen Margaret University puts people, purpose and employability at the centre of the student experience. 

This Campus Experience offers a closer look at QMU’s student-centred approach to learning and its commitment to creating positive social impact. You will explore the campus, hear how the university supports mobility opportunities and take part in an interactive workshop on the value of exchanges after university, led by the Careers team and featuring QMU exchange students. 

Join this tour to gain practical insight into student support, exchange outcomes and career-focused learning in a welcoming campus environment. 

Pre-registration is required for this activity. Please bring your conference badge with you to the meeting point (Registration area, Hall 1, SEC Centre, Ground floor). Your ticket will be printed on your badge and is required for participation in this tour.

🎟️ Registration required (paid)
🏫 University showcase
💡 Relevant to all

Discover three distinctive Scottish universities in one focused Campus Showcase at the conference venue. 

This session brings together Glasgow Caledonian University, the University of Aberdeen and the University of Dundee for a concise introduction to their academic strengths, international outlook and student experience. 

Join this showcase to compare institutional perspectives, identify opportunities for future collaboration and connect directly with university representatives without leaving the conference venue. 

Pre-registration is required for this activity. Please bring your conference badge with you to the meeting point. Your ticket will be printed on your badge and is required for participation in this showcase.

🎟️ Registration required (paid)
🏫 Campus experience
💡 Relevant to all

Explore how Heriot-Watt University connects global education, industry-focused learning and world-leading research across its campuses in Scotland, Dubai and Malaysia. 

This Campus Experience offers a closer look at how Heriot-Watt prepares students for impactful international careers through specialist teaching, global partnerships and applied research. You will meet colleagues from international recruitment, study abroad, exchanges and admissions, as well as academic staff who will showcase the university’s facilities and academic strengths. 

Join this tour to gain fresh perspectives on global campus models, see how research and employability are embedded in the student experience and connect with colleagues in a distinctive parkland campus setting. 

Pre-registration is required for this activity. Please bring your conference badge with you to the meeting point (Registration area, Hall 1, SEC Centre, Ground floor). Your ticket will be printed on your badge and is required for participation in this tour.

🎟️ Registration required (paid)
🏫 Campus experience
💡 Relevant to all

Step inside two of Scotland’s leading creative institutions and experience how art, design, performance and international collaboration come together in Glasgow. 

This joint Campus Experience offers behind-the-scenes insight into creative education at the Glasgow School of Art and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. At GSA, you will meet staff and students, explore studio spaces and observe live workshop demonstrations. At RCS, you will experience short performances across dance, music and stage and screen, followed by a panel discussion on international collaboration. 

Join this tour to discover how practice-led learning supports creative development, explore inspiring specialist spaces and connect with colleagues working across the arts and higher education. 

Pre-registration is required for this activity. Please bring your conference badge with you to the meeting point (Registration area, Hall 1, SEC Centre, Ground floor). Your ticket will be printed on your badge and is required for participation in this tour.

🎟️ Registration required (paid)
🏫 Campus experience
💡 Relevant to all

Explore one of the UK’s most historic campuses and discover how the University of Glasgow connects centuries of academic tradition with global engagement and innovation. 

This Campus Experience offers a closer look at Scottish higher education through institutional insight, discussion and guided exploration. You will hear from a senior representative, take part in interactive roundtables on internationalisation and global engagement, join a networking lunch and explore the university’s iconic architecture, facilities and student experience. 

Join this tour to gain fresh perspectives on global impact, exchange ideas with colleagues and experience a university marking 575 years of discovery, collaboration and public service. 

Pre-registration is required for this activity. Please bring your conference badge with you to the meeting point (Registration area, Hall 1, SEC Centre, Ground floor). Your ticket will be printed on your badge and is required for participation in this tour.

🎟️ Registration required (paid)
🏫 Campus experience
💡 Relevant to all

Discover how the University of Stirling combines a striking campus setting with an international outlook, interdisciplinary learning and strong global partnerships. 

This Campus Experience brings you to the gateway to the Highlands for a closer look at Stirling’s approach to teaching, research and collaboration. You will hear from the Senior Deputy Principal (International), learn about the university’s history and global partnerships, join a networking lunch, take part in student-led campus tours and explore faculty showcases. 

Join this tour to gain practical insight into partnership development, student experience and interdisciplinary education in one of the UK’s most distinctive campus environments. 

Pre-registration is required for this activity. Please bring your conference badge with you to the meeting point (Registration area, Hall 1, SEC Centre, Ground floor). Your ticket will be printed on your badge and is required for participation in this tour.